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FasTrack
TM
Cutter
Owner's Guide

Table of Contents

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Summary

FasTrack Cutter Introduction and Safety

Attentions and Cautions

Explains CAUTION and check mark symbols for user guidance and warnings.

Customer Support Information

Contact details and required information for hardware and software support.

Chapter 1: Installation Procedures

Preparing the Cutter Environment

Details location, power supply, and environmental conditions for cutter setup.

Unpacking and Initial Setup

Instructions for unpacking, checking contents, and setting up the cutter.

Cutter Components and Control Panel

Identifies cutter parts and explains the control panel interface for operation.

Connecting the Cutter

Guides on connecting the cutter via serial interface and power cable.

Installing Tools and Loading Material

Procedures for installing tools, loading cut-sheet, and roll materials.

Chapter 2: Cutter Controls and Operation

Control Panel Overview

Explains control panel elements like keys, LEDs, and basic functions.

Key Control Functions

Explains slew, origin, PAGE, and ENTER key operations for cutter control.

Parameter Settings

Guides on adjusting force, speed, acceleration, page length, and other parameters.

Tool Selection and Configuration

Covers selecting tool parameters, tool kind, and related settings for optimal use.

Communication and Language Settings

Details on configuring communication parameters and graphic languages for optimal connectivity.

Chapter 3: Cutter Settings and Special Functions

Introduction to Settings

Overview of cutter settings and special functions accessible via the menu.

Menu Mode Operations

Steps to enter menu mode, plot setup sheets, and change settings.

General Settings Configuration

Explains general parameters like Toolkind, Page Mode, Replot Factor, and Smoothing.

Sheet-Off, Replot, and Smoothing

Configuring sheet-off, replot factor for copies, and smoothing for corners.

Resetting to Factory Defaults

Instructions for restoring the cutter to its original factory settings.

Chapter 4: Fine Tuning the Cutter

Knife Depth and Offset Adjustment

Guidance on setting correct knife depth and adjusting knife offset for optimal cutting.

Cutting Pressure and Pouncing Setup

How to set cutting pressure, perform test cuts, and set up for pouncing.

Performing Test Cuts and Plots

Guides on performing demonstration test cuts and generating parameter settings plots.

Chapter 5: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Errors

Cleaning and Parts Replacement

Routine cleaning tasks and instructions for replacing parts like mats and blades.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Guides on diagnosing and resolving operational problems, communication errors, and language errors.

Error Message Reference

Detailed lists and explanations of unrecoverable and recoverable system errors.

Chapter 6: Cutter Options and Accessories

Options and Accessories List

Lists available optional accessories and included standard items for FasTrack cutters.

Chapter 7: Material Compatibility and Dimensions

Material Compatibility Guide

Details material compatibility and maximum widths for different FasTrack models.

Physical Dimensions and Weights

Provides physical dimensions (length, width, height, weight) in imperial and metric units.

Summary

FasTrack Cutter Introduction and Safety

Attentions and Cautions

Explains CAUTION and check mark symbols for user guidance and warnings.

Customer Support Information

Contact details and required information for hardware and software support.

Chapter 1: Installation Procedures

Preparing the Cutter Environment

Details location, power supply, and environmental conditions for cutter setup.

Unpacking and Initial Setup

Instructions for unpacking, checking contents, and setting up the cutter.

Cutter Components and Control Panel

Identifies cutter parts and explains the control panel interface for operation.

Connecting the Cutter

Guides on connecting the cutter via serial interface and power cable.

Installing Tools and Loading Material

Procedures for installing tools, loading cut-sheet, and roll materials.

Chapter 2: Cutter Controls and Operation

Control Panel Overview

Explains control panel elements like keys, LEDs, and basic functions.

Key Control Functions

Explains slew, origin, PAGE, and ENTER key operations for cutter control.

Parameter Settings

Guides on adjusting force, speed, acceleration, page length, and other parameters.

Tool Selection and Configuration

Covers selecting tool parameters, tool kind, and related settings for optimal use.

Communication and Language Settings

Details on configuring communication parameters and graphic languages for optimal connectivity.

Chapter 3: Cutter Settings and Special Functions

Introduction to Settings

Overview of cutter settings and special functions accessible via the menu.

Menu Mode Operations

Steps to enter menu mode, plot setup sheets, and change settings.

General Settings Configuration

Explains general parameters like Toolkind, Page Mode, Replot Factor, and Smoothing.

Sheet-Off, Replot, and Smoothing

Configuring sheet-off, replot factor for copies, and smoothing for corners.

Resetting to Factory Defaults

Instructions for restoring the cutter to its original factory settings.

Chapter 4: Fine Tuning the Cutter

Knife Depth and Offset Adjustment

Guidance on setting correct knife depth and adjusting knife offset for optimal cutting.

Cutting Pressure and Pouncing Setup

How to set cutting pressure, perform test cuts, and set up for pouncing.

Performing Test Cuts and Plots

Guides on performing demonstration test cuts and generating parameter settings plots.

Chapter 5: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Errors

Cleaning and Parts Replacement

Routine cleaning tasks and instructions for replacing parts like mats and blades.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Guides on diagnosing and resolving operational problems, communication errors, and language errors.

Error Message Reference

Detailed lists and explanations of unrecoverable and recoverable system errors.

Chapter 6: Cutter Options and Accessories

Options and Accessories List

Lists available optional accessories and included standard items for FasTrack cutters.

Chapter 7: Material Compatibility and Dimensions

Material Compatibility Guide

Details material compatibility and maximum widths for different FasTrack models.

Physical Dimensions and Weights

Provides physical dimensions (length, width, height, weight) in imperial and metric units.

Gerber Fastrack Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGerber
ModelFastrack
CategoryCutter
LanguageEnglish

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