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HP 54 Basic Cutter User Manual

HP 54 Basic Cutter
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HP Latex Cutter Series
User Guide
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HP 54 Basic Cutter Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHP
Model54 Basic Cutter
CategoryPlotter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Welcome to your cutter

Introduces the HP Latex Cutter's key features and capabilities.

Cutter models

Lists the different HP Latex Cutter models and their configurations.

Documentation

Provides links and information on available user guides and support documents.

Safety precautions

Outlines essential safety guidelines for using the cutter to prevent injury.

Main cutter components

Identifies and describes the primary physical parts of the cutter.

Turn the cutter on and off

Explains the procedure for powering the cutter on and off.

Connect the cutter to a computer

Details how to establish a connection between the cutter and a computer.

Front panel

Describes the controls and display on the cutter's front panel interface.

Safety Precautions

General safety guidelines

Provides general safety rules for operating the cutter.

Electrical shock hazard

Warns about electrical hazards and necessary precautions.

Safety Hazards

Fire hazard

Details precautions to prevent fire risks associated with the cutter.

Mechanical hazard

Explains risks from moving parts and how to avoid injury.

Light radiation hazard

Addresses potential hazards from LED light emissions.

Heavy substrate hazard

Provides guidance on safely handling heavy substrate rolls.

Main Cutter Components

Main cutter components

Illustrates and identifies the primary physical parts of the cutter.

Warning Labels and Cautions

Warnings and cautions

Explains symbols used for warnings and safety information in the manual.

Warning labels

Describes specific warning labels found on the cutter.

Main Cutter Components

Front view

Shows a diagram of the cutter's front, labeling its parts.

Main Cutter Components

Rear view

Shows a diagram of the cutter's rear, labeling its parts.

Introduction

Turn the cutter on and off

Explains the procedure for powering the cutter on and off.

Connect the cutter to a computer

Details how to establish a connection between the cutter and a computer.

LAN connection (recommended)

Describes how to connect the cutter to a computer using a LAN cable.

USB connection

Provides instructions for connecting the cutter via USB.

Introduction

Front panel

Describes the controls and display on the cutter's front panel interface.

Useful Links

Useful Links

Lists website resources for HP Latex Cutter information and support.

When You Need Help

When you need help

Guides users on how to get support and what information to provide.

Load the Substrate

Load a roll

Provides step-by-step instructions for loading a substrate roll into the cutter.

Load the Substrate

Load a sheet

Provides instructions for loading a substrate sheet into the cutter.

Load the Substrate

Position the pinch rollers

Explains how to correctly position the pinch rollers on the substrate.

Load the Substrate

Calibrate the substrate

Details how to calibrate the substrate for accurate sensor reading.

Adjust Cutting Parameters

Set knife depth and pressure

Guides on adjusting the knife depth and pressure for optimal cutting.

Adjust Cutting Parameters

Set the cutting speed

Explains how to adjust the cutter's speed and acceleration settings.

Set the speed parameters separately

Details how to configure speed parameters independently.

Perform Length Calibration

Perform length calibration

Describes the process for calibrating the substrate length for accuracy.

Perform Length Calibration

Change the user

Explains how to manage user profiles and their associated settings.

Cut the Substrate

Introduction

Introduces contour cutting and the role of the OPOS system.

HP barcode

Explains the function and components of HP barcodes for the OPOS sensor.

Automate tasks

Discusses methods to automate cutting tasks for efficiency.

Cut the Substrate

OPOS origin

Details the OPOS origin parameter for automating job starts.

Read the HP barcode

Explains how to use the HP barcode to retrieve cut data.

Cut the Substrate

Job types

Describes different types of cutting jobs, like print-and-cut and direct-cut.

Calibrations

Explains the necessary calibrations for accurate OPOS operation.

Cut the Substrate

Change the origin

Guides on how to set the cutter's origin point for cutting.

Extended load

Explains the extended load function for cutting outside pinch rollers.

Cut Types

Cut types

Describes the two main cut types: Kiss cut and Cut through.

Detailed OPOS Operations

Load the print into the cutter

Instructions for loading printed material for OPOS cutting.

Detailed OPOS Operations

Change the OPOS settings manually

Details how to manually adjust OPOS parameters.

Register the markers

Explains how to manually register markers for calibration.

Cut Types

Cut through

Explains the cut-through functionality and its parameters.

Detailed OPOS Operations

Panels

Explains the panel settings for managing multiple cut sections.

Sort vectors

Describes vector sorting options for optimizing cutting paths.

Calibrations

Calibrations

Lists the calibration types available for the cutter.

Detailed Operation of the Cutter

Introduction

Overview of the chapter covering cutter parameters and tests.

Media alignment

Explains media alignment procedures for contour cutting.

Settings

Groups various operational settings for the cutter.

Detailed Operation of the Cutter

Actions

Lists available actions and tests that can be initiated from the cutter.

Main Menu

Pressure

Details how to set and adjust pressure for different tools.

Knife offset

Explains how to set and check the knife offset for accuracy.

Pounce gap

Describes how to set the gap for pouncing operations.

FlexCut

Explains the FlexCut feature for cutting through substrates.

Main Menu

Tool

How to change and set up different cutting tools.

System setup

Accessing cutter parameters and internal tests.

Actions

Lists available actions and tests that can be initiated from the cutter.

Detailed Operation of the Cutter

Media alignment

Explains media alignment procedures for contour cutting.

Settings

Groups various operational settings for the cutter.

Detailed Operation of the Cutter

TurboCut

Explains TurboCut for increased throughput and faster cutting.

Panels

Explains panel settings for managing multiple cut sections.

Sort vectors

Describes vector sorting options for optimizing cutting paths.

Calibrations

Calibrations

Lists the calibration types available for the cutter.

Calibrations

Calibrate media

Explains substrate calibration for sensor recognition of markers.

Calibrate length

Guides on adjusting cut line lengths for specification adherence.

Calibrate OPOS

Details calibrating the distance between the OPOS sensor and knife tip.

Configuration

Configuration

Accessing and adjusting cutter configuration settings.

Configuration

LAN

Displays and allows adjustment of the cutter's LAN settings.

Language

Allows selection and changing of the front panel display language.

Menu units

Determines display of speed and size values in metric or US units.

Firmware revision

Displays the cutter's firmware version number for technical support.

Copy user

Copies user settings to other user profiles.

OPOS parameters

Used to change various OPOS parameters from the front panel.

Factory defaults

Restores all cutter parameters to their original factory settings.

USB class

Sets the USB class for cutter connection and driver installation.

Media sensor

Turns the substrate sensor on or off to detect substrate presence.

Alignment mode

Selects alignment methods for contour cutting when markers are difficult to read.

Maintenance

Clean cutter surfaces

Instructions for cleaning the cutter's sliding surfaces.

Maintenance

Clean the drive system

Details cleaning the drive drum sleeves to prevent substrate slippage.

Maintenance

Clean the substrate sensor

Explains how to clean the substrate sensor for proper function.

Clean the Y-guide rail

Instructions for cleaning the Y-guide rail for smooth carriage movement.

Replace the Knife

Remove the drag knife

Step-by-step guide to safely remove the drag knife.

Install the drag knife

Step-by-step guide to safely install a new drag knife.

Replace the Knife

Change the drag knife offset

How to set the knife offset after installation or wear.

Change the Fuse

Change the fuse

Instructions for safely replacing the cutter's fuse.

Update the Firmware

Update the firmware

Guides on updating the cutter's firmware using HP Cutter Control.

Troubleshooting

Cutting quality is not satisfactory

Solutions for issues related to poor cutting quality.

Troubleshooting

Substrate is drifting and you have tracking issues

Addresses problems with substrate movement and tracking.

Substrate jams

Provides solutions for when the substrate gets jammed.

Cutter cannot detect HP barcode or registration marks

Troubleshoots issues with the cutter not recognizing barcodes or marks.

Calibrate the OPOS sensor

Explains how to calibrate the OPOS sensor for accurate detection.

Accessories

Order accessories

Lists available accessories and how to order them.

Accessories

Set the tool type

Guides on how to change and set the cutter's tool type.

Specifications

Cutter dimensions

Provides physical dimensions for the HP Latex Cutter models.

Shipping dimensions

Details the dimensions of the cutter for shipping purposes.

Substrate dimensions

Lists the width and roller specifications for substrates.

Specifications

Maximum working length

Specifies the maximum length of substrate the cutter can handle.

Front and rear margins

Defines the margins required at the front and rear of the substrate.

Side margins

Specifies the required side margins for substrate loading.

Margin between prints (no cut-off)

Defines the spacing required between printed jobs.

Margin to cut off

Specifies the margin needed for the cut-off operation.

Tracking performance

Details the cutter's tracking performance with different substrates.

Thickness

Specifies the acceptable substrate thickness range for standard and optional knives.

Performance

Summarizes key performance metrics like cut type, speed, and accuracy.

Firmware

Firmware

Lists details about the cutter's firmware, including language and fonts.

Environment

Environment

Specifies operating and storage conditions for the cutter.

Electrical

Electrical

Details electrical specifications like voltage, frequency, and power.

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