Table of Contents
SKYCUT SERIES D WITH SURE CUTS A LOT ................................................... 1
1. INTRODUCTION AND SETTING UP ................................................................................................................. 9
1.00 QUICK REFERENCE FOR THIS CHAPTER .......................................................................................................... 9
1.01 SUPPORT ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.02 SAFETY AND WARNINGS ................................................................................................................................. 9
1.03 WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.04 UNPACKING ................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.05 CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.06 PARTS OF THE SKYCUT ................................................................................................................................. 12
Front ............................................................................................................................................................... 12
Right Side ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Left Side: ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
Back: .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
1.07 ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................................................................. 13
1.07.1 Tables (optional) ................................................................................................................................. 13
1.07.2 Test Pen .............................................................................................................................................. 14
1.07.3 Skycut Blades ..................................................................................................................................... 15
1.07.4 Blade Installation ................................................................................................................................. 15
1.08 PREPARING AND CARING FOR THE CUTTING MAT ........................................................................................... 16
1.08.1 Tips on Using the Cutting Mat ............................................................................................................. 16
1.08.2 Cleaning and Replenishing the Cutting Mat ....................................................................................... 16
1.09 PINCH WHEELS ............................................................................................................................................ 17
1.10 CONTROL PANEL .......................................................................................................................................... 18
1.10.1 Set Screen .......................................................................................................................................... 19
1.11 REGISTERING AND INSTALLING SCAL ............................................................................................................ 19
1.12 CONNECTING THE SKYCUT TO YOUR COMPUTER ........................................................................................... 20
1.12.1 USB Connection.................................................................................................................................. 21
1.12.2 Wi-Fi Connection................................................................................................................................. 21
1.12.3 Wireless Stand-Alone ......................................................................................................................... 24
1.12.4 USB Flash Drive.................................................................................................................................. 24
1.13 VERIFY COMMUNICATION AND TEST DRAW SHAPES ....................................................................................... 27
1.13.1 Setup for Drawing ............................................................................................................................... 27
1.13.2 Drawing Your First Shape ................................................................................................................... 28
1.14 DEFAULT SETTINGS TO CONSIDER ................................................................................................................ 35
1.14.1 Advanced Settings .............................................................................................................................. 35
1.14.2 General Settings ................................................................................................................................. 37
1.14.3 Sys Information ................................................................................................................................... 39
1.15 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 40
1.16 OTHER USEFUL TOOLS AND SUPPLIES .......................................................................................................... 40
2. CUTTING........................................................................................................................................................... 42
2.00 QUICK REFERENCE FOR THIS CHAPTER ......................................................................................................... 42
2.01 WHAT YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND ABOUT CUTTING ..................................................................................... 42
2.01.1 You Have To Make Mistakes .............................................................................................................. 42
2.01.2 Record Your Successes ..................................................................................................................... 43
2.01.3 Installing the Blade Holder, Test Pen, or Accessory Tools ................................................................. 43
2.01.4 Adjust the Speed, Force, and Number of Passes Based on the Material and Shapes ...................... 44
2.01.5 Perform Test Cuts! .............................................................................................................................. 44
2.01.6 Keep the Cutting Mat Clean and Sticky .............................................................................................. 44
2.01.7 Don’t Get Frustrated, Get Help! .......................................................................................................... 44
2.02 CHOICES BEFORE CUTTING .......................................................................................................................... 45
2.02.1 Controlling Which Shapes Will Cut ..................................................................................................... 45