Table of Contents
SKYCUT SERIES V WITH SIGNMASTER .......................................................... 1
1. INTRODUCTION AND SETTING UP ............................................................................................................. 5
1.00 QUICK REFERENCE FOR THIS CHAPTER ...................................................................................................... 5
1.01 SUPPORT ................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.02 SAFETY AND WARNINGS ............................................................................................................................ 5
1.03 WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.04 UNPACKING ............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.05 CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................... 6
1.06 PARTS OF THE SKYCUT ............................................................................................................................. 7
Front........................................................................................................................................................... 7
Right Side ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Left Side ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Back ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.07 ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................................... 9
1.07.1 Assembling the Skycut Stand (optional) ........................................................................................... 9
1.07.2 Tables .............................................................................................................................................. 9
1.07.3 Test Pen ........................................................................................................................................ 10
1.07.4 Skycut Blades ................................................................................................................................ 10
1.07.5 Blade Installation............................................................................................................................ 11
1.08 PREPARING AND CARING FOR THE CUTTING MAT ....................................................................................... 12
1.08.1 Tips on Using the Cutting Mat ........................................................................................................ 12
1.08.2 Cleaning and Replenishing the Cutting Mat .................................................................................... 12
1.09 PINCH WHEELS ...................................................................................................................................... 13
1.09.1 Raising and Lowering ..................................................................................................................... 13
1.09.2 Pinch Wheel Locations ................................................................................................................... 14
1.10 CONTROL PANEL .................................................................................................................................... 14
1.10.1 Set Screen ..................................................................................................................................... 15
1.11 REGISTERING AND INSTALLING SIGNMASTER ............................................................................................. 15
1.11.1 Installing from a Download ............................................................................................................. 16
1.11.2 Installing from a CD........................................................................................................................ 16
1.12 CONNECTING THE SKYCUT TO YOUR COMPUTER ........................................................................ 19
1.12.1 USB Connection ........................................................................................................... 20
1.12.2 Wi-Fi Connection ............................................................................................................... 21
1.12.3 Wireless Stand-Alone ..................................................................................................................... 25
1.12.4 USB Flash Drive ........................................................................................................... 27
1.13 TEST DRAW SHAPES ............................................................................................................................... 31
1.14 ADDITIONAL CONTROL PANEL SETTINGS ................................................................................................... 37
1.14.1 Advanced Settings ......................................................................................................................... 38
1.14.2 General Settings ............................................................................................................................ 41
1.14.3 Sys Information .............................................................................................................................. 42
1.15 MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 43
1.16 OTHER USEFUL TOOLS AND SUPPLIES ...................................................................................................... 44
2. CUTTING .................................................................................................................................................... 45
2.00 QUICK REFERENCE FOR THIS CHAPTER .................................................................................................... 45
2.01 WHAT YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND ABOUT CUTTING .................................................................................. 45
2.01.1 You Have To Make Mistakes .......................................................................................................... 45
2.01.2 Record Your Successes ................................................................................................................. 45
2.01.3 Installing the Blade Holder, Test Pen, or Accessory Tools .............................................................. 46
2.01.4 Adjust the Speed, Force, and Number of Passes Based on the Material and Shapes ..................... 47