Setup .......................................................................................................................... 1-1
Unpacking the Cutter ..................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1
1.1.1 Removing the packaging from the cutter ................................................................ 1-1
1.1.2 Setting up the machine with a stand ........................................................................ 1-2
1.1.3 Setting up the machine without a stand .................................................................. 1-4
SummaCut Cutter Components .................................................................................. 1-5
1.2
1.2.1 The Cutter as viewed from the front ........................................................................ 1-5
1.2.2 The Cutter as viewed from the back ........................................................................ 1-7
Safety, Ideal Operating Environment, Connecting to the Mains........................... 1-9
1.3
1.3.1 Safety ................................................................................................................................ 1-9
1.3.1.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 1-9
1.3.1.2 Symbols used in the manual ................................................................................. 1-9
1.3.1.3 Safety precautions ................................................................................................. 1-10
1.3.2 Operating environment .............................................................................................. 1-10
Connecting the Cutter to the Mains .......................................................................... 1-11
1.4
1.4.1 Grounding (“Earthing”) ................................................................................................ 1-11
1.4.2 Operating voltage ......................................................................................................... 1-11
1.4.3 Powering-on the cutter .............................................................................................. 1-12
Connecting the Cutter to a Computer ...................................................................... 1-13
1.5
1.5.1 USB connection ........................................................................................................... 1-13
1.5.1.1 Connecting the SummaCut cutter to a PC, using a USB cable ................. 1-13
1.5.1.2 Connecting the SummaCut cutter to a Mac, using a USB cable ............... 1-14
1.5.2 Ethernet connection.................................................................................................... 1-15
1.5.3 RS-232 Connection ...................................................................................................... 1-17
Loading Media .............................................................................................................. 1-18
1.6
1.6.1 Pinch roller positioning .............................................................................................. 1-18
1.6.2 Loading media .............................................................................................................. 1-19
1.6.3 Media load procedure ............................................................................................... 1-22
Tool Installation ........................................................................................................... 1-25
1.7
1.7.1 Knife installation .......................................................................................................... 1-25
1.7.2 Pen installation ............................................................................................................ 1-28