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Summa S Class 2
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S Class 2 Troubleshooting Guide
There may be occasions in which the machine does not operate as it should work, or an
error message is displayed on the screen. This document may help you to find the cause of
the issue, and a way to solve the problem.
Revision history
August 22, 2018 Document created
March 2, 2020 Added hyperlinks to external documents
March 31, 2020 Added “Ticking sound” issue
July 31, 2020 Changed summa.eu to summa.com
August 24, 2020 Added “Media crashes in basket”
November 23, 2020 Document name change from “S Class 2 Machine Issues” to “S Class 2 Troubleshooting”
May 31, 2021 Added roll-up wiring diagram
Revised May 31, 2021

Table of Contents

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Summary

Introduction to Summa S Class 2 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Summa S Class 2 Error Messages

Summa S Class 2: Y-axis Error Overflow

Cutter head cannot reach commanded position due to obstruction or defective encoder/motor.

Summa S Class 2: X-axis Error Overflow

Media cannot move to commanded position due to obstruction or defective encoder/motor.

Summa S Class 2: Up-Down Encoder Fault

Machine cannot detect knife movement due to defective encoder, cable, or motor.

Summa S Class 2: Cutter Home Position Error

Cutter head cannot find the knife's origin position due to obstruction or motor issue.

Summa S Class 2: Pinch Rollers Not Found Error

Machine cannot detect pinch roller position due to sensor issues, obstruction, or wiring.

Summa S Class 2: Middle Pinch Roller Misalignment

Middle pinch roller not correctly positioned over the media guide or grit roller.

Summa S Class 2: Left Pinch Roller Misalignment

Left pinch roller not correctly positioned over the media guide or grit roller.

Summa S Class 2: OPOS Lowering Failure

OPOS sensor fails to lower correctly due to height, friction, or encoder issues.

Summa S Class 2: Media Sensing Failure

OPOS sensor fails to detect registration marks due to contrast or dirt issues.

Summa S Class 2: OPOS Barcode Unlock Failure

Barcode functionality unlock failed due to incorrect serial number or activation code.

Summa S Class 2: OPOS Barcode Sensing Failure

Machine unable to read barcode due to sensor issues, size, or positioning.

Summa S Class 2: G-Performance Mode Activation Failed

G-Performance mode activation failed, check serial/activation codes or machine.

Summa S Class 2: Flash Device Not Found Error

Firmware upgrade failed due to unavailable memory; requires main board service.

Summa S Class 2: DMPL-Buffer Memory Error

Insufficient memory for DMPL-buffer due to defective onboard memory.

Summa S Class 2: Display-Stack Memory Error

Insufficient memory for display-stack due to defective onboard memory.

Summa S Class 2: Other Operational Messages

Summa S Class 2: Digitize Origin Message

Manual setting of knife tip over registration marks required, use automatic OPOS method.

Summa S Class 2: Digitize Point Message

Manual setting of knife tip over registration marks required, use automatic OPOS method.

Summa S Class 2: Troubleshooting Wrong Behavior

Summa S Class 2: Machine Fails to Start

Machine does not power on or initialize; check power, cables, fuse, or PSU.

Summa S Class 2: Media Loading Failure

Media fails to load correctly due to sensor, pinch roller, or drive system issues.

Summa S Class 2: Media Not Detected

Media sensors fail to detect media due to dirt, settings, or sensor malfunction.

Summa S Class 2: Media Crashing in Basket

Media folds or jams in the basket due to dry backing, cutting lines, or basket alignment.

Summa S Class 2: Machine Freezes Unresponsive

Machine becomes unresponsive; check static, firmware, or main board issues.

Summa S Class 2: Knife Continues Spinning

Knife motor spins continuously after media load due to encoder, cable, or driver issues.

Summa S Class 2: Media Transport Issues

Summa S Class 2: Loading Sheet Media

Guidelines for loading sheet media straight using rulers and sensor settings.

Summa S Class 2: Loading Roll Media

Procedure for loading roll media straight by pulling slightly while lowering pinch rollers.

Summa S Class 2: Cutting Performance Issues

Summa S Class 2: Knife Stuck in Toolshaft

Knife stuck in tangential cutter head toolshaft; removal procedure with screwdriver.

Summa S Class 2: Uneven Cutting Depth

Uneven cut depth due to dirt on nose piece wheels, floor level, or worn bearings.

Summa S Class 2: Cutting Pressure Unchangeable

Cutting pressure does not change; likely FlexCut mode is active. Disable FlexCut.

Summa S Class 2: Duplicate Cut Lines

Job cuts lines twice due to 'Panel replot' setting or design software export.

Summa S Class 2: Knife Scratches Media Surface

Knife tip touches media surface; adjust depth, use black nose piece, or slow speed.

Summa S Class 2: Knife Plows Through Media

Knife cuts in opposite direction due to incorrect setting (180°) or loose alignment pin.

Summa S Class 2: Ragged Cut Contours

Random knife rotation position or failure to find home position causes ragged cuts.

Summa S Class 2: Poor Cutting Quality

Poor quality cuts, especially near media edge, due to pinch roller/vacuum issues.

Summa S Class 2: Drag Head Specific Issues

Checks for drag head knife sharpness, holder depth, and offset settings.

Summa S Class 2: Cut Curves Do Not Close

Curve endpoints don't meet startpoints due to mechanical, tracking, or knife settings.

Summa S Class 2: Horizontal Shift (Y-axis)

Cutting occurs at wrong place or curves are wrong size in width direction.

Summa S Class 2: Vertical Shift (X-axis)

Cutting occurs at wrong place or curves are wrong size in length direction.

Summa S Class 2: Cutting Stops After First Panel

Machine stops cutting after first panel in paneling mode; check software compatibility.

Summa S Class 2: Panel to Panel Shift

Small shift or gap occurs between panels due to tracking or media dimension changes.

Summa S Class 2: Random Cut Lines

Random lines or interruptions in curves indicate communication issues.

Summa S Class 2: Job Length Calibration

Calibrate media feed length to correct jobs that are too long or too short.

Summa S Class 2: Job Width Calibration

Calibrate cutting width for jobs that are too small or too wide.

Summa S Class 2: Print & Cut Functionality Issues

Summa S Class 2: Print & Cut Alignment Shift

Contour does not match printed design; check tracking, belts, OPOS calibration.

Summa S Class 2: OPOS Registration Mark Reading Failure

Machine fails to read registration marks; check sensor sensitivity, dirt, or mark size.

Summa S Class 2: Excessive Media Bowing Correction

Excessive contour bowing due to OPOS-XY alignment issues or media deformation.

Summa S Class 2: OPOS Paneling Cut Stops

OPOS paneling stops cutting after first panel; check software compatibility.

Summa S Class 2: Communication Problems

Summa S Class 2: USB Communication Troubleshooting

Troubleshoot USB connection issues, driver installation, and cable problems.

Summa S Class 2: Network Communication Troubleshooting

Troubleshoot network connection issues, IP address, and firewall settings.

Summa S Class 2: Navigating the Menu Structure

Summa S Class 2: Accessing Service Mode

Procedure to start the machine in service mode for advanced options.

Summa S Class 2: Machine Settings Configuration

Accessing and configuring machine parameters through the settings menu.

Summa S Class 2: Initiating Machine Actions

Initiating specific machine functions and tests via the Actions menu.

Summa S Class 2: Service and Diagnostic Functions

Using the Service menu for diagnostics, calibration, and hardware checks.

Summa S Class 2: Machine Diagnostics and Monitoring

Summa S Class 2: Diagnostic Test Procedure

Steps to access the Monitor screen for sensor and encoder functionality checks.

Summa S Class 2: Monitored Sensor Status

Overview of sensors and encoders monitored, their values, and potential issues.

Summa S Class 2: X-Encoder Diagnostics

Checking X-encoder functionality and potential defects on the X-motor.

Summa S Class 2: Y-Encoder Diagnostics

Checking Y-encoder functionality and potential defects on the Y-motor.

Summa S Class 2: Z-Motor Diagnostics

Checking Z-motor encoder and flat cable for tangential cutter head issues.

Summa S Class 2: UD-Encoder Diagnostics

Checking UD-encoder for linear encoder defects in the cutter head.

Summa S Class 2: Front Media Sensor Check

Verifying front media sensor for edge and presence detection.

Summa S Class 2: Back Media Sensor Check

Verifying back media sensor for edge and presence detection.

Summa S Class 2: OPOS Sensor Diagnostics

Testing OPOS sensor functionality and values on test sheet.

Summa S Class 2: Cam Sensor Diagnostics

Checking Cam sensor status and potential flat cable issues.

Summa S Class 2: Ultrasonic Sensor Diagnostics

Testing ultrasonic sensor sensitivity for roll-up unit functionality.

Summa S Class 2: Cam Switch Status

No status information available; Cam switch wired to connector J15 on main board.

Summa S Class 2: Worn X-Motor Detection Test

Testing current needed to feed media to detect worn X-motors or drivers.

Summa S Class 2: Main Board Connector Identification

Identification and purpose of various connectors on the main board.

Summa S Class 2: Cutter Head Connector Identification

Identification and purpose of connectors on drag and tangential cutter heads.

Summa S Class 2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
InterfaceUSB, Ethernet
Cutting Speedup to 1414 mm/s (55.7 in/s)
Accuracy0.2% of move or 0.25 mm (0.01 in), whichever is greater
Repeatability0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Contour Cutting Accuracy±0.1 mm
Media Advance Tracking Accuracy±0.1 mm/m
Media Thickness0.05 mm to 0.25 mm (2 mil to 10 mil)
Blade TypeTangential
Tool OptionsDrag knife, Tangential module
Power Requirements100-240 V, 50/60 Hz

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