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SummaSign Pro SL T-series User Manual

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USER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT
Before you begin...
Please complete the attached Warranty Registration Card and
return it to Summa today, or go through the online registration at
http://www.summa.be/registration.html.
(Users outside Europe, Africa and the Middle East should check the
address on the back of the Warranty Registration Card.)
Failure to register may result in delayed responses to your warranty
and service inquiries.

Table of Contents

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SummaSign Pro SL T-series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelSummaSign Pro SL T-series
Contour CuttingYes
InterfaceUSB
Power Requirements100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
DimensionsVaries by model
WeightVaries by model
Repeatability0.1 mm
Resolution0.01 mm

Summary

Product Important Information

IMPORTANT

Key information and registration instructions before operating the cutter.

Regulatory and Safety Notices

FCC NOTICE

Compliance with FCC Rules for digital devices.

CAUTION!

Warning against unauthorized modifications voiding user authority.

DOC NOTICE

Compliance with Canadian DOC regulations for radio noise.

General Notices and Trademarks

NOTICE

Summa's right to modify manual and prohibition of unauthorized copying.

TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Lists trademarks of companies referenced in the manual.

Section 1: General Information

1 GENERAL INFORMATION

Overview of the SummaSign Pro SL T-series cutters.

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Introduces the SummaSign Pro SL T-series cutters and their capabilities.

1.1.1 PRODUCT FEATURES

Lists the main features of the SummaSign Pro SL T-series cutters.

1.1.2 USER MANUAL CONTENTS

Outlines the information provided in the user manual.

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

Details technical specifications of the cutters and media.

1.2.1 CUTTER SPECIFICATIONS

Physical specifications for different models.

1.2.2 MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS

Media handling capabilities: width, margins, tracking.

1.2.3 KNIVES, PENS, AND TOOLS

Lists supplied knives, pens, and pouncing tools.

1.2.4 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

Details communication interfaces (USB, Serial, Parallel).

1.2.5 FIRMWARE

Firmware language, character sets, fonts, and plot types.

1.2.6 PERFORMANCE

Cutting performance metrics: speed, resolution, pressure.

1.2.7 CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications obtained by the cutters.

1.2.8 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Operating voltage and fuse requirements.

1.3 ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES

Lists available accessories and consumables.

1.4 REAR PANEL COMPONENTS

Identifies components on the rear panel.

1.5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Identifies front panel controls and components.

1.6 POWERING UP THE CUTTER

Instructions and safety for powering on the cutter.

1.6.1 INSTALLING TOOLS

Guide for installing knives, pens, and pouncing tools.

1.7 LOADING MEDIA

Procedures for loading media, focusing on roll media.

1.8 MEDIA LOAD PROCEDURE

Detailed media loading, width measurement, and origin setting.

Section 2: Operation

2 OPERATION

Covers the operational aspects of the SummaSign Pro SL cutters.

2.1 THE CONTROL PANEL

Explains LCD and control panel keys.

2.1.1 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY

Describes the LCD, its characters, and status display.

2.1.2 RESET/LOAD KEY

Functions of RESET/LOAD key for origin, load, reset, abort, recut.

2.1.3 ONLINE KEY

Toggles between online and offline operation.

2.1.4 MENU KEY

Accesses menus for cutter configuration.

2.1.5 ENTER KEY

Selects the currently displayed item on the LCD.

2.1.6 1 AND 2 KEYS

Keys used for various operations, usage shown on LCD.

2.1.7 JOGGING KEYS

Used for menu navigation and value adjustment.

2.1.8 TOOL UP/DOWN KEY

Raises or lowers the tool offline.

2.1.9 TOOL SELECT KEY

Selects the active tool (knife, pen, pounce).

2.2 NORMAL OPERATION

Covers online, offline, and local operation types.

2.2.1 ONLINE AND OFFLINE

Explains online/offline concepts and LCD indicators.

2.2.2 LOCAL OPERATION

Operating the cutter directly from the control panel.

2.3 USER CONFIG MENU

Configures cutter operating parameters and saves settings.

2.3.1 KNIFE PRESSURE

Sets or modifies cutting pressure for the knife.

2.3.2 KNIFE OFFSET

Sets or modifies distance between knife tip and axis.

2.3.3 POUNCING PRESSURE

Sets or modifies pressure for the pouncing tool.

2.3.4 VELOCITY

Sets or modifies tool velocity.

2.3.5 OVERCUT

Enables overcut to facilitate weeding.

2.3.6 POUNCING GAP

Modifies distance between pounced holes.

2.3.7 SYSTEM SETUP

Accesses submenus for initial setup and computer communication.

2.4 SYSTEM SET UP

Configuration settings for system parameters.

2.4.1 CONCATENATION

Improves speed/quality for high-res data cutting.

2.4.2 SMOOTHING

Smooths vectors in curved graphics.

2.4.3 EMULATE

Selects cutter's active language (DM/PL, HP-GL).

2.4.4 TOOL

Selects default tool for power-up.

2.4.5 MENU UNITS

Selects English or metric units for menus.

2.4.6 ADDRESSING

Selects DM/PL user-addressable resolution.

2.4.7 BAUD RATE

Sets baud rate for RS-232-C serial communication.

2.4.8 PARITY

Sets byte format and parity for serial communication.

2.4.9 RTS/DTR

Controls RTS/DTR signals for hardware handshaking.

2.4.10 DM/PL ERRORS

Determines if DM/PL errors are reported or ignored.

2.4.11 HP-GL ERRORS

Determines if HP-GL errors are reported or ignored.

2.4.12 HP-GL ORIGIN

Sets HP-GL origin point (Right Front or Center).

2.4.13 MEDIA SENSOR

Activates or deactivates media sensors.

2.4.14 AUTOLOAD

Controls automatic vinyl pulling from roll.

2.4.15 TOOL COMMAND

Determines if pen/knife-select commands are accepted.

2.4.16 LOAD ON W CMD

Controls media loading with DM/PL Window-command.

2.4.17 FLEX-CUT

Sets Flex-Cut mode for alternate pressure cutting.

2.4.18 RECUT OFFSET

Modifies distance between graphics for multiple recuts.

2.5 INTERNAL TEST MENU

Accesses internal tests for cutter diagnostics.

2.5.1 TANG. KNIFE CALIBRATION

Corrects concentricity problems of tangential knife blade.

2.5.1.1 ADJUST ORIGIN TEST

Procedure to test and correct knife origin alignment.

2.5.1.2 ADJUST LAT. TEST

Procedure to test and correct knife lateral alignment.

2.5.1.3 ADJUST LONG. TEST

Procedure to test and correct knife longitudinal alignment.

2.5.2 CUT BORDER

Cuts media border to verify exact cutting area.

2.5.3 MENU PLOT

Produces hard copy of current cutter configuration settings.

2.5.4 CONFIDENCE CUT

Performs electrical/mechanical test to ensure cutter is operational.

2.5.5 DIN CUT

Tests cut quality and provides feedback on settings.

2.5.6 CAL. MEDIA

Calibrates sensitivity of the Optical Positioning System (OPOS) sensor.

2.5.7 CALIBRATION OPOS

Calibrates the Optical Positioning System (OPOS).

2.5.8 OPOS SETTINGS

Allows changing OPOS parameters.

2.5.9 SYSTEM TESTS

Accesses settings for adjusting the cutting process.

2.6 SYSTEM TESTS

Special procedures not for normal operation, used by service.

2.6.1 LANGUAGE

Sets or modifies the LCD dialogue language.

2.6.2 ROM REVISION

Displays ROM revision information for diagnostics.

2.6.3 SERVICE PLOT

Provides cutter information for service requests.

2.6.4 OPTICAL SENSOR

Checks if the OPOS sensor is functioning properly.

2.6.5 SENSOR SETUP

Checks media sensors and switching levels.

2.6.6 CALIBRATE X/Y

Calibrates by cutting and measuring perpendicular lines.

2.6.7 RS232 TEST

Verifies RS-232-C serial communications circuits.

2.6.8 RAM TEST

Checks the RAM bit for bit.

2.6.9 INSTALL MENU

Restores factory-defined menu settings.

2.6.10 COIL SETUP

Calibrates knife/pen pressures and sets landings.

2.6.11 LCD CONTRAST

Adjusts the LCD contrast (intensity).

Section 3: Maintenance and Cleaning

3 GENERAL INFORMATION

General information related to maintenance procedures.

3.1 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING

How to maintain and clean the SummaSign Pro SL cutters.

3.1.1 CLEANING THE DRIVE SYSTEM

Procedures for cleaning drive sleeves for proper media traction.

3.1.2 CLEANING THE SENSORS

Instructions for cleaning front and rear media sensors.

3.1.3 CLEANING THE NOSE PIECE

How to clean the nose piece to prevent poor cut quality.

3.1.4 CLEANING THE OPOS SYSTEM

How to clean the OPOS sensor hole.

3.2 OPERATING VOLTAGE CONVERSION

Changing cutter voltage and fuses.

Section 4: Interface and Connectivity

4 INTERFACE

Describes signal connections for cutter-computer communication.

4.1 INTRODUCTION

Introduces signal connections and cabling recommendations.

4.2 RS232 INTERFACE NOTES

Notes and setup for the RS232 serial interface.

4.2.1 SYSTEM SETUP

Configures computer serial port for cutter communication.

4.2.2 SERIAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR

Pinout of the RS-232C serial interface connector.

4.2.3 AVAILABLE SERIAL SIGNALS

Essential signals for custom serial cable connection.

4.3 USB INTERFACE NOTES

Notes and specifications for the USB interface.

4.3.1 USB SPECIFICATIONS

Details USB interface standards, cable length, and connectors.

4.3.2 INSTALLING USB SOFTWARE (WINDOWS)

Step-by-step guide to install USB drivers on Windows.

4.3.3 INSTALLING USB SOFTWARE (MACINTOSH)

Guide to install USB drivers and utilities on Macintosh.

4.3.4 PARALLEL INTERFACE CONNECTOR

Details pinout for the parallel interface connector.

Appendices

5 MEDIA CERTIFICATION

Lists duly certified media types for SummaSign Pro SL cutters.

Types of media

Alphabetic list of certified media manufacturers and product types.

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