Wizard Z1 - Frequently Asked Questions

Blade Keeps Breaking
Check how the blade is installed. See Check how the blade is installed. See “Install a Blade” page 17“Install a Blade” page 17 and and “Adjusting for Regular or Dense “Adjusting for Regular or Dense
Matboard” page 24Matboard” page 24..
Check to make sure the head is properly aligned. See Check to make sure the head is properly aligned. See “Prepare to Cut” page 19“Prepare to Cut” page 19. .
Check the Blade Depth. See Check the Blade Depth. See “Blade Depth Settings” page 22“Blade Depth Settings” page 22 and Changing the Blade Depth in and Changing the Blade Depth in
FrameShop at FrameShop at https://wizardcutters.atlassian.net/wiki/x/XDQnYwhttps://wizardcutters.atlassian.net/wiki/x/XDQnYw..
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Q: When I click cut, it makes a lot of noise and breaks the blade even though I’ve followed the troubleshooting When I click cut, it makes a lot of noise and breaks the blade even though I’ve followed the troubleshooting
suggestions. What do I do?suggestions. What do I do?
If the motors have been idle (i.e., you can move the head because there is no power to the motors), or If the motors have been idle (i.e., you can move the head because there is no power to the motors), or
if a cut has been aborted, the head will have to be aligned before cutting. Otherwise, the head is rotated if a cut has been aborted, the head will have to be aligned before cutting. Otherwise, the head is rotated
into the incorrect position and will break the blade. See into the incorrect position and will break the blade. See “Prepare to Cut” page 19“Prepare to Cut” page 19 in this document for in this document for
more information.more information.
Q: Q: I click cut and the matboard moves around and does not cut correctly. How do I x this?I click cut and the matboard moves around and does not cut correctly. How do I x this?
Make sure that the air compressor is turned on, and that the air lines are not pinched. The CMC requires Make sure that the air compressor is turned on, and that the air lines are not pinched. The CMC requires
air pressure to engage the clamps and cutting head. air pressure to engage the clamps and cutting head.
Q: Q: My opening is cut in the wrong place, what should I check?My opening is cut in the wrong place, what should I check?
Make sure you are placing the matboard correctly into the CMC. See Make sure you are placing the matboard correctly into the CMC. See “Cut Your First Mat” page 17“Cut Your First Mat” page 17
in this document for further instructions. If the CMC is not cutting the outside of the mat, re-measure the in this document for further instructions. If the CMC is not cutting the outside of the mat, re-measure the
mat again and make sure that it was trimmed down to the correct size. If the CMC is cutting the outside of mat again and make sure that it was trimmed down to the correct size. If the CMC is cutting the outside of
the mat, see the FrameShop online help Congurations section at the mat, see the FrameShop online help Congurations section at https://wizardcutters.atlassian.net/https://wizardcutters.atlassian.net/
wiki/x/vhEoYwwiki/x/vhEoYw to determine if the opening adjustment needs to be adjusted. to determine if the opening adjustment needs to be adjusted.
Q: Q: What process does the computer use to download corners?What process does the computer use to download corners?
Click check for corners on the license screen. FrameShop will use the internet connection to download Click check for corners on the license screen. FrameShop will use the internet connection to download
corners. If not connected to the internet, FrameShop can connect to Wizard via a modem.corners. If not connected to the internet, FrameShop can connect to Wizard via a modem.
Q: Q: My FrameShop keeps opening in demo mode and will not cut. What should I check?My FrameShop keeps opening in demo mode and will not cut. What should I check?
Make sure that the ECU is properly hooked up, plugged in and turned on. See Make sure that the ECU is properly hooked up, plugged in and turned on. See “Connect the ECU” page “Connect the ECU” page
1212 in this document for more information.in this document for more information.
Q: Q: How do I order Blades?How do I order Blades?
You can access our Web Store at You can access our Web Store at https://shop.wizardcutters.comhttps://shop.wizardcutters.com or by calling order processing at or by calling order processing at
888/855-3335.888/855-3335.
Q: Q: Do I need to save the packaging the CMC came in? Do I need to save the packaging the CMC came in?
YES – for warranty purposes, if you ever need to return a part, these boxes will be needed. Rental YES – for warranty purposes, if you ever need to return a part, these boxes will be needed. Rental
customers are required to keep all packaging to return the machine at the end of the rental period.customers are required to keep all packaging to return the machine at the end of the rental period.
Q: Q: Why is air leaking from the air regulator when I turn on the air compressor? Is this an issue?Why is air leaking from the air regulator when I turn on the air compressor? Is this an issue?
This is normal. One of the purposes of the air regulator is to collect moisture that may be trapped within This is normal. One of the purposes of the air regulator is to collect moisture that may be trapped within
the air line. The air regulator is self releasing when the air compressor is turned o󰀨. When the air regulator the air line. The air regulator is self releasing when the air compressor is turned o󰀨. When the air regulator
has built up enough pressure after turning on the air compressor, the air leaking will stop. If the air has built up enough pressure after turning on the air compressor, the air leaking will stop. If the air
compressor is not building enough pressure, the user may install a shut o󰀨 valve to allow the compressor compressor is not building enough pressure, the user may install a shut o󰀨 valve to allow the compressor
to build up enough air pressure.to build up enough air pressure.
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