GCC Technologies i-Craft, User Manual

Page 1: ...V6 Jan 2016...

Page 2: ...CraftTM through Sure Cuts A Lot software 25 3 3 1 Insert Graphics from Library 26 3 3 2 Draw Text 27 3 3 3 Import Design 27 3 3 4 Shadow Layer Contour Cut 28 3 3 5 Convert Image to Cutting File Trace...

Page 3: ...to Cut a Shape via SD Card 58 5 3 Menu function 60 5 3 1 Media Menu 60 5 3 2 SD Card Menu 60 6 Appendix 61 6 1 i CraftTM Specification 61 6 2 Material Parameter Setting List 62 6 3 CorelDRAW AAS Plug...

Page 4: ...even and stable worktable Check if the following items are included in the accessory package if there are missing parts please contact your dealer for further assistance i Craft TM Cutter Blade inclu...

Page 5: ...CraftTM Make sure i CraftTM is placed on a stable worktable Connect i CraftTM to the power adapter and put the plug into the socket on the wall Connect i CraftTM to your computer and then press the po...

Page 6: ...ve it from blade holder Clip a new blade and insert it into the bottom of the blade holder Make sure that your fingers are away from the blade tip As the blade is featured to be auto adjusted users do...

Page 7: ...der Installation Insert the blade holder into tool carriage The outward ring of the holder must put into the grooves of carriage firmly and then fasten the case Use the reversing steps to remove the b...

Page 8: ...Step 1 Put your installation DVD into your CD ROM to start the installation The software is compatible with Windows XP Vista 7 8 10 and Macintosh OSX 10 6 10 10 Step 2 Click on Software and select Sur...

Page 9: ...elect a folder you want to install the Sure Cuts A Lot and press Next Step 6 Tick Create a desktop icon if you want to create a shortcut on your desktop and tick Associated scut4 extension to associat...

Page 10: ...9 Step 7 Don t tick Install USB Driver and tick Launch Sure Cuts A Lot and then press Finish to compete installation Step 8 Run Sure Cuts A Lot...

Page 11: ...e Sure Cuts A Lot Please make sure it is connected to the internet Step 10 Put your name in the Name column and enter the 25 letter software key shown on the DVD front cover to the Serial column and p...

Page 12: ...tion Code to start the usage of Sure Cuts A Lot Meanwhile you need to find another computer that has internet access to obtain the Activation Code in advance following below instructions Note If you u...

Page 13: ...http www craftedge com activation surecutsalot via an internet connected computer Enter your name serial software key shows on the DVD cover and site code Step 3 Click on the Generate Activation Code...

Page 14: ...ce Go to Deactivate under Help and press Yes to confirm then follow the installation procedure and use the same code to activate it on another computer 2 3 4 How to Reset Sure Cuts A Lot License If PC...

Page 15: ...site link at the bottom left of Activate window Step 2 On the web site click De Activation Page at the middle of the page Step 3 Enter the original register info and serial number and the reason you n...

Page 16: ...the serial number on PC to start use the same license again 2 4 GreatCut Installation Step 1 Click GreatCut Registration in installation DVD to go http gccvoucher eurosystems lu and then enter your vo...

Page 17: ...nse code Step 4 The registration is completed you should receive two emails one is registration confirmation with activation link and another is your license data with ecf file Step 5 Check your email...

Page 18: ...17 Step 6 Or click Install GreatCut in installation DVD Step 7 Select a destination folder Step 8 Select Typical and click Next Note You may select custom setup to install additional drivers...

Page 19: ...18 Step 9 Select the folder and click Next Default program folder in the start menu is GCC GreatCut 3 Step 10 GreatCut is installing Step 11 Click Finish to complete installation...

Page 20: ...data email to install your license data to GreatCut so that you don t need to fill in your information again Step 13 If the license do not install successfully you will need to fill in your license d...

Page 21: ...int AP like Apple AirPort ExpressTM to connect the tablet to i CraftTM The following takes AirPort ExpressTM for example to illustrate how to setup a wireless access point AP and cut with i CraftTM th...

Page 22: ...he source of picture Apple website Step 3 Use AirPort Utility to create a new network Please refer to the manual of AirPort ExpressTM Step 4 After finishing network setting the light of AirPort Exress...

Page 23: ...setting Enter To set item or register the immediately preceding input value Pause To temporarily halt cutting process or to continue Cut To perform cutting To repeat last cutting job Feed Eject To fe...

Page 24: ...the roller and move the pinch roller to the position you want to cut i CraftTM is able to cut different sizes of media including Letter 9 inch A4 A3 and 12 inch Tips How to adjust pinch roller Turn th...

Page 25: ...ld be aligned to the first line from the left on the front platen Pinch roller Media First line of Front platen Tips How to align the size you want To select a size you want to cut you may use the gui...

Page 26: ...Lot software There are basic instructions of Sure Cut A Lot below If you need detailed instruction please refer to Sure Cut A Lot Help If you use SCA tablet version you could refer instruction below...

Page 27: ...ue in the Document window 3 3 1 Insert Graphics from Library Select graphics from library to insert a selected design Tips Remain the aspect ratio If you want to change the graphic size and remain the...

Page 28: ...left side to create the text and select the font you like at text window 3 3 3 Import Design If you have created your design in other design software go to import under file to import it SCA supports...

Page 29: ...lines Print Cut Outline This will set the generated shadow layer to have cut line type of Print Cut Cut and will set the original shape to Print Cut Print This way the original shape will be used for...

Page 30: ...button on the toolbar to open the setting window Step 2 Click on Choose an image to input the image adjust Image Settings and Output Settings and click OK Then the outline of the image will be output...

Page 31: ...he preview will change to a black and white image showing what parts of the image will be traced To see trace results click the Update Preview button Color layers will segment the image into the speci...

Page 32: ...ues will result in a smoother trace Detail lower values will remove smaller shapes Single Line Threshold this can be used if you are tracing images that have outlines shapes that are not filled solid...

Page 33: ...Settings to open GCC Cutter Settings window Step 3 Adjust Registration Marks setting under GCC Cutter Settings window if needed Registration Marks set the distance between the edge of the material an...

Page 34: ...e set the offset value at 0 25mm 0 5mm for an optional advanced blade and 0mm for an optional plotting pen Quality associated with the cutting result please note the better cutting quality the slower...

Page 35: ...sition in preview window While with Origin Point mode i CraftTM will cut the graphic from top left origin point of adhesive mat Use Software Speed and Pressure tick this section and you can set the va...

Page 36: ...materials on i CraftTM cutter to cut out the contour of printed jobs from Sure Cuts A Lot Step 1 Open an image file in Sure Cuts A Lot please refer to 3 3 1 3 3 4 for how to open your design in Sure C...

Page 37: ...Click on Print to open printer setting window and click OK Step 4 Print your design with registration marks out Step 5 Load the printed media with adhesive sheet to i CraftTM refer to Section 3 2 Medi...

Page 38: ...the registration marks and cut the contour lines automatically Tips Test Cut function can save your materials Click on Test Cut to exam if the setting works properly on selected material You may adju...

Page 39: ...en to make 4 small marks around the image you want to cut which will be used as the registration marks to align the laser to when we are going to cut it out Each mark should designate a corner of an i...

Page 40: ...d Image button to load the image you captured Step 5 After checking Use custom marks checkbox click and drag the 4 marks to 4 red squares to the material and then click OK Please make sure 4 marks rig...

Page 41: ...You will need to select an object on the mat and then choose Rhinestones from under the Effect menu to bring up the Rhinestone window shown below 3 3 10 Engraving Tip Applications Optional Items If y...

Page 42: ...41 Step 2 Replace the original blade holder with the tool holder Step 3 Import the image Step 4 Select Line Fill under Effects The function is available for SCA4 Step 5 Set the value of Line Spacing...

Page 43: ...the toolbar and select Holder to set offset When using the engraving tip select Advanced Blade when using the color pen select Pen Step 7 When using the engraving tip setting Multi Cut as 3 times and...

Page 44: ...e Sure Cuts A Lot software via http www craftedge com tutorials or check the Help function More project video tutorials shows you how to design and output a real job also can be found at http www gccw...

Page 45: ...ts A Lot iPad Help You could refer instructions of SCA PC version but maybe not all the functions could be executed on the tablet Step 1 Download and install the app Sure Cuts A Lot on Apple Store Ste...

Page 46: ...45 Step 5 Click on the Connection option in Cut Settings and then select Air Print Step 6 Click on the Port option and then select GCC i Craft...

Page 47: ...46 Step 7 Adjust Speed and Pressure and then click on Cut Step 8 Please wait for the cutting data sent to i CraftTM about 30 seconds press OK and then i Craft TM start to cut...

Page 48: ...GCC driver and illustrate how to set up the computer and scrapbook cutter interconnection 4 1 Driver Installation Step 1 Connect to the machine 1 Turn on the machine 2 Connect the USB cable to the mac...

Page 49: ...installation has completed Step 4 The installation will take few minutes to complete and then you will see a message below If you were Windows 7 8 and XP users please click on the red words to instru...

Page 50: ...re you start installing the driver and then click OK Step 7 Add i CraftTM driver successfully click OK to next step Step 8 If users want to install AASII VBA on CorelDRAW and Adobe Illustrator exit Co...

Page 51: ...W and Adobe Illustrator plug in for contouring printed images to get better cutting result if you choose to output graphic file through GCC driver If the driver is being installed for second time the...

Page 52: ...ssfully Please refer to below steps Step 1 Go to Control Panel Hardware and Sound Devices and Printers window Right click the printer and select Remove device Step 2 After removing the unit click on a...

Page 53: ...52 Step 3 Select Driver page Step 4 Select the model and click on Remove Step 5 Select Remove driver and driver package and click OK...

Page 54: ...53 Step 6 Click Yes and then click Delete and OK and the driver installed on PC is completely removed...

Page 55: ...ation Cutting in Application Programs CorelDRAW as an illustration Step 1 Select Print under File in application program to cut image Step 2 Select Printer as i Craft and click on Preferences to set c...

Page 56: ...rial that is used Media Size Select a proper size or you may click on the pencil to edit the media size you need Overcut Use the drop down menu to turn on off the function Diecut Use the drop down men...

Page 57: ...ettings of the selected media to default value Tool Select set the tool that corresponds to what is used The options include standard blade advanced blade and pen Quality associated with the cutting r...

Page 58: ...pt the types of SD cards including SD card mini SD card and micro SD card with adapter Please store files in plt format to SD card so that i CraftTM can recognize the files 5 1 Read an SD Card in i Cr...

Page 59: ...cutting or drawing circles or curves If you want to cut curved lines it is suggested to enable the Smooth function to get a smooth cutting outline If you need to deal with complicated shapes it is su...

Page 60: ...n arrow key to select the desired media settings and press Enter key to adjust the value If you want to abort the changes press Pause key to go back to upper page Speed settings is taken as an example...

Page 61: ...etter set as Fine While cutting in high speed set as Draft Please note that if you set at a high cutting speed it may lower its cutting quality Draft Fine Tool Select To select the corresponding tool...

Page 62: ...curacy 0 254 mm or 0 1 of move whichever is greater Repeatability 0 1 mm Control Panel LCD panel Diameter of Blade 2 5 mm Power Supply AC adapter 24V DC 1 67A Power Consumption max 40 watts Automatic...

Page 63: ...e 0 25 MEDIA thickness Heat transfer sheet 0 2mm Sign Vinyl 0 18mm Flock heat transfer sheet 0 2mm Printable tattoo sheet 0 22mm PRESSURE 21 15 24 27 SPEED 5 8 5 5 OFFSET Regular blade 0 25 Regular bl...

Page 64: ...ftware Installation Please refer to Step 8 in Section 4 1 Driver Installation to install AAS plug in for CorelDRAW Run CorelDRAW AAS Plug in Step 1 Run CorelDRAW to edit your graphics and select all i...

Page 65: ...istration marks You can also add a Hot Icon for the AAS Plug in Select Tools Options Workspace Customization Commands Macros GCCMadual GCC_AAS_Plug_In and Click OK Note Add Registration Mark by Object...

Page 66: ...te the 4 marks on the 4 corners of the page as shown in the picture below wherever you move your image Figure A3 1 Figure A3 2 Figure A3 3 Note 1 The length setting will be in the range of 5 25mm acco...

Page 67: ...or any error occurred while media sizing For A3 size media sheet the workable area is 10mm extended from the registration mark on the left side 9mm extended from the registration mark on the right si...

Page 68: ...ermediate position on the X axis Y Step The distance of intermediate position on the Y axis Range 200mm 600mm Optimized Setting Less than 500mm Multiple Copies No of X Copies The numbers of copies on...

Page 69: ...cture below 4 Point Positioning Length The length of marks Range 5mm 50mm Optimized Setting 25mm Thickness The line thickness of marks Range 1mm 2mm Optimized Setting 1mm Margin The distance between m...

Page 70: ...the figures below Table 1 25mm is the suggested value for the registration mark length 2 The size of the registration marks would affect the accuracy of registration mark detection so please make sure...

Page 71: ...ediate position on the X axis Y Step The distance of intermediate position on the Y axis Range 200mm 600mm Optimized Setting Less than 500mm The system will create the as shown in the picture below Se...

Page 72: ...ies The numbers of copies on X axis No of Y Copies The numbers of copies on Y axis Range 1 50 The more copies you make the more time is needed for data transmission Numbers of X Copies Numbers of Y Co...

Page 73: ...your printer on the GCC cutter Step 2 Select Files Print Note if you use CorelDraw X5 and later you must follow the steps below 1 Click the color page and go to the Color conversions performed by and...

Page 74: ...73 2 Go to the Layout page and select Bottom left corner at Reposition images to 3 Click Print Figure A3 15...

Page 75: ...Illustrator Version CS4 CS5 CS6 CC Installation Please refer to Step 8 in Section 4 1 Driver Installation to install AAS plug in for Adobe Illustrator Printer Setting Step 1 Go to Control Panel right...

Page 76: ...75 Step 2 Go to the Advanced page and make sure the Enable advanced printing features box is unchecked...

Page 77: ...ns Step 1 Open Illustrator Step 2 Edit your image and create a contour line Note you must have the line width set as 0 001mm Step 3 Click on the image and apply the AAS function File Scripts _AASII_Pl...

Page 78: ...f registration marks are introduced here 4 Point Positioning Segmental Positioning and Multiple Copies Note The values entered in the 4 Point Positioning section length thickness and margin will still...

Page 79: ...78 Step 6 Confirm the registration marks the 4 Point Position mark is used as an illustration in the following steps Step 7 Click on the blank area on the page and then click Document Setup...

Page 80: ...79 Step 8 Hit Edit Artboards Step 9 Click on Presets Fit Artboard to Artwork bounds...

Page 81: ...80 Step 10 Please move your mouse to the tool bar on the left when step 9 is finished and then click Selection Tool Step 11 This will take you back to the edit mode...

Page 82: ...le with the contour line and the registration marks Step 13 Place the printed file on the cutter lower the pinch rollers and then position the carriage at the origin of the registration marks Step 14...

Page 83: ...82 Step 15 Select the cutter model position the object in the bottom left corner Step 16 Your job is now completed...

Page 84: ...select the object go to Scripts under File and select _AASII_Plug_In Tick Make by page size and click Apply and the registration mark will be created on the 4 corners of the page automatically sown as...

Page 85: ...or any error occurred while media sizing For A3 size media sheet the workable area is 10mm extended from the registration mark on the left side 9mm extended from the registration mark on the right si...

Page 86: ...ll be offered three options of registration marks Firstly select the graphic which you want to add registration mark on and go to Scripts under File and select _AASII_Plug_In Make sure to untick Make...

Page 87: ...he 4 marks as shown in the picture below 4 Point Positioning Length The length of marks Range 5mm 50mm Optimized Setting 25mm Thickness The line thickness of marks Range 1mm 2mm Optimized Setting 1mm...

Page 88: ...arks is see the figures below Table 1 25mm is the suggested value for the registration mark length 2 The size of the registration marks would affect the accuracy of registration mark detection so plea...

Page 89: ...long or large sized image to increase cutting accuracy Segmental Positioning X Step The distance of intermediate position on the X axis Y Step The distance of intermediate position on the Y axis Rang...

Page 90: ...ies on X axis No of Y Copies The numbers of copies on Y axis Range 1 50 The more copies you make the more time is needed for data transmission Numbers of X Copies Numbers of Y Copies The total amount...