Varitronics VariOuest Cutout Maker 1800, User Manual

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Page 3: ...INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS IN AN AMOUNT GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED BY THIS EXPRESSED WARRANTY No agent distributor salesperson who...

Page 4: ...utout Maker may result in injury or damage to property Warning Symbols Different types of instructions are labeled with the following symbols other symbols are also used in this manual Warning Connect...

Page 5: ...may result in fire or electrical shock If metal objects water or other liquids get inside the unit turn off the power switch immediately and remove the plug from the power socket If this problems occ...

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Page 7: ...nts 2 2 Perspective View 2 2 Gantry Cover Open 2 2 Side View 2 3 Control Panel 2 4 Specifications 2 5 3 Getting Started Unpacking and Positioning 3 2 Unpacking the Cutout Maker 3 2 Verifying Packaging...

Page 8: ...Maintenance Maintenance Summary 5 1 Replacing the Cutting Blade 5 2 Replacing the Cutting Mat 5 6 Oil Gantry Rails 5 10 Clean Tip Sensor 5 11 6 Troubleshooting Process 6 1 Tips 6 1 Troubleshooting 6 2...

Page 9: ...of the VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 features accessories and materials The following information is contained in this chapter Features on page 1 2 System Accessories on page 1 3 Materials on page 1 4 P...

Page 10: ...can easily create single or multiple cutouts using the VariQuest Design Center Software A two button control panel with an LCD display is provided for controlling the Cutout Maker and displaying statu...

Page 11: ...VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 User s Guide 1 3 System Accessories System Accessories The Cutout Maker comes with a Starter Maintenance Kit that contains Blades 3 pack Blade Chad Removal Tool Tweezers...

Page 12: ...t construction paper the VariQuest Cold Laminator dual sided laminate Cold laminated heavy construction paper 60 80 lbs heavy construction paper VariQuest Cold Laminator dual sided laminate Cardstock...

Page 13: ...of the major VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 components and provides detailed system specifications The following information is contained in this chapter Components on page 2 2 Perspective View on page...

Page 14: ...2 2 VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 User s Guide Components Gantry Cover Open Components Perspective View Gantry Cover Open No Name 1 Gantry 2 Control Panel 3 Cutter Bed 4 Blade Holder Assembly 1 2 3 4...

Page 15: ...VariQuest Cutout Maker 1800 User s Guide 2 3 Components Side View Side View No Name 1 USB Cable Receptacle 2 AC Power Cord Receptacle 3 DC Power Supply Fuse 2 Amp 4 OFF 0 ON 1 Power Switch 1 2 3 4...

Page 16: ...tion from the point at which it paused Pressing STOP a second time without pressing GO clears the cutter operation retracts the cutter blade and sends the cutter blade back to the home position The LC...

Page 17: ...Hz Max Output Power 100 W Interface USB Environmental Characteristics Operational requirements ambient temperature 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C relative humidity 20 80 non condensing Storage requirement...

Page 18: ...r reference The chapter contains these sections Unpacking and Positioning on page 3 2 Unpacking the Cutout Maker on page 3 2 Verifying Packaging Contents on page 3 3 Positioning the Cutout Maker on pa...

Page 19: ...materials If you need to ship the Cutout Maker in the future repack the system as shown in the figure WARNING Due to the weight of the unit we recommend that 2 people lift the Cutout Maker from the ca...

Page 20: ...itioning Verifying Packaging Contents Verifying Packaging Contents After unpacking verify that all of the following items have been included in the Cutout Maker box No Description 1 Electrical Power C...

Page 21: ...npacking and Positioning Positioning the Cutout Maker Positioning the Cutout Maker To ensure proper functioning of the Cutout Maker on a work space allow adequate space around the system as shown belo...

Page 22: ...Connect the power cord to the Cutout Maker Then insert the power plug into a grounded three prong wall socket 1 Set the power switch to its 0 OFF position 2 The power cord had a three prong female con...

Page 23: ...unshielded cables may increase radiation emissions above the Class A limits The power cord must be inserted into the receptacle on the left side of the Cutout Maker before connecting the communicatio...

Page 24: ...onnector Connect one end of the cable provided to an available USB connector on the computer and connect the remaining end to the USB connector on the Cutout Maker Power on the Cutout Maker and the co...

Page 25: ...Operating the Cutout Maker This chapter provides instructions for operating the Cutout Maker The following information is contained in this chapter Loading Material on page 4 2 Typical Operating Sequ...

Page 26: ...e material settings and increase or decrease the blade depth Adjust this blade setting only if the blade does not cut completely through the material or cuts too deeply into the mat See the VariQuest...

Page 27: ...on your VariQuest Design Center or PC Refer to the separate VariQuest Design Center User s Guide for software installation After loading the materials as described in Loading Material on page 4 2 the...

Page 28: ...g Sequence Operating Example To smooth paper start cut job 1 Smooth the paper on the cutting mat Note Smoothing paper on the cutting mat ensures a clean cut 2 Press GO to start the cut job Once cuttin...

Page 29: ...l Alcohol IPA Weekly or as needed Material to be cut moves while being cut Use IPA and a lint free cloth Turn power off Apply IPA to cloth and wipe Mat should be slightly tacky when rubbed with the ba...

Page 30: ...ng the Cutting Blade 1 Set the power switch 1 to 0 OFF to turn the machine off 2 Open the gantry top cover 2a locate the blade holder motor assembly 2b and move it toward the middle of the gantry trac...

Page 31: ...om the blade holder 4b slightly even when retracted Take care to avoid contact with the blade Personal injury or equipment damage may result if the blade is touched 5 Press the blade removal tool 5 in...

Page 32: ...the blade protrudes from the holder CAUTION CAUTION The cutter blade protrudes from the blade holder slightly even when retracted Take care to avoid contact with the blade Personal injury or equipmen...

Page 33: ...out Maker 1800 User s Guide 5 5 Maintenance Summary Replacing the Cutting Blade 8 Rotate the blade holder assembly 90 8a back to its operating position 8b 9 Close the gantry top cover 9 on the Cutout...

Page 34: ...cing the Cutting Mat Replacing the Cutting Mat 1 Set the power switch 1 to 0 OFF to turn the machine off 2 Slide the gantry forward 2a and grasp the rear edge of the cutting mat Slide the mat out to r...

Page 35: ...cing the Cutting Mat 3 With the gantry moved forward 3a position the cutting mat soft side up 3b so that the sides of the mat protrude into the channels on each side of the bed 3c 4 Guide the cutting...

Page 36: ...he mat forward until the guide slots 5a on the leading edge of the mat are fully engaged with the guides on the front end of the bed 5b 6 With the leading edge of the mat secured align the notches on...

Page 37: ...Replacing the Cutting Mat 7 Turn the machine on 8 Ensure that the gantry returns to the home position 8 Note In some cases you may rotate the protective mat to make use of surface area that is not wo...

Page 38: ...gantry top cover 1 2 Apply a small amount of general household oil such as 3 in 1 oil to a clean cloth and wipe on exposed edge of upper 2a and lower 2b gantry rails Note Take care not to apply too m...

Page 39: ...that there are no obstructions residue or paper debris covering the tip sensor 2 Using the tweezers and chad removal tool from the maintenance kit remove any debris from the tip sensor location plunge...

Page 40: ...oblems can be traced to something as simple as a loose connection Check the following before proceeding to the problem specific solutions on the next page Tips In each problem specific section on the...

Page 41: ...tout Maker 1800 are turned on and the power cord has been plugged in properly 2 Verify that the USB cable is plugged into the Design Center touch computer or PC and the Cutout Maker 1800 3 Turn the de...

Page 42: ...se larger scrap paper Note Smaller scrap sizes may move on the cutting mat If this occurs you may need to use a larger piece of scrap or the movement may be corrected by placing another piece of paper...

Page 43: ...or 3 Try again 4 If the error persists contact your VariQuest dealer Tip Sensor error Check blade position Ensure mat is not over sensor Press stop to clear error Error 8 1 Ensure that the mat is not...

Page 44: ...size in the VariQuest Software on the Design Center touch computer or the PC 2 Press STOP to clear error 3 Try again 4 If the error persists contact your VariQuest dealer Cutter head failed to lift P...

Page 45: ...To service your Cutout Maker 1 Write a description of the problem and a checklist of the steps you took when trying to fix the problem This information may be useful to the service personnel 2 Contact...

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