USCutter TITAN 2 SE, User Manual

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Page 2: ...tion Titan 2 SE and Titan 3 SE models Please read these operating instructions carefully before using the product We reserve the right to amend technical data and product characteristics without prior notice USCutter assumes no liability for direct or indirect damage or injury resulting from the use of this product Thank you for your purchase of this new Titan SE Vinyl Cutter ...

Page 3: ...not get caught in moving gears during operation Disconnect power during assembly service and maintenance Vinyl cutters are subject to static build up Use of anti static devices including mats and anti static vinyl systems may be required in some environments Vinyl cutting is a creative medium and can be an enjoyable hobby or classroom learning experience but this vinyl cutter is not a toy and shou...

Page 4: ...uter while plotting is in progress Relieve the pressure on the pressure rollers when not in use by moving the pressure lever up Do not reach into the unit with your hands when the power is connected Never open the housing or attempt to modify the unit yourself Ensure that liquids and metal objects do not get into the inside of the cutter Ensure that the wall socket used is grounded and protected w...

Page 5: ...bs in progress before readjusting the blade holder Always ensure that the vinyl cutter is out of reach of children during operation and never leave the unit or individual parts of it switched on without supervision Do not touch the tip of the sliding blade to avoid injury Always place the unit on a stable base to prevent it from falling down Do not operate the unit during thunderstorms it can be d...

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Page 7: ...4 screws attached the media holder to the leg as shown here Repeat the same procedure for the leg on the opposite side STEP 2 Using 4 screws and the allen key attached the foot to the bottom of the leg as shown here Repeat the same procedure for the leg on the opposite side ...

Page 8: ...ch the angle bracket to the side of stand as shown here Repeat the same procedure for the opposite side of the stand STEP 4 Next using the black screw guides provided provided insert screws into guides and with the allen key attach the cross beam to both as shown in the diagram ...

Page 9: ...and should now be able to stand on its own as shown in the diagram ONLY IN THE CASE OF THE 68 MODEL WHEN OPTIONAL FILM SENSOR HAS BEEN PURCHASED THE FOLLOWING STEPS ARE ALSO NEEDED STEP 6 Using the provided screws attach the secondary support leg as shown ...

Page 10: ...uscutter com 425 481 3555 STEP 7 Attach the secondary support to the stand as shown STEP 8 For 68 model with optional automatic vinyl feeding mechanism when assembled correctly the stand should appear as shown ...

Page 11: ...Cutting head laser ARMS model adds optics b Control panel c Blade holder d Pressure lever for all pressure rollers e USB and serial interfaces f Media feed roller 68 model adds optional film sensor g Pressure rollers h Stand with catch basket i Power supply powerswitch ...

Page 12: ...re set correctly for the thick ness of material being cut SPEED KEY Pressing top or bottom of this key allows the user to increase or decrease the cutter speed as desired FORCE KEY Pressing the top or bottom of this key allows the user to increase or decrease the force pressure of the blade on the material being cut NAVIGATION KEYS Allow user to move the vinyl forward backward or control head left...

Page 13: ...activate your Windows firewall and all used anti virus software or any other program that may block online authorization Download the currrent version of VinylMaster at http www uscutter com download and click the link to download VinylMaster Your 26 digit VinylMaster serial number can be found on the supplied printed sheet During SW installation when prompted please enter the 26 digit code After ...

Page 14: ...14 www uscutter com 425 481 3555 Under the Launcher pull down menu select Vinyl Spooler When in the Spooler select Connections tab Installing Vinyl Master drivers ...

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Page 16: ...16 www uscutter com 425 481 3555 Verify that Direct USB Port appears and then select Detect Follow the instruc tions to power off on your cutter and click Next ...

Page 17: ... driver for you If your cutter driver is already installed and function al via the wizard you may use the above instructions whenever you wish to add a new cutter model Newer versions of Vinyl Master Cut also have extensive help menus and context sensitive videos that will help train you and help guide you through any software issues you may experience ...

Page 18: ...o ximately 1 64th of an inch 7 against the Cap This will help keep the cap in place during operation Set Brass Ring on Blade Carriage to the fully down position Remove the protective cover from a new blade 5 Insert the blade into the top of the Blade Carriage 6 2 3 4 Blades should be replaced every 6 months Your blade may need to be replaced Installing and adjusting the blade ...

Page 19: ...re sensitive sharp and dangerous precision tools Always keep the blades away from children Exercise care when handling blades to prevent injuries Treat the cutting blades carefully and always store them with the associated protective cap when not in use If the tip of a blade hits against a hard material such as glass or stone tiny chips can break off the tip rendering the blade unusable Please obs...

Page 20: ...n the lock nut until there is sufficient room to insert the blade holder Insert the blade holder so that the brass colored ring is just above the lock nut holder Tighten the lock nut to secure the blade holder a Blade adjustment screw b Lock nut c Blade holder a b c ...

Page 21: ...rial is prevented The scaling guides at the front and back will help to ensure this If the vinyl material is inserted only a fraction of an inch short of straight this could result in serious alignment problems later on You can slide the material to any position in the unit provided that the pressure rollers are within the white black squares on the crossbar Lock the two pressure rollers by turnin...

Page 22: ...g X Y coordinates are shown on the LCD display Setting the Origin Point The X Y origin point also known as the zero point is saved by pressing OK after moving the control head via navigation keys The origin point is where the cutter blade will start to cut Note that cutter can be set to compensate for the distance between the laser and the blade to allow for using the laser as a visual guide for d...

Page 23: ...red XP and YP values used to correct object scaling should the cutter be subject to wear and tear over time where objects cut larger smaller than expected XP YP set tings are factory calibrated do not change them unless instructed by a qualified technician Tool Offset shows the stored distance between blade and laser This setting is used when con tour cutting Vinyl Master software is used to confi...

Page 24: ...at the vinyl has been cut but the backing carri er is lightly scored but not cut If the outer square wont weed you may need to expose the blade more or increase the down force pressure The thickness and type of material will dictate whether or not it is better to expose more blade or increase pressure For most applications however the blade only needs to be exposed half the width of a credit card ...

Page 25: ...mbol icon in the menu bar near the top left of your screen The menu send to vinyl cutter appears click on the Cut button on the right bottom The Vinyl spooler pop up will appear with a preview of the plot on the right side Click the Cut button and confirm your selection with Yes The cutter will now cut your job as shown on your PC screen Tip Some users prefer to insert the plotter pen instead of t...

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Page 28: ...3 SE model only Your Titan3 SE cutter can be set to auto detect the width of the material in the cutter This is achieved by the software instructing the optical sensor to move across the inserted me dia and then adjust the width of the job accordingly This feature is controlled by Vinyl Master software and is available as the Poll Media function under the Cut Options submenu within the Vinyl Spool...

Page 29: ...D Max Speed 960 mm sec 960 mm sec 960 mm sec 960 mm sec Downforce 50g 750g 50g 750g 50g 750g 50g 750g Mechanical Resolution 0 01254mm 0 01254mm 0 01254mm 0 01254mm Repetition Accuracy 0 01mm 0 01mm 0 01mm 0 01mm Motor High Accuracy Servo High Accuracy Servo High Accuracy Servo High Accuracy Servo Weight 26lbs 49lbs with packaging stand 26lbs 49lbs with packag ing stand 49lbs 71lbs with pack aging ...

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Page 32: ...al defects and shall conform to current published specifications for a period of 90 days after original purchase only If the disc is determined to be defective a digital download for the item may be supplied at the discretion of USCutter This warranty covers only customers and products delivered within the United States It will not be honored outside of the 48 contiguous US States Hawaii and Alask...

Page 33: ...g fee that will be deducted from the refund amount Items returned for refund will be processed within 3 business days of the time the item is received at our warehouse Once a refund is processed it will usually be returned to the originating account within 2 3 business days depending on the customer s bank Warranty Exclusions and Verification Warranty does not include coverage of consumables or an...

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