CREWORKS SK-870T Vinyl Cutter Plotter User Manual

**CREWORKS SK-870T Vinyl Cutter Plotter User Manual

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Safety Information

Warning!

• Ensure that the product is connected to a compatible and stable power supply via a properly grounded outlet.
• DO NOT connect or disconnect any cord while the product is turned on.
• DO NOT apply pressure to the top beam.
• DO NOT expose this product to high humidity, direct sunlight, or temperatures outside its stated operational range.
• DO NOT get this product wet or operate it with wet hands.
• DO NOT block the vinyl output end of the product.
• DO NOT manually move the tool carriage rapidly.
• Be careful with loose clothing, hair, and body parts around the product while it is operational.

Specifications

Corel Draw
Connection| USB
Operational Temp. Range| 0–35°C| 32–95°F| 0–35°C| 32–95°F
Weight Capacity| 55 kg| 120 lb.| 55 kg| 120 lb.
Net Weight| 17 kg| 37.5 lb.| 18 kg| 40 lb.

Parts Diagram

**Cutter/Plotter

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1. Left Cover
2. Pen Holder Bracket
3. Pen Holder
4. Tool Carriage
5. Top Beam
6. Pinch Roller
7. Control Panel
8. Right Cover
9. Serial Port
10. Power Inlet
11. Fuse
12. Power Switch
13. Pinch-Roller Holder with Handle

Control Panel

Speed Regulation: The cutting speed can be adjusted by pressing or  . Holding these keys will continually alter the cutting speed until the button is released.

Force Regulation: The force of the blade can be adjusted by pressing ◄ or ►. Holding these keys will continually alter the force until the button is released. Reset Status: Pressing RESET returns the machine to factory settings.

Offline Status: Pressing LEAVE causes the machine to enter offline mode. The offline indicator light will turn on. In this mode, the cutter cannot receive input from its connected computer. In this mode, pressing ORIGIN will set a new cutting origin. Pressing LEAVE again returns to online mode and the cutter will again accept computer input.

Setup Status: Pressing SETUP causes the machine to enter setup mode. In this mode, the baud rate of the serial port can be adjusted. Once adjusted, pressing SETUP again exits setup mode.

Test/Stop Functions: Pressing TEST will initiate a test cut protocol wherein a triangle and rectangle will be cut into whatever medium is present in the machine. Pressing TEST again while the test cut is being processed will half the procedure.

Installation

Stand
Take the cutter plotter and place it onto the appropriate slots on the stand Screw it into place.

Pen

1. Remove the pen holder bolt.
2. Insert any standard ballpoint pen into the holder.
3. Replace the bolt and tighten.

Blade

1. Place the blade into the holder.
2. Adjust the blade length by rotating the end of the holder.
3. Ensure that the blade is long enough to cut through the film entirely but only slightly touches the backing. Generally, a length of 3–4 mm is recommended.

Pen or Blade Holders

1. Turn off the machine’s power.
2. Remove the bolt on the holder bracket and place the pen or blade holder in the V branch.
3. Replace the bolt . Ensure that the tip of the blade or pen is roughly 3mm away from the protection strip.
4. Fasten the bolt and restore power to the machine.

Operation

Loading Media

• Adjust the pinch rollers to fit the width of the media being introduced. To move them, lift up their handle and grab their back side. Ensure that the pinch rollers are roughly 25mm away from both edges of the cutting media. Lower the pinch rollers back into place.

Testing

1. Place the machine on a flat surface and ensure there is enough room for the media to be fed through without obstruction.
2. Connect the machine to a computer and turn on the machine.
3. Press RESET.
4. Test the holder by pressing ORIGIN. If the bracket falls when pressed, it is functional.
5. To adjust the cutting origin, press LEAVE and adjust the location of the holder with the direction keys. Press ORIGIN to set this location as the new origin.
6. Press TEST to begin testing the cutting capacity of the machine. A square and a triangle should be cut.

Cutting Small Designs

When cutting designs that are smaller than 20mm, the cutting speed should be adjusted to its slowest setting. The length of the knife tip should also be shortened slightly.

Cutting Very Large Designs

When cutting designs that are larger than the cutting plotter, the software will automatically separate it into different sections. The design must subsequently be joined together.

Maintenance

• Remove any dust that accumulates anywhere on the machine before and after each use.
• Periodically clean the machine with 75% isopropyl alcohol.
• Periodically confirm that all screws and bolts are fastened properly and tighten any that have become loose

Troubleshooting

the blade.
Shorten the exposed length of the blade.
Correct any blade jam by clearing the media and thoroughly cleaning the cutter/plotter with alcohol.
Correct any roller jam by cleaning the media and repairing the pinch roller.
Correct any software errors.
The cutter is not receiving input from the computer.| Verify all connections between the cutter/plotter and the computer.
Correct any software errors.
**** The   cutter                    is running abnormally.| Correct any software or hardware error with the computer. If using third-party software check that it is compatible with this device.
Deactivate the production function by setting the knife pressure to 120g and restarting the machine.
**** The cutting pattern is uneven.| Place the media correctly into the cutter/plotter.
Clear any blockage to the cutter/plotter’s output area.
Replace the pinch rollers if they have become uneven.
Increase the pinch roller’s pressure.
Shorten the exposed blade length.
The cutter is jammed| Clear any possible jam, adjust the knife pressure to 120g, restart the machine to remove the protection function.

Contact Us

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