Info

Facts about the machine: Standard RS232(serial)/USB1.1 Up to 8 m guaranteed tracking Cuts up to 1131 mm per second Cutting Force: 0 - 400g Contour cutting Repeatability: <+- 0.1mm Buffer size: 16MB Command Set: DMPL / HP-GL / HP-GL/2 Manual: SummaCut Manual Contact: Summa

Plotter Setup

Before trying to get things working, determine the following:

• Decide what interface to use, and make sure to use the correct cables.
• If using USB, install the driver from the supplied CD.
• Check what baudrate the cutter is setup to use.
• Set these settings on the machine:
• Emulate: DM/PL , RTS/DTR: TOGGLE, Unit: 0.025 mm
• Make sure the machine is powered on and in online-mode.

Now you are ready to go to setup SignCut, click the tab for your operating system above.

SignCut Windows Setup

To setup SignCut for your machine, follow these steps:

• Open SignCut Productivity Pro.
• Click on the Cutter-button to open that dialogue.
• In the Manufacturer list, choose "Summa".
• In the Cutter list, choose your particular model.
• In the Device list, choose your device that should either be a COM-port if using serial, or "Summa USB" if using USB-cable.
• Now choose the same baudrate as was set on the cutter, if using serial connection.
• There is an option to calibrate your cutter, do NOT click there before first cut. It is not needed for Summa-machines as they are very accurately calibrated from the factory.
• Now click Ok to close the dialogue.
• Now you are ready to start cutting.

SignCut Mac Setup

To setup SignCut for your machine, follow these steps:

• Open SignCut Productivity Pro.
• Click on the Cutter-button to open that dialogue.
• In the Manufacturer list, choose "Summa".
• In the Cutter list, choose your particular model.
• In the Device list, choose your device that begins with "/dev/cu." if using a serial adapter, or choose "Summa USB" to use the USB-port.
• Now choose the same baudrate as was set on the cutter, if using serial.
• There is an option to calibrate your cutter, do NOT click there before first cut. It is not needed for Summa-machines as they are very accurately calibrated from the factory.
• Now click Ok to close the dialogue.
• Now you are ready to start cutting.