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Setup a SummaSign Pro plotter with SignCut PDF Print E-mail

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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: SummaSign Pro D Manual
  • Manual: SummaSign Pro T 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.