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Setup a Creation PCut CR plotter with SignCut PDF Print E-mail

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Info

Facts about the machine:

  • Interface: USB1.0
  • 32 bit ARM7 CPU,1MB highway CACHE memory
  • Max cutting speed: 400mm/s
  • Cutting Force: 0 - 600g
  • Repeatability: <+- 0.1mm
  • Mechanical Resolution: 0.025mm/step
  • PWM,Micro-step driver
  • Command Set: DMPL / HPGL
  • Manual: PCut CR-Models manual
  • Contact: Creation Mechanical & Electrical

Plotter Setup


Before trying to get things working, determine the following:

  • Attach USB-cable to your machine and insert the supplied CD and follow the new hardware wizard. (see the manual for more information)
  • Check what baudrate the cutter is setup to use.
  • Check that the cutting-head is not against any of the red- buttons.
  • 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 "Creation".
  • In the Cutter list, choose your particular model.
  • In the Device list, choose your device that should be a COM-port.
  • Now choose the same baudrate as was set on the cutter.
  • There is an option to calibrate your cutter, do NOT click there before first cut.
  • 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 "Creation".
  • In the Cutter list, choose your particular model.
  • In the Device list, choose your device that begins with "/dev/cu."
  • Now choose the same baudrate as was set on the cutter.
  • There is an option to calibrate your cutter, do NOT click there before first cut.
  • Now click Ok to close the dialogue.
  • Now you are ready to start cutting.

 

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