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Setting the zero point 

To set the correct starting point for cutting, use the arrow keys to move the cutter head to the 
desired position and confirm the origin by pressing the Enter key.,   

Cutting test

 

 

● First, move the cutter head to a suitable position for the test cut while in offline mode. 
● Confirm the zero point by pressing the 

Enter 

 key 

● To execute the cutting test, press the 

Test

 key. The flatbed vinyl cutter will start off by 

grooving a diamond with its creasing tool, around which a rectangle will be cut in the 
second working step.  

● This cutting test allows you to check the knife holder setting and length setting of the 

creasing tool as well as the respective contact pressures.  

● Press the left and right arrow keys to modify the contact pressure of the knife holder while 

in online mode 

● To modify the creasing tool's contact pressure, press the set button and Speed1 as well as 

Force1 will appear on the display. Here, too, press the left and right arrow keys to modify 
the contact pressure. Press the 

F2

 key to immediately return to the online mode. 

 

Processing of non-printed media 

With one tool 

● Start the cutting software DrawCut PRO. 
● Make sure the device is in the online mode. 
● Also ensure that the parameters for contact pressure, speed and knife offset are set 

correctly. 

● Position the media on the work surface. 
● Activate the vacuum pump by using the F1 key. 
● Position the knife at the desired location and use the Enter key to define the origin. 
● Create a logo or a graphic using the text tool and click on the knife holder icon in the menu 

bar above. 

● The menu "Send to vinyl cutter" appears, click on "Cut" in the lower right section of the 

window. 

● Now, the "Vinyl spooler" opens and displays a preview of the cut job on the right side. Now 

click on "Cut" and confirm the question with "Yes". 

● Start the cutting process! 

 

With two tools 

● Start the cutting software DrawCut PRO. 
● Make sure the device is in the online mode. 
● Also ensure that the parameters for contact pressure, speed and knife offset are set 

correctly. 

● Position the media on the work surface. 
● Activate the vacuum pump by using the F1 key. 

Secabo GmbH  |  Hochstatt 6-8  |  85283 Wolnzach  |  Germany  |  [email protected]  |  www.secabo.com 

 

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Summary of Contents for FC100

Page 1: ... your new device Any type of reproduction of this operating manual requires the written permission of Secabo GmbH Modifications to and errors in the technical data and or product characteristics are reserved Secabo GmbH accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of this product Version 1 0 09 27 2017 Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach Germany mail secabo c...

Page 2: ...h Ensure that the connected voltage 230V does not deviate by more than 10 Otherwise a voltage stabilizer needs to be used Pull the power plug if the unit will not be in use for a longer period of time Never reach into the unit in the vicinity of the blade holder during the cutting operation Discontinue any printing jobs in progress before readjusting the blade holder Always ensure that the flatbed...

Page 3: ...Cutter 1 Power cable 1 USB connection cable 1 Blade holder 1 Pen holder 1 Creasing tool 1 45 Drag knife 1 Pen head 1 DrawCut PRO license certificate 1 Vacuum pump FC100 with acoustic enclosure 1 Pedestal not FC50 1 Felt mat 1 Silicone mat 1 Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach Germany mail secabo com www secabo com 3 ...

Page 4: ... with LAPOS Q sensor and one holder for each knife holder and the creasing tool b Work surface c Control panel d Stand FC100 only e Vacuum pump with acoustic housing Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach Germany mail secabo com www secabo com 4 ...

Page 5: ...on h USB connection i Connection for vacuum pump Control panel F1 Switching the vacuum pump on and off F2 Return to main screen F3 Switching the sensor on and off Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach Germany mail secabo com www secabo com 5 ...

Page 6: ...Navigate through the main menu Test Test cut Off Line Switch online offline arrow keys Positioning setting of individual settings Enter Confirming the origin Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach Germany mail secabo com www secabo com 6 ...

Page 7: ...and follow the installation wizard Find your 26 digit DrawCut serial number on the printout that was delivered with your flatbed vinyl cutter Enter it when you are prompted to do so Now you can use DrawCut PRO Installation of your Secabo flatbed vinyl cutter in DrawCut Please keep in mind that your Secabo flatbed vinyl cutter can only be operated under Windows 7 8 8 1 and 10 Operation with an olde...

Page 8: ...tions tab Next add your flatbed vinyl cutter by pressing the Add button a Secabo FC50 is used in the example select your model and click Install Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach Germany mail secabo com www secabo com 8 ...

Page 9: ... in the installation wizard Confirm the message regarding successful installation by simply clicking on button labeled Done Now you can control your Secabo flatbed vinyl cutter using DrawCut Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach Germany mail secabo com www secabo com 9 ...

Page 10: ...tomatically return you to the first menu item which also represents the online mode SPEED FORCE Modification of parameters for speed and contact pressure by means of the arrow keys for the creasing tool SPEED1 FORCE1 Modification of parameters for speed and contact pressure by means of the arrow keys for the cutting tool CAR X Y Distance offset between knife holder and tool holder Only to be modif...

Page 11: ...holder from above into the hole on the right side until there is contact and pull the lock nut tight When doing so please ensure that the blade holder is also secured correctly from above by means of the fixture provided for this purpose Next sufficiently loosen the clamping screw for the creasing tool holder on the cutting head Proceed by pressing down the blade holder into the hole on the right ...

Page 12: ...ct pressure Press the F2 key to immediately return to the online mode Processing of non printed media With one tool Start the cutting software DrawCut PRO Make sure the device is in the online mode Also ensure that the parameters for contact pressure speed and knife offset are set correctly Position the media on the work surface Activate the vacuum pump by using the F1 key Position the knife at th...

Page 13: ...rt of the graphic you wish to cut to a different color than that of the part that you wish to crease Click on the knife holder icon in the menu bar at the top The menu Send to vinyl cuter appears Here click on Assign Tools by color Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach Germany mail secabo com www secabo com 13 ...

Page 14: ...easing tool pen tool To do so simply click on the color and use the menu to define which tool should be used for the selected color as shown below The knife offset can also be adjusted via Edit Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach Germany mail secabo com www secabo com 14 ...

Page 15: ... absolute contour accuracy and without misalignment or distortion by using any desired number of crop marks The use of LAPOS Q with DrawCut Pro is explained in the following steps Calibration Before the first use of LAPOS Q the flatbed vinyl cutter requires an initial calibration to determine the correct laser offset The first step is to open the Vinyl Spooler Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnz...

Page 16: ...ick on Lapos Q Controller Next click on Cutter and then click Auto Calibrate Laser Offset from the dropdown menu that appears Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach Germany mail secabo com www secabo com 16 ...

Page 17: ...y position the plot pen in the middle of the paper and set the zero point on the device Once you ve completed these steps please confirm by clicking the Yes button The cutter will immediately start the calibration After a brief orientation you must initiate the process by clicking Yes once more Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach Germany mail secabo com www secabo com 17 ...

Page 18: ...clicking on OK With one tool Once the calibration is complete you can proceed with the actual contour cut You may for example begin by creating a logo with the text tool or importing any vector graphics Open the Contour Cut Wizard from the DrawCut PRO header Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach Germany mail secabo com www secabo com 18 ...

Page 19: ...ure that the printer is configured to print it using the actual size and doesn t scale it In the next step the saved cut job must be added To do this simply click Add Cut Job DrawCut PRO will now automatically assign a job ID which is stored in the software and can be called at any time either by reading the bar code or by manually loading the job ID Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach German...

Page 20: ... Open the Lapos Q controller in the vinyl spooler Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach Germany mail secabo com www secabo com 20 ...

Page 21: ...ate the laser on the flatbed vinyl cutter by pressing the F3 key Position the vinyl cutter s laser analogous to the red dot in the screenshot below and use the Enter key to set it as origin Make sure that Use multiple tools is disabled in the cutter settings Next simply start the contour cut by clicking on Start With two tools Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach Germany mail secabo com www se...

Page 22: ...th the actual contour cut Import the desired graphic First remove the grouping of the imported file In our example the rectangle is to be cut and the circle to be creased Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach Germany mail secabo com www secabo com 22 ...

Page 23: ...ur cut wizard with the tool from the header depicted below In the contour cut wizard various adjustments can be made such as the position of the bar codes and much more Afterwards the file can be printed via Print or saved Ensure that the printer is configured to print using the actual size Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach Germany mail secabo com www secabo com 23 ...

Page 24: ... will now automatically assign a job ID which is stored in the software and can be called at any time either by reading the bar code or by manually loading the job ID Open the Lapos Q controller in the vinyl spooler Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach Germany mail secabo com www secabo com 24 ...

Page 25: ... vinyl cutter by pressing the F3 key Position the vinyl cutter s laser analogous to the red dot in the screenshot below and use the Enter key to set it as origin Make sure that Use multiple tools is enabled in the cutter settings Next simply start the contour cut by clicking on Start Drag knife Drag knives are sensitive sharp and dangerous precision tools Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach G...

Page 26: ...and to achieve a long durability of these products instead In any case avoid cuts into the film s carrier material The deeper you cut into the material used the higher the blade s wear and tear will be Adjust the blade s cutting depth in such a way that the material is barely still cut cleanly If the blade protrudes any further it reduces the durability of the blade and good cutting results can no...

Page 27: ...0mm s Max media thickness 1 5mm Contact pressure 50g 500g Mechanical resolution 0 01254mm Repetition accuracy 0 01mm Power supply AC 90V 240V 50Hz 60Hz Environment 5 C 35 C 30 70 relative humidity Weight without packaging 35kg 80kg Weight with packaging 68kg 140kg Dimensions W x H x D 76cm x 86cm x 30cm 157cm x 58cm x 140cm Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach Germany mail secabo com www secab...

Page 28: ...s of the following EC Directives and Harmonized Standards EG Richtlinien EC directives 2014 35 EG Niederspannungsrichtlinie 2014 35 EC Low Voltage Directive 98 37 EG Maschinenrichtlinie 2006 42 EG vom 12 29 2009 98 37 EC Directive on machinery from 2009 12 29 2006 42 EC Norm Standard EN 60204 1 2006 Technische Dokumente bei Technical documents at Secabo GmbH Hochstatt 6 8 85283 Wolnzach Germany Di...

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