Skycut EV24 with SignMaster Pro, Руководство пользователя

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Review the information in the following table to understand the differences between these options. Note that
implementing any of these options does not preclude you from changing to another one, as needed.
Connection Options for the Skycut
Option USB Wireless to Network (Wi-Fi) Wireless Stand-Alone UDISK (USB Flash Drive)
Description The Skycut is connected to the
computer via a USB cable The Skycut is wirelessly
connected to a network router The Skycut is wirelessly
connected to the computer. Files are saved in PLT format
from design software to a USB
flash drive
Requirements USB cable (included) Wireless network router and
knowledge of router's name
and password Computer must have wireless
capability USB flash drive
Pros Easy to install; Reliable and fast
form of communication. Skycut can be located
anywhere within range of the
router; Other computers can cut
to the Skycut Skycut can be located
anywhere within range of the
computer; Other computers can
cut to the Skycut Skycut can be located
anywhere
Cons Skycut is physically connected
to the computer; Cannot be
accessed by other computers
at the same time Requires more steps to set up;
Some routers may require
setting changes in order to
work with the Skycut Computer is now connected to
the Skycut, thus no wireless
access to the Internet or to
other wireless devices More steps due to saving and
then loading the file; Cannot
adjust size and certain cut
settings once saved
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The following sections present what steps are required for three of the connections. For Wireless Stand-
alone, which is not commonly used, refer to Appendix B. If you run into connectivity issues with any of
these options, please contact your dealer.
2.2.1 USB Connection
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Plug the small square end of the USB cable into the right end cap of the EV24. Plug the USB end into an
available USB port on your computer.
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In SignMaster, click on the Cut, Plot & Engrave Tools icon (6th from the left on the upper middle
task bar) and select Vinyl Spooler. In the window which opens, click on the Connection tab.
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Verify that Skycut EV24 (or the model you have purchased) is selected under Current Cutter . If not, select
it from the drop-down menu. Under Port Type , select Direct USB Port. In the drop-down menu next to USB
Port
, select an option that contains the word “skycut”:
Should read
Skycut EV24
(or the model
you have
purchased)
Select Direct USB
Port
Look for and select an
option with “skycut” in
the name