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Wireless Standalone
– connecting wirelessly to your computer
U_Disk - Exporting PLT files from SignMaster onto a USB flash drive and then loading those files using
the control panel on the Skycut.
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Review the information in the following table to understand the differences between these options:
Connection Options for the Skycut with SignMaster Pro
Option
USB
Wireless to Network (Wi-Fi)
Wireless Stand-Alone
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 SignMaster 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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Note that implementing any of these options does not preclude you from changing to another one, as
needed.
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The following sections present what steps are required for each type of connection. If you run into
connectivity issues, please contact your dealer.
1.12.1 USB Connection
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Begin with the Skycut powered off and the USB cable unplugged from the Skycut.
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In SignMaster, click on the
Cut, Plot & Engrave Tools
icon
(6
th
from the left on the upper middle
task bar) and select
Vinyl Spooler.
In the window which opens, click on the
Connection
tab:
Should read
SKYCUT C16
Select
Direct USB
Port
Click on
Detect