Main Control Panel
The Main Control Panel is located on the
front right side as you look at the unit. This panel controls several different
option on the unit. These different
options are listed below.
Power Button
The Power button is located in the upper left corner of the
Main Control panel. With the Main Power Switch on (located on the left end panel) turn the power on and off by pressing the Power button. You will hear a beep when the button is pressed.
The LED on the button will light up when the power is on. If the Power button does not turn the unit on, check the Main Power Switch on the left end panel. Make sure the Sheet Lever is in the raised unlocked position before pressing the Power button.
Auto-sleep
The PC -600 has an Auto -sleep mode. When the PC -600 goes to sleep, the sub power is
switched off and the unit enters power -saving mode. The Power LED flashes at this time. The factory default setting for the sleep mode is 30 minutes. To cancel the sleep mode, send a design from the computer or press any button on the Main Control panel.
Data Clear Button
The Data Clear button will delete any data being received
by the PC -600. Hold down the Data Clear button until you hear a beep. The information being sent to the cutter has now been cleared. The LED flashed while the information is being deleted.
Remember to set a new base point before sending another design to the cutter.
Head Cleaning Button
The Head Cleaning button allows you to force the PC -600
to clean the Print Head. The PC -600 automatically
performs cleaning of the printing head while in use. Press this button to perform a forced cleaning only when printing
is especially grimy.
Hold the button until you hear a beep then release. The Print Head will then move to the left side of the unit and clean the head on the cleaning pad.
Please refer to the sections in this guide for more information on the use of the Cleaning
Pad and cleaning the Print Head.
Base Point
The Base Point button sets the starting point for cutting and
printing. Once the material is loaded, use the arrow keys to move the Cutter Carriage so the blade is where you want the
design to start, press the Base Point button. Hold the button down until you here a beep. The Base Point is now set and the
unit is ready to accept information from the computer. Remember to set a new Base Point for each job. This unit prints form right to left and the base point is the lower right corner of the design.
Sheet Cut Button
The Sheet Cut button on the Main Control panel controls the
Sheet Cutter Knife on the cutter.
Once your design is complete, hold down the Sheet Cut
button until you hear a beep. The unit will then advance the material and cut the design from the roll of material.
Cut Test
The Cut Test button is located on the Main
Control Panel. This performs a cutting test to
verify that the blade force is correct. This Cut
Test can only be used after material setup has
been performed. Press the Cut Test button and the cutter will cut a circle and square. Make sure that you can weed them cleanly before
sending your design to the cutter.
Depending on your results, you may need to
adjust the Tool Force. It is best to move in adjust the Tool Force. It is best to move in small increments. The do another Test Cut. Try to cut with the least amount of pressure as
possible to make the blade last longer. Each material will need different force settings. You
will need to increase the force as the blade
wears. If the force needs to be set to Max to cut the material, you need a new blade and/or
cutting strip.
Cartridge Holder Indicator
The Cartridge Holder Indicator is located on the Main Control Panel. The panel lights up
when a ribbon cartridge is installed. The lights will flash if the cartridge is installed
incorrectly or if the ink ribbon is empty. If all the lights are flashing, it mean that the ribbon compartment contains a mix of ribbons, wax and resin. Remove the ribbons that are not needed and replace with ribbons all of the same type.
Busy Indicator
The Busy LED will flash while receiving data and during processing.
Setup Indicator
The Setup LED will light and stay lit once the setup of the material is complete.
Front Cover Indicator
The Front Cover LED will flash during setup and when the front cover is open. Closing the front cover causes it to remain lit continuously. The unit will not operate with the cover open.
Cursor Buttons
The Cursor Buttons are located at the bottom center of the Main Control Panel. These
keys control the movement of the Print Head and the material. The Left and Right
Buttons move the Print Head to the left and right. The Up and Down Buttons move the
material in and out of the unit.
Cutter Force Control Slider
The Cutter Force Control Slider controls the amount of
force on the blade. The amount of force will vary
depending on what you are cutting. As the blade ages,
increasing the force will be necessary. Always do a test
cut before cutting your design. If the force needs to be set to Max to cut the material, you need a new blade or
cutting strip.