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Wizard™ CMC Model 8000 RC Getting Started Guide FrameShop FrameShop™ 20-71034-1...
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Wizard CMC 8000 RC Getting Started Manual Contents Check CMC Contents .....................5 Equipment Required ....................5 Where to Find More Information ...................5 Knowledge Base .......................5 Website ........................5 CMC Parts ........................6 Head Labeled ......................6 Cartridges ........................6 Driver Pack/ECU and Air Regulator .................6 The 8000 CMC Parts Labeled ...................7...
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Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com Boot the Computer ....................14 Design the First Mat .....................14 Edit New Mat ......................14 Go to Cut Preview to Cut the First Mat ...............16 Install a Blade ......................17 Put Matboard onto CMC ..................18...
Read Manual before installing and operating equipment. Save Packaging. Equipment Required The CMC Stand must be assembled first before unpacking the Wizard™ CMC (Computerized Mat Cutter) 1/4" female fitting on main airline, or quick disconnect attachment...
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com CMC Parts Head Labeled Cartridges 45° Deboss Deboss Deboss Thin Medium Wide Driver Pack/ECU and Air Regulator Driver Pack Air Regulator CMC 8000RC/FrameShop 20-71034-1 GettingStartedManual8000RCFrameShop http://info.wizardint.com/KB/default.aspx#pageid=getting_started_manual_8000_rc...
The 8000 CMC Parts Labeled A: Belt Anchor I: Drive shaft B: Magnetic Stop J: Belt anchor C: Bottom cover containing vertical belt tension K: Upper cover adjustment. L: Upper rail, containing drive belt D: Head and the blade depth knob M: Backing mat (2 layers) E: Head grabber arm N: Horizontal tension adjustment (upper rail)
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com Setting up the CMC Congratulations on acquiring the Wizard™ computerized mat cutter (CMC). The following instructions will walk you through unpacking and setting up the CMC.
Remove Gantry Cover 1. Remove the screw holding the bottom gantry cover in place, and set the cover and screw aside aside. Removing the Shipping Blocks 1. Locate the four shipping blocks holding the gantry in place. There are two on the upper gantry. One is to the left of the gantry on the underside of the top rail, and one is to the right of the gantry on the top of the rail.
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com Check Squareness Check the Drive Belt Lines 1. Move the gantry all the way to the left. Move the gantry slowly toward the right until a red mark is visible on the drive belt of the upper gantry.
6. Holding the head in position so that the head lines up neatly to the head grabber arm, replace the two 5/32” screws, making sure they go into the head grabber arm and into the head and tighten firmly. 7. Connect the air to the head by twisting the two air fittings together, matching colors. 8.
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com Attaching Air Lines and Air Regulator Air Lines are color coordinated. Color refers to connector, not the color of the tubing. 1. Follow the air line with the blue connector from the top of the gantry.
Hook up Computer Hook up Computer Peripherals 1. Place the computer on the computer stand. 2. Hook up the keyboard and mouse by plugging their USB cables into the computer. Some of the USB connections are in the back, and some are available along the side. 3.
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com 5. Connect the other end of the ECU power supply plug to the top port behind the emergency stop on the back of the board. Make sure the plug is firmly inserted to ensure the grounding wire makes contact.
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2. Stay on the Single tab. There are three tabs to select from: Single, Multi, and Array. Opening Size 3. Enter 5x7 (approx. 13x18 cm) for width and height of the opening. NOTE: The Outside size field will display on the top if Edit Opening Size First is unchecked in the Admin >...
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com Select Template 6. Click on the template thumbnail under template design. 7. Template library opens. Note: There are several pages of templates. Click on one of the numbered tabs to see a new page.
Blade Depth Settings 1. Select the desired layer on the Cut Preview Screen. 2. Click on the Blade Depth button. 3. On the blade depth screen, select the new blade depth number under opening if desired. For this first mat, leave it at the default setting of 10. 4.
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com NOTE: If the blade cartridge is accidently inserted backward, DO NOT pull upward on the blade cartridge release as this could result in damage to the footblock assembly.
Align the Head When Motors are Disengaged Align the Head Never pull/push on the Drive Shaft to move the Gantry. Use the Gantry Arm. 1. Rotate the foot block into the 12 O’Clock position, with the blade cartridge on top of the head. 2.
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com Insert Blade Cartridge and Adjust Blade Depth If the current layer uses a different blade cartridge or is a different thickness than the last layer cut, the user is prompted to change the blade cartridge and/or the blade depth.
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5. The new template is displayed. Go to Cut Preview 6. Click Cut to go to the Cut Preview screen. Outside Cut 7. You can toggle the Outside Cut on or off by clicking the Cut Outside toggle. Put Matboard on the CMC 8.
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com Changing the Blade Using the 45° Cartridge Changing the Blade 1. Push the blade cartridge release down to eject the blade cartridge. 2. Remove the blade from blade cartridge.
Click check for corners on the license screen. FrameShop will use the internet connection to download corners. If not connected to the internet, FrameShop can connect to Wizard via a modem. Q: My FrameShop keeps opening in demo mode and will not cut. What should I check? Make sure that the ECU is properly hooked up, plugged in and turned on.
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardcutters.com Hardware Maintenance Paper dust is very abrasive. The CMC is a high tech precision piece of equipment that requires periodic tuning for accurate mat cutting. Damage caused by improper maintenance is not covered by warranty and will necessitate return of the CMC to the factory for rebuilding/repair.
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