NECCHI CR2 Cutting Plotter User Guide

NECCHI CR2 Cutting Plotter

Technical Specifications

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the NECCHI CREATOR EXPRESS cutting plotter, which offers superior performance, ensuring fast and flawless results. Please read this manual carefully to ensure optimal use of the device and retain it for future reference.

NOTE:
NECCHI reserves the right to make product improvements without prior notice.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

•  1 Necchi Creator Express Cutting Machine
• 1 Medium-Tack Mat 30.5 x 30.5 cm
•  1 Blade Holder
•  2 Standard 45° Blades
•  1 Deep-Cut Blade 60°
• 1 Marker Pen
• 1 Marker Pen Adapter
•  1 Power Cord
•  1 USB Cable
• 1 Instruction Manual

TOOLS AVAILABLE SEPARATELY 

• Mats of various sizes and with different tack levels
• Rotary Blade for Cutting Fabric
•  Pointed Engraving Tool
•  Burin Tool for Creating Impressions and Folds
•  Heat-Labile Fabric Marker
•  Accessories for Working on Projects
•  Any New Tools for Additional Work

Safety Information

Safety Precautions

• This product poses a risk of mechanical injury, fire, and electric shock. Strictly follow safety regulations when using it.
• This product contains complex mechanical parts. Children under 14 must use it under adult supervision.
• This product is intended for use in dry indoor environments only. Do not use it in humid locations or near water or liquids.
• The cutting plotter is equipped with a sharp blade; use caution when using it.
• If you need to replace a damaged blade or tool, first disconnect the power to ensure the machine is safe without power before replacing it.
• The blade is very sharp and can easily cause cuts. Children are strictly prohibited from touching it. The blade and small parts must be kept out of reach of children.
• Disassembling or modifying this product without authorization is strictly prohibited.
• Use the product’s original power adapter and connect it to a grounded power outlet to avoid electric shock.
• The power cord should not hang over a table or countertop where it could be tripped over, tangled, or accidentally pulled (especially by children).
• Make sure the product is turned off before unplugging the power cord. Do not pull directly on the power cord.
• Use the product on a solid, non-slip, open table or countertop. Do not place it on a tablecloth or other smooth surface. Before use, remove the rubber foot on the bottom of the product and any debris and foreign objects surrounding it to prevent the product from slipping and becoming damaged.
• Using the product near easily tangled objects, such as curtains and blinds, is strictly prohibited.
• Ensure there is at least 30 cm of open space in front and behind the machine so that the cutting mat can move freely within the machine.
• During cutting, even if the cutting mat stops moving, do not touch the mat or the cutting material to avoid injury.
• When the product is not in use, completely disconnect the power supply before performing any maintenance or cleaning.
• To clean the product, use a soft cloth soaked in neutral detergent or water. Do not use flammable liquids, acetone, or other corrosive solvents to avoid damaging the machine’s surface.
• For long-term storage, choose a dry, ventilated location, avoiding direct sunlight or high-temperature environments to maintain product performance and extend its life.
• Do not store the machine in a humid environment or in an environment with corrosive chemical gases to avoid damage to the electronic components and mechanical structures.

Description of the machine

1. Bezel
2. Pen Holder
3. Tool Holder
4. Carriage
5. Pad Load/Unload Button
6. Power Button
7. Tool Slots
8. Touch Screen
9. Safety Clip
10. Transport Roller
11. Sensor Pad Guide
12. Front Door
13. USB Port
14. Data Line Port
15. Power Supply

Operations

 Power On & Connection

1. Neche Create software. Address For The download and connection instructions https://www.necchi.it/creatorexpress
2. Connect the power cord to the machine, making sure That the other end is inserted into a compatible socket.
3. Use the cable data in equipment to connect the machine and the computer to the same network.
4.  Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds to turn on the device.

Install/Replace Blade (Standard Cutting Blade) 

1.  Remove the blade cap.
2. Insert the blade in the blade holder
3.  To remove the blade, gently push the plunger at the top of the tool and extract the blade.

Tool and pen placement
Left Clamps for pens only; Right Clamps for cutting tools only

1. Open the clamp latch.
2.  Insert pen/cutting tool.
3. Close the clip.
4. Align Rotary Cutting Blade with Type-C interface when installing

 Load And I unload of the mat from cut

1.  Remove transparent film from cutting mat 2.
2. Attack The material to the cutting mat
3.  Insert mat into guide slot until it clicks, flush against feed roller
4. Keep the cutting mat in this position and press the key “Load/Unload”. Wait about 2 seconds. It’s It is also possible to start the upload directly from the program.
5. During feeding, press “Load/Unload” to eject material
   CAUTION: Make sure the machine is stop before downloading the material. Do not forcefully retract the paper.
6. Remove The material cut with a hook or tweezers.

 Touch Screen

1.  Documents: Save cutting files or cutting projects in the archive local, supporting until to 4 cutting files and 4 cutting projects.
2.  Key USB: After inserted there key USB, the file in the key they can to be beds and cut.
3.  Settings: Opens The menu of the settings.
4.  Repeat the cut: Click to repeat the last cut made.
5. Load/Unload material buttons: If material is not loaded, click to automatically load it. If The material has loaded, click to automatically eject it.
6.  Directional buttons: Controls movement of the trolley from left to right and stops automatically when it hits the edge; control the movement of the mat from cut up and down.
7. Reset button: Click on the central icon to bring the cart to the origin.
8.  Parameter settings: Set the left and right tool types and cutting parameters, including pressure and cut speed (see also chapter regarding Default Parameters).Settings Menu
   
9.  WiFi: Configuration and connection to the Wi- Fi.
10. Camera and calibration: adjustment of the brightness of the LED light and calibration of the left and right tool clamp.
11. Screen: regulation of the brightness of the touch screen, as well as automatic sleep and shutdown settings.
12.  Mat: Choice of the mat.
13. Unit of measure: Settings from the unit in mm and inches.
14. Proportion: Adjusts the consistency between the size of the file of cut and the actual size of the cut.
15.  Language: Setting from the tongue.
16.  Theme: Settings of style of the interface user.
17. Info: System information.

Parameters Defaults
From the main menu, touching the icon of the gear (point 8 of the previous info gram), it is possible to log in to the menu from the settings of the parameters default. It is possible to set up to 6 parameters for quick access to your most used settings.

1. Open the default settings menu and tap the “Defaults” button to change and save the parameters to your liking. First tap the icon of the gear to rename the default setting.
2. A keyboard will open. Use the arrow in the lower right corner to delete the existing name. and rename the parameter as desired (e.g. Glitter Vinyl). Touch the OK button. Now select the parameter renamed by tapping on the reference window.
3. Set the speed and strength of the marker holder (SX) and of the accommodation instruments (Right), then the own preferences. When selecting the instrument panel (Right) tap the gear icon at the bottom to right to select the desired instrument. Touch the icon of the floppy disk to save the settings.

Calibration of the machine
If the function Print & Cut (before print and then cut) should not give good result, it is possible to do a calibration thanks to the integrated camera.

1. X Before calibration, load a sheet of clear paper on the mat sticker. Open Settings.
2. Select the camera and touch calibrate to enter the machine calibration mode.
3. Move the cart to an empty area of the sheet, then touch the settings button on the touch screen.
4. To calibrate the right housing position the blade, you will have to use the marker with the appropriate one adapter. Insert The marker into the adapter and then insert both into the right slot. Tap “Right Tool Calibration”. The marker will draw a grill on the sheet and will take a picture of it.
5. Use the arrow keys to move the red “+” symbol to the center of the grid, do click on “OK” And the machine will perform and will complete automatically the calibration.
6. To calibrate the left tool, tap “Calibration tool left”. There procedure It is the same as the right tool, but the marker will have to be inserted without the adapter as usual.z

Maintenance and cleaning

• The frequent use of the machine can cause the accumulation of debris around the roller conveyor and the shaft. To clean the machine, use a cleaning tool such as a soft cloth and alcohol (70% or higher).
• CAUTION: Do not use corrosive solutions to clean the machine, as they may damage it. Make sure that the machine is turned off before cleaning it to avoid electric shocks!

Quick Commands

1. Power on: Press Power Button
2. Power off: Press Power Button
3. Load Paper: Press Feed Button when idle
4. Unload Paper: Press Feed Button during operation