BREN CraftPro 400 Series Manuel utilisateur
V.1June 2017
BREN Inc.
1-800-826-3991
8256 Horton Highway
College Grove, TN 37046
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rights reserved. 2017
BREN 424 CraftPro
User Manual
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Important Information
Important Information
Thank you for purchasing the BREN CraftPro Cutting Plotter.
Beforeyou use the cutting plotter, please make sure that you have read the
safety precautions and instructions below.
Caution
!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
For safety concern, please always hold the cutter firmly from the bottom while moving
it. Do not move the cutter by clasping the depression area on both sides.
Do not shake or drop the blade holder, a blade tip can fly out.
During an operation, do not touch any of the moving parts of this machine (such as the
carriage). Also be careful to make sure that clothing and hair do not get caught.
Always connect the power cable to a grounded outlet.
Always use the accessory power cable which is provided. Do not wire the power cable
so that it becomes bent or caught between objects.
Do not connect the power cable to branching outlet to which other machines are also
connected, or use an extension cable. There is danger of overheating and of
mis-operation of the machine.
Keep the tools away from children where they can reach.
Always put the pinch rollers within the white marks.
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Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
BREN CraftPro series cutting plotters have been designed to produce computer-generated
images or perform contour cutting on sheets or rolls ofvinyl media. In addition to
performing quality cutting on sheet or rolls of media, BREN CraftPro series cutting plotters
can also be used as a pen plotter.
This manual covers the following models of BREN CraftPro series cutting plotters:
CraftPro 424 for media width: 50mm(1.97”) ~ 719mm(28.3”)
1.2 Package Items
The package of BREN CraftPro contents the items listed below,please check
carefully.If you find any item missing, please contact BREN customer service.
1 BREN 424 CraftPro Cutting plotter.
1 BREN Software Installation CD-ROM
1 CraftPro User Manual
1 AC power Cord
1 USB Cable.
1 set of Blade Holder Assembly (Installed in tool carriage of the cutting plotter)
2 45 degree Blades (One installed in Blade Holder)
1 Safety Blade
1 pair of Tweezers
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1.3 Product Features
The followings are the main features ofthe BREN CraftP
‧Up to 12.34 oz (or 350 grams) of cutting force.
‧Up to 705 per second cutting speed (at 45 degree direction.)
‧Guaranty 10-foot (3 meters) tracking.
‧Enhanced Automatic-Aligning System (AAS II) for auto contour cutting.
1.4 The Appearance (BREN 424 CraftPro)
1.4.1 The Front View
Object Description
A Primary Pinch Roller To help hold the media during cutting.
B Cutting Strip To help slice off media.
C Alignment Ruler To align media with clear guideline marks
D Carriage Performs the cutting or plotting with the installed blade or
pen.
E Blade Holder Holds the blade.
F Platen The surface for holding and supporting media in operation.
G Cutting Pad To protect blade and plate in operation.
H Control Panel To consist of 10 control keys and 6 LED lights.
J Grit Areas To move media back and forth in operation
Figure 1-1
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1.4.2 The Side Views
Object
Description
K
AC Power Connector
To insert the AC power cord.
L
Fuse
3Amp.
M
Power Switch
To turn on or off the machine.
N
USB Connector To connect the machine and a computer through a
USB cable.
O Serial Interface Connector To connect the machine and a computer through a
RS-232 cable.
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Figure 1-3
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Figure 1-2
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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Precaution
Please read below information carefully before you start installation.
Notice 1
Make sure the power switch is off before installing the cutting plotter.
Carefully handle the cutter to prevent any injuries.
Notice 2 Choosing a proper place before setting up the cutting plotter
Before installing your cutting plotter, select a suitable location, which meets the following
conditions.
The machine can be approached easily from any direction.
Keep enough space for the machine, accessories and supplies.
Keep the working area stable, avoiding severe vibration.
Keep the temperature between 60-86oF in the workshop.
Keep the relative humidity between 25%and 75% in the workshop.
Protecting the machine from dust andstrong aircurrent.
Preventing the machine from direct sunlight orextremely bright
lighting.
Notice 3 Connecting the Power Supply
Check the plug of the power cord to see if it mates with the wall outlet. If not, please contact
your dealer.
Insert the plug (male) into a grounded power outlet.
Insert the other end (female) of power cord into the AC connector of cutting plotter.
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Figure 2-1
Figure 2-3
Figure 2-2
2.2 Media Loading
2.2.1 Loading the Sheet Media
Toload the media properly,please follow the
procedures below:
Step 1
Lift the 2 levers at the backside of the cutter to lift
the pinch rollers
Step 2
Load your media on the platen and slide it under
the pinch rollers from either the front side or the
backside. The alignment rulers on the platen
extension will help you to adjust the
media precisely (Figure 2-2).
Step 3
Then move the pinch rollers manually to the proper position. Be sure the pinch rollers
must be positioned above the grit areas.The stickers on the main beam show the
position of the grit areas. (Figure 2-3).
Stickers
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CAUTION!!!
Make sure the Primary and secondary pinch rollers are set toright positions.
Position thePrimary Pinch Rollersatthe right and left sides ofmedia.
Position the Secondary Pinch Roller atthe center ofmedia.
Note: BREN CraftPro serves as an illustrator here.
Figure 2-4
Secondary Pinch Roller
Figure 2-5
Step 4
Push the lever backward to lower down the pinch rollers.
Step 5
After turn on the power,the tool carriage will measure the size of the media
automatically.And the cutter begins to work.
Primary Pinch Roller
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Figure 2-6 Figure 2-7
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2.2.2 Loading the Roll Media
You can use the stand. Please refer to Chapter 2.2 for hardware setup, and Chapter 2.5.1
for media loading.
2.2.3 How to change the poll size without turning off the machine?
Have the machine on-line, press origin set once and the red error light will start blinking,
then pressed again and the machine will start moving to get the new size. Then open the
VLCD and under the poll size you will find the new measurements.
Note:
Always adjust the position with the pinch rollers raised.
Please reposition the pinch roller by holding the center of the pinch roller and
moving itfrom the rear end ofthe machine. (Figure 2-6)
DO NOT move the pinch roller by holding its front rubber roller (Figure 2-7).
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2.3 Cable Connection
The cutting plotter communicates with a computer through a USB (Universal Serial Bus, a
Serial port (RS-232C or Ethernet. This chapter shows you how to connect the cutting plotter
to a host computer and how to set up the computer/cutting plotter interconnection.
!! Notice: When USB connection is enabled, serial port will be disabled automatically.
2.3.1 USB Interface
BREN CraftPro built-in USB interface arebased on the Universal Serial Bus
Specifications Revision 2.0 (Full Speed).
2.3.2 Connecting your BREN CraftPro cutter
1. Turn on the machine.
2. Connect the USB connector tothe machine and then start the BREN driver installation
process.
WINDOWS WILL DETECT THE USB AUTOMATICALLY
BUT YOUR CUTTER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE
USED UNTIL DRIVER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY!!!
Figure 2-8
Serial Interface Connector (RS232C) –
used to connect the cutting plotter to a
computer through a serial interface cable.
USB Connector – used to connect the cutting
plotter to a computer through a USB cable.
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