Arc 127 - Initial Setup Guide

Arc 127 - Initial Setup Guide

1. Quick Start Guide

TITLE
Locate the Quick Start Guide Resources

SECTION
00:00:02 Overview and Purpose

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Watch the setup video series step by step to ensure proper setup and minimize downtime.
2) Pause or rewind the videos as needed to follow the instructions accurately.

SECTION
00:00:02 Locate the Quick Start Guide

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Locate the USB drive included with your printer.
2) If the USB drive is missing or its contents are unavailable, check the email received from the dealer where the printer was purchased.
3) Find the Quick Start Guide URL link provided in that email.
4) Double-click the Quick Start Guide PDF file.
5) Click on Important Resources.
6) Download the Quick Start Guide PDF.
7) Save a copy of the PDF to your desktop.

SECTION
00:01:26 Store the Quick Start Guide

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Confirm the Quick Start Guide is a one-page PDF containing QR codes and links to all required setup resources.
2) Store the file in an easily accessible location.
3) Proceed to the next setup video.

2. How to Setup

TITLE
Arc 127 Cutter Uncrating and Initial Assembly

SECTION
00:00:00 Required Tools and Warranty Notice

CHECKLIST
- 17 mm nut driver bit
- Metric hex screwdriver set
- Wrench or pliers
- Drill
- Hammer
- Forklift or lift straps
- Minimum of six people if lifting manually

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Store the original crate for at least 6 months to comply with warranty requirements.

SECTION
00:00:00 Remove Top of Crate

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Loosen and remove all top hex screws.
2) Lift off the top crate panel.
3) Place all screws and bolts into a box for storage.

SECTION
00:00:50 Remove Side Panels

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Use a wrench or pliers to hold the nut.
2) Use a drill to loosen the screws around the side panels.
3) Remove all screws around the crate.
4) Use a hammer to carefully pop out each side panel.
5) Remove the top supporting frame.
6) Remove side panels one by one.
7) Carefully remove the plastic cover, paying close attention to the screen attachment on the left side.

SECTION
00:02:23 Remove Cutter From Crate

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Remove all accessory boxes from the crate.
2) Remove the wooden slab pieces.
3) Lift the cutter off the crate.
4) Use a forklift if available to prevent damage.
5) If a forklift is not available, use lift straps.
6) Use at least six people when lifting manually.
7) Retract the foot stoppers.

SECTION
00:03:35 Unpack Accessories and Screen Assembly

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Unpack all accessories.
2) Review all items to confirm nothing is missing.
3) If any items are missing, contact DTF Station tech support.
4) Carefully remove plastic wrap from the screen attachment.
5) Attach the screen assembly to the cutter body.
6) Inspect all screen and board connections.
7) Push in any partially loose connectors.
8) If unsure, leave the screen as-is and contact a DTF Station technician.

SECTION
00:04:47 Media Assembly Installation

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Locate the rounded edge rod.
2) Insert it into the designated slot.
3) Loosen screws and attach the media attachment assembly brackets.
4) Insert all three screws without tightening.
5) Loosen rod screws.
6) Slide in the media holding rods.
7) Center both rods.
8) Tighten the rod screws without overtightening.
9) Tighten the bracket screws once rods are secured.

SECTION
00:06:56 Electrical Inspection

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Turn the cutter around.
2) Open the bottom cover.
3) Inspect all breaker connections.
4) Slightly loosen each wire screw.
5) Push wires in firmly.
6) Retighten all breaker screws.
7) Check for any loose wires.
8) Close the cover.

SECTION
00:08:39 Catch Basket Installation

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Partially loosen the designated screws.
2) Slide the catch basket brackets into place.
3) Install the catch basket as shown.

SECTION
00:09:30 Air Compressor Silencer and Connection

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Assemble the air compressor silencer.
2) Apply plumber’s tape to the valve threads.
3) Attach the female coupler securely.
4) Locate the air pipe with the male coupler.
5) Connect it to the female coupler.
6) Plug in the power cord.
7) Release the power button.
8) Open the air valve.
9) Verify air pressure exceeds 60 PSI.

SECTION
00:10:46 Air Regulator Adjustment

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Open the backside cover.
2) Locate the air regulator pressure gauge.
3) Set pressure to 20 PSI or approximately 0.5 bar.
4) Release the top black knob.
5) Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust.
6) Have a DTF Station technician review settings if needed.

SECTION
00:12:01 Blade Installation

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Locate the blade and blade holders from the accessory box.
2) Install the blade into the holder as shown.
3) Verify proper blade exposure by viewing from a straight angle.
4) Ensure only the blade tip is barely visible.
5) Avoid excessive blade exposure to prevent belt and blade damage.
6) Attach the blade holder to the carriage.
7) Lock it into place.

SECTION
00:13:35 Electrical Power Connection

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Inspect all plug wire connections.
2) Ensure wires are fully seated.
3) If necessary, have an electrician inspect wiring.
4) For 110V versions, connect the two plugs to separate breakers.
5) Confirm the vacuum connector is on a breaker rated for up to 20 amps.
6) Plug all cords into outlets.
7) Release the emergency stop button.
8) Press the power button.

SECTION
00:15:25 Functional Testing

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Use the screen controls to test left, right, up, and down arrow buttons.
2) Verify the cutter carriage responds correctly.
3) Place film or paper on the belt.
4) Activate the vacuum button.
5) Attempt to move the film or paper to verify vacuum pressure.
6) Press the clamp button.
7) Confirm the clamp lowers to the belt.

SECTION
00:15:25 Completion

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Confirm all functions operate correctly.
2) Refer to the Quick Start Guide for next steps.
3) Contact a DTF Station technician to schedule training.

3. How to Setup Driver on DigiRIP

TITLE
Install Arc 127 Driver in Digital Factory

SECTION
00:00:02 Install Printer Driver

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Launch the Digital Factory installer.
2) If prompted for a first-time installation, click Next.
3) Click Next again.
4) Click Install Printer.
5) Select the printer driver.
6) Choose Universal Controller Driver Plus.
7) Click OK.
8) Click Next.
9) Allow the device packages to download.
10) Click Next once the download is complete.
11) Select the TCP/IP port.
12) Click Next.
13) Click Finish.

SECTION
00:00:55 Open Digital Factory and Verify Driver

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Open Digital Factory.
2) Confirm the Universal Controller driver appears in the queue.
3) Click Devices.
4) Select Manage Devices.
5) Click the Install Cutter icon.

SECTION
00:01:38 Upgrade Cutter Add-On License (If Required)

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) If the Install Cutter icon is disabled, click Help.
2) Select Upgrade License.
3) Enter the cutter add-on upgrade code provided to you.
4) If no upgrade code is available, confirm whether the cutter add-on was purchased.
5) Contact your distributor if planning to purchase the cutter add-on.

SECTION
00:01:38 Locate License File Number

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Click Help.
2) Click About Digital Factory.
3) Verify the version is Digital Factory 11.
4) Click More.
5) Locate the license file number starting with the letter P.
6) Write down the license file number for your distributor.

SECTION
00:02:18 Apply Upgrade Code

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Return to the Help tab.
2) Click Upgrade License.
3) Enter the upgrade code.
4) Restart Digital Factory if prompted.

SECTION
00:02:18 Install Arc 127 Cutter

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Click Devices.
2) Select Manage Devices.
3) Click the Install Cutter icon.
4) Search for Arc 127.
5) Select Arc 127.
6) Click OK.
7) Click Next.
8) Click Finish.

SECTION
00:02:18 Associate Cutter to Queue

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Click Q.
2) Select Manage Queues.
3) Open the Device drop-down menu.
4) Select Arc 127.
5) Click Yes.

SECTION
00:03:10 Configure Output Port

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Open the Port drop-down menu.
2) If COM options are unavailable, click File.
3) Select Port Properties.
4) Set the output folder.
5) Click the three-dot icon.
6) Select Desktop or desired folder.
7) Click OK.
8) Choose Job Name or prompt for name as the output file option.
9) Click OK.
10) Close the window.

SECTION
00:03:10 Completion

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Confirm the Arc 127 driver is installed and associated correctly.
2) Refer to the Queue Properties video for production markup and advanced cutter add-on settings.

4. How to Import Queue Properties for Prestige XL3

TITLE
Set Up Arc 127 Queue in DigiRIP

SECTION
00:00:00 Open Existing DTF Queue

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Open DigiRIP.
2) Navigate to the XL3 queue.
3) Confirm this is the standard DTF printing queue.

SECTION
00:00:00 Import Arc 127 Queue

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Locate the queue folder downloaded from Google Drive.
2) Find the queue file for XL3.
3) Drag and drop the XL3 Arc 127 queue file into DigiRIP.

SECTION
00:00:35 Install and Activate Queue

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) When the queue installation popup appears, click Yes.
2) Confirm the new Arc 127 queue is installed.
3) Check whether the queue is active.
4) If inactive, go to the Main tab.
5) Click Start/Stop Queue to enable the queue.

5. How to Import Queue Properties for Aries 124

TITLE
Set Up Arc 127 Queue in DigiRIP (UV DTF)

SECTION
00:00:00 Download Arc 127 Queue Files

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Open the Arc 127 Google Drive.
2) Download the zip file named Arc 127 Q.
3) Extract the zip file.
4) Locate the queue files for your specific printer.

SECTION
00:00:00 Open Existing Printer Queue

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Open DigiRIP.
2) Navigate to the Aries 124 queue.
3) Confirm this is the regular UV DTF queue.

SECTION
00:00:52 Import Arc 127 Queue

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Open the extracted Arc 127 queue folder.
2) Select the queue file for Aries 124.
3) Drag and drop the file into DigiRIP.
4) When the queue installation popup appears, click Yes.
5) Confirm the Arc 127 queue is installed.

SECTION
00:00:52 Activate Arc 127 Queue

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Verify the queue is inactive after installation.
2) Go to the Main tab.
3) Click Start/Stop Queue to activate the queue.

6. How to Setup Cutter for Printing via USB or Ethernet Cable Connection

TITLE
Connect Arc 127 Cutter Using USB Flash Drive, USB Cable, or Ethernet

SECTION
00:00:00 Locate Connection Accessories

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Locate the cutter accessory box included with the Arc 127.
2) Remove the USB flash drive.
3) Remove the USB cable.
4) Remove the Ethernet cable.

SECTION
00:00:00 USB Flash Drive Connection (Primary Method)

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Use the USB flash drive as the primary connection method for cutting.
2) Refer to the Arc 127 operation video for detailed USB flash drive cutting instructions.

SECTION
00:00:34 USB Cable Connection and Windows Driver Installation

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Open the USB flash drive or the Arc 127 Google Drive.
2) Locate the zip file named Arc 127 Windows Driver.
3) Download and extract the zip file to your device.
4) Open the setup package.
5) Click Extract.
6) Click Next.
7) Check the license agreement option.
8) Click Next to continue installation.
9) Complete the installation to finish driver setup.

SECTION
00:01:21 Configure DigiRIP for USB Cable Connection

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Open DigiRIP.
2) Locate the Arc 127 queue for your printer.
3) Go to Q.
4) Select Manage Queues.
5) Scroll down to the Arc 127 port settings.
6) Select COM3 if the driver installed successfully.
7) Import your files and complete the layout.
8) Go to Cut Jobs.
9) When prompted, manually move blade one to the first registration mark.
10) Return to DigiRIP and click OK.
11) Allow the cutting process to begin.

SECTION
00:02:03 Ethernet Cable Connection and Network Setup

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Open Windows Settings.
2) Go to Network and Internet.
3) Select Ethernet.
4) Locate the IPv4 address section.
5) Click Edit.
6) Set IP settings to Manual.
7) Turn IPv4 On.
8) Enter IP address 192.168.0.233.
9) Set Preferred DNS to 114.114.114.114.
10) Turn DNS over HTTPS Off.
11) Save the settings.

SECTION
00:03:12 Configure DigiRIP for Ethernet Connection

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Open DigiRIP.
2) Locate the Arc 127 queue for your printer.
3) Go to Q.
4) Select Manage Queues.
5) Select TCP/IP as the port type.
6) Enter IP address 192.168.0.233.
7) Set protocol to RAW.
8) Set port number to 9100.
9) Leave other settings as default.
10) Click OK.
11) Import your files and complete the layout.
12) Manually move blade one to the first registration mark.
13) Go to Cut Jobs.
14) Start the cutting process.

7. How to Prepare Cutter for Operation

TITLE
Pre-Operation Setup for Arc 127 Cutter

SECTION
00:00:00 Select Location and Secure Cutter

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Choose a stationary location for the cutter.
2) Ensure access to all four sides of the cutter.
3) Allow a minimum of 2 feet of working space around the cutter.
4) Once positioned, tighten the four foot stoppers to stabilize the cutter during operation.

SECTION
00:00:00 Power Requirements

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Confirm the cutter has dedicated power.
2) For 220V versions, use the single plug that powers both the machine and the vacuum.
3) Ensure the outlet can handle at least 20 amps.
4) For 110V versions, connect the two plugs to separate breakers.
5) Confirm the vacuum connector is on a breaker rated for up to 20 amps.
6) Consult an electrician if needed.

SECTION
00:00:28 Connect and Activate Air Compressor

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Close the air gauge outlet valve by turning it to the side.
2) Pull the hose lock backward to release it.
3) Insert the air tube straight into the connector.
4) Push the hose lock back into place until it clicks.
5) Gently pull the tube to confirm it is securely fastened.
6) Connect the air compressor power plug to the machine if using 220V.
7) If using 110V, connect the air compressor to a separate outlet.
8) Turn on the air valve.
9) Pull the power switch to activate the air compressor.
10) Verify the air compressor pressure gauge is rising.

SECTION
00:00:55 Power On Cutter and Initialize

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Press the cutter power button.
2) Wait for the initialization process to complete.
3) Confirm the carriage moves to the front corner.
4) Verify the main screen appears after initialization.

SECTION
00:01:23 Install Blade and Blade Holder

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Locate the cutter accessory box.
2) Remove the blade and blade holder.
3) Wear protective gloves to avoid sharp metal edges.
4) Remove the blade from the case and sleeve.
5) Insert the blade into the blade holder.
6) Set the blade exposure length to approximately 1 mm.
7) View from a straight angle to confirm the blade tip is barely visible.
8) Avoid excessive blade exposure to prevent belt damage and premature blade wear.
9) Attach the blade holder to the carriage.
10) Lock the blade holder into place.

SECTION
00:02:04 Completion

INSTRUCTION STEPS
1) Confirm all preparation steps are complete.
2) Proceed with operating the Arc 127 cutter.

 
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