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Head Removal

  • Turn off the ECU/Driver Pack.

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  • Click the

reset motors button
  • Reset Motors Button on the cut preview and click OK on the release motors prompt if it displays.

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  • Push the blade cartridge release down to eject the blade cartridge.

  • Turn off the air.

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  • Remove the hood from the

gantry
  • Gantry by unscrewing the screws that hold it in place and set aside.

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  • Move the

gantry
  • Gantry to the right side of the

board
  • Board until the

foot block
  • Footblock is off the

board
  • Board.

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  • Disconnect the

head
  • Head power plug (square connection) from the

head
  • Head grabber arm.

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  • Disconnect the air to the

head
  • Head by untwisting the two air fittings.

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  • Remove the two 5/32” screws and set aside.

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  • Roll the

head
  • Head down the

gantry
  • Gantry until it rolls off the

gantry
  • Gantry, taking care not to drop it.

  • Package it for return to Wizard.

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Head Installation

  • Keep the

gantry
  • Gantry on the right edge of the CMC.

  • Point the replacement

head
  • Head so that the

foot block
  • Footblock faces toward the CMC and the wheels are close to the bottom of the

gantry
  • Gantry.

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  • Line up the wheels on the

head
  • Head to the center channels of the

gantry
  • Gantry arm and ease the

head
  • Head onto the

gantry
  • Gantry.

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  • Roll the

head
  • Head up the

gantry
  • Gantry until it lines up to the

head
  • Head grabber arm on the right side of the

gantry
  • Gantry.

Info
  • NOTE: If you are installing the

head
  • Head and having difficulty getting the

head
  • Head wheels onto the

gantry
  • Gantry, see “Head Wheel Adjustment” further below.

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  • Holding the

head
  • Head in position so that the

head
  • Head lines up neatly to the

head
  • Head grabber arm, replace the two 5/32” screws, making sure they go into the

head
  • Head grabber arm and into the

head
  • Head and tighten firmly.

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  • Connect the air to the

head
  • Head by twisting the two air fittings together, matching colors.

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  • Connect the

head
  • Head power plug (square connection) to the

head
  • Head grabber arm.

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  • Reinstall the

gantry
  • Gantry hood, replacing the screws removed earlier.

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  • Lift the

head
  • Head up so that the

foot block
  • Footblock does not strike the side of the

board
  • Board and move the

gantry
  • Gantry to the left. Turn on the air.

  • You have installed the

head
  • Head.

Warning

IMPORTANT: PROCEED TO

HEAD

Head WHEEL ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS.

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Head Wheel Adjustment

Warning

WARNING: To avoid damage to the

head

Head, do not loosen the

head

Head wheel screws without first aligning the

head

Head to the middle of the

board

Board.

  • Go to the cut preview screen.

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  • Manually move the

head
  • Head and the

gantry
  • Gantry to the middle of the

board
  • Board, and click the

power
  • Power button and

align
  • Align the

head
  • Head in this position.

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  • Locate the

head
  • Head wheel adjustment Allen screws on the left side of the

head
  • Head under the blade depth adjustment plate.

  • They are next to the

head
  • Head wheels and are marked with red dots. Do not touch the Allen screws on the wheels themselves.

  • Loosen each

head
  • Head wheel adjustment Allen screw only until the wheels are loose; about two full turns.

  • The wheels are spring-loaded and will pop into place.

Info
  • NOTE: If having difficulty getting the

head
  • Head wheels onto the

gantry
  • Gantry during

head
  • Head installation, loosen the

head
  • Head wheel adjustment screws, roll the

head
  • Head onto the

gantry
  • Gantry, then continue with the following instructions.

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  • Grasp the

head
  • Head with both hands and gently rock it back and forth to ensure that the wheels are lined up to the

gantry
  • Gantry grooves.

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  • Holding the

head
  • Head up so that it is level with the

board
  • Board, retighten the

head
  • Head wheel adjustment Allen screws consecutively; tighten the top screw half a turn, then the bottom screw half a turn, back to the top and continue until they are both tight.

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  • Check each of the

head
  • Head wheels to make sure there is no movement.

  • There are the two visible wheels on the left side of the

head
  • Head under the blade depth adjustment plate, and two wheels on the backside of the

gantry
  • Gantry, which can be felt by hand.

  • They should sit firmly into the

gantry
  • Gantry groove and be difficult to turn.

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  • If not, repeat these steps of loosening the wheels, gently rocking the

head
  • Head back and forth, then retightening the wheels.

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  • The

head
  • Head wheels have now been adjusted.

  • Click on the

reset motors button
  • Reset Motors Button, click OK on the reset motors screen if it displays.

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  • Return the

head
  • Head to the home position.

  • Reinstall the blade cartridge if necessary.

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Warning

Call Customer Support if you have any questions at 425/551-4300 or 888/855-3335.

Installing the 8500e SBT+ Software Update

Step 1: Put in the CD to Install MatDesigner

  • Insert the MatDesigner CD.

  • The installer will open to the main screen.

  • Click MatDesigner to install the MatDesigner software.

  • It may take a minute for the next screen to open.

Step 2: Entering a Product Key

  • Enter product key from the CD cover for new or pre-5.4 install. If you click continue with no key entered it will install a demo with cutting disabled.

  • If installing an update that needs no product key, it will skip this screen and continue to step 3.

  • Click Continue.

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Step 3: Software License Agreement

  • Click Accept on Software License Screen. Software will begin to install.

  • This is a long install, so be patient.

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  • After software is installed, Click Finish.

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Step 4: Click Exit

  • The software is now installed.

  • Click Release Notes, Getting Started, or Editor Tutorial documents if desired.

  • Click Exit to exit from the MatDesigner installer.

  • Place the Installation CD in a safe place.

  • REBOOT the computer.

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Step 5: Activate the Software

  • After rebooting, MatDesigner software will open the License Activation screen.

  • Click Next.

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  • Select Automatic.

  • It will connect via your ISP, or if not connected, it will manually dial in.

  • Click Next.

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  • License Activation screen confirms software is activated.

  • Click Finished.

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8500e SBT+ Features

Replace Cartridges

  • The new 8500e SBT+

head
  • Head features updated cartridges.

  • Return the original 45° black cartridge, the original 90° green cartridge and the

head
  • Head to Wizard as directed.

  • The same blades can be used and do not need to be replaced.

Black Cartridge

  • The 45° black cartridge is not supported for blade depths deeper than 16.

  • Use the 45°+ yellow cartridge for deeper

matboard
  • matBoard.

Software Version Check

  • Make sure that the software version states “Model: 8500e-SBT+” in the MatDesigner software main screen.

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