Wizard Debossing

Decorative
Debossing
for Wizard™ CMCs 8000 & 8500
Wizard™ International, Inc.
Contents
NOTES:....................................................................2
Wizard™ CMC Debossing Package... 3
Introduction............................................... 3
Install the Product Key............................. 3
Activate the Software............................... 4
How to Use the Debossing Tools............ 6
How to Install the Debossing Tool........... 6
Before You Deboss - Initial Calibration... 7
Designing Debossed Elements............. 11
Debossing CutArt.................................... 11
Debossing V-Grooves and Template Shapes
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PathTrace and Debossing...................... 14
Other Layout Features............................ 14
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, PO Box 66, Mukilteo, WA 98275
888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardint.com
\Manuals\GettingStartedManualDebossing
07/24/07
NOTES:
Wizard™ CMC Debossing
Package
Introduction
Welcome to the world of debossing. Debossing replaces the Blade
Cartridge with a rounded steel tool that presses the design into the
matboard instead of cutting it. The effect is similar to, but more
understated than cutting a V-Groove. The designs can be much
more intricate, too. There is no worry about lines being too close
together, curves being too tight, or angles being too sharp, because
the matboard is not being cut.
For any questions, Wizard is open between 8am-4:30pm PST Monday
through Friday, and can be contacted at 888/855-3335 or 425/5514300.
Install the Product Key
Before using the debossing package, you need to install the Product
Key.
1. Open the MatDesigner software. Confirm that MatDesigner™
Version 5.5 or later has been installed. If it has not, please install
it now.
2. Close MatDesigner.
3. Click Start > All Programs > Wizard5 > InstallKey.exe.
4. The Product Key screen will open up. Enter the Product Key into
the Product Key fields and Click Continue.
nected, it will manually dial in to activate your system.
5. Click Next.
Fig A.
Fig B.
Fig A: Enter the Product Key.
Fig A: License Activation screen. Fig B: Select to either Call Wizard or
Automatically connect.
5. You should see a confirmation screen that the key was accepted.
If you receive an error, call Wizard Customer Support at 888/8553335.
6. If you select calling Helpdesk, you will need to give them the Information Code displayed. They will then give you a new Activation
Code to enter (Fig C). Enter the new code and Click Next.
Fig A.
Activate the Software
After entering the Product Key, you need to Activate the software.
1. Open MatDesigner.
2. If the software had not been activated, the License Activation
Screen will automatically open. If this screen does not display, then
your software has already been activated, or was pre-activated, and
you can skip the Activate the Software section.
7. Whether you selected calling Helpdesk or selected Automatic,
you will then see the License Activation Screen which will confirm
that your software is now activated (Fig D). Click Finished. The
License Screen will also show that the software is activated (Fig E).
Click Finish.
3. Click Next to begin Activation (Fig A).
4. Select either Automatic which would dial in to Wizard to retrieve
your Activation Code automatically, or Click Call Helpdesk for a new
Activation Code (Fig B). For Automatic, it will connect via your ISP
if you are currently connected to the Internet, or if you are not con-
Fig C.
Fig D.
Fig E.
Fig C: Enter in the new Activation Code if Activating Manually. Fig D:
Activation Complete screen. Fig E: License screen shows software is
activated.
How to Use the Debossing Tools
The Debossing Tools are designed to replace the Blade Cartridge
in the Head. You will be prompted on the screen to change to the
appropriately colored Debossing Tool, and if necessary, change the
Blade Depth. After the CMC has debossed the elements desired,
you will be prompted to replace the debossing tool with the Blade
Cartridge.
How to Install the Debossing Tool
Press the Blade Cartridge Release Lever to remove the Blade Cartridge. Select the desired Deboss Tool:
Deboss Blue Cartridge - Wide
Deboss Red Cartridge - Medium
Deboss White Cartridge - Thin
Note the grooved indent on the back of the cartridge, which is exactly
like the one on the Blade Cartridge. This is the side that should be
facing upward when inserting the Debossing Cartridge. Insert the
Debossing Cartridge into the Head, making sure that the grooved
indent is facing upward. Press the Debossing Cartridge until it clicks
into place.
Before You Deboss - Initial Calibration
There is a configuration field for each of the three Debossing Tools.
These parameters fine tune the placement, the pressure, the size, and
the timing of the debossed elements.
The standard configuration settings are reasonably close, but there
are a few adjustments you will need to make to accommodate the
variations between machines and the debossing cartridges themselves.
This will ensure you get the results you want from the tools and that
the debossed elements are registered perfectly with the openings.
There is a test mat already designed for every adjustment you will
need to make.
Find the Depth Setting
To begin you will need to do some experimentation to determine
the proper pressure. The Blade Depth Knob sets the pressure. The
setting will be approximately 15. This may be a few points more or
less depending on your machine, the matboard you are using and the
effect you want. You will need to this for each tool, too.
Begin with the Wide (Blue) Tool. There are test mats in the software
for each tool. The designs have a variety of curves and straight lines
in all directions so that you will be able to see if the tool is tearing
the surface in any of these situations.
Click the Load Saved Mat button in the Main Screen.
Double click on the Test Mats folder then double click on the folder
DB Test Mats.
Fig A.
Fig B. Fig C.
Fig A: The three Debossing Tools. Fig B: Grooved Indent on the back
of the Debossing Cartridge. Fig C: Grooved Indent faces upward when
inserting the Cartridge into the Head.
Select DB Wide Line and click the Cut button under the thumbnail.
the matboard surface. We decided that the setting would be 15.
Tell the Software
You need to enter the depth value you have found into the configurations.
Open the Configurations Screen by clicking on the Configs button
under Tools on the right of the Cut Preview Screen.
Fig A.
Fig A: Load the Wide Line test mat.
You are now on the Cutting Preview Screen. Set the Blade Depth
Knob to 13. Disregard the prompt when it tells you to set it to 15.
Click Cut and look at the results. It will likely be debossed lightly.
As you turn the Blade Depth Knob higher, more pressure is applied
and the debossing will be more pronounced.
Now set the Blade Depth Knob to 14 and deboss the mat again on
another piece of matboard.
Repeat this mat, turning the Blade Depth Knob one point higher each
time, until you find the depth setting that gives you the best debossing
effect without tearing the surface of the matboard.
Let us imagine that when we debossed at a depth of 16, the tool broke
Fig A.
Fig B.
Fig A: Click the Configs Button. Fig B: Enter the Default Blade Depth
value for each tool.
Click the drop down arrow under Current Bevel Type and select
Deboss at the bottom of the list.
Click the drop down arrow beside Cartridge and select Wide-Blue.
Enter the new depth setting in the Depth Setting field.
Now the software will prompt you to change the depth to 15 whenever
you use the wide tool.
Repeat this procedure for the medium and the thin tools. There are
test mats in the same folder for the medium and the thin tools.
Other Matboards
Maybe the most striking use of debossing is on suede matboard.
Repeat this procedure with suede and you will find that the setting
for suede will be several points higher than for a paper surface
matboard. There is, however, nowhere in the software to register a
second setting to prompt you for different kinds of matboard. Make
a note of it and remember to use this higher depth setting when you
are debossing suede.
Adjust the Placement
Next you will need to make sure the debossed elements are registered
precisely with the cut elements. The test mats have a 3 x 3 inch opening with a debossed line very close to the opening so that you will be
able to see how evenly the line is spaced around the opening.
Begin with the wide tool. Open the mat called DB Wide Test Mat.
Find it by clicking on Load Saved Mat on the Main Screen.
Double click on the Test Mats folder then double click on the folder
DB Test Mats.
Select DB Wide Test Mat and click the Cut button under the thumbnail.
Fig B.
Fig C.
Fig B: Click the Configs Button. Fig C: Edit the Horizontal and Vertical
adjustments as necessary.
Click the plus buttons to move the line to the right or up. Click the
minus buttons to move the line to the left or down.
Repeat the test and adjust the values until the debossed line is perfectly
spaced with the opening.
Repeat this procedure for the medium and the thin tools using the
test mats in the same folder.
Designing Debossed Elements
CutArt, LetterMat, True-Type Fonts (TTF), and V-Groove designs
can all be set to deboss.
Fig A.
Debossing CutArt
Cut the mat and measure to see if the debossed line is evenly spaced
all the way around the opening.
Place the desired CutArt onto the Editor, and Click Properties to edit
it. When you have finished editing, Click on Cut As under Options
to open the drop-down box. Select the desired width setting, such
as Deboss Medium - Red.
If it is not, adjust the values in the Horizontal and Vertical Adjustment
fields in the configurations screen.
NOTE: CutArt designed exclusively for debossing is labeled “DB”
at the beginning of the directory name.
Fig A: Load the Wide Line placement mat.
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Fig A.
Fig B.
Fig A: Select the desired Deboss setting for CutArt. Fig B: Debossed
CutArt displayed on Editor (shown in contrast).
Debossing LetterMat Fonts
Place the desired LetterMat onto the Editor, and Click Properties
to edit it. When you have finished editing, Click on Cut As under
Parameters to open the drop-down box. Select the desired width
setting, such as Deboss Medium - Red.
NOTE: The LetterMat fonts with DB at the end of their names are
already set to deboss with the thin tool.
Fig A.
Fig B.
Fig A: Select the desired Deboss setting for TTF. Fig B: Debossed TTF
displayed on Editor (shown in contrast).
Debossing V-Grooves and Template
Shapes
To deboss a template shape, add a V-Groove, change it to the template
shape desired, then set it to deboss.
On the Openings Tab, Click Add V-Groove Opening. Enter the desired
distance to offset it from the currently selected opening (if applicable).
Click on Properties to edit. Under Options, Click Change to select
a new template shape.
Under Options, Check Use Deboss Tool. Select the desired Deboss
width from the drop-down list.
NOTE: If you select a VG Width value under Options, and select a
Deboss setting, both lines of the Open V-Groove will be debossed.
Fig A.
Fig B.
Fig A: Select the desired Deboss setting for LetterMat. Fig B:
Debossed LetterMat displayed on Editor (shown in contrast).
Debossing TTF Fonts
Place the desired TTF (True Type Font) onto the Editor, and Click
Properties to edit it. When you have finished editing, Click on Cut As
under Options to open the drop-down box. Select the desired width
setting, such as Deboss Medium - Red.
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Fig A.
Fig B.
Fig C.
Fig A: Add a V-Groove. Fig B: Select the desired Template shape and
Deboss setting for the V-Groove. Fig B: Debossed V-Groove Template
shape displayed on Editor (shown in contrast).
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PathTrace and Debossing
In PathTrace you can set any item to deboss. Click on the Set Bevels
Tab. You will notice that the very last Bevel Type is one of the Deboss
width types. Click on the drop-down button next to it to select the
desired deboss width. Then click on the Radio button next to it to
select it. Click on the corner of the desired object to set it to deboss
at the currently selected deboss width.
Fig A.
Fig B.
Fig A: Select the desired Deboss width. Fig B: Make sure Deboss is
selected.
Other Layout Features
Debossed objects of the same deboss width can be merged together.
Select the desired objects, then Click on the Advanced Tab, then Click
Group Openings.
You can also merge them together on the Cut Preview by Clicking
Merge Openings from the Settings Tab.
Debossed objects can be rotated and fanned, too.
For finer adjustments of letters, click the Explode Font button under
the Advanced Tab. Now you can select each letter to move it individually.
Hold the Alt key while you click the arrow keys and the object will
move 0.01 inch (0.2mm in metric) with each click instead of the
usual sixteenth inch.
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