The information in this article is applicable starting from PrimeCenter V3.0.
Find in this article the settings specific to the Zund Cut Center driver used in PrimeCenter. These settings are available from Cutter options .
- To learn more about creating and editing cutters, read this article.
- To learn more about how the different options work, read this article.
Warning - Known issue from ZCC 3.4.3
The media list can not be synchronized with ZCC 3.4.3. We suggest upgrading your ZCC software to 3.5 or up to be able to have this synchronization again.
Specifications
Job submission method
| Hotfolder: cut files are generated in a folder. | Supported |
| Network: cut files are directly sent to the controller. | Supported |
Cut file format
| Format | ZCC (compatible since ZCC 3.1) |
ZCC 4.5 is supported starting from PrimeCenter V4.0.
History
PrimeCenter V4.2
Improved |
The media selected for your recipe is now displayed in the cutter options to help you choose the right material. |
PrimeCenter V4.1
Improved |
The "Get estimated time" option is now hidden when the cutter is not connected to the cutter controller. |
Improved |
When using controller connection mode, an error is now shown until the controller is reached at least once. After that, the driver can keep working with stored data if the connection is lost. RecommendationIf the cutter is not intended to be connected, we recommend using offline mode to avoid connection errors.
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Fixed |
Incorrect IP address or port settings no longer cause PrimeCenter to freeze when the connection to the cutter controller is enabled. |
PrimeCenter V4.0
Improved |
When using a ZCC cutter without connecting it to PrimeCenter, you can now choose to generate cut files for ZCC cutter controller versions other than V4. |
Improved |
The thickness field now appears only when the value is adjustable. |
Improved |
The list of methods and materials is updated every hour to stay synchronized with the cutter controller. |
Fixed |
When the driver is configured with an output folder that is not writable, an error is now correctly reported. |
PrimeCenter V3.3
Fixed |
You can now use the driver without synchronizing with the cutter controller. | ||
PrimeCenter V3.2.1
Fixed |
When sending cut files to the controller via network, special characters not allowed in file names are automatically replaced by '_' to prevent errors, matching the behavior when using a hotfolder. | ||
PrimeCenter V3.2
Removed |
Metadata in .zcc files is no longer grouped by contour name, allowing integration with picker robots. | ||
Fixed |
The driver no longer sends empty messages to the cutter controller. | ||
Fixed |
On Windows, with non-English languages, saving a cutter configuration with an invalid hostname no longer triggers an infinite load and timeout. The driver now handles such errors correctly. | ||
PrimeCenter V3.1.1
Fixed |
The "Print orientation arrows" option no longer causes cut marks to be placed outside the media. | ||
PrimeCenter V3.1
Fixed |
With ZCC V4.2, time estimation is now working correctly. | ||
PrimeCenter V3.0
New |
Zund Cut Center driver is available. | ||
Cutter options
Cut mark shape and size
| Field | Cross | Circle |
|---|---|---|
| Size (mm) | min = max(3 ; thickness*3) default = 10 max = 12 |
min = 3
default = 6
max = 12
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| Thickness (mm) | min = 0,5 default = 1 max = min(size/3 ; 4) |
n/a |
Cut marks
Options
For further details on each option, refer to this article.
| Origin extra mark | Supported |
| Placement | Edges and corners |
| Placement priority | Priority to optical codes |
| Internal cut marks only | Supported |
Origin extra mark placement
The choice of the origin extra mark placement determines the origin point.
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Horizontal When selected, the bottom-right corner of the design becomes the origin. In this case, an edge cut mark at the bottom-right corner is mandatory. |
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Vertical When selected, the top-right corner of the design becomes the origin. In this case, an edge cut mark at the top-right corner is mandatory. |
Ranges
Info
There is a non-reducible minimum distance of 40 mm between the cut marks and any other element, such as optical codes.
| Field | Range | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Margins from media borders (mm) | min = 0 | default = 10 | max = 999 |
| Margins from image trimbox (mm) | min = -999 | default = 5 | max = 999 |
| Spacing between edge marks (mm) | min = 80 | default = 400 | max = 9 999 |
| Spacing between internal marks (mm) | min = 80 | default = 400 | max = 9 999 |
Optical code
General options
For further details on each option, refer to this article.
| Print code as text | Supported |
| Add orientation information in the code | Native (no displayed option) |
| Optical code position | 3 codes / edge |
ZCC-specific options
Print orientation arrows 
Enable this option to print orientation arrows that allow you to quickly verify the orientation of the printing.
Ranges
| Field | Range | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| QR code size (mm) | min = 15 | default = 20 | max = 50 |
| Bar code width (mm) | min = 35 | default = 70 | max = 250 |
| Bar code height (mm) | min = 5 | default = 13 | max = 100 |
| Anchor offset (mm) | min = -999 | default = 10 | max = 999 |
| Margins from image trimbox (mm) | min = -999 | default = 5 | max = 999 |
Addtional options
Get estimated cutting time
By activating this option, you can access to an estimated cutting time for each generated layout.
Generate a thumbnail
You can create a thumbnail that will be used by the cutter controller.
Include metadata
With a ZCC version 3.3 or higher and a synchronized cutter, metadata is natively included in the cut file (no displayed option).
Retrieve materials and methods
Synchronize PrimeCenter with the cutter and collect a list of materials and methods.
If you modify the materials on your controller while PrimeCenter is running, refresh (ctrl/cmd + R) or restart the software to update the list.
If you modify the materials on the cutter controller while the software is running, the material list is automatically updated in the software when:
- you save the cutter in the settings (either during creation or modification),
- you select the cutter in a recipe,
- you click the Reset button in the Cutter options,
- or automatically every hour.
You can also manually refresh the material list at any time by clicking the Refresh button in the Cutter options within a recipe.
Methods and contours association
Starting from PrimeCenter V3.0:
- The association of methods and contours moved from a dedicated tab in the main interface to the Cutter options.
- It is mandatory to associate at least one method to a contour to run the recipe.
Choose a material in the Cutter options, and its associated methods will be retrieved from the cutter.
Good to know
- You can associate a method with multiple cut contour names!
- Cut contours that are not associated with a method will not be exported.
🔄 Cutter synchronization
PrimeCenter settings
The synchronization with the cutter controller is done from Settings > Cutters tab. Check this article for more details.
Warning
The media list can not be synchronized with ZCC 3.4.3. We suggest upgrading your ZCC software to 3.5 or up to be able to have this synchronization again.
ZCC settings
Checking your ZCC options
Open your installed Zund Cut Center software to view your products, options, and system information.
Info
For further details, consult the Zund Cut Center documentation. The Zund service and support team is also available to assist with any inquiries. If certain features are not listed in your ZCC options, reach out to your Zund reseller for assistance and more information.
Feature access by ZCC version
ZCC version 3.x
The ZCC Cut Queue option is essential for utilizing a range of features aimed at facilitating your production processes. Ensure that the Cut Queue option is activated to access:
- hotfolders
- time estimation
- email notifications
- batch/barcode production
ZCC version 4.x
For users of ZCC version 4.x, it is imperative to have both the ZCC Advanced license and the Cut Server activated. These components are necessary to benefit from:
- hotfolders
- time estimation
- TCP connection to PrimeCenter