This page is just for the initial setup for a new account that hasn’t used Cutting Master 5 on the workstation.
The software will retain these settings from one use to the next, however if the account is reset due to regular maintenance or updating software, you will need to re-do these settings.
<aside> ❗
10/2026 - Cutting Master 5, is not compatible with Illustrator 2026, right click your file and select OPEN IN > Illustrator 2025. If you do not see the Cutting Master 5 option under the File menu, make sure you are using the correct version of Illustrator.
</aside>
In Illustrator go to File menu, select "Cutting Master 5" and "Send to Cutting Master 5”
1 - Click on the “+” icon on the top of the control panel on the right side of the screen.
2 - The "Add Cutter" dialog box will appear on the display. Under Model, find the option for “FC2250-120” and set the connection type to USB. Leave the “Link to destination cutter” box unchecked.
3 - Click OK to complete the adding the plotter.
1 - Once you have the plotter added to the workstation, click on the 2nd tab at the top
2 - Click the box for “Enable Driver Options” and set the condition to “Condition 6”
1 - Click on the 3rd tab
2 - at the bottom, look for a dropdown for “Step Size” and set that to “0.025mm”