Section 7: Using the Epilog Dashboard
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For ease of use, we recommend that you set your vector lines to 0.001 or 0.003
inches. These line weights are the most commonly used in most software
applications and as you gain experience, setting them will become second nature.
As you can see from the table above, these line weights will vector cut at all
resolutions.
When using vector mode, it is necessary to design your job to give the intended
result. Objects and text should be unfilled and drawn with the thinnest possible
outline (other than zero), as shown below. A .001 inch (.025 mm) is
recommended.
CORRECT Vector setup INCORRECT Vector setup
Combined
“Combined” mode is used when you want to incorporate both Raster and Vector
functions in the same job setup. When you are in Combined mode, all Raster
operations will be performed first, with the Vector operations second.
Note on Vectors: If you are in Vector or Combined mode, all thin lines will be
vector cut! This can be disconcerting, because even if the lines are not visible in
your artwork they will still cut. Usually, this happens when incorporating a
clipart image that has hidden lines that are not readily apparent. Please refer to
the previous page to determine what defines a “thin line” and also refer back to
the Quick Start & Easy Setup section of this manual for an illustrated explanation
of how this can affect your work.
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