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3.9 Test Cutting
Test cutting can be performed after selecting the TOOL (cutter blade) and specifying the cutter-blade
length, OFFSET, FORCE, SPEED, and QUALITY settings to ensure that the selected cutting conditions
actually produce the desired cutting results. Check how far the blade cuts into the film and how corners are
being cut; if the cutting results are not satisfactory, reset the cutting conditions and repeat the test cutting
until the optimal settings are achieved. If you perform test cutting while the cutter-pen conditions are being
set, the test cutting will be performed under the conditions being set.
Load the film for test cutting on the cutting plotter.
Use the , , , and (POSITION) keys to move the pen carriage to the position for test cutting.
Select the setting area, switch to READY mode, and then press the (TEST) key.
Adjust the CUTTER OFFSET value to suit the type and thickness of the medium being used, and fine-
adjust the finish of the corner sections. Set the FORCE so that only faint cutting lines remain on the base
sheet when the blade length is properly adjusted.
Upon completion of fine adjustment, actual cutting data can be sent to the cutting plotter.
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CUTTER
OFFSET
is too low
Increase
(by +1 to +5)
Correct
CUTTER
OFFSET
setting
CUTTER
OFFSET
is too high
Decrease
(by -1 to -5)
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