GRAPHTEC FC2250 Series - Configuring Step Pass for Detailed Cutting

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Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS
5.21 Setting the Step Pass
Use this function when you intend to cut extremely detailed data. The cutting data sent from the computer
willbeprocessedinblockscorrespondingtothenumberofstepsspeciedbytheSTEPPASSfunction,
thereby ensuring consistent blade control and higher cutting quality.
(1) Press the [PAUSE] key to select PAUSE mode.
(2) Press the
[NEXT] key repeatedly until the following menu is displayed.
FORCE OFFSET
SPEED QUALITY
OPTION1 OPTION2
(3) Press the [F2] key (OPTION1) to display the menu shown below.
FORCE OFFSET
SPEED QUALITY
START FCE OFST ANG
OFST FCE STP PASS
(4) Press the [F4] key (STP PASS) to display the step pass setting screen.
FORCE OFFSET
SPEED QUALITY
STEP PASS
STEP PASS = 1
Use the [ ] or [ ] key to change the numeric value, and then press the [ENTER] keytoconrmyourselection.
Setting range: 0 to 20 [Default value: 1]
10 2 18 19 20
If the STEP PASS setting is set too high, the cut shapes may become deformed. The recommended STEP PASS
setting is "STEP PASS= 1".
(5) Press the
[PAUSE] key to cancel PAUSE mode.
This setting is retained in the plotter's internal memory even while the plotter is turned off.