Preparing to Cut: Control Panel
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Chapter 4: Preparing to Cut
This chapter describes how to use the control panel, load the media, select and install the appro-
priate cutting tools, and to achieve the best cutting results.
Control Panel
Indicator Lamps
The POWER lamp remains lit (green) while the plotter is on.
The PROCESSING INDICATOR lamp lights green when the cutting data goes
beyond the effective cutting area.
Function Keys These four keys [F1, F2, F3 and F4] have functions which change as each menu
changes. Depending on the menu being displayed, these keys are used to:
• Load a group of cutting conditions retained in the plotter’s memory
• Select the desired submenu
• Select the desired parameters
Position Keys All four keys are used to move the pen carriage when setting a function that
requires the specification of a coordinate position. The moving speed of the pen
carriage can be controlled in two levels by changing pressure applied to the posi-
tion keys.
• Used to raise the displayed numeric setting of a function.
• Used to select the numeric setting of a function.
• Used to select the pen type when setting a group of cutting conditions.
• Used to shift the cursor when setting a numeric value for a function.
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