GRAPHTEC FC7000 Series - Adjusting the Blade Length; Test Cutting Procedure

Pen Setting Conditions: Adjusting the Blade Length
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4.5 Adjusting the Blade Length
Test cutting must be performed several times in order to confirm the optimal blade
length setting. However, if the blade length adjustment function is used, the
optimal length can be easily set.
TEST CUTTING PROCEDURE
1 Load the media for test cutting in the plotter.
2 Press the F1 to F4 key that corresponds to the number of the setting area (the
condition number) for which you wish to perform test cutting.
3Press the TEST key. The following test mode menu appears.
4Use the POSITION keys to move the pen carriage to the position for test
cutting.
5Press the F1 key (BLADE ADJUST). The following menu appears.
6 As instructed, turn the blade length adjustment knob to the left to fully retract
the blade, and then press the ENTER key. The pen holder moves up and down
three times, and then the cutter blade is detected while it is at the zero point
(the Down position). The following prompt appears.
CAUTION: The cutter pen starts moving as soon as a cutting test is selected. Keep your
hands, face and other objects out of the vicinity of any moving parts.
BLADE ADJUST>
TEST 1>
TEST 2>
CUTTING PRO>
TURN THE BLADE KNOB CCW
TO SHORTEN BLADE TIP
THEN
PRESS ENTER KEY!
1 TURN OF BLADE KNOB
IN CW DIRECTION
EXTENDS 0.5 mm
0.000 mm CHECK>