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Chapter 2 Preparation for Printing
2.15 Cutting Test
Run the cutting test after programming the blade type/cutting force/speed settings. Check the cutting conditions of the
label materials and whether the corners are rounded or not. If the cutting conditions are not acceptable, re-program the
tool conditions and run a cutting test. Repeat until optimal conditions are achieved.
X-axis movement based on the POSITION keys (
◄►
) is not possible.
TEST CUT
(1) Set the label materials you desire to cut.
(2) Press the TOOL COND. key in READY status and the below message will display.
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(3) Press the F2 key (TEST CUT), and the below message will display.
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(4) Press the POSITION keys (
▲▼
) move the tool carriage to the position where the cutting test will be carried out.
The cutting section operates at the same time as when this function is programmed. As such, keep your
hands and face away from moving parts.
(5) Press the ENTER key to cut a triangular test pattern in the middle of the square in the current position. The below
message will appear.
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(6) Perform a check of the cut pattern. Peel the square section of the test pattern exterior and observe the triangular
corner section in the middle. If the corner sections are round, the correction amount (offset) is lacking. By contrast,
if there are sharp whisker-like areas in the corner sections, the offset is too high.
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Peel the triangular section and the remaining thinly cut traces in the backing sheet will be just the right cutting
force. In cases where the backing sheet has been fully cut, the cutting force is too high or the blade length is too
long. In cases where cutting traces are not present in the backing sheet, the cutting force is too low or the blade
length is too short.
(7) Press the F1 key (TOOL CONDITIONS) and adjust the cutting force/correction amount (offset) in the condition
setting menu.
(8) Repeat steps (2) - (7) until a favorable cut has been achieved.
(9) If a favorable cut has been achieved, press the ESC key to return to READY status.