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Chapter 2 Basic Operation
Test Cutting
Execute test cutting to confirm the tool
conditions.
In the test cutting, the machine cuts two
squares.
1
Press the key in LOCAL to display
the “TEST CUT” menu.
2
Press the (TEST CUT).
3
Press the key .
• The machine will execute test cutting and return
to the local mode display.
Change the settings of the cut conditions according to the
test cutting results.
Cutting Data
You can start cutting after completion of setting up a tool,
a media and the tool conditions.
Setting the origin
The origin is a reference point for the cutting data.
When the origin is changed, set the new origin before
starting cutting.
1
Move the carriage to a point at which the
new origin is to be set.
•[] : Moves the carriage to the right.
[] : Moves the carriage to the left.
[] : Feeds the media to the rear of the machine.
[] : Feeds the media to the front of the machine.
2
Press the key to register the
origin.
• The display panel will show the effective cutting
area first and the tool conditions.
Start cutting
1
After completion of setting the origin,
press the (REMOTE).
• The screen changes to REMOTE, and data can
be received from the PC.
2
Transmit data to be cuted from the PC.
• On receiving the data, the machine performs
cutting while displaying the remaining amount of
the data.
Bringing the cutting to a halt
To temporarily stop the machine during cutting, press the
[FUNC3] (REMOTE) key once. Another press of the key
will make the machine resume cutting.
• When the cutter blade is worn and dull, you can
use it temporarily by enhancing the value of
PRESSURE. However, you are recommended to
replace the worn cutter blade with a new one to
ensure a satisfactory cutting quality.
When the tool conditions are proper, the results
of test cutting are as follows:
• The two squares are cut perfectly.
• The base media remains uncut.
• No corner of the squares is rounded.
• No corner of the squares is curled-up.
Cut
Condition
Cause Solution
Some parts
uncut.
The blade is lifted
above the media
because of a too
high cutting
speed.
Lower the speed.
(P.2-27).
Tighten up the knob for the
tool holder.
(P.2-24).
The base
media has
been cut.
Too high
pressure.
Lower the pressure.
(P.2-27).
Too large
protrusion of the
cutter blade.
Adjust the protrusion of the
cutter blade.
(P.2-23).
Any of the
square
corners
rounded.
Improper
OFFSET value.
Adjust the OFFSET value
so that it suits the cutter
blade in use. ( P.2-27).
Any of the
square
corners
curled-up.
The protruded
cutter blade is too
much.
The cutting
pressure is higher.
The
[COMPENSATIO
N PRESSURE
OFFSET value] is
large.
More than two out
of the above fall
under this
category.
Adjust the protrusion of the
cutter blade.
(P.2-23).
Adjust the cutting pressure.
(P.2-27).
Adjust the ADJ-PRS OFS
value. ( P.4-9).
• Change the origin before cutting the next data;
otherwise, cutting will be performed over the
previous data.
• In case the media has slipped off the machine
during cutting operation, turn off the power
immediately; otherwise, the main unit may be
damaged.
• You cannot use the functions that include
operations while pausing. In this case, let the
machine complete the cutting for the remaining
portion of the data or discontinue the cutting by
executing data clearing ( P.2-29).
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