Chapter 3 Cutting
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3.4 Test Cutting
Execute test cutting to confirm that the tool conditions are set appropriately.
Increase pressure as the cutter blade grows dull with wear. This is only a temporary measure. We
recommend replacing the cutter blade to maintain cutting quality.
1
On the LOCAL mode screen, select [TEST CUT].
width:1340mm
PRTOOL
TEST CUT
LOCAL
2
Select [Test Cut], then press the [ENTER] key.
• Test cutting starts.
• Check the test cut results, and change the cutting conditions accordingly.
Symptom Cause Solution
An uncut section was
identified.
• Because the speed is too
high, the cutting blade
passed over the media.
• Reduce the [Speed]. "Setting the
Cutting Conditions"(P. 105)
• Tighten the knob on the tool holder.
"Installing the Cutter Holder"(P. 98)
The base paper of the media
is cut.
• The pressure is
excessive.
• The cutting blade
protrudes too far.
• Reduce the [Pressure]. "Setting the
Cutting Conditions"(P. 105)
• Reduce the protrusion of the cutting
blade. "Adjusting the Cutting Blade
Protrusion Length"(P. 97)
The corners are rounded. • The length from the center
of the cutter holder to the
cutting blade is not set
correctly.
• Adjust the [Offset] value according to
the cutter used. "Setting the Cutting
Conditions"(P. 105)
The corners are turned up. Two or more of the following
apply:
• The cutting blade
protrudes too far.
• The pressure is
excessive.
• The [MENU] > [Cutting] >
[Setup Sub Menu] > [Adj-
prs Offset] value is large.
• Reduce the protrusion of the cutting
blade. "Adjusting the Cutting Blade
Protrusion Length"(P. 97)
• Reduce the [Pressure]. "Setting the
Cutting Conditions"(P. 105)
• Reduce the [Adj-prs Offset] value.
"Cutting Menu"(P. 174)