Chapter 3 Cutting
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Adjusting the Cutting Blade Protrusion Length
Adjust the cutting blade protrusion length (0.2 to 0.5 mm).
• If the base paper is thicker than the label film: (label film thickness + base paper thickness)/2
Label film
Base paper
Cutting blade
protrusion
Cutting depth
• If the base paper is thinner than the label film: As far as to cut into label film
Cutting blade
protrusion
Label film
Base paper
Cutting depth
• An option is available to accurately adjust the protrusion amount of the blade tip.
Part number: OPT-C0066 "blade adjuster (for eccentric cutter)"
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Turn the adjusting knob to adjust the protrusion of the cutting blade.
• Turn the adjusting knob in the direction indicated by the arrow in the picture to have the blade
protrude. (0.5 mm per turn)
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Check the cutting performance.
• Adjust the pressure so that it leaves slight marks on the base paper. A cutting blade that protrudes
too far may damage the machine. "Setting the Cutting Conditions"(P. 105) "Test
Cutting"(P. 106)
• When using the cutter holder included in the delivery, you can adjust the protrusion length while
the cutter is attached to the tool holder. (0.5 mm per turn of the adjusting knob)
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