User’s Guide – Ultima cutting plotter
75 AP-75032, Rev 2.2, 20/04/07
5.6. PERFORMING A TEST CUT
In order to enable the user to check if the cutter is fully functional, without needing a computer, Mutoh
Europe has integrated thirteen demo test cuts into the Ultima cutters. The demo cuts are accessible by
pressing the [TEST] key.
5.6.1.
Cut Test
→
SC-850 or SC-1400
To perform the ‘SC-850’ procedure, please follow the instructions mentioned below.
Notes
Dependent on which machine type you have, the program will select sc-850 or sc-1400.
Step 1 : Load some vinyl (cut-sheet or roll) into the cutter.
Step 2 : Make sure that a knife tool is selected.
Step 3 : Make sure that a knife with well adjusted depth is mounted into the tool head.
Step 4 : If you have not yet performed the offset adjustment routine for the current knife and/or vinyl, first
perform this routine in order to obtain perfect quality.
Step 5 : Press the [TEST] key. The display will show the following message.
Cut Test:
Quality check
→ SC-850 or SC-1400
Choose testfile
Step 6 : By pressing the [UP] or [DOWN] key select “SC-850 or SC-1400”.
Cut Test:
SC-850 or SC-1400
→ Cut test
Choose testfile
Step 7 : Press the [ENTER] key to confirm.
Notes
If you do not want to perform a test, press the [EXIT] key.
Step 8 : The Ultima will cut a picture. Check the patterns. Especially look for good quality of the corners
and easy weeding. If this is not the case readjust the Ultima cutting plotter.