DC5 User’s Manual
Basic Operation 2-3
2.1.2 Settings
The Settings button gives access to the main menu. Pressing this button will cause
the cutter to go offline and suspend all operations in progress. The main menu contains all
parameter settings, submenus and access to tests and calibration routines.
The chosen tool will influence the displayed settings.
Parameter Settings are recognized by the name of the parameter and the value. Press
the parameter to change the value.
Sub menus are recognized by the group name followed by three points. Submenus
group certain parameters. Access to some of the submenus will be determined by plotting
the language or tool type.
Tests & calibrations routines are recognized by the name of the test followed by a
small start button. These offer access to the different internal tests and calibration routines.
The calibration routines are used to adjust and fine-tune the cutter for the chosen
application. The internal tests are used for diagnostics.
2.1.3 Clamp
The clamp button toggles the status of the clamps. This key works only when the
DC5(sx) is operational. The DC5 contains three clamps, the DC5sx contains two.
They both have the left clamp on the rotating base and the pinch rollers. The DC5 has two
extra rear clamps. All clamps serve to hold the media in place while printing and transport
media forward and backward.
The screen prompts the user for a loading procedure when the clamps are raised.
2.1.4 Feed
The Feed buttons
and are used to move the media back and forth.
back again, tracking is no longer guaranteed and serious printing quality issues
may arise. If a quality check has to be done, then move the media first to the rear,
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