US Cutter MH-1351 User Manual

US Cutter MH-1351 Specifications

General

Interface	USB 2.0
Cutting Force	350 grams
Blade Force	350 grams
Software Compatibility	Windows
Blade Type	Roland compatible blades
Repeatability	0.004 in (0.1 mm)
Compatible Materials	Vinyl, paper, cardstock, heat transfer
Drive Method	Stepper motor

Summary

Control Panel: Main Screen

Main Screen Interface and Controls

Describes the main screen, buttons (Reset, Offline/Pause, Setup, Test, Origin), and adjustment keys (V+/V-, F+/F-).

Setting Up Your Cutter

Connecting Cutter to Computer

Attaching the power cord and plugging in the unit.

USB Connection Setup

Driver Installation for USB Connection

Explains driver installation for USB connection for Windows XP/Vista.

Installing a New Blade

Blade Carriage Assembly and Adjustment

Replacing a Worn Blade

Preparing for Cutting

Vinyl Roll Placement and Pinch Roller Release

Preparing for Cutting (Media Loading)

Feeding and Adjusting Pinch Rollers

Feeding vinyl and adjusting pinch roller positions.

Preparing for Cutting (Media Setup)

Vinyl Edge Gap and Engaging Pinch Rollers

Setting vinyl edge gap and engaging pinch rollers.

Setting the Cut Origin

Adjusting Vinyl and Blade Position

Adjusting vinyl and blade position using control panel keys.

Setting the Cut Origin (Confirmation)

Setting Origin Point and Confirming

Pressing Origin button to set cut start point and confirming adjustments.

Step By Step Instructions: Starting SignBlazer

Launching the SignBlazer Software

Steps to open and start the SignBlazer software.

Making a Simple Cut: Creating Shapes

Making a Simple Cut: Drawing and Cutting

Drawing Square and Initiating Cut

Making a Simple Cut: Finalizing Cut

Cutting Imported Files

Converting Raster to Vector Images: Overview

Monochrome Conversion Step

Converting Raster to Vector Images: Process

Threshold Level Adjustment and Confirmation

Vectorizing Monochrome Image

Converting Raster to Vector Images: Finalizing

Specifications

Paper Feed, Cutting Widths, Speed, Pressure, Thickness

Key performance specifications like feed width, cutting width, speed, pressure, and thickness.

Hardware and Interface Details

Environmental, Support, and Company Information

Troubleshooting: Communication & Performance

Unresponsive Cutter and Erratic Cutting Issues

Solutions for communication problems and erratic cutting performance.

Troubleshooting: Cut Quality & Material Feed

Cut Overlap, Jaggedness, Slashes, Warping, and Feed Issues

Solutions for various cut quality and material feed problems.

Stand Assembly: Parts Identification

Stand Assembly: Attaching Roller Arms

Attaching Right and Left Roller Arms

Steps for attaching the right and left roller arms to the columns.

Stand Assembly: Attaching Feet

Attaching Right and Left Feet

Steps for attaching the right and left feet to the stand.

Stand Assembly: Adding Crossbeams and Sides

Attaching Center Crossbeam and Connecting Left Side

Steps for attaching the center crossbeam and connecting the left side assembly.

Stand Assembly: Final Steps

Adding Rollers and Mounting Cutter

Final steps of adding rollers and mounting the cutter to the stand.