30 enVision Owner’s Guide
Pressing the F1 (or F2) key would cause the bar graph to move in the opposite
direction, retracting toward the zero point one click for each press. When it
reaches the zero point, the factory default has been reset. Continued pressing of
the F1 or F2 key will extend the bar graph to the left of the zero point and reduce
the factory default by the number of clicks that F1 is pressed.
Keep in mind:
These settings are retained even after the power has been shut off.
They apply only to the currently selected material.
These adjustments will be overridden by GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE rules
unless this feature is turned off.
Adjusting the force
You obtain optimum cutting from the plotter by using the least amount of tool
force that will cut the material so that it weeds easily. If you conclude that an
adjustment of the tool force will improve cutting, you can make the change in
GA, or use the following procedure to adjust the force on the enVision if you are
not using GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE rules.
The tool force is the downward pressure that the tool holder applies to the
material with the tool. This pressure ensures uniform cuts and pen lines.
Increased tool force presses harder on the material. The range is .5 to 16 ounces
(14 to 448 gm) in increments of 0.5 oz. (14 gm).
Several factors affect tool force and require setting changes. Below are some
initial suggestions:
Blades must be properly installed and adjusted to the correct depth in
the tool holder assembly. (See “Adjusting the blade exposure” on
page 12.)
If the pressure is set too high, the knife will not pivot at corners and
will begin to cut through the material.
If your pen does not make a clear dark line, you may wish to increase
the tool force setting.
Worn blades require a higher tool force setting. You may wish to
increase the tool force as required for easy weeding. However, before
increasing tool force, check to see if the blade is in good condition.
Increasing the force may also necessitate changes for the corners and
speed settings to maintain a good cut quality.
Heavier material, such as reflective vinyl, requires increased tool force
settings.
Drawing, pouncing, cutting, and blade angle all affect the tool force
setting.