GRAPHTEC CUTTING PRO FC3100-60, Service Manual

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FC3100-60 Service Manual
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(2) Install the plastic body of the pounce tool by slipping it on to the bottom of the pounce tool.
Fig. 4-138
(3) Install the cap at the top of the pounce tool by turning the cap clockwise until snug.
Adjusting the Pin Length
The pin length is adjusted by turning the retainer.
Turn the retainer counterclockwise to shorten the pin.
Turn the retainer clockwise to length the pin.
(1) Pin should measure 7.75mm (.305 in.) when the safety cap is depressed.
Fig. 4-139
Caution : Always use the appropriate pressure setting to pierce the media.
To much pressure will cause the pin to hit the hard plotter surface under the pouncing mat.
This will dull the pin and bend the pin shaft.
4.6.2 Replacing the Mat
Before using the pouncing tool, you must remove the cutting mat and replace it with a pouncing mat.
Refer to your FC3100-60 User's Manual section 4.6 for Setting the Pouncing Pen Conditions for more
Pounce Pen operating information.
Removing the Old Cutting Mat
(1) Turn off the power supply to the cutting plotter.
(2) Remove the cutter pen from the pen holder and lower the film set lever.
(3) Move the pen carriage to the right of the plotter.
(4) Starting from the left side of the plotter, lift up the cutting mat assembly and pull it slowly towards the
center of the plotter.
(5) When you reach the center, mover the pen carriage to the left and then continue pulling on the cutting
mat toward the right until it is completely removed.