GRAPHTEC FC5100A-100, User Manual

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Advanced Functions and Settings: OFFSET FORCE - Setting the Offset Cut Pressure
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• Press the UP or DOWN ARROW key to sequence through the available
choices. The OFFSET ANGLE can be set in a 61-step range from 0 to 60.
• Press the ENTER key to register your settings or press the MENU key to
cancel MENU mode.
NOTE: Your OFFSET ANGLE setting is retained in the plotter’s internal memory even
when the plotter is turned off.
NOTE: Excessive settings may deform the shape of characters. Be sure to perform
adequate testing before performing your final cut to ensure that you have
located the appropriate setting which offers the proper quality.
OFFSET FORCE - Setting the Offset Cut Pressure
Since the direction in which the blade tip is facing cannot be determined during
initialization of the plotter, initial blade control is performed to adjust the offset
angle of the blade (See OFFSET FORCE - Adjusting the Blade Offset Angle).
The Offset Cut Pressure function is used to specify the force applied during ini-
tial blade control.
The Offset Cut Pressure is also used to offset the blade angle in TANGENTIAL
EMULATION MODE. This pressure should be set as low as possible to ensure
cutting quality. If the pressure is too great the corners may break or lack a clear
cut, particularly when using very thin material. Start with the default setting (4),
then change the value if necessary.
• Press the MENU key to select MENU mode.
• Press the NEXT key three times.
• Press the F3 key to select OPTION 1.
• Press the F3 key to select OFFSET FORCE.
OFFSET ANGLE
ANGLE = 30
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OPTION 2> .
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