GRAPHTEC FC5100A-100, User Manual

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Advanced Functions and Settings: INITIAL DOWN FORCE- Adjusting the Initial Media Cut Force
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higher the number, the more steps of data will be passed between each
data point. These data points represent actual cut line segments.
• Press the ENTER key to register your settings or press the MENU key to
cancel MENU mode.
NOTE: Your STEP PASS setting is retained in the plotter’s internal memory even when
the plotter is turned off.
NOTE: Excess settings may deform the shape of characters, therefore this value
should be kept at zero if it is not needed. Always perform a cut test to verify the
settings.
INITIAL DOWN FORCE- Adjusting the Initial Media
Cut Force
This function is only valid when the TANGENTIAL EMULATION is enabled. The
TANGENTIAL EMULATION is suitable for cutting thick material. In TANGENTIAL
EMULATION mode, the plotter raise the blade when changing cutting directions
and then lowers the blade into the media to cut.
The actual force needed to cut media may vary from the actual force needed to
lower the blade into the media. In this case, use the INITAL DOWN FORCE func-
tion to set the force needed to lower the blade into the media. Should a different
orce be needed to plunge thru the media than is needed to cut the media, use the
INITIAL DOWN FORCE.
• Press the MENU key to select MENU mode.
• Press the NEXT key three times.
• Press the F4 key to select OPTION 2.
• Press the F2 key to select INITIAL DOWN FORCE.
STEP PASS
STEP PASS = 0
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BACKGROUND SETTINGS> .
OPTION 1> .
OPTION 2> .
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INITIAL DOWN FORCE> .
DISTANCE ADJUST> .
TEST> .