GRAPHTEC FC5100A-100, User Manual

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Preparing to Cut: Setting Conditions
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Test 2
When you believe that you are nearing the most desirable condition setting, use
the TEST 2 pattern. This test cuts three triangle patterns using three different cut-
ting forces. The center triangle is cut using the force which you selected. The left
triangle is cut using a force that is one step lower than your selection. The right
triangle is cut using a force that is one step higher than your selection. This range
allows you to confirm that your force selection is the best.
With the media loaded in the plotter and the READY or PAUSE mode displayed
on the menu,
press the TEST key on the control panel. You will see the following test menu:
Press the F3 key to select TEST 2.
The plotter will immediately cut three (3) triangles from the current pen position.
• Adjust the cutting conditions and re-run the cutting test.
• Repeat this process until you achieve the desired results.
Press the ENTER key to return to the READY mode when the results are satis-
factory.
Cutting Pro
Use the CUTTING PRO Test pattern to check your cutting quality with an actual
cut pattern without having to access your application software.
With the media loaded in the plotter and the READY or PAUSE mode displayed
on the menu,
press the TEST key on the control panel. You will see the following test menu:
CONDITION 1 ........ 14 .
30 .
READY ............. 4 .
CB09Ux ... 0 .
TEST 1> .
TEST 2>
.
CUTTING PRO> .
CONDITION 1 ........ 14 .
30 .
READY ............. 4 .
CB09Ux ... 0 .
TEST 1> .
TEST 2> .
CUTTING PRO> .