GRAPHTEC FC5100A-100, User Manual

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Preparing to Cut: Setting Conditions
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Press the F4 key to select CUTTING PRO.
Press the F3 key to select YES and start.
Press the F4 key to select NO and cancel.
• 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.
Plotter Pen Con-
ditions
To change the setting of a group of conditions, press the function key [F1]
through [F4] corresponding to the number of the group you wish to change. For
example, press the F2 key to select CONDITION 2. If CONDITON 6 appears, then
press the F2 key again to select CONDITION 2.
P
EN
R
EFERENCE
V
ALUES
The table below gives the recommended settings for each pen condition.
NOTE: The condition settings will vary according to the type of paper being used. To
prolong the life of your pen keep the FORCE setting as low as possible. Set
the SPEED according to the type of output quality required.
Press the CONDITION key to access the condition menu.
PATTERN CUTTING PRO
OK?
YES> .
NO> .
Pen type Force Speed Quality
Water-based fibertip pen 10 to 12 30 4
Oil-based fibertip pen 10 to 12 20 2
Water-based ballpoint pen 15 to 18 60 4
Ceramic pen 7 to 8 20 2
Ink pen 4 to 7 10 2
SET ............ 14 .
CONDITION 2 ........ 60 .
4 .
PEN ......