US Cutter Copam, User Manual

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Setup Screen
The Setup screen allows you to view/adjust the main settings for the cutter. You can adjust the speed at
which the cutter moves while cutting, the amount of force used to make cuts, and the blade offset which
compensates for slight variations in blade sizes. You can also make a test cut to see if any of the settings
need to be changed, or to check if the changes you are making are improving cutter performance.
Speed Setting : The Speed Setting will adjust the rate at which the cutter operates while cutting. On
smaller or more detailed designs, the speed should lowered to increase the precision of the machine. On
larger or less detailed designs, the speed can be raised to decrease cut time.
Force Setting : The Force Setting will adjust the amount of pressure that the blade uses when cuts are
being made by the machine. This setting should be used in conjunction with proper blade depth (page 16)
to allow the blade to fully cut the material, but not cut through the protective backing material of your
selected media. Your blade depth should be adjusted to approximately;
T he height of your cuttable ma ½ of the height of the backing material.
This will allow the blade to fully cut the material without fully penetrating the backing. Once you have
blade depth properly adjusted, change the pressure setting until you are getting smooth cuts.
Offset : The Offset Setting allows the cutter to adjust for slight variations in different blade sizes. If your
cuts are not fully closing, or are overlapping, you can adjust the Offset Setting to correct it. Standards for
blade offsets are often found on the packaging of, or in the instructions that come with, the blade.
Left/Right
Arrow Buttons Selects the setting to be changed.
Up/Down
Arrow Buttons Adjusts the parameters of the selected setting.
Enter Button Accepts the changes made and returns to the Function Select Screen . If you accessed the
Setup screen from the Pause Screen, the Enter button will return to the Pause Screen.
Test Button
Cuts a small test pattern to demonstrate the current settings of the cutter and allows
you to see if they are appropriate for your current material. After the test cut has been
made, the cutter will return to the Setup Screen and further changes can be made
. If
you cut a test shape after entering the Setup Screen from the Pause Screen, the current cut will be
canceled before the test cut is made.
All other buttons have no function on this screen.