Vinyl Express Qe60, User Manual

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With the blade inserted into the plunger cap, screw on the plunger from above.
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Adjusting the Blade Length
If the blade is extended too far in relation to the thickness of the medium being cut, it will damage the cut-
ting mat. Be sure to adjust the blade length correctly.
Adjust the blade length by turning the blade-length adjustment knob. Turn the knob in direction “A” to
extend the blade, or in direction “B” to retract the blade. When the knob is turned by one scale unit, the
blade moves approximately 0.1 mm. One full turn of the knob moves the blade approximately 0.5 mm.
First align the blade tip with the tip of the cutter pen, and then extend the blade from that position to suit the
thickness of the media to be cut.
Assuming that the medium thickness is “t,” as shown in the figure below, the blade length “
r r r r
” should be
equal to or slightly greater than “t.” Make sure “
r r
r r
” is never greater than the combined thickness of the
medium and its backing sheet. If it is not possible to accurately determine the medium thickness, adjust the
blade length by gradually increasing it until only traces of the blade appear on the backing sheet after a cut-
ting test is conducted.
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Mounting the Cutter Pen
After the blade length has been adjusted, mount the cutter pen in the cutting plotter.
Step
5
To prevent cutting your fingers, always handle the cutter blade with caution.
Step
1
Step
2
Step
3
To prevent cutting your fingers, always handle the cutter blade with caution.
CAUTION
Ａ Ｂ
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Medium
Backing sheet
R
CAUTION