Vinyl Express Qe60, User Manual

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3.8 Moving the Pen Carriage in +100 mm Steps
This function allows the pen carriage to be moved from its current position in +100 mm steps along the X-
and Y-axes.
In READY mode, press the key while holding down the (ENTER) key to move the pen carriage in
+100 mm steps along the X- and Y-axes.
In READY or PAUSE mode, press the key while holding down the (ENTER) key to return the pen
carriage to the origin.
3.9 Test Cutting
Test cutting can be performed after selecting the TOOL (cutter blade) and specifying the cutter-blade
length, OFFSET, FORCE, SPEED, and QUALITY settings to ensure that the selected cutting conditions
actually produce the desired cutting results. Check how far the blade cuts into the film and how corners are
being cut; if the cutting results are not satisfactory, reset the cutting conditions and repeat the test cutting
until the optimal settings are achieved. If you perform test cutting while the cutter-pen conditions are being
set, the test cutting will be performed under the conditions being set.
Load the medium for test cutting on the cutting plotter.
Use the , , , and (POSITION) keys to move the pen carriage to the position for test cutting.
Switch to READY mode, and then press the (TEST) key.
When test cutting has been completed, the pen carriage moves to the standby position and the following
menu is displayed.
Returning to the original position
Step
1
Step
2
Step
3
Step
4
Original pen-carriage position
Moved pen-carriage
position
Y
X
100mm
100mm
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