Function Settings and Operations
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Dump Mode
This function checks whether data is sent correctly from the computer. If the output
data does not match the program after the dump list has been output, check the
transfer conditions and connections.
(1) Mount a plotting pen in the pen carriage, and set the conditions to suit the pen
used (e.g., force, pen speed settings).
(2) Load an A4-size or larger medium.
(3) Press the
(PAUSE) key
to switch to PAUSE mode.
(4) Press the
(NEXT)
or
(PREV.) key
until the following menu is displayed.
T E S T M O D E
(5) Press the
(ENTER) key
to display the test-mode submenu, and then press
the
(NEXT)
or
(PREV.) key
until the following menu is displayed.
D U M P
(6) Press the
(ENTER) key
to switch to dump mode.
C H A R D U M P M O D E
(7) When data is sent to the cutting plotter in this mode, a dump list is printed out. To
exit the dump mode, turn on the power again.
CHECKPOINT
The dump list is printed out as ASCII character codes. Characters without codes will be
printed as small 2-digit figures. Output data for READ-type commands will be output as
dummy data, except for cutting-plotter status output.
CAUTION
The pen carriage begins moving as soon as this function is set. Keep your hands and
other objects away from the cutting plotter's moving parts.
Cutting Demo
This function cuts a cutting-demo pattern.
(1) Mount a plotting pen in the pen carriage, and set the conditions to suit the pen
used (e.g., force, pen speed settings).
(2) Load a film for cutting.
(3) Press the
(PAUSE) key
to switch to PAUSE mode.
(4) Press the
(NEXT)
or
(PREV.) key
until the following menu is displayed.
T E S T M O D E
(5) Press the
(ENTER) key
to display the test-mode submenu, and then press
the (
(NEXT)
or
(PREV.) key
until the following menu is displayed.
C U T D E M O
(6) Press the
(ENTER) key
to start cutting the demo pattern.
CAUTION
The pen carriage begins moving as soon as this function is set. Keep your hands and
other objects away from the cutting plotter's moving parts.