SummaSign Pro SL T-series Cutters
User’s Manual
General Information
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The knife depth is set correctly when the test pattern is visible on the front
side of the media backing but not on the back.
In general, you should increase the knife depth and knife pressure when
using thicker types of vinyl.
NOTE
As the ideal knife pressure and depth settings depend on the
thickness and type of media to be cut, adjusting the pressure and
depth of the knife will require some practice. In general, the pressure
should be increased when cutting thicker types of vinyl. Thinner vinyl
usually requires lower knife pressure settings.
CAUTION
After setting the cutting depth and/or the knife pressure, perform a
thorough visual check of the knife blade, which can be seen
protruding from the knife holder. Then perform a knife depth test cut
on a scrap of vinyl.
DO NOT OPERATE THE CUTTER if the knife blade cuts through the media
backing, as this will seriously damage the knife and the cutter's rubber
cutting strip.
CAUTION
For most vinyl cutting operations, the tip of the blade should be barely
visible at the bottom of the knife holder. If the tip of the blade is clearly
visible, the knife’s cutting depth will probably need to be adjusted.
To prevent damage to the cutter, check the depth of the blade tip
and the quality of the cut whenever loading a different type of vinyl
into the cutter.
