Fine-tuning the Cutting Conditions

You can accurately set items such as the blade force, movement speed, and blade offset to match the nature of the media and the shape to cut.

First, perform a cutting test, and then determine and enter the setting values. After entering the setting values, perform a cutting test again and check the results. Repeat the process of performing a cutting test and making the settings several times to find the optimal setting values.

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Use the following link to view a reference video for this procedure. We recommend that you view this video to understand the overall flow of work.

https://youtu.be/a_wRdd3JMZ8
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Procedure
  1. Set up the media.
  2. Close the front cover.
  3. On the home screen, click VG3_Panel_Icon_CUTADJ Blade Adjustment.
  4. Click Output.

    The test pattern is cut.

    Utility_CutTest
  5. Check the results of the cutting test.
    If you want to hold the media to check the test pattern, select Sheet Cutting in the Sheet Cutting window, and then click OK to separate the media.


    Check item Result Setting item Adjustment
    Check the shape. The cut shape is distorted. Cutting Speed Reduce
    Peel off the circle. The square also peels off. Blade Force Increase
    Some uncut areas remain. Cutting Speed Reduce
    Peel off the square. The blade leaves faint traces on the backing paper. Blade Force No change
    The blade trace is indistinct. Increase
    The blade trace is too deep and cuts into the backing paper. Reduce
    Check the shape of the square you have peeled off.


    		The corners are not rounded and do not have "horns." Blade Offset No change


    		The corners are rounded. Increase


    		The corners have "horns." Reduce
  6. Change the settings.
    Cutting condition Setting details Default settings
    Blade Force Set the force (pressure) of the blade. 50 gf
    Cutting Speed Set the speed of cutting. 15 cm/s (5.91 in./s)
    Blade Offset

    Set the blade offset. Enter the listed offset value for the blade.

    The offset value for the included blade is 0.250 mm (9.8 mil).

    		 0.250 mm (0.010 in.)
    Rise Movement Speed Set the blade's up speed during cutting (the speed at which the blade travels when it moves to the next cutting line after cutting one cutting line). If the media comes loose during no-load feed and the blade damages the surface of the media, reduce the speed. 15 cm/s (5.91 in./s)
  7. Click OK to return to the original screen.
    The changed settings are applied to their current values.