Step 5: Blade Adjustment

Adjust the media cutting quality.

If you are not using the blade, skip the blade adjustment.

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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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The BN2-20/20A is shown in this video, but the work and operation procedures are the same for this machine.

Procedure
  1. Make sure the cutting tool is installed, and then click Next.

    If no cutting tool has been installed, install one.

    Installing the Cutting Tool
  2. Click Output.
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    A cutting test will be performed.

  3. Check the cutting results.

    BN2-TestcutPattern

    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. Cutting Speed 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. testcut_A The corners are not rounded and do not have "horns." Blade Offset No change
    testcut_B The corners are rounded. Increase
    testcut_C The corners have "horns." Reduce
  4. Enter the value for the area to be changed.

    For information on adjusting the amount of blade extension, refer to "Adjusting the Amount of Blade Extension." Adjusting the Amount of Blade Extension

    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)
  5. Click Apply.
  6. Continue adjusting the cutting conditions until the settings are optimized.

    Repeat steps 2 to 6 to adjust the conditions.

    Once adjustment is complete, click OK.