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.
Procedure
  1. Load the media.
  2. Close the front cover.
  3. Tap VG3_Panel_Icon_CUTADJ Blade Adjustment on the home screen.
  4. Tap Execute next to Cutting Test.
    The test pattern is cut.
  5. Check the results of the cutting test.
    If the results are difficult to see, Execute Sheet Cutting, separate the media, and then hold it to check the results.


    Check itemResultSetting itemAdjustment
    Check the shape.The cut shape is distorted.Cutting SpeedReduce
    Peel off the circle.The square also peels off.Blade ForceIncrease
    Some uncut areas remain.Cutting SpeedReduce
    Peel off the square.The blade leaves faint traces on the backing paper.Blade ForceNo 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 OffsetNo change


    		The corners are rounded.Increase


    		The corners have "horns."Reduce
  6. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_MINUS or AP-640_Panel_Icon_PLUS to change the settings.
    Display screen (cutting conditions)Setting detailsDefault settings
    Blade ForceSet the force (pressure) of the blade.50 gf
    Cutting SpeedSet the speed of cutting.30 cm/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 SpeedSet 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.30 cm/s
  7. Tap Save to confirm your entry.
  8. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_HOME to go back to the original screen.