2. Make adjustments according to the new blade.

Procedure
  1. Load the media.
  2. Tap VG3_Panel_Icon_MOVE-POSITIONMove.
  3. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_UP, AP-640_Panel_Icon_DOWN, AP-640_Panel_Icon_LEFT, or AP-640_Panel_Icon_RIGHT to move the cutting carriage to the location where you want to carry out the cutting test.
    You can freely set the location for the cutting test.
  4. Tap Set Base Point Here.
    You are returned to the home screen.
  5. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_MENU.
  6. Tap Media Settings - Cutting Settings - Blade Adjustment.
  7. Tap Execute next to Cutting Test.
    The test pattern is cut.
  8. Check the results of the cutting test.


    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
  9. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_MINUS or AP-640_Panel_Icon_PLUS to change the settings.
    Cutting conditionSetting 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
  10. Press Save to confirm your entry.
  11. Repeatedly perform the cutting test and adjust the cutting conditions until the settings are optimized.
    Repeat steps 8 to 11 to adjust the cutting conditions.
  12. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_HOME to go back to the original screen.