GRAPHTEC CC300-20 Craft ROBO User manual

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USER’S MANUAL
MANUAL NO. CC300m-UM-151
CC300-20/CC330-20
CC300m-UM-151

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PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing the Craft ROBO CC300-20/CC330-20. Based on cutting-plotter technology
developed by Graphtec over many years, CC300-20/CC330-20 provides outstanding exibility in operation.
It can be used for cutting heavy cardstock, paper and sticker lm as well as pen plotting. Please read this
manual thoroughly and assure proper use of the equipment.
* In this manual, screens that appear when CC330-20 is connected to Windows Vista are used.
Warning
Only computers or peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certied as
complying with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, may be attached
to this product when this product is operated in a residential environment. Operation with non-certied
peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV.
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
"This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct interference by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Notes on this Manual
(1) No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or
by any means, without the prior written permission of Graphtec Corporation.
(2) The product specications and other information in this manual are subject to change without notice.
(3) While every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information, please contact your
sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor if you nd any unclear or erroneous information or wish
to make other comments or suggestions.
(4) Notwithstanding the stipulations in the preceding paragraph, Graphtec Corporation assumes no liability
for damages resulting from either the use of the information contained herein or the use of the product.
Registered Trademarks
All names of companies, brands, logotypes, and products appearing in this manual are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright
This User’s Manual is copyrighted by Graphtec Corporation.
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CONTENTS
PREFACE
Warning ............................................................................................................................................ i
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement................... i
Notes on this Manual......................................................................................................................i
Registered Trademarks................................................................................................................... i
Copyright ......................................................................................................................................... i
CHAPTER 1. PRIOR TO USE
1.1 Check All the Items.....................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Craft ROBO Parts and Functions ..............................................................................................1-2
CHAPTER 2. CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
2.1 Connecting and Turning on the Power .....................................................................................2-1
2.2 Connecting to a Computer.........................................................................................................2-2
2.3 Loading Media Using the Carrier Sheet....................................................................................2-3
About the carrier sheet...............................................................................................................2-3
Attaching media onto the carrier sheet ....................................................................................2-3
Loading the carrier sheet with media attached........................................................................2-5
How to unload the carrier sheet ................................................................................................2-7
Allowable cutting area of the carrier sheet .............................................................................2-7
2.4 Loading Media without Using the Carrier Sheet (CC330-20 Only) .........................................2-8
Media loading method ...............................................................................................................2-8
How to unload the media............................................................................................................2-9
Allowable cutting area ...............................................................................................................2-9
2.5 Adjusting and Mounting the Blade Plunger ...........................................................................2-12
Blade plunger construction .....................................................................................................2-12
Blade adjustment caps and media selection..........................................................................2-12
Changing the blade adjustment cap .......................................................................................2-13
Mounting the blade plunger.....................................................................................................2-14
2.6 Mounting a ballpoint pen..........................................................................................................2-15
Acceptable ballpoint pens........................................................................................................2-15
Mounting the ballpoint pen ......................................................................................................2-16
2.7 What to Do if This Happens......................................................................................................2-17
CHAPTER 3. CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER
3.1 System Requirements ................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Installing the Craft ROBO Controller.........................................................................................3-1
Starting up the installer..............................................................................................................3-1
Installing the Craft ROBO Controller.........................................................................................3-3
Installing the Craft ROBO Driver ...............................................................................................3-4
3.3 Starting up the Craft ROBO Controller .....................................................................................3-5
Starting up from the Windows [Start] menu ............................................................................3-5
Starting up from Craft ROBO-compatible software (such as ROBO Master)........................3-6
3.4 Craft ROBO Controller Operations............................................................................................3-7
Cutting your design ....................................................................................................................3-7
Printing your design on a printer, and then using the Craft ROBO to cut it (CC330-20 only) ....3-7
Test Plotting.................................................................................................................................3-9
Performing a test cut and creating a Media Type setting ........................................................3-9

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3.5 Craft ROBO Controller Settings...............................................................................................3-10
3.6 Error Messages .........................................................................................................................3-18
CHAPTER 4. CUTTING DATA SAVED ON SD CARD
4.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Operations ...................................................................................................................................4-1
Cutting with the tool conditions set in the previous cutting ..................................................4-2
Cutting with new tool conditions...............................................................................................4-3
Cutting the same image repeatedly (Copy) ..............................................................................4-5
Changing the LCD language......................................................................................................4-7
4.3 Error Messages ...........................................................................................................................4-7
APPENDIX
Appendix A. Standard Specifications................................................................................................. A-1
INDEX ..........................................................................................................................................................I-1

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CHAPTER 1. PRIOR TO USE
1.1 Check All the Items
Referring to the list below, check to conrm that all the components are included with your product. If any
item is missing, please contact your place of purchase.
AC adapter, Power cable ....1 set
Craft ROBO Software CD-ROM ....1
Quick Application Guide ....1
Blade plunger (with blade adjustment caps) ....1 set
USB cable ....1
Setup Instruction Sheet ....1
Carrier sheet ....1
Note: One of the blade adjustment
caps is attached to the blade
plunger.
Blade adjustment caps
(blue, yellow and red)

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1.2 Craft ROBO Parts and Functions
Main Unit
Push roller
Media rollers
Tool holder
Tool carriage
Front guide
AC adapter jack
USB interface connector
Guideline
Cutting mat
Control panel
SD card slot
Cap stockers
Top cover
Top cover..................................Open this cover when setting the tool or media. Be sure to close it during
cutting.
Tool carriage ............................Drives the tool holder to the left or right.
Push rollers..............................Holds the media in place against the media rollers.
Tool holder ...............................Holds the tool and drives it up or down.
Cap stockers............................Used to place the blade adjustment caps that are not used.
Guideline ..................................Used as a guide when media is loaded.
Front guide...............................Used as the work surface.
Media rollers ............................Moves the media back and forth.
Cutting mat ..............................Cutting or plotting is performed on this surface.
Control panel ...........................Used to operate the Craft ROBO when cutting data saved on an SD memory
card.
AC adapter jack .......................Used for connecting the AC adapter cable.
USB interface connector ........Used for connecting the USB cable.
SD card slot .............................Insert an SD card.

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Control Panel
This section explains the function of lamps and keys on the control panel.

Screen (LCD)
[SHIFT]
[ENTER]
Standby switch
LED lamp
Screen (LCD)............................Displays the menu.
 ...........................................Moves the tool carriage and media when <Start Point> is displayed on the
screen, and selects the menu item or sets the value during menu operation.
[ENTER]....................................Enters the selected menu or defines the setting. In the Test Cut screen,
which is displayed only when the SD card is set in the SD card slot, press
[ENTER] while holding down [SHIFT] to perform a test cut.
Standby switch ........................Sets the Craft ROBO in and out of the standby status.
LED lamp..................................Lights green when the Craft ROBO is in standby status.
[SHIFT]......................................When <Start Point> is displayed on the screen, press  while holding down
[SHIFT] to feed the media toward the front of the main unit, or press  while
holding down [SHIFT] to feed the media toward the back of the main unit.
To perform a test cut, press [ENTER] while holding down [SHIFT], when the
Test Cut screen is displayed.
CHECKPOINT
You can operate the control panel keys only when the Craft ROBO is in standby status.

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CHAPTER 2. CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
2.1 Connecting and Turning on the Power
Use the AC adapter and the power cable provided with the Craft ROBO to connect the AC adapter jack on
the Craft ROBO to an AC outlet of the rated voltage, and then turn on the power.
CHECKPOINT
Always connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter jack before connecting the power cable to the AC
outlet.
(1) Connect the power cable (included with the AC adapter) to the AC adapter.
(2) Plug the AC adapter cable into the AC adapter jack of the Craft ROBO.
(3) Plug the other end of the power cable into the AC outlet.
(2)
(1)
(3)
(4) Press the standby switch.
When the Craft ROBO is in standby status, the LED lamp is lit green.
When the Craft ROBO is not in standby status, the LED lamp is extinguished.

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2.2 Connecting to a Computer
Use the USB cable provided with the Craft ROBO to connect the Craft ROBO to a computer.
CHECKPOINT
Install the software for the Craft ROBO before connecting the Craft ROBO to a computer.
(See Chapter 3.2, "Installing the Craft ROBO Controller".)
Do not connect the USB cable until instructed to do by an on-screen prompt.
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The USB cable has different plug shapes on the computer side and the Craft ROBO side. Always
check which plug connects to which side.
CHECKPOINT
Do not connect two or more Craft ROBO units to one computer.
Do not connect the Craft ROBO and a Graphtec plotter to a computer at the same time.
If you do so, the Craft ROBO may not operate properly.
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2.3 Loading Media Using the Carrier Sheet
CHECKPOINT
In this manual, the term "media" refers to paper, lm, and other materials to be cut or printed on.
About the carrier sheet
The carrier sheet allows you to cut media smaller than 210 mm x 305 mm, and cut right through the
media.
CHECKPOINT
For the CC300-20, be sure to use the carrier sheet at all times.
For the CC330-20, be sure to use the carrier sheet when cutting right through the
media, or when cutting the media without a backing sheet (linear).
The carrier sheet is reusable, and so it can be used repeatedly. When its adhesive
power becomes weak, however, replace it with a new carrier sheet.
The carrier sheet is a consumable. Replace it after cutting approximately 10 sheets.
Using a carrier sheet for more than 10 sheets may cause misaligned cutting or other
problems. Be sure to replace it with a new carrier sheet after cutting 10 sheets.
Pulling the carrier sheet out of the Craft ROBO may shorten its lifetime or cause
misaligned cutting. Be sure to select <Unload Media> menu on the control panel and
press [ENTER] to remove the carrier sheet.
The meshes printed on the carrier sheet allows you to check the media size. You can
also display the meshes of the carrier sheet on the ROBO Master screen to conrm the
cutting area. For further details, please refer to the ROBO Master User’s Manual.
Remove copying or ink-jet printing paper from the carrier sheet carefully. Pulling off the
paper roughly may tear the paper or leave pieces of paper on the carrier sheet.
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Attaching media onto the carrier sheet
Using the carrier sheet for media with a width of 190 mm or smaller
CHECKPOINT
Do not use media smaller than postcard size.
(1) Peel off only the inside liner (off-white) of the carrier sheet, so that the adhesive surface is
visible. (Do not peel off the liner strips on both sides.)
Liner
Peel off only the inside liner.
(2) Press the media onto the adhesive surface of the carrier sheet.
When cutting horizontal images, t the lower-left corner of the media to the mark at the
upper-left corner of the carrier sheet.
When cutting vertical images, t the upper-right corner of the media to the mark at the
upper-right corner of the carrier sheet.

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CHECKPOINT
When pressing the media onto the adhesive surface, be careful not to cause air
bubbles or wrinkles in the media.
Make sure that the edges of the media are parallel to the meshes of the carrier
sheet.
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Media
Carrier sheet
Adhesive surface
When cutting horizontal images,
t lower-left corner of the media
to the (black triangle) mark at
the upper-left corner of the carrier
sheet.
When cutting vertical images, t
upper-right corner of the media to the
 (white triangle) mark at the upper-
right corner of the carrier sheet.
Using the carrier sheet for media from 191 to 270 mm in width (equivalent to A4 size)
CHECKPOINT
You can set media up to 270 mm in width. However, the allowable cutting area is the
same as that of the carrier sheet. (Please see "Allowable cutting area of the carrier
sheet.")
(1) Peel off the inside liner and the liner strips on both sides of the carrier sheet, so that the entire
adhesive surface is visible.
Liner
Peel off the inside liner and the liner strips
on both sides of the carrier sheet.
(2) Press the media onto the adhesive surface of the carrier sheet.
Fit the media to the outside frame of the meshes on the carrier sheet.
CHECKPOINT
When pressing the media onto the adhesive surface, be careful not to cause air
bubbles or wrinkles in the media.
Make sure that all of the media is pressed down.
Make sure that the edges of the media are parallel to the meshes of the carrier
sheet.
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Media
Carrier sheet
Adhesive surface
210 mm
Fit the media to the outside frame of
the meshes on the carrier sheet.
305 mm
Loading the carrier sheet with media attached
When using media smaller than 210 mm x 305 mm, always afx the media within the allowable
cutting area.
CHECKPOINT
Do not use media smaller than postcard size.
For details about the allowable cutting area of the carrier sheet, please refer to
"Allowable cutting area of the carrier sheet."
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(1) Press the standby switch and conrm that the LED lamp is lit (green).
(2) Load the carrier sheet with media attached in the Craft ROBO.
Align the left edge of the sheet with the left guideline on the front guide. Place the top edge of
the sheet against both push rollers, making sure that the sheet is straight.

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Place the top edge of the carrier sheet against both push rollers.
To ensure that the loaded
sheet is straight, align the left
edge of the sheet with the left
guideline on the front guide.
Left guideline on the
front guide
(3) Make sure that <Load w/ Carrier> is displayed on the screen of the control panel, and press
[ENTER].
CHECKPOINT
For the CC330-20, press or  on the control panel to select <Load w/ Carrier>,
and press [ENTER].

Load w/
Carrier
Unload
Media
Select
File



When the SD card is not set in the SD card slot
 When the SD card is set in the SD card slot
The Craft ROBO feeds the carrier sheet automatically.

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How to unload the carrier sheet
Press  to select <Unload Media>, and press [ENTER].

Unload
Media
Load w/
Carrier
The carrier sheet is output toward the front of the main unit.
CHECKPOINT
When cutting is nished, <Unload Media> is displayed on the screen. In this case, just
press [ENTER] to unload media.
Allowable cutting area of the carrier sheet
Make sure that your design ts within the allowable cutting area indicated below.
Set the arrow faced toward
Craft ROBO main unit.
190mm
Allowable cutting area
10mm Standard mode
200mm
305mm
10mm 5mm 5mm
305mm Allowable cutting area
Expanded mode
Follow the procedure below to change the mode from Standard to Expanded or vice versa. The
default setting is "Standard" mode.
1. In the Control Panel, open "Printers" ("Printers and Faxes" for Windows XP).
2. Open "Properties" for Graphtec CC300 or CC330.
3. Click [Printing Preferences] in the "General" tab.
4. Select the desired mode in "Margins" on the "Basic Setup" tab.
(If you create the cut data using the ROBO Master or Cutting Master 2, the [Expanded] mode is
selected.)
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2.4 Loading Media without Using the Carrier Sheet
(CC330-20 Only)
CHECKPOINT
If the media size is smaller than A4 size, be sure to use the carrier sheet. (Please see Section 2.3,
"Loading Media Using the Carrier Sheet".)
Media loading method
(1) Press the standby switch and conrm that the LED lamp is lit (green).
(2) Load the media in the Craft ROBO.
Align the left edge of the media with the right guideline on the front guide. Place the top edge
of the media against both push rollers, making sure that the media is straight.
CHECKPOINT
If a media wider than 220 mm is loaded, the guideline will be covered by the media.
However, if the media is loaded so that its top edge touches and is parallel to both
the push rollers, it will be straight.
Place the top edge of the media against both push rollers.
To ensure that the loaded sheet is
straight, align the left edge of the
media with the right guideline on
the front guide.
RIght guideline on the front guide
If you are using media that is not A4 size, please follow the instructions given below.
If the media width is between 210 and 270 mm
If the width of the media is between 210 and 270 mm, the only types of media that can be
loaded are vinyl lms or sticker sheets.
If the media length is between 297 and 1,000 mm
The accuracy specication is guaranteed for media that measure 210 x 297 mm, but if the
media is lm (with a thickness of 0.1 mm or less, and 0.3 mm or less including the backing
sheet (liner)), lengths up to 1,000 mm can be loaded.
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(3) Press or  on the control panel to select <Load Media>, and press [ENTER].

Load
Media
Unload
Media
Select
File



When the SD card is not set in the SD card slot
When the SD card is set in the SD card slot
The Craft ROBO feeds the media automatically.
How to unload the media
Press  to select <Unload Media>, and press [ENTER].

Unload
Media
Load
Media
The media is output toward the front of the main unit.
CHECKPOINT
When cutting is nished, <Unload Media> is displayed on the screen. In this case, just
press [ENTER] to unload media.
Allowable cutting area
Make sure that your design ts within the allowable cutting area indicated below.
If the media is A4 size
Standard mode: The width of the allowable cutting area is 190 mm.
Expanded mode: The width of the allowable cutting area is 200 mm.
If registration marks are used, the allowable width is 190 mm.
CHECKPOINT
Follow the procedure below to change the mode from Standard to Expanded or
viceversa. The default setting is "Standard" mode.
1. In the Control Panel, open "Printers" ("Printers and Faxes" for Windows XP).
2. Open "Properties" for Graphtec CC300 or CC330.
3. Click [Printing Preferences] in the "General" tab.
4. Select the desired mode in "Margins" on the "Basic Setup" tab.
(If you create the cut data using the ROBO Master or Cutting Master 2, the [Expanded]
mode is selected.)
The allowable cutting area indicated above is applicable only when the media is set
correctly.
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190mm
20mm
10mm
200mm
5mm5mm
20mm
10mm 5mm 5mm
Standard mode Expanded mode
Media
Allowable
cutting area
Allowable
cutting area
If the media width is between 210 and 270 mm
Even if the width of the media is larger than 210 mm, the allowable width is the same as that for an
A4 size media (190 mm in Standard mode and 200 mm in Expanded mode).
Standard mode: The width of the allowable cutting area is 190 mm.
Expanded mode: The width of the allowable cutting area is 200 mm.
If registration marks are used, the allowable width is 190 mm.
CHECKPOINT
Follow the procedure below to change the mode from Standard to Expanded or
viceversa. The default setting is "Standard" mode.
1. In the Control Panel, open "Printers" ("Printers and Faxes" for Windows XP).
2. Open "Properties" for Graphtec CC300 or CC330.
3. Click [Printing Preferences] in the "General" tab.
4. Select the desired mode in "Margins" on the "Basic Setup" tab.
(If you create the cut data using the ROBO Master or Cutting Master 2, the [Expanded]
mode is selected.)
The allowable cutting area indicated above is applicable only when the media is set
correctly.
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•
If the media length is between 297 and 1,000 mm
Standard mode: The width of the allowable cutting area is 190 mm.
Expanded mode: The width of the allowable cutting area is 200 mm.
If registration marks are used, the allowable width is 190 mm.

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CH 3. CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER
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APPENDIX A
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INDEX
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CH 4. CUTTING DATA SAVED ON SD CARD
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CHECKPOINT
Follow the procedure below to change the mode from Standard to Expanded or
viceversa. The default setting is "Standard" mode.
1. In the Control Panel, open "Printers" ("Printers and Faxes" for Windows XP).
2. Open "Properties" for Graphtec CC300 or CC330.
3. Click [Printing Preferences] in the "General" tab.
4. Select the desired mode in "Margins" on the "Basic Setup" tab.
(If you create the cut data using the ROBO Master or Cutting Master 2, the [Expanded]
mode is selected.)
The allowable cutting area indicated above is applicable only when the media is set
correctly.
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•
190mm
20mm
10mm
200mm
5mm5mm
20mm
10mm 5mm 5mm
Media
Standard mode Expanded mode
Allowable
cutting area
Allowable
cutting area

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CH 3. CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER
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APPENDIX A
CH 2. CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
INDEX
CONTENTS
CH 4. CUTTING DATA SAVED ON SD CARD
PREFACE CONTENTS CH 1. PRIOR TO USE CH 2. CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
CH 3. CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER CH 4. CUTTING DATA SAVED ON SD CARD APPENDIX A INDEX
2.5 Adjusting and Mounting the Blade Plunger
The blade adjustment cap controls the blade length. To obtain optimum cutting results, select the blade
adjustment cap for the blade plunger to suit the type of media to be cut.
Caution
When handling the cutter blade, take care not to cut your hands.
Blade plunger construction
The blade plunger consists of a plunger to which a cap containing a blade is attached. The length
of the blade protruding from the cap can be adjusted by selecting one of the three available blade
adjustment caps.
Select the blade adjustment cap best suited for the media you plan to use.
Plunger
Blade adjustment cap
• Blue: Thin media, thin paper or lm
• Yellow: Medium thick paper such as Kent paper, thick lm
• Red: Thick paper such as scrapbooking paper
Blade
Blade adjustment caps and media selection
Select and attach the blade adjustment cap best suited to the media you plan to use. To prevent
damage to the cutting mat, the length of the blade protruding from the cap should not exceed the
thickness of the media.
Caution
When handling the cutter blade, take care not to cut your hands.
Selection guide for blade adjustment caps
Cap Media Protruding blade length
(approx.)
Blue Thin media, thin paper or lm 0.1 mm
Yellow Medium thick paper such as Kent paper, thick lm 0.2 mm
Red Thick paper such as scrapbooking paper 0.3 mm

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CH 3. CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER
CH 1. PRIOR TO USE
APPENDIX A
CH 2. CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
INDEX
CONTENTS
CH 4. CUTTING DATA SAVED ON SD CARD
PREFACE CONTENTS CH 1. PRIOR TO USE CH 2. CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
INDEXAPPENDIX A CH 4. CUTTING DATA SAVED ON SD CARD CH 3. CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER
Changing the blade adjustment cap
To prevent damage to the cutting mat, the length of the blade protruding from the cap should not
exceed the thickness of the media.
Caution
When handling the cutter blade, take care not to cut your hands.
The blade adjustment cap is a screw-on type.
(1) Turn the cap in the counterclockwise direction to remove it.
(2) Replace it with the correct blade adjustment cap.
(3) Turn the cap in the clockwise direction to tighten it.
Tighten
Blade adjustment cap
Holder
Loosen
The optimal blade length is less than the thickness of the media and backing sheet combined,
but more than the thickness of the media. Make sure that blade length is never greater than the
combined thickness of the media and its backing sheet. If it is not possible to accurately determine
the media thickness, perform a cutting test for each blade adjustment cap in the order of blue,
yellow, and red. The most suitable cap is the one where only faint traces of the blade appear on the
backing sheet after the cutting test has been performed.
Media
Backing sheet
Thickness of media
Optimal
blade
length