KLIC-N-KUT KNK Force User manual

The KNK Force with SCAL5 User Manual
http://knkusa.com/
February 24, 2019
Do NOT read this entire manual… unless you want to.
•Chapters 1 and 2 are very important in terms of setting up your Force to work with SCAL and learning the
ins and outs of cutting.
•Chapters 3 –10 are specific to SCAL and present every function in the software, many of which you may
never need.
•Chapter 11 is for those owners wanting to perform print and cut applications.
•Chapter 12 covers the dual head feature and how to best use Force accessory tools.
•Chapter 13 covers the Force rotary tool.
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Also:
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How to Get the Most from your KNK UM.
•Note the green icons which link to videos related to the section in which they are located. These
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.01 PLEASE READ! ................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.02 SAFETY AND WARNINGS ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.03 WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
1.04 PARTS OF THE KNK FORCE .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
1.05 SUPPORT......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
1.06 SETTING UP SCAL WITH THE FORCE ................................................................................................................................................. 12
1.06.1 Setting up the Cutting Mat.............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
1.06.2 Selecting a Shape for Testing ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14
1.06.3 Communication Test ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
1.06.4 Test Drawing: Origin Point Mode ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
2. KNK FORCE: CUTTING......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
2.01 WHAT YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND ABOUT CUTTING.......................................................................................................................... 17
You Have To Make Mistakes .................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Begin with Easy Materials and Easy Shapes............................................................................................................................................................ 17
Use the Correct Blade for the Material You Are Cutting ........................................................................................................................................... 17
Set the Z Origin When Required ............................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Understand the Cut Settings ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Perform Test Cuts! .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Record Your Successes............................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Keep the Cutting Mat Clean and Sticky .................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Know Where Your Images Will Cut........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Don’t Get Frustrated, Get Help! ................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
2.02 CHOICES BEFORE CUTTING .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
2.02.1 Controlling What Shapes Will Cut .................................................................................................................................................................. 20
2.02.2 Controlling Where Shapes Will Cut................................................................................................................................................................ 21
2.02.3 Selecting the Tool to be Used for Cutting ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
2.02.4 Determining the Cut Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
2.03 CUT SETTINGS DETAILS.................................................................................................................................................................... 23
2.03.1 Tool and Replace Tool ................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
2.03.2 Mult-Cut or Passes (P)................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
2.03.3 Cutting Depth (CD) / End Depth (ED) ............................................................................................................................................................ 24
2.03.4 Start Depth (SD)............................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
2.03.5 Up Speed (US)............................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
2.03.6 Cut Speed (CS).............................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
2.03.7 Plunge Speed (PS) ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
2.03.8 Lift Speed (LS) ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
2.03.9 Blade Offset (BO)........................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
2.03.10 Overcut......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
2.04 PRESETS ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
2.05 BLADE TENSION (BT) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27
2.06 PERFORMING A CUT WITH THE BLADE HOLDER................................................................................................................................... 28
2.07 CALIBRATING THE FORCE’S SIZING RESOLUTION ................................................................................................................................ 30
2.07.1 Entering C3 Sizing Calibration into SCAL...................................................................................................................................................... 30
2.07.2 Performing a Sizing Calibration...................................................................................................................................................................... 31
SETTINGS FORM FOR CUTTING MATERIALS ON THE KNK FORCE1............................................................................................................... 34
SUGGESTED CUT SETTINGS FOR VARIOUS MATERIALS ON THE KNK FORCE1.............................................................................................. 35
3. SCAL: INSTALLATION, PREFERENCES, AND WORKSPACE .......................................................................................................... 43
3.01 INSTALLING SCAL ............................................................................................................................................................................ 43
3.01.1 Selecting and Downloading the Software ...................................................................................................................................................... 43
3.01.2 Activating the Software ............................................................................................................................................................... 44
3.01.3 Installing the USB Driver ............................................................................................................................................................. 45
3.01.4 Installing Your Cutter ................................................................................................................................................................... 45
3.02 MAIN SCAL SCREEN ....................................................................................................................................................... 46
3.03 LIBRARY .......................................................................................................................................................................... 47

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3.04 PROPERTIES PANEL ......................................................................................................................................................... 48
3.05CUSTOMIZING THE PROPERTIES PANEL /WORKSPACE ....................................................................................................... 50
3.06 DOCUMENT PANEL .......................................................................................................................................................... 52
3.06.1 Mat Size ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
3.06.2 Orientation .............................................................................................................................................................................. 53
3.06.3 Units ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 54
3.06.4 Show Grid .................................................................................................................................................................................. 54
3.06.5 Show Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 55
3.06.6 Workspace Alpha ........................................................................................................................................................................ 56
3.06.7 Show Outlines Only ..................................................................................................................................................................... 56
3.06.8 Show Print Margins ..................................................................................................................................................................... 56
3.06.9 Show Reg Marks ......................................................................................................................................................................... 57
3.06.10 Show Page Color ...................................................................................................................................................................... 57
3.06.11 Show Template ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 58
3.07 SNAP TO ......................................................................................................................................................................... 58
3.08 OTHER PREFERENCES ..................................................................................................................................................... 59
3.09 ZOOMING AND PANNING.................................................................................................................................................................... 60
3.09.1 Zooming ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
3.09.2 Panning ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
3.10 UNDO/REDO ................................................................................................................................................................... 61
3.10.1 Undo............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
3.10.2 Redo............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
3.11PROJECTS AND PAGES .................................................................................................................................................... 61
3.12 HELP RESOURCES............................................................................................................................................................................ 62
4. SCAL: HANDLING FILES AND ORGANIZING LAYERS..................................................................................................................... 64
4.01 OPENING FILES ............................................................................................................................................................. 64
4.01.1 Opening a New File/Project ........................................................................................................................................................................... 64
4.01.2 Opening an Existing .SCUT File .................................................................................................................................................................... 64
4.02 SAVING SCAL FILES ....................................................................................................................................................... 65
4.03 CUSTOMIZING THE LIBRARY ............................................................................................................................................ 65
4.03.1 Shapes Tab ............................................................................................................................................................................. 66
4.03.2 Fonts Tab ................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
4.03.3 Projects Tab ............................................................................................................................................................................. 70
4.04 LAYERS PANEL ............................................................................................................................................................. 72
4.04.1 Introduction to the Layers Panel .............................................................................................................................................. 72
4.04.2 Parts of the Layers Panel ......................................................................................................................................................... 73
4.04.3 Creating Folders and Moving Layers ......................................................................................................................................... 75
4.05 THE ESHAPE STORE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 78
4.05.1 Importing from the eshape Store.................................................................................................................................................................... 78
4.05.2 Exporting to the eshape Store........................................................................................................................................................................ 80
4.06 IMPORTING OTHER FILE FORMATS..................................................................................................................................................... 83
4.06.1 Importing Vector Files ................................................................................................................................................................ 83
4.06.2 Importing Raster Files .............................................................................................................................................................. 84
4.06.3 Importing Fonts .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 85
4.07 EXPORTING IN OTHER FILE FORMATS ................................................................................................................................................ 85

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4.07.1 Exporting in SVG Format ......................................................................................................................................................... 85
4.07.2 Exporting in JPG, PNG, BMP and TIFF Formats ................................................................................................................... 86
4.07.3 Exporting in FCM Format ............................................................................................................................................................................... 87
4.07.4 Exporting in PLT Format ................................................................................................................................................................................ 87
4.07.5 Exporting to SCAL2........................................................................................................................................................................................ 88
5. SCAL: MANIPULATING AND COLORING SHAPES........................................................................................................................... 89
5.01 BASIC SHAPES ............................................................................................................................................................... 89
5.01.1 Rectangle ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
5.01.2 Rounded Rectangle ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
5.01.3 Circle and Oval............................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
5.01.4 Triangle .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
5.01.5 Polygon .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
5.01.6 Star................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 90
5.01.7 Spiral .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 91
5.02 SELECTING ................................................................................................................................................................... 92
5.02.1 Basic Selection Handles ........................................................................................................................................................... 92
5.02.2 Advanced Selection Handles ......................................................................................................................................................................... 93
5.03 DELETING ...................................................................................................................................................................... 94
5.04 MOVING ....................................................................................................................................................................... 94
5.05 RESIZING,SCALING,AUTO FIT........................................................................................................................................................... 96
5.05.1 Resizing .................................................................................................................................................................................. 96
5.05.2 Scaling............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 98
5.05.3 Auto Fit ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 99
5.06 ROTATING .................................................................................................................................................................. 100
5.07 SKEWING AND DISTORTING ............................................................................................................................................................. 101
5.07.1 Skewing ..................................................................................................................................................................................101
5.07.2 Distorting ................................................................................................................................................................................102
5.08 MIRRORING AND FLIPPING ........................................................................................................................................... 102
5.09 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING ........................................................................................................................................... 103
5.10 HIDING AND SHOWING ................................................................................................................................................. 103
5.11 GROUPING AND UNGROUPING ..................................................................................................................................... 104
5.11.1 Group ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 104
5.11.2 Ungroup........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 104
5.12 BREAKING AND MERGING ............................................................................................................................................ 105
5.12.1 Break Apart ..................................................................................................................................................................................................105
5.12.2 Merge ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................106
5.13 ARRANGING (ORDERING)SHAPES ................................................................................................................................ 107
5.14 FILL &STROKE:FILL ................................................................................................................................................... 109
5.14.1 No Fill ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................110
5.14.2 Color Fill ................................................................................................................................................................................110
5.14.3 Pattern Fill .............................................................................................................................................................................112
5.14.4 Gradient Fill ........................................................................................................................................................................... 113
5.14.5 Opacity ................................................................................................................................................................................... 115
5.15 FILL &STROKE:STROKE................................................................................................................................................................. 116
5.15.1 Stroke Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................116
5.15.2 Stroke Line Style ..........................................................................................................................................................................................120
5.15.3 Converting Strokes into Closed Shapes ................................................................................................................................ 120
5.16 DROPPER TOOL .......................................................................................................................................................... 121
5.17 CUTTING,COPYING,PASTING,DUPLICATING.................................................................................................................................... 122

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5.17.1 Cutting to the Clipboard ......................................................................................................................................................... 122
5.17.2 Copying to the Clipboard .......................................................................................................................................................122
5.17.3 Pasting from the Clipboard ....................................................................................................................................................122
5.17.4 Duplicating –Duplicate .......................................................................................................................................................... 123
5.17.5 Quick Duplicate ......................................................................................................................................................................123
5.18 ALIGNMENT.................................................................................................................................................................................... 123
5.18.1 Align to Page ............................................................................................................................................................................124
5.18.2 Align to Selection .....................................................................................................................................................................125
5.19 DISTRIBUTE .................................................................................................................................................................. 126
5.19.1 Distribute to Page .....................................................................................................................................................................127
5.19.2 Distribute to Selection ............................................................................................................................................................129
5.19.3 Distribute to Selection Below .......................................................................................................................................................................130
6. SCAL: WORKING WITH TEXT ........................................................................................................................................................... 133
6.01 TEXT OPTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................ 133
6.02 SELECTING A FONT......................................................................................................................................................................... 133
6.02.1 Choosing a Font from the Font Menu .......................................................................................................................................133
6.02.2 Choosing a Font via Font Preview ............................................................................................................................................133
6.02.3 Temporarily Installing a Font ...................................................................................................................................................135
6.03 ADDING TEXT OPTIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 136
6.04 FOUR MODES OF TEXT ................................................................................................................................................................... 137
6.04.1 Type Tool ............................................................................................................................................................................137
6.04.2 Vertical Type Tool ....................................................................................................................................................... 137
6.04.3 Type on Path Tool ......................................................................................................................................................138
6.04.4 Type on Arch Tool .....................................................................................................................................................................139
6.05 TEXT SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................................... 140
6.06 OTHER TEXT EDITING ................................................................................................................................................... 142
6.07 CREATING A CONNECTED LETTER TITLE ....................................................................................................................... 143
6.08 INCORPORATING SHAPES INTO A TITLE ............................................................................................................................................ 144
6.09 WELDING TITLES IN IMAGINATIVE WAYS........................................................................................................................................... 145
6.10 STENCILING LETTERS .................................................................................................................................................. 146
6.11 OPEN PATH FONTS (OPF) ............................................................................................................................................. 147
6.12 KNOCKOUT ................................................................................................................................................................. 147
6.13 TITLE CRAWL ............................................................................................................................................................. 149
6.14 APPLICATIONS USING THE SIZING FUNCTION.................................................................................................................................... 150
6.14.1 Sizing Lettering for Particular Fonts .......................................................................................................................................150
6.14.2 Sizing Letters for Welding Inside Rectangles ........................................................................................................................151
6.15 OTHER TEXT EFFECTS.................................................................................................................................................................... 151
7. SCAL: TRACING AND DRAWING...................................................................................................................................................... 152
7.01RASTER VERSUS VECTOR ............................................................................................................................................ 152
7.02 FINDING EASY IMAGES TO TRACE ................................................................................................................................. 153
7.03 TRACE FUNCTION........................................................................................................................................................................... 154
7.03.1 Trace Settings ........................................................................................................................................................................154
7.03.2 Monochrome Trace of a Colored Image: Effects of Contrast ................................................................................................ 158

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7.03.3 Monochrome Trace of a Silhouette Image: Effects of Smooth ..............................................................................................159
7.03.4 Monochrome Trace of a Detailed Image: Effects of Despeckle and Detail ...........................................................................160
7.03.5 Monochrome Trace: Single Line Threshold and Blackout .....................................................................................................162
7.03.6 Monochrome Trace: PNG Files and the Alpha Channel Option ............................................................................................163
7.03.7 Monochrome Trace for a Print and Cut Application: Effect of Resample .............................................................................. 164
7.03.8 Resample Versus Smooth and the High Pass Filter ..............................................................................................................166
7.03.9 Color Layers Trace .................................................................................................................................................................168
7.03.10 Single Color Trace .........................................................................................................................................170
7.03.11 Draw Mask Function ............................................................................................................................................................ 174
7.03.12 High Pass Filter Application .................................................................................................................................................177
7.04 DRAW FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................................................... 179
7.04.1 The Draw Tool ....................................................................................................................................................................... 179
7.04.2 Freehand Drawing ...................................................................................................................................................................182
7.04.3 Brush Drawing ........................................................................................................................................................................182
7.05 MANUAL TRACING OF AN IMPORTED IMAGE ...................................................................................................................................... 183
7.05.1 Importing an Image for Manual Tracing ....................................................................................................................................................... 183
7.05.2 Manual Tracing Using the Draw Tool........................................................................................................................................................... 184
7.05.3 Editing the Trace ....................................................................................................................................................................185
7.05.4 Using Symmetrical Mirror to Complete the Trace ........................................................................................................................................ 187
8. SCAL: EDITING................................................................................................................................................................................... 188
8.01 SIMPLIFY ................................................................................................................................................................... 188
8.02 SPLIT PATH ................................................................................................................................................................ 189
8.03 CLOSE PATH ............................................................................................................................................................... 191
8.04 JOIN PATHS ............................................................................................................................................................... 191
8.05 PATH OFFSET ............................................................................................................................................................. 192
8.06 ERASER ...................................................................................................................................................................... 194
8.07 KNIFE AND CROP............................................................................................................................................................................ 195
8.07.1 Using Knife ............................................................................................................................................................................. 196
8.07.2 Using Crop ..............................................................................................................................................................................196
8.08 WHICH CUTTING TOOL TO USE?...................................................................................................................................................... 198
8.09 RULER........................................................................................................................................................................................... 198
8.10 THE SHAPE TOOL -PATH AND NODE EDITING .................................................................................................................................. 200
8.10.1 Moving a Path .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 201
8.10.2 Reshaping a Path......................................................................................................................................................................................... 202
8.10.3 Examples of Smoothing Curves................................................................................................................................................................... 205
8.10.4 Applications for the Shape Tool ...................................................................................................................................................................206
9. SCAL: DESIGNING .............................................................................................................................................................................. 208
9.01 WHERE DO ISTART WITH LEARNING TO DESIGN? ............................................................................................................................ 208
9.02 PROJECT INFO ........................................................................................................................................................... 208
9.03 GUIDELINES ................................................................................................................................................................ 209
9.04 TEMPLATES ................................................................................................................................................................ 210
9.04.1 Mat Template Window ................................................................................................................................................................................. 210
9.04.2 Template File Settings .................................................................................................................................................................................212
9.04.3 Importing Your Own Templates ...................................................................................................................................................................213
9.05 SHADOW LAYER .......................................................................................................................................................... 214
9.05.1 Shadow Layer Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................214
9.06 BOOLEAN OPERATIONS................................................................................................................................................................... 217

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9.06.1 Union ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 217
9.06.2 Intersection .............................................................................................................................................................................218
9.06.3 Exclude ..................................................................................................................................................................................219
9.06.4 Front Minus Back ....................................................................................................................................................................220
9.06.5 Back Minus Front ...................................................................................................................................................................221
9.07 CLIP PATH AND CLIP MASK ............................................................................................................................................................. 221
9.07.1 Clip Path ................................................................................................................................................................................. 221
9.07.2 Clip Mask......................................................................................................................................................................................................222
9.08 DUPLICATE ROTATED ..................................................................................................................................................................... 224
9.08.1 Duplicate Rotated Settings ....................................................................................................................................................224
9.08.2 Using Duplicate Rotated to Design a Wreath ..............................................................................................................................................226
9.08.3 Using Duplicate Rotated to Design a Frame................................................................................................................................................226
9.09 OBJECT ON PATH ......................................................................................................................................................... 227
9.09.1 Designing a Scalloped Oval .................................................................................................................................................228
9.09.2 Warp a Shape to a Path .......................................................................................................................................................... 230
9.09.3 Remaining Settings ................................................................................................................................................................231
9.10 WRAPPER .................................................................................................................................................................... 231
9.11 LATTICE ................................................................................................................................................................... 233
9.12 RHINESTONES................................................................................................................................................................................ 237
9.12.1 Guidelines for Rhinestone Pattern Design ........................................................................................................................237
9.12.2 Rhinestone Outline ............................................................................................................................................................238
9.12.3 Rhinestone Fill ..................................................................................................................................................................240
9.12.4 Editing Rhinestone Designs .............................................................................................................................................. 241
9.12.5 Adding an Outline to a Rhinestone Design ....................................................................................................................... 242
9.12.6 Using Purchased Rhinestone Fonts and Designs ............................................................................................................244
9.13 JIGSAW PUZZLE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 246
9.14 3D ROTATE.................................................................................................................................................................................... 249
9.15 3D EXTRUDE (SCAL PRO ONLY)................................................................................................................................ 250
9.16 BARREL DISTORTION ................................................................................................................................................... 252
9.17 BULGE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 253
9.18 CANNED......................................................................................................................................................................................... 255
9.19 WAVE ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 256
9.20 BRIDGE WARP ............................................................................................................................................................ 257
9.21 DROP SHADOW ........................................................................................................................................................... 258
9.22 QR CODE .......................................................................................................................................................... 261
9.23 SYMMETRICAL MIRROR ................................................................................................................................................ 262
10. SCAL: OUTPUT ................................................................................................................................................................................ 264
10.01 THE STYLE PANEL ..................................................................................................................................................... 264
10.02 PREVIEW ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 265
10.03 PRINTING..................................................................................................................................................................................... 267
10.04WEEDING (SCAL PRO ONLY)....................................................................................................................................................... 269
10.05 TILING (SCAL PRO ONLY)........................................................................................................................................ 271
10.06 CUT SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 274
10.06.1 Cut Window Settings..................................................................................................................................................................................274
10.06.2 Presets .......................................................................................................................................................................................................279
10.06.3 Cut by Color (SCAL PRO only) .................................................................................................................................................................. 279
10.06.4 Tiles (SCAL PRO only) .............................................................................................................................................................................284

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10.06.5 Extras (SCAL PRO only)...........................................................................................................................................................................285
10.06.6 Cut Order (SCAL PRO only) ......................................................................................................................................................................287
10.06.7 Layers (SCAL PRO only) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 289
10.07 CONTROLLING WHERE SHAPES WILL CUT ..................................................................................................................................... 291
10.07.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................................................291
10.07.2 Origin Point................................................................................................................................................................................................. 293
10.07.3 WYSIWYG.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 295
10.07.4 Center Point ...............................................................................................................................................................................................297
10.08 PATH DETAILS AND REVERSE PATH............................................................................................................................................... 299
10.09 LINE FILL ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 300
10.10 PIERCE ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 301
10.11 NEST ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 302
10. SCAL: OUTPUT ................................................................................................................................................................................ 307
10.01 THE STYLE PANEL........................................................................................................................................................................ 307
10.02 PREVIEW ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 308
10.03 PRINTING..................................................................................................................................................................................... 309
10.04 WEEDING (SCAL PRO ONLY)....................................................................................................................................................... 311
10.05 TILING (SCAL PRO ONLY)............................................................................................................................................................ 313
10.06 CUT SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 315
10.06.1 Cut Window Settings..................................................................................................................................................................................315
10.06.2 Cut by Color (SCAL PRO only) .................................................................................................................................................................. 320
10.06.3 Tiles (SCAL PRO only) .............................................................................................................................................................................326
10.06.4 Extras (SCAL PRO only)...........................................................................................................................................................................327
10.07 CONTROLLING WHERE SHAPES WILL CUT ..................................................................................................................................... 329
10.07.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................................................329
10.07.2 Origin Point................................................................................................................................................................................................. 330
10.07.3 WYSIWYG.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 332
10.07.4 Center Point ...............................................................................................................................................................................................335
10.08 PATH DETAILS AND REVERSE PATH............................................................................................................................................... 336
10.09 LINE FILL ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 337
10.10 PIERCE ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 338
11. KNK FORCE: PRINT AND CUT......................................................................................................................................................... 340
11.01 WHAT IS A PRINT AND CUT (PNC)? .............................................................................................................................................. 340
11.02 WHAT IS A PNC CALIBRATION?..................................................................................................................................................... 341
11.03 CAMERA CALIBRATION PROCEDURE .............................................................................................................................................. 341
11.03.1 What You Need for Calibrating ..................................................................................................................................................................341
11.03.2 Preparing the Calibration File.....................................................................................................................................................................341
11.03.3 Entering Settings and Printing....................................................................................................................................................................343
11.03.4 Setting the Registration Marks and Cutting ...............................................................................................................................................345
11.03.5 Adjusting the X and Y Camera Offsets ......................................................................................................................................................347
11.04 PREPARING AN ACTUAL PRINT AND CUT APPLICATION .................................................................................................................... 348
11.05 AUTOMATIC PNC ......................................................................................................................................................................... 348
11.06 PRINT AND CUT TIPS .................................................................................................................................................................... 352
11.07 PRINTING A PNC PROJECT FROM OUTSIDE OF SCAL..................................................................................................................... 353
12. KNK FORCE: DUAL HEAD APPLICATIONS................................................................................................................................... 355
12.01 WHAT DUAL HEADS MEAN ............................................................................................................................................................ 355
12.02 CALIBRATING TWO TOOLS FOR ALIGNMENT.................................................................................................................................... 355
12.02.1 Locating the Dual Head Calibration ........................................................................................................................................................... 355
12.02.2 Setting Up a Dual Head File....................................................................................................................................................................... 356
12.02.3 Entering Settings........................................................................................................................................................................................ 357
12.02.4 Adjusting the Tool Offset Values................................................................................................................................................................358
12.03 GENERAL GUIDELINES WHEN USING ACCESSORY TOOLS ............................................................................................................... 359
12.04 DRAWING WITH A PEN OR GLUE PEN ............................................................................................................................................. 359
12.05 EMBOSSING AND SCORING............................................................................................................................................................ 359
12.06 ENGRAVING ................................................................................................................................................................................. 360
12.07 USING THE PUNCH TOOL .............................................................................................................................................................. 361
SETTINGS FORM FOR FORCE ACCESSORY TOOLS1................................................................................................................................... 362
SUGGESTED SETTINGS FOR VARIOUS FORCE ACCESSORIES1................................................................................................................... 363
13. KNK FORCE: ROTARY TOOL........................................................................................................................................................... 364

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13.01 IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................................................. 365
13.02 CONTENTS IN THE ROTARY TOOL KIT ............................................................................................................................................ 365
13.03 SETTINGS FOR THE ROTARY TOOL................................................................................................................................................. 366
13.04 DETERMINING SETTINGS FOR CUTTING A NEW MATERIAL ............................................................................................................... 367
13.04.1 Measure the Thickness of the Material ...................................................................................................................................................... 367
13.04.2 Surface Height............................................................................................................................................................................................ 367
13.04.3 CD/ED Calculator.......................................................................................................................................................................................368
13.05 PEN TEST FOR VERIFYING CD/ED BEFORE CUTTING ..................................................................................................................... 369
13.06 ATTACHING A DRILL BIT TO THE ROTARY TOOL .............................................................................................................................. 371
13.07 ATTACHING THE ROTARY TOOL TO THE KNK FORCE ...................................................................................................................... 372
13.07.1 Attaching the Adaptor to the Blade Holder Seat ........................................................................................................................................372
13.07.2 Inserting the Rotary Tool into the Adaptor .................................................................................................................................................373
13.08 ENGRAVING ................................................................................................................................................................................. 375
13.09 CUTTING...................................................................................................................................................................................... 376
13.09.1 Things to Keep in Mind .............................................................................................................................................................................. 376
13.09.2 Important Checklist Before You Cut!.........................................................................................................................................................376
13.10 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................ 376
SETTINGS FORM FOR FORCE ROTARY TOOL1........................................................................................................................................... 378
SUGGESTED ENGRAVING SETTINGS FOR FORCE ROTARY TOOL1.............................................................................................................. 379
APPENDIX A SCAL: KEY BOARD SHORTCUTS ................................................................................................................................. 380
APPENDIX B KNK FORCE AND SCAL: TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................... 386
B1 COMMUNICATING ISSUES................................................................................................................................................................... 386
B2 OPERATING ISSUES........................................................................................................................................................................... 387
B3 CUTTING ISSUES............................................................................................................................................................................... 389
B4 SOFTWARE ISSUES ........................................................................................................................................................................... 391
APPENDIX C SCAL: MAP AND REFERENCES.................................................................................................................................... 392
C1 SCREENSHOT OF SCAL SCREEN....................................................................................................................................................... 392
C2 BARS ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 392
C2.1 Menu Bar ........................................................................................................................................................................................................392
C2.2 Toolbar............................................................................................................................................................................................................393
C2.3 Pages Bar.......................................................................................................................................................................................................393
C2.4 Status Bar.......................................................................................................................................................................................................393
C3 PANELS............................................................................................................................................................................................ 393
C3.1 Tools Panel.....................................................................................................................................................................................................393
C3.2 Properties Panel ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 394
C4 PREFERENCES.................................................................................................................................................................................. 394
C4.1 Preferences: General Tab .............................................................................................................................................................................. 394
C4.2 Preferences: Edit Tab..................................................................................................................................................................................... 395
APPENDIX D KNK FORCE: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................... 397
D1 MORE ABOUT ZORIGIN..................................................................................................................................................................... 397
D1.1 Why Do You Sometimes Set the Z Origin on the Mat versus the Material? .................................................................................................. 397
D1.2 How does Setting the Origin on the Mat Affect the Settings? ........................................................................................................................397
D2 CALCULATION OF DEPTHS IN MULTI-PASS APPLICATIONS.................................................................................................................... 398
D3 MAT GUIDES..................................................................................................................................................................................... 398
D4. TEST CUTTING A MATERIAL USING THE FORCE BLADE HOLDER.......................................................................................................... 400
D5. TEST CUTTING A MATERIAL USING THE FORCE ROTARY TOOL............................................................................................................ 401

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1. Introduction
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1.01 Please Read!
Thank you for purchasing a KNK Force! Please read all of this section before using your new Force with Sure
Cuts A Lot (SCAL).
•Because the Force must first be set up to communicate with C3 (the program residing on the computer
inside of the Force), please read all of the first two chapters of the KNK Force with C3 User Manual
(henceforth referred to as the C3 User Manual) here:
http://www.iloveknk.com/support/knk-force-support-page
•Write down the IP Address used to access C3 on your Force. You will need to enter this same IP Address
into the Force Cut Settings window in SCAL.
•It is also important to install updates to C3 as some of them will contain firmware changes that can impact
how the Force works with SCAL. Instructions for updating C3 are contained in Section 4.03 of the C3 User
Manual.
•Certain sections of the C3 User Manual have been repeated in this user manual for convenience or because
they are important reminders. Feel free to skip certain sections:
If you have thoroughly read Chapters 1 and 2 in the C3 User Manual, you can move on to Section 1.06
in this chapter. Please read that section and Chapter 2 before attempting to use the blade holder in your
Force.
If you have already been using SCAL with your KNK Force, you can use this user manual as a
reference book.
1.02 Safety and Warnings
Please be aware of the following safety guidelines when working with the KNK Force:
•Pinch Points: Keep hands, long hair, loose clothing, jewelry, etc. away from the moving parts.
•Risk to Children and Pets: Please supervise children around the Force, when it is in use. In particular, the
rotary device can pose a danger to unsupervised children and pets.
•Eye Protection: When operating the rotary device, eye protection, such as safety glasses, is recommended.
•Rotary Tool Instructions: Please read Chapter 13 before using the optional rotary tool.
•Movement and Touching: Do not move the KNK Force or touch any circuitry while it is plugged in.
•Additionally:
DO NOT touch or jam the plotter’s track while it is operating. If the cutter is damaged, it is the owner’s
responsibility.
DO NOT shake the cutter while it is operating.
DO NOT cut any materials that have staples or other embellishments attached.
DO NOT touch the cutter with a magnet. It is safe, however, to cut magnetic materials, such as those
used on refrigerators and car exteriors.
DO NOT allow small items to fall into the cutter.
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Transporting: When transporting the cutter, move the pinch wheel levers into the upward position or
remove them from the Force by sliding to the far right side (as you face the front of the cutter). Remove
the blade from the blade holder and cover the tip with the plastic cap. Also, remove items from the
storage compartments inside the fold-down table.
1.03 Warranty
•IMPORTANT! If your KNK Force is damaged during shipment or appears to be defective, then your dealer
should be notified as soon as possible. If damages are reported later than three weeks after delivery, then it
will be the responsibility of the owner to ship the damaged cutter back to KNK USA for repair.
•The one year parts and labor warranty covers manufacturer’s defects only and does not include normal
wear and tear. If warranty work is required, the owner is responsible for shipping costs to and from KNK
USA.
•KNK Force owners outside the USA should contact their dealer for procedures regarding warranty work or
shipping damage.
•It is also recommended that you retain the original box with packing materials in case you ever need to ship
your KNK Force.
1.04 Parts of the KNK Force
Front
Right Side
Blade Carriage/Head
Pinch Wheels:
Total of 3
Blade Holder Seats
with Front Screws
(total of 2)
Fold-down Front Table
Gray Positioning Labels:
Total of 4
Cutting Strip
Grit Shafts (one directly
under every gray label):
Total of 4
Power Button
Cutting Mat
(Carrier Sheet)
Power Port
USB Ports:
Total of 4
Wi-Fi Adaptor
Ethernet Port

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1.05 Support
•If you run into difficulties with the operation of your KNK Force, turn off the power and look for a solution in
this manual. Appendix B is a list of Troubleshooting FAQ’s. If you continue to have technical questions or
issues, please contact your KNK dealer as soon as possible.
•For any shipping issues, including delays or damages, please contact KNK USA (or your KNK distributor if
you are outside the USA) as soon as possible so that appropriate action with the shipping company can be
initiated.
•For any mechanical issues, please contact KNK USA.
•For more help in learning your Force, as well as sharing ideas and photos of projects with other owners, the
following links are recommended:
Cutterpunk Web Site: https://cutterpunk.com/knk-support/
KNK Force Yahoo group: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/KNK_Force/
KNK Force Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KNKForce/
For inspiration and tips on cutting specific materials: http://teamknk.com/
•For questions regarding Sure Cuts A Lot:
SCAL Facebook Page
MTC and SCAL Facebook Group
SCAL Users Yahoo Group
An online training program with over 4 hours of videos is available at this link: Sure Cuts a Lot 4
Beginner Class.
1.06 Setting up SCAL with the Force
•This section is similar to Section 2.06 of the C3 User Manual but will use SCAL instead of C3. Again, you
must first have the Force communicating with C3 before attempting to use SCAL. Once you have an IP
address assigned, you can then close C3 and not open it again unless you need to update the Force.
•If you have not yet installed SCAL, please go through Section 3.01 to install SCAL and get the Force set up
as your cutter. If you are testing SCAL, it is not necessary to register the software but the program will only
work for 15 days and will make watermark cuts through your project.
1.06.1 Setting up the Cutting Mat
•Before testing, it is recommended that you set up an online virtual mat (henceforth referred to as Cutting Mat
in the manual) to match your actual KNK Force mat:
Open the Document Panel by clicking the icon on the right side of the screen
From the Mat Size drop down menu, select Custom Size:
KNK USA Phone: [phone]
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A new window will open where you can set up the new mat and name it:
After clicking on OK, the new mat can be selected from the list:
•For the initial test, it is recommended that Portrait mode be used so that your tests will match what is shown
in the instructions. Later you can experiment with Landscape mode:
•Note the arrow at the top of the cutting mat. This indicates Portrait mode and how the mat will be inserted
into the Force:
Indicates the direction the mat is fed into the cutter.
In
Portrait mode, the arrow will point up on the
screen. In
Landscape
mode, the arrow will point to
the left on the screen. More on the
Cutting Mat is
covered in
Section 3.05.
Select Custom Size
Click here to open
Document Panel
Enter 15 for both Wand H
Check this box
Name the mat
Click on OK
when done
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1.06.2 Selecting a Shape for Testing
•If you closed the Library, click on this icon at the top to reopen it. Click on the arrow thumbnail to add
that shape to your screen. An arrow will help you better compare where a shape gets drawn versus how you
see it on the screen:
•After clicking the arrow, you should see it on the screen. In this test, it doesn’t matter where you place the
arrow on the grid, as it will be drawn at the origin you set on the machine.
1.06.3 Communication Test
•In Section 3.01.4, you installed the KNK Force in SCAL. To now open the Cut Settings window, either:
Go to Cutter> Cut with KNK Force
Click on the Cutter icon on the Toolbar at the top
•The Cut Settings window will open:
Under Connection, it should read TCP/IP. This is the connection needed for Wi-Fi.
Under IP,enter the same IP Address you use when communicating to the Force in C3.
Use the Test Connection button to verify that it works. If the test fails, click on the reload button to
refresh the connection. Then try the test again:
Click on this arrow
More on moving and manipulating
basic shapes is covered in Chapter 5.
Drag this corner to
resize the arrow
Drag this corner to
move the arrow
Click here to see if
computer communicates
with the Force
Click here to refresh the connection
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•If the Test Connection still fails after reloading several times, please contact one of the available resources
listed on the first page.
1.06.4 Test Drawing: Origin Point Mode
•It is important to learn where images will cut before you begin cutting. By using the test pen, you can
experiment with settings and not risk cutting outside the material on the mat. Also, you can draw many times
on a single sheet of paper whereas, if you are experimenting with the blade, you would need to be changing
the paper more frequently.
•Note that if the test pen isn’t working, you can insert any regular pen or marker directly into the grip on the
Force.
•Make the following changes in the Cut Settings window:
Place your paper on the mat and insert the mat into the Force. IMPORTANT: It is assumed that you
have gone through this same procedure in Section 2.06 of the C3 User Manual. Here is a video to
remind you of how to insert the mat and where to place the paper on the mat.
Click on Replace Tool and follow the instructions:
Select Origin Point
Select these
settings. If using a
marker, set the
Cutting Depth to
2.
Click on Cut
Preview of arrow that
will be cut at the origin
Click here to set the XY origin
Click here to set
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•This process is essentially the same as how it is performed in C3 (refer to Section 2.06.3 of the C3 User
Manual).
oThe first step is to remove the current tool. At this point, you can also move the head to a new
location such as over the paper. There are shortcut keys which can be used to move the head in
larger or smaller increments as follows:
▪Shift + arrow key: move in a larger increment
▪Ctrl + arrow key: move in a smaller increment (on a Mac: Command + arrow key)
▪Shift + Ctrl + arrow key: move in the smallest increment possible (on a Mac: Shift +
Command + arrow key)
oClick on Next and the head will lower. IMPORTANT: you must NOT, at this point, use the buttons or
keyboard arrows. The head will raise if you do this AND you will not be setting the correct Z Origin.
At this second step, you must only insert the new tool (the test pen, in this case) and tighten, while
the head is in the down position. Click on Next and the head will raise and return to the home origin.
Set the XY Origin in the lower right corner of the paper:
oClick on Set origin and use the buttons or keyboard arrows to move. This is essentially the same
as how you set it in C3.
oThe same shortcut keys previously listed can be used to move in larger or smaller increments
oOnce the head is in position, click on OK.
Use all of the same settings as shown in the prior Cut Settings screenshot (unless using a felt tip
marker in which case a Cutting Depth of 2 should work). Then click on Cut.
•The arrow will be drawn to align with the origin you set on the paper with the test pen. If the pen doesn’t
draw, try increasing the Cutting Depth by 5 (or by 2 if using a marker).
•To draw again, return to the Cut Settings window and choose a different origin.
Practice moving the origin to different locations on the paper. The shape will always align with the
location of this origin. This is how Origin Point mode works.
If you want the image to draw where you have it on the Cutting Mat in SCAL, then you need to switch
to WYSIWYG mode.
Try using Landscape to see if that mode suits you better. The shapes will be rotated 90 degrees
relative to how you see them on the screen.
Refer to Sections 2.02.2 and 10.07 for more details on controlling where images will cut.
IMPORTANT: Please read Sections 2.01- 2.06 before cutting!
Remove the current tool
before clicking on
Next
Use these buttons or your
keyboard arrows to move the
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2. KNK Force: Cutting
2.01 What You Need to Understand About Cutting
You Have To Make Mistakes
•Successful owners are those who:
Have no fear of making mistakes
Have patience with those mistakes
Find out why they made those mistakes
Try again, based on new information
•It’s from making mistakes that you learn more about the principles behind cutting. Once you get past the
mistakes and have successful cuts, your confidence begins to soar and you’ll be excited to broaden your
range of projects!
Begin with Easy Materials and Easy Shapes
•You didn’t begin your first driving lesson out on the freeway. You probably started driving on a farm or in a
parking lot. Then you progressed to the neighborhood and other low-traffic streets. Then you began driving
on major streets. Think of your cutting in the same way and don’t start your first cuts with thick difficult
materials or detailed cutting files! Instead, start cutting basic shapes and inexpensive materials, such as
cardstock from Wal-Mart, or just scraps you have on hand. Work your way up to more difficult cuts after you
master the easy ones.
Use the Correct Blade for the Material You Are Cutting
•Your KNK Force comes with a 45° blade (red cap) and a 60° blade (blue cap). An optional 30° blade (yellow
cap) is also sold. Use the following as a guide for choosing the appropriate blade for the material you are
cutting:
The 45° blade (red cap) should be used to cut vinyl, paper, cardstock, Dura-lar, Mylar, iron-on transfer,
vellum
The 60° blade (blue cap) should be used to cut chipboard, Grungeboard, stiffened felt, craft foam, and
some of the rhinestone template materials. IMPORTANT! This blade is very fragile!
The 30° fabric blade (yellow cap) should be used to cut all fabrics and felt. It’s been reported that it also
works well on cardstock that has been exposed to humidity.
•Refer to Sections 2.02.3, 2.03.9, 2.03.10, and 2.05 for more information related to the KNK Force blades.
Set the Z Origin When Required
•The Z Origin is an important setting as it tells the cutter where the tip of the tool is located. This is initiated
by clicking on Replace Tool in the Cut Settings window (refer back to Section 1.06.4). Also:
While you can set this origin on either the top of the mat or the top of the material, it is highly
recommended that it is set with the tip of the tool on top of the mat when using the blade holder or
piercing tool. Otherwise set the origin with the tip on top of the material.
The cut settings at the end of this chapter are all based on using the mat. If you choose to use the top of
the material, you will need higher depth settings.
Insert the new tool at the correct time (not one step before nor one step after). Read the onscreen
instructions to know at what point to insert the tool and tighten. Remember, if you need to move the
IMPORTANT: The KNK Force is unlike any
other blade-based cutter on the market!
Please read all of Sections 2.01 –2.06.

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head to a different location, do so while the head is still in the up position (the first window of the
Replace Tool process).
If the mat is used for setting the Z Origin when cutting, it’s not necessary to reset the origin when
changing materials, as long as the blade holder remains positioned in the blade holder seat on the
Force.
Understand the Cut Settings
•There are recommended settings for a wide range of materials at the end of this chapter. However, the
quality of a cut can be affected by the newness of the blade, the condition of the mat, humidity (which adds
moisture to many materials), and qualities of the material including color, texture, and consistency.
Therefore, it’s very important to know which setting(s) to adjust in order to improve a cut.
•In Section 2.03 and 2.05, the cut settings are presented in detail. At the end of this chapter are
recommended settings. When adjusting settings, go up in small increments (~ 5 at a time). Under no
circumstances attempt to use “extreme values” to see what will happen.
Perform Test Cuts!
•Test cuts are an important part of getting successful cuts every time you cut. Get into the habit of doing
them because you certainly don’t want to cut a huge project if the test cut indicates a test cut isn’t clean.
Saving scraps of each material you cut will provide you a way to test cut without taking up room on a new
sheet of the material.
•The SCAL Library has lots of free shapes you can use for testing. One recommendation is to start with the
Ring shape. After you pull up the test cut, you can easily check to see if the interior circle has cut too deeply.
Once you have optimized the settings for the ring, try another more detailed shape, such as the asterisk. If
you are cutting across the width of the material, also test a wide thin rectangle to make sure the cutting
depth is sufficent for both sides.
•Go to Appendix D4 for a flowchart procedure for test cutting with the Force blade holder. Print this flowchart
and use it when troubleshooting a test cut. Appendix D5 contains a similar procedure when using the rotary
tool.
Record Your Successes
•As you begin to have successful cuts, take note of the settings used:
There is a blank form at the end of this chapter that you can print and use to record your cutting results.
At the end of Chapter 12 is a blank form for recording your results with the Force embosser, engraver,
piercer and your own personal markers, glue pens, etc. At the end of Chapter 13 is a blank form for
recording results with the rotary tool.
There are suggested settings for a range of materials at the end of these same chapters. Use these as
starting guides but remember that your results may vary based on the many factors which can affect
cutting.
•You can also create new presets based on your successful cuts. Refer to Section 2.04.
•You can submit your successful settings by emailing them to [email protected]et
•You can view settings for various materials and accessories at this link:
Keep the Cutting Mat Clean and Sticky
•Materials like vinyl have a backing sheet that isn’t penetrated during cutting. These backed materials do not
need to be placed on the cutting mat if at least two pinch wheels can grip them during the cut. However, if a
material doesn’t have a backing sheet (and most do not), then the material must be stabilized by pressing
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Always press your materials evenly to the mat. Think about using a brayer both before AND after
cutting. Repressing the material after cutting can greatly aid in weeding the cut shapes from the waste.
When necessary, tape thicker materials to the mat to keep them from slipping during the cut. But
remember that taping the edges is not the same thing as making sure the entirety of the material is
pressed to the mat.
If you cut a range of materials, you might need more than one mat so that you can use stickier mats for
certain materials (e.g. fabric, plastic) or mats with less adhesive for other materials (e.g. paper
products).
Know Where Your Images Will Cut
•Practice with the test pen until you know, with 100% confidence, where your images will be drawn. This is
important since you do not want to be guessing when you begin actually cutting with a blade. Refer to
Section 10.07 for screenshots and details on how the Orientation and Cut Mode options affect where
shapes will cut.
•When using only one tool, mount it on the left side because the XY origin is always based on the left side
even if you change the layer setting to cut on the right side.
Don’t Get Frustrated, Get Help!
•Besides having your own KNK dealer as the first line of contact, there are many user forums, message
boards, Yahoo groups, etc. where you can post questions and get answers from other users and KNK
dealer. Utilize these resources! A recommended list was presented on the first page.
•Please follow a few “rules of etiquette” out of respect for those who are eager to assist. This saves both time
and the posting of incorrect solutions. A few suggested guidelines:
List the cutter model, software, and which operating system is installed on your computer.
Describe the problem in detail:
oA bad post would say, “My cutter is not cutting right.”
oA better post would say, “I’m attempting to cut cardstock and I’m seeing a lot of tearing.”
oThe best post would say, “I’m attempting to cut 65 lb Recollections cardstock and I’m seeing a lot of
tearing. My Cutting Depth is at 85, my Blade Tension is set to 2.5, and my Cutting Speed is at
20. I’m using the red capped blade.”
Post photos if possible. If the Force appears to be having a mechanical issue during cutting or not
behaving in an expected manner, making a quick video is highly recommended.
Check back often. Nothing is more frustrating to someone helping than to never hear from the person
again. Even if you get help somewhere else or you figure out the problem on your own, it is respectful
to post back with the solution you found. This solution may help others in the future!
2.02 Choices Before Cutting
•There are a number of factors under your control for cutting:
What shapes to send to the cutter: Section 2.02.1
Where the shapes will be cut from the material: Section 2.02.2
What tool(s) will be used for cutting (or drawing, scoring, engraving, etc.): Section 2.02.3
What settings will be used: Section 2.02.4

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2.02.1 Controlling What Shapes Will Cut
•There are four ways to control whether a shape will be cut or ignored:
Show/hide shapes on the Layers Panel (refer to Sections 4.04 and 5.09) –anything hidden will not be
sent to the Cut Settings window. By clicking on the left side icon, a layer can be hidden. This is the
most common way to control what shapes will cut.
Select/highlight which shapes you want to cut (refer to Section 5.01). Then, in the Cut Settings window,
mark the option for only cutting those that are selected. This is useful if you have shapes you want to
cut that are in the same folder with other shapes you do not want to cut. You still have the option to
hide those other shapes, as in the prior option, but this could be quicker if there are a lot of shapes to
turn off:
For shapes you do not wish to cut, change the Cut Line Type (on the Style Panel) to Print+Cut Print.
Those shapes can then only be printed and will not be sent to the Cut Settings window. This is typically
used in Print and Cut applications (refer to Sections 10.01 and 11.04).
For shapes you do not wish to cut, change the Cut Line Type (on the Style Panel) to Draw (Pen).
Those shapes will not be cut if you then have Cut cut lines selected in the Cut Settings window (refer
to Section 10.01).
This layer will cut
This layer will not cut
Click here to open
Layers Panel
Change to
Print+Cut Print
Click here to open
Style Panel
Check this box
Change to Draw
(Pen)
Select Cut cut lines
Style Panel
Cut Settings window