US Cutter Laserpoint II User manual
User Manual & Assembly Instructions
Notes:
This is not the full manual, the assembly instructions have been removed.
The 17" wide double pages have been spit to a screen readable 8.5 x 11".
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Connecting The Cutter To A Computer
Attach the power cord to the cutter and then plug in the
unit and turn on the power.
If using the Serial Cable to connect
your cutter to a computer:
If using the USB Cable to connect
your cutter to a computer:
If you are using a Serial Cable to connect your cutter to a computer then no further
setup is necessary. Simply connect one end of the cable to the cutter and the other end
to a computer and setup is complete. If you have more than one serial connection on
your computer or you are experiencing communication issues between your cutter and
computer then you may wish to verify that the correct COM port is being used in your
software setup, but for most users the COM port will be COM1.
You will need to download and install drivers for the USB connection to work properly.
Go to www.uscuttersupport.com/mh-support-page and select the driver that supports
your Windows version.
Setting up Media
Place the roll on top of the stand rollers.
Release the pinch rollers release levers.
If you are going to cut from a scrap or single sheet instead of a roll, then skip the next step on
placing a vinyl roll. All other steps will be the same.
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INSTALLING VINYL MASTER SOFTWARE
Your Titan Vinyl Cutter comes bundled with VinylMaster Cut
software, an easy to use software with the tools to help you take
your projects from concept to a ready to cut computer image le.
You can download and install the VinylMaster Cut software at
www.uscutter.com/download, and you will need the key code
packaged with this cutter to activate the software. You may need
to download drivers to support your operating system. Drivers are
available at http://support.uscutter.com
Training for VinylMaster is all done via short videos accessed
through the software. To access the videos, click on the SUPPORT
link, then HELP TOPICS.
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Connecting The Cutter To A Computer
Attach the power cord to the cutter and then plug in the
unit and turn on the power.
If using the Serial Cable to connect
your cutter to a computer:
If using the USB Cable to connect
your cutter to a computer:
If you are using a Serial Cable to connect your cutter to a computer then no further
setup is necessary. Simply connect one end of the cable to the cutter and the other end
to a computer and setup is complete. If you have more than one serial connection on
your computer or you are experiencing communication issues between your cutter and
computer then you may wish to verify that the correct COM port is being used in your
software setup, but for most users the COM port will be COM1.
You will need to download and install drivers for the USB connection to work properly.
Go to www.uscuttersupport.com/mh-support-page and select the driver that supports
your Windows version.
Setting up Media
Place the roll on top of the stand rollers.
Release the pinch rollers release levers.
If you are going to cut from a scrap or single sheet instead of a roll, then skip the next step on
placing a vinyl roll. All other steps will be the same.
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For heat press vinyl, please ip the roll.
INSTALLING VINYL MASTER SOFTWARE
Your Titan Vinyl Cutter comes bundled with VinylMaster Cut
software, an easy to use software with the tools to help you take
your projects from concept to a ready to cut computer image le.
You can download and install the VinylMaster Cut software at
www.uscutter.com/download, and you will need the key code
packaged with this cutter to activate the software. You may need
to download drivers to support your operating system. Drivers are
available at http://support.uscutter.com
Training for VinylMaster is all done via short videos accessed
through the software. To access the videos, click on the SUPPORT
link, then HELP TOPICS.
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Feed the vinyl underneath the pinch rollers (if
working from a single sheet instead of a roll, the
vinyl can also be feed from the front).
Adjust the pinch rollers so there is one roller located on each side of the vinyl (and, on
models with 3 or more rollers, one roller near the center). Avoid lowering a pinch roller
to the gap between the two feed rollers.
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Leave a gap of between 1/
2”-1
1/
2” from the edge of
the roller and the edge of the vinyl on both sides.
Engage the Pinch Rollers by pushing down on the
Pinch Roller Release Levers.
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If the cutter is not already on, turn it on now.
Setting up MediaSetting up Media
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Feed the vinyl underneath the pinch rollers (if
working from a single sheet instead of a roll, the
vinyl can also be feed from the front).
Adjust the pinch rollers so there is one roller located on each side of the vinyl (and, on
models with 3 or more rollers, one roller near the center). Avoid lowering a pinch roller
to the gap between the two feed rollers.
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4
Leave a gap of between 1/
2”-1
1/
2” from the edge of
the roller and the edge of the vinyl on both sides.
Engage the Pinch Rollers by pushing down on the
Pinch Roller Release Levers.
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If the cutter is not already on, turn it on now.
Setting up MediaSetting up Media
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Control Panel
Changing LaserPoint2 Speed
and Force
To set speed and force of the LaserPoint2, make sure you
are back in the “Home” screen with “Local” highlighted.
Press “Enter”. Use the up and down arrows to adjust the
speed and the le and right arrows to adjust the cutting
force. A typical cutting speed is 500mm/s, and a typical
cutting force is 100.
Reset Select Enter
Home Screen
LOCAL TEST COPY
SPD: 0mm/s PRS: 10g
Setting the Origin for
LaserPoint2
To set the Origin of where the LaserPoint2 cutter will
begin cutting from press the “Enter” button on “Local”
while on the Home Screen using the “Select” button to
highlight it if needed. is will enter the cutter into “Jog
Mode” where the le and right arrows of the control
pad adjust the position of the carriage and the up and
down arrows advance and retreate the media via the
feed rollers. Once you have your media and carriage
in position press the “Select” button, while in the Local
Screen, to move the cursor to “Current” then press
“Enter” and the origin is set.
Reset Select Enter
Local Screen
ORIGIN CURRENT ON
SPD: 0mm/s PRS: 10g
Blade Set Up
Unscrew the cap from the
Blade Carriage.
Screw the cap back onto
the Blade Carriage.
Adjust the carriage cap until the blade
is protruding approximately 1/64th of an
inch.
Adjust the Brass Ring until it ts snug
against the Cap. This will help keep
the cap in place during operation.
Set Brass Ring on Blade
Carriage to the fully down
position.
Remove the protective cover
from a new blade.
Insert the blade into the
top of the Blade Carriage.
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Blades should be replaced every 6 months. Your blade may need to be replaced
more often if you are cutting thicker material such as ock, glitter, or reectives.
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Control Panel
Changing LaserPoint2 Speed
and Force
To set speed and force of the LaserPoint2, make sure you
are back in the “Home” screen with “Local” highlighted.
Press “Enter”. Use the up and down arrows to adjust the
speed and the le and right arrows to adjust the cutting
force. A typical cutting speed is 500mm/s, and a typical
cutting force is 100.
Reset Select Enter
Home Screen
LOCAL TEST COPY
SPD: 0mm/s PRS: 10g
Setting the Origin for
LaserPoint2
To set the Origin of where the LaserPoint2 cutter will
begin cutting from press the “Enter” button on “Local”
while on the Home Screen using the “Select” button to
highlight it if needed. is will enter the cutter into “Jog
Mode” where the le and right arrows of the control
pad adjust the position of the carriage and the up and
down arrows advance and retreate the media via the
feed rollers. Once you have your media and carriage
in position press the “Select” button, while in the Local
Screen, to move the cursor to “Current” then press
“Enter” and the origin is set.
Reset Select Enter
Local Screen
ORIGIN CURRENT ON
SPD: 0mm/s PRS: 10g
Blade Set Up
Unscrew the cap from the
Blade Carriage.
Screw the cap back onto
the Blade Carriage.
Adjust the carriage cap until the blade
is protruding approximately 1/64th of an
inch.
Adjust the Brass Ring until it ts snug
against the Cap. This will help keep
the cap in place during operation.
Set Brass Ring on Blade
Carriage to the fully down
position.
Remove the protective cover
from a new blade.
Insert the blade into the
top of the Blade Carriage.
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Blades should be replaced every 6 months. Your blade may need to be replaced
more often if you are cutting thicker material such as ock, glitter, or reectives.
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LOAD MATERIAL
CHOOSE BLADE
For thin and regular sized media,
use a 45o blade.
Load the blade so
that the length of the
blade shown is not
longer than the media is
thick.
For thicker materials, such as Siser
StripFlock, Siser Glitter, and Hexis
CutFlex 600 Reflective,
a 60o blade is needed.
Most vinyl products are
loaded from over the top.
CUT SPEED
This setting determines how fast the design is cut out
and is usually measured in centimeters per second.
small intricate
designs
DECREASE CUT
SPEED
large simpler de-
signs
INCREASE
CUT SPEED
MEDIA
CARRIER
BLADE MEDIA
CARRIER
BLADE MEDIA
CARRIER
60
MEDIA
CARRIER
BLADE MEDIA
CARRIER
BLADE MEDIA
CARRIER
60
MEDIA
CARRIER
BLADE MEDIA
CARRIER
BLADE MEDIA
CARRIER
60
FORCE/PRESSURE
This setting determines how hard the blade comes down onto the material.
outer square
won’t weed
INCREASE
FORCE
blade digging too far
into carrier
DECREASE FORCE
weeds easily with a light-
ly scored carrier PERFECT!
Test Cut
Making Your First Test Cut
A Basic Guide To Vinyl Cutting
Now that you’ve got your system fully
assembled let’s take a moment to test it and
also take moment to learn a bit about how
to “ne tune” the machine so that it will do
quality cuts on the dierent materials you’ll be
cutting. To do this we’ll do a standard test cut,
which when competed will a simple triangle
inside of a square. Load the material roll and
adjust the pinch rollers. Remember to make
sure the top roller is placed so that there is a
bottom roller (called the “grit roller”) beneath
it. Remember to line the material up so that it
is moving straight through the feed area, and
resist the temptation to run the material close
to the edge of the cutter feed area or you
increase the risk of a mis-feed that will wrinkle
your vinyl. (See the graphic on the top of pg.
21 for an example.)
Assuming you’re cutting standard signage
vinyl, you’ll want to use your 45°blade. If
you received vinyl along with your cutter
package, chances are very good it’s a standard
GreenStar or Oracal signage vinyl. Now, nd
the TEST button on the cutter control pad and
press it. It should cut a pattern that looks like
this:
This Test Cut will help you to calibrate the
machine for this material. Examine this cut
and use a weeding tool or exacto knife to
weed the square out while keeping the
triangle on the paper. (“Weeding” is the word
for removing the cut vinyl in the design.)
Use this simple diagram to make adjustments.
There’s a certain amount of trial and error to it
at rst, but you’ll quickly get a feel for it.
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LOAD MATERIAL
CHOOSE BLADE
For thin and regular sized media,
use a 45o blade.
Load the blade so
that the length of the
blade shown is not
longer than the media is
thick.
For thicker materials, such as Siser
StripFlock, Siser Glitter, and Hexis
CutFlex 600 Reflective,
a 60o blade is needed.
Most vinyl products are
loaded from over the top.
CUT SPEED
This setting determines how fast the design is cut out
and is usually measured in centimeters per second.
small intricate
designs
DECREASE CUT
SPEED
large simpler de-
signs
INCREASE
CUT SPEED
MEDIA
CARRIER
BLADE MEDIA
CARRIER
BLADE MEDIA
CARRIER
60
MEDIA
CARRIER
BLADE MEDIA
CARRIER
BLADE MEDIA
CARRIER
60
MEDIA
CARRIER
BLADE MEDIA
CARRIER
BLADE MEDIA
CARRIER
60
FORCE/PRESSURE
This setting determines how hard the blade comes down onto the material.
outer square
won’t weed
INCREASE
FORCE
blade digging too far
into carrier
DECREASE FORCE
weeds easily with a light-
ly scored carrier PERFECT!
Test Cut
Making Your First Test Cut
A Basic Guide To Vinyl Cutting
Now that you’ve got your system fully
assembled let’s take a moment to test it and
also take moment to learn a bit about how
to “ne tune” the machine so that it will do
quality cuts on the dierent materials you’ll be
cutting. To do this we’ll do a standard test cut,
which when competed will a simple triangle
inside of a square. Load the material roll and
adjust the pinch rollers. Remember to make
sure the top roller is placed so that there is a
bottom roller (called the “grit roller”) beneath
it. Remember to line the material up so that it
is moving straight through the feed area, and
resist the temptation to run the material close
to the edge of the cutter feed area or you
increase the risk of a mis-feed that will wrinkle
your vinyl. (See the graphic on the top of pg.
21 for an example.)
Assuming you’re cutting standard signage
vinyl, you’ll want to use your 45°blade. If
you received vinyl along with your cutter
package, chances are very good it’s a standard
GreenStar or Oracal signage vinyl. Now, nd
the TEST button on the cutter control pad and
press it. It should cut a pattern that looks like
this:
This Test Cut will help you to calibrate the
machine for this material. Examine this cut
and use a weeding tool or exacto knife to
weed the square out while keeping the
triangle on the paper. (“Weeding” is the word
for removing the cut vinyl in the design.)
Use this simple diagram to make adjustments.
There’s a certain amount of trial and error to it
at rst, but you’ll quickly get a feel for it.
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Laser centered on registration dot
Contour Cutting Contour Cutting
1Calibrating the laser
Press “Enter” and use the arrow buttons to place the
carriage over a piece of paper. Insert plotter pen and
make an impact on the paper by pressing down and
twisting the pen cartridge.
Turn the cutter’s laser on by pressing the “Select” button
to highlight the word “On” and press “Enter”. e
cartridge and the paper should move immediately and
the laser should be exactly centered on your pen mark.
is shows that the oset between the laser and the pen/
blade is properly calibrated. If your laser doesn’t line
up exactly with the mark, your cuts will not land in the
proper lacation and you will need to adjust the oset.
2Testing the laser oset
Start by placing the test paper ush against the right side
of the cutter and secure the pinch rollers. Hold down the
“Right” arrow and ress the “Reset” button or simply turn
the power o and then back on. If you are successful you
should see the word “OK” on the start up screen. If you
do not see the word “OK” repeat resetting the machine
until you do. Next, make a new impact mark with the
pen. Use the arrows to center the laser directly over
the pen mark and press the “Enter” button. Re-test the
laser oset by repeating step 2. Once you have nished
calibrating your laser it’s time to print your image.
Adjusting the oset
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4Printing your image
Load your image into the “Sure-Cuts_Allot” soware.
Make sure your art is centered and the size of the cutting
mat in your soware is the same size as the media you
are going to be using. Double check that you have the
correct printer selected by going to “File”, and select
“Print”. Select your printer and make sure you have
checked the box that says “Print Registration Marks”.
Press “OK” to send the job to your printer. You should
now have your printed image with three numbered
registration marks at the corners. Now back to your
cutter for the nal step.
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Load your image with the registration mark number
“1” in the upper-le hand corner. Now set the position
of the pen/blade infront of, and to the right of your
printed image. Specically infront of the registration
mark. is insures the cutter has enough room to nd all
the registration marks located on the media. To set the
position, press “Enter” with “Local” highlighted and use
the “Arrow” keys to position the carriage. When the pen
is in it’s proper place press “Select” to highlight the word
“On”, and press “Enter”. Now use the “Select” button to
highlight the word “Current” and press “Enter”. e laser
will now be on and the cutter is ready. In the Sure-Cuts-
Allot soware, click on the scissors icon to open your cut
settings window. Click on “Print and Cut” option and
click the “Next” tab twice. e cutter will move from it’s
current position to registration mark number “1”. Don’t
be alarmed if it stops short. Using the keys on your
computer’s keyboard, center the laser over the dot in the
registration mark, then click “Next”. e cutter will move
towards registration mark number “2”. Again, center the
laser over the dot using your computer’s keyboard and
click “Next”. Repeat this process for registration mark
number “3”. Click the “Cut” button and the cutter will
briey return to it’s home position and complete the cut.
Registering prints with the cutter
Flush on right edge
Laser centered
Pen Mark
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Laser centered on registration dot
Contour Cutting Contour Cutting
1Calibrating the laser
Press “Enter” and use the arrow buttons to place the
carriage over a piece of paper. Insert plotter pen and
make an impact on the paper by pressing down and
twisting the pen cartridge.
Turn the cutter’s laser on by pressing the “Select” button
to highlight the word “On” and press “Enter”. e
cartridge and the paper should move immediately and
the laser should be exactly centered on your pen mark.
is shows that the oset between the laser and the pen/
blade is properly calibrated. If your laser doesn’t line
up exactly with the mark, your cuts will not land in the
proper lacation and you will need to adjust the oset.
2Testing the laser oset
Start by placing the test paper ush against the right side
of the cutter and secure the pinch rollers. Hold down the
“Right” arrow and ress the “Reset” button or simply turn
the power o and then back on. If you are successful you
should see the word “OK” on the start up screen. If you
do not see the word “OK” repeat resetting the machine
until you do. Next, make a new impact mark with the
pen. Use the arrows to center the laser directly over
the pen mark and press the “Enter” button. Re-test the
laser oset by repeating step 2. Once you have nished
calibrating your laser it’s time to print your image.
Adjusting the oset
3
4Printing your image
Load your image into the “Sure-Cuts_Allot” soware.
Make sure your art is centered and the size of the cutting
mat in your soware is the same size as the media you
are going to be using. Double check that you have the
correct printer selected by going to “File”, and select
“Print”. Select your printer and make sure you have
checked the box that says “Print Registration Marks”.
Press “OK” to send the job to your printer. You should
now have your printed image with three numbered
registration marks at the corners. Now back to your
cutter for the nal step.
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Load your image with the registration mark number
“1” in the upper-le hand corner. Now set the position
of the pen/blade infront of, and to the right of your
printed image. Specically infront of the registration
mark. is insures the cutter has enough room to nd all
the registration marks located on the media. To set the
position, press “Enter” with “Local” highlighted and use
the “Arrow” keys to position the carriage. When the pen
is in it’s proper place press “Select” to highlight the word
“On”, and press “Enter”. Now use the “Select” button to
highlight the word “Current” and press “Enter”. e laser
will now be on and the cutter is ready. In the Sure-Cuts-
Allot soware, click on the scissors icon to open your cut
settings window. Click on “Print and Cut” option and
click the “Next” tab twice. e cutter will move from it’s
current position to registration mark number “1”. Don’t
be alarmed if it stops short. Using the keys on your
computer’s keyboard, center the laser over the dot in the
registration mark, then click “Next”. e cutter will move
towards registration mark number “2”. Again, center the
laser over the dot using your computer’s keyboard and
click “Next”. Repeat this process for registration mark
number “3”. Click the “Cut” button and the cutter will
briey return to it’s home position and complete the cut.
Registering prints with the cutter
Flush on right edge
Laser centered
Pen Mark
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PROBLEM SOLUTION
The cutter performs erratically
during cuts, stops cutting
before the cut is nished, or
cuts lines that do not appear in
the design.
Some computers do not work well when connected via the USB port of the
cutters. If you are having problems while cutting and are using the USB cable
to connect from your cutter to computer, you may wish to try the serial cable
connection to avoid further problems. If a serial cable connection is not available
on your computer, you can try a third party USB to serial connector or a PCI card
serial adapter for your computer.
After the rst cut is made,
subsequent cuts are made over
the top of the original, or vinyl
is fed backwards until it loses
contact with the rollers.
After a cut is made, you will need to reset the origin of the cutter. If the origin is
not set again, the rst origin will remain in the cutter and the cutter will return to
this position before making any further cuts. To reset the origin; from the main
screen of the cutter, press the Oine/Pause button on and then press the Origin
button.
Cuts are jagged or inconsistent.
The Blade may be dulled or damaged. Replace with a new blade and try again.
Make sure that the blade can turn freely (by attempting to turn it with your
ngers while the release button of the Blade Carriage is pressed).
Adjust the blade depth of the Blade Carriage (page 17) and Force setting on the
cutter (page 8) until you are getting solid, uniform cuts. Start with a blade depth
of around 1/64th of an inch and a pressure setting of 100g and try an increased
pressure setting before attempting to increase the blade depth.
Slashes are made across the
vinyl from the blade movement
during cutting.
If the blade is protruding too far from the Blade Carriage then it can score and
cut material during normal operations. If this is occurring, the blade needs to be
adjusted so that it is protruding a minimal distance from the carriage.
Vinyl not feeding straight and
the rightmost Pinch Roller will
not move.
Sometimes, during shipping or movement of the machine, the right pinch roller
will become stuck on a screw located on the back of the machine. If this occurs
and is aecting your cutting, press forcefully against the pinch roller until it
becomes dislodged from its position. If needed, remove the screw to reposition
the pinch roller in the desired position.
Cuts are warped and
inconsistent.
Sometimes, during shipping or movement of the machine, the Carriage Arm
can be dislodged from its track. Make sure that the 2 white wheels behind the
carriage arm are both resting securely on top of (not in front) of the track. If the
wheels are not on the track, gently lift the carriage arm and press back until both
wheels are resting on the track.
ISSUE
ISSUE ISSUE
ISSUE
CAUSE
CAUSE CAUSE
CAUSE
SOLUTION
SOLUTION SOLUTION
SOLUTION
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
ROUNDED CORNERS CORNERS WITH FLAGS
EXAMPLE
Cut has dashes or looks perforated.
Blade is skipping turns and corners. Corners are not cutting correctly.
Cut line tapers and not cutting
towards the end.
Damaged cutting strip (groove in
strip) or too much blade is exposed
(friction build up).
Part of the blade is dragging on its
side during turns.
Oset setting is incorrect.
Dull blade or blade holder isn’t
secured properly in slot.
Replace the cutting strip or
decrease the blade depth.
Clean the inside of the blade holder by
coating the blade with WD40 and moving
it in and out of the blade holder. Clean o
any debris that comes out. Replacement
blade holder may be needed.
Change the oset setting.
RAISE OFFSET LOWER OFFSET
Replace blade, check the
blade force, and secure the
blade holder.
Common Cutting Issues
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PROBLEM SOLUTION
The cutter performs erratically
during cuts, stops cutting
before the cut is nished, or
cuts lines that do not appear in
the design.
Some computers do not work well when connected via the USB port of the
cutters. If you are having problems while cutting and are using the USB cable
to connect from your cutter to computer, you may wish to try the serial cable
connection to avoid further problems. If a serial cable connection is not available
on your computer, you can try a third party USB to serial connector or a PCI card
serial adapter for your computer.
After the rst cut is made,
subsequent cuts are made over
the top of the original, or vinyl
is fed backwards until it loses
contact with the rollers.
After a cut is made, you will need to reset the origin of the cutter. If the origin is
not set again, the rst origin will remain in the cutter and the cutter will return to
this position before making any further cuts. To reset the origin; from the main
screen of the cutter, press the Oine/Pause button on and then press the Origin
button.
Cuts are jagged or inconsistent.
The Blade may be dulled or damaged. Replace with a new blade and try again.
Make sure that the blade can turn freely (by attempting to turn it with your
ngers while the release button of the Blade Carriage is pressed).
Adjust the blade depth of the Blade Carriage (page 17) and Force setting on the
cutter (page 8) until you are getting solid, uniform cuts. Start with a blade depth
of around 1/64th of an inch and a pressure setting of 100g and try an increased
pressure setting before attempting to increase the blade depth.
Slashes are made across the
vinyl from the blade movement
during cutting.
If the blade is protruding too far from the Blade Carriage then it can score and
cut material during normal operations. If this is occurring, the blade needs to be
adjusted so that it is protruding a minimal distance from the carriage.
Vinyl not feeding straight and
the rightmost Pinch Roller will
not move.
Sometimes, during shipping or movement of the machine, the right pinch roller
will become stuck on a screw located on the back of the machine. If this occurs
and is aecting your cutting, press forcefully against the pinch roller until it
becomes dislodged from its position. If needed, remove the screw to reposition
the pinch roller in the desired position.
Cuts are warped and
inconsistent.
Sometimes, during shipping or movement of the machine, the Carriage Arm
can be dislodged from its track. Make sure that the 2 white wheels behind the
carriage arm are both resting securely on top of (not in front) of the track. If the
wheels are not on the track, gently lift the carriage arm and press back until both
wheels are resting on the track.
ISSUE
ISSUE ISSUE
ISSUE
CAUSE
CAUSE CAUSE
CAUSE
SOLUTION
SOLUTION SOLUTION
SOLUTION
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE EXAMPLE
ROUNDED CORNERS CORNERS WITH FLAGS
EXAMPLE
Cut has dashes or looks perforated.
Blade is skipping turns and corners. Corners are not cutting correctly.
Cut line tapers and not cutting
towards the end.
Damaged cutting strip (groove in
strip) or too much blade is exposed
(friction build up).
Part of the blade is dragging on its
side during turns.
Oset setting is incorrect.
Dull blade or blade holder isn’t
secured properly in slot.
Replace the cutting strip or
decrease the blade depth.
Clean the inside of the blade holder by
coating the blade with WD40 and moving
it in and out of the blade holder. Clean o
any debris that comes out. Replacement
blade holder may be needed.
Change the oset setting.
RAISE OFFSET LOWER OFFSET
Replace blade, check the
blade force, and secure the
blade holder.
Common Cutting Issues
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Maintenance For Your Cutter
Cutting Strips for your vinyl cutter will need
to be replaced periodically - we recommend it
be done every six months if you use your vinyl
cutter continuously.
You might need to change out your Cutting
Strips sooner if you start experiencing an uneven
depth of cut, or your material is peeling up even
on slow speeds.
To replace your Cutting Strip:
• USCutter stocks replacement
cutting strips. Go to
USCUTTER.com and search using
the keyword: Cutting Strip.
• Use a weeding tool or other pointed
tool to pry up the existing strip.
(For best results, start at either end
of the strip.)
• Lay replacement into the channel
and use a heat gun or hair dryer to
heat the strip up as you squeeegee it
into place.
• Use a knife to trim the ends of the
strip so that it ts in the channel.
Cutting Blades wear out with use and the
tips of the blades can snap just like the point of
a sharp pencil. (is is particularly true of the
60 degree blade.) You should also periodically
visibly inspect your blades and if you see visible
chips in the edge it’s best to replace the blade
with a new one. (is is also a good time to wipe
away any vinyl debris that has built up inside the
blade holder.)
You might also consider the replacement of your
blade if you develop problems weeding or other-
wise experience problems with cut quality.
Refer to the manual section on Blade
Set-up for instructions on how to install re-
placement blades and remember to dispose of
your old blade safely by putting it in an alumi-
num can or other closed hard container.
Cut & Place Vinyl Like A Pro
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GET EVERYTHING FOR YOUR
VINYL CUTTING NEEDS
Digital Printed
Graphics
Indoor Wall
Vinyl
Heat Press
Outdoor
Signage
Stencils &
Masks
You also need the right
media, blade, and
application tape to
ensure a professional job.
A good VINYL CUTTER
is just the start...
Main Tape
GFX-341
45°
Blade
45°
Blade
Oracal 3951 & 3651
HP Gloss & Matte
Glass Application
45°
Blade
Oracal 8300, 8500,
8510, & 8800
Main Tape
GXF-775 or
R-Tape AT65
Main Tape
GXP750 or
Oratape HT55
Oracal 631 or
GreenStar Wall Vinyl
30° Blade
(general)
60° Blade
(glitter/flock)
EasyWeed
(standard fabrics)
EasyWeed Extra
(nylons/water resistant)
R-Tape
4076RLA 60° Blade
Anchor BlastLite
Oramask
GreenStar
Layflat Classic or
Main Tape
GXF-775
45° Blade
(general)
60° Blade
(reflective)
Oracal 651 or GreenStar
Intermediate (calendered)
for short term
Oracal 751 or 951 (cast)
for long term
CUT & PLACE VINYL LIKE A PRO
45°
MEDIA
CARRIER
MEDIA
CARRIER
MEDIA
CARRIER
60
MEDIA
CARRIER
MEDIA
CARRIER
MEDIA
CARRIER
MEDIA
CARRIER
60
The “workhorse blade” good
for most vinyl materials.
30°
MEDIA
CARRIER
MEDIA
CARRIER
MEDIA
CARRIER
MEDIA
CARRIER
60
60°
MEDIA
MEDIA
CARRIER
MEDIA
CARRIER
MEDIA
CARRIER
60
For use on thicker materials
and for highly detailed cuts.
Use sparingly to preserve
sharpness.
Best for thin materials
such as heat press vinyl.
Your blade depth should be set so
that the tip of the blade protrudes
about the distance of the width of
a credit card from the opening of
the blade holder. Test for the proper
depth setting by holding the blade
holder and manually trying to cut
through two sheets of paper. You
should only be able to cut
through the top sheet.
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