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Cartridges Involved

This Configuration element involves the following Cartridges.

Info

Note: Not all cartridges are available for all CMC models.

The Other Cartridge Adjustments Involve These Cartridges

Other Cartridge Adjustments

Info

  • The Other Cartridge Adjustments section contains additional configuration fields for V-Grooves and for the non-blade Tool cartridges as described below.

Adjusting the Individual Adjustments

Tip

  • To adjust, click plus/minus on the desired field about five times.

  • Click OK and do another test cut.

  • Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

Select the Cartridge Adjustment to be Edited:

Width Adjustment (V-Groove)

Problem:

  • The V-Groove width is cut too wide or too thin.

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titleV-Groove Width Adjustment Definition

The V-Groove Width Adjustment controls the width of the V-Groove.

Resolution:

  • The V-Groove is cutting too thin, increase the Width Adjustment.

  • The V-Groove is cutting too wide, decrease the Width Adjustment.

  • See V-Groove Width Adjustment for more information.

Outside Rotation (V-Groove) 

Problem:

  • The Outside cut of the Non-Oval V-Groove cuts with Swoopsor Flares.

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titleOutside Rotation on Non-Oval V-Grooves Definition

The Outside Rotation on Non-Oval V-Grooves controls for Swoops and Flares in the outside cut of the Non-Oval V-Grooves.

Resolution:

  • The Outside cut of the non-oval V-Groove has Swoops, Decrease the Outside Rotation.

  • The Outside cut of the non-oval V-Groove has Flares, Increase the Outside Rotation value.

  • See Outside Rotation for additional information.

Inside Rotation (V-Groove) 

Problem:

  • The Inside cut of the Non-Oval V-Groove cuts with Swoops or Flares.

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titleInside Rotation on Non-Oval V-Grooves Definition

The Inside Rotation on Non-Oval V-Grooves controls for Swoops and Flares in the inside cut of the Non-Oval V-Grooves.

Resolution:

  • The Inside cut of the non-oval V-Groove has Swoops, increase the Inside Rotation. 

  • The Inside cut of the non-oval V-Groove has Flares, decrease the Inside Rotation. 

  • See Inside Rotation for additional information.

Outside Oval Rotation (V-Groove)  

Problem:

  • The Outside cut of the Oval V-Groove cuts with Feathers or Bumps.

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titleOutside Oval Rotation for V-Grooves Definition

The Outside Oval Rotation for V-Grooves controls for Bumpsor Featherson an Oval V-Groove.

Resolution:

  • The Outside Cut of an Oval V-Groove cuts with a Bump, Decrease the Outside Oval Rotation.

  • The Outside Cut of an Oval V-Groove cuts with a Feather, Increase the Outside Oval Rotation.

  • See Outside Oval Rotation for additional information.

Inside Oval Rotation (V-Groove)  

Problem:

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titleInside Oval Rotation for V-Grooves Definition

The Inside Oval Rotation for V-Grooves controls for Bumpsor Featherson an Oval V-Groove.

Resolution:

  • The Inside cut of an Oval V-Groove cuts with a Bump, Increase the Inside Oval Rotation.

  • The Inside Cut of an Oval V-Groove cuts with a Feather, Decrease the Inside Oval Rotation.

  • See Inside Oval Rotation for additional information.

Horizontal Adjustment (Tool Specific) 

Problem:

  • The Deboss, Pen or Vinyl Tool Object is applied in the wrong place Horizontally.

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titleHorizontal Adjustment Definition

The Horizontal Adjustment defines the global horizontal placement of objects applied with the non-blade cartridges.

Resolution:

  • The Tool line is applied too far to the left, Increase the Horizontal Adjustment.

  • The Tool line is applied too far to the right, Decrease the Horizontal Adjustment.

  • See Horizontal Adjustment for additional information for the Deboss, Pen or Vinyl Tool.

Vertical Adjustment (Tool Specific) 

Problem:

  • The Deboss, Pen or Vinyl Tool Objectis applied in the wrong place Vertically.

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titleVertical Adjustment Definition

The Vertical Adjustment defines the global vertical placement of objects applied with the non-blade cartridges.

Problem:

  • The Tool line is applied too far down, Increase the Vertical Adjustment to move the Tool.

  • The Tool line is applied too far up, Decrease the Vertical Adjustment.

  • See Vertical Adjustment for additional information on the Deboss, Pen or Vinyl Tool.

Depth Setting (Tool Specific) 

Problem:

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titleDepth Setting Definition

The Depth Setting controls the Blade Depth for the non-blade Tools.

Resolution:

  • The Tool is applied too shallow, increase the Depth Setting.

  • The Tool is applied too deep, decrease the Depth Setting.

  • Adjust the optimum Depth Setting for the Deboss, Pen or Vinyl Tool.

Corner Pause (ms) (Tool Specific)  

Problem:

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titleCorner Pause Definition

The Corner Pause is the amount of time, in milliseconds, to pause the application of the Non-Blade Tools between segments.

Resolution:

  • The Tool is causing tearing in the corners, Increase the Corner Pause. 

  • The Tool is taking too long to apply, Decrease the Corner Pause.

  • See Corner Pause for the Deboss, Pen or Vinyl Tool.

Overshoot (Tool Specific) 

Problem:

  • The Deboss, Pen or Vinyl Tool line is applied too long or too short.

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titleOvershoot Definition

The Overshoot controls how far past the end of the segment to apply the Tool.

Resolution:

  • The Overshoot is too long, Decrease the Overshoot.

  • The Overshoot is too short, Increase the Overshoot.

  • See Overshoot for additional information for the Deboss, Pen or Vinyl Tool. 

Plunge (Tool Specific) 

Problem:

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titlePlunge Definition

The Plunge controls whether to Plunge or Unplunge between segments of an object when applying a non-blade Tool.

Resolution:

  • The Tool is leaving a dot where the Tool is plunged, Unselect Plunge. 

  • The Tool is taking too long to apply, Select Plunge.

  • See Plunge for additional information for the Deboss, Pen or Vinyl Tool.

Install Pen  

Problem:

  • How to calibrate the Pen Tool.

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titlePen Definition

The Pen Tool allows you to draw on the matboard surface.

Resolution:

  • The Install Pen utility is used to calibrate the system for different Pens.