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Pen Cartridge

Definition

Configurations

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Cartridge DefinitionThe Pen Cartridge
used to draw onto the surface of the matboard on the CMC to create a design.

You can Pen Designs, CutArts, LetterMats and TTFs.

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titlePen Horizontal Adjustment Definition
The Horizontal Adjustment defines the global Horizontalplacement of objects applied with the Pen Cartridges.

If the Pen line is applied Too Far Left Horizontally, Increase the Horizontal Adjustment.

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See: Horizontal Adjustment.

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titleHow to Adjust the Horizontal Adjustment

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

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Vertically If the Pen line is applied Too Far Up Vertically, Decreasethe Vertical Adjustment.

  • If the Pen line is applied Too Far Down Vertically, Increase the Vertical Adjustment.

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    titlePen Vertical Adjustment Definition

    The Vertical Adjustment defines the global Vertical placement of objects applied with the Pen Cartridges.

    If the Pen line is applied Too Far Up
    , Decreasethe Vertical Adjustment.

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    See: Vertical Adjustment.

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    titleHow to Adjust the Vertical Adjustment
    When adjusting Configurations, click
    Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

    Click OK and do another test cut.

    Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

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    The Opening Adjustment controls the size of the Opening cut or Object applied with non-blade cartridges.

    is Too Large, Decrease the Opening Adjustment.

    If the Pen is Too Small, Increase the Opening Adjustment.

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    See: Opening Adjustment.

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    titleHow to Adjust the Opening Adjustment

    When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

    Click OK and do another test cut.

    Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

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    • For Additional Information: See Depth Setting for information on adjusting the Depth of the Non-Blade Tool.

    Depth Setting DefinitionThe Depth Setting controls the Blade Depth for theNon-Blade Tools in the Configurations.

    If the Non-Blade Tool is too Deep, Decrease the Depth Setting.

    If the Non-Blade Tool is too Shallow, Increase the Depth Setting.

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    See: Depth Setting for Pen.

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    • The Non-Blade Tool Tears the Corners, Increase the Corner Pause. 

    • The Non-Blade Tool is pausing too long in the Corners, Decrease the Corner Pause. 

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    • For Additional Information: See Corner Pause for information on adjusting the Pause of the Non-Blade Tool in the corners.

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    Corner Pause Definition

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

    The Non-Blade Tool Tears the Corners, Increase the Corner Pause. 

    The Non-Blade Tool is pausing too long in the Corners, Decrease the Corner Pause. 

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    See: Corner Pause for Pen

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    • If the Overshoot of the Non-Blade Tool is applied Too Long, Decrease the Overshoot.

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    • For Additional Information: See Overshoot for information on adjusting the Overshoot of the Non-Blade Tool in the corners.

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    titlePen Overshoot Definition
    The Overshoot controls how far past the end of the Line/Arc Segment to apply the Non-Blade Tool(Deboss, Pen or Vinyl).If the Overshoot of the Non-Blade Tool is applied Too
    , Decrease the Overshoot.See: Overshoot for

    If the Overshoot of the Non-Blade Tool is applied Too Short, Increase the Overshoot.

    This is similar to the Overcut used with the Blade cartridges.

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    titleHow to Adjust the Overshoot

    When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

    Click OK and do another test cut.

    Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

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    • If the Overshoot of the Non-Blade Tool is applied Too Short, Increase the Overshoot.

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    • For Additional Information: See Overshoot for information on adjusting the Overshoot of the Non-Blade Tool in the corners.

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    titlePen Overshoot Definition
    The Overshoot controls how far past the end of the Line/Arc Segment to apply the Non-Blade Tool(Deboss, Pen or Vinyl).

    If the Overshoot of the Non-Blade Tool is applied Too Long, Decrease the Overshoot.

    If the Overshoot of the Non-Blade Tool is applied Too Short, Increase the Overshoot.

    This is similar to the Overcut used with the Blade cartridges.

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    See: Overshoot for Pen.

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    titleHow to Adjust the Overshoot

    When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

    Click OK and do another test cut.

    Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

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    • The Non-Blade Tool leaves a Dot where it plunges, unselect Plunge.

    • The Non-Blade Tool takes Too Long to apply, select Plunge.

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    • For Additional Information: See Plunge (Tool Specific) for information on adjusting the Plunging of the Non-Blade Tool in the corners.

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    Plunge DefinitionThe Plunge function controls whether to Plunge/Unplunge between the
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    of an object when applying a Non-Blade Tool.The Non-Blade Tool leaves a Dot where it plunges, select Unplunge.

    The Non-Blade Tool takes Too Long to apply, select Plunge.

    This is different from the Plunge Count which controls the number of Blade Plunges for each Blade Cartridge before pausing for a Blade Change.

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    See: Plunge for Pen.

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    • Select this topic to see information on the Troubleshooting utility to make quick edits to the Configurations for a single object on the Cutting Preview.

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    titleTroubleshooting Button Definition

    The Troubleshooting Utility allows you to bring in a single opening and automatically selects the correct Cartridge tab and Bevel Type to configure.

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    1. Use the /wiki/spaces/FrameShop8x/pages/1942502929 utility to calibrate different pens.

    2. See Install Pen for additional information.

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    titleInstall Pen Definition

    The Pen Cartridge is used to draw onto the surface of the matboard on the CMC to create a design.

    The Install Pen Utility is used to Calibrate each pen defined in the software.

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