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Changing the Blade

Cartridge
  • Push Blade Cartridge Release Lever down to eject the current Blade Cartridge. 

  • Select the desired Blade Cartridge.

  • Insert the new Blade Cartridge into the head with the blade facing the CMC board and the notch on the back of the cartridge facing the Head, until it clicks into place. It can only be inserted one way.  

  • See the Wizard Getting Started Cartridge Manual: CMC Z1, Z(9000z), 9000, 8000, 8000RC and 8000+ for specific instructions on how to install each of the individual cartridges. 

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titleCartridge Definition

A Cartridge is the physical component that holds the Blade, Deboss Stylus, Pen or other application tool.

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  • If the current Layer uses a different Blade Cartridge or is a different Mat Thickness than the last layer cut, the user will be prompted to change the Cartridge and/or the Blade Depth

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  • Turn the Blade Depth knob on the Head to the requested Blade Depth. The software Blade Depth and the hardware Blade Depth value should match.

  • Click Continue to cut.

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Depth

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  • It is necessary to adjust the Blade Depth for different matboard thicknesses.

  • The blade should cut cleanly through the mat being cut and not gouge into the backing mat.

  • There are two Blade Depth adjustments: Software and Hardware.

Blade Depth - Software

Blade Depth Button

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  • For Additional Information:

  • See the Blade Depth Field on the Cut Previewfor more information on the Blade Depth Entry Field.See the Blade Depth Button on the Cut Previewfor more information on setting the software Blade Depth. See the Blade Depth Quick Select on the Cut Previewfor more information on the Blade Depth Quick Select dropdown control.
  • See Assign SKU to Layer for more information on Assigning a SKU to a Layer on the Cut Preview to post the correct blade depth for that SKU if it contains a mat thickness.

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    Blade Depth Field

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    Blade Depth Quick Select

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    Blade Depth - CMC Z1 Hardware

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    • If the current Layer uses a different Blade Cartridge or is a different Mat Thickness than the last Layer cut, the user will be prompted to change the Cartridge and/or the Blade Depth.

    • On the CMC Z1, setting the Blade Depth in the software (see above for more information) will automatically set the Blade Depth in the hardware.

    • The Z1 will automatically adjust the physical Blade Depth of the CMC to this value when you click Continue.

    • Click Continue to cut.

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    Blade Depth - CMC Z(9000z), 9000, 8000, 8000RC and 8000+ Hardware

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