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Align the Head Button on the 9000/8000/8000RC/8000+

Click the Align the Head button to Align the Head into the cutting position and power up the motors in preparation of cutting a mat.

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For Additional Information: See the Disengage button to cut the power to the motors of the cutting head if the Head is Aligned
Click Options > Reset Motors on the Main Screen to Disengage the Motors.
Click the Disengage the Motors button on the Cut Preview.

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Aligning the Head will get the machine ready to cut, but not actually cut. You will need to click the Cut Button to cut the design.

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NOTE: The hardware photos below may slightly differ from your specific model but the steps are still the same.

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Optionally, if you click the Cut button when the motors are disengaged, it will prompt you to Align the Head.
After the Head is Aligned, itwill then Cut the mat.

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Aligning the Head on the CMC 9000/8000/8000 RC/8000+ When Motors are Disengaged
Rotate the Footblock into the 12 O’Clock position.
Holding it about an inch above the bottom rail, slide the Gantry and the Head assembly to the left edge of the CMC until it stops.
It will stop against the Magnetic Stop.
Then slide the Head down until the Footblock rests against the Head Alignment Stop.
Click the Align the Head button or click the Cut button to finish the Align the Head sequence.
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Head will align to the Home position.
If you clicked the Align the Head button, the CMC is now aligned and ready to cut. If you clicked the Cut button, the CMC will now begin to cut the mat.	Image RemovedImage Added