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Pen Cartridge Definition

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titlePen Cartridge Definition

The Pen Cartridge is 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.

If the Pen line is applied Too Far Right Horizontally, Decrease 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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:note:bgColor#B3F5FFIf the Pen line is applied Too Far Up Vertically, Decreasethe Vertical Adjustment.If the
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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 Vertically, Decreasethe Vertical Adjustment.

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

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See: Vertical Adjustment.

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titleHow to Adjust the Vertical 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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is Too Large, Decrease the Opening Adjustment.

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

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    titlePen Opening Adjustment Definition

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

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

    If the Non-Blade Tool is too Shallow, Increase the
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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    See: Overshoot for Pen.

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    • The Non-Blade Tool leaves a Dot where it plunges, select Unplunge.

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

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    titlePen Plunge Definition

    The Plunge function controls whether to Plunge/Unplunge between the Line/Arc Segments 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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    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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    Troubleshooting Button

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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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