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

Select Current Bevel Type-Front of Mat when cutting from the front of the mat.

*The different Opening Bevel Types, including whether it is cutting from the Front or Back, controls the cut direction of the Head, and determines whether the cut is a Backup or an Overcut.

Adjusting the Exterior Backup

• When adjusting Configurations, click the 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.

• Exterior Backup cuts Too Long.

• Exterior Backup cuts Too Long:

  • Decrease the Exterior Backup.

The Exterior Backup controls where the Blade Plunges into the Matboard (not the Fallout) on the Exterior cut. 

The Exterior Backup field is marked with a Green Arrow on the Configuration screen and the Map illustration.

If the Exterior Backup is cut too Short, it can leave a Hook in the corner.

If the Exterior Backup is cut too Long, Decrease the Exterior Backup.

If the Exterior Backup is cut too Short, Increase the Exterior Backup.

• Exterior Backup cuts Too Short.

• Exterior Backup cuts Too Short:

  • Increase the Exterior Backup.

The Exterior Backup controls where the Blade Plunges into the Matboard (not the Fallout) on the Exterior cut. 

The Exterior Backup field is marked with a Green Arrow on the Configuration screen and the Map illustration.

If the Exterior Backup is cut Too Short, it can leave a Hook in the corner.

If the Exterior Backup is cut Too Long, Decrease the Exterior Backup.

If the Exterior Backup is cut Too Short, Increase the Exterior Backup.