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Other Cartridge Adjustments

  • The Other Cartridge Adjustments section contains additional configuration fields for V-Grooves and for the Non-Blade Tool Cartridges as described below.

 How to Adjust the Configurations

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.

Select the Cartridge Adjustment to be Edited:

Width Adjustment (V-Groove)

Problem:

  • V-Groove Width is Too Wide or Too Thin.

Resolution:

 V-Groove Width Adjustment Definition

The Width Adjustment controls the Width of the V-Groove Lines.

If the V-Groove is cutting Too Thin, Increase the Width Adjustment.

If the V-Groove is cutting Too Wide, Decrease the Width Adjustment.

 How to Adjust the Width 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.

Outside Rotation (V-Groove) 

Problem:

Resolution:

 Outside Rotation on Non-Oval V-Grooves Definition

The Outside Rotation on Non-Oval V-Grooves controls for Swoops and Flares in the Outside Cut of the Non-Oval V-Grooves.

 Outside V-Groove Swoop Definition

A Swoop in a Non-Oval V-Groove is where the corners Curve Inward toward the opening on either the Outside or Inside Cut of the V-Groove.

The Rotation on Non-Oval V-Grooves controls for Swoops or Flares on Non-Oval V-Grooves.

If the Outside Non-Oval V-Groove cuts with a Swoop, Decrease the Outside Rotation.

 Outside V-Groove Flare Definition

A Flare in a Non-Oval V-Groove is where the corners Curve Away from the opening on either the Outside or Inside Cut of the V-Groove.

The Rotation on Non-Oval V-Grooves controls for Swoops or Flares on Non-Oval V-Grooves.

If the Outside Non-Oval V-Groove cuts with a Flare, Increase the Outside Rotation.

 How to Adjust the Outside Rotation

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.

Inside Rotation (V-Groove) 

Problem:

Resolution:

 Inside Rotation on Non-Oval V-Grooves Definition

The Inside Rotation on Non-Oval V-Grooves controls for Swoops and Flares in the Inside Cut of the Non-Oval V-Grooves.

 Inside V-Groove Swoop Definition

A Swoop in a Non-Oval V-Groove is where the corners Curve Inward toward the opening on either the Outside or Inside Cut of the V-Groove.

The Rotation on Non-Oval V-Grooves controls for Swoops or Flares on Non-Oval V-Grooves.

If the Inside Non-Oval V-Groove cuts with a Swoop, Increase the Inside Rotation.

 Inside V-Groove Flare Definition

A Flare in a Non-Oval V-Groove is where the corners Curve Away from the opening on either the Outside or Inside Cut of the V-Groove.

The Rotation on Non-Oval V-Grooves controls for Swoops or Flares on Non-Oval V-Grooves.

If the Inside Non-Oval V-Groove cuts with a Flare, Decrease the Inside Rotation.

 How to Adjust the Inside Rotation

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.

Outside Oval Rotation (V-Groove)  

Problem:

Resolution:

 Outside Oval Rotation for V-Grooves Definition

The Outside Oval Rotation for V-Grooves controls for Feathers or Bumps on the Outside Cut of an Oval V-Groove.

 Outside V-Groove Feather Definition

A Feather in an Oval V-Groove is a Fringe of material left behind where the cut started and ended on either the Outside or Inside Cut of the V-Groove.

The Oval Rotation for V-Grooves controls for Bumps or Feathers on an Oval V-Groove.

If the Outside Oval V-Groove cuts with a Feather, Increase the Outside Oval Rotation.

 Outside V-Groove Bump Definition

A Bump in an Oval V-Groove is a Lump of material left behind where the cut started and ended on either the Outside or Inside Cut of the V-Groove.

The Oval Rotation for V-Grooves controls for Bumps or Feathers on an Oval V-Groove.

If the Outside Oval V-Groove cuts with a Bump, Decrease the Outside Oval Rotation.

 How to Adjust the Outside Oval Rotation

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.

Inside Oval Rotation (V-Groove)  

Problem:

Resolution:

 Inside Oval Rotation for V-Grooves Definition

The Inside Oval Rotation for V-Grooves controls for Feathers or Bumps on the Inside Cut of an Oval V-Groove.

 Inside V-Groove Feather Definition

A Feather in an Oval V-Groove is a Fringe of material left behind where the cut started and ended on either the Outside or Inside Cut of the V-Groove.

The Oval Rotation for V-Grooves controls for Bumps or Feathers on an Oval V-Groove.

If the Inside Oval V-Groove cuts with a Feather, Decrease the Inside Oval Rotation.

 Inside V-Groove Bump Definition

A Bump in an Oval V-Groove is a Lump of material left behind where the cut started and ended on either the Outside or Inside Cut of the V-Groove.

The Oval Rotation for V-Grooves controls for Bumps or Feathers on an Oval V-Groove.

If the Inside Oval V-Groove cuts with a Bump, Increase the Inside Oval Rotation.

 How to Adjust the Inside Oval Rotation

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.

Horizontal Adjustment (Tool Specific) 

Problem:

  • Deboss, Pen or Vinyl Tool Object is in the Wrong Place Horizontally.

Resolution:

 Horizontal Adjustment Definition

The Horizontal Adjustment defines the global Horizontal placement of objects applied with the Non-Blade Tool Cartridges.

If the Tool line is applied too far Left, Increase the Horizontal Adjustment.

If the Tool line is applied too far Right, Decrease the Horizontal Adjustment.

 How 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.

Vertical Adjustment (Tool Specific) 

Problem:

Problem:

 Vertical Adjustment Definition

The Vertical Adjustment defines the global Vertical placement of objects applied with the Non-Blade Tool Cartridges.

If the Tool line is applied too far Up, Decrease the Vertical Adjustment.

If the Tool line is applied too far Down, Increase the Vertical Adjustment.

 How 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.

ADepth Setting (Tool Specific) 

Problem:

Resolution:

 Depth Setting Definition

The Depth Setting controls the Blade Depth for the Non-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.

Corner Pause (ms) (Tool Specific)  

Problem:

Resolution:

  • Non-Blade Tool is Tearing in the Corners of the segments:

  • Non-Blade Tool is Pausing Too Long in the Corners of the segments:

 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 is Tearing in the Corners of the segments, Increase the Corner Pause. 

The Non-Blade Tool is Pausing Too Long in the Corners of the segments, Decrease the Corner Pause. 

Overshoot (Tool Specific) 

Problem:

Resolution:

  • Overshoot is Too Long:

  • Overshoot is Too Short:

 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).

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

If the Overshoot is applied Too Long, Decrease the Overshoot.

If the Overshoot is applied Too Short, Increase the Overshoot.

 How 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.

Plunge (Tool Specific) 

Problem:

Resolution:

  • Non-Blade Tool leaves a Dot where it plunges:

    • Select Unplunge.

  • Non-Blade Tool takes Too Long to apply:

    • Select Plunge.

 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.

Install Pen  

Problem:

Resolution:

 Pen Definition

The Install Pen Utility calibrates the Pen Tool for use on the CMC.

The Pen Cartridge draws onto the surface of the matboard to create a design. In addition to templates, you can also Pen CutArts, LetterMats and TTFs.

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