Pen Cartridge Configurations

Cartridges Involved
This Configuration element involves the following Cartridges. Note: Not all cartridges are available for all CMC models.

Pen Cartridge Configurations
The Pen Cartridge draws onto the matboard with the selected pen. This is viewed from the front of the mat.

Pen Tab
Select the Pen Tab. Select the specific Pen to edit from the Cartridge dropdown control. Note that each pen has its own set of configurations. Below is a list of support documentation for editing the configurations of the Pen Cartridge on the Pen Tab. Pens 1-9

Pen is Applied to the Wrong Place Horizontally

Problem:

The Pen is Applied to the Wrong Place Horizontally.

Horizontal Adjustment Definition

The Horizontal Adjustment controls where the Deboss is placed Horizontally.

Resolution:

If too far left, increase the Pen Horizontal Adjustment.
If too far right, decrease the Pen Horizontal Adjustment.
See Pen Horizontal Adjustment for additional information.

Pen is Applied to the Wrong Place Vertically

Problem:

The Pen is Applied to the Wrong Place Vertically.

Vertical Adjustment Definition

The Vertical Adjustment controls specifically where the Deboss is placed Vertically.

Resolution:

If too far down, increase the Pen Vertical Adjustment.
If too far up, decrease the Pen Vertical Adjustment.
See Pen Vertical Adjustment for additional information.

Pen is the Wrong Size

Problem:

The Pen is the Wrong Size.

Opening Adjustment Definition

The Opening Adjustment controls the size of the opening.

Resolution:

If cut too small, increase the Pen Opening Adjustment.
If cut too large, decrease the Pen Opening Adjustment.
See Pen Opening Adjustment for additional information.

Pen Applied at the Wrong Depth

Problem:

The Pen is Applied at the Wrong Depth.

Depth Setting Definition

The Depth Setting calculates the proper Blade Depth.

Resolution:

Cut too shallow, increase the Pen Depth Settings.
Cut too deep, decrease the Pen Depth Settings.
See Pen Depth Setting for additional information.

Pen Cartridge Tears the Mat

Problem:

The Pen Cartridge Tears the Mat.

Corner Pause Definition

The Corner Pause controls the amount of time, in milliseconds, to pause the application of the non-blade tools in the corners to avoid tearing the mat.

Resolution:

Increase the Corner Pause.
See Pen Corner Pause for additional information.

Pen Lines are too Long

Problem:

The Pen Lines are drawn too Long.

Overshoot Definition

The Overshoot controls how far past each segment the non-blade tool is applied.

Resolution:

Decrease the Pen Overshoot.
See Pen Overshoot for additional information.

Pen Lines are too Short

Problem:

The Pen lines are drawn Short.

Overshoot Definition

The Overshoot controls how far past each segment the non-blade tool is applied.

Resolution:

Increase the Pen Overshoot.
See Pen Overshoot for additional information.

Set Pen to Plunge Between Pen Line Segments

Problem:

Set the Pen to Plunge Between Pen Line Segments.

Plunge Definition

The Plunge controls whether to Plunge/Unplunge between segments of an object when applying a non-blade tool.

Resolution:

Select Plunge to plunge the Pen between Segments.
See Plunge for additional information.

Calibrating Different Pens

Problem:

How to Calibrate Different Pens.

Install Pen Definition

The Install Pen utility will walk through calibrating for different pens.

Resolution:

Use the Install Pen utility to calibrate different pens.
See Install Pen for additional information.

Troubleshooting Button
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.

Set Pen Defaults
Set up the Pen Defaults in the Admin Editor section of the software.

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Cartridges Involved