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Align the Head CMC 9000/8000/8000RC/8000 Plus
To Align the Head:
Click the Align the Head button to position the Head and Gantry at the correct starting point and Power the Motors in preparation of cutting a mat, ensuring accurate cuts.
Aligning the Head will prepare the machine for cutting, but not actually cut.
You will need to click the Cut Button to cut the design after Aligning the Head.
See the options below for the specific settings available.
NOTE: The hardware photos below may slightly differ from your specific model but the steps are still the same.
Align the Head Button vs. the Cut Button
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, it will then Cut the mat.
Aligning the Head when the Motors are Disengaged
Rotate the Footblock into the 12 O’Clock position.
Move Head and Gantry to the Left:
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.
Stop Against Magnetic Stop:
It will stop against the Magnetic Stop.
Place Footblock Against Head Alignment Stop:
Then slide the Head down until the Footblock rests against the Head Alignment Stop.
Click Cut:
Click the Align the Head button or click the Cut button to finish the Align the Head sequence.
Click Continue:
Click Continue on the Align the Head screen.
Head will Align:
Head will align to the Home position.
Ready to Cut:
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.