Blade Depth Dial

Connections:

• The Blade Depth Dial is located on the faceplate of the Head.

Controlled by:

• The Blade Depth Dial is controlled by inner mechanics.

  • There are no customer serviceable parts inside the Head; do not disassemble the Head.

Troubleshooting:

• The Blade will no longer cut through the matboard at the standard Blade Depth.

  • Check the Air Compressor and make sure it is on.

  • Check the Air Lines to make sure they are not kinked.

  • Make sure the current Blade is not broken.

  • Make sure you are using the correct Blade Depth for this material: Measuring Blade Depth Documents.

  • Make sure you are using the correct Blade Cartridge.

  • Make sure that the Blade has not been installed backwards into the Blade Cartridge.

  • For the Z Series, make sure that the pressure for the Variable Pressure Optimization on the Head has not been turned down too far.

  • Reset the Blade Depth Dial: Blade Depth Dial Calibration Documents.

  • Check the Air Clamp on the Actuator Valve in the Air Valve Assembly located in the Gantry.

    • The Air Valve Assembly may need to be replaced.

• The Blade cuts too deep at the standard Blade Depth.

  • Make sure you are using the correct Blade Depth for this material: Measuring Blade Depth Documents.

  • Make sure the current Blade has not slipped out of the Blade Cartridge.

  • Make sure you are using the correct Blade Cartridge.

  • For the Z Series, make sure that the pressure for the Variable Pressure Optimization on the Head has not been turned up too high.

  • Reset the Blade Depth Dial: Blade Depth Dial Calibration Documents.