Blade Depth Dial Calibration: All but CMC Z1

The suggested Blade Depth for 1.5 mm (4-ply) mat is 10.

If the Blade can no longer cut through matboard at a Blade Depth of 10 or if the Blade Depth Dial suddenly cannot turn down to 0 (zero) or lower, then the Blade Depth Dial will need to be re-Calibrated.

Ensure that the Head is cold when performing this procedure.

If the Head is warm, the depth settings will be off.

Turn the Blade Depth Knob all the way to the right.

The setting on the Blade Depth Dial is not relevant.

Place the Blade Cartridge into the Footblock.

Create a one layer 3x3 square opening in FrameShop and go to the Cut Preview Screen.

Cut the mat. Look for a scratch on the matboard.

The scratch should be on 60% of the opening or more.

If no scratch is seen, increase the Blade Depth by 1 and repeat until a scratch appears.

Once optimal Blade Depth is achieved, loosen the three 3/32” set screws on the Blade Depth Dial.

Replace the Blade Depth Dial so that it points to:

• 0 (Zero) on the 9000 and Z Series

• 1 (One) on the 8000 and 8500 Series

and tighten the 3/32” set screws.

Verify that the Blade Depth setting is correct by setting the Blade Depth Dial to 10 and cutting a mat.

The opening should cut all the way through.

The Blade Depth Dial has been recalibrated.