User Manual

Chapter 6: Appendix
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Is there a build-up of material adhesive or dust within
the blade holder?
Take off the tip of the blade holder and remove any pieces
of material inside.
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p 48 "Cleaning the Blade Holder"
Are there any scratches on the blade protector?
If the blade protector is damaged, correct cutting of mate-
rial may be impossible even if the machine's settings and
the installation of the blade and blade holder are all cor-
rect. Replace with a new blade protector.
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p 50 "Replacing the Blade Protector"
Is the blade holder damaged or worn?
Replace with a new blade holder.
The cut location is shifted forward/back
Is the blade extension amount optimal?
Check whether the blade extension amount has been ad-
justed.
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p 39 "Adjusting the Blade Extension Amount"
Did the material come up against an obstruction
while it was being cut?
Do not place anything in front of or behind the machine.
This can obstruct the material feed and cause the cut loca-
tion to shift.
The cut location is shifted left/right
If the cut location shifts as indicated below, check the fol-
lowing.
6-1 What to Do If
This section describes what to do if you encounter a prob-
lem while using the machine. Refer to this first, before as-
suming that a malfunction has occurred. The method for
resolving problems not listed below are indicated in the
"Windows Advanced Guide" or "Macintosh Cutting Guide"
(electronic format). Use both as necessary.
The machine does not run properly
Is the cable properly connected?
If the power cord or USB cable are not properly connected,
refer to the following page and connect properly.
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p 16 "Connecting the Cables"
Are the settings for the driver correct?
Make sure the communication port is set correctly.
Is the power lamp flashing?
The problem is a communication or command error.
Turn power off, verify the cable connection and computer/
software settings.
Power does not turn off even when the power but-
ton is pressed
Unplug the AC adapter from the machine.
The cut incisions are not clean
Is the blade extension amount optimal?
Check whether the blade extension amount has been ad-
justed.
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p 39 "Adjusting the Blade Extension Amount"
Is the blade holder fixed in place?
Firmly attach so that the screw does not loosen during cut-
ting.
Is the tip of the blade broken?
Replace with a new blade.
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p 49 "Replacing the Blade"
Parts of the material are not continuously cut
Is the tip of the blade broken?
Replace with a new blade.
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p 49 "Replacing the Blade"
Is dust or material adhesive attached to the blade
tip?
Remove the blade and clean the tip.
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p 48 "Cleaning the Blade Tip"
The spacing between
characters differs
A location different
than the data indi-
cates is cut