Configuring the Cutting Conditions

On printers with cutting capabilities, cutting conditions can be set from VersaWorks. Follow the procedure below to configure the cutting conditions.

Step 1: Perform a cutting test
Step 2: Setting the cutting conditions


Step 1: Performing a cutting test

Follow the procedure below to perform a cutting test to check the cutting result.
  1. Click [Printer] - [Test Cut].
    This message appears: The following cutting will be performed. Do you want to continue? A test cut will be performed under the displayed conditions. Check the page size and media type.
  2. Click [OK].
    The job for a cutting test is automatically added to the job list (queue A folder), and then the following shape is automatically cut. Once the cutting test has been done, the job is automatically deleted from the job list.
  3. Check for the distortion in the shape.
    If the shape is distorted, reduce [Speed] (cutting speed).
  4. Peel off the circle 1. Make sure that only the circle 1 is separated.
    If the square also peels off, increase [Pressure] (blade force).
    If some uncut areas remain, reduce [Speed].
  5. Peel off the square 2.
    Make sure that there are faint traces of the blade on the backing paper.
    If the blade trace is indistinct, increase [Pressure].
    If the blade trace is too deep or the backing paper is also cut, reduce [Pressure].

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Step 2: Setting the cutting conditions

Follow the procedure below to configure the cutting conditions based on the type of the media or the result of a cutting test.
  1. Double-click or .
    The [Queue A (B) Properties] window appears.
  2. Click .
  3. From the [Operation Mode] list box, select [Cut Only] or [Print & Cut], and then select [Enable Advanced Settings].
  4. Configure the following settings if necessary.
    [Cut Passes]
    Enter the number of times to cut for each cut line. Increase the value for media that cannot be processed easily.
    [Speed]
    Enter the cutting speed in cm/sec.
    [Pressure]
    Enter the blade force in grams.
    [Offset]
    Enter the blade offset value (distance between the tip and the center of the blade) in millimeters.
  5. Click [OK].

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