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1. THIS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN IS EXCLUSIVE AND THEREFORE NO OTHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR APPLICATION ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED 425 461 5555 www uscutter com Hardware Bundles The fastest and easiest way to get started gt 389 99 229 99 SAVE OVER 110 j SAVE 10 WA Heat Press Starter Kit Sign Shop In a Box Get your garment decorating Good sign business off the ground with the equipment and a sample of media options to start making custom t shirts and other apparel items Includes 15 x15 heat press featuring a roomy work surface shops start from small packages This comprehensive starter kit includes all the materials tools application tapes and asample of media options to start making signs banners and digital controls and adjustable time temperature and Magners and apply them in the field Includes a eed pressure settings amp a wealth of conveniently pre cut media of applicators and squeegees for different Beane sheets from Siser and Hexis to make decals lettering and knives blades fluids tapes banner blanks gt gt big more Also includes Teflon sheets to protect your transfer ruler self healing cutting mat weeding kit magnetic Logolt transfer alignment tool platen cleaner amp weeding kit sheets and outdoor vinyl Lod Gs 25 99 SAVE OVER 30 ae POWER OF IMAGINATION y I2. There s a certain amount of trial and error to it at first but you ll quickly get a feel for it Load the blade so that the length of the blade shown is not longer than the media is thick MEDI www uscutter com This setting determines how fast the design is cut out and is usually measured in centimeters per second small intricate DECREASE designs CUT SPEED large simpler INCREASE designs CUT SPEED This setting determines how hard the blade comes down onto the material outer square INCREASE won t weed FORCE blade digging too DECREASE far into carrier FORCE weeds easily with a A PERFECT B O ui lightly scored carrier 425 481 5555 25 www uscutter com Troubleshooting PROBLEM The cutter performs erratically during cuts stops cutting before the cut is finished or cuts lines that do not appear in the design After the first cut is made subsequent cuts are made over the top of the original or vinyl is fed backwards until it loses contact with the rollers Cuts are jagged or inconsistent Slashes are made across the vinyl from the blade movement during cutting Vinyl not feeding straight and the right most Pinch Roller will not move Cuts are warped and inconsistent SOLUTION Some computers do not work well when connected via the USB port of the cutters If you are having problems while cutting and are using the USB cable to connect from your cutter to compu
3. USB CABLE PORT SERIAL COM CABLE PORT USB CABLE PORT SERIAL COM CABLE PORT LEFT SIDE VIEW POWER CABLE PORT POWER SWITCH POWER SWITCH POWER CABLE PORT FUSE CARTRIDGE FUSE CARTRIDGE CARRIAGE SLOT CARRIAGE LOCKING KNOB LOCKING KNOB Used to connect a USB cable from the cutter toa computer Used to connect a serial cable from the cutter toa computer Used to connect a power cable from the cutter to a wall outlet or surge protector Main power switch for turning the power of the cutter on 1 or off 0 Allows access to the fuse inside of the cutter Holds the blade carriage in place Allows access to the blade pen carriage slots for exchanging replacing Carriages 425 461 5555 13 www uscutter com Control Panel MAIN SCREEN Speed 24 mm s Force 100g The main screen of the cutter allows you to set the main settings of the cutter including the cutting speed and cutting force options It also allows you to cut a test pattern or check the amount of force that is currently set Resets by stopping the cutter and setting the origin of the carriage arm to its RESET BUTTON right most position OFFLINE PAUSE BUTTON Accesses the Offline Pause mode SETUP BUTTON Accesses the Setup mode Will cut a small test shape so that the current force and speed settings of the cutter can be tested You can use this to determine the proper cutting TEST BUTTON speed and force
4. mode is accessed during cutting making changes to either setting is not normally recommended Resets by stopping the cutter and setting the origin of the carriage arm to its right most position RESET BUTTON Ignores any changes that have been made to the material or blade positions and exits Offline Pause mode returning the cutter to the main screen Resumes any cutting that was taking place when Offline Pause mode was entered OFFLINE PAUSE BUTTON SETUP BUTTON Has no function in this mode Accepts any changes that have been made to the material or blade positions and exits Offline Pause mode returning the cutter to the main screen Resumes any cutting that was taking place when Offline Pause mode was entered from the new blade material positions TEST BUTTON Accepts any changes that have been made to the material or blade positions and exits Offline Pause mode returning the cutter to the main screen Resumes any cutting that was taking place when Offline Pause mode was entered from the new blade material positions ORIGIN BUTTON Repositions the material by moving the feed rollers After movements V V BUTTONS are made you can confirm the changes by pressing the TEST or ORIGIN buttons or cancel by pressing the OFFLINE PAUSE button Repositions the blade by moving the carriage arm After movements are E F BUTTONS made you can confirm the changes by pressing the TEST or ORIGIN buttons or cancel by pressing the OFFLINE PA
5. more than one Center Crossbeam If your model has 2 Crossbeams repeat this step attaching the left side to both 425 461 5555 C www uscutter com Q L y N a Completed Stand D di L x2 Roller Add the Rollers Completed stand with rollers MH Cutter 0 0 c E a sd E Er Add the Cutter to the completed stand 425 461 5555 www uscutter com Blade Set Up Set Brass Ring on Blade Carriage to the fully down position Unscrew the cap from the Blade Carriage i i Adjust the carriage cap until the blade is protruding approximately 1 64 of an inch Screw the cap back onto the Blade Carriage Blades should be replaced every 6 months Your blade may need to be replaced more often if you are cutting thicker material such as flock glitter or reflectives 425 481 5555 Remove the protective cover from a new blade Insert the blade into the top of the Blade Carriage Adjust the Brass Ring until it fits snug against the Cap This will helo keep the cap in place during operation www uscutter com Installing the Pen Carriage Most new users will benefit from practice cutting with the supplied pen carriage until they are comfortable with normal operations of the cutter and cutting software p RK Your pen carriage should come assembled N iiia and appear as it does in this image If it doe
6. 1 5555 USGuitier J Stand Parts amp Set Up K www uscutter com B x3 Bolt Cap C x3 Bolt H x1 Right Roller Arm J x1 Right Column Attach the Right Roller Arm to the outer side of the Right Column amp outer side will have a curved edge and will have larger hole openings x3 Bolt Cap x3 Bolt x1 Left Roller Arm x1 Left Column B C G K Attach the Left Roller Arm to the outer side of the Left Column 4 gt a Coe gt gt Large Holes outer side will have a curved edge and will have larger hole openings 425 461 5555 www uscutter com Assembled right side roller arm column D x4 Long Screw M 1 Foot Attach the Foot on the right side Assembled left side roller arm column D x4 Long Screw M 1 Foot Attach the Foot on the left side 425 481 3555 www uscutter com Assembled right side Jf roller arm column foot A x2 Short Screw E x2 Screw Sleeve Cap F x2 Screw Sleeve x1 Center Crossbeam Add the Center Crossbeam to the right side some larger models will have more than one Center Crossbeam If your model has 2 Crossbeams repeat this step attaching both to the right side Assembled right side roller arm column foot with Center Crossbeam A x2 Short Screw E x2 Screw Sleeve Cap F x2 Screw Sleeve Add the Left Side to the completed right side some larger models will have
7. USE button 425 461 5555 c www uscutter com SETUP SCREEN UpSpeed SVale Baud 9600 The Setup screen allows you to adjust some of the more technical settings of the cutter For most users these settings should not be changed Resets by stopping the cutter and setting the origin of the carriage arm to its right most position RESET BUTTON OFFLINE PAUSE BUTTON Has ro function in this mode SETUP BUTTON Exits Setup mode and returns to the main screen TEST BUTTON Has no function in this mode ORIGIN BUTTON Has no function in this mode V V BUTTONS Adjusts the Up Speed of the cutter F F BUTTONS Adjusts the Baud Rate of the cutter 425 461 5555 www uscutter com Cut amp Place Vinyl Like A Pro o Tot 10 Ohm 3 10 OF Fla T oE 45 soll OMm mtsts1 010 GXF 775 or Blade R Tape AT65 Digital Printed Graphics y A good VINYL CUTTER is just the start at Wall Vinyl EasyWeed 30 Blade T standard fabrics general EasyWeed Extra 60 Blade Heat Press nylons water resistant glitter flock WIS eT a Pod a A ao S24 aes N one arD paa AE KABARA OLAS oe ore 63385 SoS CEOS lo Oracal 651 or GreenStar 45 Blade Intermediate calendered GreenStar general for short term Layflat Classic or va Soe a8 EA J ar You also need the right media blade and application tape to Co C2 S eo CP Sots eS gt lt a R 5 Le
8. VINYL CUTTER User Manual amp Assembly Instructions ISS eT Sod Table of Contents Thank you for your purchase of this new MH Cutter Your new MH Vinyl Cutter and Plotter is your gateway into a world of possibilities From more industrial uses like custom signage vehicle decals and window graphics to hobby and art creation including wall and glass art and garment customization Table of Contents Safety Precautions Site Selection amp Preparation By mastering the use of this equipment and accompanying software understanding which materials to use for different projects and learning a few basic application techniques there s not much you won t be able to do Stand Parts amp Set Up Blade Set Up Installing the Pen Carriage Get To Know Your Cutter Adhesive Wall Vinyl Control Panel aS s A PRIANO NE ANTIA AAAA DY XL Connecting to a Computer Preparing for Cutting gt x tD EN a ARSE RECREATION Making Your First Test Cut Troubleshooting Care and Maintenance Heat Press Vinyl Warranty Statement Hardware Bundles GGGSeGeooeoeodod oO 425 481 5555 amp www uscutter com Safety Precautions CAUTION IS STRONGLY ADVISED WHEN USING THIS EQUIPMENT Device requires installation Operation of this device requires use of Sharp edges Sharp blades and caution should be taken to make sure that fingers do Watch your fingers not get caught in moving gears du
9. air or replace parts and equipment found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the warranty period subject to the following e On Cutter equipment USCutter will supply new or rebuilt parts to replace parts that are found to be defective within the warranty period instead of replacing the equipment outright USCutter will ship these parts via with no cost to the customer as long as the shipment is within the United States Full teleohone based support will be given by USCutter representatives to aid the customer in the replacement of any parts sent e If USCutter at its sole discretion determines that the equipment is not able to be repaired then an RMA number will be assigned and the customer authorized to return the equipment for replacement e The standard MH Vinyl Cutter series warranty is 90 days from day the product is received In the event of a purchase of an extended warranty after date of initial equipment sale extended warranty begins day after last day of initial warranty Extended warranties must be purchased during the time initial warranty is in effect e Any equipment older than 30 days may be replaced with a certified refurbished unit at our discretion e Included software with this cutter if any will be covered by a separate warranty included with software e USCutter reserves the right to discontinue the sale of Extended 1 Year Warranty as part of original purchase or purchase during warranty period at any time
10. and for any reason Warranty and Exchange Process e If you are having issues with a product or service purchased from the company please contact the support department at USCuttersupport com e All returns must be authorized by an USCutter representative before the product shipped The USCutter representative will issue a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number that must be put on the outside of the returned item packaging US Cutter will not be responsible for any item sent back without an RMA in place and it may be returned to customer only if they will be responsible for any shipping costs e Any item being returned to USCutter excluding items over 70 lbs which require freight shipping are eligible for a flat rate ground shipping label at the market rate Items determined to be defective within first 30 days or improperly shipped will receive this label free of charge The customer may choose their own shipping method as long as tracking information is communicated to and acknowledged by USCutter e Items should be returned in their original packaging Items returned in other than the original packaging may be assessed additional restocking fees of up to 50 and USCutter will not be responsible for any damage of returned items that is a result of improper shipping methods e Items returned for a refund may be subject to restocking fees Once a refund is processed it will usually be returned to the originating account within 7 to 10 business d
11. ay paint airbrush etched glass drawing and face paint tattoo henna We have included some essential extras such as stencil material Cadhesive and non adhesive clear application tape 45 and 60 blades note use a 60 blade on thicker stencil materials weeding tool kit cutting mat squeegees and more to help speed up your production and make the job of weeding and applying vinyl masking material go faster and easier 199 99 Oracal 651 24 x 5 Yard Starter Pack 12 Colors e a amp RECREATION Get 12 24 x 5 yd rolls of Oracal 651 in all the most popular colors This is rated as a 6 year outdoor Gla vinyl that will hold up in most fi a environmental conditions for long term signage Ad Lanner It has a gloss finish and is relatively thin for easy weedability For applications with contours requiring conformability check out Oracal 751 or 951 also available through USCutter www uscutter com WE RECOMMEND USAGE OF THE FOLLOWING VINYL WITH YOUR NEW MH CUTTER ORACALA GreenStar Decorative Films The Image of Experience GRIFE ULATIONS ehemic atk transfers for textiles i Magnum COLOR THEORY Magnet Ics
12. ays depending on the customer s bank Warranty Exclusions and Verification e Warranty does not include coverage of consumables or any item that is commonly subject to wear and tear This would include blades blade holders cutting strips and vinyl once packaging is opened e Defective Items If any item arrives in unusable condition USCutter must be notified within 30 days or receiving the product or replacement may not be provided e USCutter reserves the right to request proof in the form of photos as proof of defects or to document failure of parts replaced under warranty e USCutter DOES NOT COVER ANY INDIRECT DAMAGES OR LOSS OF PRODUCT OR REVENUE Repair or replacement of defective parts or components under the terms of this warranty is the EXCLUSIVE REMEDY USCutter is not liable for any incidental consequential or indirect damages of any kind including without limitation personal injury death property damage environmental damage theft or loss of product loss of revenue or profits business interruption or any other business or commercial loss USCutter is not liable for any claims or lawsuits asserted against our customers or any claims or lawsuits related to the unlawful or fraudulent use of our product e Damage suffered by supplied equipment due to neglect abuse misuse power surge or act of nature is not covered e This offer covers MH Series products purchased and installed in the United States and is not valid elsewhere
13. e OFFLINE PAUSE button to enter offline mode Adjust the vinyl to where you want to make your cut to start by using the Up and Down arrow keys on the control panel 0 1 pe Eora 4 OC ST r TMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMIMI Now adjust the blade to where you want your cut to start by using the Left and Right arrow keys cnn z S z Ss 425 461 5555 www uscutter com Now press the Origin button to tell the cutter that this is the location where you would like the cut to begin When choosing a starting location for your design remember that the process will start in the bottom right area of the design Please leave enough room to the left of and behind the starting location to finish your cut lf you would like to make other adjustments to the pressure soeed or other settings you can do so now If you are setting up for your first cut with the machine then the default values should be a good starting point lf you make any adjustments to your cutter make sure that you return to the main screen before you attempt to cut 425 461 5555 www uscutter com Making Your First Test Cut A Basic Guide To Vinyl Cutting Now that you ve got your system fully assembled let s take a moment to test it and also take moment to learn a bit about how to fine tune the machine so that it will do quality cuts on the different materials you ll be cutting To do this we ll do a standard test cut which whe
14. ge gt 10h f Te ensure a professional job R RR Ba cast Men mpe reflective Outdoor Signage s y A Stencils amp Masks GET EVERYTHING FOR YOUR USCutterZ VINYL CUTTING NEEDS www uscutter com 425 48339555 425 461 5555 C www uscutter com Connecting The Cutter To A Computer Attach the power cord to the cutter and then plug in the unit and turn on the power otso If using the Serial Cable to connect your cutter to a computer If you are using a Serial Cable to connect your cutter to a computer then no further setup is necessary Simply connect one end of the cable to the cutter and the other end to a computer and setup is complete If you have more than one serial connection on your computer or you are experiencing communication issues between your cutter and computer then you may wish to verify that the correct COM port is being used in your software setup but for most users the COM port will be COMI If using the USB Cable to connect your cutter to a computer You will need to download and install drivers for the USB connection to work properly Go to www uscuttersupport com mh support page and select the driver that supports your Windows version INSTALLING VINYL MASTER SOFTWARE Your MH Vinyl Cutter comes bundled with VinylMaster Cut software an easy to use software with the tools to help you take your projects from concept to a ready to cut computer image file You can download and
15. install the VinylMaster Cut software at www uscutter com download and you will need the key code packaged with this cutter to activate the software Training for VinylMaster is all done via short videos accessed through the software 425 461 5555 www uscutter com Preparing For Cutting If you are going to cut from a scrap or single sheet instead of a roll then skip the next step on placing a vinyl roll All other steps will be the same Place the roll on top of the stand rollers For heat press vinyl please flip the roll Release the pinch rollers release levers 425 461 5555 www uscutter com Feed the vinyl underneath the pinch rollers if working from a single sheet instead of a roll the vinyl can also be feed from the front Adjust the pinch rollers so there is one roller located on each side of the vinyl Cand on models with 3 or more rollers one roller near the center Avoid lowering a pinch roller to the gap between the two feed rollers 425 461 5555 www uscutter com Leave a gap of between 1 11 from the g 5 edge of the roller and the edge of the vinyl a on both sides Engage the Pinch Rollers by pushing down on the Pinch Roller Release Levers If the cutter is not already on turn it on now 425 461 5555 CD www uscutter com If you would like to change the position of where the cut will be made Press th
16. n competed will a simple triangle inside of a square Load the material roll and adjust the pinch rollers Remember to make sure the top roller is placed so that there is a bottom roller called the grit roller beneath it Remember to line the material up so that it is moving straight through the feed area and resist the temptation to run the material close to For thin and regular sized media use a 45 blade CARRIER 425 481 5555 the edge of the cutter feed area or you increase the risk of a mis feed that will wrinkle your vinyl See the graphic on the top of pg 21 for an example Assuming you re cutting standard signage vinyl you ll want to use your 45 blade If you received vinyl along with your cutter package chances are very good it s a standard GreenStar or Oracal signage vinyl Now find the TEST button on the cutter control pad and press it It should cut a pattern that looks like this A f For thicker materials such as Siser StripFlock Siser Glitter and Hexis CutFlex 600 Reflective a 60 blade is needed Most vinyl products are loaded from over the top This Test Cut will helo you to calibrate the machine for this material Examine this cut and use a weeding tool or exacto knife to weed the square out while keeping the triangle on the paper Weeding is the word for removing the cut vinyl in the design Use this simple diagram to make adjustments
17. n the back of the machine If this occurs and is affecting your cutting press forcefully against the pinch roller until it becomes dislodged from its position If needed remove the screw to reposition the pinch roller in the desired position Sometimes during shipping or movement of the machine the Carriage Arm can be dislodged from its track Make sure that the 2 white wheels behind the Carriage arm are both resting securely on top of not in front of the track If the wheels are not on the track gently lift the carriage arm and press back until both wheels are resting on the track 425 461 5555 www uscutter com ISSUE Cut has dashes or looks perforated EXAMPLE CAUSE Damaged cutting strip groove in strip or too much blade is exposed friction build up SOLUTION Replace the cutting strip or decrease the blade depth ISSUE Blade is skipping turns and corners EXAMPLE CAUSE Part of the blade is dragging on its side during turns SOLUTION Clean the inside of the blade holder by coating the blade with WD40 and moving it in and out of the blade holder Clean off any debris that comes out Replacement blade holder may be needed 425 481 5555 www uscutter com Care and Maintenance Some Cutter Parts will require periodic replacement The blades packaged with your MH cutter will dull with time and usage In general the blades with the sharpest points like the 60 degree blade
18. nterior Decoration Wall Vinyl Starter Kit The interior decoration business is gt qg Siser Multi Product Kit booming with billions being made Get acquainted with the wide world annually by crafters and artists on of Siser heat transfer materials diverse platforms such as Etsy and Inside this sample pack of 12 15 x12 Amazon Jump in today making sheets is an introduction to the lettering for quotes and lyrics decals array of effects and color options available through for your children s nursery or master bedroom and much Siser s various product lines all carried by USCutter more at a cost effective entry point with high quality Included are sheets of Siser EasyWeed for everyday REMOVABLE GreenStar interior wall art vinyl PRE CUT into cotton poly and blends Stretch for waterproof 20 different colored 12 x 12 sheets GreenStar wall vinyl is resistant leather etc reflective holographic glow in completely removable which makes it perfect for temporary the dark and more and seasonal signage and decorations Kit also includes application tape and squeegees for only 25 99 Note about pricing Pricing on these pages reflects what is currently on our website and is subject to change without notice Visit www uscutter com or call 1 425 481 3555 for up to date pricing on these featured products 425 461 5555 amp www uscutter com 159 99 SAVE OVER 25 Etched Glass Kit Oracal 8510 gives the pr
19. ofessional appearance of etched glass for a fraction of the price and labor associated with sandblasting This vinyl is meant for long term indoor and outdoor window application to provide business names logos and other graphics on entrance doors street facing windows and corporate environments This starter kit includes a 24 x 10 yard roll of coarse silver structure vinyl clear high tack application tape for accurate registration and ease of use a squeegee and application fluid for wet application FOR LESS THAN 2 A SIGN Short Flute 24 x 18 4mm StopStake Yellow or White 99 5 O SAVE 20 USA Spider Stake Yard Sign Bundle Turn every highway median front yard and green space into a promotional canvas for your message from political campaign endorsements to real estate ads school and church event promotions and more with this 100 customizable Yard Sign Bundle Choose 50 yellow or white horizontal or vertically oriented 18 x 24 corrugated sign blanks and your choice of 50 step or spider stakes for only 2 sign 425 481 5555 31 SAME DAY SHIPPING Order by 4 50PM EST 179 99 W SAVE 10 USCutter Stencil Kit for Spray Paint Airbrush Art Glass Etching USCutter has worked with an airorush artist to create this unique Stencil Supply Kit It contains all the supplies you need to cut masking vinyl for lettering and graphics for producing your own reusable stencils for spr
20. oss the vinyl If it vibrates due to an uneven or unstable surface it will result in issues with your cut Whether placing the machine on a stand or table top choose a level and stable surface Fans located inside of the cutter can draw in outside dust from the area surrounding the cutter Excessive buildup of dust can cause either mechanical or electrical malfunctions Keeping the cutter as dust free as possible will help ensure trouble free operation Try to find an area for the cutter that will be free of any excessive dust and use the supplied cover when not in use AIl cutters will produce a small amount of noise while operating Please take this into consideration when selecting a location for your cutting purposes A 110 outlet with a grounding plug is required for operation of the vinyl cutter plotter and you will want internet access for our PC in order to download software and drivers required for operation DO NOT attempt to use the cutter when it has not been properly grounded 425 461 5555 www uscutter com Your MH Cutter purchase may have ZiaQaImM iImM V A wW D S F AG included a stand selected that option If so you ll want to set it up first Please see instructions on the following page for assembly instructions Short Screw Bolt Cap Bolt Long Screw Screw Sleeve Cap Screw Sleeve Left Roller Arm Right Roller Arm Center Crossbeam Right Column Left Column Roller Foot if you 425 48
21. ring operation Disconnect power during assembly service and maintenance Vinyl cutters are subject to static build up Use of anti static devices including mats and anti static vinyl systems may be required in some environments Vinyl cutting is a creative medium and can be an enjoyable hobby or classroom learning experience but this vinyl cutter is not a toy and REQUIRED should not be used by children without supervision Except where noted all Contents Copyright 2015 USCutter and may not be reproduced without express written permission 425 461 5555 2 www uscutter com Site Selection amp Preparation If you are setting up for the first time please take a moment to refer to the Packaging Guide to take account of all the included components and accessories For help with Stand Assembly please refer to included instructions The first step to setting up your cutter is finding a good location for the machine Consider these factors when you are selecting a suitable place mg Place your cutter near the PC that will be used to drive content to the vinyl cutter You will need to have access to both the front and rear of the machine for operation and changing out of vinyl rolls Find a space that has adequate access and where the roll can roll freely on the rollers or on the table top Stability is key Your MH cutter is a precision cutting device and the carriage head will move quickly back and forth acr
22. s iia not please refer to the pen replacement section below for assembly instructions Loosen the locking knob Place blade carriage Tighten the locking knob on the carriage arm into the carriage arm on the carriage arm To replace the pen or spring inside of the pen carriage Unscrew the top cap Remove the top cap the pen Slide the spring onto the pen from the pen carriage and the spring Replace the from the top and insert it back pen and or spring as necessary into the pen carriage i 0 5 425 461 5555 C www uscutter com Get To Know Your Cutter Before you start cutting you should familiarize yourself with the cutter and its basic parts and functions FRONT VIEW CARRIAGE ARM CONTROL PANEL PINCH ROLLERS FEED ROLLERS POSITIONING BUTTON LEFT SIDE COVER RIGHT SIDE COVER Used to provide input directly to the cutter Covered in detail in the Control Panel section of this manual CONTROL PANEL CARRIAGE ARM Holds the blade or pen carriage PINCH ROLLERS Holds the media tightly to the feed roller below FEED ROLLERS Positions the cutting material during operation POSITIONING Used by the cutter to determine the location of the carriage BUTTON arm Contains the power cable port power switch and fuse cartridge for the cutter LEFT SIDE COVER RIGHT SIDE COVER Contains the USB and serial cable ports for the cutter 425 461 5555 www uscutter com RIGHT SIDE VIEW
23. settings needed for different materials without wasting large amounts of material from cutting full designs Used to test z axis functionality Coy dropping the blade down if the carriage ORIGIN BUTTON is functioning properly or to set a new origin point when the machine is in its offline mode Adjusts the cutting speed A cutting speed of 300 mm s is a reasonable default speed that can be used for most cuts When working with smaller and V V BUTTONS more detailed images a slower speed may be required When working with larger and less detailed images a higher soeed can be used to shorten the operation time Adjusts the cutting force A cutting force of 100g is a good general starting place to work from when trying to determine the force needed for a specific material All cuttable materials will differ in the amount of force needed so F F BUTTONS proper testing should always be made to determine the amount of force to use The amount of force used should be enough to fully penetrate the material to be cut while not enough to cut through the backing material 425 481 5555 www uscutter com OFFLINE PAUSE SCREEN Offline mode is used to reposition the cutting material and blade so that a new starting position can be set for the next design Offline mode can also be accessed while the cutter is in operation and will pause the current cutting process Although changes can be made to the material and blade positions if Offline Pause
24. ter you may wish to try the serial cable connection to avoid further problems If a serial cable connection is not available on your computer you can try a third party USB to serial connector or a PCI card serial adapter for your computer After a cut is made you will need to reset the origin of the cutter If the origin is not set again the first origin will remain in the cutter and the cutter will return to this position before making any further cuts To reset the origin from the main screen of the cutter press the Offline Pause button on and then press the Origin button The Blade may be dulled or damaged Replace with a new blade and try again Make sure that the blade can turn freely by attempting to turn it with your fingers while the release button of the Blade Carriage is pressed Adjust the blade depth of the Blade Carriage page 10 and Force setting on the cutter page 14 until you are getting solid uniform cuts Start with a blade depth of around 1 64th of an inch and a pressure setting of 100g and try an increased pressure setting before attempting to increase the blade depth If the blade is protruding too far from the Blade Carriage then it can score and cut material during normal operations If this is occurring the blade needs to be adjusted so that it is protruding a minimal distance from the carriage Sometimes during shipping or movement of the machine the right pinch roller will become stuck on a screw located o
25. will dull fastest in much the same way that a very sharp pencil point will wear down quickly To keep your cuts clean and to avoid wasting media and vinyl it is recommended you replace blades after 6 months of use or whenever cutting becomes jagged or inconsistent Cutting Strips will also require periodic replacement The cutting strip is the protective strip that is found right below the carriage arm that prevents damage to the cutting blade Over time it will develop small cuts and abrasions and it may happen quickly if you are creating decals or other projects where the blade will cut through the liner of the media Blade holders will gather small bits of material in them Over time this accumulated debris can prevent the blade from moving smoothly over the cut media Occasionally removing the blade holder cap and cleaning out the debris will helo prolong the life of the bladeholder but they do wear out with time Replacement blades blade holders and cutting strips for MH Cutters can be found at http www uscutter com Cutter Blades Bladeholders Storage of Your Cutter During periods when the cutter is not in use please unplug the cutter from the power source Covering the cutter with a plastic sheet or other lint free cloth or water resistant material to orevent accumulation of dust is also recommended Always store your cutter in a cool dry location 425 461 5555 www uscutter com Warranty Statement USCutter will rep
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