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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
• Front View
Tool Carriage
The tool carriage is where the
blade holder is mounted. The
tool carriage performs the
cutting by moving the tool
left/right or up/down.
Stationary Pinch Roller
During cutting, this roller holds the
sheet down so that it is in contact
with the grit roller.
Guide Lines
Align the sheet with these
lines when loading.
Grit Roller
Grasps and moves the sheet during
cutting.
Platen
The sheet is moved over the platen during
the cutting process.
Movable Pinch Roller
During cutting, this roller holds the sheet down so
that it is in contact with the grit roller. It can easily
be slid to the right or left, and should be positioned
to suit the width of the sheet being used.
Serial (RS-232C)
Input Connector
In a serial configuration, this
connector is where you need
to connect the serial cable
that is used to communicate
with your computer.
Operation Panel
These are keys for making settings for the
various functions.
• Rear View
DIP Switches
Used to make various
settings.
Parallel (Centronics) Input
Connector
In a parallel configuration, this
connector is where you need to connect
the parallel cable that is used to
communicate with your computer.
Pen Force Control Slider
Sets the blade force to be used with the
tool.
Sheet Loading Lever
Used to raise or lower the pinch rollers when
loading or unloading a sheet.
Power Connector (AC IN)
This jack accepts connection of the power
cord.
Power Switch
When pushed toward [
I
], power is
turned on.
Push toward [
O
] to turn it off.
