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What to do if...
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The Dr. STIKA PLUS doesn't function.
- Does the computer you're using provide the correct operating environment for the included software?
Check the conditions for the included software operating environment printed on the front cover of this manual and make sure that
the computer offers a suitable environment.
- Was the software installed using the setup program?
Be sure to use the setup program when installing the Dr. STIKA PLUS.
The setup program puts the files for each software package in the necessary locations to enable the software to be used under
Windows 95.
The STX-8/7 doesn't operate
- Is the STANDBY key on (with the STANDBY LED lit up)?
The power is off. Press the STANDBY key.
- Is the STANDBY LED not flashing?
<The LED flashes slowly (every 0.5 sec.) > (Only when using the STX-8)
This flashes when pen plotting has been selected for the driver and plotting is carried out. If this LED starts to flash, change the pen.
Refer to the relevant help screens for the driver for instructions on how to carry out pen plotting.
<The STANDBY LED is flashing rapidly (every 0.1 sec.) >
A communication error has occurred. Switch off the power and check the cable connections and port settings for the drivers.
- Is the cable connected?
Switch off the power to the computer and the STX-8/7, and use a parallel cable to connect the two devices.
- Is the correct type of cable used?
The type of parallel cable (printer cable) may vary according to the computer model. Make the connection with the correct type of cable
for the computer. Be sure the computer and the STX-8/7 are both switched off before attempting to attach or disconnect the parallel
cable (printer cable).
Uncut areas remain, or areas are not cleanly cut.
- Is the amount of blade extension correct?
The amount of blade extension that has been set is too short for the material being used. Increase the extended length of the blade to
the same thickness as the sheet portion.
- Is the blade broken?
Replace with a new blade.
The results of cutting are displaced, and uncut portions
- Is the amount of blade extension correct?
The amount of blade extension that has been set is too long for the material being used. Increase the extended length of the blade to
the same thickness as the sheet portion.
- Is the cutting speed correct?
The cutting speed is too fast. Change the driver setting to obtain a slower cutting speed. Please refer to the relevant help screens for
the driver to set the cutting speed.
- Has the material size been set correctly?
Material smaller than the set cutting range has been loaded. Load material that matches the cutting range.
- Pressing the STANDBY key does not switch off the power.
Unplug the AC adapter from the unit.
