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With test cutting, the STX-8/7 actually cuts the material, allowing you to determine how well cutting is performed. Test cutting is
performed when using for the first time or when changing the type of material.
The optimal amount of blade extension is the same value as the thickness of the material (not including backing paper).
* The amount of blade extension of the blade holder included with the STX-
8/7 is preset at 0.1 mm (0.00394"). When using for the first time, adjust the
amount of blade extension only if the material is not cut correctly when a
test cut is performed.
How to perform test cutting
1
Hold down for 2 seconds or more while the
STANDBY
LED
is lit. Remove your finger when the carriage begins to move.
2
Begin the test cut at that position.
To return the position of the carriage to the left-hand
edge to perform test cutting again, switch the power off
and back on.
Verification
The blade leaves faint traces on the
backing paper when cutting the cross.
The sticker cannot easily be
peeled off of the backing paper
The blade cuts into the backing paper
The backing paper is cut through
Amount of blade exten-
sion is too short
Amount of blade exten-
sion is too long
Optimal amount of
blade extension
Check the cut quality of the material. The cutting quality is affected by the amount of blade extension. Try peeling the cut sheet, and use
the blade holder to adjust the amount of blade extension accordingly. (See "6 Adjusting the Amount of Blade Extension.")
Adjusting the Amount of Blade Extension
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Do not touch the tip of the blade
with your fingers.
Doing so may result in injury.
If the surface under the material is rigid, attempting to cut the sheet while holding the blade holder by hand
may cause the blade to break. Place a sheet or cardboard or the like under the material as a cushion.
NOTICE
When mounting the blade holder, take care not to overtighten the blade retaining screw. The cutter mounting
screw may be broken.
