SDX135PRO
FAQs & Troubleshooting |
How do I perform trial cutting? (Test Cut)
Perform test/trial cut or draw on the type of material to be used in your project, to check that the desired result can be achieved. This FAQ describes the procedure for performing test cut.
Checking the Test/Trial Cut Results
Changing the Auto Cutting Pressure
Test/trial cut can also be performed after selecting an operation in the preview screen, displayed after a pattern is selected. Press Test, and then go to next step.
(1) Pattern Arrangement Key
(2) Size/Shape Adjustment Key
(3) Background Scanning Key |
(1) Size Adjustment Keys
(2) Test Pattern Selecting Keys
(3) Test Pattern Rotating Key
(4) Test Pattern Fill/Additional Line Setting Keys |
To make half cuts (kiss cuts), turn on half cut (kiss cut) in the settings screen.
Do not forcefully pull the mat while it is being fed out. Otherwise, damage, for example, to the feed rollers, may result.
(1) Spatula |
When peeling off the material, insert the spatula as level as possible into the space between the material and mat. Strongly rubbing the adhesive side of the mat may damage it.
Adjust the cutting pressure according to the test/trial cut results.
Repeatedly perform test/trial cut and adjust the cutting pressure until the material is cut cleanly.
If there is a faint trace of the cut in the mat surface after peeling off material that has been cut, the cutting presser is appropriate.
If the material could not be cut cleanly, refer to the following table, and adjust the setting for the cutting pressure.
Test/Trial Cut results | Tips for adjustment |
Part of the pattern is not cut. | Pressure too light: Touch in the settings screen once to increase the pressure. |
The entire pattern is not cut. | Pressure too light: Touch in the settings screen once to increase the pressure. |
There are deep cuts completely through the mat. | Pressure too strong: Touch in the settings screen once to decrease the pressure. |
Be careful not to increase the pressure too much. Otherwise, the blade may break. If the pressure is too strong, the material may not be cut cleanly. In addition, the mat will deteriorate more quickly.