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6.3 The Cutting Results Are Unsatisfactory
Abnormal noise is gener-
ated by the cutter during
cutting.
The cutter plunger tip is in contact with
the medium.
Adjust the cutter-blade extension (see
“2.5 Adjusting and Mounting the Cutter
Pen”). Reduce the cutting force (see “3.3
Setting the Cutter-Pen Conditions”).
The “NO MEDIA” error
message is displayed dur-
ing a cutting/plotting oper-
ation and operation is
halted.
“Paper End” was detected erroneously. Press the “ENTER” key to continue
cutting/plotting and to disable any sub-
sequent “Paper End” detection.
To enable subsequent “Paper End”
detection, lower the media set lever
and perform a feed operation.
Symptom Cause Solution
The cut corners are too
rounded or too pointed.
The cutter offset does not match
the blade type used.
Adjust the cutter offset value (see “3.3
Setting the Cutter-Pen Conditions”).
Corners are rounded: Increase the value.
Corners are pointed: Reduce the value.
The medium curls up at the
corners.
The blade offset angle is too
small.
Increase the offset angle (see “4.24 Set-
ting the OFFSET ANGLE”).
The blade is extended too far. Adjust the blade extension length (see
“2.5 Adjusting and Mounting the Cutter
Pen”).
The cutter offset does not match
the blade type used.
Adjust the offset (see “3.3 Setting the Cut-
ter-Pen Conditions”).
The cutting speed is too high. Reduce the cutting speed (see “3.3 Set-
ting the Cutter-Pen Conditions”).
The blade is dull. Replace the cutter blade (see “2.5 Adjust-
ing and Mounting the Cutter Pen”).
Only the initial section cut is
satisfactory.
The cutter blade is not rotating
smoothly in the holder.
Clean inside the holder.
The offset force is insufficient. Increase the offset force (see “4.23 Set-
ting the OFFSET FORCE”).
The CB09UA spring is missing. Replace the blade with a spring
attached.
The cutter blade does not
completely cut lines that
should be solid (blade skips).
Solid lines are not cut at a con-
stant depth (mild skipping).
The blade is extended too far. Adjust the blade extension length (see
“2.5 Adjusting and Mounting the Cutter
Pen”).
The cutting speed is too high. Reduce the cutting speed (see “3.3 Set-
ting the Cutter-Pen Conditions”).
Curved lines have coarse res-
olution.
The cutting data is too coarse. Correct so that the application data is
output with greater detail.
The blade offset angle is too
small.
Increase the offset angle (see “4.24 Set-
ting the OFFSET ANGLE”).
Characters or complex figures
are deformed.
The step-pass setting is too large. Reduce the step-pass setting (see “4.25
Setting the STEP PASS”).
Symptom Cause Solution
