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== Specifications ==
* Maximum paper feed: 34.3"
* Maximum cutting width: 30.7"
* Cutting precision: 0.0004" (2500 dpi?)
* Adjustable cutting pressure: 10-500g
* Adjustable cutting speed: 10-800 mm/s
* Compatible with Roland Blades
* USB & Serial Ports
== Cutting with Inkscape ==
# Create design in [https://inkscape.org/ Inkscape]
#* Set page width to material width or 30.7" to match available cutting area
#* Note: ensure all objects are paths, including fonts ("Path" > "Object to Path" or "Stroke to Path")
#* This can be done at home, disconnected from the vinyl cutter
# Plug in the vinyl cutter
# Load material and appropriate blade
# Set origin, speed, and cutting force
# Attach to computer via USB and determine USB COM Port
#* Windows: Open device manager, look for entry "CH340" and remember COM port number
#* Mac: TBD
#* Linux: TBD
# Send design to cutter from Inkscape
#* Select "Extensions" > "Export" > "Plot"
#* On the "Connection Settings" tab, enter the COM port number from above. Default values for the other settings should be appropriate.
#* TODO: Investigate the effects of settings on "Plotter Settings" and "Plot Features" tabs
#* Hit "Apply" to begin cutting
# Monitor vinyl cutter until cut is complete. Hit the "Offline/Pause" button to pause cutting.
# Hit "Reset" to rehome the machine and reset the origin before cutting again
#* TODO: Figure out how to update origin after cutting without resetting machine
* Maximum paper feed: 34.3"
* Maximum cutting width: 30.7"
* Cutting precision: 0.0004" (2500 dpi?)
* Adjustable cutting pressure: 10-500g
* Adjustable cutting speed: 10-800 mm/s
* Compatible with Roland Blades
* USB & Serial Ports
== Cutting with Inkscape ==
# Create design in [https://inkscape.org/ Inkscape]
#* Set page width to material width or 30.7" to match available cutting area
#* Note: ensure all objects are paths, including fonts ("Path" > "Object to Path" or "Stroke to Path")
#* This can be done at home, disconnected from the vinyl cutter
# Plug in the vinyl cutter
# Load material and appropriate blade
# Set origin, speed, and cutting force
# Attach to computer via USB and determine USB COM Port
#* Windows: Open device manager, look for entry "CH340" and remember COM port number
#* Mac: TBD
#* Linux: TBD
# Send design to cutter from Inkscape
#* Select "Extensions" > "Export" > "Plot"
#* On the "Connection Settings" tab, enter the COM port number from above. Default values for the other settings should be appropriate.
#* TODO: Investigate the effects of settings on "Plotter Settings" and "Plot Features" tabs
#* Hit "Apply" to begin cutting
# Monitor vinyl cutter until cut is complete. Hit the "Offline/Pause" button to pause cutting.
# Hit "Reset" to rehome the machine and reset the origin before cutting again
#* TODO: Figure out how to update origin after cutting without resetting machine
