Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED

PARTS AND FUNCTIONS

Unit Descriptions - Front

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Unit Descriptions - Rear

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aOperation Panel

Allows you to control the unit and specify settings with the LCD panel and operating buttons. The angle of the operation panel can be adjusted to one of three levels. For details, see “Adjusting the Angle of the Operation Panel” on page 10.

bCarriage

Moves the installed holder for cutting or drawing.

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1Holder

Installs in the carriage to cut or draw on craft paper or fabric. Use the holder designed specifically for cutting or drawing.

2Holder Guide

The guide secures the holder.

3Holder Lock Lever

Releases the holder when the lever is raised. Locks the holder when the lever is lowered.

cHandles

Grasped when moving the machine.

dFeed Slot

Feeds in or out a cutting/scanning mat. The mat is fed by the feed rollers on both sides.

eFront Tray Cover

Protects the feed rollers, carriage and holder. Open the cover while the machine is operating.

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aUSB Port

Allows a USB flash drive to be connected for saving and recalling data.

bSlot

Allows a mat to be fed back and forth during an operation. Do not place any objects near the slot that would prevent the mat from being fed out.

cDC Power Jack

dAC Adapter

eAC Power Cord

Unit Descriptions - Operation Panel

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aPower Button

Turns the machine on/off.

bHome Button

Displays the home screen (starting screen for operating this machine).

cSettings Button

Displays the settings screen for specifying various settings. For details, see “Settings Screen” on page 23.

dLCD Panel

Displays operation screens, preview images of patterns and error messages.

eFeed Button

Feeds the loaded mat in to or out from the feed slot. Be sure to press this button to feed the mat when loading or unloading it.

fStart/Stop Button

Starts or stops cutting, drawing or scanning. When the button function is available, it lights up in green.

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