Main Control Panel
The Main Control Panel is located on the
front right side as you look at the unit. This panel controls several different
options on the unit. These different options are listed at the right. The Auxiliary Power Switch
The Auxiliary Power Switch is located on the Main Control
Panel. This power switch can only be used if the Main Power
Switch is in the On position. The Main Power Switch is
located on the left side panel. To power the unit On, hold the
Auxiliary Power Switch until the unit activates. To power the
unit Off, hold the Auxiliary Power Switch until the light
flashes.
The Sheet Type Indicator Key
The Sheet Type Indicator Key is located on the Main Control
Panel. This selects either a roll or piece of material as the
loaded medium. This key can only be used before material
setup, with the Sheet Load Lever in the unlocked position.
The corresponding LED flashes when the material type is
selected, then remains lit continuously when setup is
complete.
The Cartridge Holder Indicator The Cartridge Holder Indicator is located on the Main Control Panel. The panel lights up
when a ribbon cartridge is installed. The lights will flash if the cartridge is installed
incorrectly or if the ink ribbon is empty.
The Busy Indicator
The Busy Indicator light is located on the Main Control Panel
under the Cartridge Holder Indicator. The Busy Light will flash
while the Printer/Cutter is receiving or deleting data.
The Color Indicator Light
The Color Indicator Light is located on the Main Control Panel
under the Cartridge Holder Indicator. This lights up when
cartridges for all colors (C M Y K) have been installed and full color printing is possible. It flashes when a ribbon cartridge
required for printing is not installed or is empty.
The Base Point / Clear Button The Base Point / Clear Button is located on the Main Control
Panel. This button sets the current position of the blade to
the base point for printing and/or cutting. This button can
only be used after material has been loaded. The ribbon
compartment door must be in the open position to set the
Base Point. Press the Base Point Button to set the starting point for the design.
Holding down the button until the Clear Indicator starts to
flash will delete the data being received.
The Cut Test Key The Cut Test Key is located on the Main Control Panel. This
performs a cutting test to verify that the blade force is
correct. This key can only be used after material setup has
been performed. Press the Cut Test button hand the cutter will cut a circle and square. Make sure that you can weed them cleanly before sending your design to the cutter.
The Cursor Keys
The Cursor Keys are located at the bottom of
the Main Control Panel. These keys control the
movement of the Print Head and the Material.
The Left and Right Keys move the Print Head to
the left and right. The Up and Down Keys move
the Material in and out of the unit.