P-600 service manual

Chapter 3 - Setup & Operation

Set Origin

You have to set an origin point before sending a cut file to the 300. When the Set Origin key is pressed the plotter logic will use the current X-Axis position of the tray, and

Y-Axis position of the Blade carriage as the starting point of the next plot. When the

Set Origin key is pressed the LED will turn green and the 300 will accept a plot file.

Cutting Speed

You can set the speed of cutting by adjusting the knob on the keypad. If the knob is put in the “Minimum” position (6:00), this puts the cutter in “Crawl Mode” which allows the blade to move very slowly for precise positioning. Different materials require different speeds for cutting accuracy, and correct depth. For more information, see

Chapter 4: Cutting quality problems.

Blade Force

You can set the Blade force by using the knob on the keypad. The minimum value (10

Grams) and maximum value (175 Grams) of the available force can be set from the 300

Control Center if you are plotting with a pen. If you are using a blade, then the force is set at 700 grams, and is not adjustable from the control center software. Material type and thickness determines the correct force setting range on the keypad force knob.

Start/Stop

The Start/Stop key controls serial or parallel communication between the plotter and the computer. When the communication line is open the LED will be green (Start mode). The LED turns red when communication is stopped (Stop mode). Plot files, and Control Center settings can only be sent to the cutter when communication line is open (green LED).

Power LED

The light emitting diode (LED) immediately above the Start/Stop switch indicates the state of communication and provides error codes. LED error codes can be found in

Chapter 4 in the LED Codes section. The LED is red after power is turned on and the carriage resets. A red LED also indicates that the communication line is interrupted between the cutter and the computer. When communication is open between the cutter and the computer the LED will be green.

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