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=== Certified Users ===
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== Status ==
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2023-11-29: At some point in time the [[Mimaki_CJV30-160]] replaced this vinyl cutter. The vinyl cutter no longer exists.
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2022-11-06:  User permission error keeping printer from working.
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2018-11-03:  Perfect working condition. Cut 60 square feet today.
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== Authorization ==
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[[Viral Authorizations|Viral]]. Any authorized user can train and authorize another. Record authorizations on this wiki page, below. At the moment there are no regularly scheduled authorization sessions. Contact/ask an authorized user or the area host.
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== Tips on how to use (After Authorized) ==
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Quick Start Guide:
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[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cwop09kOEgQb17iReb2KdIIuPSZlFPF-/view?usp=sharing]
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The full manual can be found here:
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[https://www.manualslib.com/download/1058726/Gcc-Technologies-Jaguar-Ii-Series.html]
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See a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjMWrVCrecA&t=520s Useful Video].
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== Loading Media ==
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* Raise the lever on the upper back right of the machine
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* Slide in the media (up to 24" or 600mm). It helps to have a rectangular piece so the machine can recognize the size. Center it over some of the grooved rollers so they are as close to the edges as possible.
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* Slide the pinch rollers from behind over the grooved roller you chose.
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* Lower roller with the lever.
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* Read the display and push the arrow button for the type of media you are loading. For a single sheet (not a roll), for example you would press the right arrow (see screen shot below)
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Note: It determines the width of the media by the placement of the two outer rollers:[[File:Vinyl Cutter Roller Media Width Sensor.jpeg|thumb|right|100px|Width Sensor]]
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== Importing ==
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The Software used is CoCut Standard 2015. We no longer use the software that came with the cutter.
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The software does import svg or ai files. One thing to be careful with svg is to set your document settings to 96 DPI. This way exporting from your editing software then importing to CoCut Pro will maintain actual physical size.
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Notes:
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* Make sure to check any files you download from the internet for hidden artifacts
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* Make sure all your borders/strokes are set to 0px or you will get 3 cuts for the border (inner stroke, outer stroke and object edge)
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== Cutting ==
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When your graphic is ready to cut, click the File -> Output menu. This will bring up the "Output to device" window.
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Things you need to set on this window:
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* Make sure "Settings via comm" is turned on via machine settings.TODO: Need to lookup the actual setting name.
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* Pressure: Good starting point is 30g or 1oz. Standard glossy vinyl cuts well at 60g.
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* Speed: Good starting point is 10cm/s or 4in/s
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* Material Width: Click "Read Material" button. See [[Loading Media]]
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* Material Length: Click "Read Material" button. See [[Loading Media]]
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* Overcut: Good starting point is 0.25mm or 0.01in
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Do Preview your cut because depending on your setting the cut layout is not necessary exactly what you laid out in the svg file. Note also that in the preview you can rearrange the layout, including duplicating, rotating, or removing cuts.
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If you're having trouble accepting your media, sunlight from the window may be affecting the sensors. Roll the vinyl cutter away from the direct sunlight.
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Note:
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The output settings for speed and pressure can be set on the machine itself.
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* Turn off "Settings via comm" TODO: Need to lookup the actual setting name.
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* Take the cutter offline (hit on/off line button)
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* Hit the speed or pressure button
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* Use arrow keys to change value
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* Hit enter
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* Put the cutter online by hitting the on/off line button a second time
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=== Blades ===
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There are 3 types of blade for the cutter:
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* Black Cap - Fine detail cutting - http://www.signtechnologies.net/catalogue/341/8/cutters-and-plotters/P-gcc-jaguar-ii-cutting-plotter
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* Green Cap - Sandblasted/reflective materials - http://www.signtechnologies.net/catalogue/84/8/cutters-and-plotters/blades/P-gcc-blade-green-cap-for-sandblastreflective-material
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* Red Cap - Standard Vinyl - http://www.signtechnologies.net/catalogue/83/8/cutters-and-plotters/blades/P-gcc-blade-red-cap-for-standard-vinyl
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These blades will be arriving shortly.
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== Purchasing Materials ==
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New Materials can be purchased locally through [http://www.raycosignsupply.com/vinyl-material Rayco] near Peterson and Pulaski, the plotter size is 24 inches. Generally you are on your own for materials; if you use the materials that are near the cutter, it is fair game, and it would be cool if you put some money in the nearby gray donation box or ask the area host how to contribute. Area hosts use donations to buy more materials and parts for machines. Suggested donation $1/square foot?
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* Economy/Intermediary stock is for the majority of projects and has an expected life of 3 years
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* High performance stock is intended for cars and boats and has an expected life of 7 years.
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* Transfer tape: http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-APPLICATION-TRANSFER-Paper-TAPE-300-ft-roll-for-Vinyl-Cutter-PLOTTER-FRESH-/351496781486?hash=item51d6d73eae
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== Recommended Authorizers ==
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* Kevin Bradley
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* Elizabeth Koprucki
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== Authorized Users ==
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|[[User:speedebikes|Todd Allen]]
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|[[user:slingerland|Michael Slingerland]]
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|[[User:bobsabayesian|Bob Loos]]
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|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
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== Tips on how to use (After Certified) ==
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|[[User:Leo|Leo]]
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|Mohamed Dardiri
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|Amir Badri
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|Leo Rodman
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[http://c233963.r63.cf1.rackcdn.com/JaguarII_UserGuide.pdf User Guide PDF]
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|Jackson Ammenheuser
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|Leo Rodman
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Loading the Media.
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|[[skynaya|Sky Nova]]
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|Leo Rodman
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* Raise the lever on the upper back right of the machine
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* Slide in the media. It helps to have a rectangular piece so the machine can recognize the size. Center it over some of the grooved rollers so they are as close to the edges as possible.
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|[[Mari Belmares]]
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* Slide the pinch rollers from behind over the grooved roller you chose.
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|Andrew Camardella
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* Lower roller with the lever.
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* Read the display and push the arrow button for the type of media you are loading. For a single sheet (not a roll), for example you would press the right arrow (see screen shot below)
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[[File:Vinyl_01.png]]
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|[[user:headlight|James Villalpando]]
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|Andrew Camardella
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'''Importing Files into VE LXI (Vinyl Express).'''
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|[[user:headlight|Jeremy Shaw]]
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|Leo Rodman
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The hands down best way to get your artwork into the software is to cut and paste from InkScape. Inkscape is open source, on that computer and can handle a ton of import formats. Seriously...try to use this method!
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|Ashley Borg
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|Justin Conroy
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The software can import a lot of formats, but it is very old, so it needs old versions of the file formats. The software has a Copyright date of 1991-2001. You can use DXF files, but I found the the version had to be a pre 2000 version. I used DXF Rev 12 ASCII format for example. Some formats have not changed in years like HPGL and are good to use.
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|Molly Adamski
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|Jeremy Shaw
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* AutoCAD DXF R12 ASCII
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* HPGL
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|Mariano Muñoz
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|Ashley Borg
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'''Cutting'''
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|Nathan Upchurch
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|Andrew Camardella
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When your graphic is ready to cut, click the File...Cut/Plot menus. This should bring up a couple of new windows. One is the Production Manager. This may show some older, incomplete jobs from failed attempts. Delete those old jobs.
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|Deanna Williams
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The other window shows your setup. Note the orientation of your job. You may want to rotate it to fit the orientation of your vinyl in the plotter. Use the turned stick man button at the bottom to do this.
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|Brad Jimenez
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Make sure you set the size of your vinyl.
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== Purchasing Materials ==
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New Materials can be purchased locally through [http://www.raycosignsupply.com/vinyl-material Rayco] near Peterson and Pulaski, the plotter size is 24 inches.
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* Economy/Intermediary stock is for the majority of projects and has an expected life of 3 years
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* High performance stock is intended for cars and boats and has an expected life of 7 years.
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