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 Here are some common issues and resolutions that may help. Here are some common issues and resolutions that may help.
  
 +===== Common Issues =====
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 |+ Vinyl Cutter issues and resolutions. |+ Vinyl Cutter issues and resolutions.
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 Make sure that the blade can turn freely (by attempting to turn it with your Make sure that the blade can turn freely (by attempting to turn it with your
 fingers while the release button of the Blade Carriage is pressed). fingers while the release button of the Blade Carriage is pressed).
-Adjust the blade depth of the Blade Carriage (page 17) and Force setting on the +Adjust the blade depth of the Blade Carriage (See Blade Setup below) and Force setting on the 
-cutter (page 8) until you are getting solid, uniform cuts. Start with a blade depth+cutter ([[https://www.uscutter.com/static/PDFs/SC_Manual_06_27_2016.pdf|manual]], page 8) until you are getting solid, uniform cuts. Start with a blade depth
 of around 1/64th of an inch and a pressure setting of 100g and try an increased of around 1/64th of an inch and a pressure setting of 100g and try an increased
 pressure setting before attempting to increase the blade depth. pressure setting before attempting to increase the blade depth.
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-Issue+Slashes are made across the 
 +vinyl from the blade movement 
 +during cutting.
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-resolution+If the blade is protruding too far from the Blade Carriage then it can score and 
 +cut material during normal operations. If this is occurring, the blade needs to be 
 +adjusted so that it is protruding a minimal distance from the carriage.
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-Issue+Vinyl not feeding straight and 
 +the rightmost Pinch Roller will 
 +not move.
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-resolution+Sometimes, during shipping or movement of the machine, the right pinch roller 
 +will become stuck on a screw located on the back of the machine. If this occurs 
 +and is affecting your cutting, press forcefully against the pinch roller until it 
 +becomes dislodged from its position. If needed, remove the screw to reposition 
 +the pinch roller in the desired position. 
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 +| 
 +Cuts are warped and 
 +inconsistent. 
 +| 
 +Sometimes, during shipping or movement of the machine, the Carriage Arm 
 +can be dislodged from its track. Make sure that the 2 white wheels behind the 
 +carriage arm are both resting securely on top of (not in front) of the track. If the 
 +wheels are not on the track, gently lift the carriage arm and press back until both 
 +wheels are resting on the track. 
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 Sorry.  If you come up with a resolution, please update the wiki with the resolution. Sorry.  If you come up with a resolution, please update the wiki with the resolution.
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 +=====Setup=====
 +
 +====Blade====
 +{{:vinylcutter_blade_setup.png|(See here)}}
 +====Setting Origin====
 +To set the Origin of where the SC cutter will begin
 +cutting from press the “Enter” button on “Local” while on
 +the Home Screen using the “Select” button to highlight
 +it if needed. This will enter the cutter into “Jog Mode”
 +where the left and right arrows of the control pad adjust
 +the position of the carriage and the up and down arrows
 +advance and recreate the media via the feed rollers. Once
 +you have your media and carriage in position press the
 +“Select” button, while in the Local Screen, to move the
 +cursor to “Current” then press “Enter” and the origin is
 +set in the correct spot.