theishkid 13 Posted January 24, 2013 I have not finished the entire manual yet so I apologize if it talks about this later on... Graphtec CE6000-60 MacBook Pro running Flexi Starter 8.5 On all of my test cuts I am getting a really weird J that is cutting into the film (but not as deep as the rest of the cuts). It's also been on a few but not all of my designed cuts. And on some of those designed cuts it is on an area that is going to be weeded away so I don't think it's necessarily anything to do with the design. Is this something anyone has seen before? Blade holder is clean, the cutter is cutting everything extremely well... But this happens every now and again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theishkid 13 Posted January 24, 2013 Well I wasn't expecting Graphtec to respond so quickly... here is their reply in case anyone else finds this. I'll have to adjust the setting when I get home tonight. "This is what we called initial blade action where the blade orientate itself, what you see if normal, you can change it so it won’t be in the cuts. When ready, press Menu >> Tools >> UP arrow >> initial blade >> Outside >> Enter >> Menu." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted January 24, 2013 Looks like a lead in and lead out in an N/C program. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theishkid 13 Posted January 24, 2013 I'm sorry Jay... can you elaborate a little more on what you mean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted January 24, 2013 When cutting with a CNC mill, you start with the spinning cutter away from the part and ramp into it in a circular motion. After it is done cutting, you ramp away in the same fashion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theishkid 13 Posted January 24, 2013 Ok I see... thanks for the explanation! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted January 24, 2013 you can't beat graphtec support Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarterMarkham 18 Posted February 8, 2013 I am getting this on my new CE5000-60. Where do you go to fix it on this model? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted February 8, 2013 have you tried this? When ready, press Menu >> Tools >> UP arrow >> initial blade >> Outside >> Enter >> Menu." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarterMarkham 18 Posted February 8, 2013 There is no Menu button....or tools.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted February 8, 2013 you do have a Pause menu, with a lot of options there.. It will tell you more in your user manual. but it looks to be in Special FUNCTIONS A Blade tip initial position setting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarterMarkham 18 Posted February 8, 2013 I do see that in the manual, however I don't know how to get to the setting. I am not seeeing it anywhere. I am looking at a menu tree as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted February 8, 2013 When you are going thru your menu, see if you have BACK GROUND SETTINGS,, or FUNCTION SETTINGS. then click it. Then there should be more options. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarterMarkham 18 Posted February 8, 2013 Found it, the INT. B is the setting, it showed "0.08" and I changed it to "Outside" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarterMarkham 18 Posted February 8, 2013 Its not in the standard menu, you have to access it by holding the down arrow while powering up the cutter. Thats why its "Special" lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted February 8, 2013 Found it.. Turn on your Cutter while holding down the down arrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted February 8, 2013 we found it the same time. LOL Mine IS in background settings on the main menu. easier!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted February 8, 2013 That is also the place to turn off your pinch rollers and measuring the width of the vinyl when the cutter starts. I keep mine turned off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarterMarkham 18 Posted February 8, 2013 Hopefully this thread will help others with both the 6000 and 5000. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motoxchic 33 Posted February 12, 2013 That is also the place to turn off your pinch rollers and measuring the width of the vinyl when the cutter starts. I keep mine turned off. THIS is what i was just came on looking for! Its killing me as I setup the CE6000, def turning that off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theishkid 13 Posted February 12, 2013 I actually like it measuring the width of the vinyl, I like the way it communicates with Flexi to tell me exactly how much I have to work with... no more guessing games. I still need to set it to cut outside of the pinch rollers though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motoxchic 33 Posted February 12, 2013 I actually like it measuring the width of the vinyl, I like the way it communicates with Flexi to tell me exactly how much I have to work with... no more guessing games. I still need to set it to cut outside of the pinch rollers though. Yes, this. I would not mind it measuring my vinyl outside the rollers, that would be ok. Still getting to those settings. Learning curves are exhausting for my busy schedule! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theishkid 13 Posted February 12, 2013 I hear you... let me know when you find out where to set the cuts outside the wheels and still be able to measure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted February 12, 2013 It is in Special A tools. You get there by turning on your machine while holding down the DOWN arrow. , toggle thru the options. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TPAKTOPA 1 Posted December 8, 2014 Just bought Graphtec CE600-60 and discover this "J" mark. Thanks for the info how to get it out of the graphic. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites