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4-2 Plotting on Paper Media
The CM-24/12 is also capable of plotting on paper media using plotter pens made by this company. Before cutting, plotting using pen
and paper can ensure that your design is correct without wasting materials.
* Since the design of the CM-24/12 differs inherently from that of dedicated plotters, it does not accommodate functions
such as high-speed plotting, automatic pen changes, pen dry protection, or the like.
Acceptable pens and paper media
Acceptable paper
CM-24
High-quality paper
CM-12
High-quality paper
- If you are using the CM-24, then start with step 1.
- If you are using the CM-12, then start with step 4.
1
Turn off the power.
2
Set DIP switch SW-9 to ON (piece).
ON
3
Turn on the power.
Stopping Plotting on Paper Media
Press the PEN MODE key. The PEN MODE LED is extinguished and the unit returns to the cutting mode.
Remove the pen from the cutting carriage, and cap securely to prevent the pen tip from drying out.
Pen Replacement
Pens will eventually wear out. Should the tip become rough and produce scratchy lines, try gradually increasing the pen force (refer to
"3-7 Cutting Test to Check Blade Force" ). If smudging occurs even when pen force is increased, or if the pen tip becomes frayed,
replace with a new pen.
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Acceptable paper widths
50 mm (1-15/16") — 711 mm (28")
50 mm (1-15/16") — 406 mm (16")
Acceptable pens
Water-based fiber-tipped pens
Thick water-based fiber-tipped pens
Water-based fiber-tipped pens
Thick water-based fiber-tipped pens
4
Refer to "3-3 Installing a Blade" and install a pen in
the same way as you would install a blade.
5
Refer to "3-4 Loading the Material" and load a
material in the same way as you would load cutting
material. You can load a material with a width
(horizontal dimension) of 50 (1-15/16") to 711 (28")
mm on the CM-24, or a material with a width (hori-
zontal dimension) of 50 (1-15/16") to 406 (16") mm
on the CM-12.
6
Press the PEN MODE key.
The PEN MODE LED lights up
7
Plotting begins when plotting instructions are sent
from the computer.
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