Cutter Adjustment - MUTOH Rockhopper II series Maintenance Manual

7.14. CUTTER ADJUSTMENT

This section explains the procedure for adjusting the cutter.
When replacing the sub-platen, replacing the solenoid assembly, or removing/installing media guide F, use
this procedure to adjust the cutter.
Step 1 :
Confirm if the media has been cut correctly.
Notes :
Step 2 :
If media guide F has been installed at an angle, adjust it.
Notes :
Step 3 :
Loosen the screw fixing the cutter holder.
1 = Cutter holder
Step 4 :
Slide the cutter holder forward and backward as shown in the following figure so that the
dimension between the cutter blade and the cutter groove of the sub-platen is 0.2 to 0.7 mm.
1 = Cutter holder
Step 5 :
Tighten the screw fixing the cutter holder.
Step 6 :
Insert paper into unit. Manually place an indentation into paper.
Step 7 :
Confirm that the distance between paper indentation and cutter groove is between 0.2 and
0.7mm.
Refer to "Cutter Endurance menu".
Refer to "Removing media guide F".
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2 = Screws (M3x6) fixing the cutter holder
2 = Cutter groove of the sub-platen
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