Using The (Optional) Embossing Tool; Using The (Optional) Engraving Tool - PrismCut P20 User Manual

3.6 Using the (optional) embossing/scoring tool
If you choose to purchase the optional embossing tool, you can use it to make
creases, or indents in cardstock and other thin malleable materials. Place the
card stock on a surface with some "give" (felt, foam, rubber), so that it allows the
back side of the card stock to become indented when pressed from above with
the embossing tool. Turning the card over will show elevated/embossed lines
where the tool has been used. The embossing tool can also be used to score
creases when creating gift boxes where the sides fold up into a box.
To use the embossing tool, simply replace the blade holder with the embossing
tool and set your software to use a blade offset and overcut of zero. Next adjust
the speed and force to match the needs of the material being embossed. For
card stock, a typical embossing speed setting is 200 and a typical value for force
is 500. Note that the tool has two different sized heads allowing you to choose
width of the score. Setting software to multiple passes allows a deeper mark.

3.7 Using the (optional) engraving tool

If you choose to purchase the optional engraving tool, you can use it to create
scratches, or engravings into trophy plaques, dog tags, charm bracelets, plastic
and soft metals. First, securely attach the material to be etched to the cutting
mat using tape or adhesive so that the item does not move at all. Any movement
will likely result in a failed etching.
Typical artwork uses diagonal lines within the design being etched, but other
patterns can be used as well - whatever looks best to you. Setting the cutter
software to use a lower speed and force with multiple passes allows you to etch
away a little bit at a time if you are concerned about leaving pock marks. In your
software, blade offset and overcut values should be set to zero when engraving.
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