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KLIC-N-KUT MAXX User Manual (106 pages)

Brand: KLIC-N-KUT | Category: Cutter | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
2
Introduction to the Klic-N-Kut
5
Items to Note (Please Read!)
5
Contents of Box
5
Parts Diagram
6
Keypad Panel
7
Blades and Accessories
9
Testing Pen Holder
9
Blades Included with Klic-N-Kut Purchase
9
Blade Installation
9
Setting the Blade Length
10
Other Blades and Accessories
10
Mat (Carrier Sheet)
11
Attaching the KNK Bolt-On Tables
11
Installation and Setup
13
Installation of the Knk and Software
13
Port Setup: (Communication between Your Computer and the Cutter)
14
Important Defaults to Check
14
Quick Draw Testing (to Verify Communication)
16
Calibrating the Klic-N-Kut
17
Knk Studio Basics
19
Main Knk Studio Screen
19
Tools Toolbar (Where the Good Stuff Resides!)
20
Managing Files
20
Opening a New Document (Sign Blank Setup)
20
Opening an Existing KNK File
21
Saving and Exporting
22
Manipulating Images
22
Zooming
22
Selecting
22
Deleting
23
Moving
23
Copying
23
Resizing and Stretching
24
Rotating
24
Mirroring and Flipping
24
Slanting
24
Locking
25
Re-Coloring
25
Arranging
25
Grouping
26
Undo Navigator
26
Filling a Page with the same Image
26
Method A: Array
26
Method B: Repeats
26
Cutting
27
Cutting Defaults
27
Settings for Your Materials and Images
29
Blade
29
Speed
29
Pressure
29
Cutting Procedure
30
Important Checklist before You Cut
30
Setting the Origin *** very IMPORTANT
30
Test Cut
30
Pausing and Aborting a Cut
31
Selecting the Image(S) to Cut
31
Cutting Procedure
31
Cutting by Color
33
Method A: Sort and Cut All Colors
33
Method B: Filter by Color
33
Method C: Filtering Colors in the Sign Blank
33
Using the Pounce Feature to Cut Dashed Lines
33
Cut and Pounce in One Step
33
Pounce First and then Cut
34
Controlling the Order, Start, and Direction of Cuts
35
Sequence
35
Sort
35
Object Start Point and Path Direction
35
Print and Cut
35
Calibrating the Laser Light (MAXX Models Only)
35
Calibrating the Alignment Pin (Groove E Model Only)
37
Performing a Print and Cut
38
Alternative Reverse Cut and Print Method
42
Contour Cutting
42
Working with Text
43
Installing/Uninstalling Fonts
43
Text Basics
43
Copying Text Style from One Title to Another
44
Connected Letter Title with a Mat
44
Outline and Inline
45
Fitting Text to Curves
46
Fitting Text to Paths
47
Other Text Transformations
47
Incorporating Dingbat Images in a Title
48
Welding Text to Frames
48
Badges
49
Stenciling Letters
51
The Font Detective
52
Tracing
53
Auto-Tracing Using the Prepare to Vectorize Wizard
53
Center Line Tracing
58
Manual Tracing
59
Importing the Image to Trace
59
Straight Line Tracing
59
Curved Line Tracing
61
Combined Straight Line and Curved Tracing
62
Editing
63
Breaking Paths / Making Paths
63
Basic Node Editing
63
Reducing Nodes
64
Using Segment Edit to Smooth Curved Sections
65
Delete Tools in Polyarc Editing
66
Using the Ginsu Knife Tools
67
Additional Editing Tools
68
Connect Path
68
Close Graphics
68
Converting a Closed Path to a Perfect Circle
68
Making Paths or Grouping
69
Example of Editing a Vectorized Image
69
Designing
71
Adding Guidelines to the Sign Blank
71
Drawing and Modifying Basic Shapes
71
Modifying a Rectangle
72
Modifying a Polygon
72
Modifying a Star
72
Modifying a Fan
72
Modifying a Monument
72
The Three Welding Tools
73
Basic Weld
73
AND Weld
73
XOR Weld
73
Stencil Tool
73
Clipping
74
Arc Edit
74
Transform Functions
75
Round Corner
75
Fillet Round Corner
75
Metamorphosis
76
Fit Object to Path
76
Shadow
76
Render to Bitmap
76
Polyarc Editing
76
Decorative Border
77
Array
77
Another Kind of Stenciling
78
Creating Lattice Designs
78
Freehand Drawing
79
Enhancing Your Design Files
79
Special Topics
81
Cutting Chipboard
81
Cutting Vinyl
81
Weed
83
Power Weed
83
Cutting Fabric and Felt
83
Using Banner Fill for Embossing, Engraving, or Drawing in Color
83
Using the Engraving/Embossing Drop-In Tool
85
Using the Punch Tool
85
Using Instant Replay and the Storage bin
86
Block Nesting
86
File Conversions
87
Converting from .GSD to .KNK
87
Converting from .KNK to .GSD
88
Converting from Inkscape .SVG to .KNK and Vice-Versa
89
Converting from .KNK to .WPC and Vice-Versa
89
Converting from .AI to .KNK and Vice Versa
89
Converting from .PDF to .KNK and Vice Versa
89
Converting to a Raster Image
91
Features for Professionals
91
Templates
91
Job Tracking
91
Estimating Cut Distance
92
Job/Cost Notes
92
Insert New Object
92
Notepad, Calculator, Time Sign
92
Page Control
92
Appendix A Key Board Shortcuts
93
Appendix B Terminology
96
Appendix C Troubleshooting
100
Appendix D Settings for Auto-Tracing
104
Index
105

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