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== Instructions == | |||
Please read [[Media:VinylCutter_User_Manual_-_Jinka_721.pdf|Jinka 721 user manual]] on how to setup the cutter for the first time. | |||
=== Cutting using Inkscape === | |||
(Tested on Windows 8.1 using Inkscape 0.91. If you got it working on Mac OS or GNU/Linux please update this page.) | |||
==== Settings ==== | |||
In Inkscape go to "''Extensions -> Export -> Plot...''". Update your settings to match the following. Settings that are different from default are printed in bold. | |||
Connection Settings | |||
* Serial port: COM1 (Might be different. On Linux something like: '/dev/ttyUSB0') | |||
* Serial boud rate: 9600 | |||
* Flow control: '''Hardware (RTS/CTS)''' | |||
* Command language: HPGL | |||
Plotter Settings | |||
* Resolution X (dpi): '''1002,0''' | |||
* Resolution Y (dpi): '''1002,0''' | |||
* Pen number: 1 | |||
* Pen force (g): 0 | |||
* Pen speed (cm/s or mm/s): 0 | |||
* Rotation (°, clockwise): 0 | |||
* (Unchecked) Mirror X axis | |||
* (Unchecked) Mirror Y axis | |||
* (Unchecked) Center zero point | |||
Plot Features | |||
* Overcut (mm): 1,00 | |||
* Tool offset (mm): 0,25 | |||
* Use precut: Checked | |||
* Curve flatness: 1,2 | |||
* Auto align: Checked | |||
=== Cutting === | |||
Make your objects to path: | |||
#. Edit -> Select All (Ctrl+A) | |||
#. Path -> Object to Path (Shift+Ctrl+C) | |||
Start cutting: Extensions -> Export -> Plot... -> Apply | |||
== Software == | == Software == | ||
