Equipment/OldVinylCutter: Difference between revisions

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Update consumables, add note about cutting paper.
(Move Using Inkscape section to under Software)
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|consumables=Unknown <!-- Any items used up in normal operation, such as; ink, paper, saw-blades, cutting disks, oil, etc.. -->
|consumables=Vinyl, Paper <!-- Any items used up in normal operation, such as; ink, paper, saw-blades, cutting disks, oil, etc.. -->
|accessories=Unknown <!-- Any items associated with the equipment but not consumable, such as; drill bits, safety gloves, goggles, etc.. -->
|accessories=Blade holder, Pen holder <!-- Any items associated with the equipment but not consumable, such as; drill bits, safety gloves, goggles, etc.. -->
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= Instructions =
= Instructions =
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# Don't touch carriage, metal roller, cutter and all moving devices when the machine is working.
# Don't touch carriage, metal roller, cutter and all moving devices when the machine is working.
# Don't press top beam or lift up black rail.
# Don't press top beam or lift up black rail.
# Paper can be cut only when using self adhesive cutting mat.


== Loading Paper ==
== Loading Paper ==
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'''Caution: Always test cut every time you use a new type of vinyl to check the cutting force.'''
'''Caution: Always test cut every time you use a new type of vinyl to check the cutting force.'''


= Software =
= Software =
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|AC90V~AC240V
|AC90V~AC240V
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= T-Shirts =
= T-Shirts =


You can heat press designs onto t-shirts using the [[Pledge:_TShirt_Heat_Press|heat press]]
You can heat press designs onto t-shirts using the [[Pledge:_TShirt_Heat_Press|heat press]]


= Consumables =
= Consumables =
You can cut vinyl, plot on paper using a pen. Paper and cards can only be cut when using self adhesive cutting mat.


== Suppliers ==
== Suppliers ==


* [http://www.thevinylcorporation.co.uk The Vinyl Corporation]
* [http://www.thevinylcorporation.co.uk The Vinyl Corporation]


= Old Vinyl Cutter =
= Old Vinyl Cutter =