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| ## Continue this process until the graphic is completely applied and all air bubbles are removed | | ## Continue this process until the graphic is completely applied and all air bubbles are removed |
| # Peel the transfer paper from the material, in the same manner as the backing of the vinyl was peeled off | | # Peel the transfer paper from the material, in the same manner as the backing of the vinyl was peeled off |
− | <nowiki>*</nowiki>Stickers do not have to be immediately applied to a surface. The process can be stopped at step 4a of Transferring the Graphic, and applied later in a similar manner. Using the squeegee to apply is also optional but may result in a less polished final product. | + | <nowiki>*</nowiki>Stickers do not have to be immediately applied to a surface. The process can be stopped at step 4.1 of Transferring the Graphic, and applied later in a similar manner. Using the squeegee to apply is also optional but may result in a less polished final product. |
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| == Certification == | | == Certification == |
| [https://foxtale.georgefox.edu/moodle/course/view.php?id=31423 Foxtale Quiz] | | [https://foxtale.georgefox.edu/moodle/course/view.php?id=31423 Foxtale Quiz] |
| + | |
| + | == Troubleshooting == |
| + | * Not cutting all the way through material |
| + | ** Increase cut pressure |
| + | ** If pressure has to be increased by 50 to 60 gf, replace the blade |
| + | * Material is ripping/curling when cut |
| + | ** Replace blade |
| + | * Cuts not being made cleanly |
| + | ** Clean the blade holder cap |
| + | ** If problems persist, replace the blade holder |
| + | ** Blade might be dull and need to be replaced |
| + | * Blade protector is scratched and not cutting cleanly |
| + | ** Replace blade protector |
| + | |
| + | == Maintenance == |
| + | Most of the maintenance on the vinyl is incurred by use of the machine, instead of periodically. |
| + | {| class="wikitable" |
| + | !Maintenance Procedure |
| + | !Frequency |
| + | !Done By |
| + | |- |
| + | |Cleaning Machine |
| + | |When parts are visibly dirty and after periods of heavy use |
| + | |Student |
| + | |- |
| + | |Changing Blade |
| + | |When needed |
| + | |Ace |
| + | |- |
| + | |Changing/cleaning Blade Holder |
| + | |When needed |
| + | |Ace |
| + | |- |
| + | |Changing Blade Protector |
| + | |When needed |
| + | |Ace |
| + | |} |
| + | Turn machine off before performing any maintenance. |
| + | |
| + | Cleaning Machine: |
| + | <figure-inline>[[File:Vinyl cutter maintenance.jpg|423x423px]]</figure-inline> |
| + | # Grit Rollers |
| + | ## Wipe away any accumulated grime |
| + | # Display |
| + | ## Wipe clean with a dry cloth |
| + | # Pinch Rollers |
| + | ## Remove any build up material with a brush, do not use a metal brush |
| + | # General wipedown |
| + | ## Wipe down machine with a wet cloth |
| + | Changing Blade: |