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== Documentation ==

== Documentation ==

The User's Manual covers many basic things about the GR-640. It has instruction on cutting, maintenance, and calibration. Select the Basic Edition for easy access to these topics.  

The User's Manual covers many basic things about the GR-640. It has instruction on cutting, maintenance, and calibration. Select the Basic Edition for easy access to these topics.

* [https://files.rolanddga.com/files/gr_use_en/gr_index_en.html User's Manual (HTML)]

 

* [http://support.rolanddga.com/Docs/Documents/departments/Technical%20Services/Downloads/CAMM-1%20GR%20Series%20User's%20Manual.pdf User's Manual (PDF)]

[[Media:GR-640 540 420 User Manual english.pdf|Vinyl Cutter User Manual]]

* [http://support.rolanddga.com/Docs/Documents/departments/Technical%20Services/Manuals%20and%20Guides/GX-640_USE_EN_R1.pdf Secondary Manual]

==== Terminology ====

==== Terminology ====

* Adobe illustrator 2017 (Ai): used to prep the graphic for cutting.

* Adobe illustrator 2017 (Ai): used to prep the graphic for cutting.

* Roland Cut Studio DD(RCS): used to finalize the format of the graphic and send it to the vinyl cutter for cutting.

* Roland Cut Studio DD(RCS): used to finalize the format of the graphic and send it to the vinyl cutter for cutting.

== Training ==

== Training ==

==== Overview ====

==== Operation ====

Sticker making is the most frequent use of the vinyl cutter. Uploaded graphics can be in any format, but .pdf is preferred. This is due to the vector format of .pdf files, and lets them be uploaded directly to Roland Cut Studio. Other formats need to be converted to vector form in Adobe illustrator 2017. The vinyl cutter needs to be loaded and setup before a graphic can be sent to it and cut out. Once cutting has been completed, it also needs to be reset and turned off.  

Sticker making is the most frequent use of the vinyl cutter but it can be used for other applications as well depending on the type of material being cut. For cutting materials, vinyl rolls can be be found in the cabinet below the computer and loaded onto the material rack at the back of the machine. However, for most projects a small piece will be sufficient and it is recommended that you use the scrap pieces in the bin to the right of the computer as a result. As for other materials, heat transfer vinyl can be used (found in the cabinet to the right of the vinyl printer); further it is possible to cut other vinyl based materials if you find they are compatible with the machine and have them cleared by Justin. Uploaded graphics can be in any format, but .pdf is preferred. This is due to the vector format of .pdf files, and lets them be uploaded directly to Roland Cut Studio. Other formats need to be converted to vector form in Adobe illustrator 2017. The vinyl cutter needs to be loaded and setup before a graphic can be sent to it and cut out. Once cutting has been completed, it also needs to be reset and turned off.  

==== Demonstration ====

==== Demonstration ====

Loading Material:

Loading Material:

# Turn on power.

# Turn on power.

# Feed material through back of machine, vacuum should engage.

# Feed material through back of machine; the vacuum should engage.

# Align material with the rollers so it is covered at both corners and within the center if needed.

# Align material with the rollers so it is covered at both corners and within the center if needed.

## Rollers can only be placed within the shiny silver strips located along the front of the cutter, above the header.

## Rollers can only be placed within the shiny silver strips located along the front of the cutter, above the header.

# If possible, leave an inch or two of excess material hanging down below the cutting head.

# If possible, leave an inch or two of excess material hanging down below the cutting head.

# Use the arrow pad to select the type of media: roll, piece, etc.

# Use the arrow pad to select the type of media: roll, piece, etc.

# Press [ENTER].

# Press [ENTER] to secure the material.

# Move the cutting head to the left of the stock via the directional keys, then hold [ORIGIN] to set the starting point of the cut.

# Move the cutting head to the left of the stock via the directional keys, then hold [ORIGIN] to set the starting point of the cut.

Prepping/Cutting a Graphic:

Prepping a Graphic:

 

In Adobe Illustrator:

# Use Adobe illustrator '''2017''' (Ai).

# Use Adobe illustrator '''2017''' (Ai).

# Best practice is to start with a new work-space, then size the dimensions to the piece of material you are using.

# Best practice is to start with a new work-space, then size the dimensions to the piece of material you are using.

#### Usually the goal of this step is to remove any large borders around the graphic.

#### Usually the goal of this step is to remove any large borders around the graphic.

### Image size can be edited using the size sliders located on the tool bar near the top of the screen, closer to the right.

### Image size can be edited using the size sliders located on the tool bar near the top of the screen, closer to the right.

# Setting up the graphic in Roland Cut Studio/Cutting the graphic:

## Under the Roland Cut Studio tab, hit the [Output to Cut Studio] button, this should load the graphic in Roland Cut Studio.

# If your file is already in a vector format go to [File] > [Open] to bring the graphic into Inkscape. If it is not a vector file go to [File] > [Import] and Inkscape will bring in the file.

## Click [File] > [Cut Setting] > [Change] > [Get From Machine] to size the workspace properly.

# Set the page size to your desired dimensions under the [File] > [Document Properties] menu. This will ensure that your graphic will not be larger than your piece of material.

## Click [Object] > [Group] > [Group] to merge the cut lines into one group.

# Convert your graphic to a vector if needed. Do this by clicking [Path] > [Trace Bitmap] and then pressing [Okay]. There are several different options in the bitmap menu that you can experiment with to find the best results. Generally, the color option works the best. Finish the process by right clicking and selecting the [ungroup] option so that each piece of the graphic can be edited.

## Click [Object] > [Weeding] > [Add Border], then add a .25 in. border (this value can be changed if needed), this is done to add a tighter outer boundary to the shape than was maybe in place earlier, and to save material.

## Use the Size and Shape window on the right of the screen to rotate or rescale the graphic as needed.

# Send your graphic to Roland Cut Studio by going to [Extensions] > [Roland Cut Studio].

## The origin of the cut, as set earlier, should be in the bottom left corner of the work-space.

Cutting the graphic:

## Once you’re ready, click [Cutting] > [OK].

# Under the Roland Cut Studio tab, hit the [Output to Cut Studio] button, this should load the graphic in Roland Cut Studio.

# Click [File] > [Cut Setting] > [Change] > [Get From Machine] to size the workspace properly.

# Click [Object] > [Group] > [Group] to merge the cut lines into one group.

# Click [Object] > [Weeding] > [Add Border], then add a .25 in. border (this value can be changed if needed), this is done to add a tighter outer boundary to the shape than was maybe in place earlier, and to save material.

# Use the Size and Shape window on the right of the screen to rotate or rescale the graphic as needed.

# The origin of the cut, as set earlier, should be in the bottom left corner of the work-space.

# Once you’re ready, click [Cutting] > [OK].

Unloading Material:

Unloading Material:

# Use the directional keys to unspool a small amount of excess material.

# Use the directional keys to unspool a small amount of excess material.

== Certification ==

== Certification ==

[https://foxtale.georgefox.edu/moodle/course/view.php?id=31423 Foxtale Course]

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[https://georgefox.instructure.com/enroll/G7CTPX Maker Hub Canvas Course]

== Troubleshooting ==

== Troubleshooting ==