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* Weeding: the process of removing unwanted material from the cut sticker.
* Weeding: the process of removing unwanted material from the cut sticker.
* Graphic: the chosen image/picture to be formatted and cut.
* Graphic: the chosen image/picture to be formatted and cut.
* Adobe illustrator 2017: used to prep the graphic for cutting.
* Adobe illustrator 2017 (Ai): used to prep the graphic for cutting.
* Roland Cut Studio: 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 ==
## 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.
## Rollers are adjusted by sliding them using your fingers.
## Rollers are adjusted by sliding them using your fingers.
# If possible, check to ensure the material lines up evely with both sets of measurement lines on the lower front of the cutter.
# If possible, check to ensure the material lines up evenly with both sets of measurement lines on the lower front of the cutter.
# 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.
Prepping/Cutting a Graphic:
Prepping/Cutting a Graphic:
# Use Adobe illustrator '''2017''' (Ai).
# Use Adobe illustrator '''2017''' (Ai).
# Best practice is to start with a new workspace, 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.
# Initialize Roland Cut Studio.
# Initialize Roland Cut Studio.
## Open Roland Cut Studio separately, then save your file and restart Ai (this only needs to be done if it is your first time using the vinyl cutter).
## Open Roland Cut Studio separately, then save your file and restart Ai (this only needs to be done if it is your first time using the vinyl cutter).
## 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.
## 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.
## 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 workspace.
## 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].
## Once you’re ready, click [Cutting] > [OK].
Unloading Material:
Unloading Material:
# Pinch Rollers.
# Pinch Rollers.
## Remove any build up material with a brush, do not use a metal brush.
## Remove any build up material with a brush, do not use a metal brush.
# General wipedown.
# General wipe down.
## Wipe down machine with a wet cloth.
## Wipe down machine with a wet cloth.
Changing Blade:
Changing Blade: