Manual - USCutter Support
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1. from the confirmation window ENTEnis Mr USA eee IE Now SignBlazer is open and you are looking at the main SignBlazer screen Making a Simple Cut in SignBlazer You can create images from scratch using the various tools in SignBlazer For this tutorial we will be drawing a simple square just to show the steps of making a cut from SignBlazer 26 Select the Square tool at the top of the window Edt Manipulate Arrange Text Image Tools Settings Circle Cutter Polyline Now draw a square by clicking first in the main window And then moving the mouse to determine the size of the square desired and clicking a second time pe ee Ss A Pte RN rde Cutter Poytre Node Ect Ka Previous aon Now to cut this simple shape from the cutter Select Cutter from the top selection menu oe Be Please make sure that your cutter is turned on and in On Line mode before proceeding Also make sure that you have vinyl or another cuttable material in the cutter and ready to go by following the steps in the Preparing the Pcut for Cutting page 20 section of this manual It is always best to start the SignBlazer software with the cutter turned on and in On Line mode If this step is missed you may experience communication issues between the cutter and the software If this occurs please turn off the cutter go back to the main SignBlazer screen by pressing the Finish button from the top selection menu o2. Follow the remaining steps from Installing a New Blade above Connecting the PCut to a Computer Attach the power cord first to the PCut unit Plug in the unit and turn on the power If Using the Serial Cable to connect the PCut to a Computer Connect Serial Cable first to the PCut then to the computer Your PCut setup is now complete and you are ready to move to the software installation section If Using the USB Cable to connect the PCut to a Computer Connect the USB cable first to the PCut then to the computer If Windows automatically installs the needed drivers your installation is complete proceed to Finding your COM port If Windows does not install the needed drivers but the found new hardware wizard appears follow the instructions on screen using the supplied drivers from the banana digital driver disk or download the FTDI driver from the support uscutter com website under downloads If the found new hardware wizard does not appear navigate to Control Panel gt Add Hardware to initiate it Then follow the on screen instructions using the supplied drivers from the banana digital driver disk Finding Your COM Port First navigate to the Device Manager by following the below instructions for your operating system Windows95 98 Me Click Start then select Settings gt Control Panel Select Device Manager Windows2000 XP Click Start Then Right click My Computer then select Properties Se
3. 48 inch model 15 75 inches 400mm per second 039 inches 1mm 0 400g mm All 11 4mm diameter plotting pens DM PL HP GL automatic identification USB Universal Serial Bus and RS 232 Serial 9 pin 110 VAC 220 VAC 50 Hz 60 Hz auto switching Standard power cord included with unit is US standard 110 VAC grounded plug Less than 100VA 425 481 3555 option 3 Available 8am 5pm Mon Fri 425 481 3555 option 2 Available 9am 4pm Mon Fri support uscutter com forum uscutter com 19510 114th NE Suite C 1 Woodinville WA 98072 425 481 3555 phone 888 640 0720 fax www USCutter com ele Troubleshooting placed in the on position Problem Solution The cutter is unresponsive to Communication issues can arise if the cutter was powered on while communications from the the software is trying to send data to or from the cutter Exiting computer and software the cutter screen of SignBlazer and returning to the main SignBlazer screen may resolve this issue If not save all work and try exiting SignBlazer and restarting with the cutter powered on It is good practice to start SignBlazer with the cutter powered on to avoid communication problems Make sure that your output device in SignBlazer Found by selecting File gt Cutter from the menu on the main SignBlazer screen and then selecting Setup from the top menu buttons is set to the correct COM port Your COM port can be found by following the instructions in the Fi
4. On Line button is pressed all of the cuts will be made in succession Cutting Speed Mode Cutting Speed Mode is used to adjust the speed of the cutter Most cuts can be made at high speeds but if a problem is occurring where accuracy or detail is being lost in the cut a slower cutting speed may solve the problem On Line Button Mode Button Pause Button Directional Buttons Target Button Up Down Buttons Plus Minus Buttons Returns the cutter to Jog Mode If held down the cutters status will return to On Line Cycles through the 7 Off Line modes Returns the cutter to Jog Mode has no function in this mode has no function in this mode has no function in this mode Increases Decreases the speed of the cutter from 10 to 80 in increments of 10 X Y Axis Scale Compensation Modes The X and Y Axis Scale Compensation Modes are used to correct problems when the cuts being made are not the same scale as they are intended The X axis effects the size of cuts across the width of the vinyl while the Y axis effects the size of cuts along the length of the vinyl If the cuts being made are not the correct size increase or decrease the number that coincides with the problem axis until the cuts are correct On Line Button Mode Button Pause Button Directional Buttons Target Button Up Down Buttons Plus Minus Buttons has no function in this mode Cycles through the 7 Off Line modes Returns the cutt
5. PCUT Users Manual Contents is A A A A A ah UL de A Anesth cs Sak tia eae 3 PCat Parts pd A A Ts of Goch santa deca dasap sabe Beagdaa Ed es daba vides 4 ELORRIO A RE ii ai hi I ASE DAS AA A ch Sr Oa eG 4 Right Side View oiec hac Me iia Nah a aos 4 A O A A a a aa eaaa 5 O ane at Nate NS AY aie a ata A OA DAN 5 Control Panel ra A reid ented SR eta 6 Control Panel Overview EEE ata aga o EAN imate ata 6 POS IO tas ee cal Sie Me Moe ME aS had A MG a CIS Ras NG Dade ee A ame a aol 8 Eressire seta Moder o Tirone sii Puig isabel Measles eat Aleck Lal thank oe ot a a Aaa 9 O aS 10 Repeat Ns A AAA AAA NN AS 11 Cutting SBS SANG torta cs e e dd al Stat ed hake a 12 X Y Axis Scale Compensation A ARAS AN 13 A par T T e o O lo de 14 Selecting a Location for Your Cutter gt casilla dl tad diras Dd 14 A a A A A ae e el cute shes a AAE 14 Teti he Vea a Seal a can acdc cal oak 15 Installing a New Blade os 17 R placing a Wor Blade A q A Rt A i 18 Connecting the PCut to a COMputer ci AA NAAA AAA E Eat 19 Install Sign Blazer SoftWare cuts eae ara a iusan aenea tas 20 Preparing th PC rt for Cutting ve O E Mai A 20 Step By Step lnstructons O A A R ali ad A decks 24 a E E Sas 24 Making a Simple Cut in SignBlazer a isisisi isa nits KAEA A O EIEEE Ea narn 26 A A e e e Al ML td O A Os Se 29 Cutting From an Imported Ple li 31 Converting a Raster Image to Vector Tra gets cic tect sisi dd id ill dai sai pics 31 Specifications Troubl
6. Test Button You can see how the pressure effects the down cutting position of the blade by returning to Jog Mode and using the Up Down Buttons On Line Button has no function in this mode Mode Button Cycles through the 7 Off Line modes Pause Button Returns the cutter to Jog Mode Directional Buttons has no function in this mode Target Button has no function in this mode Up Down Buttons has no function in this mode Plus Minus Buttons Increases decreases the pressure used during cutting ranges from 0 to 200 Thicker materials may require more pressure The amount of pressure used can be seen by going to the Jog Mode and using the Up Down buttons to switch the blade from the original position to the Down cutting position Test Mode Test Mode is used to create a test pattern that shows various cuts in a number of directions Most simple tests those to check the pressure and speed settings can be done more efficiently by pressing and holding the Test Button from any of the other modes If you would like the test to be performed multiple times you can set the number shown on the display screen to the amount of times you would like to test from 1 to 255 For most situations 1 test will be sufficient Online Button Mode Button Directional Buttons Target Button Up Down Buttons Plus Minus Buttons Cuts a test pattern the number of times shown on the display screen using the current speed and pressure sett
7. er to Jog Mode has no function in this mode has no function in this mode has no function in this mode Increases Decreases the amount of X Y scale compensation The larger the number is the larger the cut made will be This compensation can be used to remedy problems where the cut being made is smaller or larger than it was intended 13 Setting up Selecting a Location for Your Cutter The first step to setting up a PCut is finding a good location for the machine Consider these factors when you are selecting a suitable place The stand has a footprint of approximately 25 x 35 If you intend on using the PCut without the stand you will need a desktop space of approximately 35 x 18 with the included media rollers attached or 35 x 11 without You will need to have access to both the front and rear of the machine for operations as well as for loading and unloading new vinyl rolls Try to find a space with adequate access to both the front and back of the machine Since the PCut is a precision cutting device you will want to find a location that will be stable to insure cutting accuracy Whether placing the unit on the floor or a table top the accuracy of the machine will be directly related to the stability of the platform it is placed on Find a sturdy floor space or table top for the machine and consider a location that will be out of the way of people and other machines with moving parts while the cu
8. ere may be a defect with the laser Contact USCutter for laser replacement options The PCut is not powering Try another outlet or surge protector or verify that the outlet on when the Power Button isbeing used is sufficiently powered FRG The PCut is not powering Power issues can be a result of a faulty or damaged power cord on when the Power Button isTry another cord on the PCut or test the power cord with placed in the onanother device to verify that the power cord is working properly position continued If the problem is not a result of either the outlet or power cord there may be a connection problem inside of the machine With the power switch in the off position and the power cord removed remove the left side panel of the PCut cutter and check all of the connections from the power cord and power switch Repair or replace as necessary While attempting to cut the The Locking Knob of the Carriage Arm may have become over Blade of the PCut will not tightened and is protruding through the back of the Carriage Arm lower blocking the arm from lowering Loosen this until there is no longer a blockage When starting the SignBlazerThis is a regular occurrence of the SignBlazer software and should Software it fails to findnot be considered a problem All features of the software will updates continue to work in trial mode without updates To deactivate the update process redirect the shortcut of either the desktop icon or start menu selecti
9. eshooting Welcome Thank you for choosing the PCut cutter from USCutter The PC ut is an exciting advancement in the world of vinyl cutting It allows the user to perform advanced cutting functions that were previously unavailable to entry level machines This manual is here to help provide a starting point in the learning process of the PCut cutter or to vinyl cutting in general Please read it thoroughly and follow the steps carefully to help insure a trouble free experience with your new machine If you have any questions along the way we have provided a few locations to go to get those questions answered You can post on the USCutter forums at forum uscutter com submit a request for support on the support site at support uscutter com or call customer service at 888 298 8143 We hope you enjoy your experience with the Pcut and the USCutter family PCut Parts Before you start cutting you should familiarize yourself with the cutter and its basic parts and functions Front View 12 1 Left end cap 2 Pinch roller 3 Top cover 4 Beam 5 Carriage drive belt 6 LCD Liquid Crystal Display 7 Keypad 8 Right endcap 9 Control panel 10 Power Socket 11 Power Switch 12 Rubber foot 13 Feed Roller 14 Scale 15 Strip Cushion 16 Trimming Groove 17 Carriage 18 Carriage Arm 19 Kill Switch Back View 1 Pinch Roller Release Levers Pinch Rollers can be released either to be moved from side
10. f any of the sub screens and then turn the cutter back on and ensure that it is in On Line mode This will take you to the cutter screen of SignBlazer Elements where you can see a representation of how your cut will be made when sent to the cutter and other various cutter options Since this is a simple cut no adjustments need to be made here We can tell the software we are ready to cut by pressing the cut button in the top selection menu 28 And then pressing Cut Tile in the Cut Tile window ut Tile Next Tile to Cut 1 Tile Size 040x040 v Pause between tles Loe Skip Tie Cancel o KES Move Cultes lo Maximum Pos When you are finished you can go back to the main SignBlazer screen by pressing the Finish button in the top selection menu are A Importing Drawing images trom scratch in ignB azer may prove to be somewhat different than imaging software that you are more amiliar with If you would rather create the images to be cut in another software or you already have designs finished that need to be cut then you can just import the finished artwork into SignBlazer and cut from there Most major raster and vector image files are supported in SignBlazer Elements including dxf eps ai bmp tif gif pcx tga jpg ped pct psd cmx ps and wmf You can import to SignBlazer one of two ways Using the Clipboard You can import from the clipboard by first copying or c
11. ge If possible the image should be completely separated from the background and be black in color though the image we chose for this demonstration has a background and is not completely darkened to demonstrate that the process is possible with a variety of images First make sure that the image has been properly imported into SignBlazer and that the image is selected You can tell an image is selected when it shows a Border and Square Bounding Boxes in its parameter 31 Sometimes an imported image will already be in monochrome but will still need to be vectorized before being cut If the image imported is monochrome than you can skip ahead to the vectorise section The Convert Image to monochrome window will appear Convert image to monochrome 1bit per pixel x Where you place the slider will determine how much of Now you can adjust the Threshold Level sliderthe image will be included in the monochrome conversion which is to become the image that will be cut Anything darker than the level set on the Threshold slider will be included in the cut and anything lighter will not 30 Since we chose an image with good contrast and separation for our example this process will be easy We simply check that our image to be cut shows up in light grey or black and that there is no areas of the background or other parts of the image that are unnecessarily included Now press the OK button on the Convert Image to
12. ings has no function in this mode Cycles through the 7 Off Line modes Returns the cutter to Jog Mode has no function in this mode has no function in this mode has no function in this mode Decreases the number of test patterns to Increases be cut ranges from 0 to 255 This should not be set to 0 zero as this will cause the cutter to cut test patterns until it is turned off 10 Repeat Mode Repeat Mode allows you to cut an exact duplicate of the last cut that was sent to your cutter The number of repeats made can be selected with the Plus Minus Buttons When you are ready for the repeat cuts to be made press the On Line Button Although some software allows you to jog move the cutter before cuts are made since you are bypassing the software by making a cut directly from the cutter no software adjustments will be accounted for If the blade or vinyl needs to be moved please use the Jog Mode Mode Button On Line Button Pause Button Directional Buttons Target Button Up Down Buttons Plus Minus Buttons Returns the cutter to Jog Mode If held down a test cut will be made Starts the Repeat function Returns the cutter to Jog Mode has no function in this mode has no function in this mode has no function in this mode Plus Minus Buttons Increases Decreases the number of repeat cuts to be made These will be a repeat of the last cut that was sent to the cutter Once the
13. inyl roll All other steps will be the same IOic Place the roll on top of the rollers If using the stand you can move the roller caps up against either side of the vinyl roll to keep the roll from shifting right or left during cutting Release the Pinch Rollers by lowering the Pinch Roller Release Levers Feed the vinyl underneath the pinch rollers if working from a single sheet instead of a roll the vinyl can also be feed from the front MTT Oi Adjust the pinch rollers from side to side so there is one roller on each side of the vinyl Lowe aS Hl Doreen on Leave a gap of between 2 1 inch from the edge of the roller and the edge of the vinyl on both sides Engage the Pinch Rollers by pulling up the Pinch Roller Release Levers LD If the PCut is not already on turn it on now Take the cutter Off Line and make sure it is in Jog Mode If you are unsure of how to do this please refer back to the Control Panel section of this manual Adjust the vinyl to where you want to make your cut by using the Up and Down Arrow Keys on the Control Panel Now adjust the Blade to where you want your cut to be made by using the Left and Right Arrow Keys WN ANT Now press the target key to tell the cutter that this is the location where you would li
14. ke the cut to begin If you would like to make other adjustments to the pressure speed or other settings you can do so now If you are setting up for your first cut with the machine then the default values should be a good starting point You can now return to Online Mode Your cutter is now ready Step By Step Instructions Starting SignBlazer Making sure that the USCutter PCut is turned on and in On Line mode before starting the SignBlazer software will help avoid communication problems between the cutter and software Open the SignBlazer Software The Default location will be in the Programs Folders under SignBlazer Elements for USCutter fan SignBlazer Elements for USCutter O SignBlazer5 S HotShot Demo Version SE SignBlazer Elements for USCutter l SignBlazer News And Updates 3 Uninstall or Modify or Repair SignBlazer Elements for USCutter Navigate to this folder and select SignBlazer Elements for USCutter 294 ie SignBlazer will attempt to download update files If it fails cancel the update process By Pressing the Cancel button on the error window and then the OK on the confirmation window and the program will start regularly A File download failed or was cancelled by the user SignBlazer LiveUpdate will exit and wil not attempt to download files again before tommorow lx DOE We will be working in Trial Mode Select Trial Mode from the following screen then select Yes
15. lect the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button Windows Vista 7 Click Start Then in the Start Search box Type Dev without pressing enter wait for a list to show up Click Device Manager 19 Expand the section labeled Ports COM amp LPT Make a note of which number COM Port is associated with USB Serial Port You will need this information to properly install your software Install SignBlazer Software Insert the SignBlazer Elements CD into your computer Select Run Setup Follow the on screen instructions When asked what cutter you want to use select the Creation PCut CTE 630 When asked what port your cutter uses select the COM Port that corresponds with your setup Noted above from the Finding Your COM Port section of the manual Do not change the Baud Rate Data Bits Stop Bits or Parity options Make sure the Flow Control option is set to Hardware Preparing the PCut for Cutting If you are going to be cutting from a roll of vinyl or other material and did not purchase a stand with your PCut cutter then you may want to use the included table top rollers to hold the roll The table top rollers will work best if they are allowed to hang slightly over the edge of a table so that the hooks on the cutter side are allowed to fully connect with the cutter increasing stability If you are going to cut from a single sheet instead of a roll then skip the next step on placing a v
16. monochrome window Now to convert a monochrome image to a vector select Vectorise from the Image drop down menu Teei You are now left with 1 monochrome image and 1 vectorized image This may be difficult to see as they are probably layered directly on top of one another If you grab one image and drag it you will see the other image left behind You can now delete the monochrome image that has been left behind as it is no longer needed WS CutterZ The cutting process for a vectorized image is the same as it is for cutting a simple image You can now follow the steps from the Making a Simple cut in SignBlazer page 26 section of this manual to make your cut 34 Specifications PCut Release Date Controller Control Panel Driver Maximum Paper Feed Width Maximum Cutting Width Maximum Cutting Speed Maximum Cutting Thickness Pressure Range Precision Plotting Pen Communications Protocol Communications Interface Input Power Power Consumption Customer Service Line Technical Support Line Technical Support Website Customer Forums Manufactured For and Sold Directly By October 2007 16 bit CPU 2x8 LCD 13 button thin film keyboard High stepping motor micro step driver 28 74 inches 730mm 24 inch model 39 37 inches 1000mm 36 inch model 51 18 inches 1300mm 48 inch model 25 20 inches 640mm 24 inch model 35 63 inches 905mm 36 inch model 47 64 inches 1210mm
17. n Directional Buttons Target Button Up Down Buttons Plus Minus Buttons Cuts a small rectangle with the current speed and pressure settings Useful in determining the proper pressure speed settings to be used Returns the cutter to its origin location and returns to On Line status Cycles through the 7 Off Line modes Moves the vinyl and blade Sets the current vinyl cutting blade location as the new origin The origin will be the starting position of the vinyl blade on the next cutting job that is sent to the cutter The Down Button will lower the cutting blade into the down cutting position This can help you determine if the pressure setting needs to be adjusted before cutting If the blade is left in the down cutting position then the progress of the pressure setting can be seen while adjusting the pressure setting in the Pressure Setting Mode The Up Button will return the cutting blade to its regular position has no function in this mode Pressure Setting Mode The Pressure Setting Mode is used to adjust the pressure of the cutting blade Thicker materials can require more pressure The pressure should be strong enough to fully cut the top vinyl but not strong enough to cut through the backing attached to your vinyl If you are unsure of the cutting pressure that you should use it is advised to make a test cut This can be done by holding the Test Button in this mode or by returning to Jog Mode and pressing the
18. nding Your COM Port section of this manual on page 19 You can change your COM Port by right clicking on the COM Port in the device manager and going to the advanced section of the Port Settings tab Adjust your Flow Control settings to Hardware by first locating your COM Port in the device manager By following the instructions on page 19 then right click the COM Port and select Properties On the Port Settings tab change to Flow Control option to Hardware Black boxes show up on theOne of the Emergency Kill Switches may be pressed or otherwise Display Screen of the Controlengaged Panel when cutter is turned on Make sure that nothing is pressing on either of the Kill Switches or that they have not become stuck in the pressed position Ifa problem persists with power off and the power cord removed check for crossed wires from one of the kill switches to the motherboard The Display Screen on theThe cable transmitting data to the Display Screen may have become Control Panel of the cutter isdisconnected With power off and the power cord not outputting a display removed remove the Right side panel from the PCut cutter and verify that the cable is connected If the cable appears to be connected but there are still display problems you can disconnect the cable and reconnect it to make sure that a proper connection has been established The Laser is not emitting light If the laser is not lit while the power of the PCut is on then th
19. on that you use to open the SignBlazer software to SignBlazer Right click it and select Properties From the Properties menu change last section of the Target option from sb exe to sbnt exe Press the Apply button then the OK button This will bypass the update process Cuts are jagged or inconsistent The Blade may be dulled or damaged Replace with a new blade and try again Make sure that the blade can turn freely by attempting to turn it with your fingers while the release button of the Blade Carriage is pressed Adjust the blade depth of the Blade Carriage page 17 and Pressure Setting on the cutter Page 9 until you are getting solid uniform cuts Start with a blade depth of around 1 64 of an inch and a pressure setting of 120 and try an increased pressure setting before attempting to increase the blade depth Other solutions may be found by visiting the Customer Forums or Technical Support Website or by calling the Technical Support Line Web page addresses and Phone number on the specifications page 46 Ter 38
20. to side or to allow vinyl to be easily fed below them bylowering the release levers Pinch rollers should be adjusted so that one is positioned on each side of the vinyl or other media to be cut and should only be lowered onto an area of the feed roller below that has traction the rough area Control Panel Control Panel Overview 1 3 4 6 7 LCD Display Blade Down Blade Up Blade left Media feed in Blade right Online Offline 8 Setting Increase 9 Setting Decrease 10 Pause 11 Mode Select 12 Media feed out 13 Origin set 14 Reset button First to be able to use adjust any of the functions from the cutter it must be Off Line When you first turn on the cutter you will see a short startup process followed by this display To switch the machine to offline mode press the online button 7 This is Jog mode the first in the 7 available Off Line modes From here you can now press the Mode button 11 to cycle through the modes Jog Mode Jog Mode is used to position the vinyl and cutting blade You can use the target button to reset the origin of the next cut to be made You can also make a test cut to witness the current speed and pressure settings or check the blade depth while in the down cutting position Make sure that when setting the blade position it is clear of the red emergency kill switches on either side of the cutter Pause button On Line Button Mode Butto
21. tructions Installing the Pen Holder Most new users will benefit from practice cutting with the supplied pen carriage until they are comfortable with normal operations of the PCut and cutting software To install the pen holder Loosen the locking knob on the Drop the pen attachment Tighten the locking knob on the carriage arm into place carriage arm It may be easier to install the pen or blade carriage after the lid on the PCut has been raised allowing more working room Remove the top cap the pen and the spring Replace the pen and or spring as necessary Slide the spring onto the pen from the top and insert it back into the pen carriage Replace the holder cap and screw into place Once you are ready to make cuts with the PCut you can attach the blade carriage Installing a New Blade Unscrew the cap Remove the Insert the blade Screw the cap back on and Adjust the from the Blade protective cover into the top of blade exposure until the blade holder from a new the Blade holder tip is protruding approximately blade 1 64uan inch Loosen the locking knob on the Place Blade carriage blade side Tighten the locking knob on carriage arm down into the carriage arm the carriage arm Replacing a Worn Blade First remove the blade carriage from the carriage arm Press up on the release button Unscrew the cap off of located on the bottom of the blade the blade holder holder to raise the blade and remove it
22. tter will be operating Excessive moving of the machine can not only disrupt accuracy of cutting but may also cause electrical components inside the machine to dislodge and require otherwise unnecessary repairs and maintenance Fans located inside of the PCut cutter can draw in outside dust from the area surrounding the cutter Excessive buildup of dust can cause either mechanical or electronic malfunctions Keeping the PCut cutter as dust free as possible will help ensure trouble free operation Try to find an area for the PCut cutter that will be free of any excessive dust All cutters will produce a small amount of noise while operating Please take this into consideration when selecting a location for your cutting purposes Do not remove the grounding pin from the power cord or attempt to use the cutter when it has not been properly grounded aie Unpacking Remove all contents from your shipping box If you have not already done so please refer to the Unpacking Guide to take account of all of the included components Cut the restraining plastic straps from the cutter Be careful to not cut anything but the restraints If you purchased your PCut cutter with a stand please refer to the included PCut stand assembly guide at this time and complete assembly of the stand If you will be using your PCut as a table top unit without a stand and would like to use the included table top rollers please refer to the table top roller ins
23. utting an image opened from another software program and then placing it into SignBlazer by selecting Clipboard Paste from the Edit drop down menu 29 Images imported via Clipboard Paste may not retain the same dimensions that they held in another software program Using the Import Function You can import an image that has been saved from another program by first selecting Import from the File drop down menu 30 Then Select the image to import USCutter lt 4 WiC Lap pg And select the OK button If you are having trouble locating your file make sure that the file type is selected from the List Files of Type or All Graphic Files is selected List Files of Type AN Graphic Files Cutting From an Imported File If the file imported is already a vector image then it is now ready to cut or be further edited within SignBlazer If you are ready to cut you can follow the steps in the previous section Making a Simple Cut in SignBlazerY page 26 If the image imported is a raster image then a few more steps will need to be taken to get the file ready for cutting Converting a Raster Image to Vector Image The difficulty of converting a raster image to a vector image will vary greatly depending on the amount of contrast in the image The image to be cut should be darker than the background and should have a significant amount of contrast and separation from the rest of the ima
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