DO NOT attempt to manually move any parts of the machine (for more information on manual adjustments see the 'Advanced' section).Either from the printing preferences, or by clicking on the ROBO Craft icon, adjust the position of the cutter head to be in the BOTTOM LEFT corner of the sheet (the corner closest to the aligning guides), and adjust the pressure based on the thickness of the vinyl (usually in such a way that it doesn't cut through the backing sheet, just the vinyl itself, but significantly enough that it cuts all lines solidly).If the screen displays 'Load Vinyl', press Enter, and the machine will pull in the sheet of vinyl (if anything else displays on the screen, see the 'Troubleshooting' section of this wiki.

This is not usually what you want for small pieces (width Orientation - the cutter will cut ALONG the roll by default.Ungroup everything before cutting (Inkcut doesn't like groups).All cut lines must be in black and with a line with of 0.25pt.This applies also to any other object which is not a path for example a image you have imported. If the design includes text, using the toolbar at the top of the page go to: 'Path -> Object to path' option in Inkscape to make paths.Obviously fill and colour don't matter, it only cuts outlines. Set the document properties to units of mm (milimetres) - this will help you down the line and avoid confusion!.You can prepare your design in Inkscape or similar 2D software some members use Adobe illustrator as there prefered tool.Design Station 1 does have the corresponding drivers installed the printer is called: Graphtec CC330. The Vinyl Cutter uses drivers which install the device as a printer. The cutter will cut UP TO 210 mm wide, but will cut to an infinite length (assuming you can source an infinite length of vinyls).

For more advanced usage it could also be used to make stencils for chemical processes or paint.

The vinyl cutter is used to cut self-adhesive designs of various patterns (typically text and logos) to be stuck on to a workpiece. The vinyl cutter is kept in the cupboards underneath work table in the kitchen area. Functioning normally on Design Station 1 after re-installation of drivers

How to use inkscape for vinyl cutting