When it comes to cutting heat transfer materials, there are typically three variables that need to be just right in order to deliver a high-quality finished product. The right blade must be used. Also, the force and offset should be properly configured. The blade should be either a 45 or 60* blade. The force is the amount of pressure applied by the blade. Finally, the offset is the distance of the blade from the material.
The easiest variable to adjust is the amount of force that is applied by the cutter. Thicker materials like glitter and flock require more force when cutting compared to fashion film or premium plus vinyl. The material must be loaded onto the cutter in order to change the force. Then, click on the “Force” button and use the up arrow to increase the force or the down arrow to decrease the force. Once the force has been configured hit the “Enter” button to save the setting.
It is always a good idea to run a “test cut” before cutting a design with the vinyl. The test cut allows the user to make sure the blade and force are properly calibrated to cut the material. It involves cutting a small design that shows a circle with a box inside of it and a cross inside of the box. If the blade and force are at the right settings, then the circle and cross can be weeded away, leaving just the box with the cross cut out of it. If the test cut weeds perfectly, then you are ready to cut your design!
