The KNK Force with C3 User Manual

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March 9, 2018

Do NOT read this entire manual unless you want to.

Chapters 1 - 3 are very important in terms of setting up your Force and learning cut settings.

Chapter 4 covers how to export SVGs from the supported design programs. Please read the section on the design program youll be using.

Chapter 5 covers the dual head feature and how to best use Force accessory tools.

Chapter 6 is for those owners wanting to perform print and cut applications.

Chapter 7 covers the Force rotary tool.

Chapter 8 covers popular materials and applications used on the Force.

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE KNK FORCE ......................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.01 USER MANUAL OPTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................. 1-2 1.02 SAFETY AND WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................................. 1-2 1.03 WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-3 1.04 SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-3 1.05 UNPACKING ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-3 1.06 CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4 1.07 PARTS OF THE KNK FORCE ............................................................................................................................................................. 1-4 1.08 BLADE HOLDERS AND BLADES.......................................................................................................................................................... 1-5

1.08.1 Blade Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-5 1.08.2 Setting the Blade Tension (BT) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-7

1.09 ACCESSORY TOOLS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-8 1.10 PREPARING AND CARING FOR THE CUTTING MAT .............................................................................................................................. 1-8

1.10.1 Tips on Using the Cutting Mat ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1-8 1.10.2 Cleaning and Replenishing the Cutting Mat .................................................................................................................................................. 1-8

1.11 INSTALLING THE PINCH WHEELS ....................................................................................................................................................... 1-9 1.12 OTHER USEFUL TOOLS AND SUPPLIES ............................................................................................................................................ 1-11 1.13 REVIEW OF CHAPTER 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. 1-13

1.13.1 Miscellaneous Things to Note: .................................................................................................................................................................... 1-13

CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED ....................................................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.01 WHAT IS C3? .................................................................................................................................................................................. 2-1 2.02 SETTING UP THE FORCE .................................................................................................................................................................. 2-1

2.02.1 Terminology................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-1 2.02.2 Choosing a Connection Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2-2 2.02.3 Connecting and Launching C3 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2-2

2.03 STANDALONE (AD HOC) CONNECTION .............................................................................................................................................. 2-4 2.03.1 First Time Standalone Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2-4 2.03.2 Switching to Standalone Mode after Being in Another Mode........................................................................................................................ 2-4

2.04 ETHERNET CONNECTION .................................................................................................................................................................. 2-5 2.05 WI-FI CONNECTION ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2-6

2.05.1 Obtaining the Wi-Fi IP Address ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2-6 2.05.2 Setting a Static IP .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-7

2.06 SETUP FOR COMMUNICATION TESTING AND DRAWING ....................................................................................................................... 2-8 2.06.1 Selecting a Test File ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-8 2.06.2 Preparing the Force for Drawing ................................................................................................................................................................... 2-9 2.06.3 Setting the Z Origin ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-10 2.06.4 Entering Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-12 2.06.5 Setting the XY Origin and Drawing ............................................................................................................................................................. 2-12

2.07 C3 SCREENS AND MISCELLANEOUS SETUP ..................................................................................................................................... 2-13 2.07.1 C3 Tabs ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-13 2.07.2 Choosing Units ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-16 2.07.3 Naming Your Force ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-16

2.08 REVIEW OF CHAPTER 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. 2-17 2.08.1 Miscellaneous Things to Note ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2-17 2.08.2 Quick Guide: Setting the Z Origin