by Gigi » September 2nd, 2014, 6:13 pm
I think if you watch the tutorial a few more times it will make sense - and read all of the information as well.
If it were me, I would calibrate the machine first only because you need to do that accurately once. Save your calibration numbers if for any reason you lose them - saves having to recalibrate.
Open SCAL. Click Trace Image to bring the image into SCAL Trace it in blackout mode assuming you just want an outline. (Pick something simple and clearly defined for starters while you are learning). Check the "add image layer" box" so when you close the trace image box both the print image and traced image will appear. Click on cut and then the print and cut menu. Print. Place the paper in portrait mode (per the video) on the mat and into the machine as instructed in the learning center. Follow the prompts in the print and cut menu (after setting your origin) and after aligning the third registration mark it will cut.
If your calibration is accurate, your print and cut will be accurate. I would watch the video and stop it with each step, do what is suggested, and then keep going. It is much easier than it seems as it is a stepped process.
There are other ways to bring the image into SCAL, but I chose what seems to be the easiest one....... I typed this quickly so refer to the learning center if something I said seems off - those are the best instructions.
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