Comments on: It’s all about MAXX http://www.iloveknk.com/2008/11/its-all-about-maxx/ Let me teach you to LOVE your cutter! Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:59:19 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sandy McCauley http://www.iloveknk.com/2008/11/its-all-about-maxx/comment-page-1/#comment-7144 Sandy McCauley Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:33:57 +0000 http://www.iloveknk.com/?p=116#comment-7144 The KNK cuts perfect circles, thus something is amiss with how your machine is set up. Here are several possibilities: (1) On the original KNK's the carriage can off track during shipping and this will cause ovals instead of circles to be cut. You need to lift and insert the little white wheels into the track. (2) On the Maxx and Groove-E the pinch wheels need to be centered under white rectangles. (3) The calibration is off. If you draw a 7" square on the screen, draw it with the pen and verify the size. You can email me at smccauley45@cox.net for more assistance on this or contact your KNK dealer. The KNK cuts perfect circles, thus something is amiss with how your machine is set up. Here are several possibilities:

(1) On the original KNK’s the carriage can off track during shipping and this will cause ovals instead of circles to be cut. You need to lift and insert the little white wheels into the track.

(2) On the Maxx and Groove-E the pinch wheels need to be centered under white rectangles.

(3) The calibration is off. If you draw a 7″ square on the screen, draw it with the pen and verify the size.

You can email me at smccauley45@cox.net for more assistance on this or contact your KNK dealer.

]]> By: Liezel http://www.iloveknk.com/2008/11/its-all-about-maxx/comment-page-1/#comment-7141 Liezel Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:40:06 +0000 http://www.iloveknk.com/?p=116#comment-7141 Hi Sandy, sorry for the stupid question but do you know why a KNK will cut ovals instead of circles? Hi Sandy, sorry for the stupid question but do you know why a KNK will cut ovals instead of circles?

]]> By: Sandy McCauley http://www.iloveknk.com/2008/11/its-all-about-maxx/comment-page-1/#comment-6489 Sandy McCauley Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:58:59 +0000 http://www.iloveknk.com/?p=116#comment-6489 In general, for coloring images and letters, I use gel pens. You can see a few of the designs I've done in the Photo Gallery section under Items Created Using KNK Accessories. But just about anything will work in the new Groove-E and Maxx models because the blade holder seat is expandable up to ~7/8". So, you can insert the thinnest of pens up to thick markers, such as a Sharpie. One of my friends used a big brown Sharpie for a recipe layout title and it looked like she had stamped the letters with brown ink... very cool! In general, for coloring images and letters, I use gel pens. You can see a few of the designs I’ve done in the Photo Gallery section under Items Created Using KNK Accessories.

But just about anything will work in the new Groove-E and Maxx models because the blade holder seat is expandable up to ~7/8″. So, you can insert the thinnest of pens up to thick markers, such as a Sharpie. One of my friends used a big brown Sharpie for a recipe layout title and it looked like she had stamped the letters with brown ink… very cool!

]]> By: Liezel http://www.iloveknk.com/2008/11/its-all-about-maxx/comment-page-1/#comment-6488 Liezel Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:16:39 +0000 http://www.iloveknk.com/?p=116#comment-6488 Hi, what pens work well in the kNK? Hi, what pens work well in the kNK?

]]> By: Sandy McCauley http://www.iloveknk.com/2008/11/its-all-about-maxx/comment-page-1/#comment-5923 Sandy McCauley Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:33:02 +0000 http://www.iloveknk.com/?p=116#comment-5923 Hi Sabrina, KNK Studio is a Windows-based program only. And we do not expect to see a Mac version any time soon. Our program is based on a $1300 program by CADLink and they only provide their software in Windows format. Our Mac owners either run a Windows emulator such as VM Fusion and install a version of Windows, such as XP in order to run our software. Or they purchase an inexpensive laptop... even a used laptop, so that they can run KNK Studio and other Windows-based programs. If you do decide to purchase a KNK, please let me know and I'll let you know the current support package I'm providing with the 24" Maxx. Or just feel free to email me any time with questions about the KNK's. : ) Sandy Hi Sabrina,

KNK Studio is a Windows-based program only. And we do not expect to see a Mac version any time soon. Our program is based on a $1300 program by CADLink and they only provide their software in Windows format. Our Mac owners either run a Windows emulator such as VM Fusion and install a version of Windows, such as XP in order to run our software. Or they purchase an inexpensive laptop… even a used laptop, so that they can run KNK Studio and other Windows-based programs.

If you do decide to purchase a KNK, please let me know and I’ll let you know the current support package I’m providing with the 24″ Maxx. Or just feel free to email me any time with questions about the KNK’s. : )

Sandy

]]> By: Sabrina Henry http://www.iloveknk.com/2008/11/its-all-about-maxx/comment-page-1/#comment-5922 Sabrina Henry Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:05:49 +0000 http://www.iloveknk.com/?p=116#comment-5922 Hi Sandy, I am looking at purchasing the KnK Maxx 24", however I use a Mac. Are you able to advise if the KnK Studio Software is available in Mac format yet? Thanks in advance, Sabrina Hi Sandy,

I am looking at purchasing the KnK Maxx 24″, however I use a Mac.

Are you able to advise if the KnK Studio Software is available in Mac format yet?

Thanks in advance,
Sabrina

]]> By: Sandy McCauley http://www.iloveknk.com/2008/11/its-all-about-maxx/comment-page-1/#comment-5721 Sandy McCauley Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:32:29 +0000 http://www.iloveknk.com/?p=116#comment-5721 The Maxx can definitely do the job, however, you will still need to do the laser alignment with at least the first sheet. Since you have some room for error due to the contour cut, you can probably set up a process whereby you'll know exactly where to load each sheet on the cutting mat so that you can just press the Repeat button and repeat the last cut. I'll email you privately and we can discuss... I can even do some test cutting on your images, if you like, and send you the results. The Maxx can definitely do the job, however, you will still need to do the laser alignment with at least the first sheet. Since you have some room for error due to the contour cut, you can probably set up a process whereby you’ll know exactly where to load each sheet on the cutting mat so that you can just press the Repeat button and repeat the last cut. I’ll email you privately and we can discuss… I can even do some test cutting on your images, if you like, and send you the results.

]]> By: Scott http://www.iloveknk.com/2008/11/its-all-about-maxx/comment-page-1/#comment-5718 Scott Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:22:06 +0000 http://www.iloveknk.com/?p=116#comment-5718 Hello Sandy, I want to purchase a KNK maxx 15" to produce contour cut sticker sheets. basically I have a set of 10 cartoon character that I print on sticker paper. I want this to be semi production. Would the maxx be suitable for this purpose. I want to just repeat the same cut over and over again, and the registration doesn't have to be spot on but close enough each time that it doesn't cut into the character. Any help would be appreciated, I was a little concerned about have to align the laser, but then realized i may not have to do that unless I am looking to get an exact cut. Thanks Hello Sandy,

I want to purchase a KNK maxx 15″ to produce contour cut sticker sheets. basically I have a set of 10 cartoon character that I print on sticker paper. I want this to be semi production. Would the maxx be suitable for this purpose. I want to just repeat the same cut over and over again, and the registration doesn’t have to be spot on but close enough each time that it doesn’t cut into the character. Any help would be appreciated, I was a little concerned about have to align the laser, but then realized i may not have to do that unless I am looking to get an exact cut. Thanks

]]> By: Sandy http://www.iloveknk.com/2008/11/its-all-about-maxx/comment-page-1/#comment-5217 Sandy Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:29:04 +0000 http://www.iloveknk.com/?p=116#comment-5217 Well, sort of! lol The way I have mimicked the Letterpress is to do this. Cut your shape from thin chipboard on the KNK. Then sandwich your cardstock between the chipboard and a piece of plumber's gasket (available in hardware stores). Then run it through your own favorite squishing device: CuttleBug, Epic, whatever, using whatever plates go on the outside of your project materials. For the Letterpress effect, just ink your chipboard shape before squishing and the ink will be transferred to the cardstock. It worked great in my testing, although I'm sure the method could be improved by some industrious creative-minded owners of our KNK's! : ) My thanks to Kelly Daggett for showing us the plumber's gasket method at the KNK Retreat last June. : ) Well, sort of! lol The way I have mimicked the Letterpress is to do this. Cut your shape from thin chipboard on the KNK. Then sandwich your cardstock between the chipboard and a piece of plumber’s gasket (available in hardware stores). Then run it through your own favorite squishing device: CuttleBug, Epic, whatever, using whatever plates go on the outside of your project materials.

For the Letterpress effect, just ink your chipboard shape before squishing and the ink will be transferred to the cardstock. It worked great in my testing, although I’m sure the method could be improved by some industrious creative-minded owners of our KNK’s! : )

My thanks to Kelly Daggett for showing us the plumber’s gasket method at the KNK Retreat last June. : )

]]> By: Irene http://www.iloveknk.com/2008/11/its-all-about-maxx/comment-page-1/#comment-5199 Irene Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:13:07 +0000 http://www.iloveknk.com/?p=116#comment-5199 Halo Sandy, is it possible to create letterpress effect with KNK machine? Halo Sandy, is it possible to create letterpress effect with KNK machine?

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