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 The cutting force ranges from 1 to 255 on the force scale. The maximum of 255 represents the 1500g of
cutting force on a KNK. To change the Force (f), use the left and right “+” and “-“ buttons, while in Online
mode. The force can also be set within the Cut Project With window in MTC. Check the box next to Set
Force and Speed and scroll to the desired setting. If necessary, use the keys on your keyboard to fine-tune
the setting.
 Dull blades will need more force than new blades, thus anticipate needing higher force over the course of
the life of the blade.
 When cutting materials that can use either blade, the 45 degree blade needs more force than the 60 degree
blade, because of the extra contact with the material being cut.

 Materials that absorb moisture (such as cardstock, paper, fabric, and chipboard) will need more force (and
possibly more than one pass) if they have been exposed to humidity. One tip is to blow dry these materials
before cutting or setting inside a warm oven for about 15 minutes (preheat oven to ~150 degrees and then
turn off before putting your paper materials inside).
 Specific settings for materials tested so far are available at the end of this chapter.

 For detailed information on various materials or using the accessories, refer to Chapter 10.

2.04 Speed

 The speed or velocity is how fast the blade is travelling while cutting. On the Maxx Air, it ranges from 50
mm/sec to 800 mm/sec. There are 10 settings between 1 and 10. Then the speed increases in increments
of 5 between 10 and 800.

 With the cutter in Online mode, press the top and bottom + or + buttons to increase or decrease the cutting
Velocity (v), respectively. The speed can also be set within the Cut Project With window. Check the box
next to Set Force and Speed and scroll to the desired setting. If necessary, use the up/down arrow keys on
your keyboard to fine-tune the setting.
 For small and/or intricate designs, slower speeds are better. For large or simple designs, much faster
speeds should work fine. A slow speed is 50 or 100. A fast speed is around 400. A speed over 600 is
extremely fast but useful when using a marker or pen, or when engraving.
 There is also an “Up Speed” (US) found by pressing the Menu button one time. This is the speed when the
blade is in the up position, moving from one location to another to begin cutting. Sometimes it makes sense
to keep this speed at ~200 mm/sec, such as during a print and cut (PNC). Refer to Section 1.05 for
instructions on reducing the US from default to 200.

2.05 Multi-Cut

Set the number of Multi-cut
passes to cut each path.
(Settings from 1 to 10)

 The Multi-Cut setting causes each individual path to be cut the set number of passes before the blade
moves to the next path to cut. This is better than just repeating the entire cut as each repeated pass is cut
with the blade held down throughout the repeated passes, resulting in cleaner cutting.

 Multi-Cut is recommended in the following situations:
 Cutting thicker denser materials, such as chipboard, where multiple passes allow the blade to
progressively “carve” through the material
 Cutting of certain fibrous materials, such as fabric, where a second pass will insure that all of the fibers
have been cleanly cut

 Cutting intricate or detailed shapes (such as script titles) from certain materials, such as heavily textured
cardstock where a single pass may leave certain spots not cleanly cut
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