Unboxing the C Model Vinyl cutter machine

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In this video, we're going to cover everything that you should have received in your Model C plotter machine box.

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Unboxing the C Model Vinyl cutter machine.

When you're getting the cutting machine out of the box, it may require more than one person to retrieve it. Notice the two Styrofoam end pieces. You're going to want to take those off and store them in a place just in case you ever need them again for either storage or shipping. 

You're going to notice two zip ties holding your housing unit in place. Obviously, before any power is turned on, we do need to get rid of these. To remove these, we are not going to cut them from the front, as you can see that the black band is really close to those zip ties. Instead, we're going to cut the zip ties from the back. 

On the backside with the zip ties present, your pinch wheels may be in the way of the zip ties. In order to move the pinch wheels, we are going to lower the clamp arm, and that will raise the pinch wheels. We are now able to move the pinch wheels left and right to give us more room. 

Once you have the pinch wheels moved, you are now free to cut the zip ties. Again, notice that there is no black band in the back so we don't have any fear of cutting that band. 

The cutting mat: The cutter comes with an A3 size mat, which needs to be used for any material where the blade will fully penetrate the material. Otherwise, when cutting materials like vinyl, paper label sheets, or HTV, no mat is actually needed because the backing sheets prevent the blade from cutting too deeply and damaging the cutting tip. Notice that you have a protective sheet covering your mat. Underneath that protective sheet is sticky material to keep your items in place while cutting. When your mat begins to lose stickiness, it can be washed in warm water with a little bit of dish soap and a soft brush. Once dry, the mat should be sticky again, but more re-positional adhesive can be added when needed. 

The power cable and adapter: This is the power cable that plugs into the adapter and then plugs into your cutter. It's very important to only use this adapter with your cutter. A different adapter can cause permanent damage to your cutter's mainboard.

The power cable plugs into the cutter and into the wall socket or a power strip. Remember to always turn off your cutter before unplugging the cable.

The USB cable: This USB cable can be used to connect the cutter directly to your computer via USB. 

The test pen: Your cutter comes with a test pen and an extra refill. The test pen is useful when you're first learning where shapes will cut. Instead of using a blade and possibly damaging the cutting tip, the test pen and paper can be used instead to draw. Also, when you are getting ready to calibrate your cutter's camera, you're going to need the test pen for that procedure. 

The blade holder: The blade holder is used to hold the blade. Be sure to watch the video on how to insert the blade and, even more importantly, properly set the blade exposure based on the material that you are cutting. 

Your cutter comes with two red-capped, 45-degree blades, which are used on materials, such as vinyl, cardstock, HTV, paper label sheets, and other thin materials. It also comes with one blue capped, 60-degree blade, which is used to cut thicker materials, such as foam, magnetic sheets, thin chipboard, candle, wax, and PETG plastic. 

And those are the contents of your plotter cutter machine.