SP300 basics

[The Giraffe]

The bullet has been bitten and I'm the proud father of a Roland SP300. It is used but very gently (less than 3 hours). Everything seems to run swimmingly with the exception of the sheet cut function. The blade travels to the far left, dips then returns without cutting anything.

I went against my normal instincts and read the instructions but to no avail. I'm doing everything it says to do.

What am I missing?

 

[ChiknNutz]

All I can offer is to ensure that there is a cut-off blade in there.

 

[Mason]

Is there a cutoff blade in it?

just stating the obvious..

 

[The Giraffe]

Yup.

Upon further inspection, I can see how it operates. The carriage rides far left to a stopper that pushes the blade toggle down. It's not pushing it far enough to "catch" the blade in the down position. It returns home without the blade down.

I don't see a tensioner or anything that would change this.

 

[The Giraffe]

Bump.

Printing and contour cutting like a dream.

Still no sheet cut.

 

[AllSquare Jason]

Call me - I can help -

Jason
888.286.8801

 

[The Giraffe]

Thanks Jason.

I'll give you the 4th off and call tomorrow.

Everyone have a safe holiday.