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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18px; ">The mighty Jaguar II, a vinyl cutter of ancient lineage, had fallen into obscurity within the hallowed halls of Pumping Station: One. Its newer, more versatile kin, the Mimaki CJV30-160, had usurped its throne, a sleek and powerful creature that could both print and cut with unparalleled precision.</span><br>

 

 

<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18px; ">Rumors swirled about the Jaguar II's demise, whispers that it was a relic, broken and beyond repair. Few knew the truth: the ancient software, a relic of a bygone era, was incompatible with the modern systems that governed the space. The ancient Windows, a dinosaur in the digital age, could not coexist with the Jaguar II's demands.</span><br>

 

 

<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 18px; ">Before the truth could be revealed, the Jaguar II met its fate, cast out into the digital void and the physical realm. It was banished from the hallowed halls, its frame discarded, its spirit extinguished. Its legacy, however, lives on, a cautionary tale of technological obsolescence and the importance of preserving knowledge. And so, the makers of Pumping Station: One continue their work, ever mindful of the past, and ever hopeful for the future.</span>

 

 

 

2018-11-03:  Perfect working condition. Cut 60 square feet today.

[[Viral Authorizations|Viral]]. Any authorized user can train and authorize another. Record authorizations on this wiki page, below. At the moment there are no regularly scheduled authorization sessions. Contact/ask an authorized user or the area host.  

== Tips on how to use (After Authorized) ==

The full manual can be found here:

[https://www.manualslib.com/download/1058726/Gcc-Technologies-Jaguar-Ii-Series.html]

 

== Loading Media ==

* Slide in the media (up to 24" or 600mm). It helps to have a rectangular piece so the machine can recognize the size. Center it over some of the grooved rollers so they are as close to the edges as possible.

The Software used is CoCut Standard 2015. We no longer use the software that came with the cutter.

The software does import svg or ai files. One thing to be careful with svg is to set your document settings to 96 DPI. This way exporting from your editing software then importing to CoCut Pro will maintain actual physical size.  

When your graphic is ready to cut, click the File -> Output menu. This will bring up the "Output to device" window.  

Things you need to set on this window:

 

Do Preview your cut because depending on your setting the cut layout is not necessary exactly what you laid out in the svg file. Note also that in the preview you can rearrange the layout, including duplicating, rotating, or removing cuts.

 

If you're having trouble accepting your media, sunlight from the window may be affecting the sensors. Roll the vinyl cutter away from the direct sunlight.

The output settings for speed and pressure can be set on the machine itself.

== Recommended Authorizers ==

== Authorized Users ==

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