Visa källa för Cutting Machine Silhouette Curio 2

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| align="center" |'''Silhouette Curio 2 info'''
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| style="padding:0.1em; font-size:1.0em; background-color:#dfeff2" |'''Usage:''' free for all
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| style="padding:0.1em; font-size:1.0em; background-color:#dfeff2" |'''Model:''' Silhouette Curio 2
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| style="padding:0.1em; font-size:1.0em; background-color:#dfeff2" |'''Work surface:''' 12x12"
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| style="padding:0.1em; font-size:1.0em; background-color:#dfeff2" |'''Clearance:''' 20 mm max thickness
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| style="padding:0.1em; font-size:1.0em; background-color:#dfeff2" |'''Booking:''' First come, first serve
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| style="padding:0.1em; font-size:1.0em; background-color:#dfeff2" |'''Cost:''' None (but vinyl by the dm is purchased in web store)
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| style="padding:0.1em; font-size:1.0em; background-color:#dfeff2" |'''Logging:''' None
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| style="padding:0.1em; font-size:1.0em; background-color:#dfeff2" |'''Location:''' Big Room
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The Silhouette Curio 2 is a precision flatbed cutting machine featuring an electrostatic bed for cutting without a mat, 20mm vertical clearance for thicker materials, and two tool holders. It offers automatic tool detection and material thickness measurement. Supports projects including cutting, engraving, pen plotting, foil heat transfer and embossing.

This cutter is a great all-round choice and easy to load/unload as long as the material is ≤ 12" (30 cm) on both axes. If you need a larger work surface, loading vinyl straight from a roll, or just in a hurry (it's roughly twice as fast), the [[Cutting Machine Silhouette Cameo Pro MK-II|Cameo Pro MK-II]] is for you.

== Setups & settings ==
TODO: add name of Silhouette presets for these tasks
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!What to make
!Material
!Tool
!Support
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|Vinyl sticker/fabric transfer
|Vinyl
|Fixed or AutoBlade
|Debris tray with taped-on Cameo mat
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|Shape-cut card
|Card stock
|Craft blade (orange)
|Debris tray with taped-on Cameo mat
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|Cut fabric
|Fabric
|Rotary blade (gray)
|Debris tray with taped-on Cameo mat
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|Embossed card
|Card stock
|Embossing tool (narrow/wide)
|Debris tray with taped-on soft embossing mat
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|Foil on paper
|Paper & card stock
|Heat foil tool 0.5-2.5
|Cameo mat or electrostatic tray
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|Foil on leather
|Leather
|Heat foil tool 0.5-2.5
|Debris tray, taped-on directly or on Came mat 
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|Foil on acrylic 
|Acrylic (and other hard, smooth plastics)
|Heat foil tool 2.5
|Debris tray with material taped down
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|Paper plotting
|Paper
|Cameo pen/adapter
|Electrostatic tray
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|Surface plotting
|Acrylic, metal, wood etc.
|Marker in pen adapter
|Debris tray with material taped down
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|Engraving
|Acrylic, wood, aluminium, copper
|Power engraver
|Debris tray with material taped down
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== Cutting instructions ==
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|'''Important:''' The electrostatic cutting table '''must always be used with the protective plastic sheet on top'''. Failing to do this will cause permanent damage to the electrostatic grabbing surface. 
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=== Starting the Machine ===
Power on the machine by pressing and holding the power button on the right side.

=== Preparing the cutting Table ===

# Make sure the debris tray (all plastic, raised edges) is mounted in the machine
# To change it, flip the release levers on both sides, pull the table straight out towards you. About halfway out, it can be lifted free.
# Insert the debris tray the same way, flip levers to lock it into the machine
# If you need a Cameo mat, place it within the matching raised markings on the tray, use sticky tape to hold it in place

=== Preparing the material ===
# Place the material you want to cut on the table.
# The material must be completely flat in order to adhere well electrostatically.
# You can also place a regular Cameo mat on top instead.
# Wait for around a minute for the electric charge to grab the material properly.
# Try moving the material with all fingertips on one hand. If it resists movement, the hold is strong enough to cut.
# If the material does not adhere well, switch to the “debris” plate (made entirely of plastic with raised edges) and tape a Cameo mat onto it.

=== Tool selection ===
# To change tools: pull forward on tool holder's protruding tab, lift the tool upward. Iinsert the new tool using the same procedure in reverse.
# The completely white cutting tool is “auto depth” one, suitable for cutting when you are unsure of the exact settings.

=== Software preparation ===
# Start ''Silhouette Studio'' on the computer next to the cutting machines.
# Select Curio 2 in the top right white box. It should say "ready" in green letters, if not, check that it's
## Turned on
## Connected via USB
# Open your design and adjust its size and placement.
# If using the Cameo grid mat for precise placement, select ''Cameo Mat'' from the options on the right side of the window, and adjust the transparency slider so you can see lines and numbers.

=== Cutting ===
# Click the '''SEND''' tab.
# Select the tool(s) you inserted and the material you are using.
# Adjust the force and cutting depth settings.
# For textile transfers, stencils, and use cases, choose '''Mirror''' (unless you have already mirrored your design, earlier in the process).
# Click '''Send'''.
# Your design will now be cut / drawn / engraved

=== Pausing/emergency stop ===

* Press the ⏸️ button in the control panel (only lit while cutting)
* To cancel cutting completely:
*# Long press the pause button again for ≈ 10 seconds
*# Find the cut job listed next to the Send button in Silhouette studio. Press close ╳ next to the cut job.
* To resume, press ⏸️ button again

== Pen plotting instructions ==
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Pen plotting can create stunning designs using materials and inks not available with ordinary printers. The Silhouette system allows special plotting pens in a variety of colors, as well as attaching your own pens provided they fit in one of the available pen holders.

# Choose material:
## For copy paper and other thin papers, use the electrostatic mat (with protective sheet, but no additional mat on top)
## For thicker materials that might not adhere properly to the electrostatic mat: use a Cameo mat with suitable adhesion strength taped onto the debris (non-electrostatic) tray
# Choose pen:
#* Silhouette pen:
#*# [[Fil:Silhouette standard Pen holder assembly.jpg|ingen|miniatyr|150x150px|Insert pen into holder]][[Fil:Pen holder mounted.jpg|ingen|miniatyr|200x200px|Mount pen holder to cutter just like a blade tool]]
#* Custom pen ("C" adapter)
#*# Try out the 3 colored adapter rings to see which one fits your pen the most snugly[[Fil:Silhouette pen adapter parts.jpg|ingen|miniatyr|200x200px|Inserting the pen into adapter ring of suitable size]]
#*# Insert pen into the white bottom part and screw the adapter into it
#*# The pen tip must reach out of the bottom hole at just the correct distance.
#*## Push the pen as far as it will go out of the white holder
#*## Attach the transparent pen holder cap, pushing the pen back in until the cap is fully in place
#*## Check that the pen tip sits centered in the cap[[Fil:Silhouette pen adapter parts (assembled).jpg|ingen|miniatyr|200x200px|Pen adapter assembled, note the transparent cap, pen tip should be just touching it.]]
#*# Screw on the white top adapter ring, gentle fingers as it is prone to breaking
#*# Check that there is no play (wiggle) in the pen
#*# Mount pen assembly in tool position 2, just like a cutting tool[[Fil:Pen adapter fitted to Curio 2.png|ingen|miniatyr|267x267px|Adapter with pen fitted to Curio tool holder #2]]
#*# ''TODO: list of known pen types that fit one of the adapters''
# Perform the same steps in Silhouette studio as for cutting, selecting "Pen holder", suitable material, and "Sketch" instead of Cut.
#To plot in '''multiple colors''', use the "Cut line by color" feature to only plot lines having the currently mounted pen color. Then switch pen color, change the setting accordingly, and plot again.[[Fil:Selecting tool actions.jpg|ingen|miniatyr|200x200px|In the send panel, tool action can be determined by color]]

== Accessories ==

* Cutting mats with registration grid
* Heat pen
* Power engraver
* Leather punch
* Embossing tool
* Gel pens
* Pen Holder (for regular pens)
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