KNK Force Vinyl Cutter

Location

Room 131, 131A Storage

System

Setup:

Materials:

  • KNK Force
  • Charging Cable (has a sticker on it that says “KNK”)
  • WIFI Adapter or Ethernet cable
  • Cutter blade
  • Cutting Mat
  • Pen (necessary for print and cut only)

For WIFI Connection:

Plug the device in and plug the WIFI adapter into it.

For Ethernet Connection:

Plug the ethernet and charging cable only.

Connection:

  1. Press the start button.
  2. A blue light will blink (might take up to 1-2 minutes).
  3. Another light will appear after the blinking:
    • If it is Red: KNK doesn’t receive a connectable WIFI signal (WIFI adapter is required).
    • If it is Green: KNK is in recovery mode and needs a manual reset. See the instructions below.
    • If it is White: KNK is ready for the next step.
  4. Open WIFI settings from your PC and choose KNK_Force network.
  5. KNK is now connected to the PC.

Problems with the connection?

Check Article 2.02.2 in the Official Handbook.

Software:

  • Inkscape is compatible with the device.
  • IP address includes a software with it for cutting.

Workflow with Basics: (7/2/2024 Updated With Visuals)

  • Turn the device on and lift the levers up from the back.

Boot

  • Put the cutting mat under the wheels.
  • Put levers down.
  • Wait for the KNK lights to turn white.
  • Open WIFI settings from the PC and connect knk_force.

Connection

  • Open a browser and put the IP address.
  • Upload SVG.
  • Calibrate the Cutting tool.

Calibration

  • Put Vinyl Paper on the cutting mat and tape it.
  • Prepare and send.

First Cut:

  • You’ll need an IP Address to start cutting. (The KNK with “Print and Cut sticker” has 10.0.0.1 as an IP).
  • IP address can be obtained by:
  • Plug an Ethernet into the machine and the PC.
  • Run Command Prompt on PC.
  • Type ipconfig and see the results of the Ethernet Cable.
  • Or
  • Connect KNK to WIFI.
  • Connect to the KNK via WIFI.
  • Download Angry IP and search for the device.

Cutting:

  • After you get the IP, type it into your search engine.
  • An Interface for KNK will show up.
  • Prepare a design from Inkscape for cutting.
  • After designing in Inkscape, follow File>Save As…>[Name of your file] and select .svg.
  • Open up the browser again and select “Upload a new SVG pattern:”
  • Select your design and wait for the upload. Then return to the main page.
  • Set up your tool (see instructions below)
  • Place your mat and material. Check Article 1.10 in the Official Handbook.
  • Select “Prepare this cutting job”
  • Adjust the starting position of your KNK using arrows and numpad (Depends on the mat and material size)

Setting up the Cutter/Pen tool:

  • Setup for the tool is needed after EVERY TIME you turn KNK on.
  • In the browser UI, select the replace left tool (ALWAYS use the left slot for single tool)
  • Take every tool out if they were left there in the previous session and click continue
  • Put the tool back in and adjust the screws.
  • The tool is set up! For pen or blade tension and adjustments, make sure you read Article 1.08 in the Official Handbook.

Recovery Mode:

Getting the device into recovery mode:

  • Unplug the WIFI adapter and plug the ethernet cable
  • Turn on the KNK and wait for the red light (might take 1-2 minutes)
  • Take the ethernet cable out and back in. Also, plug the WIFI adapter this time
  • Wait for the lights to turn green
  • Now the device is in recovery mode

Setting up a KNK with recovery mode:

  • Select the KNK_Force_Recovery network from WIFI connections. A page will open up on the screen
  • Select LAN if you want to continue the connection with ethernet
  • Save the changes and click continue
  • An IP address will open up.
  • Connect to your regular WIFI network and refresh your KNK connection
  • It is connected and you are all set!

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