To start module server:

1. Start Menu > node.js command prompt

2. type in the command prompt:

cd Desktop

3. type in the command prompt:

node mod_server.js


4. In FAB modulues:

Command to replace lpr -Pvinyl on mod.cba.mit.edu
print /d:\\PHYS-FAB-3\vinyl



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Quick Start:

To Load vinyl:

1. Lift the loading lever on the back left of the cutter to raise the rolling wheels

2. Load the vinyl from the back. If it is a roll place it on the rotating tray
   in the back of machine. Raise the loading lever up to lock material in place.
   Press "enter" on the keypad. Select sheet or roll and press "enter again"

3. Set the rolling wheels to desired location. Wheel on the left must be placed
   somewhere within the long white line on the left. The right wheel must line up
   with one of the short white lines

4. Toggle cutting head with the arrows located on the keypad. Send it to desired location.
Hold down the origin key to set 0,0.


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To print picture:

1. Create a black and white png


2. To start the module server
In command window (node.js) type:

cd desktop
node mod_server.js

This should establish communication with the cutter


3. In a browser navigate to   fabmodules.org   (firefox seems to be a good one)

From the menu items along the top 

*pick image
*choose ouput format-Roland Vinyl
*process- choose material (vinyl, copper, epoxy)

choose the appropriate force (about 120gf for vinyl)
in the send command box type: print /d:\\PHYS-FAB-3\vinyl

4. Calculate the cutting path and send