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# HOW TO USE KNK FORCE

## 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 )
- 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
Plug the device in and plug the WIFI adapter into it.

### For Ethernet Connection:
Plug the ethernet and charging cable only
Plug the ethernet and charging cable only.

## Connection:

* Press the start button
* A blue light will blink (might take up to 1-2 minutes)
* 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
* Open WIFI settings from your PC and choose KNK_Force network
* KNK is now connected to the PC

Problems with connection? Check [Article 2.02.2](https://www.iloveknk.com/0um/Force-with-C3/KNKForce-with-C3-UM.pdf) in the PDF

### Software:

* Sure Cuts a Lot (SCAL) is a software that includes KNK Force machine support. See the download link [here](https://www.craftedge.com/download/downloads.php)
* Softwares like Inkscape are also usable with KNK Force. However, most of them require an extension to connect the device.

### SCAL First Cut:

* [This Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcJj5l7TY34) might help for the first cut to learn about the software.
* 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
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](https://www.iloveknk.com/0um/Force-with-C3/KNKForce-with-C3-UM.pdf) in the PDF.

## Software:
- Inkscape is compatible with the device.
- IP address includes a software with it for cutting.

## 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.
![A square design](SquareKNK.png)
- After designing in Inkscape, follow File>Save As…>[Name of your file] and select .svg.
![Saving](FileSaveKNK.png)
- 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](https://www.iloveknk.com/0um/Force-with-C3/KNKForce-with-C3-UM.pdf) for the mat details)
- 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](https://www.iloveknk.com/0um/Force-with-C3/KNKForce-with-C3-UM.pdf) in the PDF.

## 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
* 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:
### 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 from SCAL
* It is connected and you are all set!
* 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!

## For further questions,
* Check the [C3 User Manual (recommended)](https://www.iloveknk.com/0um/Force-with-C3/KNKForce-with-C3-UM.pdf) or [SCAL 5 User Manual](https://www.iloveknk.com/0um/Force-with-SCAL5/KNKForce-with-SCAL5-UM.pdf).
Or
* [KNK Manuals Page](https://www.iloveknk.com/support/knk-force-support-page/) for video support & more
* Check the [C3 User Manual (recommended)](https://www.iloveknk.com/0um/Force-with-C3/KNKForce-with-C3-UM.pdf) or [SCAL 5 User Manual](https://www.iloveknk.com/0um/Force-with-SCAL5/KNKForce-with-SCAL5-UM.pdf).
Or
* [KNK Manuals Page](https://www.iloveknk.com/support/knk-force-support-page/) for video support & more



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