The “DNC” which you see on the key, refers to “Direct” or “Distributed Numerical Control”, a technique to transfer data from a computer to a machine controller.
This function key will allow you to access files directly from the host computer’s memory. DNC allows you to load jobs without the engraving program running.

• Press the DNC function key.
  An Explorer window will open in which you can choose the right folder. When in the right filder, double-click the job you want to engrave, or single-click on the jobname and confirm with the “Open” button in the lower right corner of your window.
• The message field on the virtual pendent will display the following message:
  | jobname (name of the job)
  | Press START.
• Press one of the following function keys to execute the proper command:
  • START - Will execute the selected job file.
  • CANCEL - Will cancel out the selected job file.
  • PAUSE - Will allow you to change a tool, while holding the file in queue.
• When the file is finished running, the display will return to the main screen.