Specifications
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1. Launch Adobe Illustrator
2. Open label in AI (File > Open)
3. Select die-line in layers (will highlight blue)
Cut or die-line is in layers dialogue box (if layers box not open, go to top menu
bar & select Window > layers (conrm the ‘eye’ is in the left box to show cut line))
4. Go to top menu bar and select: File > Allen direct cut
5. Rotate original image on screen to match actual roll orientation in nisher
(Click properties in Allen direct cut dialogue box; change “Rotation” if necessary)
6. Load cores onto waste matrix and take-up mandrels
7. Web material under silver weed roller (narrow roller that has collapsible side so it can be
removed), separate the top layer of material from the liner. Web it over silver dancer arm then
attach it to the waste take up (matrix) mandrel. Now web the liner over the silver stationary roller
and adhear to lower core.
8. Turn on matrix switch (silver switch on side of control panel on nisher)
9. Turn on take-up switch (tension knob controls speed/tension of take up mandrel)
10. Press “cut” button in allen direct cut window. The nisher will cut one frame. Inspect to see
that the cut is acceptable. If not, adjust force or blade depth. Also, check the accuracy of the
registration cut to the SmartMark.
11. If Space Between Jobs was set correctly the blade will be over the next registration mark. To copy:
press copy > choose number of copies > press select.
1.2.6.4 Sending Cut Files to Axxis HS Digital Label Finisher