User guide

Preparing for a job Operation Instructions SC Cutting Plotters
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AP-75026 Rev 1.0 - 11/01/00
ALIGNMENT FEATURE TO PERFORM CONTOUR CUTS
To perform contour cutting of images, pre-printed on cutting plotter media, the SC series
cutting plotters have been equipped with an alignment feature.
To use this feature, proceed as follows :
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1. 2nd Reference point
2. Origin Mark
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Media Front Edge
a) Print out the image you want to contour
cut. To be able to align the image correctly
in your cutting plotter, make sure 2
registration (reference) marks are printed
along with your image. One is to be placed
at the origin position (2), the second
somewhat further away in X-direction
(length of the vinyl) (1).
b) Load the media into the SC series cutting
plotter.
c) Using the JOG keys, place the TOOL
head at the desired origin point (2). Press
ORIGIN to set the new origin point. A
specific LED sequence will show that the
new origin point has been registered.
d) Using the JOG keys, position the TOOL
head at the 2nd reference point (1). Press
the ORIGIN key for about 2 seconds to
activate the alignment function. A specific
LED sequence will show that the
alignment function is activated.
e) Send the outline data to the cutting
plotter.
The alignment function is automatically reset :
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When a new origin is set from the keyboard.
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When the cutter is reset.
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When the media is removed.
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When the plotter is switched OFF.
REMARK:
The alignment function only works correctly if your software generates data,
starting in the origin position. Many professional cutting & digital printing software
incorporate their own contour cutting function. In this case, the alignment function
incorporated in the cutting plotter is NOT needed.