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(10) Once the alignment is in place and the arrows have turned blue, press the Home button and then press
Stop on the Main Screen to save the calibration and conclude the process:
3.04 Performing a PNC in SignMaster
3.04.1 Summary of Steps
• Here are the typical steps when performing a PNC application:
◊ Prepare the image(s) that will be printed which can include the following:
o An imported raster image such as a JPG or PNG or BMP file
o A vector image (either imported or designed in SignMaster) that will be printed but not cut
o Text that will printed but not cut
◊ Prepare the cut lines which can include:
o The resulting cut lines from tracing imported raster files. Refer to Section 5.01 for details on using
the Trace function in SignMaster.
o A contour cut around the outside of the traced image: Refer to Section 5.01.
o Any other vector shapes, either imported or designed in SignMaster: Refer to Section 5.02.
◊ Print the project, after selecting reg mark properties, location of project on the page, and printer options.
◊ Perform a test cut so that you know the best cut settings to use for the printed material. This test cut can
often be performed on the printout itself if there is room in the waste area of the project.
◊ Perform the cutting process.
3.04.2 Step-by-Step Simple PNC Project
(1) While it’s not a requirement, it can be helpful in designing if the Drawing Area dimensions match the
printout size you plan to use. For this tutorial, Letter size (8.5” x 11”) will be used. But you can use much
larger sizes, if you have the ability to print in those dimensions.
(2) To change the Drawing Area, click on the down arrow to open a drop-down menu with many page options
or just enter the dimensions directly:
Press Stop