Step 4: Correcting the Misalignment of Printing and Cutting

This is a correction method performed when printing followed immediately by cutting yields positioning for printing and cutting that is slightly misaligned.

Print alignment marks, perform detection of the printed marks, and then correct the discrepancy. Minor misalignment between the printing and cutting positions may occur due to the thickness of the media. We recommend that you make corrections to match the media you are using.

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Use the following link to view a reference video for this procedure. We recommend that you view this video to understand the overall flow of work.

https://youtu.be/GdQpUs3_jUc
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The BN2-20/20A is shown in this video, but the work and operation procedures are the same for this machine.

Procedure
  1. Click AP-640_Panel_Icon_MENU.
  2. Click Execute under List of Media Settings - Print & Cut Position Adjustment.
    BN-20A_UtilityCropCut
  3. Click Output 1.
    The machine prints and cuts the test pattern. View the printing result, checking for misalignment in the printing position and cutting position.
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    • If the printing and cutting positions are misaligned

      To determine the correction values, carry out the steps for Output 2. Proceed to step 4.

    • If the printing and cutting positions are not misaligned

      This completes the print & cut position adjustment. Click OK to return to the original screen.

  4. Click Output 2.

    The machine prints and cuts the test pattern.

  5. Read the on-screen description and enter each value next to New Value.

    • Feed (F) Adjustment Value: −5.00 to 5.00 mm (−0.2 to 0.19 in.) (in units of 0.01 mm [0.0003 in.])

      • Enter the value at the point where the Output 2 horizontal cutting line intersects the scale.

    • Scan (S) Adjustment Value: −5.00 to 5.00 mm (−0.2 to 0.19 in.) (in units of 0.01 mm [0.0003 in.])

      • Enter the value at the point where the Output 2 vertical cutting line intersects the scale.
  6. Click OK to return to the original screen.
    The values entered for New Value under Feed (F) Adjustment Value and Scan (S) Adjustment Value are applied to Current Value.