Aligning the Object to Be Printed on to the Grid

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IMPORTANT This section is only applicable to models with a flat table. The procedure cannot be used for belt-driven models (CO-640 B200 and CO-300 B200).

This section explains how to affix printable media to the table and printing grid lines onto the media.

These printed grid lines can be used to align the object to be printed on, making it easier to set the printing position.

If the media becomes dirty or unusable, replace it.

<Items required>

  • Printable media that meets the following requirements:

    Highly breathable

    Uniform thickness

    Minimal expansion/contraction due to temperature or humidity

  • Tape for securing media
  • Squeegee

  • Print data for grid lines

    Click here for printing data with 10 mm (0.39 in.) spacing: （Adobe Illustrator EPS file）

    * The data is for the maximum printing area. Remove any unnecessary lines so that the grid does not extend beyond the media on the table.

Procedure
  1. Use the table control panel to move the printer to a location where it will not interfere with the work.

    Press and hold [TS : START Z] until a sound is heard. The printer will rise to the highest point.

    Then, press and hold [TS : END X] until a sound is heard. The printer will move to the back of the table.

  2. Place the media on the table.
    Place the media in the lower-right front corner of the maximum printing area.
  3. Tap [TS : VACUUM] in the table control panel.

    While the media is being suctioned against the table, remove any wrinkles from the media with a squeegee.

    Place the object to be printed on atop the media as a test, and confirm that the object to be printed on can still be suctioned through the media.

    If the object to be printed on cannot be suctioned, the media is not suitable for use on the table. In such cases, try different media.

  4. After removing all of the wrinkles, secure the media with tape.
  5. Press and hold [TS : START X] in the table control panel until a sound is heard.
    The printer will move to the lower-right front corner of the printable range.
  6. Press and hold [TS : AUTO Z] in the table control panel.

    The printer will descend while [TS : AUTO Z] is pressed.

    A sensor is used to detect the height and stop the descent. When the printer is stopped, the height will be set as the print surface height.

    Keep pressing [TS : AUTO Z] until the printer stops descending.

  7. Edit the print data so that it does not extend beyond the size of the media on the table.
    Save the file in EPS format.
  8. Start VersaWorks and input the print data.
    Drag the file to the job list.
  9. Double-click the job registered in step 8, and open the job settings window.

    Set the print quality and other settings as necessary. Do not change the printing position from the default setting (0,0).

    When finished configuring the settings, click OK to close the window.

  10. Click vw-icon_print to print.