If the printing position and the cutting position are offset as shown in the following figure, you can correct the issue by adjusting either the printing position or the cutting position. This example shows the procedure for adjusting the printing position.
*1: Intended cutting line *2: Actual cutting line |
Procedure
The Crop Mark Adjustment dialog box appears.
Adjust the Base X and Base Y values to eliminate the offset, and then click OK.
Do not change the W and L values at this point.
Align the position with respect to this side. |
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(1): Origin (2): Cutting line (3): Printing position |
Change the Base X value. If the cutting position is offset to the right of the printing position, increase the value; if it is offset to the left of the printing position, decrease the value. In the case shown in the above figure, increase Base X.
Change the Base Y value. If the cutting position is offset above the printing position, increase the value; if it is offset below the printing position, decrease the value. In the case shown in the above figure, increase Base Y.
If the printing and cutting positions are offset at a location distant from the origin as shown in the following figure even after adjusting the positions with Base X and Base Y values, it is possible that the distance between the printed crop marks is offset from the settings (W and L). This may be due to the expansion or contraction of the material or distortion in the printing. Proceed to step 4.
Just the part that is distant from the origin is offset. |
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(1): Origin (2): Cutting line (3): Printing position |
The actual distance is longer than the W and L settings.
However, the values are merely guidelines. The optimal values must be found by changing the values and actually cutting the material several times.
CAUTION
Before changing the settings, check that the Base X and Base Y settings have been adjusted with respect to a line or point close to the origin. If they were not, the adjustment result of step 3 will be offset if the W and L settings are changed.
This may be because the distance between the printed crop marks is longer than the setting. In this case, set the W and L values greater than the settings to make the adjustment.
(1): Origin (2): Cutting line (3): Printing position |
This may be because the distance between the printed crop marks is shorter than the setting. In this case, set the W and L values smaller than the settings to make the adjustment.
(1): Origin (2): Cutting line (3): Printing position |
CAUTION
The values entered in the Crop Mark Adjustment dialog box are effective only when Fine adjustment in the Printing Setup dialog box is enabled. All the entered values are cleared if Fine adjustment is disabled or if the W and L values of Crop marks are changed.
If the Sensor Fails to Read the Crop Marks
If the sensor fails to read the crop marks, the screen in the figure appears. If this screen appears, proceed to "Crop Marks Cannot Be Read."
If this does not resolve the issue, refer to "Cutting in Tool Mode (1)," and then perform positioning in tool mode.