Plug-in Cutting Software Cut Simply and Directly Reference Guide MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. D203449-12 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword ......................................................................... vi Note .................................................................................vi New Functions of FineCut9 .............................................vii System Requirement ......................................................viii System and software ..................................................... viii How to Read This Manual ............................................... ix CHAPTER 1 Preparation Setting of Plotter ..................................................... 1-2 Installation of FineCut ............................................. 1-3 Online Information .................................................. 1-7 Connecting to the Plotter ........................................ 1-8 Entering the Serial Key ........................................... 1-9 Upgrading from a Previous Version ...................... 1-10 Issue a serial key. ...................................................1-10 CHAPTER 2 Basic Cutting Basic Cutting .......................................................... 2-2 Basic cutting ..............................................................2-2 Fill and Stroke of an Object .......................................2-5 CHAPTER 3 Creating Register Marks Work Flow ............................................................... 3-2 Making a Frame (Cutting Line) ............................... 3-4 Making Register Marks ........................................... 3-5 Register Marks ..........................................................3-5 CG, CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series, TPC ........................................3-7 CF2, DC, CF3 series ...............................................3-10 CFL-605RT .............................................................3-12 CF22-1225 ..............................................................3-14 Trotec Speedy Series, Gravotech LS series ...........3-17 Cutting an Object .................................................. 3-18 CG-EX series ..........................................................3-18 CG-FX, CG-FXII, CG-FXII Plus, CG-75ML, CG-60SR, CG-SRII, CG-SRIII, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series ........................3-19 CF2, DC, CF3 series ...............................................3-28 CFL-605RT .............................................................3-36 ii CF22-1225 .............................................................. 3-52 Trotec Speedy Series ............................................. 3-59 Gravotech LS series ............................................... 3-59 CHAPTER 4 Advanced operations-from FineCut Command Bars Recognizing Stroke Weight and Overlap ............... 4-2 Trapping ................................................................. 4-3 Joining Paths ......................................................... 4-4 Making a Precut Line around an Object ................. 4-5 Creating Shadow / Edge ........................................ 4-6 Importing / Outputting Plot File .............................. 4-7 Importing a plot file ................................................... 4-7 Outputting a plot file .................................................. 4-8 Extracting the Outline ............................................. 4-9 Trace simply ............................................................. 4-9 Trace with detail setting .......................................... 4-10 Outputting to RasterLink (CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150, Trotec Speedy series, TPC, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225) ............................ 4-11 How to set cutting paths ......................................... 4-15 Outputting to the Trotec laser plotter ................... 4-17 Output cutting data directly from FineCut to the laser engraving machine. ....................................... 4-18 Create register marks in FineCut, then perform printing and cutting. ................................................ 4-19 Outputting to a Gravotech laser engraving machine. .............................................................. 4-22 Outputting cut data from FineCut. .......................... 4-25 Create register marks in FineCut, then perform printing and cutting. ................................................ 4-27 Setting Output Condition ...................................... 4-30 Separating and Cutting Lines (CF/DC/CF2/ CF3 (except M-Head) series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225) .......................................................... 4-32 Cutting with the line separated ............................... 4-32 The blade shapes and the setting of line separation ............................................................... 4-36 iii CHAPTER 5 Advanced operations-from Plot Screen Scaling an Object ................................................... 5-2 Scaling an object with a fixed aspect ratio ................5-2 Scaling only width or length of an object ...................5-3 Cutting an Object Multiple Times (Copy) ................ 5-4 Dividing and Cutting an Object (Tiling) ................... 5-6 Cutting an Object on Each Color ............................ 5-8 Cutting an Object on Each Layer .......................... 5-10 Setting the Output Order/Tool on Each Color/Layer ........................................................... 5-12 Setting Output Condition on Each Color/Layer ..... 5-14 Making Effective Use of Sheet ............................. 5-16 Setting Connection to the Plotter .......................... 5-17 Link Cut and Print (ID cut) .................................... 5-18 Preparation ..............................................................5-19 Check ......................................................................5-20 Create data .............................................................5-20 ID Cut Procedure ....................................................5-22 Setting Head Position after Plotting ...................... 5-25 Checking the Cutting Process by Preview ............ 5-27 CHAPTER 6 Advanced operations-others Editting the Line ...................................................... 6-2 Setting Cutting Start Position .................................. 6-3 Specifying the Cut Direction ................................... 6-5 Registering Favorite ............................................... 6-7 Registering output conditions for “Favorite” ..............6-7 Registering a tool as a “Favorite” ..............................6-8 Changing registered contents of a “Favorite” ............6-9 Applying “Favorite” when cutting .............................6-10 Cutting with CF3 Series (M-Head) ........................ 6-11 CHAPTER 7 Description of Functions FineCut Menu ......................................................... 7-2 How to display FineCut menu ...................................7-2 Menu .........................................................................7-2 [Plotter / User Setup] Screen .................................. 7-4 Plotter ........................................................................7-4 iv Output Condition Setup ............................................ 7-5 Communication ....................................................... 7-13 Machine Setup ........................................................ 7-14 Plot Dialog .............................................................. 7-15 Alert Display ........................................................... 7-16 Other ....................................................................... 7-17 [Plot] Screen ........................................................ 7-18 [Plot Out] Screen .................................................. 7-28 [Outline Extraction] Screen .................................. 7-33 Trace simply ........................................................... 7-33 Trace with detail setting .......................................... 7-34 [Output to RasterLink] Screen .............................. 7-36 [About FineCut] Screen ........................................ 7-39 Setting Cutting Start Position ............................... 7-40 [Online Information] Screen ................................. 7-41 Uninstallation of FineCut ...................................... 7-42 CHAPTER 8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ..................................................... 8-2 Communication port error occurs while plotting ....... 8-2 Sheet size does not change ..................................... 8-2 A part of contour protrudes ....................................... 8-2 Note for trapping ....................................................... 8-3 Note for cutting an object with a sharp corner .......... 8-4 Cutting and printing are misaligned when ID cut outputting the data including image .......................... 8-4 LAN connection fails in “CJV300 Plus series” or “UCJV300 / 150 series” ............................................ 8-5 Error Messages ...................................................... 8-6 CorelDRAW Object List ......................................... 8-7 v Foreword Thank you very much for purchasing a product of MIMAKI. FineCut, a plug-in software for CorelDRAW, offers simple operation and stable cutting environment which has never been realized by other cutting software. Note • This Operation Manual has been carefully prepared for your easy understanding, however, please do not hesitate to contact a distributor in your district or our office if you have any inquiry. • Description contained in this Operation Manual are subject to change without notice for improvement. • Do not copy this software to any other disk for the purpose of other than making a backup disk or load it in memory for the purpose of other than execution. • Except for the damages prescribed in Warranty Notes of MIMAKI Engineering Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for effects (including loss of income, indirect damages, special damages, or other financial damages) resulting from the use or non-use of the product. This also applies to the case when MIMAKI Engineering is notified of the possibility of damages. For example, MIMAKI Engineering Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for damages of media (work) caused by using this product and indirect damages caused by a product created using the media. • You can also download the latest operation manual from our website. FineCut, RasteLink and CuttingLink are registered trademarks of MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. CorelDRAW is a trademark of Corel Corporation. Trotec is a trademark of Trotec company. Gravotech is a trademark of Gravotech company. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the U.S.A. Each of the company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of each individual company. Reproduction of this manual is strictly prohibited. All Rights Reserved.Copyright © 2019 MIMAKI ENGINEERING Co., Ltd. vi New Functions of FineCut9 Direct output from FineCut to a laser engraving machines (Trotec Speedy Series, Gravotech LS Series). ( P.4-17, P.4-22) You can output the cutting data from FineCut to the Trotec Speedy Series or the Gravotech LS Series and then perform laser cutting. The compatible models are as follows. • Trotec Speedy Series:laser engraving machines 100/ 300/ 360/ 400 • Gravotech LS Series:LS100IQ, LS100Ex, LS100Ex_Energy, LS900, LS900XP, LS900Energy, LS900Edge, LS1000XP, LS_Energy8 Automatic register mark detection using a camera with the laser engraving machine, Gravotech LS series. ( P.4-23) With the Gravotech LS series, you can automatically detect register marks using a camera. vii System Requirement System and software The following conditions are required to use FineCut9. Item Requirement Computer IBM PC or compatible mounting Pentium processor or compatible CPU Microsoft Windows7 Microsoft Windows8.1 Microsoft Windows10 OS Monitor 1024 x 768 pixels, or higher resolution is required Software CorelDRAW®Graphics Suite X7, X7(64-bit), X8, X8(64-bit), 2017, 2017(64bit), 2018, 2018(64bit), 2019, 2019(64bit) CorelDRAW®Technical Suite X7, X7(64-bit), 2017, 2017(64bit), 2018, 2018(64bit), 2019, 2019(64-bit) Plotter MIMAKI MIMAKI CG series (CG-45 or later), MIMAKI CF series, MIMAKI CF2 series, product MIMAKI DC series, MIMAKI CF3 series, MIMAKI CJV30 series, MIMAKI TPC, MIMAKI CJV300/150 series, MIMAKI CJV300 Plus series, MIMAKI CFL-605RT, MIMAKI UCJV300/150 series, MIMAKI CF22-1225 Others Trotec Speedy Series (100/300/360/400) Gravotech LS series: LS100IQ, LS100Ex, LS100Ex_Energy, LS900Edge, LS1000XP, LS_Energy8 Online Information function LS900, LS900XP, LS900Energy, As described in “OS” above Connection MIMAKI Serial connection (crossing cable) or USB connection or LAN connection product Others Trotec Speedy Series: USB connection (virtual COM port) • It is necessary to install virtual COM port driver. Gravotech LS Series: USB connection • It is necessary to install the Gravotech L-Solution driver. • When performing register mark detection with the camera: A USB connection for the camera is required separately from the USB connection for data. Camera driver installation is required. Others Compliant with the operation environment of CorelDRAW® used • If MIMAKI plotters are used, a USB serial adapter is required for output from a USB port to a serial port. (USB-serial adapter (Option: OPT-SS036) is recommended) Some USB-serial adapter may not operate normally because of a problem between the adapter and the operating system of the computer. Before using other manufacturer’s adapter, contact the manufacturer for problems between the adapter and OS in use. viii How to Read This Manual Notations Menu items and buttons displayed in each screen are enclosed in square brackets like [File] menu. Symbols • Indicates cautions or procedures you must perform. • Describes useful information. • Indicates a page of related contents for reference. FineCut menu FineCut tool menu is displayed as follows on CorelDRAW. In this manual, it is called “FineCut Command Bars”. ix x CHAPTER 1 Preparation This chapter describes how to set the plotter, install FineCut, and set the connection to the plotter. Before using FineCut, work in the order described in this chapter. Setting of Plotter ...................................................... 1-2 Installation of FineCut.............................................. 1-3 Online Information ................................................... 1-7 Connecting to the Plotter ......................................... 1-8 Entering the Serial Key............................................ 1-9 Upgrading from a Previous Version....................... 1-10 Issue a serial key. .................................................... 1-10 Setting of Plotter Before using FineCut, set the plotter used as described below. Plotter Item Setting ORIGIN SELECT LOW RIGHT CG-FX Series, CG-FXII Series, CG-FXII Plus series, CG-75ML, CG-60SR, CG-SRII, CG-SRIII Series ORIGIN SELECT LOW RIGHT • Set all for each tool. CF Series CF2 Series, DC Series, CF3 Series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225 MARK DETECT 1Pt DIST REVI AFTER offset A 0.0mm offset B 0.0mm COPIES A (↑ ) 1 (sheet) COPIES B ( ←) 1 (sheet) ROTATION OFF PRIORITY HOST Register Mark Setting CJV30 Series, TPC, CJV300/150 Series, CJV300 Plus series, UCJV300/150 Series Register Mark Setting CG-EX Series MARK DETECT 1Pt OFFSET Y (← ) 0.0mm OFFSET X (↑ ) 0.0mm COPIES Y (←) 1 (sheet) COPIES X (↑) 1 (sheet) CMD SW Enable ORIGIN LOW-LEFT CIRCLE θ CORRECTION Enter an angle of positive number CMD SW Enable ORIGIN LOW-LEFT (LOW-RIGHT for CF3) CIRCLE θ CORRECTION Enter an angle of positive number EXPAND OFF MARK DETECT • Register mark detection cannot be set unless the expand is set to OFF. <MULTI-PASS>-CUT START 1-2 1pt OFF Installation of FineCut Obtain FineCut9 by downloading it from the official MIMAKI website, then install it. • In case the CorelDRAW has never been activated after the installation, an error message is displayed during installing and its installation shall be interrupted. Activate the displayed version of CorelDRAW once, exit CorelDRAW, then install FineCut. • The product to use varies depending on your operating system. Use [Select OS] to select your operating system, then download FineCut9 for your OS. 2 Double-click the downloaded file. • The file is expanded and the Finecut 9 installer menu is launched. • If you close the FineCut 9 installer menu. (1) Open the "FineCut 9 **" folder on the desktop. (2) Double-click “CDMenu.exe” to launch it. 3 Click the "FineCut9 for CorelDRAW Setup" button that matches your Illustrator. • Installation has begun. 4 Click [Next]. 1-3 Preparation 1 Download FineCut9 from the official MIMAKI website (https:// mimaki.com/). 1 5 Check the Software License Agreement. • Read through the agreement, click [I accept the terms in the license agreement] to consent the agreement, and click [Next]. 6 Check the CorelDRAW to be installed on, and click [Next]. • Uncheck the CorelDRAW not to be installed on. 7 Click [Install]. 8 Click [Finish]. 1-4 • Installation starts. Installation of FineCut 9 1 If USB driver does not exist, a screen shown on the right appears. Click [Yes]. Preparation 10 Click [Yes] to register the FineCut icons. • If USB driver exists, go to the step 16. 11 Click [Next]. 12 Check the Software License Agreement. • Read through the agreement, click [I accept the terms in the license agreement] to consent the agreement, and click [Next]. 13 Click [Install]. • Installation starts. 1-5 14 Click [OK]. 15 Click [Finish]. 16 Click [Finish]. • Connect the plotter. • Installation is complete. Next, go to "Online Information". ( 1-6 P.1-7) Online Information If a new information about FineCut is found, the following screen appears when using FineCut first. Click necessary items and check the information. ( P.7-41 for details) 1 Preparation Next, go to "Connecting to the Plotter". ( P.1-8) 1-7 Connecting to the Plotter Before outputting data to the plotter, set the plotter on FineCut. • Set the same values for Plotter and Communication as the settings on the plotter. If the entered values differ from the settings on the plotter, objects will not be cut normally. 1 When using FineCut first after the installation, the screen shown on the right appears. Click [Setting]. 2 Select the plotter used. 3 Click [Communication] tab and select the port of the plotter. • Select the plotter used on [Model]. P.7-4) Set the other items as needed. ( • After selecting the port, click [Connection test] to check the plotter is correctly connected. ( P.7-13 for details) 4 Click [OK] to save the setting. Next, go to "Entering the Serial Key".( 1-8 P.1-9) Entering the Serial Key After FineCut is installed, a serial key input screen is displayed the first time you execute a FineCut function. • The serial key is required again if the software is reinstalled or updated. Keep it in a safe place to avoid losing it. 1 1 Enter the serial key, which is on the FineCut9 package, then click [OK]. Preparation • The serial key is on an adhesive label on the inside of the box lid. Serial key • When updating from a previous version of FineCut, enter the serial key issued by the FineCut9 Serial Key Issuance Tool.( P.1-10 "Upgrading from a Previous Version") • To use the software in trial mode, select [Trial] and click [OK]. The software can be used in trial mode for up to 60 days. Preparation is now complete. 1-9 Upgrading from a Previous Version In order to upgrade FineCut old version (FineCut 8), it is necessary to issue a serial key with "FineCut 9 Serial Key Issue Tool". You will need the following to upgrade from a previous version of FineCut. Windows Operating system running “Serial Key Issuance Tool” Microsoft® Windows®7 Microsoft® Windows®8.1 ® ® Microsoft Windows 10 Computer capable of reading CD-ROMs PC running "Serial Key • While running the serial key issuing tool, the CD-ROM driveis required for the process of readIssuance Tool" ing the old version CD-ROM. • There is no problem with a computer other than the one on which FineCut 9 is installed. FineCut9 Serial Key Issuance Tool Previous version of FineCut This utility issues a serial key for upgrading. • This utility is included in the folder after expanding or mounting the file downloaded from our official website (https://mimaki.com/). Installation disc for a previous version of FineCut Issue a serial key. When a CD-ROM drive is installed in the computer to be upgraded to FineCut9 Previous version PC with FineCut 9 installed = PC running "Serial Key Issuance Tool" 1 Click the "FineCut 9 Serial Key Issuance Tool (for Windows)" button in the FineCut 9 installer menu. • If you close the FineCut 9 installer menu. (1) Open the "FineCut 9 **" folder on the desktop (2) Double-click "FineCut9 Serial Key Issuance Tool" to start it. 2 1-10 On the first screen of the FineCut9 serial key issuance wizard, click [Next]. Upgrading from a Previous Version 3 Insert the disc for a previous version of FineCut, then click [Next]. 4 A serial key for FineCut9 is issued. 5 Enter the issued serial key according to "Entering the Serial Key (P.1-9)". 1 Preparation • No serial key is issued unless the disc is for a version of FineCut that is eligible for upgrading. • Make a note of this serial key as it will be needed for reinstallation, version upgrades, etc. • If you lose your note, you can reissue the serial key with the FineCut9 serial issuance tool. 1-11 When a CD-ROM drive is not installed in the PC to be upgraded to FineCut9 Download the appropriate installer for your computer's operating system. Previous version PC with FineCut 9 installed PC running "Serial Key Issuance Tool" Perform all the following processing on a computer that can read CD-ROM (a computer that executes the "Serial Key Issuance Tool"). 1 Prepare the operation system (Windows or Macintosh) of the computer that can read the CD-ROM. 2 Download the FineCut9 installer that matches the operating system of your computer from our official website (https://mimaki.com/). 3 If you are using a Windows, double-click the downloaded file. 4 After that, refer to Step 1 (P.1-10) to Step 4 (P.1-11) of "Issue a serial key.". 1-12 • The file is expanded and the Finecut 9 installer menu is launched. CHAPTER 2 Basic Cutting This section describes basic procedures of cutting. Basic Cutting ........................................................... 2-2 Basic cutting .............................................................. 2-2 Fill and Stroke of an Object ....................................... 2-5 Basic Cutting Basic cutting The following steps show how to cut ABC in the lower right of A3 size sheet, and how to cut a frame away from surroundings of ABC by 5mm, using MIMAKI CG series. A3 size sheet Frame 1 Load a A3 size sheet into the plotter so that it is wider than it is tall. • For the sheet loading or the plotter operation, refer to the Operation Manual supplied with the plotter. 2 Set the plotter to REMOTE mode. • FineCut cannot load the sheet length set on the plotter in LOCAL mode. 3 Start CorelDRAW and create a new document. • You do not need to set A3 for the paper size. • If the following screens appear, see "CHAPTER 1 Preparation". “Online Information”, “Input Serial Key”, “Plotter / User Setup” 2-2 Basic Cutting 4 5 Enter “ABC” with the lettering tool . 2 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 6 Set a frame and click button). (Plot • Set as follows to cut a rectangle frame away from surroundings of the object by 5mm. (1) Put a check on [Frame]. (2) Enter 5mm long, and 5mm wide. • If mark appears on the left of (Sheet Loading button), the sheet size is not loaded. In this case, click (Plotter/User Setup button) on the bottom left of the screen to check the connection with the plotter. If correctly set, mark will disappear. • If you are using the Trotec Speedy series, you can not use function and [Frame] setting function. the (Sheet Loading) 2-3 Basic Cutting • “FineCut Command Bars” is automatically displayed. If “FineCut Command Bars” is not displayed, select [FineCut] Command Bars from the [Tools][Customization]-[Workspace] menu in CorelDRAW. 7 Set plot condition, and click [Plot]. • ( P.7-28 for details) • Match the conditions to the media on the plotter. If the setting is unmatched, the object will not be cut normally. 8 The object is cut. The object is cut on the bottom right, which is the sheet origin of the sheet. • The origin is in the bottom left for the MIMAKI CF, CF2, or DC series, or the CFL-605RT or CF221225. • The origin is in the top left for the Trotec Speedy series and Gravotech LS seriess. 9 2-4 After cutting, click “Plot” screen is closed. (End button). Basic Cutting Fill and Stroke of an Object In the figure below, the fill of the ellipse is set and stroke are made thicker. Not the outline of stroke, but the outline of fill (middle of the line) is cut. 2 Cut Cut Path is... Path is a created line with the drawing tool of CorelDRAW. The outline of a graphic object also consists of a path. The outline of a straight line or a rectangle created by CorelDRAW is also a typical example of path. • To cut an object with the stroke weight recognized or to cut with stroke and fill separated, see the following page. ( P.4-2 "Recognizing Stroke Weight and Overlap") 2-5 Basic Cutting If an object is not filled with a color, the stroke path is cut. The stroke path is cut, regardless of the thickness. Check the path when selecting [Wireframe] from the [View] menu of CorelDRAW. 2-6 CHAPTER 3 Creating Register Marks This section describes how to cut frames of the printed image with register marks function to make seals, stickers, and signpanels. Work Flow.................................................................. 3-2 Making a Frame (Cutting Line) .................................. 3-4 Making Register Marks.............................................. 3-5 Cutting an Object..................................................... 3-18 Work Flow • Fit the communication setting of FineCut to the setting of the plotter connected. If the FineCut settings differ from the settings of the plotter, the object will not be output normally. ( P.7-13) 1 Make an object. Make an object for printing on CorelDRAW. 2 Make a frame (cutting line). ( P.3-4) Make a frame (cutting line) fitting to the object on FineCut. 3 Make register marks. ( P.3-5) Make register marks on FineCut. Various kinds of register marks can be made depending on the plotters used. 4 Cut the object. ( Set the printed media on the plotter, and cut it. You can cut various media depending on the use. 3-2 P.3-18) Work Flow For cutting, the following functions can be used depending on the plotters used. Model CG-EX series Function Reference page P.3-18 Cutting one image continuously P.3-19 Cutting multiple images continuously (CG-75ML only) P.3-23 Cutting an outline and a base sheet cutline at a time (except CG-FX, CG-FXII series, CG-FXII Plus series) P.3-26 Cutting register marks P.3-28 Cutting with Mark Separation P.3-31 Cutting from the reverse side P.3-33 Cutting register marks P.3-36 Cutting with Mark Separation P.3-39 Cutting from the reverse side P.3-41 Cutting register marks P.3-52 Cutting with Mark Separation P.3-55 Cutting from the reverse side P.3-57 Trotec Speedy Series Cutting register marks P.3-59 Gravotech LS series Cutting register marks P.3-59 CG-FX, CG-FXII, CG-FXII Plus, CG-75ML, CG-60SR, CG-SRII, CG-SRIII, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series CF2, DC, CF3 series CFL-605RT CF22-1225 3-3 3 Creating Register Marks Cutting register marks Making a Frame (Cutting Line) Specify offset to make cutting line automatically. 1 Select an object to attach a frame. 2 Click [Frame Extraction] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 3 Set a path for the frame. Set the distance from the object to the frame. For bleed, enter a negative value. The larger offset value, the less accuracy. [Extract the inside]: When this is activated, cut lines will be created so as to take out any hollow portions that are present inside the objects selected. Offset When [Extract the inside] is activated: Cut lines will also be created in the hollow portions. 4 When [Extract the inside] is deactivated: A cut line will be created around the object’s periphery only. Click [OK]. The frame is extracted, and a path is created in [FC Frame Layer]. • Every time executing [Frame Extraction], a new layer is created as “FC Frame Layer 1”, “FC Frame Layer 2”. P.5-14) Use them when setting print or cutting condition for each layer. ( • The data in this layer is set as non-printed, since it is used as cutting data. To print this data, enable “Printable” on CorelDRAW “Layer properties”. 3-4 Making Register Marks Register Marks The size (B) of a register mark suited for the distance (A) between the marks is as shown below. If the mark size (B) is too small relative to the distance (A), the marks may not be detected correctly. Be sure to prepare the register marks with an appropriate size. TPC, CG, CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus series, UCJV300/150 series A 200 max. 500 max. 1000 max. 2000 max. B 4 min. 8 min. 15 min. 25 min. 2001 min. 3 35 to 40 (mm) • For CG-SR III series, make the register mark size (B) more than ten times the line width the register mark. A 200 max. 500 max. 1000 max. 1500 max. 1501 min. B 5 10 15 20 30 Creating Register Marks CF2, DC, CF3 series (mm) CFL-605RT A 200 max. 500 B 10 15 (mm) 3-5 CF22-1225 A 200 max. 500 max. 1000 max. 1500 max. 1501 min. B 5 10 15 20 30 (mm) Trotec Speedy Series Ａ No restrictions Ｂ 5 (mm) Gravotech LS series 3-6 Ａ No restrictions Ｂ 5 (mm) Making Register Marks CG, CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series, TPC 1 Enclose an object with a rectangle on the position for making a register mark. 2 Click [Register Mark Creation...] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 3 Set the shape or others for the register mark. 3 Click [OK] after setting. Mark Shape Mark Size Recommend Mark Size Line Width Leave a rectangle as the cutting line Add the Mark Creating Register Marks Item Description Select the shape of the register mark. Set the size of the register mark. Displays a recommended register mark size. Set the line width of the register mark. Cuts the rectangle created in step 1. mark is added while making register marks. For the data that the front and the back looks alike, add this mark to set a printed media on the plotter in the correct direction. • If you set the intermediate register mark, you cannot add a print direction mark. Fill around the register mark Fills around the register mark with red spot color. When register mark is not recognized on the media of other than white, the mark can be recognized with this function. • Recommend color to fill around is red (default) or white. To print with white, refer to the RIP manual. Generally allocate red spot color to white and print. 3-7 • When register mark is not recognized filling around the mark with red or white, it will not improve with the other colors. Furthermore, some types of media or inks may not recognize the register mark even if the color around the mark is changed. • When cutting continuously ( P.3-19) with this function, do not gap between register marks. When register shape is When register shape is No gap between the register marks Item Description Add the pattern information (Only for CG-75ML) Adds a bar-code shaped pattern information with register mark. With the pattern information and the register mark reading function, you can cut the outline of multiple different sticker at one time. Intermediate Registration Marks Adds the intermediate register mark. (Only for CG-SRIII, CJV300/150, You can cut a long outline with higher CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series) accuracy by the intermediate register mark and the register reading function of CG-SR III, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/ 150 series. • When an intermediate register mark is added, ID cut output (P.5-18) can not be done. Direction Count Set the split direction of the intermediate register mark. Set the number of splits of the intermediate register mark. Specify the number of splits within [2 to 10]. • When you set the intermediate register mark, set the number of splits of the intermediate register mark so that spaces between the register marks may become more than 50mm. 3-8 Making Register Marks • A color of the register mark can be changed as follows. (1) Select [Tools] - [Object Manager] or [Windows] - [Dockers] - [Object Manager (Objects)] in the CorelDRAW. (2) Click on the [FineCut_TomboRound] in the [Object Manager (Objects)] shown at the right of CorelDRAW. (3) Doubleclick the “Fill Color ” at buttom right of CorelDRAW and change the color in the [Uniform Fill] Window. Repeat on to other three registermarks. 3 Creating Register Marks 4 Register marks are created. Output this data to the printer. • Creating one register mark, a new register mark data is created in the new layer as [FC Register Mark Layer 1], [FC Register Mark Layer 2]... Please note that FineCut recognizes only one set of register mark. When two or more register mark sets are created, set unnecessary register mark undisplayed. 3-9 CF2, DC, CF3 series 1 Enclose an object with rectangle on the position for making a register mark. 2 Click [Register Mark Creation] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 3 Set the size of register mark. Click [OK] after setting. Item Mark Shape Description Select the shape of the register mark. • When using the mark also for CG series, select Mark Size Recommend Mark Size Put a print direction mark 3-10 . Set the size of the register mark. Displays a recommended register mark size. mark is added while making register marks. For the data that the front and the back looks alike, add this mark to set a printed media on the plotter in the correct direction. Making Register Marks Item Mark Separation Description Cuts each separated area. Use it when an object is too large to fit in the cut area. P.3-31 for cutting) ( • For the figure below, it is cut in 3 times of 1 to 3. 3 2 1 Separation Mark • On the CF2, DC, CF3 series, set the same values as the settings above. Setting items of each machine: [SIZE] [STYLE] See the operation manual of each machine for details. 4 Register marks are created. Output this data to the printer. • Creating one register mark, a new register mark data is created in the new layer as [FC Register Mark Layer 1], [FC Register Mark Layer 2]... Please note that FineCut recognizes only one set of register mark. When two or more register mark sets are created, set unnecessary register mark undisplayed. 3-11 Creating Register Marks • The position of the separated mark can be moved by selecting with [Pick Tool] of CorelDRAW. To change the position of the marks, align them on the same line in the separated direction (Vertical for the figure above). Marks of left and right (or above and below) make a pair. To change the mark position, move them together. 3 CFL-605RT 1 Enclose an object with a rectangle on the position for making a register mark. 2 Click [Register Mark Creation] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 3 Set the shape or others for the register mark. Click [OK] after setting. Item Mark Shape Description Select the shape of the register mark. • When using the mark also for CG or CF series, select Mark Size Recommend Mark Size Leave a rectangle as the cutting line Put a print direction mark . Set the size of the register mark. Set the larger size than [Recommend Mark Size] below. Displays a recommended register mark size. Cuts the rectangle created in step 1. mark is added while making register marks. For the data that the front and the back looks alike, add this mark to set a printed media on the plotter in the correct direction. • f you set the intermediate register mark, you cannot add a print direction mark. Fill around the register mark Fills around the register mark with red spot color. When register mark is not recognized on the media of other than white, the mark can be recognized with this function. • Recommend color to fill around is red (default) or white. To print with white, refer to the RIP manual. Generally allocate red spot color to white and print. 3-12 Making Register Marks Item Mark Separation Description Cuts each separated area. Use it when an object is too large to fit in the cut area. P.3-39 for cutting) ( • For the figure below, it is cut in 3 times of 1 to 3. 3 2 Separation Mark 1 • When register mark is not recognized filling around the mark with red or white, it will not improve with the other colors. Furthermore, some types of media or inks may not recognize the register mark even if the color around the mark is changed. • When cutting continuously ( P.3-19) with this function, do not gap between register marks. When register shape is When register shape is No gap between the register marks • On the CFL-605RT, set the same values as the settings above. Setting items of each machine: [SIZE] [STYLE] See the operation manual of each machine for details. 3-13 Creating Register Marks • The position of the separated mark can be moved by selecting with [Direct Selection Tool] of Corel Draw. To change the position of the marks, align them on the same line in the separated direction (Vertical for the figure above). Marks of left and right (or above and below) make a pair. To change the mark position, move them together. 3 4 Register marks are created. Output this data to the printer. • Creating one register mark, a new register mark data is created in the new layer as [FC Register Mark Layer 1], [FC Register Mark Layer 2]... Please note that FineCut recognizes only one set of register mark. When two or more register mark sets are created, set unnecessary register mark undisplayed. CF22-1225 1 Enclose an object with rectangle on the position for making a register mark. 2 Click [Register Mark Creation] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 3 Set the size of register mark. Click [OK] after setting. Item Mark Shape Description Select the shape of the register mark. • When using the mark also for CG or CF series, select Mark Size Recommend Mark Size 3-14 . Set the size of the register mark. Displays a recommended register mark size. Set the larger size than [Recommend Mark Size] below. Making Register Marks Item Description Put a print direction mark mark is added while making register marks. For the data that the front and the back looks alike, add this mark to set a printed media on the plotter in the correct direction. Fill around the register mark Fills around the register mark with red spot color. When register mark is not recognized on the media of other than white, the mark can be recognized with this function. • Recommend color to fill around is red (default) or white. To print with white, refer to the RIP manual. Generally allocate red spot color to white and print. Mark Separation Cuts each separated area. Use it when an object is too large to fit in the cut area. P.3-55 for cutting) ( • For the figure below, it is cut in 3 times of 1 to 3. 3 3 2 Separation Mark • The position of the separated mark can be moved by selecting with [Pick Tool] of CorelDRAW. To change the position of the marks, align them on the same line in the separated direction (Vertical for the figure above). Marks of left and right (or above and below) make a pair. To change the mark position, move them together. 3-15 Creating Register Marks 1 • When register mark is not recognized filling around the mark with red or white, it will not improve with the other colors. Furthermore, some types of media or inks may not recognize the register mark even if the color around the mark is changed. • When cutting continuously ( P.3-52) with this function, do not gap between register marks. When register shape is When register shape is No gap between the register marks • On the CF22-1225, set the same values as the settings above. Setting items of each machine: [SIZE] [STYLE] See the operation manual of each machine for details. 4 Register marks are created. Output this data to the printer. • Creating one register mark, a new register mark data is created in the new layer as [FC Register Mark Layer 1], [FC Register Mark Layer 2]... Please note that FineCut recognizes only one set of register mark. When two or more register mark sets are created, set unnecessary register mark undisplayed. 3-16 Making Register Marks Trotec Speedy Series, Gravotech LS series 1 Enclose an object with a rectangle on the position for making a register mark. 2 Click [Register Mark Creation] button in the FineCut menu. 3 Set the option for the register mark. 3 Click [OK] after setting. Leave a rectangle as the cutting line Description Cuts the rectangle created in step 1. Put a print direction mark mark is added while making register marks. For the data that the front and the back looks alike, add this mark to set a printed media on the plotter in the correct direction. Fill around the register mark Fills around the register mark with red (Trotec Speedy series) or gray (Gravotech LS series) spot color. • Recommend color to fill around is red / gray (default) or white. To print with white, refer to the RIP manual. Generally allocate red spot color to white and print. • When performing register mark detection with [Camera] on the Gravotech LS series: When using media other than white, be sure to check [Fill around register marks]. 4 Register marks are created. Output this data to the printer. • Creating one register mark, a new register mark data is created in the new layer as [FC Register Mark Layer 1], [FC Register Mark Layer 2]... Please note that FineCut recognizes only one set of register mark. When two or more register mark sets are created, set unnecessary register mark undisplayed. 3-17 Creating Register Marks Item Cutting an Object CG-EX series Detect the register marks and cut the object. 1 Set the printed sheet on the plotter to detect register marks. • For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. 2 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. • When an unnecessary object to cut exists on CorelDRAW, select objects to be [Plot Selected Path]. The output order is cut and register marks, and click the order selected in CorelDRAW. 3 Click [Register Mark] tab and click [Detect Mark]. • Register mark is detected. • To cancel the register mark detection, click [Exit Detection]. 4 Click 5 Click [Plot] to start cutting. 3-18 (Plot button). Cutting an Object CG-FX, CG-FXII, CG-FXII Plus, CG-75ML, CG-60SR, CG-SRII, CGSRIII, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series • If [Other CG Series] is selected on [Plotter] screen of Plotter / User Setup, register marks cannot be cut. Cutting one image continuously Register marks are detected and one image is cut multiple times. The register marks can be detected at high speed. • Use only one set of register mark on CorelDRAW. If printing the same data multiple times, use the copy function of your print software (RIP). • Align the images to X/Y (vertical/horioantal) direction. • When CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series or TPC is used, you can print P.4-11) & cut by one operation working with RasterLink. ( 2 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. • When an unnecessary object to cut exists on CorelDRAW, select objects to be [Plot Selected Path]. The output order is cut and register marks, and click the order selected in CorelDRAW. 3 Click [Register Mark] tab and click [Detect Mark]. • Register marks are detected. 3-19 Creating Register Marks 1 Set a printed sheet on the plotter to detect register marks. 3 4 Set register marks to detect continuously. • To cancel register mark detection, click [Exit Detection]. Leaf Mode Roll Mode Item Description ID Certification Mode Roll Mode/Leaf Mode*1 P.3-23) Select the sheet to cut. In case the number is indefinite, input “9999” (the maximum numbers). Repeat Search Position ( Roll Mode Set the data numbers to vertical and horizontal direction. Leaf Mode Set the sheet numbers to replace. First Time Select the first detection points of the register mark. Continue Select the second and the subsequent detection points of the register mark. *1. The CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series does not correspond to the Leaf Mode. • When detecting a large data, increase the mark detection points to cut more precisely. When detecting a small data, decrease the detection points of “Continue” to reduce the detecting time. • When there is the intermediate register mark, four positions detection is set for the detection point both for the first time and the second time. You cannot select other than above. 5 3-20 Click (Plot button). Cutting an Object 6 Click [Plot] to start cutting. In case of Auto Cut (When CG-FX/FXII/FXII Plus/75ML, CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series or TPC is selected) • Checking [Auto Cut] in Plot Out screen enables sheet to cut automatically after each cutting. To execute auto cut, make sure to check [Auto Cut] in this screen. Even if ON is set on the plotter, auto cut is invalid unless [Auto Cut] is checked on Plot Out screen. Even if OFF is set on the plotter, auto cut is valid with [Auto Cut] checked on Plot Out screen. • Click [Set...] below [Auto Cut], and set in detail as follows. Check to cut the data at every line. (See blue line below) <Cut A <Cut <Cut 7 (Following steps are only for cutting with several leaf sheets) • The CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series does not correspond to the Leaf Mode. • After cutting the first sheet, a message appears on the plotter. Set the next sheet. CHANGE SHEET 3-21 Creating Register Marks Set the length from the last line to the cutting point. (See the figure A below). 3 8 The register marks are detected automatically and the data is cut. • Repeat the step 7 and 8 for the number of the sheet. • When using CG-FX or CG-FXII or CG-FXII Plus series, register marks are automatically detected. When using the other models, detect the register marks manually every time the sheet is replaced. For the details, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. • When the sheet printed by the printer with take-up function (MIMAKI JV series etc.) is rolled on a paper core • The paper core can be set to the plotter without rewinding, and it can be cut continuously. Plotter (The image is turned as the figure below and cut.) Plotting Direction Outputting Direction Printer (1) After the step 2, click the Turn button to 180 degrees in the [Layout] tab. (2) Work from the step 3. 3-22 Cutting an Object • When the continuously-printed data does not fill a part of the lines • Cut the data in twice to cut all the data. Plotter Outputting Plotting Direction Printer Second cutting data First cutting data Cutting multiple images continuously (CG-75ML only) For multiple different images, the plotter automatically cuts on the accurate position with the ID pattern register mark. Plotting direction • Do not locate the different image to Y (horizontal) direction. Plotting direction Not Good 1 Set the printed sheet on the plotter to detect register marks. • For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. 3-23 Creating Register Marks • Standardize the shape, the size, the line width of the register mark. If a different shape of the register mark is mixed, the register mark cannot be detected precisely. • Use only one set of register mark on CorelDRAW. If printing the same data multiple times, use the copy function of your print software (RIP). • To use the ID pattern register mark, be sure to select “1pt” on “MARK DETECT” of the plotter as the number of register mark detection. • Set the plotter origin (“ORGN SELECT”) to “LOWERrightORIGIN”. • Align the register mark on the right side (origin side) for printing. 3 • When loading a printed media in a direction opposite to the print, be sure to detect the register mark at the lower left. Plotting direction Setting to the opposite direction 2 Setting to the same direction Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. • When an unnecessary object to cut exists on CorelDRAW, select objects to be [Plot Selected Path]. The output order is cut and register marks, and click the order selected in CorelDRAW. 3 Click [Register Mark] tab and click [Detect Mark]. • Register marks are detected. • When cutting with ID certification mode, rotating direction is recognized automatically. 4 3-24 Confirm that [ID Certification Mode] is checked. Cutting an Object 5 Click 6 Click [Plot]. (Plot button). • Data is sent and the plotter enters Local mode. ( P.3-21 for auto cut) 3 • Sending order of data is not necessary to be the same as the order of printing. 8 Press [REMOTE] button on the plotter. • Cutting starts. 3-25 Creating Register Marks 7 Repeat the step 2 to 6 for the other data to be cut continuously at a time. Cutting an outline and a base sheet cutline at a time (except CG-FX, CG-FXII series, CG-FXII Plus series) An outline of sticker and a dotted line to separate the base sheet (called HALF cut) can be cut at a time. 1 Create an image with multiple layers on CorelDRAW, and print the object. • Example: FC Contour Layer1: An outline of sticker FC Contour Layer2: A cutline to separate the base sheet (This line is created by selecting [Leave a rectangle as the cutting line] when creating register marks. P.3-7) Outline of sticker Cutline for base sheet 2 Set a printed sheet on the plotter to detect register marks. 3 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 4 Click [Layer] tab and set the cutting condition for each layer. • For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. • Example: (1) Select [Specify The Tool on Each Layer]. (2) For FC Coutour Layer1: Select “CT1”. For FC Coutour Layer2: Select “HLF”. ( P.5-14 for details) (2) (1) 3-26 Cutting an Object 5 Adjust the protrusion of the cutter blade and cutting pressure for each tool. • Adjustment of the protrusion of the cutter blade: Refer to “Cut pressure according to each tool” in the operation manual of the plotter. • Cutting pressure of each tool: [CT1]: Pressure where cutter blade track remains on the base sheet [HLF]: Pressure to cut out the base sheet 6 Click [Register Mark] tab and click [Detect Mark]. • Register mark is detected. 3 7 Click 8 Click [Plot] to start cutting. 9 After cutting, separate the base sheet. Creating Register Marks (Plot button). 3-27 CF2, DC, CF3 series Cutting register marks 1 Set a printed sheet on the plotter to detect register marks. • For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. • Set the light pointer to the right position depending on the mark shapes. See “ Register Mark Detection Procedure “ in the operation manual of each plotter for details. 2 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. • When an unnecessary object to cut exists on CorelDRAW, select objects to be [Plot Selected Path]. The output order is cut and register marks, and click the order selected in CorelDRAW. 3 Click (Turn button) to adjust the direction of the image on the plotter with the display of FineCut. 4 Click [Register Mark] tab and click [Detect Mark]. • Register mark is detected. 3-28 Cutting an Object 5 Select the cutting type. Multi Mode Single Mode Item Description Size Adjust When the size of an actual image and a printed image are different, check this to cut a frame aligning with the printed media. Multi Mode / Single Mode • Multi Mode: Select when cutting plural images printed on one media. • Single Mode: Select when cutting sheet with one set of register mark. Repeat • If cutting continuously: Input the number of the sheet for cutting continuously. • If not cutting continuously: Check both directions are set to “1”. Check if cutting from the reverse side. Check this when cutting the media that cannot be cut finely from the printed face such as a corrugated board. ( P.3-33) • This function can be used when is selected as a register mark shape in creating a register mark. Search Position 6 Click Select the search position (1/2/4 points). (Plot button). • To set the plot condition on each color /layer, select [Specify The Plot Condition On Each Color / Layer] on Plot screen and set them. ( P.5-14) 7 Click [Plot] to start cutting. 3-29 Creating Register Marks Reverse Cut Mode 3 8 (The followings are operations for cutting plural sheets in single mode.) After cutting the first sheet, put the next sheet on the plotter. 9 Press the key of the plotter, and select “Resume“. • Press the CE key to cancel continuous cutting. 10 Detect register marks. 11 Click 12 Click [Plot] to start cutting. 3-30 • For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. (Plot button). • Repeat the step 8 to 12 for the number of the sheet. Cutting an Object Cutting with Mark Separation The large data that cannot be cut in one time can be cut in several times. • When making register marks, select [Mark Separation]. ( P.3-10) If [Mark Separation] is not selected, the data cannot be cut separately. 1 Select the data separated by [Mark Separation] on CorelDRAW. 2 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 3 Click [Register Mark] tab and click [Detect Mark]. 3 • Register mark is detected. 5 Click 6 Click [Plot] to start cutting. Creating Register Marks 4 Set the register marks. • Cut Area No.: Check it is “1”. • Search Position: Select the search position of the register mark (1 / 2 / 4 points). (Plot button). 3-31 7 When cutting is completed, move the media. • When moving the media, place the all register marks of the cutting area in the effective cutting area of the plotter. • When cutting with Mark Separation is performed, the plotter displays [***OFF SCALE***], but it does not pose any problem to the operation. 8 Detect register marks of the cut area “2”. 9 Set the register marks. • For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. • Cut Area No.: Change to “2”. • Search Position: Select the search position of the register mark (1 / 2 / 4 points). 10 Click 11 Click [Plot] to start cutting. 3-32 (Plot button). • Repeat the Step 7 to 11 for each of the divided register mark. Cutting an Object Cutting from the reverse side Images can be cut from the reverse side, not from the printed (front) side. Use this function when the media (such as cardboard) is not finished fine by cutting from the front side. • When using Reverse Cut Mode, set the register mark size adjusting to the mark chip used. If the register mark is too small, you may not be able to insert the mark chip. • Use the media of 3 mm or more thickness. is selected on [Mark Shape], this function is disabled. • If 3 • For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. 2 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. • When an unnecessary object to cut exists on CorelDRAW, select objects to be [Plot Selected Path]. The output order is cut and register marks, and click the order selected in CorelDRAW. 3 Click [Register Mark] tab and click [Detect Mark]. • Register mark is detected. 3-33 Creating Register Marks 1 Turn the printed face up, set the media to the plotter, then detect the register marks. 4 Set the reverse cutting. • Reverse Cut Mode: Check and select [Surface Register Mark Cut]. • Search Position: Select the search position of the register mark (2 / 4 points). • Before selecting [Surface Register Mark Cut], make sure that there is no mark chip on the position of the register mark. Cutting register marks with the mark chip set is very dangerous because the mark chip could come off by the cutter. • When [Surface Register Mark Cut] is selected, Search position (1 point) is invalid. 5 Click 6 Click [Plot] to start cutting. 7 Turn back the media, and set it to the plotter. 8 Insert the mark chips using the cut marks. (Plot button). • Use the mark chips in place of the register marks. 9 3-34 Detect register marks. • For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. Cutting an Object 10 Set the reverse cutting. 11 Click 12 Click [Plot] to start cutting. • Reverse Cut Mode: Check and select [Backside Data Cut]. The read data is displayed upside down. • Search Position: Select the search position of the register mark (1 / 2 / 4 points). (Plot button). 3 Creating Register Marks 3-35 CFL-605RT Cutting register marks 1 Set a printed sheet on the plotter to detect register marks. • For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. • Set the light pointer to the right position depending on the mark shapes. See “ Register Mark Detection Procedure “ in the operation manual of each plotter for details. 2 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut menu. • When an unnecessary object to cut exists on Corel Draw, select objects to be cut [Plot Selected Path]. The output order is the and register marks, and click order selected in CorelDRAW. 3 Click (Turn button) to adjust the direction of the image on the plotter with the display of FineCut. 4 Click [Register Mark] tab and click [Detect Mark]. • Register mark is detected. 3-36 Cutting an Object 5 Select the cutting type. Multi Mode Single Mode Item Description Size Adjust When the size of an actual image and a printed image are different, check this to cut a frame aligning with the printed media. Multi Mode / Single Mode • Multi Mode: Select when cutting plural images printed on one media. • Single Mode: Select when cutting sheet with one set of register mark. Repeat Search Position 6 Click Check if cutting from the reverse side. Check this when cutting the media that cannot be cut finely from the printed face such as a corrugated board. ( P.3-33) Select the search position (1/2/4 points). (Plot button). • To set the plot condition on each color /layer, select [Specify The Plot Condition On Each Color / Layer] on Plot screen and set them. ( P.5-12) 7 Click [Plot] to start cutting. 3-37 Creating Register Marks Reverse Cut Mode • If cutting continuously: Input the number of the sheet for cutting continuously. • If not cutting continuously: Check both directions are set to “1”. 3 8 (The followings are operations for cutting plural sheets in single mode.) After cutting the first sheet, put the next sheet on the plotter. 9 Press the key of the plotter, and select “Resume”. Press the END key to cancel continuous cutting. 10 Detect register marks. 11 Click 12 Click [Plot] to start cutting. 3-38 • For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. (Plot button). • Repeat the step 8 to 12 for the number of the sheet. Cutting an Object Cutting with Mark Separation The large data that cannot be cut in one time can be cut in several times. • When making register marks, select [Mark Separation]. ( P.3-11) If [Mark Separation] is not selected, the data cannot be cut separately. 1 Select the data separated by [Mark Separation] on Corel Draw. 2 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut menu. 3 Click [Register Mark] tab and click [Detect Mark]. 3 • Register mark is detected. 5 Click 6 Click [Plot] to start cutting. Creating Register Marks 4 Set the register marks. • Cut Area No.: Check it is “1”. • Search Position: Select the search position of the register mark (1 / 2 / 4 points). (Plot button). 3-39 7 When cutting is completed, move the media. The effective cutting area on CFL-605RT • When moving the media, place the all register marks of the cutting area in the effective cutting area of the plotter. Cut Area2 Cut Area1 Register Mark detection position • When cutting with Mark Separation is performed, the plotter displays [***OFF SCALE***], but it does not pose any problem to the operation. 1 Detect register marks of the cut area “2”. 2 Set the register marks. 3 Click 4 Click [Plot] to start cutting. 3-40 • For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. • Cut Area No.: Change to “2”. • Search Position: Select the search position of the register mark (1 / 2 / 4 points). (Plot button). Repeat the Step 7 to 11 for each of the divided register mark. Cutting an Object Reverse Cut Images can be cut from the reverse side, not from the printed (front) side. Use this feature if draw ruled line to the nonprinting side (surface) or the media that is not clean finish when cut from the surface side, such as cardboard. Cuts the outer frame of the registration marks (shown as the blue line below). (The gray part of the work is not used.) 3 Crop the center part of the cut area, then flip the work over so that the work is upside down. • You can the “Reverse Cut” function of the CFL-605RT to perform the following operations not usually available with conventional printers. (1) After performing a front g reverse side process once, you can then perform all following front/reverse-side work by using only the plotter ( P.3-43). (software version 8.5 or later must be used) • Use of FineCut 8 (software version 8.5 or later) and CFL-605RT simplifies work by allowing you to use only the plotter for the second and all following sheets by performing only the first task by using FineCut 8. (2) By first continuously performing front-side work, reverse-side work is performed afterward only for the number of sheets required. ( P.3-47) (software version 8.6 or later must be used) • After first completing front-side work for multiple sheets, reverse-side work can be performed afterwards for only the required number of sheets of those for which front-side work has been completed. 3-41 Creating Register Marks • Before performing the reverse cut, set "cut offset" of plotter. Setting of cut offset is always required for the first time reverse cut and resetting by removing “work guide. Every setting is not required. • To set the cut offset, specify the tool of this offset cut (reads the surface register mark and cut to square). • For more information, refer the instruction manual of the plotter. ● Reverse Cut Use Application “Reverse Cut” procedures differ depending on how it is applied. This section provides an overview of the operation procedures. • For more detailed operating procedures, first be sure to fully understand the overview presented in this section, and then refer to the corresponding procedures on P.3-43 and P.347. Perform “Reverse Cut” on single sheets that have already been printed. ( P.3-43) Perform “Reverse Cut” of multiple sheets in the same pattern. ( P.3-43) (Continuously perform “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut” and “Backside Data Cut”.) Perform “Reverse Cut” of multiple sheets in the same pattern. ( P.3-47) (First perform “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut” of all sheets, then perform “Backside Data Cut” only for the required number of sheets.) Select “Detect Mark” mode and specify the “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut” settings. • Perform step 1 to 3 of “Perform Reverse Cut”. • If performing continuous cutting, set [Repeat] in procedure 3 to “multiple sheets”. Perform “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut” on the plotter. • Perform step 4 to 8 of “Perform Reverse Cut”. • The plotter status goes back to Local when it’s finished. Perform “Backside Data Cut”. • Perform step 10 to 14 of “Perform Reverse Cut (if continuously performing “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut” and “Backside Data Cut” of the front side)”. Continuously perform “Backside Data Cut” for the specified number of sheets. • Perform step 15 of “Perform Reverse Cut (if continuously performing “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut” and “Backside Data Cut” of the front side)”. Continuously perform “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut” for the specified number of sheets. • Perform step 10 of “Perform Reverse Cut (If performing“Outer Frame Register Mark Cut” and “Backside Data Cut” separately.)”. “Backside Data Cut” is performed for the required number of sheets for some time. Perform “Backside Data Cut”. • Perform step 11 to 16 of Perform Reverse Cut (If performing“Outer Frame Register Mark Cut” and “Backside Data Cut” separately.)”. Continuously perform “Backside Data Cut” for the specified number of sheets. • Perform step 17 of “Perform Reverse Cut (If performing“Outer Frame Register Mark Cut” and “Backside Data Cut” separately.)”. 3-42 Cutting an Object ● Perform Reverse Cut (if continuously performing “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut” and “Backside Data Cut” of the front side) 1 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut menu. • When an unnecessary object to cut exists on Corel Draw, select objects to be cut and register marks, and click [Plot Selected Path]. The output order is the order selected in CorelDRAW. 2 Click [Register Mark] tab and click [Detect Mark]. 3 • Register mark is detected. 3 Set the “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut”. 3-43 Creating Register Marks [Reverse Cut Mode] : ON [Outer Frame Register Mark Cut] : ON [Repeat Frame Cut] : OFF [Search Position] : Only four points. [Repeat] : Input the number of sheets to cut. [Multi Mode / Single Mode] : Only Single Mode. • If you select "Outer Frame Register Mark Cut", only the outer frame around the register mark is cut. When the path in the color/layer has been selected (cut data is displayed on the preview), data is not cut. 4 Set the work to the plotter in the same orientation as the preview display, and detect the lower-left registration mark. • For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. Light pointer Light pointer • Detecting the registration marks position at position at • The light pointer alignment position and movement procedures during registration mark detection using the plotter are different for the first time, and the second and following times. • Light pointer position Align the light pointer with the edges of the registration :Light pointer position mark by referring to the figure on the right. • Moving the light pointer After sheet replacement, press [VACUME], then use the jog key to move the light pointer. 5 Press the 6 Click 7 Click [Outer Frame Cut] to start cutting. 3-44 key, set the plotter to remote. •The after 2nd time, press [VACUUM]. (Plot button). Cutting an Object 8 If “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut” is performed, the area around the register marks is cut out in a square. • Output conditions in the case of cutting this square is set in the plotter side. • In the following procedure, only the cut media will be used. (The gray part shown on the right illustration is not used.) 9 When the surface cut is completed, automatically becomes to a local mode. The head will be saved in the top right corner. • Vacuum also turned OFF. 10 3 Turn the work upside down to be in the same direction as the preview display, then set to the plotter. • Be careful for setting thin media, since it may accidentally get into the work guide. Creating Register Marks • Set the work you cropped in Step 8 to the plotter. • When cut the reverse, it will be opposite to the printing surface. (Upside down) • Cut out square with the outer frame register mark cut. At the reverse cut, turn upside down and set by butting the lower left corner against the work guide. Register mark Work guide 11 Press the key, set the plotter to remote. 3-45 12 Set the reverse cutting. 13 Click 14 Click [Plot] to start cutting. [Reverse Cut Mode] [Backside Data Cut] [Repeated Reverse Cut] [Search Position] : ON : ON : OFF : Do not select. The register mark is not detected when the back side is cut. [Repeat] : Input the same number of sheets to cut continuously in the [Repeat] field in step 3 [Multi Mode / Single Mode] : Only Single Mode. • Color / Layer cut selection: Select the pass to cut on the reverse. If uncheck the pass, the pass in preview display also will not be displayed. (Plot button). • When reverse cut mode is use, it becomes only single mode. 15 Repeatedly perform the following step (1) to (3) if continuously cutting only the specified number of sheets of the same data. (1) Detect the front side registration marks by referring to step 4 and 5, and change to remote mode. (2) Remove the frame by referring to step 8. (3) Perform “Backside Data Cut” by referring to step 10 and 11. • For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. • These operations are not necessary if [Repeat] is not set in step 3. 3-46 Cutting an Object ● Perform Reverse Cut (If performing“Outer Frame Register Mark Cut” and “Backside Data Cut” separately.) 1 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut menu. • When an unnecessary object to cut exists on Corel Draw, select objects to be cut and register marks, and click [Plot Selected Path]. The output order is the order selected in CorelDRAW. 2 Click [Register Mark] tab and click [Detect Mark]. 3 • Register mark is detected. 3 Set the “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut”. 3-47 Creating Register Marks [Reverse Cut Mode] : ON [Outer Frame Register Mark Cut] : ON [Repeated Frame Cut] : ON [Search Position] : Only four points. [Repeat] : Input the number of sheets to cut. • If you select "Outer Frame Register Mark Cut", only the outer frame around the register mark is cut. When the path in the color/layer has been selected (cut data is displayed on the preview), data is not cut. 4 Set the work to the plotter in the same orientation as the preview display, and detect the lower-left registration mark. • For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. Light pointer Light pointer Detecting the registration marks position at first position at • The light pointer alignment position and movement detection second and following times procedures during registration mark detection using the plotter are different for the first time, and the second and following times. Light pointer position Align the light pointer with the edges of the registration mark by referring to the figure on the right. :Light pointer position Moving the light pointer After sheet replacement, press [VACUME], then use the jog key to move the light pointer. 5 Press the 6 Click 7 Click [Outer Frame Cut] to start cutting. 3-48 key, set the plotter to remote mode. • The after 2nd time, press [VACUUM]. (Plot button). Cutting an Object 8 If “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut” is performed, the area around the register marks is cut out in a square. • Output conditions in the case of cutting this square is set in the plotter side. • In the following procedure, only the cut media will be used. (The gray part shown on the right illustration is not used.) 9 When the surface cut is completed, automatically becomes to a local mode. The head will be saved in the top right corner. • Vacuum also turned OFF. The right message is apper on the display. Repeatedly perform step 4 and 5 only for the number of sheets specified in step 3 if performing “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut” for multiple sheets of the same data. • This completes the front side operations. 11 Detect the lower-left registration mark on the front side of the media whose outer frame has been removed, then press . • Set the work you cropped in Step 8 to the plotter. • Set the work to the plotter in the same orientation as the preview display, and detect the lower-left registration mark. • For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. • Press the [REMOTE] key, the plotter becomes to a remote mode. Light pointer Light pointer Detecting the registration marks position at first position at • The light pointer alignment position and movement detection second and procedures during registration mark detection using the following times plotter are different for the first time, and the second and following times. Light pointer position Align the light pointer with the edges of the registration :Light pointer position mark by referring to the figure on the right. Moving the light pointer After sheet replacement, press [VACUME], then use the jog key to move the light pointer. Switching to remote mode Press [ENTER] to change mode. 3-49 3 Creating Register Marks 10 SHE E T EXCHANGE VAC：S T AR T ED : F I N 12 Set the reverse cutting. 13 Click 14 Click [Plot] to start cutting. [Reverse Cut Mode] [Backside Data Cut] [Repeated Reverse Cut] [Search Position] : ON : ON : ON : Do not select. The register mark is not detected when the back side is cut. [Repeat] : Input the same number of sheets to cut continuously in the [Repeat] field in step 3 [Multi Mode / Single Mode] : Only Single Mode. • Color / Layer cut selection: Select the pass to cut on the reverse. If uncheck the pass, the pass in preview display also will not be displayed. (Plot button). • When reverse cut mode is use, it becomes only single mode. 15 After registration marks are detected in four locations, operation automatically changes to local mode. The head will be saved in the top right corner. • Vacuum also turned OFF. The right message is apper on the display. 3-50 MED I A RE V ERS E AND PUSH [ REMOT E ] Cutting an Object 16 Perform the following in order to cut the reverse side. (1) Turn the work upside down to be in the same direction as the preview display, then set to the plotter. • Set the work whose outer frame has been cut to the plotter. • When cut the reverse, it will be opposite to the printing surface. (Upside down) • At the reverse cut, turn upside down and set by butting the lower left corner against the work guide. (2) Press the [REMOTE] key, the plotter becomes to a remote mode • Be careful for setting thin media, since it may accidentally get into the work guide. 3 Register mark Work guide (1) Perform reverse side registration mark detection again (four points) by referring to step 11. (2) Cut the reverse side by referring to step 16. • For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. 3-51 Creating Register Marks 17 Repeatedly perform the following step (1) to (2) if reverse side cutting only the specified number of sheets of the same data. CF22-1225 Cutting register marks 1 Set a printed sheet on the plotter to detect register marks. • For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. • Set the light pointer to the right position depending on the mark shapes. See “ Register Mark Detection Procedure “ in the operation manual of each plotter for details. 2 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. • When an unnecessary object to cut exists on CorelDRAW, select objects to be [Plot Selected Path]. The output order is cut and register marks, and click the order selected in CorelDRAW. 3 Click (Turn button) to adjust the direction of the image on the plotter with the display of FineCut. 4 Click [Register Mark] tab and click [Detect Mark]. • Register mark is detected. 3-52 Cutting an Object 5 Select the cutting type. Multi Mode Single Mode Item Description Size Adjust When the size of an actual image and a printed image are different, check this to cut a frame aligning with the printed media. Multi Mode / Single Mode • Multi Mode: Select when cutting plural images printed on one media. • Single Mode: Select when cutting sheet with one set of register mark. Repeat Search Position 6 Click Check if cutting from the reverse side. Check this when cutting the media that cannot be cut finely from the printed face such as a corrugated board. ( P.3-57) Select the search position (1/2/4 points). (Plot button). • To set the plot condition on each color /layer, select [Specify The Plot Condition On Each Color / Layer] on Plot screen and set them. ( P.5-14) 7 Click [Plot] to start cutting. 3-53 3 Creating Register Marks Reverse Cut Mode • If cutting continuously: Input the number of the sheet for cutting continuously. • If not cutting continuously: Check both directions are set to “1”. 8 (The following operations are applied only for cutting multiple sheets in single cut mode.) Use the plotter panel for operations. • Follow the instructions displayed on the panel. • Refer to the Operation Manual of the plotter for details. 3-54 Cutting an Object Cutting with Mark Separation The large data that cannot be cut in one time can be cut in several times. • When making register marks, select [Mark Separation]. ( P.3-14) If [Mark Separation] is not selected, the data cannot be cut separately. 1 Select the data separated by [Mark Separation] on CorelDRAW. 2 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 3 Click [Register Mark] tab and click [Detect Mark]. 3 • Register mark is detected. 5 Click 6 Click [Plot] to start cutting. Creating Register Marks 4 Set the register marks. • Cut Area No.: Check it is “1”. • Search Position: Select the search position of the register mark (1 / 2 / 4 points). (Plot button). 3-55 7 When cutting is completed, move the media. CF22-1225 • When moving the media, place the all register marks of the cutting area in the effective cutting area of the plotter. • When cutting with Mark Separation is performed, the plotter displays [***OFF SCALE***], but it does not pose any problem to the operation. 8 Detect register marks of the cut area “2”. 9 Set the register marks. • For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. • Cut Area No.: Change to “2”. • Search Position: Select the search position of the register mark (1 / 2 / 4 points). 10 Click 11 Click [Plot] to start cutting. 3-56 (Plot button). • Repeat the Step 7 to 11 for each of the divided register mark. Cutting an Object Cutting from the reverse side Images can be cut from the reverse side, not from the printed (front) side. Use this function when the media (such as cardboard) is not finished fine by cutting from the front side. • When using Reverse Cut Mode, set the register mark size adjusting to the mark chip used. If the register mark is too small, you may not be able to insert the mark chip. • Use the media of 3 mm or more thickness. 3 • For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. 2 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. • When an unnecessary object to cut exists on CorelDRAW, select objects to be [Plot Selected Path]. The output order is cut and register marks, and click the order selected in CorelDRAW. 3 Click [Register Mark] tab and click [Detect Mark]. • Register mark is detected. 4 Set the reverse cutting. • Reverse Cut Mode: Check this. • Search Position: Select the search position of the register mark (2 / 4 points). • Before selecting [Surface Register Mark Cut], make sure that there is no mark chip on the position of the register mark. Cutting register marks with the mark chip set is very dangerous because the mark chip could come off by the cutter. 3-57 Creating Register Marks 1 Turn the printed face up, set the media to the plotter, then detect the register marks. 5 Click 6 Click [Plot] to start cutting. 7 Turn back the media, and set it to the plotter. 8 Insert the mark chips using the cut marks. (Plot button). • Use the mark chips in place of the register marks. 9 10 Detect register marks. • For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. Start reverse cutting. Use the plotter panel for subsequent operations. • Follow the instructions displayed on the panel. • Refer to the Operation Manual of the plotter for details. 3-58 Cutting an Object Trotec Speedy Series For cutting instructions, see P.4-17 "Outputting to the Trotec laser plotter". Gravotech LS series For cutting instructions, see P.4-22 "Outputting to a Gravotech laser engraving machine.". 3 Creating Register Marks 3-59 3-60 CHAPTER 4 Advanced operations-from FineCut Command Bars This section describes the convenient usage from FineCut Command Bars. FineCut command Recognizing Stroke Weight and Overlap................. 4-2 Trapping .................................................................. 4-3 Joining Paths ........................................................... 4-4 Making a Precut Line around an Object .................. 4-5 Creating Shadow / Edge.......................................... 4-6 Importing / Outputting Plot File ................................ 4-7 Extracting the Outline .............................................. 4-9 Outputting to RasterLink (CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150, Trotec Speedy series, TPC, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225) ............................. 4-11 Outputting to the Trotec laser plotter ..................... 4-17 Outputting to a Gravotech laser engraving machine. ................................................................ 4-22 Setting Output Condition ....................................... 4-30 Separating and Cutting Lines (CF/DC/CF2/ CF3 (except M-Head) series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225) ........................................................... 4-32 Recognizing Stroke Weight and Overlap To cut objects in the same shape as displayed on the monitor, recognize the stroke weight and overlap of objects. 1 Select an object on CorelDRAW. 2 Click [Recognize Stroke Weight And Overlap] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 3 The stroke weight and overlap are recognized. 4-2 Trapping On the overlapping objects, a gap may be generated where the colors are overlapping. Trapping can prevent the gap. • When trapping complicated figures, error or CorelDRAW crash may occur and the data may be broken. Save the data first, and then trap. 1 Select an object on CorelDRAW. 2 Click [Trapping] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 3 Set the trap size and overlapping order. 4 • Click [OK] after setting. • Drag the list to change the overlapping order. Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars 4 Overlap space is created in the specified size. 4-3 Joining Paths Corner points of an open path (the start and the end point is not connected) can be joined. When reading DXF data into CorelDRAW, some paths that look connected are separated into several lines. If cutting this, pen-up occurs on every line. With CF3 series (M-Head), it cannot cut considering the endmill diameter. Joining paths solves these problems. 1 Select the all paths to be joined on CorelDRAW. 2 Click [Join Path] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 3 Set the distance between the corner points to be joined. Click [OK] after setting. • When the distance between the corner points is longer than the set value, they are not joined. Checking the paths on CorelDRAW, set the value to join the paths. 4 4-4 The paths are joined. Making a Precut Line around an Object When creating stickers, a precut line (called “Weed line”) around the object enables to tear off the sticker with ease. This describes how to make a weed line and a frame. • Do not set the weed line on a thick sheet. The line may damage the object. 1 Select an object on CorelDRAW. 2 Click [Create Weed Line] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 3 Set the Weed Line. After setting, click [OK] . Preview 4 Preview Check the position and the number of weed lines. Frame Offset Set the distance between the object and the frame. Interval 4 Description Free Make the line on the needed position with the needed numbers. Select the direction of the line in [Direction], and click on the preview to make the line. Divide Set the dividing numbers to both horizontal and vertical directions. Distance Set the distance between the objects to both horizontal and vertical directions. [Clear] Delete all the weed lines except frames. Direction Select the direction of a weed line to be created. It is used when [Free] is selected on [Interval]. Weed lines are created. The example shown on the right is set as follows; Frame Offset: 5mm each Interval-Divide: 2 each Weed line Frame • To delete the created weed line, select [Remove Weed Line] from the FineCut Command Bars. 4-5 Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars Item Creating Shadow / Edge Create a shadow / edge of an object. 1 Select an object on CorelDRAW. 2 Click [ShowShadowEdgeTool] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 3 The [ShowShadowEdgeTool] bar is displayed. Use this tool to create a Shadow Type or Edge as shown below. Shapes: Drop Box Perspective Cast Edge • Specify RGB colors for the shadow/edge. If the object color mode is CMYK, it may not be able to display by the specified RGB colors. In this case, it is converted to the representable colors of the nearest CMYK. 4-6 Importing / Outputting Plot File Importing a plot file Plot files created with cutting software other than FineCut can be imported to CorelDRAW. You can edit the imported plot files on CorelDRAW and plot them from FineCut. 1 Click [Import Plot File...] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 2 Select a file to import, and click [Open]. • The importable plot commands are MGL-IC, MGL-IIC, and HP-GL. 3 4 Select the step size for the file to import. Click [OK] after selecting. • The image may be rotated and displayed depending on the application that the plot file is created. 4-7 Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars 4 The imported file is displayed. Outputting a plot file Plot files created with cutting software can be output to the plotter. 1 Click [Output Plot File] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 2 Select a file to output, and click [Open]. 4-8 Extracting the Outline Create an outline to cut an image data with no path and readable on CorelDRAW such as bitmap, JPEG, or TIFF image. You can also create an outline only in the same color area by specifying the color. Trace simply The outline of an image data can be created easily. 1 Select an object on CorelDRAW. 2 Click [Outline Tools] button in the FineCut Command Bars. • If an message “The error occurred” appears, and contour definition cannot be processed, convert the file to BMP/JPG/GIF/TIF and try again. 3 4 Click [Trace execute] button. To change the tracing area, drag the slider while checking the preview. ( P.7-33 for other items) • Clicking [Trace execute], a new layer is created as [FC Trace Layer 1], [FC Trace Layer 2...]. Use this to set cutting condition for each layer. ( P.5-14) • The data in this layer is set to non-printing, since it is used as cutting data. To print this data, enable “Printable” on CorelDRAW “Layer properties”. 4 An outline is created on the [FC Trace Layer] of CorelDRAW. 4-9 Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars To check the traced image on the preview, click [Trace] button. Trace with detail setting Use this tab when setting the object traced at [Trace simply] in detail, or when tracing a specific color or area of the object. 1 After executing [Trace Simply], click [Trace with detail setting] tab. 2 Set the tracing and click [Trace execute] button. Select the tracing area and set the tracing while checking the preview. ( P.7-33 for other items) • Clicking [Trace execute], a new layer is created as [FC Trace Layer 1], [FC Trace Layer 2...]. Use this to set cutting condition for each layer. ( P.5-14) • The data in this layer is set to non-printing, since it is used as cutting data. To print this data, enable “Printable” on CorelDRAW “Layer properties”. 3 4-10 An outline is created on the [FC Trace Layer] of CorelDRAW. Outputting to RasterLink (CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150, Trotec Speedy series, TPC, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225) When using CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150, Trotec Speedy series, CFL605RT, CF22-1225 or TPC, data can be easily printed & cut linking FineCut with RasterLink. (It supports RasterLink Pro 4 or later) • To cut an object, set the path for printing in advance. ( 1 Start RasterLink. 2 Click [Plotter / User Setup] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 3 Select CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150, Trotec Speedy series, CFL605RT, CF22-1225 or TPC on [Model]. P.4-16) If there is no hot folder, create it on RasterLink. For details, see the RasterLink Reference Guide or the Installation Guide. 4 4 Click [Output to RasterLink] button in the FineCut Command Bars. • When a hidden layer is found, the following error appears. In this case, show or delete the layer. Error message Show or delete the hidden layer. 4-11 Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars • When a model other than CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150, Trotec Speedy series, CFL605RT, CF22-1225 or TPC is selected, an error appears when clicking [Output to RasterLink] on the next step. 5 Click [Select Hot Folder...]. • Select a hot folder of RasterLink. • If there is no hot folder, create it on RasterLink. • The followings may occur on the preview above, however, they are correctly printed. • Display colors may differ from actual colors displayed on CorelDRAW. • Create a hot folder on RasterLink. 4-12 Outputting to RasterLink (CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150, Trotec Speedy series, TPC, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225) 6 Select and set the layers to print or cut. • P.4-15 "How to set cutting paths" for setting cut layers. Printer icon Item Cutting icon Setting by layer Description Printer icon Click to put a mark on the printing layer. Cutting icon Click to put a mark on the cutting layer. • Output to RasterLink is possible when you select CFL-605RT or CF221225, which support ID Cut (P.5-18) and can produce multilayer printing plates. In this case, the cutting icon cannot be selected. Setting by layer Click button and select [Specify the Cut Condition on Each Layer] or [Specify The Tool On Each Layer]. Then, select the cutting condition or tools on the right column of the layer names. • When both the print and the cut are marked on the Layer screen shown above, the plotter prints, and then cuts the object. If the printing layer has a register mark created with the register mark creation of FineCut, it reads the register mark position after printing, and cuts on the more accurate position. Note that cut marks cannot be applied when CFL-605RT or CF22-1225 is selected. • When cutting with the register mark loaded, set [1Pt] on [MARK DETECT] of CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 or TPC as the number of register mark detection. • When creating the register mark on the register mark creation of FineCut, uncheck [Leave a rectangle as the cutting line]. If checked, the plotter cuts with a part of the rectangle missed. ( P.3-7 ) (Activating [Outer Frame Cut] of Cut Condition screen is recommended.) • When printing type2 register mark ( ), space between copies for at least the register mark size. ( P.3-7 ) • Create only one set of register mark on CorelDRAW. Creating plural marks causes an error. 4-13 Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars • When only cutting is marked on the layer screen, include the register mark in the cutting layer to cut with the register mark loaded. • If not setting [Specify the Cut Condition on Each Layer] or [Specify The Tool On Each Layer], it plots with the setting of the plotter. • Data is placed with the margin of 0.5mm around. 4 7 Set the other items if needed. 8 Click [Output], then set EPS. • P.7-36 • Click [OK] to send the data to RasterLink. • EPS setting varies from the CorelDRAW version used. • Uncheck Color Management [Convert spot colors to …] in the [General] tab. 9 4-14 Execute printing & cutting on RasterLink. • For details, see the RasterLink Reference Guide. Outputting to RasterLink (CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150, Trotec Speedy series, TPC, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225) How to set cutting paths When cutting an object, set the path to be cut. • For the cutting path created at “Frame Extraction”, “Rectangle” of register marks, and “Outline Extraction”, this operation is not required because cutting layers are automatically created. Cut the black line with the background printed 1 Open an object on CorelDRAW. • When the Object Manager is not displayed, put a check on [Object Manager (Object)] of [Window] - [Dockers] menu. 4 Object Manager or Object Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars 2 Click a path to be cut. • The selected path is colored on the Object Manager (Object). Object Manager or Object 4-15 3 Click [Move to the Cut Layer] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 4 Click [OK] to set the path for cutting. • [FC Cut Layer1] is created and the selected path is moved into this layer. • Every time executing [Move to the Cut Layer], a new layer is created as “FC Cut Layer 1”, “FC Cut Layer 2”. 4-16 Object Manager or Object Outputting to the Trotec laser plotter You can output the cutting data to the Trotec Speedy series (laser engraving machine 100/300/360/400), and then perform cutting. • Be sure to read the operating manual for the laser engraving machine. Be careful about the safety according to the operation manual of the laser engraving machine. Preparation (connecting to the laser engraving machine) A virtual COM driver is required to connect the computer and Trotec laser engraving machine with a USB cable for data output. 1 For this purpose, download the virtual COM driver for your OS from the website (https://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm). Windows versions of the virtual COM driver are included on the Trotec Speedy disc. If the virtual COM driver is already installed, go to step 3. 3 Connect the computer and laser engraving machine with a USB cable. 4 On the [Plotter] tab of the [Plotter / User Setup] screen, select the Trotec Speedy series in [Model]. • • • • 5 4 Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars 2 Install the virtual COM driver. Trotec Speedy 100 Trotec Speedy 300 Trotec Speedy 360 Trotec Speedy 400 On the [Communication] tab, select [Serial]. Click the [Connection test...] button to confirm that the computer and laser engraving machine are correctly connected. 4-17 Output cutting data directly from FineCut to the laser engraving machine. Adjusting the origin. 1 Use the jog key of the laser engraving machine to move the head and position the light pointer at the origin (0, 0). 2 On the [Machine Setup] tab of the [Plotter / User Setup] screen, click the [Origin] button. 3 The position of the light pointer is acquired from the laser engraving machine and registered as the data origin. 4 Click the [OK] button. Cutting 1 4-18 On the [Plotter] tab of the [Plotter / User Setup] screen, click the [Output Condition Setup...] button. Outputting to the Trotec laser plotter 2 Set the cutting conditions of the laser engraving machine, then click the [OK] button. P.4-30 "Setting Output Condition" 3 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 4 Click screen. (Plot button) on the plotting The [Plot Out] screen is displayed. Note that the following functions are not available. • Register Mark • Sheet Loading • Frame Select the cutting conditions on the [Plot Out] screen, then click the [Plot] button. The data is cut on the laser engraving machine. Note that on this screen, the following functions are not available. • Preview... Create register marks in FineCut, then perform printing and cutting. Printing. 1 Create the print data. 2 Create the cut data. P.3-4 "Making a Frame (Cutting Line)" 4-19 Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars 5 4 3 Create register marks in FineCut. 4 Print the print data with register marks. • P.3-17 "Making Register Marks" - "Trotec Speedy Series, Gravotech LS series" Cutting. 1 Load the printed media in the laser engraving machine. 2 Move the red pointer over the center of the upper-left register mark. 3 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 4 Click [Register Mark] tab and click [Detect Mark]. Register mark is detected. 5 Click screen. (Plot button) on the plotting The [Plot Out] screen is displayed. 4-20 Outputting to the Trotec laser plotter 6 On the [Plot Out] screen, click the [Plot] button. Cut data is sent to the laser engraving machine. 7 On the laser engraving machine, the red pointers move in order near the corners of the register marks. In each corner, move the red pointer over the center of the register mark, then press (the "Standby" button). • Be sure to close the laser engraving machine cover before pressing the standby button. • If the standby button does not move to the next register mark, press the standby button again. • If the position of the RED pointer deviates significantly from the register mark, repeat register mark detection from the beginning. • Pressing the standby button turns off the light, but this is normal and there is no problem. The position of cut data is corrected and cutting starts. • The shapes that can be corrected are as follows. Pallarel translation Rotation • As shown below, it is not possible to correct shapes with scale correction or distortion. Scale correction Distortion 4-21 Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars 8 4 Outputting to a Gravotech laser engraving machine. You can output cutting data from FineCut to a Gravotech LS series (LS100IQ, LS100Ex, LS100Ex_Energy, LS900, LS900XP, LS900Energy, LS900Edge, LS1000XP, LS_Energy8) and then perform cutting. There are two ways to output cutting data, as follows. • Perform only cutting in FineCut. • Create register marks in FineCut, then perform printing and cutting. • Be sure to read the operating manual for the laser engraving machine. Be careful about the safety according to the operation manual of the laser engraving machine. Preparation. 1 Connect and adjust the laser engraving machine. 2 On the [Plotter] tab of the [Plotter / User Setup] screen, select "Gravograph LS Series" in [Model]. 3 Select the L-Solution printer driver on the [Machine Setup] tab. 4-22 Download the latest L-Solution driver from the Gravotech site (https://www.gravotech.co.jp/ download_mimaki.php) and install it according to the manual on the site. You will also need to adjust the laser engraving machine after installation. Please refer to the manual on the same site for how to adjust the laser engraving machine. Outputting to a Gravotech laser engraving machine. 4 Click the [Output Condition Setup...] button on the [Plotter] tab. 5 Set the cutting conditions of the laser engraving machine, then click the [OK] button. • • 6 P.4-30 "Setting Output Condition" P.7-12 "When Gravotech LS series is selected" 4 Select [Positioning Pointer] or [Camera] in [Mark Search Mode] on the [Machine Setup] tab. Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars The following preparations are required when selecting [Camera]. (Only models with camera connected) 1.Install the camera driver. • Download the latest camera driver from the Gravotech site (https://www.gravotech.co.jp/download_mimaki.php) and install it according to the manual on the same site. 2.Print the calibration grid. • According to the manual in 1, print the calibration grid data on the calibration media (acrylic 2-layer board: black and white) with a laser. 4-23 3.Perform calibration. • Click the [Calibration Camera] button on the [Machine Setup] tab of the [Plotter / User Setup] screen. 4-24 Outputting to a Gravotech laser engraving machine. Outputting cut data from FineCut. Adjusting the origin. 1 Use the jog key of the laser engraving machine to move the head and position the light pointer at the origin (0, 0). 2 On the [Machine Setup] tab of the [Plotter / User Setup] screen, click the [Origin] button. 4 4 Click the [OK] button. 4-25 Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars 3 The position of the light pointer is acquired from the laser engraving machine and registered as the data origin. Cutting 1 Create the cut data. 2 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 3 Click screen. (Plot button) on the plotting • The [Plot Out] screen is displayed. • Note that the [Sheet Loading] functions are not available. 4 Select the cutting conditions on the [Plot Out] screen, then click the [Plot] button. • The data is sent to the laser engraving machine. 5 4-26 Press (the "START" button) on the laser engraving machine. • The data is cut on the laser engraving machine. Outputting to a Gravotech laser engraving machine. Create register marks in FineCut, then perform printing and cutting. Printing. 1 Create the print data. 2 Create the cut data. 3 Create register marks in FineCut. 4 • P.3-4 "Making a Frame (Cutting Line)" • When printing a register mark on media other than white, be sure to check [Fill around the register mark] in the [Register Mark Creation] dialog. • Register marks created with FineCut9 version 1.2 or earlier cannot be detected by the camera. When detecting the register mark by the "Camera", create register marks again with FineCut9 version 1.3 or later. • P.3-17 "Making Register Marks" - "Trotec Speedy Series, Gravotech LS series" Print the print data with register marks. Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars Cutting. 1 Select [Positioning Pointer] or [Camera] in [Mark Search Mode] on the [Plotter / User Setup] screen - [Machine Setup] tab. • Select [Positioning Pointer] when using register mark data created with FinCut9 Ver.1.2 or earlier • If you want to select [Camera], create a register mark again using FinCut9 Ver.1.3 or later. 2 4 Load the printed media in the laser engraving machine. 4-27 3 Press (the "POSITIONING POINTER" button) on the laser engraving machine. 4 Move the red pointer over the center of the upper-left register mark, then press (the "AUTOFOCUS" button). 5 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 6 Click [Register Mark] tab and click [Detect Mark]. • Register mark is detected. 7 Click screen. (Plot button) on the plotting • The [Plot Out] screen is displayed. 8 On the [Plot Out] screen, click the [Plot] button. • Cut data is sent to the laser engraving machine. 4-28 Outputting to a Gravotech laser engraving machine. 9 10 When [Positioning Pointer] is selected in the register mark detection mode, on the laser engraving machine the RED pointer moves near the four corners of the register mark in order. In each corner, move the red pointer over the center of the register mark, then press (the "VALIDATION" button). When [Camera] is selected, the register marks at the four corners are automatically detected by the camera. Press (the "START" button). • The position of cut data is corrected and cutting is performed. • Outputting plot files as described below will perform cutting according to output conditions set to black on the [L-Solution Printing Preferences] screen of the LSolution printer driver. (1) In step 8, click the [Save as File...] button to create a plot file. (2) Click the [Output Plot File] button on the FineCut menu. 4 Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars • If the cut position is misaligned when the register mark is detected by the camera, adjust the [Offset] on the [Plotter / User Setup] screen-[Machine Setup] tab. 4-29 Setting Output Condition Output condition can be set by the media used. • This function is available when [MGL-IIc] is selected in [Command] or [Trotec Speedy series] or [Gravotech LS series] is selected in [Model] on the [Plotter] tab of the [Plotter / User Setup] screen. • If any setting value exceeds the limit of the plotter or laser engraving machine, the object is plotted with the limit of the plotter or laser engraving machine. For the limit, refer to the Operation Manual of the plotter or laser engraving machine. • Once output conditions are set for each media with the following steps, the conditions can be changed by media on Plot Out screen. 1 Click [Plotter / User Setup] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 2 Click [Output Condition Setup...]. 3 Set conditions on Output Condition Setup screen. Alternatively, click [Edit] button in the Plot Out screen. Setting items differ depending on the model selected on [Model] of Plotter / User Setup screen (Step 2). Set each item and click [OK]. ( P.7-5) 4 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 5 Click 4-30 (Plot button) on Plot screen. Setting Output Condition 6 Set the plot condition and click [Plot]. ( P.7-28 for details) • When plotting with “Select Condition” or “Custom” selected, the setting of speed/ pressure/offset of the plotter changes. To restore the setting, set the plotter to LOCAL mode and press the [TOOL] button. 4 Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars 4-31 Separating and Cutting Lines (CF/DC/CF2/CF3 (except M-Head) series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225) • This function can be used on CF series (CF/DC/CF2/CF3 (except M-Head), CF22-1225) and CFL-605RT. Please note that it cannot be used on CG series. Some shapes of blade can cut the start / end position of lines too much and scar the product while cutting thick media. To avoid this, set to separate lines automatically and to cut in twice, from end to inside, or inside to end. Cutting with the line separated 1 Select an object on CorelDRAW. 2 Click [Plotter / User Setup] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 3 Click [Output Condition Setup...]. 4-32 Separating and Cutting Lines (CF/DC/CF2/CF3 (except M-Head) series, CFL-605RT, CF221225) 4 Set the line separation. After setting, click [OK]. Check the Separation cutting direction and the Separation position changing from the Separation origin. (Displays only when [Line Separation] is selected.) Item Line Separation separation cutting direction 4 Description Check this. Select cutting direction of a separated line. Select according to the blade used. ( P.4-36) Set the minimum length of the line to be separated. Only the longer line than this setting is separated, and the shorter one is not separated. (If separating a short line, it may not be able to cut finely.) minimum line angle (Default: 30 degrees (recommended)) Set the minimum angle of the line to be separated. If the cutting line is inflected more than the set angle, the line is separated not the point to be cut too much. (However, if it is determined as outside of the object, it is not separated.) If inside (grey part) is used Even if the angle to the next cutting is larger than the setting in the cutting direction, it is not separated because it is decided 90° 90° Not to cut these points, the line is separated. separation origin If the angle to the next cutting is larger than the setting in the cutting direction, and if it could scar the object, the line is Set the origin position of the separating line. 4-33 Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars minimum line length (Default: 30 mm (recommended)) Item Description separation position Set the separating position of lines as a distance from [Separation origin]. 10 mm End point 5 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 6 Click 4-34 (Plot button). Separated on 10 mm from the end point. Separating and Cutting Lines (CF/DC/CF2/CF3 (except M-Head) series, CFL-605RT, CF221225) 7 Set whether using the outside of the object or not on the Plot Out screen, and click [Plot] . The plotter determines as below depending on the setting, and cuts with the line separated. If not checked on [Use the Outside] (default) Grey part is determined as a product. Not this point to cut too much, the line is separated and cut. Cut If checked on [Use the Outside] 4 Grey part is determined as a product. 4-35 Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars Not this point to cut too much, the line is separated and cut. The blade shapes and the setting of line separation When cutting with a line separated, set referring to the example below to meet the the shape of the blade used. For adjustment of eccentricity, see the Operation Manual of the plotter. Blade used Carbide, 17° Product Code Shape SPB-0065 Adjusted eccentricity value Cutting direction and Test cut pattern with the line separated （ P.4-32） Ends To Inner (For carbide 17°) (No uncut part) Ends To Inner End point Start point Start point Blade cutting direction Carbide, 30° SPB-0045 Carbide design cutter, 30° SPB-0051 High-speed steel blade 30° SPB-0043 High-speed steel blade 30° 7mm SPB-0048 Titanium-coated, 30° SPB-0047 • If protruded: Enter the protruded value by negative value. • If gapped: Enter the gapped value by positive value. By adjusting as above, the horizontal lines overlap at the end point. cutting direction Carbide, 45° SPB-0046 High-speed steel blade 45° SPB-0044 Titanium-coated, 45° SPB-0008 cutting direction 4-36 Adjust the value not the horizontal/vertical lines of the Test pattern A to protrude or gap. Separating and Cutting Lines (CF/DC/CF2/CF3 (except M-Head) series, CFL-605RT, CF221225) Blade used Carbide, 2° Product Code Shape Adjusted eccentricity value Cutting direction and Test cut pattern with the line separated （ P.4-32） SPB-0064 In to out (No uncut part because the blade top comes to the end point.) End point Start point cutting direction Start point in to out Adjust the value to meet the horizontal lines of the Test pattern A at the end point. • If lines overlap: Enter the overlapped value divided by 2 by positive value. • If gapped at the end point: Enter the gapped value divided by 2 by negative value. 4 By adjusting as above, the horizontal lines protrude from the vertical line at the start point. Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars 4-37 4-38 CHAPTER 5 Advanced operations-from Plot Screen This section describes the convenient usage from Plot screen. To display Plot screen, click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. Scaling an Object .................................................... 5-2 Cutting an Object Multiple Times (Copy)................. 5-4 Dividing and Cutting an Object (Tiling) .................... 5-6 Cutting an Object on Each Color ............................. 5-8 Cutting an Object on Each Layer........................... 5-10 Setting the Output Order/Tool on Each Color/Layer ............................................................ 5-12 Setting Output Condition on Each Color/Layer...... 5-14 Making Effective Use of Sheet .............................. 5-16 Setting Connection to the Plotter........................... 5-17 Link Cut and Print (ID cut) ..................................... 5-18 Setting Head Position after Plotting....................... 5-25 Checking the Cutting Process by Preview............. 5-27 Scaling an Object Scaling an object with a fixed aspect ratio Click to uncheck [Unlock Scale] on the Layout tab. Scale an object as dragging a corner of the object. It indicates the aspect ratio is fixed. 5-2 Scaling an Object Scaling only width or length of an object Check [Unlock Scale] on the Layout tab. Scale an object as dragging the left or right corner or the top or bottom corner of the object. • To scale an object with the aspect ratio retained, check [Unlock Scale], and then drag the object as holding down the Shift key of the keyboard. • To scale an object with the changed aspect ratio retained, change the width and length separately, and then uncheck [Unlock Scale]. To scale an object more precisely, enter the values on the [Size] and the [Scale]. 5 Advanced operations-from Plot Screen 5-3 Cutting an Object Multiple Times (Copy) To cut an object multiple times vertically and horizontally, use Copy. The following example shows how to cut ABC on A3-sized sheet. 1 Set [Copy] and [Copy Margin]. Example: • Copy: Enter 3 for horizontal and 4 for vertical. • Copy Margin: Set the margin between objects (horizontally and vertically) to 10 mm. 2 This includes all margins of the object. Check [Frame] and enter the size. Example: Enter 5 mm each on the width and the length. (The frame is put on 5 mm outside of the object.) This includes the frame size. • When Frame is set, the frame is created for each object. You cannot enclose all the copied objects with a single frame. • When [CF3 (M-Head)] is selected on Plotter / User Setup screen, note the followings. Set [Copy Margin] to 10 mm or more. Frame cannot be created. 3 5-4 Click (Plot button). Cutting an Object Multiple Times (Copy) 4 Click [Plot] to start cutting. 5 Advanced operations-from Plot Screen 5-5 Dividing and Cutting an Object (Tiling) To create an object larger than the sheet width (signboard, etc.), divide and cut the object with Tiling. In this section, each divided object is called “Tile”. • When using the tiling function in CFL-605RT/CF22-1225, you cannot use ID cut. 1 Click [Tiling] tab. 2 Set how to separate, and click [Separation]. ( P.7-23 for details) Set how to separate 3 Divided objects are displayed. Set the tile position or others. ( 4 P.7-23 for details) Select tiles to cut from the tile list. You cannot output multiple tiles at once when a Gravotech LS series is selected. Output one tile at a time. Select 5-6 Dividing and Cutting an Object (Tiling) 5 Click 6 Click [Plot] to start cutting. (Plot button). 5 Advanced operations-from Plot Screen 5-7 Cutting an Object on Each Color If an object consists of multiple colors on CorelDRAW, you can cut out the specified color object. This describes how to cut out the Cyan (C=100%) colored object “ABC” of the following example. C=100% PANTONE Red 032 C 1 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 2 Uncheck the color set of “DEF” on the example above. The object “DEF” disappears from the cutting area. • Color List The color list displays all colors (including PANTONE and other special colors) used for the object. It also displays the colors of fill and strokes of the object. To specify the output condition, click the button on the upper right of the list. Click to display the stroke color information. Click to display the fill color information. 5-8 Cutting an Object on Each Color 3 Set [Origin Lock]. • To cut out the object on the created position, check [Origin Lock]. If unchecked, the origin position is cut. • The origin position varies by model. Bottom right: CG, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150, CF3 series Bottom left: CF, CF2, DC series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225 Top left: Trotec Speedy series, Gravotech LS series 4 Click 5 Click [Plot] to start cutting. Origin: bottom right Origin Lock: Checked Origin: bottom right Origin Lock: Unchecked (Plot button). 5 Advanced operations-from Plot Screen 5-9 Cutting an Object on Each Layer If an object consists of multiple layers on CorelDRAW, you can cut out the object on the specified layer. This describes how to cut out “ABC” on the layer 1 of the following example. Layer 1 Layer 2 1 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 2 Click [Layer] tab and uncheck the layer of “DEF” on the example above. The object “DEF” on the layer disappears from the cutting area. 3 Set [Origin Lock]. • To cut out the object on the created position, check [Origin Lock]. If unchecked, the origin position is cut. • The origin position varies by model. Bottom right: CG, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150, CF3 series Bottom left: CF, CF2, DC series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225 Top left: Trotec Speedy series, Gravotech LS series 4 5-10 Click (Plot button). Origin: bottom right Origin Lock: Checked Origin: bottom right Origin Lock: Unchecked Cutting an Object on Each Layer 5 Click [Plot] to start cutting. 5 Advanced operations-from Plot Screen 5-11 Setting the Output Order/Tool on Each Color/Layer • When using the Trotec Speedy series or a Gravotech LS series, you cannot specify the tool on each color or layer. By specifying output order or the tool by color or layer, objects can be cut more smoothly and finely according to the tool characteristic or cutting shapes. By specifying the tool by color or layer, the order of the several tools’ operation can also be set. Objects are normally output in order, from the bottom to the top of the color/ layer list. This describes how to cut the red frame first with the tool [HLF] of the following example. 1 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 2 Drag the red in the color list to the bottom. 3 Click the upper right button of the list and select [Specify The Tool On Each Color (or Layer)]. 4 Select [HLF] for tool. 5 Click 5-12 (Plot button). Setting the Output Order/Tool on Each Color/Layer 6 Check [Sort], select [Each Color (or Each Layer)], and click [Plot]. The object is output in the specified order. 5 Advanced operations-from Plot Screen 5-13 Setting Output Condition on Each Color/Layer • When using “Gravograph LS900” , this function cannot be used. Output condition can be set on each color or layer. For a fine object or small characters, create an object on each color or layer, and set the appropriate output condition (lowering cutting speed, etc.) for each. The objects can be cut finely. In CF, CF2, DC, CF3 series, CFL-605RT and CF22-1225, you can cut and make a ruled line at one time by specifying tools on each color or layer. • To edit the output conditions, click the button on the upper right of the list, and select [Edit Plot Condition...]. • If set the tool number in the output conditions, check the settings of the tool of plotter side. • There are tools that can not be used depending on plotter's specifications when selecting atool name (pen, cutter, etc.) in the [Tool] of the output condition. Before selecting the tool name, check the available tools in the operation manual of the plotter. • When items are unchecked or a frame is specified, the media is cut by the default settings. (CJV30, TPC, CJV300/ 150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150, CF3 series and TPC is cut by the plotter setting.) Output Condition Default Setting • Check the pen number allocation of plotter side, and set of FineCut. • If use the tool of B unit in the CFL-605RT, ruling roller, reciprocating cutter, tangential cutter can not be used at the same time. In the case of "cut with reciprocating cutter after ruling" or so, output the cut data for each tool. • When specifying the output conditions on each color or layer, you cannot use the settting on the plotter. Make sure to set the all conditions (Speed/Press/Offset) in the FineCut. 1 Click the button on the upper right of the color list (or layer list). 2 Select [Specify The Plot Condition (Tool) On Each Color (Layer)]. 5-14 Setting Output Condition on Each Color/Layer 3 If the following screen appears, click [OK] . When [Specify The Plot Condition On Each Layer (Color)] is selected: When [Specify The Tool On Each Layer (Color)] is selected: When CF3, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series and TPC is used 4 Set the output condition. When [Specify The Plot Condition On Click the button on the right of the condition, and select from the set condition. 5 5 Click 6 Click [Plot]. Advanced operations-from Plot Screen (Plot button). 5-15 Making Effective Use of Sheet When cutting ABC with different colors each by color as the example below, if A and C are cut, the space of B becomes blank as B has different color. Move the cutting object to the blank part to cut without wasting blank. 1 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 2 Select an object to move using the (Direct Select Tool). Select “A” for the example shown on the right. 3 Drag the selected object to the desired position. To replace the object to the original position, (Original Layout button). click Drag 5-16 Setting Connection to the Plotter The connection to the plotter can be checked or set on the Plot screen. 1 Click ton). 2 Select the communication port, and click [OK]. (Plotter / User Setup but- If needed, click [Connection test] to check the connection to the plotter. P.7-13 for details) ( 5 Advanced operations-from Plot Screen 5-17 Link Cut and Print (ID cut) It is a function to automatically cut data when printing a data with ID with printer and detecting ID with cutting plotter. Can be used when using CG-FXII Plus series, CJV300 Plus series, UCJV300/150 series, CFL-605RT or CF22-1225. For the detailed ID cutting procedure, please refer to the "ID Cut Operation Guide" on the manual CD included with the cutting plotter. ● ID Cut Operation Flow ID Cut Output Cut Data (Auto) ID Data Hot Folder Print Cut Data (Auto) Print and Cut Printer Printer Read the register mark Automatically cut Print and Cut Printer Cutting Plotter ● Differences from the [Output to RasterLink] function When using CFL-605RT or CF22-1225, you can add the cutting conditions which can be set only for FineCut (cutting start position setting, cutting direction setting, multiple cutting, cutting with lines separated, etc.). 5-18 Link Cut and Print (ID cut) Preparation The following software applications are required for ID cut. All software applications are provided by MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. Software Name FineCut RasterLink6Plus Ver1.2 or later*1 CuttingLink Description Cutting software (supplied with the plotter) Software to receive image data, edit data with various functions, and send plot data to the printer (supplied with the plotter) Software to manage ID cut Download the installer from the Mimaki website (https://mimaki.com/). *1. When using a version earlier than the specified version, download the upgraded version of the installer from the Mimaki website (https://mimaki.com/). Refer to "ID Cut Operation Guide" for the detailed procedure. 1 Install CuttingLink. 2 Register the the plotter (CG-FXII Plus series, CJV300 Plus series, UCJV300/150 series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225) on CuttingLink. • If CuttingLink is already installed, please skip this step. • If plotter is already registered, please skip this step. 3 Start RasterLink6Plus and connect to CuttingLink. 4 Check that CuttingLink is started. 5 • If RasterLink6Plus is already connected to CuttingLink, please skip this step. Advanced operations-from Plot Screen 5-19 Check 1 Click the [Plotter/User Setup] button in FineCut menu. 2 Make sure that one of the following plotters is selected in [Plotter]. • CG-FXII Plus series • CJV300 Plus series • UCJV150/UCJV300 series • CFL-605RT • CF22-1225 Make sure that you use a model specified here to perform cutting. Create data Create data with CorelDRAW. 1 5-20 Set the layer attribute. • To output smoothly, set the printing layer and cutting layer beforehand. Print attribute on CorelDRAW Output ON OFF Print Cut Link Cut and Print (ID cut) 2 Create illustrations and cut lines to print with CorelDRAW. • You can create a cut line using the [Frame Extraction] function( P.3-4). The print attribute of "FC Frame Layer *" created at frame extraction execution is set to OFF. If you copy( P.5-4) or scale.( P.5-2) on the FineCut [Plot] screen, it will be reflected in the print data. Also, after recognizing the register mark on the [Plot] screen, if you specify the number of consecutive times, the specified number of data is copied and reflected in the print data. When creating data on Illustrator/CorelDRAW, please do as follows. • When scaling on the [Plot] screen, make it the full size. • When copying on the [Plot] screen, make only one original data. FineCut [Plot] screen Scale Copy 5 Repeated Cutting (Arbitrary) (UCJV150/300 series: P.3-7, CFL-605RT: P.3-12, CF22-1225: P.3-14) • When using the UCJV150/300 series, ID cut output can not be done by adding an intermediate register mark. • The print attribute of "FC RegisterMark Layer*" created when register marks are created is set to ON. • When register marks are not created with FineCut, register marks are automatically added by RasterLink6Plus. • Do not position data on the register mark lines. Otherwise, an ID might be added on the data by RasterLink6Plus. On the line of register mark lines 5-21 Advanced operations-from Plot Screen 3 Create a register mark with FineCut. ID Cut Procedure ID cut can not be performed when the following functions are used. • When the [Separation] on the [Tiling] tab of [Plot] Screen is used. • When register marks are recognized by adding [Intermediate Registration Marks]. • When register marks are recognized by adding [Mark Separation]. • When [Origin Lock] is set to OFF on the [Layout] tab of [Plot] Screen. • When [Frame] is added in [Plot] Screen. • When two point detection is selected in reverse cut mode after the recognition of registration marks on the [Register Mark] tab of [Plot] screen. 5-22 Link Cut and Print (ID cut) • When using CFL-605RT When the [Reverse Cut mode] is selected after recognizing register marks on the [Plot] screen - [Register Mark] tab. 1 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 2 Make sure to enlarge or reduce the data. (Arbitrary) If you scale on the FineCut [Plot] screen, it will be reflected in the print data. P.5-2 "Scaling an Object" • If register marks are created, scaling values are not applied. • Make sure that you use FineCut to enlarge or reduce the data. You cannot use RasterLink6Plus to enlarge or reduce the data. 3 If you copy on the FineCut [Plot] screen, it will be reflected in the print data. P.5-4 "Cutting an Object Multiple Times (Copy)" • If register marks are created, copy settings will be invalid. 5 When register marks are created, click [Register Mark] tab and click [Detect Mark]. (UCJV150/300 series: P.3-36, CF22-1225: Advanced operations-from Plot Screen 4 Copy the data. (Arbitrary) P.3-19, CFL-605RT: P.3-52) • When cutting the reverse side, be sure to select four-point detection. If two-point detection is selected, ID cut can not be performed. 5 Click (Plot button). 5-23 6 Click [Select Hot Folder...]. Select a hot folder of RasterLink6Plus. • When using CJV300 Plus series or UCJV300/150 series, select the hot folder of the model used. • When using CG-FXII Plus series or CFL-605RT, CF22-1225, select the hot folder of the printer to be printed. • If there is no hot folder, create it on RasterLink6Plus. The folder created from the [Create a new folder] button on the folder reference screen does not work as hot folder. 7 Select [EPS] or [PDF] and click [ID Cut]. • The data is sent to the hot folder of RasterLink 6 Plus. • When [EPS] is selected, the [EPS Export] screen of CorelDRAW will be displayed.Set each item and click [OK]. EPS setting varies from the CorelDRAW version used. • When [PDF] is selected, the [PDF Settings] dialog of CorelDRAW is displayed. Click [OK] without changing the setting. 8 Print output with RasterLink6Plus, and then read the register mark with plotter. • For the detailed ID cutting procedure, please refer to the "ID Cut Operation Guide" on the manual CD included with the cutting plotter. • ID cut can be done even if media is set in any direction of 0 degree, 90 degree, 180 degree, 270 degree. However, if you want to automatically cut different types of register marks continuously, set the media in the 0 degree. or 180 degree direction. In the case of CF22-1225 when performing backside cut ( P.357 "Cutting from the reverse side") after cutting the surface, be sure to turn the panel upside down (from bottom to top). No rotation 5-24 Rotated 90 degree Setting Head Position after Plotting • When using “Trotec Speedy series” or “Gravograph LS900”, this function cannot be used. You can set the head position after plotting. 1 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 2 Click 3 Check [Head Withdrawal After Plot]. 4 Change the setting on Head Withdrawal Position screen. (Plot button). To change the head withdrawal position or to set the origin to the withdrawal position, click [Set] and go to the next step. 5 After setting, click [OK]. Description Set the head withdrawal position for the horizontal direction from the reference position (Select [Current Origin] or [Max Cut Width]). Set the head withdrawal position for the length direction from the reference position (Select [Current Origin] or [Max Cut Length]). Sheet Feed Origin Renewal Set the head withdrawal position as the origin position. (Effective only for the MGL-IIc commands on a plotter other than flatbed plotters*1 .) Check this to prevent from cutting on the same position with the previous cut when plotting continuously with the same sheet. *1. CF Series, CF2 series, DC series, CF3 series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225 • In the CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series, the Head Withdrawal Position is always the origin. • When using [No. COPIES] or [DIVISION CUT] of the plotter, uncheck the [Sheet Feed Origin Renewal]. If checked, [No. COPIES] or [DIVISION CUT] will not perform normally. 5-25 Advanced operations-from Plot Screen Item 5 5-26 Click [Plot]. Plotting starts. The plotter head moves to the specified position after plotting. Checking the Cutting Process by Preview • When using “Trotec Speedy series” , this function cannot be used. Before cutting objects, you can check the plotting process with your settings by the preview. 1 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 2 Click 3 Set the plot condition, and click [Preview]. ( 4 (Plot button). P.7-28 for details of the setting) Check the cutting line on the preview. 5 Item Description Cutting Direction Shows black line for cutting in anticlockwise, and red line for cutting in clockwise. Checking [Arrows], cutting direction shows with arrows. • For an open path, both directions display in black. Start Position Shows the starting point of cutting in blue. End Position Shows the ending point of cutting in orange. Move Shows the moving line raising the tool in yellow. Cutting Order Shows the numbers of cutting order. Tool Position Shows the tool (head) position in green. Displaying simulation, you can check the moving of the tool. Show Original Shows the CorelDRAW object that was read by FineCut and processed on Plot screen in the state before cutting. 5-27 Advanced operations-from Plot Screen • To change the color of [Display Setting], click the color on the right of each setting. • When copy or cutting with mark separation is set, the preview displays the object without copy or cutting with mark separation. 5 Click 6 If needed, go back to Step 3 and adjust the plot condition. 7 Check the preview again, and click [Close]. 8 Click [Plot] to start cutting. 5-28 in [Simulation] and check the moves of cutting. To return to the state before cutting, click . To go to the state after cutting, click The slide bar shows the simulation from any position you like. To set the speed of the simulation, set [Playback Speed]. . • For CF/CF2/DC/CF3 series, CFL-605RT and CF22-1225, you can check the starting position of cutting on the preview. P.6-3) or [Optimize Cutting Start To adjust it, go to [Cut Start Position Setting] ( P.7-28) Position] of Plot Out screen. ( You can also check the separation position of line separation on the preview. • For CF3 (M-Head), you can check the following settings on the preview. Cutting start position: P.6-3), [Optimize Cutting Start Position] or Adjust on [Cut Start Position Setting] ( P.7-28) [Adjust start / end] of Plot Out screen. ( Offset direction: P.7-28) Adjust on [Options] of Plot Out screen. ( Position of cutting line / Cutting direction: P.7-8) Adjust on [End Mill Diameter] of Output Condition Setup screen. ( CHAPTER 6 Advanced operations-others This section describes other convenient usage. Editting the Line....................................................... 6-2 Setting Cutting Start Position................................... 6-3 Specifying the Cut Direction .................................... 6-5 Registering Favorite ................................................ 6-7 Cutting with CF3 Series (M-Head)......................... 6-11 Editting the Line The outline created by Outline Extraction ( 1 P.4-9) can be modified or changed. Open an image created by Outline Extraction on CorelDRAW. • If necessary, enlarge the line to be edited with the zoom tool of CorelDRAW. 2 Click [ShowEditLineTool] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 3 Ungroup the object. 4 Select [Shape Tool]. 5 Select a node or segment of the object and adjust it. • Click [Arrange] - [Group] - [Ungroup All Objects] or [Ungroup All]. • The tools that can be edited for the selected node or segment are shown as active in the [EditLineTool] bar. 6-2 Setting Cutting Start Position • This function is effective for cutting with CF series (CF/DC/CF2/CF3 (except M-Head), CF221225) and CFL-605RT. The start position of cutting an object can be specified. By specifying the start position of cutting according to the object, the object can be cut finely. 1 Convert a target object into a simple path. • Convert into a simple path by using a function such as [ConvertToCurves], [Ungroup], or [UngroupAll] of CorelDRAW. • Perform [Create Outlines] if using characters. 3 Click [Start]. 4 Specify the cutting start position. Advanced operations - others 2 Click [Cut Start Position Setting] button in the FineCut Command Bars. Marks of the available positions • The current cutting start position is displayed in red. Click a target node from the available positions (square mark) while holding down the Shift key. The set node turns red. • The set cutting start position is saved as a data of CorelDRAW. • Specify a corner of an object as a cutting start position. If setting the Do not cutting start position in the middle of specify the curve, the cutting line may not be curves. finished well. Specify corners. 6-3 6 5 Click [End]. 6 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 7 Click 8 (For CF/CF2/DC/CF3 series, CFL605RT and CF22-1225) Uncheck [Optimize Cutting Start Position] and click [Plot] . (Plot button). • If [Optimize Cutting Start Position] is checked, the cutting start position set before becomes invalid. • If [Optimize Cutting Start Position] is checked, the cutting start position set before becomes invalid. (The following message appears when clicking “!”.) Click If the box above is checked, this mark appears. • (For CF3 Series (M-Head) only) If [Adjust start / end] is checked on the screen above, the object is cut from 2 mm away from the object. (If the outside is not used, use this function to cut the start / end position finely. Cut from 2 mm away from the object. 6-4 Specifying the Cut Direction • This function is enabled if cutting with a CF Series (CF/DC/CF2/CF3 (except for M-Head), CF221225) or CFL-605RT. You can specify the cut direction of the object. Specifying the optimum cut direction according to the object shape enables you to perform better quality cutting. 1 Convert a target object into a simple path. 2 From the Corel Draw tool palette, click the [Specify cut direction] button. 3 Click [Start]. • Convert into a simple path by using a function such as [ConvertToCurves], [Ungroup], or [UngroupAll] of CorelDRAW. • Perform [Create Outlines] if using characters. Advanced operations - others • The paths available for specifying cutting direction in Corel Draw are indicated by arrows showing the cut direction. Red arrow : Closed pass Cut in clockwise direction Black arrow : Open pass • The displayed color is the same color as “Preview” ( P.5-27). The cut direction display color also changes if you change the cut preview color. 4 Click, while holding down the Shift key, the path of cut direction you want to change. 6 Click on a closed path (circular) to change the arrow color and direction. • The cut direction and arrow color of the clicked path change. • The cut direction changes each time you click on the path while holding down the Shift key. • Cut direction is stored as Corel Draw data. • Save the data after specifying the cut direction so that cutting can be performed in the same direction the next time you use the saved data 6-5 5 Click [End]. 6 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut menu. 7 Click 8 Click [Plot]. (Plot button). • Start cutting in the specified cut direction. • Click the [Preview...] button to display the dialog box. Check the cut direction Turn both [Optimize Cutting Start Position] and [Optimize Cutting Direction] of the [Plot Out] screen to “OFF” if you want to cut in the specified cut direction. • Turning [Optimize Cutting Start Position] to “ON” might result in not cutting in the specified cut direction if cutting an open path shape. • Turning [Optimize Cutting Direction] to “ON” might result in not cutting in the specified cut direction if cutting a closed path shape. 6-6 Registering Favorite You can register “Favorite” by setting the output conditions on the color and layer tabs displayed on the plot screen. You can set the three output conditions indicated in the table below and you can register the following four types of favorites. • • • • Specify The Tool On Each Color (set by using the color tab) Specify The Plot Condition On Each Color (set by using the color tab) Specify The Tool On Each Layer (set by using the layer tab) Specify The Plot Condition On Each Layer (set by using the layer tab) Output conditions that can be set: Specify The Tool Specify The Plot Condition The Cut Order You can specify the tool used. You can specify the set condition name by using the [Output Condition Setup] dialog box. You can specify the cut order of the color or layer displayed by the Color tab/ Layer tab. Registering output conditions for “Favorite” Display the color tab or layer tab, then specify the output conditions in “Color” or “Layer”. The following procedures indicate how to specify the output conditions by color when the color tab is displayed. 1 Display the plot screen. 2 Select color-specified output conditions, then click [Specify The Plot Condition On Each Color]. 3 Specify the output conditions. 4 Click ton). Advanced operations - others • You can register a “Favorite” with a CF Series (CF/DC/CF2/CF3 (except for M-Head), CF221225) or CFL-605RT. • Contents are overwritten if you register a “Register As Favorite” for an already registered “Color/ Layer”. • Contents set by “Favorite” are disabled if you select “PANEL” for the output conditions setting on a connected plotter. 6 • Cutting is performed in order from the bottom of that displayed in the color tab. Move the color name by using the mouse to change the cut order. (Favorite registration but- 6-7 5 Click [OK]. Registering a tool as a “Favorite” Display color tab or layer tab, and specify the tool for cutting in “Color” or “Layer”. The following procedures indicate how to specify tools by color when the A is displayed. 1 Display the plot screen. 2 Select color-specified output conditions, then click [Specify The Tool On Each Color]. 3 Specify the tool. 4 Click ton). 5 Click [OK]. 6-8 • Cutting is performed in order from the bottom of that displayed in the color tab. Move the color name by using the mouse to change the cut order. (Favorite registration but- Registering Favorite Changing registered contents of a “Favorite” 1 Click color or layer tab. 2 Click (Favorite apply button), then click [Set the favorite tool(plot condition) on each color(layer)]. • The registered contents of “Favorite” are displayed. 4 Click ton). 5 Click [OK]. Advanced operations - others 3 Change the contents of “Favorite”. (Favorite registration but- 6 6-9 Applying “Favorite” when cutting Use the [Plotter] dialog to select the registered favorite to apply. 1 Display the plot screen. 2 Click color or layer tab. 3 Click 4 Select “Set The Favorite Tool On Each Color (Layer)” or “Set The Favorite Plot Condition On Each Color (Layer)”. (Favorite apply button) . • The registered favorite plot conditions are displayed. 5 Click [Plot] . • Cutting starts according to the setting contents of the selected favorite. Automatically Apply Favorite • By setting [Automatically Apply Favorite] under “Other” of the [Plotter/User Setup] dialog, cutting is performed automatically by applying the [Automatically Apply Favorite] that has previously been set automatically even if a favorite is not selected during plotting. Refer toP.7-17 for details. 6-10 Cutting with CF3 Series (M-Head) The way of cutting can be set. 1 Set Z axis origin to a plotter. 2 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut Command Bars. 3 Click 4 Select [Plot Condition]. For details, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. (Plot button). • If the plot condition is set on each color / layer ( screen is invalid. P.5-14), [Plot Condition] in this Advanced operations - others Select the plot condition set in FineCut. Click [Edit...] to add media or to set cutting condition by each media. In the cutting condition, set the condition for using endmill such as work thickness or cutting depth. ( P.7-5) 6 6-11 5 Set [Options]. In addition to the cutting condition of the previous step, set options according to the media and the object shape to cut finely. Item Description ( Optimize Cutting Start Position P.7-28 for the setting other than below) Optimizes the start position of cutting to finish finely. If unchecked, cutting starts from the position that the data started to draw or the position specified by [Cut Start Position Setting]. • After setting, be sure to check the start position of cutting on the preview. • With optimizing, the start position might be placed out of the object. If the cutting line goes over the next object, space among objects on CorelDRAW. Cuts out inside of the object to use the outside. If checked, the part to leave is set and the offset direction is determined. Furthermore, cutting direction is optimized to finish cutting surface finely. Use the Outside Use inside (Unchecked) Use outside (Checked) An object is cut from 2 mm away from the object. (If the outside is not used, use this function to cut start / end position finely. Cut from 2 mm away from the object. Adjust start / end 6-12 Cutting with CF3 Series (M-Head) Item Description Leaves a part of the cutting line, and cuts it last. It prevents the work from misaligning and makes the cutting surface fine. Joint Setting Small or heavy media tends to misalign while cutting. To cut it finely, withdraw the head, fix the media with tape, and then cut the ending point. Joint Set the number of joint (places to leave). It places the parts to leave for joint on the cutting line evenly. As the places of the parts to leave varies from the joint length, check it on the preview. Length Set the media length to leave. Height Set the media thickness to leave. Pause Leaves the ending point and withdraws the head temporarily. Joint Setting Advanced operations - others • After setting [Joint Setting], test the cutting. • If multiple cutting and [Cutting Depth] is set on Output Condition Setup screen ( P.7-5), and when the cutting depth is deeper than [Height] in Plot Out screen, Joint Setting is invalid. • If the number of cutting is set to multiple on Output Condition Setup screen, the jointed part is cut the times controlled by Joint Setting. • If plural numbers are set on [Joint], you can cut a large shape, deflected media or the like without misaligning. • With the deflection of media, some part of the media could be lifted. To cut such a media finely, put an extra height on [Height]. 6 Joint Height Joint Length (The shadow area is the part to leave) 6-13 6 Click [Preview]. 7 Check the cutting line. ( P.5-27) After checking, click [Close]. • The cutting line is offset by half of [End Mill Diameter] set on Output Condition P.7-5). Checking the cutline on the Setup screen or set from [Edit] of Step 4 ( preview, adjust the end mill diameter on the Ouput Condition screen. 8 Click [Plot] to start cutting. • When [Pause] is selected on [Joint Setting] of Plot Out screen, cutting stops and the head is withdrawn. Put tapes on the media to fix, and press [REMOTE] button of the plotter. Then the jointed part is cut. 6-14 CHAPTER 7 Description of Functions This section describes the functions of FineCut. FineCut Menu ................................... 7-2 [Plot] Screen ................................... 7-18 How to display FineCut menu ............ 7-2 [Plot Out] Screen ............................ 7-28 Menu .................................................. 7-2 [Outline Extraction] Screen............. 7-33 [Plotter / User Setup] Screen ............ 7-4 Trace simply .....................................7-33 Plotter ................................................. 7-4 Output Condition Setup ...................... 7-5 Communication ................................ 7-13 Machine Setup ................................. 7-14 Plot Dialog ........................................ 7-15 Alert Display ..................................... 7-16 Other ................................................ 7-17 Trace with detail setting ...................7-34 [Output to RasterLink] Screen ........ [About FineCut] Screen .................. Setting Cutting Start Position ......... [Online Information] Screen............ Uninstallation of FineCut ................ 7-36 7-39 7-40 7-41 7-42 FineCut Menu How to display FineCut menu Display and select the FineCut menu from the following menus on CorelDRAW. From [Tools]-[Customization] menu of CorelDRAW Click [Tools]-[Customization]-[Workspace]-[Customization]-[Command Bars]-[FineCut] to display the screen below. Click the button on the screen to start each menu. From [Tools]-[FineCut] Click [Tools]-[FineCut] and click each menu. Menu Button 7-2 Menu Description Plot Sets the layout or options of an object to plot. ( P.7-18) Plot Selected Path Plots only the selected object. The output order is the order selected in CorelDRAW. Plotter / User Setup Sets the plotter used, communication condition to the plotter or others. ( P.7-4) FineCut Menu Button Menu Description Recognize Stroke Weight and Overlap Recognizes the stroke weight and overlap of the selected object. ( P.4-2) Frame Extraction Creates a frame for the selected object. ( Trapping Traps the selected object. ( Join Path Joins corner points of open paths (The path that the start and the end point is not connected). ( P.4-4) Cut Start Position Setting Set the start position of cutting. ( Register Mark Creation Creates register marks. ( Create Weed Line Creates a precut line (weed line) around the object to tear off the sticker with ease. ( P.4-5) Remove Weed Line Removes the created weed line. Outline Tools Creates the outline to cut a bitmap image. ( Output to RasterLink Sends the set file to RasterLink when using CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series or TPC. ( P.4-11) Import Plot File... Imports a saved plot file. ( Output Plot File... Outputs a created plot file to the plotter. ( ShowEditLineTool Shows the tools to edit the outline. ( Show ShadowEdge Tool Shows the tools to create a Shadow / Edge on the object. ( P.4-6) About FineCut Displays the Operation Manual and the latest information of FineCut. ( P.7-39) P.3-4) P.4-3) P.6-3) P.3-5) P.4-9) P.4-7) P.6-2) 7-3 Description of Functions P.4-7) 7 [Plotter / User Setup] Screen Set the model or communication conditions to enable communication between FineCut and the plotter. Click ([Plotter / User Setup] button) in the FineCut Command Bars. • If the settings set in this screen differs from the settings on the plotter, objects cannot be output normally. Be sure to set the same values as the plotter settings. Plotter Set the plotter connected. Refer to the operation manual of the plotter for details. Item Model Description Select the plotter model connected. • Once [Model] is selected, the default values of subsequent items are automatically updated. Command Select the command set on the plotter. Step Size Select the step size set on the plotter. Approximation Type [Output Condition Setup...] Select the approximation type when cutting bezier curves of the object. Set media or tools. ( next page) • If [Approximation Type] has been changed, adjust the cut conditions again. An excessive pressure by some media could damage the cutter. • When [CF3 (M-Head)] is selected on [Model], only [Spline] can be selected on [Approximation Type]. 7-4 [Plotter / User Setup] Screen Output Condition Setup Common to all models • When CF3, CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series or TPC is selected, [Default Setup] is not displayed. Media Name Condition Description Displays the created media names (output condition). Display /change the output condition. Select media from [Media Name] to display the output condition. Displayed items vary depending on the selected model. ( next page) [Add] Add the media name. [Edit] Change the media name. Select media from [Media Name], and click [Edit]. [Delete] Delete the media name. Select media from [Media Name], and click [Delete]. [Copy] Copy the media name. Select media from [Media Name], and click [Copy]. [Sort] Sort the media name in ascending order. [Import] Import the saved media name (output condition) files. To plot with the same condition in a different environment, click [Import] and load the saved file. [Export] Save the all media names (output condition) to a file. Default Setup When output condition is set by color/layer ( P.5-14), set output conditions (Tool / Speed / Press / Offset) for frame or mark that cannot be set by color/ layer. • This item is not displayed if the Trotec Speedy series or a Gravotech LS series is used. 7-5 Description of Functions Item 7 When CG, CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series or TPC is selected • When setting output condition for each color/layer, default setting (for CG series) or the plotter setting (for CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series , TPC) is valid for unchecked items on the screen below. • For the details of each item, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. Item Description Default Displays the number of cutting. (CG,CJV30,TPC, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series always displays “1”.) -- Times Tool 7-6 Select the tool to be used. (CJV30 series and TPC does not have CT4 / CT5 / PIN.) CT1 Speed Set cutting speed per second. 30 Press Set cutting pressure. 100 Offset Set the length from the center of the cutter holder to the blade edge. (It differs depending on the blade type set on the plotter.) 0.3 [Plotter / User Setup] Screen When CF, CF2, DC, CF3 (except M-Head), CFL-605RT or CF22-1225 is selected • When setting output condition for each color/layer, default setting (for CF/CF2/DC series, CFL-605RT and CF22-1225) or the plotter setting (for CF3 series (except M-Head)) is valid for unchecked items on the screen below. • For the details of each item, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. Check [separation cutting direction] and [separation position] changing from the [separation origin]. (Displays only when [Line Separation] is selected.) Item Times Speed Press Offset Arc Theta Correct Line Separation separation cutting direction minimum line Line Seplength aration minimum line ( P.4angle 32) • If set the tool number in the output conditions, check the settings of the tool of plotter side. • When cutting the reverse side, be sure to select fourpoint detection. If two-point detection is selected, ID cut can not be performed. Set cutting speed per second. 30 Set the pressure to cut. 100 Set the length from the center of cutter holder to the blade edge. 0.3 Adjust the misalignment of origin /end point of the cutting arc. unchecked Check this when cutting with lines separated. unchecked Select cutting direction of the separated line. Ends To Inner Set the minimum length of the line to be separated. Click [?] to display descriptions of this item. 30 Set the minimum angle of the line to be separated. Click [?] to display descriptions of this item. 30 separation origin Set the origin position of the line to be separated. separation position 1 From end point Specify the separating position with the distance from [separation origin]. 10 Move to previous / next page. It displays when the number of cutting is more than 4 times. -- 7-7 Description of Functions Tool Description Default Display or set the number of cutting. To cut hard or thick media, set cutting times/speed/pressure multiple 1 times for a single cut line. Click to increase the number of cutting. Set the output condition for each cutting. Click to decrease the number of cutting. Select the tool to be used. Select the tool number or the tool name set on the plotter. 7 When CF3 series (M-Head) is selected • For unchecked items, default setting is valid. • For the details of each item, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. Shows the items of output condition below Item Description Default Times Display or set the number of cutting. To cut hard or thick media, set cutting times/speed/pressure multiple times for a single cut line. Click to increase the number of cutting. Set the output condition for each cutting. Click to decrease the number of cutting. 1 Displays [MILLING]. -- Set the thickness of work (media) (50mm maximum). You can set only on the first column of the cutting condition setting field. 3 Tool a Work Thickness Select cutting direction. Changing cutting direction, the finish of the cut face may improve. Cut for test with the target media first, and check the finish. • Up-Cut: Cuts the left side of the end mill direction as a work. • Down-Cut: Cuts the right side of the end mill direction as a work. End mill direction Cutting Direction Upcut End mill Up-Cut Speed b Rpm c Cutting Depth d Z-Speed e 7-8 End Mill Diameter Down-Cut Set the speed of the end mill to move in the direction of travel. 3 Set the spin times of end mill. Set the number to time 1000rpm, the 30x1000 base number. Set the origin position of Z axis (Length from the surface of the work to the edge of the end mill). 3 Set the speed of the end mill to go into the work. 10 Set the end mill diameter. Offset value is set half of the set value on this screen. If offset is not necessary, uncheck the box of the first column of the cutting condition setting field. 3 Move to previous / next page. It displays when the number of cutting is more than 4 times. -- [Plotter / User Setup] Screen ● Offset When CF3 (M-Head) is selected and [End Mill Diameter] is set , the object is offset and cut as follows depending on the object on CorelDRAW and the setting of FineCut. • If paths are crossed, periphery is offset. • The path in the crossed path is not cut. • If offset objects are touched each other, the objects are united. • If copy function is used, set [Copy Margin] wide (more than 10mm), not to go one object over the next object. • An open path is not offset. Description of Functions • If one part goes over the other part when offsetting inward, the part over the other part is not cut. 7 • If output condition is set on each color /layer, each color /layer is offset. 7-9 When CFL-605RT is selected • For unchecked items, default setting is valid. • For the details of each item, refer to the operation manual of the plotter. Item Times Tool Description Default Display or set the number of cutting. 1 To cut hard or thick media, set cutting times/speed/pressure multiple times for a single cut line. Click to increase the number of cutting. Set the output condition for each cutting. Click to decrease the number of cutting. Select the tool number or name of the tool to be use. 1 • If set the tool number in the output conditions, check the settings of the tool of plotter side. • Check the pen number allocation of plotter side, and set of FineCut. • When cutting the reverse side, be sure to select four-point detection. If two-point detection is selected, ID cut can not be performed. • If use the tool of B unit in the CFL-605RT, ruling roller, reciprocating cutter, tangential cutter can not be used at the same time. In the case of "cut with reciprocating cutter after ruling" or so, output the cut data for each tool. Speed Press Offset Arc Theta Correct Line Sep- Line Separation aration Separation CutP.4- ting Direction ( 32) Minimum Line Length Minimum Line Angle Separation Origin Set cutting speed per second. Set the pressure to cut. Set the length from the center of cutter holder to the blade edge. Adjust the misalignment of origin /end point of the cutting arc. Check this when cutting with lines separated. 30 100 0.3 unchecked unchecked Select cutting direction of the separated line. Ends To Inner Set the minimum length of the line to be separated. Click to display descriptions of this item. Set the minimum angle of the line to be separated. Click to display descriptions of this item. Set the origin position of the line to be separated. Separation Posi- Specify the separating position with the distance from [Separation Origin]. tion Move to previous / next page. It displays when the number of cutting is more than 4 times. 7-10 30 30 From End Point 10 -- [Plotter / User Setup] Screen When Trotec Speedy series is selected Item Times Description Display or set the number of cutting. Default 1 Speed (%) Set the speed of laser head movement. Faster speeds result in shorter exposure, and slower speeds result in longer exposure. The higher the value, the faster the speed. 5 Power (%) Set the intensity of laser output. The higher the value, the higher the intensity of laser output. 50 Pulse Frequency (Hz) 5000 Description of Functions Set the pulse frequency. Example: High temperatures are required for a smooth cut surface in acrylic cutting, so set in the range of 5000–10000 Hz. 7 7-11 When Gravotech LS series is selected Item Speed Default Display the number of cutting. 1 Speed (%) Set the speed of laser head movement. Faster speeds result in shorter exposure, and slower speeds result in longer exposure. The higher the value, the faster the speed 5 Power (%) Set the intensity of laser output. The higher the value, the higher the intensity of laser output. 50 Specify the resolution to cut. The resolution changes the pulse frequency. Select [Unspecified] if you want to make the cut surface smooth with acrylic cut. 500 Resolution(DPI) 7-12 Description [Plotter / User Setup] Screen Communication Set communication conditions for the plotter connected. Item Description Select a port connected to the plotter. The connected machine is displayed in the [Machine name/ serial No.] format. If multiple machines are connected, you can identify them by the serial No. You can check the serial No. in [INFORMATION] of the plotter. Baud Rate (When [Serial] is selected on [Port]) Select the transfer rate. Data Length (When [Serial] is selected on [Port]) Select the number of data bits. Parity (When [Serial] is selected on [Port]) Select the parity check method. Handshake (When [Serial] is selected on [Port]) Select the handshake method. Description of Functions • Models that can be connected via USB: CG-FX, CG-FXII, ,CG-FXII Plus, CG-75ML, CG60SR, CG-SRII, CG-SRIII, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150, CFL605RT, CF3 series Connect the computer to the plotter and turn the power ON. Then select [USB] on this screen, and select the name of connected device. • Models that can be connected via LAN: CF22-1225, CFL-605RT, CG-SR III series, Plotter communicaCJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series tion port Connect the PC and the plotter with the network via LAN cable. Turn ON the power supply of the plotter. If you cannot find the machine you want to connect in the list, turn the "IP address" check box on, and enter the machine's IP address. 7 [Connection test...] Test the connection to the plotter. • Note on Serial connection When connecting serially with CG-SR III series, set [Baud Rate] at [38400bps]. If communicating by using speed other than [38400bps], cutting quality may be decreased. • Note on LAN connection (1) If the network address set in the machine differs from the IP address assigned to the PC, communication cannot be performed. (2) Even if you select LAN in the plotter communication port, if the connected machine is not displayed, recheck the firewall setting such as the router on the network and the security software of the PC. 7-13 Machine Setup Displayed when the Trotec Speedy series or a Gravotech LS series is selected. When Trotec Speedy series is selected Item Description Default [Origin] Load and display the current origin from laser engraving machines in the Trotec Speedy series. 0, 0 When Gravotech LS series is selected Item Description Default Printer Select the printer driver (L-Solution) for the laser engraving machines in the Gravotech LS series. - [Origin] Load and display the current origin from laser engraving machines in the Gravotech LS series. 0, 0 Positioning Pointer Use the RED pointer to detect register marks manually. - The register marks are detected automatically using the camera. - [Calibration Camera] The calibration grid printed by the laser is read and the camera and laser positions are automatically adjusted. - Offset This is valid when the register mark detection mode is [Camera]. Enter the adjustment value when the laser cutting position is misaligned. 0.0 Camera 7-14 [Plotter / User Setup] Screen Plot Dialog Set the display of Plot screen and Output to RasterLink screen. Item Default Sheet Size Display Type Description Default When the sheet is not loaded properly, or [Loading Sheet When Dialog 1300mm x Displays] is unchecked, the preview screen is displayed with the size set 2000mm here. Select the display type of Plot screen or [Output to RasterLink] screen. Description of Functions Fit In Sheet Width 7 7-15 Alert Display Select the state to display warnings from the following options. Item Description Default The path is not closed. (The start and the end points are not set to the same point.) checked There is a path that the stroke weight is specified. checked Other Path That Cannot Be Plot The object may be drawn with the Mesh Fill tool of CorelDRAW. The object is a raster image. checked Register Mark Recognition Two-points are corrected at the time of register mark recognition. (CG-EX only) checked The output conditions are set on each color or layer. checked Open Path Stroke Weight Specified Output Condition Setup on each color/layer Move to the Cut Layer 7-16 When executing [Move to the Cut Layer], the confirmation screen is dischecked played. ( P.4-15) [Plotter / User Setup] Screen Other Select whether or not to display “Online information” when CorelDRAW is started. Item Description Default Check the FineCut FineCut information is obtained when using FineCut first on CorelDRAW, information when and if there is a new / unchecked information, the online information is dis- checked FineCut first started played. unchecked Description of Functions Automatically Apply You can automatically apply a “Favorite” registered by color or layer when Favorite cutting. For automatic application, set [Automatically Apply Favorite] to “ON” and select the favorite to apply. • Contents selected by favorite are disabled if you select “PANEL” for the output conditions setting on a connected plotter. • Perform the following to cut if there is a color or layer in the cut data that has not been registered in as a favorite. Tool used : No. 1 is used. Output conditions setting : The condition at the top of the list of the [Media Name:] field of the output conditions settings dialog box ( P.7-5) is applied. Do Not Output If Not You can set when [Automatically Apply Favorite] is set to “ON”. Registered To Favor- Cutting is not performed for an unregistered color or layer if there is no ites color or layer set as a favorite in the cut data. unchecked 7 7-17 [Plot] Screen Set for plotting. To display this screen, click ([Plot] button) in the FineCut Command Bars. 6 7 1 3 8 2 9 10 11 12 4 5 1 Screen Display Mode Click the tab to switch the display mode. Item Description Preview Displays an object with colors. Cut Line Displays an object with paths (outline). It is effective to confirm a white object or a cutting-line. 2 Tool Box Move or enlarge/reduce the object. Button Item Select Tool Direct Select Tool Move Preview Area Tool Zoom Tool 7-18 Description Move a whole object displayed. Or move the division line of tiling. Select and move the part of an object. Moving the object to a blank position of the sheet, you can use the sheet without waste. ( P.5-16) Change the object display area. Enlarge or reduce the layout area. Click on the cutting area (white area) to enlarge the view. To reduce the view, click on the layout area as pressing down the [Alt] key. [Plot] Screen 3 Layout Area The white area is the effective cutting area loaded from the sheet. It displays the sheet width along the horizontal axis and the sheet length along the vertical axis. mark appears to the left of Plot button. Click When the object is larger than the cutting area, mark to display the contents of the error. 4 Communication setting Displays the communication setting. ( P.7-13) 5 Zoom Size Change the zoom size displayed on the layout area. Button Item Fit In Sheet Size Fit In Sheet Width Description Displays the entire sheet. Enlarges the sheet width to full screen. Fit In Objects Size Enlarges the entire object to full screen. Change the display size by selecting or entering number. (0.2 to 6400 %) Description of Functions % zoom out / zoom in Zooms in and out the preview. 6 Plotter Name Displays the plotter name being selected and its cutting direction. 7 Execution Button Button Item Initialize Sheet Loading (except Trotec Speedy series, Gravotech LS series) Description Initializes the layout of the changed object. 7 Loads the sheet size set on the plotter. mark appears on the left of this button, the sheet size of When the plotter cannot be loaded. Set the plotter to the REMOTE mode and click this button. Displays Plot Out screen. ( P.7-28) Plot mark appears on the left of this button, the object When is larger than the cutting area. Move the object or change the size of the object to fit into the cutting area. End Closes the Plot screen. 7-19 8 Size input area Total Length Item Description Default Sheet Size Click (Sheet Loading button) to display the loaded sheet size (width and length). Alternatively, enter the sheet size (width and length of the cutting area). -- • When [CF3 (M-Head)] is selected on [Model] in Plotter/User Setup screen ( P.7-4), FineCut reduces the width and length to cut 5 mm smaller than the cutting origin of the plotter, considering the end mill diameter of the milling. Therefore, the width and length displayed on [Sheet Size] are 10 mm smaller than the plotter setting. Effective area of the plotter Sheet area of FineCut Origin of FineCut Cutting origin of the plotter End mill track 7-20 [Plot] Screen Item Description Default Sets the origin position. The origin reference position varies by model. • Bottom right: CG, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150, CF3 series • Bottom left: CF, CF2, DC series, CFL-605RT、CF22-1225 • Top left: Trotec Speedy series, Gravotech LS series The default origin is at 0 mm (both vertically and horizontally) of the layout area. Offset CG, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150, CF3 series CF, CF2, DC series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225 0 Trotec Speedy series, Gravotech LS series Size -- -- Scale ( P.5-2) Sets the magnification of the vertical and horizontal lengths. When the “ - “ mark is shown between [vertical] and [horizontal] column, the aspect ratio is retained after changing either value. To change the vertical and horizontal magnification separately, check the [Unlock Scale]. Copy ( P.5-4) Enter the number of copies along the vertical and horizontal directions. 1 Set the margin between objects along the vertical and horizontal directions. 0 Copy Margin P.5-4) ( Frame (except Trotec Speedy series) Total Length Makes and cuts a frame around the target object. In addition, set the distance between the object and the frame. It enables to peel an unneces- unchecked sary part of the sticker easily. Displays the width and the height of an object. When multiple numbers are entered on [Copy], it displays with the length of all copies. If margin or frame is set, those lengths are also included. -- 7-21 Description of Functions Sets the vertical and horizontal lengths of an object. When the “ - “ mark is shown between [vertical] and [horizontal] length column, the aspect ratio is retained after changing either length. To change the vertical and horizontal lengths separately, check the [Unlock Scale] on the [Layout] screen below. 7 9 Layout Button Item Description Default Turn Rotates the object clockwise in unit of 90 degrees. Degrees (0, 90, 180, 270) are displayed in the arrow mark. 0 Move Click the desired direction of arrow to move the object. -- Fits the object to the sheet size. -- Fit Original Layout Resets to the original layout that is changed by Select Tool). (Direct -- Reverses the right and left of the object image and cuts it. Mirror Unlock Scale ( Origin Lock ( Unit 7-22 unchecked P.5-2) P.5-8) Changes the aspect ratio of the object when changing the unchecked size. Fixes the object position on the object created place. If unlocked, the object is cut on the bottom right or the bottom unchecked left of the sheet. When cutting specified color or layer only, you can use sheet without waste. Set the display unit in this screen. unchecked [Plot] Screen 10 Tiling ( P.5-6) This function can not be used with CF3 (M-Head). Dividing position Overlap Build order Description Default [Separation] After setting the following items, click this button to separate the blocks. -- Divides an object into the same size. -- Set the dividing position. -- Divides on the desired position. Move the division line using (Select Tool). -- Sets the overlapping margin of the divided objects. 10 All Tiles Dividing position Detail Size Overlap Show Size Displays each size of divided objects. Build Order Select an order to paste the cut objects together. unchecked • You cannot output multiple tiles at once when the Gravotech LS series is selected. Output one tile at a time. Description of Functions Item 7 7-23 Layout of divided tiles Click [Separation] to display the setting screen as below. Tile space Mark Button Item [Cancel] Default Cancels the division. -- Turn Rotates the object clockwise in unit of 90 degrees. Degrees (0, 90, 180, 270) are displayed in the arrow mark. 0 Move Click the desired direction of arrow to move the divided objects within the sheet. -- Mark Tiles Space 7-24 Description Marks the divided objects. Select or input the mark size on the size column. Paste the divided objects together on the marks. Sets the space between divided objects when cutting continuously. checked 20mm 10mm [Plot] Screen 11 Register Mark CG-EX series CG-FX/FXII/75ML/60SR/SRII, TPC, CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series Continuous cutting CF2, DC, CF3 series Continuous cutting Description of Functions When the mark is separated CFL-605RT 7 Continuous cutting When the mark is separated 7-25 CF22-1225 Continuous cutting When the mark is separated Trotec Speedy Series, Gravotech LS series Item Description Default Corrects the angle and the size of the detected register [Detect Mark]/ [Exit Detection Mode] button mark. Click [Exit Detection] to cancel the detection. -- Setting of continuous cutting Select the roll sheet (multi-mode) or the leaf sheet (single Roll Mode (except Trotec Speedy Series and (Multi Mode) mode), and set the number of continuous cutting. Gravotech LS series) Search Position (except Trotec Speedy Series and Gravotech LS series) ID Certification Mode (except Trotec Speedy Series and Gravotech LS series) Size Adjust (except Trotec Speedy Series and Gravotech LS series) Select the search position of the register mark. For CG, CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series or TPC, select the first detecting position on upper boxes, and select the second or subsequent detecting position on lower boxes. Check this when cutting with ID certification mode by CG75ML. When the size of the actual data and the printed media are different due to the media type or printing environment, the frame can be cut aligning with the printed media. First Time Continue unchecked checked • When cutting fixed-shape items like paper packs, uncheck [Size Adjust]. If checked, the size may be misaligned. Reverse Cut Mode (CF2, DC, CF3 series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225) Cuts from the back, not from the printed face. (CF2, DC, CF3 series: P.3-33, CFL-605RT: 41, CF22-1225: P.3-57) unchecked P.3- When the mark is separated Select the cut area No. and the search position of the mark (CF2, DC, CF3 series, to cut. (CF2, DC, CF3 series: P.3-31, CFL-605RT: CFL-605RT, CF22-1225) P.3-39, CF22-1225: P.3-55) 7-26 -- [Plot] Screen 12 Color / Layer Select [Color] or [Layer] tab to display the information of colors or layers. When tiling is executed, the tile list is displayed. • Only the objects that are checked at the check box on the left are cut. • Objects are cut in order of the list from the bottom to the top. Drag and move each line to change the cutting order. • In the color list, click the fill color or stroke color to display each information. button on the upper right to specify the output condition. (Except Gravotech LS series) • Click the fill color stroke color Select object to cut Select output condition Description of Functions 7 7-27 [Plot Out] Screen Set for output. To display this screen, click (Plot button) in the Plot screen. Plot Condition Buttons Options Plot Condition Select the output condition. Settings differ from the selected model. ( P.7-4 "[Plotter / User Setup] Screen") CG, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, CF, CF2, DC, CF3 series UCJV300/UCJV150 series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225 Trotec Speedy series Gravotech LS series 7-28 [Plot Out] Screen Item Plotter Condition (Default) Description Plots with the output condition set on the plotter. (except CF3 series (M-Head), Trotec Speedy series, Gravotech LS series) • This function is not available when using the CF3 series (M-Head), the Trotec Speedy series, or a Gravotech LS series. Select Condition Select the plot condition set on FineCut. Click [Edit] button to add media, or to set cutting conditions by media types. ( P.7-5) Custom (except CF3 series (M-Head)) ID Cut [Select Hot Folder…] (CG-FXII Plus, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225) Set plot condition on this screen. ( P.7-5) Select the hot folder of RasterLink 6 Plus to send ID data and print data.( P.5-18) The hot folder name selected before can also be selected from the list. If hot folder does not exist, create it on RasterLink6Plus. • The folder created from the [Create a new folder] button of the folder reference screen does not work as a hot folder. Create a hot folder from RasterLink6Plus. [EPS]/[PDF] (CG-FXII Plus, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225) Print data format: Select [EPS] or [PDF]. • In the case of specifying output conditions or tools on each color or layer, the conditions button on the right of Color / Layer tab in cannot be edited on this screen. Instead, click Plot screen and select [Edit Plot Condition...]. Description of Functions 7 7-29 Options Set options. Settings differ from the selected model. ( P.7-4 "[Plotter / User Setup] Screen") CG, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series CF, CF2, DC, CF3 series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225 CF3 series (M-Head) Trotec Speedy series, Gravotech LS series Item Description Sort Default Optimizes cutting order of an object automatically. checked If unchecked, the object is cut from the bottom of the list of the color / layer / Tile. • CG, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series Sorts to minimize the extra head movement for efficient cutting. • CF, CF2, DC, CF3 series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225 Sorts to minimize the extra head movement, and to cut the inside objects first. All Optimizes cutting order of all the objects. Each Color/ Optimizes cutting order by each color / layer / tile. Layer/Tile Head Withdrawal After Plot (Except Trotec Speedy series, Gravotech LS series) 7-30 Moves the head to the set position after cutting object. P.5-25 "Setting Head Position after Plotting") ( • This function cannot be used when [Auto Cut] is checked. checked -checked [Plot Out] Screen Item Sheet Feed (MGL-IIc for CG series only) Description Default Before cutting data, feeds the sheet and confirms whether the entire data unchecked can be cut. • If plotting fails, an error appears on the plotter. In this case, stop plotting, reset the sheet, then restart plotting. Auto Cut unchecked (CG-FX/FXII/75ML, When cutting a roll sheet continuously, the sheet is separated automatiCJV30,CJV300/150, cally after cutting. ( P.3-21). CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/ 150 series, TPC only) Optimize Cutting Start Position Optimizes the start position of cutting to finish finely. checked If unchecked, cutting starts from the position that the data started to draw, P.6-3). (CF, CF2, DC, CF3 series, or the start position set on the setting tool ( CF22-1225, CFL-605RT, CF3 series(M Head)) Optimize Cutting Direction • If this is checked, please note that the cutting start position set on the setting tool becomes invalid. checked All cut directions are counterclockwise when cutting by using closed path P.6-5) (CF, CF2, DC, CF3 series, data. ( CF22-1225, CFL-605RT, CF3 series(M Head)) Use the Outside unchecked (CF, CF2, DC, CF3 series, Cuts out inside of the object to use the outside. If checked, offset direction CF22-1225, CFL-605RT, is optimized. CF3 series(M Head)) Adjust start / end (CF3 series(M Head)) An object is cut from 2 mm away from the object. (If the outside is not checked used, use this function to cut start / end position finely. Joint Setting (CF3 series(M Head)) Joint Leaves a part of the cutting line, and cuts it last. It prevents the work from checked misaligning and makes the cutting surface fine. Set the number of joint (places to leave). 1 Length Set the length to leave. 3 Height Set the height to leave. 1 Pause Select to withdraw the head and to fix the media with tape. unchecked Description of Functions • When CF3 (M-Head) is used, be sure to check the start position of cutting on the preview after setting. • If the cutting line goes over the next object, space among objects on CorelDRAW. 7 7-31 Buttons The display content varies depending on the selected model. ( P.7-4 "[Plotter / User Setup] Screen") CG(Except CG-FXII Plus), CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, CF, CF2, DC, CF3 series, Gravotech LS series CG-FXII Plus, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225 Trotec Speedy series Item [Plot] Description Starts plotting as the set conditions. [Cancel] Cancels plotting. [Preview] Previews the plotting with the set condition. Confirm the plotting by preview and adjust the settings. ( P.5-27 "Checking the Cutting Process by Preview" ) (Except Trotec Speedy series) • Before starting plotting, be sure to check the cutline on the preview. [Save as file] Saves the plot data in a plot file. Select the folder and click [Save]. [ID Cut...] (CG-FXII Plus, CJV300 Plus, Send ID data and print data to hot folder of RasterLink6Plus.( CF2/DC/CF3 series, and Print (ID cut)" ) CFL-605RT, CF22-1225) 7-32 P.5-18 "Link Cut [Outline Extraction] Screen Create outline to cut bitmap images. ([Outline Tools] button) in the FineCut Command Bars. To display this screen, click Trace simply Item Preview Description Displays the image (monochrome) and the traced image. Zooms in and out the preview. Click on the preview to enlarge the view. To reduce the view, click on the layout area as pressing down the [Alt] key. Changes the displaying area of the object. Zooms in and out the preview. Trace Area Select [Trace] Drag the slider to select the tracing area. Move to [Small] to trace narrower area. Move to [Large] to trace wider area. Click this to check the traced image on the preview. Image display Select whether the image to be traced is displayed on the preview or not. If checked, a trace area set on Trace Area Select is displayed in grey. You can confirm the outlines to be extracted or compare the image and the traced image. Traced image display Select whether the traced image is displayed on the preview or not. It becomes active when [Trace] button is clicked. 7-33 Description of Functions Moves all the object being displayed. 7 Trace with detail setting Item Preview Description Displays the image (monochrome) and the traced image. Default --- Moves all the object being displayed. Zooms in and out the preview. Click on the preview to enlarge the view. To reduce the view, click on the layout area as pressing down the [Alt] key. -- -Changes the displaying area of the object. Zooms in and out the preview. -- Trace Area Select Easy Select Select the trace area based on luminance of image. (Range: 2-255) checked Approximation Select an approximate color of the color specified on the preview screen from the whole image. -- Adjacency Select the same color area as connected to the location specified on the preview screen. -- Set the range of the selected trace area. -- Entry column/Slider • For [Approximation] or [Adjacency], decreasing the slider value enables to extract more accurate. [Inversion] Noise Removal 7-34 Inverses the select area. Makes a smooth line, reducing uneven outline. -unchecked [Outline Extraction] Screen Item Description Default Trace Setting (recommended setting) Beautiful Fast Creates detail outlines. checked Extracting time is fast but the details of the outline is rough. -- Line length Specify a length for one line. The shorter the line becomes, the more elaborate in detail. 1.7pt Angle Specify an angle for the top shape of line. The angle increases by angle becoming small, and the curvilinear increases by angle becoming large. 50 [Trace] Click this to check the traced image on the preview. -- Trace Setting (detail setting) Trace Setting (common to the recommended setting and the detail setting) Extracts only the outline. unchecked Dust Removal Delete the line that is shorter part than the specified length. Remove the extra lines created by scanning. Image display Select whether the image to be traced is displayed on the checked preview or not. If checked, trace an area set on Trace Area Select is displayed in grey. You can confirm the outlines to be extracted or compare the image and the traced image. Trace line display Displays selected tracing area. checked Click square on the right to change the display color of the tracing area. Traced image display Select whether the traced image is displayed on the pre- checked view or not. Click square on the right to change the display color of the traced image. 1pt Description of Functions 7 7-35 [Output to RasterLink] Screen When using CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series, Trotec Speedy series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225 or TPC, set items to output print data and cutting data to RasterLink. Click [Output to RasterLink] button in the FineCut menu. Preview Setting Display mode Zoom size display Preview Displays image of an object. Item Description Display mode Print Cut Print&Cut Displays a printed image. Displays a cut image with black line. Displays a cut image on the printed image by layers with black line. Zoom size display Fit In Sheet Size Fit In Sheet Width Fit In Objects Size Displays the entire sheet. Enlarges the sheet width to full screen. Displays the enlarged object to fill the screen. • The display type of this screen can be set on “Plotter / User Setup” screen. ( 7-36 P.7-15) [Output to RasterLink] Screen Setting Item Description Default [Cancel] Cancels the setting. -- [Output] Set EPS and output a data to RasterLink. -- Appears if an image gets out of the sheet by the object size or the copy setting. -- Select a hot folder of RasterLink. The hot folder name selected before can also be selected from the list. If hot folder does not exist, create it on RasterLink. -- mark [Select Hot Folder...] • The folder created from the [Create a new folder] button of the folder reference screen does not work as a hot folder. Create a hot folder from RasterLink. Enter an effective sheet size (width and length) set on the plotter. Effective size can be checked on RasterLink. -- Offset*1 Set an offset (horizontal/ vertical direction) from the origin on the lower right of the sheet. 0 Size*1 Displays the vertical and horizontal lengths of an object. -- Copy*1 Enter the number of copies of one object along the horizontal and vertical directions. 1 Copy Margin*1 Enter the margin between the copied objects along the horizontal and vertical directions. 10 Turn*1 Rotates the object anticlockwise in unit of 90 degrees. Degrees (0, 90, 180, 270) are displayed in the arrow mark. 0 Mirror*1 Unit*1 Reverses the right and left of the object image and cuts it. unchecked Set the display unit in this screen. mm Sheet Feed*1 Feeds the sheet before plotting to check whether the entire checked data can be plotted. Auto Cut*1 When cutting a roll sheet continuously, the sheet is sepa- checked rated automatically after completing the plotting. [Set...] button becomes effective with this item checked. On the screen below, set the margin length from maximum data length (the length from the final line to the cutting position) and cutting a data at every line. ( P.3-21) Description of Functions Sheet Size*1 7 7-37 Item Pinch Roller Pressure*1 Drying Time*1 Layer Description Default Sets the pinch roller pressure. [Set...] button becomes unchecked effective with this item checked. On the screen below, set the pinch roller pressure when printing or cutting (ends or inner position). Set drying time of media after printing. 0 Select/Set the layer to print or plot. -- Printer Cutting icon icon Setting by layer • Printer icon Click to put a mark on the printing layer. • Cutting icon*2 Click to put a mark on the cutting layer. • Setting by layer*1 Click button and select [Specify the Cut Condition on Each Layer] or [Specify The Tool On Each Layer]. Then, select the cutting condition or tools on the right column of the layer names. *1. You cannot use this for the Trotec Speedy series. *2. Output to RasterLink is possible when you select CFL-605RT or CF22-1225, which support ID Cut (P.5-18) and can produce multilayer printing plates. In this case, the cutting icon cannot be selected. • When both the print and the cut are marked on the Layer screen shown above, the plotter prints, and then cuts the object. If the printing layer has a register mark created with the register mark creation of FineCut, it reads the register mark position after printing, and cuts on the more accurate position. • When only cutting is marked on the layer screen, include the register mark in the cutting layer to cut with the register mark loaded. • If not setting [Specify the Cut Condition on Each Layer] or [Specify The Tool On Each Layer], it plots with the setting of the plotter. • Data is placed with the margin of 0.5mm around. • When cutting with the register mark loaded, set [1Pt] on [MARK DETECT] of CJV30,CJV300/ 150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series or TPC as the number of register mark detection. • When creating the register mark on the register mark creation of FineCut, uncheck [Leave a rectangle as the cutting line]. If checked, the plotter cuts with a part of the rectangle missed. ( P.3-7) (Activating [Outer Frame Cut] of Cut Condition screen is recommended.) • When printing type2 register mark ( ), space between copies for at least the register mark size. ( P.3-7) • Create only one set of register mark on CorelDRAW. Creating plural marks causes an error. • When different settings are made for each layer, RasterLinkPro4 Ver.1.1 or before cuts with the condition shown on the top of the set layer list. RasterLinkProVI 1.2 or later will cut with each layer setting. 7-38 [About FineCut] Screen Displays the operation manual of FineCut and the latest information (online information). Click ([About FineCut] button) in the FineCut menu. Item Description Operation Manual Displays the Operation Manual of FineCut (This manual). Online Information Displays the latest information or update information of FineCut. A PC with Internet access is needed. Description of Functions 7 7-39 Setting Cutting Start Position The start position of cutting an object can be specified. Click ([Cut Start Position Setting] button) in the FineCut Command Bars. • When CF, CF2, DC, CF3 series, CFL-605RT or CF22-1225 is used, uncheck [Optimize Cutting Start Position] on Plot Out screen. If checked, the cutting start position set below becomes invalid. Item Description Current cutting start position Indicates with a red square dot. Setting cutting start position Click a target node while holding down the Shift key. The set node turns red. 7-40 [Online Information] Screen Displays the latest information and update information of FineCut. • This screen is not displayed when unconnected to Internet. • To prevent this screen from displaying each time of starting CorelDRAW, set on “Plotter/User Setup”. ( P.7-4) • This screen is also displayed by clicking [Online Information] from of FineCut Command Bars. • This screen is displayed only in English or Japanese. List Item List Release Date Topics Description The list of FineCut information is displayed. Click to display the information on the bottom column of Outline. Double-click to display the detailed information on Web browser. Put a check if the information is checked. Checked items are not displayed when starting CorelDRAW next time. (However, if starting [Online Information] from FineCut Command Bars, the checked items are also displayed.) It is the released date of the information. It is an outline of the information. Details: The details of the information selected above is displayed. URL: Click to display the detailed information on Web browser. Description of Functions Check Description 7 7-41 Uninstallation of FineCut To uninstall FineCut, follow the procedures below. 1 Select [Control Panel]-[Programs]-[Programs and Features]. 2 Click [Mimaki FineCut for CorelDRAW] and click [Uninstall/Change] button. 3 When a message on the right appears, click [Yes]. 4 Click [Finish]. 7-42 Uninstallation is complete. CHAPTER 8 Troubleshooting This section describes the troubles and the solutions. Troubleshooting....................................................... 8-4 Communication port error occurs while plotting................. Sheet size does not change .............................................. A part of contour protrudes ................................................ Note for trapping ................................................................ Note for cutting an object with a sharp corner ................... Cutting and printing are misaligned when ID cut outputting the data including image ................................... LAN connection fails in “CJV300 Plus series” or “UCJV300 / 150 series” ..................................................... 8-4 8-4 8-4 8-5 8-6 8-6 8-7 Error Messages ....................................................... 8-8 CorelDRAW Object List ........................................... 8-9 Troubleshooting Communication port error occurs while plotting When using a driver software for the tablet, printer diver, or other peripheral devices using the serial port, the following error may occur as clicking (Plot button). In this case, change the setting to use the other port. Sheet size does not change When the MGL-IIc commands are used The sheet size does not change even if shifting the origin on the plotter and click (Sheet Loading button). FineCut always displays the sheet size set on the plotter. In this case, the data may be cut overflowed even if the data fits into the cutting area in the layout area. When the MGL-Ic commands are used FineCut displays the effective cutting area. Therefore, even if shifting the origin on the plotter, the data can be cut normally when the data fits into the cutting area. A part of contour protrudes A part of contour created with Frame Extraction of FineCut may protrude. In this case, double-click the protruded node, and delete the part with the Shape tool of CorelDRAW. For other node editing functions, refer to the operation manual of CorelDRAW. 8-2 Troubleshooting Note for trapping When cutting trapped objects with plotters, some extra segments may be cut, because extra segments are left while trapping. To delete the unwanted segments, follow the procedures below. Extra segments 1 Select [Shape Tool] on CorelDRAW. 2 Click unwanted segments, and press the [Delete] key. Delete the unwanted segments. Unwanted segments have been removed. Troubleshooting 8 8-3 Note for cutting an object with a sharp corner Depending on the offset setting, cutting line may stick out of the media (when offset is large), or may cut inside of the object (when offset is small). Check the previews before cutting and adjust the cutting line. A corner of the cutting line like this could stick out of the media. The cutting line of some objects may protrude as the figure above. In this case, create an offset on [Frame Extraction], edit cutting data on CorelDRAW, and then cut it by milling. To cut the cutting line, uncheck the [End Mill Diameter] on Output Condition Setup screen. Cutting and printing are misaligned when ID cut outputting the data including image Cutting and printing may be misaligned when ID cut output data including images. 1 Select image data and create a frame at offset 0 mm by [Offset Path]. 2 Make sure that the frame at offset 0 mm is not output. On the [Plot] screen, make the following settings. • Turn on "Origin Lock" checkbox on the [Layout] tab. • Turn off "FC Frame Layer" checkbox on the [Layer] tab. 8-4 Troubleshooting LAN connection fails in “CJV300 Plus series” or “UCJV300 / 150 series” When using “CJV300 Plus series” or "UCJV300 / 150 series", if you select and output [LAN] on the [Plotter / User Setup] screen-[Communication] tab, the following message may be displayed and output may not be possible. In this case, you can output correctly by restarting the machine. Troubleshooting 8 8-5 Error Messages If following messages appear, solve the problem depending on the messages. Message Solution No response from the plotter. Check whether the plotter is in remote mode and in the correct communication. Check the plotter is in REMOTE mode. For serial connection, check the communication setting of FineCut meets the setting of the plotter. Cannot send data to the plotter. Check whether the cable is connected correctly. Check the cable is connected correctly and not broken. For serial connection, connect a crossing cable. Cannot find the communication port. Check whether the "Communication" of "Plotter / User Setup" is set up correctly. Check “Communication” screen of “Plotter / User Setup” and the state of the plotter. No valid serial port is found. To use USB serial conversion adapter, install the driver supplied with the adapter. When an USB-serial adapter is used, install the driver referring to the manual supplied with the adapter. This port may be used by printer driver. Check the setting of Ports tab from Properties of the printer driver. If the port for FineCut is assigned to the “Port” of the printer driver on Windows, FineCut cannot use the port. Change the port of the printer driver. No USB plotter is recognized. Check whether the USB cable is correctly connected and the plotter is on. Check the followings. • The USB driver has been installed. • The power of the plotter is ON. • The USB cable is connected correctly. Media detection on the output equipment has not been completed. After media detection, execute again. Occurs when CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/ 150 series or TPC does not detect media. Execute media detection, and then execute again. Plotter other than Mimaki plotter or Trotec Speedy series or Gravotech LS series is connected. FineCut is able to output to Mimaki plotter, Trotec Speedy Series or Gravotech LS series. Connect Mimaki plotter, Trotec Speedy Series or Gravotech LS series. Register mark is not found. Create register marks using the register mark creation menu of FineCut. Create register marks on the register mark creation menu of FineCut. Register mark data is not correct. Recreate the register mark using the register mark creation menu of FineCut. Create register marks on the register mark creation menu of FineCut again. No available paths for FineCut in this document. Select an available data. Fails to configure the internet connection. Confirm the setting. Check the Internet connection and the settings of the PC. This function is not available for the plotter model selected. Check [Model] on [Plotter/User Setup] screen. This function can be used with the plotter CJV30, CJV300/ 150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300/150 series or TPC. Cannot write into the folder selected. Click [Select Hot Folder] button and check the folder. Check the hot folder of RasterLinkPro is correctly selected. An unexpected error occurred. Contact a distributor in your district to call for service. No valid path. Check the data. 8-6 CorelDRAW Object List • Be sure to save the data before executing command of the FineCut. • Overlapped objects sequence may be changed on the [Plot Out] - [Preview] screen. • When executing FineCut command for Wrap Paragraph text, indent setting, or character string combined to an other path, release the Wrap Paragraph text and the character string combined to the other path. • If [Plot], [Frame Extraction], or [Create Weed Line] fails, try to execute [Recognize Stroke Weight And Overlap]. It may solve the problem. • When FineCut command fails, try the followings. • Reduce of increase the number of selection paths. • Draw or erase the outline in the path. • Remove complicated effects. (Disassemble character strings into path) 1.Select an object to remove the effects. 2.Select [Arrange] - [Break Apart] menu, [Arrange] - [Convert To Curves] menu, or [Arrange][Command starting with Break*1] (*1 A name is different depending on the running effect type) 3.Repeat step 2. Troubleshooting 8 8-7 CorelDRAW object list in FineCut function : Available P/A : Partially available N/A : Not available Function Plot Plot Selected Path Recognize Stroke Weight And Overlap Frame Extraction Trapping Milling Cut Rectangle Ellipse Curve Polygon Star Complex Star Perfect Shapes Artistic Text P/A Paragraph Text P/A Bitmap N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Group Combine P/A P/A P/A Mesh Fill N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Smart Fill Blend Contour Distortion Drop Shadow N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Figure Envelope Extrude P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A Extrude Bevel P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A Transparency Artistic Media P/A P/A P/A P/A Connector N/A P/A P/A P/A P/A Dimension N/A P/A P/A P/A P/A Iens P/A P/A Power Clip P/A P/A P/A P/A Perspective Crop Symbol Smudge Brush Roughen Brush Roll Over N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A OLE Object N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Internet Object N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A OLE Barcode N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Guideline N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 8-8 D203449-12-02122019 © MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.2019 MM SW : 9.1.3
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31 2023-03-17 19:58:12
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Re: FineCut 8 (ver.8.0)
добрый вечер. а вообще можно ли резать без fineCut?
32 Ответ от dercar 2023-03-18 06:17:55
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Re: FineCut 8 (ver.8.0)
В плане, вообще, без по — нет.
В плане, не в fc а в чем-то другом — да.
Есть отдельное приложение cut studio от мимаки же.
Или вовсе альтернативные программы. Например, signcut pro. Ну и несколько других — есть отечественная какая-то. Или модули рипов — от оникса или фотопринта. Вроде у васача тоже был.
33 Ответ от Novenkaja 2023-03-22 12:34:07
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Re: FineCut 8 (ver.8.0)
pexpel пишет:
В плане, вообще, без по — нет.
В плане, не в fc а в чем-то другом — да.
Есть отдельное приложение cut studio от мимаки же.
Или вовсе альтернативные программы. Например, signcut pro. Ну и несколько других — есть отечественная какая-то. Или модули рипов — от оникса или фотопринта. Вроде у васача тоже был.
спасибо большое за ответ.
все таки мы купили сейчас finecut 9.
не подскажите где можно найти инструкцию на русском на него ?
34 Ответ от dercar 2023-03-22 19:21:39
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Re: FineCut 8 (ver.8.0)
Зачем вы его купили?)))
Его можно бесплатно здесь скачать было!
35 Ответ от Novenkaja 2023-03-22 22:44:00
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Re: FineCut 8 (ver.8.0)
pexpel пишет:
Зачем вы его купили?)))
Его можно бесплатно здесь скачать было!
я пыталась его установить но так и не смогла.. поэтому пришлось..
вот теперь понять б как правильно с ним работать..:ermm:
36 Ответ от Plotterhell 2023-04-03 05:10:29
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Re: FineCut 8 (ver.8.0)
Резать можно напрямую из растерлинка 6 и выше. Просто рисуем линии резки цветом Roland CutCountur
Иц май лайф! Хэппинейшан! Камон, чекераут!
37 Ответ от dercar 2023-04-03 05:38:29
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Re: FineCut 8 (ver.8.0)
Plotterhell пишет:
Резать можно напрямую из растерлинка 6 и выше. Просто рисуем линии резки цветом Roland CutCountur
У человека, может, только резак).
Ну и суть не в роланд каткуттер, а в спотовом цвете. В растр линке заложен спот «cutcounter».
38 Ответ от Plotterhell 2023-04-03 05:40:48
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Re: FineCut 8 (ver.8.0)
А человек не уточнял. А в кореле нет такого, а есть «роланд катконтур»
Иц май лайф! Хэппинейшан! Камон, чекераут!
39 Ответ от dercar 2023-04-03 08:14:17
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Re: FineCut 8 (ver.8.0)
Ну можно ж создать спот с любым названием.
Он чисто на название реагирует
Ещё растр реагирует на спот с указанием лака, белого и праймера
40 Ответ от Plotterhell 2023-04-04 18:47:42
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Re: FineCut 8 (ver.8.0)
Однако «роланд кат контур» и «кат контур» — разные названия. В любом случае это только для резки за один присест.
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FineCut 8 (ver.8.0) (Страница 1 из 2)
В комплекте с режущими плоттерами Mimaki (в моём случае CG-130SRII) идёт великолепный плагин FineCut для Adobe Illustrator или Corel Draw.
ПО не имеет регистрационных ключей и серийных номеров — только установочный диск.
Если вы потеряли этот бесценный продукт, то можете сейчас бесплатно скачать образ диска FineCut 8 (ver. 8.0) — формат ISO 437mb. После чего отжечь на болванку и положить в сейф. Или просто смонтировать образ с помощью какой-нить утилиты, например, Diamon Tools.
На данный момент ver. 8.0 немного подустарела и вы не сможете работать в последних версиях пакетов Corel DRAW (ver 16) и Adobe Illustrator (ver 16).
И, допустим, если вы обратитесь за помощью к официальным дилерам Mimaki (а их, как мы знаем, не так много в России), то они вам цинично предложат приобрести RIP — Wasatch. Или откатиться на версию графического редактора пониже.
Но в действительности нужно просто скачать Update с япоcского сайта Mimaki и при наличии оригинала диска (или скачанного здесь образа) Fine Cut плагин обновится и будет работать с последними версиями графических редакторов.
Тем самым, даже если вы имели FineCut 8 более высокой версии чем 8.0, но потеряли — не переживайте. Скачав мой образ вы сможете абгрейдить его до самой последней версии. Вероятнее всего так будет до тех пор, пока версия принципиально не изменится на 9.
FineCut8 for CorelDRAW
This Upgrade software requests older version of Mimaki FineCut CD-ROM while installation.
The following functions have been change
[Ver8.7.5 -> Ver8.7.6]
— Newly supported application —
- CorelDRAW GraphicsSuite 2018 is supported.
- CorelDRAW TechinicalSuite 2018 is supported.
— Improved function —
- In CFL-605 RT, square register marks can be created and confirmed.
You can use it by applying CFL-605 RT FW Ver 1.70.
[Ver8.7.4 -> Ver8.7.5]
— Improved function —
- ID cut has bee supported in CFL-605 RT.
- Mark separation function has been supported in CF22-1225.
— Fixed bugs —
- When trying to detect a register mark in the direction that is not a separation direction at using intermediate register mark, it did not work properly. (Corel only)
[Ver8.7.3 -> Ver8.7.4]
— Improved function —
- In CF22-1225, RasterLink output can be now used.
- When recognizing register marks, head withdrawal function can be now used after cutting. (CJV30 series, TPC, CVJ150/300 series, UCJV150/300 series)
— Fixed bugs —
- When doing ID cutting the data containing stroke width, the printing shifted.(Corel only)
- In CF22-1225, favorites could not be registered and applied normally.
- For CrelDRAW X7, Tips of FineCut menu icon was displayed in French even it had to be in German.(Corel only)
[Ver8.7.2 -> Ver8.7.3]
— Fixed bugs —
- When outputting ID cut after expanding / decreasing in size, the cut shifts incorrectly.
[Ver8.7.1 -> Ver8.7.2]
— Newly functions —
- Mimaki UCJV300/150 series is now supported.
[Ver8.7.0 -> Ver8.7.1]
— Newly functions —
- PDF is added to ID cut output format (print data).
Print data format can be selected and outputted from EPS / PDF.
[Ver8.6.4 -> Ver8.7.0]
— Newly functions —
- CF22-1225 is supported.
- ID cut function is installed. (CF22-1225)
When a printer prints data with ID and a cutting plotter detects the ID, it can cut automatically by the function.
To do the ID cut, set the cutting condition with FineCut first and output the ID cut data.
And print register marks with the given ID with RasterLinkPlus.
Then, detect the register marks with the cutting plotter.
- RasterLink 6 Plus ver1.2 or higher, and CuttingLink ver 1.0 or higher are required.
[Ver8.6.3 -> Ver8.6.4]
— Newly functions —
- CorelDRAW 2017(32/64bit) is now supported.
[Ver8.6.2 -> Ver8.6.3]
— Newly functions —
- Simultaneous frame extraction
Outer and inner frames are simultaneously extracted using the frame extraction function.
[Ver8.6.1 -> Ver8.6.2]
— Newly functions —
- Tool name of output condition can be set （Only for CFL-605RT FW Ver1.50 or later）
Tool can be set by tool name in addition to current pen number from No1 to No 6.
[Ver8.6 -> Ver8.6.1]
— Newly functions —
- CorelDRAW X8(32/64bit) is now supported.
— Fixed bugs —
- Function of FineCut8 is invalid when clicking the [Move to the Cut Layer] function menu button. (The defect is occurred only CorelDRAW X7.)
[Ver8.5.3 -> Ver8.6]
— Newly functions —
- Specify Cutting Direction Function
Cutting direction can be changed after checking cutting direction at CorelDRAW and click pass. - Register color/layer of cutting condition as a favorite each
After registering cutting condition and cutting order which is setting each color and layer as a favorite, apply the favorite, cutting condition and cutting order can be operated simply even though data is changed. - Improved the operability of Reverse Cut (Only for CFL-605RT FWVer.1.40 and later）
First, perform all frame cut at obverse, and continuously perform data cut at reverse.
To perform separately frame cut and reverse cut in two processes, separated operation of frame and data cutting can be performed at separate timing.
[Ver8.5.2 -> Ver8.5.3]
— Fixed bugs —
- When using a data which the length is more than 15,400mm, CorelDRAW freezes when displaying plot dialog.
- When executing printed & cut with RL output, squire pass around the date is printed.
— Improved function —
- In CFL-605RT, the reverse cut function is improved. (Only for CFL-605RT)To improve the operability of reverse cut, change the UI and specification of reverse cut.
- Enlarge the area to paint in red around the register mark to prevent occurring the register mark detection error.(Only for the model which has register detection function excluding CF3.)
- In CJV300/150 series, each line can be cut when performing continuous register cut.But if the data is copied, each line can NOT be cut. (Only for CJV300/150 series)
- CorelDRAW Technical Suite X7 is supported.
[Ver8.5 -> Ver8.5.2]
— Fixed bugs —
The following bug is fixed:
- The new information of FineCut8 cannot be acquired through the online information.
[Ver8.4.1 -> Ver8.5]
— Newly Support plotters and CorelDRAW —
- CFL-605RT is now supported.
- CorelDRAW X7(32/64bit) is now supported.
- FineCut8 is enabled to install in the CorelDRAW X6 of CorelDRAW Technical Suite X6 package.
- Reverse cut function (Supported only for CFL-605RT)
Use this feature if you need to draw ruled line to the rear face side (surface). Detect a register mark at the surface of printing and cut out the outer frame of register mark, and machine can cut from the reverse side or draw ruled line.
[Ver8.4 -> Ver8.4.1]
— Fixed bugs —
- When allowing sort function to cut media, machine start cutting from the outside of pass.(CF, CF2, DC, Only CF3 series)
[Ver8.2.1 -> Ver8.4]
— Newly Support plotters and languages —
- Supported to CJV300, CJV150 series.
- Supported Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese(Only for CorelDRAW X6)
— Improved functions —
- In CG-SRIII, IP address of plotter is enabled to specify when connecting by LAN.
- PIN and HLF are deleted from tool of CG-SRIII, and CT6 and CT7 are added for supporting so that the tool which is changed from CG-SRIII have been formally supported.
[Ver8.2.0 -> Ver8.2.1]
— Improved functions —
- Changed how to set LAN connection to how to select from the connected device list. (Only in CG-SRIII)
— Fixed bugs —
- The wrong command of intermediate register mark is output to the plotter and the intermediate register mark cannot be detected correctly by the plotter. (Only in CG-SRIII CorelDRAW ver.)
[Ver8.1.2 -> Ver8.2]
— Newly functions —
- FineCut8 for Illustrator ver8.2 is available for CG-SRIII.
The following function which is installed on CG-SRIII will be able to use by ver8.2.- Intermediate Registration Marks output.
- Output to a plotter by LAN connection.
[Ver8.1.1 -> Ver8.1.2]
— The following defects occurring at Illustrator CS6 have been improved —
- It is impossible to output under the language environment except Japanese and English.
- The letter is partially not displayed.
- When reading the plot file with open pass by [Import Plot File] function, the unintended lined is displayed. (For CS6-32bit Windows)
- The defect occurs when setting and applying the output condition.
- Fixed existing bugs.
[Ver8.1 -> Ver8.1.1]
— Fixed bugs —
- The error is displayed and the illustrator is shut down unintentionally when trying to start up the illustrator with double-clicking in a state that illustrator is inactive.(For Illustrator CS6(32/64bit) Windows)
[Ver8.0.5 -> Ver8.1]
— Newly Support Illustrator and fixed bugs —
- Accept Illustrator CS6 (32/64 bit).
- In Windows8, impossible to install the FineCut8 through a standard user account.
- When the midpoint of Bezier curve between 2 anchor points exist on a straight-line, an unintended line is cut.
[Ver8.0.1 -> Ver8.0.5]
— Fixed bugs —
The following bug is fixed:
- The closed figure which consists of two anchor points is not cut.
[Ver8.0 -> Ver8.0.1]
— Fixed bugs —
The following bugs are fixed:
- «An unexpected error occurred» is displayed when sending data to CF, CF2, DC, CF3(R1/TF2 head) with selecting tools by color or layer.
- Cutting path is created at 0.1pt(0.035mm) outer side of the frame when the offset value on frame extraction set to 0.
New functions / Improved functions of FineCut8
- Cutting Start Position Specification
Specifies the cutting start position. - Separating and Cutting Lines(CF/DC/CF2/CF3)
Avoids cutting too much when cutting thick works including formboard. - Online Information
Notifies the latest information of FineCut including update and announcement. - «About FineCut» menu
You can access to the operation manual quickly from this screen. - Illustrator CS5 compatible.
- Outline Extraction
Outline data can be created easily on «Trace Simply» screen. - «Register Mark Creation» dialog
An error in reading register marks is avoided by adding the mark for print direction and checking the recommended mark size. - Plotter/User Setup
«Connection test» checks the cause of communication error quickly.
Update procedure
- Click [start] menu — [All Programs] — [Mimaki FineCut7 for Illustrator]-[Uninstall Mimaki FineCut7 for Illustrator].
- Double-click and decompress the downloaded file.
- Double-click the installer file created after decompression.
- Follow the instruction on screen.
- When confirmation screen for the old version product CD appears, insert the indicated version CD of the product.
- After confirming the product CD, follow the instructions on screen.
* For details, see «Readme» created after decompression.
Application method
（1）Confirm whether this file suits your product.
（2）If you do not know how to download, see «How To Download.»
（3）Click the file name to be downloaded and start download.
* Printing «How To Download» is recommended.
* Be sure to read “Software License Agreement” before download.
Precautions for download
Be sure to read the following license agreement before downloading this software.
eCut v6.6.11.13 c ключом
Данное приложение является дополнением ко всем известному и очень популярному векторному графическому редактору CorelDRAW. В результате использования eCut, производительность редактирования изображений повышается, особенно в тех случаях, когда мы имеем дело с большим количеством объектов. Сначала мы подробнее рассмотрим функционал плагина, затем опишем процесс его установки, а в самом конце странички вы сможете загрузить новейшую версию по прямой ссылке.
Описание программы
Приложение показано на прикреплённом ниже скриншоте. Как видите, русский язык присутствует. Работа с программой сводится к тому, что мы устанавливаем макет относительно рабочего холста. Настраиваются поля, толщина материала, первый заворот, второй заворот и единицы измерения. Результат работы наглядно отображается в виде схем с разных проекций.
Загрузка и установка
Для того чтобы установить приложение, достаточно придерживаться несложной пошаговой инструкции:
- Перейдите ниже, нажмите кнопку, скачайте архив с исполняемым файлом и при помощи прикреплённого пароля произведите распаковку.
- Запустите инсталляцию программы, примите лицензионное соглашение, выберите путь установки и завершите процесс.
- Переходите к использованию дополнения в рамках векторного графического редактора CorelDRAW.
Достоинства и недостатки
Сильные и слабые стороны можно найти у любых приложений, разработанных для Microsoft Windows.
- простота использования;
- наличие русской версии;
- удобный пользовательский интерфейс.
- не слишком большое количество дополнительных функций.
Скачать
Вы можете перейти ниже, нажать кнопку, скачать плагин и, прибегнув к помощи прикреплённой инструкции, производить его установку.
В этой статье речь пойдет, как настроить плоттер для резки из под coreldraw, на примере плоттера list 720 entry. После установке драйверов и опробования программы Artcut, которая идёт в комплекте с плоттером, многие пользователи испытывают сложность и задуют вопрос: неужели вот с этим работать»? Конечно, можно делать векторный рисунок в корел драв, а потом импортировать в арткут. Но это занимает больше времени да и не очень удобно. Поэтому плоттерая резка из корел драв, то, что нам нужно.
Установка приложения JCforCOL к программе CorelDraw для работы режущих плоттеров List H.
1. Запустите приложение colsetup.rar [235,39 Kb]
1.1. Откроется окно «coreldraw setup»
coreldraw setup
2. В открывшемся окне «CorelDraw setup», в поле «CorelDraw version» выберите версию программы, которая установлена на вашем компьютере и кликнуть кнопку «Install» – на 11 и х4 версиях возможны проблемы при установке.
Я рекомендую использовать х3 версию, так как она самая стабильная для плоттерной резки. А вообще я изображение создаю и редактирую в х6, а режу в х3.
3. После установки выбранной версии откроется окно «coreldraw setup», сообщающее об успешной установке приложения.
coreldraw setup
3.1. Кликните мышкой кнопку «ОК».
4. Установка параметров в программе CorelDraw.
4.1. В окне «CoreDRAW» в верхнем меню выберите пункт «Инструменты», далее выберите в контекстном меню «Параметры».
4.2. В открывшемся окне «Параметры» в разделе «Панели команд» кликом мышки проставте отметку в ячейке «OutPut to cutting plotter»
OutPut to cutting plotter
4.3. Кликните мышкой кнопку «ОК», в окне «CorelDraw», откроется команда «OutPut to cutting plotter».
5. Настройка программы JCforCOL.
5.1. Выберите команду «OutPut to cutting plotter»
5.2. Кликните мышкой кнопку «отмена»
5.3. Откройте приложение JCforCOL
6. В открывшемся окне «JCforCOL» выберите функцию «Auto» и войдите в настройки приложения JCforCOL
7. Установите настройки как показано на рисунке и кликните мышкой на кнопку «ОК».
1. Выберите модель вашего плоттера. (JCC – HS, JC –H).
2. При установке параметра «COM» необходимо выбрать номер порта, на который установлен плоттер при подключении по USB в диспетчере устройств.
3. Выберите скорость передачи данных (подключение по USB – 57600)
4,5,6. Параметры отвечающие за качество вырезания.
4 – «Close» (смыкание) – параметр, отвечающий за смыкание начальной и конечной точек векторов.
5 – « Sharp» (нож) – параметр, зависящий от угла заточки ножа. Величина параметра указана на коробке для ножей.
6 – «Precision» (точность) – отвечает за качество прорезания файла.
7. Показывает и изменяет размеры страницы и размеры макета.
8. Функция обновления параметров.
Конфигурация
8. Установка функции «Разрешение кривой». Если не установить данную функцию, то плоттер вместо круга будет вырезать многоугольник.
8.1. Создайте любое изображение в программе корел драв.
Установка функции «Разрешение кривой
8.2. В окне «CorelDRAW» в верхнем меню выберите пункт «Файл», далее в контекстном меню выберите «Экспорт»
8.3. В окне «Меню» выберите тип файла – «PLT», и кликните мышкой кнопку «Экспорт»
8.4. В окне «Экспорт HPGL» выберите вкладку «Дополнительно». Поставьте значение функции «Разрешение кривой» равной 0. Кликните мышкой кнопку «ОК»
9. Выберите команду «OutPut to cutting plotter». Если ваши объекты выделены, то кликните мышкой «Да», если не выделены, то – «Нет»
10. В открывшемся окне «Jutput set» кликните мышкой кнопку «Start», при этом на плоттере должна гореть надпись «connect», после чего начнётся резка.
Jutput set
На этом статья плоттерая резка из CorelDRAW (корел драв) подошла к концу, если у вас возникнут вопросы, спрашивайте в коментариях.