FineCut7 for Illustrator

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OPERATION MANUAL
MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
http://www.mimaki.co.jp/english/
E-mail:[email protected]
D201583-14
About FineCut
Thank you very much for purchasing a product of Mimaki.
FineCut, a plug-in software for Adobe®Illustrator®, offers simple operation and stable cutting
environment which have never been realized by other cutting software.
Notes:
• Do not copy this manual in whole or parts in any form without prior approval from Mimaki.
• 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.
FineCut is registered trademarks of MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
Adobe Illustrator is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the U.S.A.
Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. of the U.S.A. and each country.
Each of the company and product names is a trademark or a registered trademark of each individual company.
System Requirements
The following conditions are required to use FineCut7.
Windows:
• IBM PC or compatible mounting Pentium processor or compatible CPU (Except 64bit CPU)
• Microsoft® Windows®2000, Windows®XP, Windows VistaTM
(When connected to a plotter by USB, Windows2000 Service-Pack3, WindowsXP Service-Pack1,
or later version is required.)
Macintosh:
• Macintosh mounting Power PC or Intel CPU
• Mac OS OS 9.2.2
• Mac OS OS X 10.2.6 or later
Monitor:
• 800 x 600 pixels, or higher resolution is required
Software:
• Adobe®Illustrator® 8.0.1, 9, 10, CS, CS2, CS3 (English Version)
Plotter:
• MIMAKI CG series(CG-45 or later), MIMAKI CF-09/12 series, MIMAKI CF2 series,
MIMAKI DC series, MIMAKI CF3 series, MIMAKI CJV30 series, MIMAKI TPC-600
Others:
• Compliant with the operation environment of Adobe®Illustrator® used
Setting of the plotter side
Before using FineCut7, perform the settings on the plotter side.
Items
Set values
CG-EX Series ORIGIN SELECT LOW RIGHT
CG-FX Series ORIGIN SELECT LOW RIGHT
CG-75ML
Register Mark Setting
CG-60SR
MARK DETECT
1Pt
DIST REVI
offset A
offset B
COPIES A (
AFTER
0.0mm
0.0mm
)
COPIES B (
1 (sheet)
)
1 (sheet)
ROTATION
OFF
PRIORITY
HOST
CJV30 Series Register Mark Setting
TPC-600
MARK DETECT
1Pt
• Set all for each
tool.
OFFSET Y (
OFFSET X (
COPIES Y (
COPIES X (
PRIORITY
)
0.0mm
)
1 (sheet)
)
)
0.0mm
CF-09/12
Series
CF2 Series
DC Series
Items
Set values
CMD SW
ORIGIN
CIRCLE θ
CORRECTION
CMD SW
ORIGIN
Enable
LOW-LEFT
Enter plus angle
CF3 Series
Enable
LOW-LEFT
(LOW-RIGHT for CF3)
CIRCLE θ
CORRECTION
EXPAND
MARK DETECT
Enter plus angle
OFF
1pt
• Register Mark detection cannot be set unless
the Expand is set to OFF.
<MULTI-PASS>
- CUT START
OFF
1 (sheet)
HOST
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New functions of FineCut7
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The following functions are newly added.
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Number of cut setting function (Refer to page 111)
This function makes multiple cuts on the same cut line, changing the
speed and pressure of the cuts. This is used for cutting hard media
and double weight sheets. (MIMAKI CF/CF2/DC/CF3 series only)
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(Refer to page 109)
Save the plot conditions set during plotting as a file. By loading the saved file, you can output using the previous conditions. You can also use cut conditions as a backup.
Arc theta correct function (Refer to page 111)
This function sets the amount of arc theta correction for the MIMAKI
CF/CF2/DC/CF3 series in FineCut.
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2
Import/export cut conditions
Output order for color/layer
(Refer to page 45)
You can change the cut order by color and by layer.
Setting the tools by color or by layer allows you to operate
several tools efficiently.
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Plot file importing function
(Refer to page 99)
This function loads plot files created with cutting software. You
can open and edit plot files in Illustrator and plot them from FineCut.
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(Refer to page 108)
This function achieves a smooth cut line by moving the
head at a regular speed even at joints using spline approximation output for the Bezier curve of the object. (MIMAKI
CF/CF2/DC/CF3 series only)
Cutting Preview function
(Refer to page 54)
This function previews cutting of objects. You can check cutting
position, direction, and order before cutting with plotter.
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Spline approximation output function
Cutting by end mill (Refer to page 82)
Thick media or others can be cut by end mill. Set how to
cut by end mill with FineCut.
Output to RasterLink
(Refer to page 102)
When using CJV30 series or TPC-600, as FineCut works with
RasterLink, you can easily print & cut.
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Table of contents
New functions of FineCut7 .................................................................2
Installation ............................................................................................6
Installation procedure (Windows) ....................................................................... 6
Installation procedure (Macintosh) ..................................................................... 9
USB Serial Adapter for Macintosh ...................................................12
About This Manual .............................................................................13
Let’s cut ! ............................................................................................14
Advanced Operations .......................................................................20
Enlarge and Reduce an Object ........................................................................ 20
Mark the center and corners ............................................................................. 22
Cut an Object Multiple Times (Copy) ................................................................ 24
Divide and cut an object (Tiling) ....................................................................... 26
Create Shadow/Edge ........................................................................................ 29
Extract the outline ............................................................................................. 32
Edit the line ....................................................................................................... 35
Create a precut line [Weed Line] ...................................................................... 38
Cut an Object by Color ..................................................................................... 41
Cut an Object by Layer ..................................................................................... 43
Cutting with the color/layer output order specified ........................................... 45
Set Cut Conditions ............................................................................................ 47
Set the Output Condition on each color /layer ................................................. 49
Set Head Withdraw Position and Origin ........................................................... 52
Check the cutting process by Preview ............................................................. 54
Making seals or sign-panels ............................................................................. 57
Flow of the works ........................................................................................... 57
1. Attaching a Frame ...................................................................................... 58
2-1. Making Register Mark with CG/CJV30/TPC-600 series ......................... 60
2-2. Making Mark with CF2/DC/CF3 series ................................................... 62
3-1. Recognize and cut Register Mark (in use of CG-EX series) ................... 64
3-2. Recognize and cut a Register Mark
(in use of CG-FX series, CG-75ML, CG-60SR, CJV30, and TPC-600) ......... 67
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3-3. Continuous cutting of multiple data (CG-75ML) ...................................... 74
3-4. Cutting the Outline and base sheet at a time
(CG-75ML, CG-60SR, CJV30, TPC-600) ...................................................... 78
3-5. Cutting with CF2/DC/CF3 series (Except M-Head) ................................ 80
3-6. Cutting with End Mill ............................................................................... 82
3-7. Various Cutting ....................................................................................... 89
Make an effective use of sheets ....................................................................... 94
Trapping ............................................................................................................ 96
Identify the Stroke Weight and Overlap ............................................................ 98
Plot file importing / Output function .................................................................. 99
Output to RasterLink ....................................................................................... 102
Function Description .......................................................................105
Fill and Stroke of an Object ............................................................................ 105
FineCut Menus ................................................................................................ 106
Plotter/User Setup ........................................................................................... 108
Plot Dialog ....................................................................................................... 118
Plot Out Dialog ................................................................................................ 127
Extract the outline Dialog ................................................................................ 131
Output to RasterLink ....................................................................................... 133
Line Edit Tool dialog ........................................................................................ 135
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................139
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Installation
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Installation procedure (Windows)
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Turn on the computer.
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Set the CD-ROM of FineCut into the disk drive.
Click FineCut7 for Illustrator Setup .
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Set up screen is activated.
Click Next .
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The Software License Agreement screen appears.
Read this thoroughly and then click Yes .
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Select the location to which the software is to be installed.
Click Browse .
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Select the target plug-in folder in the target Illustrator, and
then click OK .
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Return to the Choose Destination Location screen.
Click Next . Installation starts.
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Setup procedure completes.
Click Close .
Installation of the FineCut completes.
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Installation procedure (Macintosh)
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Turn on the computer.
2
Set the CD-ROM of FineCut into the disk drive.
3
Double-click on the FineCut CD icon.
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Below screen appears.
Click on the installer icon
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Software license agreement screen appears.
Read through the agreement, and click Accept for consent the agreement.
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Choose the install method and destination location.
Select [Standard Install], then select the disk where Illustrator has been installed.
To change the install location, click [Switch Disk] and select the disk.
Click Install .
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Select the Illustrator version of install location.
Installation starts by click the button.
When both Illustrator CS2 and CS3 are installed, a folder list is displayed.
Select the folder in the target version.
When CS2 is selected
When CS3 is selected
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Installation completes.
Click Quit .
To continue the installation, click Continue .
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USB Serial Adapter for Macintosh
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A USB-serial adapter is required to use FineCut with the application of Macintosh
USB port.
Mimaki recommends the optional USB-serial adapter (with a model number of OPTSS036).
The USB-serial conversion adapter may not operate normally because of a problem
between the adapter and the operating system of the computer. Before using an adapter
from other manufacturers, contact the manufacture of the USB-serial adapter for existence of problems between the adapter and OS in use.
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About This Manual
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FineCut Operating Manual describes the FineCut functions.
Notations
Menu items are enclosed in square brackets like [File] menu. Buttons displayed in a
dialog are framed like Plot .
Symbols
Indicates a procedure you must perform and a caution you must observe
when operating the product.
Describes a useful procedure.
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Let’s cut !
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The following process shows how to cut ABC at the lower right of the A3 size sheet
using MIMAKI CG cutting plotter series.
Additionally, make a frame around the ABC, and cut it 5 mm away from the characters.
A3 size sheet
Frame
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Load a A3 size sheet into a plotter as shown below.
For the plotter operation procedures, refer to the Operation Guide attached to
the plotter.
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Set the plotter to REMOTE mode.
Be sure to set the plotter to REMOTE mode. In case the LOCAL mode, FineCut
cannot load the sheet length.
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Activate Illustrator.
No need to set the paper size to A3 size.
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Use the Lettering Tool to enter “ABC”.
“FineCut menu” is displayed automatically. If “FineCut menu” is not displayed, select [Show FineCut Menu] (select [Mimaki FineCut] for Illustrator
10 or later) from the [Window] menu in the Illustrator.
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Click [ Plotter / User Setup...] button in the FineCut menu.
Alternatively, select [Plotter/User Setup..] from the [File]-[FineCut] menu.
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Set the plotter.
After setting, click Setup .
Be sure to 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, the
object will not be output normally. (Refer to page 108)
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Click [Plot] button in the FineCut menu.
Alternatively, select [Plot] from the [File]-[FineCut] menu.
The effective cutting area
(MIMAKI CF/CF2/DC Series set the origin to the bottom left of a sheet.
Therefore, ABC characters are displayed at the bottom left.)
If the
mark is displayed on the left of
Sheet Loading button, the
plotter sheet size cannot be loaded. Set the plotter to REMOTE mode and
then click
Sheet Loading button to load the sheet size.
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Setting a frame.
Set a frame at 5 mm around the object. Check the [Frame] check box and enter value 5
as the frame space.
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Click
Plot button.
Plot Out dialog appears.
Set the plot condition. (Refer to page 127)
Select “ Plotter Condition” to use the preset cut conditions on the plotter.
Make sure to match the media conditions to the preset values on the plotter. If
the entered values differ from the plotter settings, the object will not be cut
normally.
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Click Plot button to start plotting.
The origin point is set to the bottom right of the sheet. Therefore, the object cutting is
performed from the bottom right (bottom left with MIMAKI CF/CF2/DC Series).
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Click
End button.
Plot dialog closes.
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Advanced Operations
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Enlarge and Reduce an Object
Enlarge or reduce an object from plot dialog. Click [Plot] button in the FineCut menu.
Enlarge or reduce the object with a fixed aspect ratio.
Click [Unlock Scale] on the Layout screen, and uncheck [Unlock Scale]. Enlarge or reduce the
object as dragging a corner of the object.
It indicates the ratio
is fixed.
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Enlarge or reduce the object only along horizontal or vertical direction.
Click [Unlock Scale] on the Layout screen. Enlarge or reduce the object as dragging the left or
right corner or the top or bottom corner of the object.
• Drag the mouse as holding down the Shift key of the keyboard to enlarge
or reduce the object with the aspect ratio retained.
• Change the horizontal and vertical sizes separately before invalidating Unlock Scale to enlarge or reduce the object with the new aspect ratio retained.
Enter the values of the Size and Scale on the Size Enter Box to enlarge or reduce the
object more precisely.
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Mark the center and corners
Marking an object frame to align the position for affixing a cut seal.
Cut seal can be affixed by aligning the mark on the ruled lines as shown below.
1. Determine the center position of the seal
affixing area and draw ruled lines.
2. Align the center mark with the ruled
lines; Enables to affix to the expected
position.
1. Draw ruled lines.
2. Align the corner marks on the ruled lines
or pre-drawn ruled lines;
Enables to affix horizontally.
When [CF3 (Milling)] is selected on Plotter / User Setup dialog, this function is
not available.
Set the marks from plot dialog. Click [Plot] button in the FineCut menu.
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Mark the center
Check [Center Mark] checkbox on the Options menu. Enter the marking size.
Mark the corners
Check [Corner Mark] checkbox on the Options menu. Enter the marking size.
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Cut an Object Multiple Times (Copy)
Use the copy function to cut an object multiple times vertically and horizontally.
The following example shows how to cut ABC on the A3 size sheet.
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Enter value 3 for horizontal and value 4 for vertical on the [Copy].
On the [Copy Margin], set the margin between objects (horizontally and vertically) to
10 mm.
The total length
indicates the size
including all margins
of the object.
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Set the frame at 10 mm around the object.
The total length
indicates the size
including the frame
size.
• When setting a frame, it is set for each object. Cannot enclose all the copied objects with a single frame.
• When [CF3 (Milling)] is selected on Plotter / User Setup dialog, note the
followings.
Set [Copy Margin] at least 10 mm.
Frame cannot be created.
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Divide and cut an object (Tiling)
Use the tiling function to cut the object divided into pieces.
This function enables to create a signboard greater than the sheet width.
In this section, each divided object is called as “Tile”.
Divide an object.
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2
Click [Tiling] tab.
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Set how to separate, and click Separation .
(For details, refer to page 123)
Set how to separate
4
The divided object is displayed.
Tile list is displayed.
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Lay out the divided object.
(For details, refer to page 124)
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Select the tile from the tile list.
Select
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Click
Plot button.
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Create Shadow/Edge
Create a shadowed/edged object. FineCut enables the various shadowing/edging functions with easy operation.
1
Select the object on Illustrator.
2
Click [Create Shadow/ Edge] button in the FineCut menu.
Alternatively, select [Create Shadow/ Edge] from the [File]-[FineCut] menu.
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Set the shadowing/edging details on the object.
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3
Drag the path to move the object or to change the shape
2
1) Shape :
Select the shadow type (4types) or edge.
Drop
Box
Perspective
Cast
2) Options :
Set the offset distance between the object and shadow.
If selected “Perspective”, set the perspective by %.
For the “Edge”, set the corner shape and ratio.
(For details, refer to “Attaching a Frame” on page 58.)
3) Color :
Set the shadow color.
Click on Color to display the following setting dialog.
Edge
Click the target color, or inputting the number
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Click OK after selecting a color or inputting the number.
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Make sure to specify the RGB colors for the shadow/edge. If the document
color mode is CMYK, it may not be able to display by the specified RGB colors. In the case, it is converted to the nearest CMYK colors.
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Click OK to create a shadow or edge.
(Color of the shadow:Black/four-by-four Offset/Drop shadow)
If the multi anchor points are contained within the shadow or edge, execute
Illustrator-[Object]-[Path]-[Simplify...].
To remove the created shadow or edge, click [Remove Shadow / Edge] from the FineCut
menu.
In case editing the created shadow or edge on Illustrator, it may not be able to
delete.
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Extract the outline
Create the outline to cut the bitmap image. And you can specify a color for creation of
the outline only in the same color area.
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2
Click [Outline Extraction] button in the FineCut menu.
Alternatively, select [Outline Extraction] from [FineCut] in [File] menu of Illustrator.
3
Set up the selection method of the area to be extracted.
(As for the dialog box, refer to page 131)
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Adjust the extraction area while previewing the image.
5
Set “Trace Setting”.
(As for the dialog box, refer to page 132)
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Click Trace execute .
Outline is created on the [FC Trace Layer]
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Edit the line
It is a function to modify or change easily the outline created by Outline Extraction.
1
Open the image created by Outline Extraction with
Illustrator.
If necessary, enlarge the line to be edited with the zoom tool of Illustrator.
2
Click [Line Edit Tool] button of [Illustrator Tool Palette].
The line edit tools are displayed. (For details of the dialog, refer to page 135)
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Specify Start Point and End Point.
Start Point:
Putting the cursor close to the anchor point, “S” is shown. Start point
is settled by clicking the anchor point.
End Point:
Putting the cursor close to the anchor point, “E” is shown if the Start
point has been settled. End point is settled by clicking the anchor
point.
Check a radio button for the operation method.
Take the description on [Change curve] for example here.
Check a radio button for [Use shortcut key] to edit with keys shown on the
right of each operation. Use Alt key for Windows and Option key for Macintosh
respectively.
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Drag on the line to change to the curvilinear line.
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Create a precut line [Weed Line]
Precut line around the object enables to cut the object with ease.
In this section, the precut line is called as “Weed Line”. Weed line function enables to
create the precut line and frame.
Do not set a precut line (Weed Line) on a thick sheet. If creating precut line
(Weed Line) on a thick sheet, it may damage the work.
The unit used in the Weed Line dialog refers to the Illustrator setting. If changing the unit, set the unit in the Illustrator-[File]-[Preferences]-[Units & Undo].
1
Select an object on Illustrator.
2
Click [Create Weed Line] button in the FineCut menu.
Alternatively, select [Create Weed Line] from the [File]-[FineCut] menu.
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Set the Weed Line.
After setting, click OK .
1) Select [Interval].
For [Divide], select or input the divide number to both horizontal and vertical
directions.
For [Distance], select or input the distance in between the objects to both horizontal and vertical directions.
2) In [Frame Offset], set the distance between the object and frame.
3) Select the Weed line direction (Horizontal or Vertical) in the [Direction].
4) Click on the target position to create a Weed line.
Weed line moves by dragging. When removing a precut line (Weed Line) one by
one, click on the target line, and drag it up to the edge of the screen.
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3
1
Cancel : Returns to Illustrator without creating any weed line on the object.
Clear : Deletes all weed lines except frames.
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Weed lines are created.
Weed Line
Frame
To delete the created weed line, click [Remove Weed Line] in the FineCut menu.
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Cut an Object by Color
If an object consists of multiple colors on Illustrator, you can cut out the specified
color object.
The following example shows how to cut out the Cyan (C=100%) colored ABC.
C=100%
PANTONE 186 U
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2
3
Uncheck the check box of the color set of object DEF
(shown above).
Object DEF disappears from the cutting area.
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Color List
The color list displays all the colors (including PANTONE and other special colors)
used for the object. It also displays the color of fill and stroke colors of the object.
To specify the output condition, click the above right button.
Stroke color : Click to display the information of the stroke
color.
Fill color : Click to display the information of the fill color.
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Set Origin Lock.
Origin Lock setting
Check the [Origin Lock] check
box to cut out the object (ABC)
retaining the layout position.
Uncheck the check box to cut out
the object at the bottom right of
the sheet (bottom left for MIMAKI
CF/CF2/DC series) base on the
origin.
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Cut an Object by Layer
If an object consists of multiple layers on Illustrator, you can cut out the object on the
specified layer.
The following example shows how to cut out ABC on layer 1.
Layer1
Layer2
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Select an object on Illustrator.
2
3
Click [Layer] and uncheck the check box of the layer set
of object DEF (shown above).
Object DEF on the layer 2 disappears from the cutting area.
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Set Origin Lock.
Origin Lock setting
Check the [Origin Lock] check
box to cut out the object (ABC)
retaining the layout position.
Uncheck the check box to cut out
the object at the bottom right of
the sheet (bottom left for MIMAKI
CF/CF2/DC series) base on the
origin.
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Click
Plot button.
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Cutting with the color/layer output order specified
When plotting, output starts sequentially from the object displayed at the bottom of
the color list or layer list. Changing the output order by color or by layer allows you
to cut in the order of your choice. Furthermore, setting the tools by color or by layer
allows you to change the operating order of several tools.
To make the first cut of the red frame with the [HLF] tool
1
Select an object on Illustrator and Click [Plot] button in
the FineCut menu.
2
Drag the color red from the color list to the bottom.
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Click the right button and select [Specify The Tool On
Each Color].
In the case “Layer” tab is selected
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Select [HLF] for tool.
5
Click
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Check [Sort] on Plot Out dialog, and select [Each Color/
Each Layer].
Plot button.
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Set Cut Conditions
• This function is effective only for the MGL-IIc commands.
• In case any setting value exceeds the limit value on the plotter, plotting is
performed based on the limit value of the plotter. For the limit values, refer
to the Operation Manual of the plotter.
When cutting, you can change the cut conditions depending on the media used.
Set cutting conditions for each media on this dialog. On Plot Out dialog, you can
select the media name set here and change the condition. (Refer to next page).
1
Click [Plotter/User Setup...] button in the FineCut menu.
2
Click Output Condition Setup... .
Alternatively, click Edit button in the Plot Out dialog. (Refer to page 127)
3
The edit dialog is displayed.
Setting items differ depending on the model selected on [Model] of [Plotter / User Setup]
dialog. Set items and click Setup .
(For details, refer to page 109.)
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Click
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Set the plot condition on Plot Out dialog and click Plot .
Plot button.
(For details of setting, refer to page 127)
When plotting with “Select Condition” or “Custom” setting, the setting of speed/
pressure/offset of the plotter changes. To restore the value back in previous
setting, push the TOOL button when plotter is in LOCAL mode.
Select the media set on
the previous step.
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Set the Output Condition on each color /layer
Output condition can be set on each color list or layer list. For a fine object or small
characters to cut finely, create an object on each color or layer, and set the appropriate
output condition (lowering cutting speed, etc.) for each.
Further, in CF/CF2/DC/CF3 series, you can cut and make ruled line at one time by
specifying tools on each color or layer.
1
Click the button on the upper right of the color list (layer list).
2
Select [Specify The Plot Condition On Each Color (Layer)]
or [Specify The Tool On Each Color (Layer)].
In the case “Layer” tab is selected
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If the following dialog is displayed, click OK .
For CF3 series, this screen is not displayed.
When [Specify The Plot Condition On Each Layer
(Color)] is selected:
4
The set output condition is displayed on the right side.
Click on the right button
5
When [Specify The Tool On Each Layer (Color)]
is selected:
to set the color list output condition of “B” .
When changing output conditions, click upper right button and select [Edit Plot Condition...].
The screen moves to [Output Condition Setup] dialog where you can edit output conditions.
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• When specifying the output conditions on each color or layer, you can not
use the set value on the plotter side. Make sure to set the all conditions
(Speed/Press/Offset) in the check box.
• In case no check box is checked or frame /center mark /corner mark is
specified, the media is cut by the default setting value. (CF3 series is cut
by plotter setting.)
Default Setting
Output Condition
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Click
Plot button.
Click Plot on Plot Out dialog.
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Set Head Withdraw Position and Origin
You can set up the head position after plot.
Set the origin to renew automatically after cutting, to prevent from cutting on the
same position with the previous cut.
1
Select an object on Illustrator and click [Plot] button in
the FineCut menu.
2
Click
3
Put check mark on [Head Withdrawal After Plot].
Plot button.
When changing the head withdrawal position or set the origin to the withdrawal position, click Set and go to the next step.
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Change the setting on Head Withdrawal Position dialog.
After changing the setting, click Setup .
Default setting
(1)
(2)
(3)
Current Origin:
+0mm to the horizontal direction
from the current origin
Max Cut Length:
+10mm to the length direction
from the maximum cut length
Sheet Feed Origin Renewal:
Unchecked
(1)Set the head withdrawal position for the horizontal direction.
Select reference position from [Current Origin] or [Max Cut Width].
For example, the head is withdrawn to the position at +1 cm from
Current Origin for the horizontal direction in the figure above.
(2)Set the head withdrawal position for the length direction.
Select reference position from [Current Origin] or [Max Cut Length].
For example, the head is withdrawn to the position at +1 cm from the
Max Cut Length along the length direction in the figure above.
(3)Set the head withdrawal position as the origin position.
(This is effective only for the MGL-IIc commands on CG/ CJV30
series, TPC-600.)
Check this option for the useful operations like continuous output.
When [Sheet Feed Origin Renewal] is checked, [No. COPIES] or [DIVISION
CUT] function on the plotter will not perform normally. Uncheck [Sheet Feed
Origin Renewal] before using [No. COPIES] or [DIVISION CUT] function.
5
Click Plot on Plot Out dialog to start cutting.
Plot starts. The plotter head moves to the specified position after plotting the data.
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Check the cutting process by Preview
Before cutting objects, you can check the plot process with your plot setting by Preview.
1
Open an object on Illustrator and click [Plotter/ User Setup]
button in the FineCut menu.
Click Output Condition Setup... and set the output condition. (Refer to page 109)
2
3
Click
4
Set the plot condition in Plot Out dialog.
Plot button.
(Refer to page 127)
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Click Preview .
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Check the cutting line by the preview.
• To change the color of settings, click the color in the right of each setting.
• When copy /mark separation is set, the preview displays the object not
copied /unseparated.
Cutting Direction: Shows black line for cutting in anticlockwise, and red line for cutting
in clockwise.
Checking [Arrows], cutting direction is shown with arrows.
In case of open path, both directions display in black.
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Start Position:
Shows blue for starting point of cutting.
Move:
Shows yellow for moving line raising the tool.
Cutting Order:
Shows numbers for cutting order.
Tool Position:
Shows green for a tool (head) position. Displaying Simulation, you
can check the moving of the tool.
Show Original:
Shows the Illustrator object that is read by FineCut and processed
on Plot dialog in the state before cutting.
Click
in Simulation and check the moving of cutting.
To return to the state before cutting, click
. For the state after cutting, click
.
Slide bar shows the simulation from random position.
To set the speed of the simulation, set [Playback Speed].
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If needed, go back to Step 1 or Step 4 and adjust the plot
condition.
For CF series, you can check the following settings by Preview.
• Cut start position
Adjust [Optimize Cutting Start Position] of Plot Out dialog. (Page 129)
For CF3 (Milling), you can check the following settings by Preview.
• Cut start position
Adjust [Optimize Cutting Start Position] of Plot Out dialog. (Page 129)
• Offset / Cutting direction
Adjust each items in [Options] of Plot Out dialog. (Page 128)
• Position of cutting line
Adjust [End Mill Diameter] of Output Condition Setup dialog. (Page 113)
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Check the preview again, and click Close .
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Click Plot in Plot Out dialog to start cutting.
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Making seals or sign-panels
Let's make seals, stickers or sign-panels with cutting the outline of the printed images.
FineCut provides you the [Frame Extraction] function that enables to generate outlines on an object, the Register Mark Recognition function that enables to perform
axial correction, and size adjusting at once using MIMAKI CG-EX series, MIMAKI
CG-FX, MIMAKI CG-75ML and MIMAKI CG-60SR, MIMAKI CJV30 series, and
MIMAKI TPC-600 cutting plotter with a mark sensor.
In addition to [Register Mark Detection] function, MIMAKI CF2/DC/CF3 series can
configure the setting ON/ OFF of the size adjusting.
If the entered communication setting values differ from the settings on the
plotter, the object will not be output normally. (Refer to page 115)
Flow of the works
Making the object
Using Illustrator, make the object to be printed.
Making path for the frame
Using FineCut, make frame (cut line)
fitting to the object.
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Making Register Mark
Using FineCut, make a Register Mark.
Various kinds of Register Marks can be
made depending on the plotters used.
(When the Register Marks are put on,
print them on the media such as seals,
corrugated cardboard, etc.)
Performing the cutting
To the plotter in use, set the
printed media and cut it.
Depending upon the uses,
you may cut the various
media such as seals, corrugated cardboard, etc.
CG/CJV30/TPC-600 series Page 60
CF2/DC/CF3 series
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Functions
Recognize and cut
Register Mark
Perform cutting
continuously
Continuous cut with
Usable plotters
CG-EX
CG-FX,75ML,60SR,
CJV30, TPC-600
CG-75ML
Reference page
Page 64
Page 67
Page 74
ID certification mode
Cut the outline and
CG-75ML,60SR
base sheet at a time
CJV30,TPC-600
Cutting with CF2/DC/CF3 series
Cutting with end mill
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Page 80
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1. Attaching a Frame
This function enables to make outlines automatically.
1
Select the object to attach a frame.
2
Click [Frame Extraction] button in the FineCut menu.
Alternatively, select [Frame Extraction...] from the [File]-[FineCut] menu.
3
Make path setting for the frame.
(2),(3)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) Offset :
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Set the distance from the object to the frame.
When entering a negative value, enables to perform off-cut.
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(2) Joins :
Set the shape of frame corners.
If the frame shape is not natural, change the “Joins” to improve it. Generally,
the more acute corner and the larger offset value, the less accuracy.
Miter
(3) Miter limit :
Round
Set the ratio up to the two line ends crossed position.
(Effective only for the Miter shape.)
A larger value makes the corner more acute.
Example
4
Bevel
1 mm
10 mm
Click OK .
The frame is extracted and then a path is created on FC Frame Layer.
Every time executing [Frame Extraction], a new layer is created as “FC
Frame Layer 1”, “FC Frame Layer 2”.
Use it when setting print or cut for each layer. (Page 104)
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2-1. Making Register Mark with CG/CJV30/TPC-600 series
1
Point the position to create a register mark. Enclose the object with the
rectangle tool.
After selecting the layer where there is an object to be
printed, make rectangular square for making Register
Mark using rectangle tool.
2
Click Register Mark Creation button in the FineCut menu.
Alternatively, select [Register Mark Creation] from the [File]-[FineCut] menu.
3
Set the shape and size of the register mark.
The Register Mark is created on the layer where there is the object. Click OK after
setting.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1)
(2)
Put a check to cut a rectangle. (The rectangle created in step 1.)
Put a check to fill around the register mark with red.
Put a check when register mark is not recognized in using the media color other
than white. It can be recognized by filling around the mark.
Recommend color to fill around is red (default) or white. To print with white color,
refer to the printer manual. Generally allocate red spot color to white and print.
When register mark is not recognized filling around red or white, other color
will obtain the same result. Furthermore, Register Mark may not be recognized depending on types of media or inks even if color around the Register
mark is changed.
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When executing the continuous cut (Refer to 3-2, 3-3) with this function, be
sure to print that there is no space between the register marks.
Registermark shape is
Registermark shape is
No space between the Register marks
(3)
4
(Only for CG-75ML)
Check the check box to add a bar-code shaped pattern information to the register
mark. This enables to cut the outline of multiple different data continuously.
Furthermore the pattern information includes media rotate information. This allows to set the media any direction when data was rotated for print or when
setting the media without take up.
The register mark is created. Output to the printer.
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2-2. Making Mark with CF2/DC/CF3 series
1
Point the position to create a Mark.
Enclose the object with the rectangle
tool.
After selecting the layer where there is an object to be
printed, make rectangular square for making Mark using rectangle tool.
2
Click Register Mark Creation button in the FineCut menu.
Alternatively, select [Register Mark Creation] from the [File]-[FineCut] menu.
3
Set the size.
The mark is created on the layer where there is the object.
(1)
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(1)
Mark Separation
Check when the object is too big to accommodate in the cut area.
When Mark Separation is checked, it is cut for each separated Register Mark
area.
The position of the created Mark
Separation can be moved by selecting with [Direct selection tool] of Illustrator.
• To change the position of the
Marks, align them on the same
line in the separated direction
(Vertical for the drawing in the
left).
• Marks of left and right (or above
and below) make a pair. To shift
a mark position up/down or right/
left,move them together.
(3)
(2)
(1)
Mark Separation
Cut in 3 times of (1) to (3). (Refer to Page 90)
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The Mark is created.
Output to the printer.
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3-1. Recognize and cut Register Mark (in use of CG-EX series)
This function supports CG-EX series plotter.
1
Set the printed media on the plotter to detect register mark.
For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.
Detection of register mark (Semi-automatic mode)
1. Place the sheet on the device and turn the
sheet set lever back.
2. Press
or
key to detect the sheet.
3. Move the cutter blade tip with the Jog key
until it rests in the area illustrated on the left.
4. Press
key.
Register mark detection starts.
5. After detecting register marks, length (A) provided between TP1 and TP2 is shown on the
key.
LCD. Press
The size is calibrated automatically in Fine
Cut. No need to register the actual size with
the jog key.
6. After detecting the register marks, length (B)
provided between TP1 and TP3 is shown on
the LCD. Press
key.
7. The origin is set.
8. Press
2
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the FineCut menu.
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Click [Register Mark] and click Detect Mark .
Register mark is identified.
4
Click Exit Detection to cancel register mark recognition.
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5
Click
6
When Plot Out dialog is displayed, click Plot to start
cutting.
Plot button.
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3-2. Recognize and cut a Register Mark
(in use of CG-FX series, CG-75ML, CG-60SR, CJV30, and TPC-600)
FineCut enables to detect the multiple register mark at high speed.
Perform two cutting patterns : continuous multiple same data cutting on a roll sheet,
and continuous multiple same data cutting as exchanging a leaf sheet.
• Place only one set of the register mark on the Illustrator data. To print the
multiple same data, use the copy function of print software (RIP).
• Set the same size and position between the output leaf sheet size and the
print position.
• For CJV30 series or TPC-600, the way of exchanging leaf sheet cannot be
used.
As CJV30 series and TPC-600 works with RasterLink, you can print & cut with
one operation. (Page 102)
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For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.
1. Enable “MARK DETECT” function on the
plotter. Set the register mark information:
size, shape, and so on. Select “1 pt” as detecting mark number.
2. Place the sheet on the plotter and turn the
3. Press Jog key to detect the placed sheet.
4. Move the spot LED into the area illustrated
on the left figure.
5. Press
key.
6. Return to LOCAL mode after detecting the
register mark.
7. Press
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Select the object on Illustrator and click [Plot] button in
the FineCut menu.
3
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Set the register mark to recognize continuously.
Click Exit Detection to cancel register mark recognition.
Select the sheet to cut.
“Roll Sheet” “Leaf Sheet”
Roll Sheet:
Set the data numbers to each direction, vertical and horizontal.
Leaf Sheet:
Set the sheet numbers to change.
In case the number is indefinite, input
the maximum numbers “9999”.
Select the first detection points of the
register mark.
Select the second and the subsequent
detection points of the register mark.
When detecting a larger data, set more detection points to cut more precisely.
When detecting a smaller data, set less detection points on the second and
the subsequent detection points to reduce the detecting time.
5
Click
6
When Plot Out dialog is displayed, click Plot to start
cutting.
Plot button.
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In case of Auto Cut
Putting a check on [Auto Cut] in Plot Out dialog enables sheet to cut automatically after
each cutting.
Make sure to put a check before executing auto cut. Even if ON is set on the
plotter, cutting is not performed when the check box is not checked. Even if
OFF is set on the plotter, cutting is performed when the check box is checked.
Put check mark on [Auto Cut], click Set... , and set in detail.
After setting, click Setup .
Set the maximum length from the last line to the
cutting point. (See the figure A below).
Check [Detail Cutting] to cut a data at every line.
< Cut
A
< Cut
< Cut
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(Following steps are only for Leaf Sheet)
7
The following message appears on the plotter panel after
cutting the first sheet.
Set the next sheet.
CHANGE SHEET
8
Detects the register mark automatically and performs
cutting.
When using CG-FX, register mark is automatically detected.
When using the other models, detect register mark manually each time the
sheet is changed.
For the details, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.
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Output Direction
• In case the printed data by a take-up functioned printer (MIMAKI JV series
etc.) is rolled on a paper tube
Rotate the data to 180-degree in the FineCut, and set the paper tube on the plotter
directly: Enables to cut the data continuously. (No need for rewinding the roll)
Printer
Set the rotate button
to 180-degree before recognizing a register mark in the
Plotter
Plot Direction
FineCut.
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Confirm the
margin on the
sheet (Refer to
page 67)
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• In case the continuous printed data exist to the middle of the line
Perform cutting in twice to cut all the data.
Plotter
Plot Direction
Output Direction
Output to the printer
Second
Cutting
data
First Cutting
data
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3-3. Continuous cutting of multiple data (CG-75ML)
CG-75 ML plotter supports this function.
FineCut enables to automatically cut the multiple different data with the ID pattern
register mark.
• Standardize the shape, size, line width of the register mark. In case a different shape of the register mark mixed, it cannot detect the register mark
precisely.
• Place only one set of the register mark on the Illustrator data. To print the
multiple same data, use the copy function of print software (RIP).
• To use the ID pattern register mark, be sure to select “1pt” as detecting
mark number.
• Set the plotter origin (“ORGN SELECT”) to “LOWERrightORIGIN”.
• Align the register mark on the right side (Origin side).
• Do not locate the different data to Y (horizontal) direction.
Plot direction
Not Good
1
For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual for plotter.
When loading the media in a direction opposite to the print, be sure to detect
the register mark at the lower left.
Plot direction
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Same direction
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on the left figure.
5. Press
key.
register mark.
7. Press
2
the FineCut menu.
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3
In case of cutting with ID certification mode, rotate direction is recognized
automatically.
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4
Confirm that ID Certification Mode is checked.
5
Click
Plot button.
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Plot Out dialog appears. Click Plot to send the data.
Plotter enters Local mode.
7
Repeat the step 2 to 6 for the other data to be cut continuously at a time.
The order of sending data is not neccesary to be same as the order of print
out.
8
Press REMOTE button on the plotter.
Cutting starts.
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3-4. Cutting the Outline and base sheet at a time
(CG-75ML, CG-60SR, CJV30, TPC-600)
This function enables cutting the outline of sticker and the base sheet, called HALF
cut, at a time.
1
Create the data in layer divided on the Illustrator.
FC frame layer --> Outline of sticker
Layer1 --> The line to separate the base sheets
Outline of sticker
Cut line for base sheet
2
Set the cutting condition for each layer.
Example:
1. Select [Specify the tool on each layer]
2. Select FC frame layer --> [CT1]
Select Layer 1 --> [HLF]
1
2
(Refer to Page 49 “Set the Output Condition on each color/layer”)
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Adjust the protrusion of the cutter blade and cut pressure
for each tool.
- Adjusting the protrusion of the cutter blade
Refer to the plotter operation manual
- Cut pressure according to each tool
[CT1] --> Pressure where cutter blade track remains on the base sheet
[HLF] --> Pressure to cut out the base sheet
4
Detect the register mark.
on the left figure.
5. Press
key.
register mark.
7. Press
5
Click
6
Separate the base sheet once cut has done.
Plot button on Plot dialog and execute cutting.
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3-5. Cutting with CF2/DC/CF3 series (Except M-Head)
1
Set the printed media on the plotter to detect mark.
1. On the plotter, set the [MARK DETECT] to
Make open space nearly of the
size of the Register Mark.
Moving area of spot LED
Spot LED
[1 pt].
Perform setting of the Mark Size.
(Adjust to the Mark Size set in accordance
with Page 62, Step 3.)
2. Load the printed media to the plotter.
3. Press
4. With the jog keys, move the spot LED to the
area indicated in the left drawing.
5. Press
Register Mark
key.
6. Marks are detected and the mode turns to
Local Mode.
7. Press
2
key to detect the Marks.
Display the data set by step 1 with Illustrator, and click
[Plot] button in the FineCut menu.
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3
Click rotation button
to adjust the direction with
printed media loaded on
the plotter and the dialog
display of FineCut.
4
Click [Register Mark] and
click Detect Mark .
5
Select the kind of cutting.
• Recognize Mark and cut.(Refer to
Page 89)
• Perform continuous cutting under
[Multi Mode]. (Refer to Page 89)
• Perform continuous cut under
[Single Mode]. (Refer to Page 89)
• Size Adjust. (Refer to Page 90)
• Mark Separation. (Refer to Page 90)
• Reverse Cut Mode. (Refer to Page 92)
6
Leaving only the check of
[FC Frame Layer],
click
7
plot button.
Click Plot to start cutting.
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3-6. Cutting with End Mill
1
Set Z axis origin to a plotter.
Refer to the operation manual of the plotter for the detail.
2
Set the printed media on the plotter to detect mark.
1. On the plotter, set the [MARK DETECT] to
[1 pt].
Perform setting of the Mark Size.
(Adjust to the Mark Size set in accordance
with Page 62, Step 3.)
2. Load the printed media to the plotter.
Make open space nearly of the
size of the Register Mark.
Moving area of spot LED
Spot LED
3. Press
4. With the jog keys, move the spot LED to the
area indicated in the left drawing.
5. Press
Register Mark
key.
6. Marks are detected and the mode turns to
Local Mode.
7. Press
3
key to detect the Marks.
Display the data set by step 2 with Illustrator, and click
[Plot] button in the FineCut menu.
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Click rotation button
to adjust the direction with
printed media loaded on
the plotter and the preview of FineCut.
5
Click [Register Mark] and
click Detect Mark .
6
Select the kind of cutting.
• Recognize Mark and cut.(Refer to
Page 89)
• Perform continuous cutting under
[Multi Mode]. (Refer to Page 89)
• Perform continuous cut under
[Single Mode]. (Refer to Page 89)
• Size Adjust. (Refer to Page 90)
• Mark Separation. (Refer to Page 90)
(Reverse Cut Mode is not available.)
7
Leaving only the check of [FC
Frame Layer], click
plot button.
To set the plot condition on each color /layer, select [Specify The Plot Condition On Each Color / Layer] on Plot dialog and set them. (Refer to Page 49)
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Select the output condition on Plot Out dialog.
Select the output condition set in FineCut and print. Click Edit... to add a media or to
set cutting condition by each media. (Refer to Page 109)
If the output condition is set on each color / layer, you cannot set here.
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Set Options on Plot Out dialog.
(For other items except followings, refer to Page 127)
Optimize Cutting Start Position:
Check to optimize the start position of cutting that makes the start
position finish finely. If unchecked, cutting starts from the position
that the data started to draw.
After setting, be sure to check the start position of cutting by 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 Illustrator.
Joint Setting :
Check to leave the ending point of cutting and cut it last. It prevents
the work from misaligning and cuts the end point finely.
Length: Set the media length to leave.
Height:
Set the media thickness to leave.
Pause:
Leaves the ending point and withdraws the head temporarily.
As small /heavy media likely to misalign while cutting, withdraw the
head, fix the media with tape, and cut the ending point.
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• After setting Joint Setting, it is advisable to test the cutting.
• If multiple cutting and [Cutting Depth] is set on Output Condition Setup
dialog, and if the cutting depth is deeper than [Height] that is set here, Joint
Setting is not effective.
• If the number of cutting is set to multiple on Output Condition Setup dialog,
the jointed part is cut the times controlled by Joint Setting.
• 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].
Joint Height
Joint Length (Shadow area is the part to leave)
Use the Outside: Check to cut out the inside of the object and to use 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.
A
Use inside (Unchecked)
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Use outside (Checked)
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10
Click Preview on Plot Out dialog and check actual cutting line.
After checking, click Close .
(For the Preview, refer to Page 54.)
It offsets the cutting line by half of [End Mill Diameter] set on Output Condition
Setup dialog (Page 106) or set on Step 8. Checking the cutting line by Preview, adjust the End Mill Diameter on Ouput Condition Setup dialog or on Step
8.
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Click Plot on Plot Out dialog to start cutting.
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(When [Pause] is selected on Joint Setting)
12
Cut is stopped and the head is withdrawn.
Plotter switches to Local Mode.
13
Put tapes on media to fix.
14
Press REMOTE button on the plotter.
Cut is restarted, and the jointed part is cut.
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3-7. Various Cutting
<Recognize Mark and cut>
Make sure that Repeat is set as
[1].
Proceed to Page 81/83, Step 6.
<Perform continuous cut under [Multi Mode]>
Data printed continuously on one sheet of media is cut.
Select [Multi Mode].
Set the repeated number of data
to each direction on the media.
Select Search Position (1 point,
2 points or 4 points).
Proceed to Page 81/83, Step 6.
1
2
3
• Make the Mark only 1 set on the Illustrator.
For printing the same data repeatedly, use copying function of your
software (RIP) instead of arranging the same data on Illustrator.
• Make the output result adjusting the XY (vertical and horizontal) directions.
<Perform continuous cut under [Single Mode]>
Cut continuously the media on which the Register Mark data is arranged only on 1 set.
Select [Single Mode].
Set the number of times to be
continued (number of sheets to
be repeated).
Select Search Position (1 point,
2 points or 4 points).
Proceed to page 81/83, Step 6
and plot the first media.
1
2
3
When the plot is completed, then set the next sheet to be plotted to the plotter.
key of the plotter and select [Resume].
Press
•When CE key is pressed, the continuous cut is stopped.
Referring to Page 80/82, detect the Mark.
Repeat 5 to 7 , for the number of times equal to number of sheets.
Make the Mark only 1 set. If there are several sets of Marks in the media,
cutting cannot be performed continuously.
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<Size Adjust>
Even if the size of the actual data and the output
are different due to the kind of media and printing environment, the frame cutting is made adjusting with the printed media.
When cutting fixed-shape items like paper packs, the size could become misaligned by Size Adjust. In this case, uncheck the Size Adjust.
<Mark Separation>
The large size data that cannot be cut in one time can be cut in several times.
When making Mark, be sure to select Mark Separation. (Refer to Page 63)
The data to which Mark Separation is not set cannot be cut separately.
Display the data created Mark Separation on the Illustrator and click [Plot] button of [FineCut] Menu.
Click [Register Mark] tab and then click Detect Mark .
Make sure that the Cut Area No. is [1].
Select Search Position (1 point, 2 points or 4points).
Proceed to Page 81/83 Step6 and cut.
3
4
When cutting is completed, move the media. (Refer to next page)
Referring to Page 80/82, detect the Register Mark of Cut Area [2].
Change the cut area of FineCut to [2].
Select Search Position (1 point, 2 points or 4points).
Proceed to Page 81/83 Step6 and plot.
8
Repeat 6 to 10 for the number of separation.
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<<When moving the media>>
Move the media in the manner that all the Marks in the area come within the effective
cutting area of the plotter.
When Mark Separation Cut is performed, the Plotter displays [***OFF
SCALE***], but this does not pose any problem to the movement, etc.
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<Reverse Cut Mode>
Cutting can be performed not from the printed (front) surface but from the back.
Use this function when the media cutting from the front surface as cardboard is not
finished fine.
• Under the Reverse Cut Mode, set the Mark size adjusting to the Mark chip
used. If the Mark is too small, you may not be able to insert the Mark chip.
• Use the media of 3 mm or more thickness to cut.
Set the media to the plotter making the printed surface to the top and detect the
Mark.
Display the data to cut on Illustrator, and click [Plot] button of [FineCut] Menu.
Click [Register Mark] tab and
click Detect Mark .
Put the check on [Reverse Cut Mode].
Select [Surface Register Mark Cut].
Select Search Position (2 points or 4points).
4,5
6
Proceed to Page 81/83 Step6 and perform plotting.
• The detected Mark is cut.
• Before performing [Surface Register Mark Cut], make sure that there is no
Mark chip on the position of the Mark. If the Mark is cut when there is Mark
chip, it is very dangerous as the Mark chip could come off by the cutter.
• When performing [Surface Register Mark Cut], you cannot select Search
(1 point).
position
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Invert the top and the bottom of the media,
and set it to the plotter.
Insert the Mark chip using cross cut.
• The Mark chip will substitute the Mark.
Detect Mark by the Plotter.
Select [Backside Data Cut].
• The data read into will be displayed upside down.
Select Search Position (1 point, 2 points or 4 points).
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Proceed to Page 81/83 Step 6 to perform plotting.
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Make an effective use of sheets
Move the object to avoid waste of sheet.
For example, if ABC with different colors each is cut by color, when A and C are cut,
the space of B becomes blank as B has different color. Move an object to the blank part
to cut without wasting blank.
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the FineCut menu.
2
Select an object to move using the direct selection tool.
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Drag the selected object to the desired position.
DRAG
To replace the object to the original position, click
Original Layout button.
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Trapping
On the overlapping objects, a gap may be generated where the colors are overlapping.
Trapping function can prevent this problem.
When trapping complicated data, error or Illustrator crash may occur and the
data may be broken. Be sure to trap after saving the data.
1
Select an object to be identified.
2
Click [Trapping] button in the FineCut menu.
Alternatively, select [Trapping] from the [File]-[FineCut] menu.
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Set the trap size and overlapping order.
Drag the list to change the overlapping order.
Click OK after setting.
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Overlap space are created according to the specified size.
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Identify the Stroke Weight and Overlap
Identify the stroke weight and overlap of objects to cut it as a figure as displayed on the
monitor.
1
Select the object to be identified.
2
Click [Recognize Stroke Weight And Overlap] button in
the FineCut menu.
Alternatively, select [Recognize Stroke Weight And Overlap] from the [File]- [FineCut]
menu.
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The stroke weight and overlap are identified.
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Plot file importing / Output function
Plot File Importing
This function imports plot files created with cutting software.
You can import and edit plot files in Illustrator and plot them from FineCut.
1
Click [Import Plot File...] button in the FineCut menu.
Alternatively, select [Import Plot File...] from [File] - [FineCut] menu.
2
Select a file to import and click Open .
The plot commands that can be imported are MGL-IC, MGL-IIC, and HP-GL.
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Select the step size for the file to import.
4
The imported file is displayed.
Rotate direction varies depend on the plot file application.
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Output Plot File to plotter
This function outputs plot files created with cutting software to plotter.
1
Click [Output Plot File] button in the FineCut menu.
Alternatively, select [Output Plot File] from [File] - [FineCut] menu.
2
Select the file to plot, and click Open .
Start plotting.
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When using CJV30 series or TPC-600, you can easily print & cut linking FineCut with
RasterLink. (RasterLink Pro IV or later)
1
Start RasterLink.
If there is no hot folder, create it on RasterLink.
For details, see the RasterLink Reference Guide or the Installation Guide.
2
Click [Plotter/User Setup...] button in the FineCut menu.
Alternatively, select [Plotter/User Setup] from the [File]- [FineCut] menu.
3
Select CJV30 series or TPC-600 on [Model].
4
Click [Output to RasterLink] button in the FineCut menu.
Alternatively, select [Output to RasterLink] from the [File]- [FineCut] menu.
When a model other than CJV series or TPC-600 is selected in the [Plotter/
User Setup...], an error is displayed.
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“Output to RasterLink” appears. Set from the next step.
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Click [Select Hot Folder...] and select the hot folder of
RasterLink.
If there is no hot folder, create it on RasterLink.
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Select layers to print or cut.
a
b
c
a Printer icon:
Click to put a mark on the printing layer.
b Cutting icon:
Click to put a mark on the cutting layer.
c 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 layer
names.
• When both the print and the cut are marked on the list, the plotter executes
printing, and then executes cutting. When the register mark created with the
register mark creation of FineCut is included in the printing layer, it reads the
register mark position after printing, and performs more accurate cutting.
• When cutting only, include the register mark in the cutting layer to cut with
the register mark loaded.
• If not setting by layer, it plots with the setting of the plotter.
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• When cutting with the register mark loaded, set [MARK DETECT] to [1Pt]
on the register mark setting of CJV30 or TPC-600.
• 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.
• If different conditions are set on each layer, the plotter cuts with the setting
on the top of the layer list. In the near future, it will cut with the settings of
each layer.
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Set the other items.
Refer to page 133 for details.
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Click [Output], set EPS, and send the data to RasterLink.
EPS setting varies from the Illustrator version used.
The display below is for Illustrator 10.
For Illustrator CS, a message below appears after clicking [OK] button. Since
it is no problem, select [Yes].
• In the case of cutting only, with a register mark in the cutting layer, the
plotter reads the register mark and performs cutting.
• Create only one set of register mark. Creating plural marks causes error.
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Execute printing & cutting on RasterLink.
For details, see the RasterLink Reference Guide.
Function Description
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Fill and Stroke of an Object
In the figure below, the fill of the ellipse is set and stroke are made thicker.
Cutting is performed not by the outline of stroke but the outline of fill.
Cut this
In case an object is not filled with a color, the stroke path is cut.
In this case, stroke path is cut regardless of the thickness. Check the path when selecting the
object or in the Artwork mode (Outline mode) of Illustrator.
Cut this
Path
A path refers to a line which is created using the drawing tool of Illustrator.
The outline of a graphic object also consists of a path. The outline of a
straight line or rectangle created by Illustrator is also a typical example of a
path.
Refer to "Recognize Stroke Weight And Overlap" to cut an object with the
stroke weight recognized or with stroke and fill separated. (page 98)
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FineCut Menus
The following describes the FineCut menu.
Display FineCut menu
There are two ways to select the menu.
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Select [Show FineCut menu] from the [Window] menu of Illustrator.
The following display appears.
2
Select [FineCut] from the [File] menu.
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Menu
Plot... :
Displays the cutting area and sets the object layout and various options. It also sends an object to
the plotter for object cutting. (Refer to page 118)
Plot Selected Path :
Plots only the selected object.
Plotter/User Setup :
Sets the communication conditions with the plotter used. (Refer to page 108)
Recognize Stroke Weight And Overlap : Recognizes the stroke weight and overlap of the
selected object. (Refer to page 98)
Trapping :
Traps the selected object. (Refer to page 96)
Frame Extraction :
Creates a frame for the selected object.
(Refer to page 58)
Register Mark Creation :
Creates a register mark to be recognized by the
plotter. (Refer to pages 60 and 62)
Create Weed Line :
Creates a Weed Line as the precut line around the
object. (Refer to page 38)
Remove Weed Line :
Removes the created Weed Line.
Create Shadow / Edge :
Creates a Shadow /Edge on the object.
(Refer to page 29)
Remove Shadow / Edge :
Removes the created Shadow /Edge on the object.
Output Plot File... :
Outputs the created plot file to the plotter. (Refer
to page 101)
Imports saved plot files. (Refer to page 99)
Import Plot File... :
Output to RasterLink :
Sends the set file to RasterLink when using CJV30
series / TPC-600. (Refer to page 102)
Outline Extraction :
Creates the outline to cut a bitmap data.
(Refer to page 32)
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Plotter/User Setup
Set the communication conditions to enable communication between FineCut and the plotter.
Click
[Plotter/User Setup] button in the FineCut menu.
If the entry value differs from the setting on the plotter, the object is not output
normally.
Plotter
Set up the plotter connected. Refer to the operation manual of the plotter for details.
Model:
Select the plotter model connected.
Command:
Select the command set by the plotter.
Step Size:
Select the step size set by the plotter.
Approximation Type: Select the approximation type when cutting Bezier curve of the object.
Output Condition Setup... :
Click this button to set media or tools. (Refer to the next page)
• If you changed the approximation type, adjust the cut conditions again.
Depending on the media, excessive pressure could cause damage of the
cutter.
• When CF3 or CF3 (Milling) is selected on Model, you can select spline
only on approximation type.
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Output Condition Setup-Common
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(1)Media Name:
Displays created media name (plot condition).
(2)Add:
Adds the media name.
(3)Edit:
Changes the media name. Select an item to change in the list, and
click Edit .
(4)Delete:
Deletes the media name (plot condition). Select an item to delete in the
list, and click Delete .
(5)Copy:
Copies the selected plot conditions. Select an item to copy in the list,
and click Copy .
(6)Sort:
Sorts the media name in ascending order.
(7)Import:
Imports exported plot condition files. By loading the saved setting file,
you can perform cutting using the previous conditions even if the
working environment is different. Click Import to load the saved file.
(8)Export:
Saves the plot conditions as a file.
(9)Default Setup:
When plot condition is set by color / layer (Page 49), set other conditions (Tool/ Speed/ Press/ Offset) for frame or mark that cannot be set
by color/ layer.
[Default Setup] is not displayed for CF3 (Milling), as frame or mark cannot be
set.
(10)Condition:
Plot condition is displayed /changed. Clicking the item in the media list,
plot condition is displayed. Display differs depending on the model.
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Output Condition SetupWhen CG/CJV30/TPC-600 series is selected as the plotter model
• For the unchecked item, default setting is available.
• For the details of each item, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.
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Times:
Displays the number of cutting. (CG/CJV30/TPC-600 series always
displays “1”.)
Tool:
Select the tool to use. (CJV30 series/TPC-600 does not have CT4/
CT5/PIN.)
Speed:
Set cutting speed per second.
Press:
Set the pressure to cut.
Offset:
Set the length from the center of cutter holder to the blade edge.
(It differs depending on the types of the set blade.)
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Output Condition SetupWhen CF/CF2/DC/CF3 (except milling) series is selected as the plotter model
• When [CF3 (with mark detect)] is checked in Plotter/ User Setup dialog, for
unchecked items, plotter settings are available.
Times:
Displays the number of cutting. This allows you to set how many times
to cut a single cut line with FineCut, as well as the speed and pressure
when cutting hard or thick media.
Click
to increase the number of cutting. Click
to decrease the
number of cutting.
Tool:
Select the tool to use. Select the tool number set on plotter or the tool
name.
If the unset tool is selected, an error displays on the plotter. Select the correct
tool.
Speed:
Set cutting speed per second.
Press:
Set the pressure to cut.
Offset:
Set the length from the center of cutter holder to the blade edge.
Arc Theta Correct:
Adjust the misalignment of origin /end point of the arc to cut.
:
Moves to previous / next page. It displays when the number of cutting
is more than 4 times.
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Output Condition Setup-When CF3 (Milling) is selected as the plotter model
• For the unchecked item, default setting is available.
Indicates the
items of output
condition below
Times:
Displays the number of cutting. This allows you to set how many times
to cut a single cut line with FineCut, as well as the speed when cutting
hard or thick media.
Click
to increase the number of cutting. Click
to decrease the
number of cutting.
Tool:
Displays [MILLING].
a. Work Thickness: Set the thickness of work (50mm maximum). You can set only on the
first cutting condition field.
Cutting Direction:
Select cutting direction. Changing cutting direction, the finish of the cut
fase may improve. It is recommended to do test cut with target media
and check the finish.
Up-Cut:
Cuts the left side of end mill direction as work.
Down-Cut:
Cuts the right side of end mill direction as work.
A
Up-Cut
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End Mill Direction
End Mill
A
Down-Cut
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Speed:
Set the speed of end mill to move in the direction of travel.
b. Rpm:
Set the spin times of end mill. Set the number to time 1000rpm of base
number.
c. Cutting Depth:
Set the origin position of Z axis (Length from surface of work to the
edge of end mill).
d. Z-Speed:
Set the speed of end mill to go into the work.
e. End Mill Diameter:Set the end mill diameter. Offset value is set half of the value set here.
If offset is not necessary, uncheck the box of first setting column.
:
Moves to previous / next page. It displays when the number of cutting
is more than 4 times.
Offset
When CF3 (Milling) is selected and End Mill Diameter is set (offset), the object is cut
as follows depending on the object on Illustrator 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.
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• If copy function is used, set [Copy Margin] wide (more than 10mm), not to
go one object over the next object.
ABC ABC
ABC ABC
• If one part goes over the other part when offsetting inward, the part over
the other part is not cut.
• Open path is not offset.
• If output condition is set on each color /layer, each color /layer is offset.
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Communication
Select communication conditions for the interface.
Port :
Select a port connected to the plotter.
When in use of MIMAKI CG-FX series / MIMAKI CG-75ML / MIMAKI
CG-60SR / CJV30 series / TPC-600 / MIMAKI CF3 series, USB
connection is available (in case connected to a plotter and the power is
ON). Select [USB], and click on the right side of pop-up menu to
confirm “CG-FX-xx”.
Baud Rate :
Select the transfer rate. (Serial)
Data Length :
Select the number of data bits. (Serial)
Parity :
Select the parity check method. (Serial)
Handshake :
Select the handshake method. (Serial)
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Plot Dialog
Set plot dialog display.
Default Sheet Size : In FineCut, if [Loading Sheet When Dialog Displays] is checked, the
sheet size is automatically read from the plotter and preview is displayed.
However, if the sheet is not loaded properly, or check mark is not put
on [Loading Sheet When Dialog Displays], the preview is created by
the size designated here.
Display Type :
Select the display type for displaying the Plot dialog.
Loading Sheet When Dialog Displays :
When this option is checked, the sheet size is automatically loaded
when the plot dialog is displayed.
Plot Only Viewable Paths :
When this option is checked, plot only viewable paths.
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Alert Display
Check the following options to display the warnings below.
Open Path :
The path is not closed.
(The start and the end points are not set to the same point.)
Stroke Weight Specified :
There is a path that the stroke weight is specified.
Other Path That Cannot Be Plot :
The object may be drawn with the Gradient Mesh tool of Illustrator. The
object is a raster image.
Register Mark Recognition :
Two-points are corrected at the time of register mark recognition.
Output Condition Setup on each color/layer:
The output conditions are set on each color or layer.
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Plot Dialog
The following describes the Plot dialog.
To display this dialog, click Plot button in the FineCut menu.
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(5)
(2)
(6)
(7) (8) (9)
(3)
(10)
(4)
(1) Tool Box
Selection Tool:Move an entire object displayed currently.
Move the division line of tiling.
Direct Select Tool:
You can select part of an object and move it.
It enables you to move an object to a blank position on the sheet for an
effective use of the sheet. (Refer to page 94)
Move Preview Area Tool:
Change the object display area.
Zoom Tool:
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Enlarge or reduce a window.
Click on the cut area to get the larger view. To get the smaller view,
click on the cut area as pressing down the Alt key (Windows) or
Option key (Macintosh).
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(2) Screen Display Mode
Enables to change the display mode. The screen is displayed by preview mode when starting
first.
Preview Mode :
Preview the color display.
Cutline Mode :
Display the object with paths (outline).
It enables to confirm a white object and cutting-line with ease.
(3) Layout Area
The white portion is the effective cutting area loaded from the sheet. In this area, the sheet
width is displayed along the horizontal axis and the sheet length along the vertical axis.
If the object overflows from the cutting area, the
mark appears to the left of
Plot
button. Click the
mark to display the contents of the error.
(4) Zoom Size
The Current zoom size is displayed.
Fit In Sheet Size :
Displays the entire sheet.
Fit In Sheet Width : Displays the sheet width.
Fit In Objects Size : Displays the enlarged object on the entire screen.
%:
Enables to change display size by selecting or entering percentage.
(5) Button
Initialize :
Initializes the layout of the changed object.
Sheet Loading:
Loads the sheet size set to the plotter.
When the
mark is displayed on the left of Sheet Loading button,
the sheet size of the plotter cannot be loaded.
Set the plotter to the REMOTE mode and click Sheet Loading button.
Plot :
Display “Plot Out” dialog. (Refer to page 127)
When the
mark is displayed on the left of Plot button, the object
overflows from the cutting area. Move or change the size of the object
to fit into the cutting area.
End :
Closes the Plot dialog.
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(6) Size input area
Total Length
Sheet Size:
Displays the cutting area based on the size of the sheet set in the
plotter.
Click on the sheet loading button to display the loaded sheet size.
Alternatively, input the sheet size (width and length of the cutting area).
When [CF3 (Milling)] is selected on [Model] of Plotter/User Setup dialog, each
of the vertical and horizontal cutting area is 10mm shorter than others.
Offset:
The origin is set at the bottom right corner (MIMAKI CG/CF3 series) or
the bottom left corner (MIMAKI CF/CF2/DC series) of the layout area.
The default origin is positioned at 0 mm (both vertically and horizontally) of the layout area. Change the value of the origin to move the
object.
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Size:
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Enables to change the vertical and horizontal lengths of an object.
When the values of the vertical and horizontal lengths are interlocked
(the” - “ mark is shown between vertical and horizontal length column),
the aspect ratio is retained. Check the [Unlock Scale] check box to
change the vertical and horizontal lengths separately.
Scale (Refer to page 20):
Set the magnification of the vertical and horizontal lengths. When the
value of vertical and horizontal lengths are interlocked (the” - “ mark is
shown between vertical and horizontal length column), the aspect ratio
is retained. Check the [Unlock Scale] check box to change the vertical
and horizontal lengths separately.
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Copy (Refer to page 24):
Enter the number of copies along the vertical and horizontal directions.
Copy Margin (Refer to page 24):
Set the margin between objects along the vertical and horizontal
directions.
Frame:
Cuts a frame around the target object. In addition, sets the distance
between the object and the frame. It enables to peel the unnecessary
part of the cutting sheet easily.
The center and corners can be marked easily for affixing a cut seal.
Total Length:
Usually the width and the height of an object are displayed. When
entering the number for the copy function, the total lengths along the
vertical and horizontal directions for all the copies are displayed. If
margins and frames are set, those lengths are also included.
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(7) Layout
Turn :
Rotates the object clockwise in unit of 90 degrees. Degrees (0, 90,
180, 270) are displayed in the arrow mark.
Move :
Click on the desired direction of arrow to move the object to the target
position.
Fit :
Fits the object to the detected sheet width.
Original Layout :
Resets to the original layout that is changed by the direct selection tool.
Mirror:
Reverses the object in mirror image and cuts it.
Unlock Scale (Refer to page 20):
The size of the object can be changed with variable aspect ratio.
Origin Lock (Refer to page 44):
Lock the origin to retain the object position. Unlock the origin to cut an
object with the selected color (or layer) without wasting sheets.
Center Mark (Refer to page 22) :
When setting a frame, puts a mark in the center of the frame in every
direction.
Use the mark to put the cut seal on the desired position.
Corner Mark (Refer to page 22):
When setting a frame, puts marks on all corners of the frame.
Use the mark to put the cut seal in a horizontal position.
Unit:
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Sets the display unit in the plot dialog.
Sets the unit any of cm, mm, inch, or pt.
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(8)Tiling (Refer to page 26)
Division Line Size
Separation :
After dividing an object, click this button to separate the divided block.
All Tiles:
Enter the tile size here. Divide the object into the same size.
Detail Size:
Click here to operate tiling optionally.
the selection tool.
Shift the division line using
Over lap:
Set the tile overlapping
margin.
Division Line Size:
Set the division line size.
Show Size:
Click here to display the each
tile size.
Build Order:
Select the order to glue the cut
objects together.
Over Lap
Build Order
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<<Layout of divided tiles>>
Click Separation to display the setting screen.
Cancel :
Cancel the tile divide.
Turn:
Turn divided objects.
Move:
Move divided objects within
the sheet.
Mark (Except CF3 (Milling)):
Mark the divided objects.
Select or input the mark size.
Match the marks to build up
the object.
Tiles Space:
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Set the tile cutting interval.
Tiles Space
Mark
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(9) Register Mark (Refer to page 68)
CG-FX series / CJV30 series / TPC-600 / CG-75ML / CG-60SR
a
d
b
c
CF2 / DC / CF3 series
a
f
b
c
e
a Detect Mark / Exit Detection Button:
This function becomes effective only when [(with mark sensor)] is
selected in the [Model] of [Plotter/User Setup] screen.
When Register Mark is detected on the cutting plotters with mark
sensor (MIMAKI CG-EX series, CG-FX series, CJV30 series, TPC-600,
CG-75ML, CG-60SR, or CF2/DC/CF3 series), the angle and the size
are corrected to the result of the Register Mark reading.
Click Exit Detection to cancel the detection.
b Setting of continuous cutting:
Set the respective detection method of roll sheet (multi-mode) and
separated sheet (single mode). (Refer to Pages 89)
When MIMAKI CF2/DC/CF3 series are used and when marks are
divided, select cutting area. (Refer to page 90)
c Search Position:
Select the position to search the Register Mark. For CG series / CJV30
series / TPC-600, select the first detecting position on upper boxes,
and select the second or subsequent detecting position on lower
boxes.
d ID Certification Mode:
Put check mark when cutting with ID certification mode by MIMAKI CG-75ML.
e Reverse Cut Mode (except CF3 (Milling)):
Cut from the backside. (Refer to page 92)
f Size Adjust:
Even if the sizes of actual data and printed media are not the same,
you can cut the frame along the printed media.
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Mark Separation (Page 90):
When Mark separation is selected, following screen appears.
Select cut area No. and search position to cut.
Select Cut Area No.
Select Search Position
(10) Selection List (Refer to page 46)
Select color-based or layer-based object cutting pattern. The selected option is displayed in
the bottom list. Execute the tiling function to display the tile list.
Only the checked objects are cut. In the color list, select the fill color and stroke color to
display each object information.
Click the button on the upper right to specify the output condition.
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Plot Out Dialog
When clicking
Plot button, Plot Out dialog appears.
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3
2
1) Plot Condition
Select the output condition.
In the case of specifying output conditions or tools on each color or layer, you
cannot edit on this screen. Instead, click
button on the right of color/layer
tab of Plot dialog and select [Edit Plot Condition...].
Plotter Condition :
Plots with the output condition set on the plotter. You cannot set when
using CF3 (Milling).
Select Condition :
Select plot condition set on FineCut and plot an object.
Click Edit button to add media, or to set cutting conditions by media
types. (Refer to Page 109)
Custom :
Set plot condition on this screen. You cannot set when using CF3
(Milling). Refer to Output Condition Setup dialog for details. (Page 109)
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(2) Options
Select options. Settings differ from models to another you selected (Refer to page 108 “Plotter/User Setup”).
CG/CJV30/TPC-600 Series
d
e
a
b
c
CF/CF2/DC/CF3 Series
CF3 (Milling)
f
a
b
c
a
b
c
f
g
h
a Sort- All:
The settings set on the plotter becomes valid.
b Sort- Each Color/Layer/Tile:
Plots the output in the order of color/layer/tile settings.
CG / CJV30 series and TPC-600 sorts to minimize the extra head
movement for efficient cutting.
CF/CF2/DC/CF3 series sorts to reduce the waste movement of the
head as much as possible and to cut the objects located inside in
preference. Moreover, in the case of specifying output conditions or
tools on each color or layer, sorts for each color and layer and cuts
sequentially from the upper listed color and layer.
c Head Withdrawal After Plot:
After data output, the head moves to the set position. For details, refer
to “Set Head Withdraw Position and Origin”. (Page 52)
This function is not available when [Auto Cut] is checked.
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d Sheet Feed (MGL-IIc for CG series only)
Before cutting, confirm the performance as feeding the sheet to check
whether the entire data can be cut.
If plotting fails, an error is displayed on the plotter. Stop plotting, reset the
sheet, then restart plotting.
e Auto Cut (CG-FX series / CG-75ML / CJV30 series / TPC-600 only):
When cutting continuously a roll sheet, cuts off the sheet automatically
after completing the cutting.
For details, refer to “In case of Auto Cut” (Page 70).
f Optimize Cutting Start Position:
Check to optimize the start position of cutting that makes the start
position finish finely. If unchecked, cutting starts from the position that
the data started to draw.
When CF3 (milling) is used, be sure to check the start position of cutting by
preview After setting.
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 Illustrator.
g Joint Setting:
Check to leave the ending point of cutting and to cut it last. The ending
point can be cut finely.
[Length/ Height]: Set the length and height to leave.
[Pause]: Select to withdraw the head and to fix the media with tape.
h Use the Outside:
Check to cut out the inside of the object and to use the outside. If
checked, offset direction and cutting direction are optimized.
(3) Buttons
Plot :
Starts plotting as the condition you set.
Cancel:
Cancels plotting.
Preview:
Previews the plotting with the condition you set.
Confirm the plotting by preview and adjust the settings.
(Refer to page 54 “Check the cutting process by Preview”)
Before starting plotting, be sure to check the cutline by preview.
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Save the plot data as a plot file.
Select the folder and click Save .
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Extract the outline Dialog
Refer to the following description on Outline Extraction dialog.
Click
[Outline Extract] button in the FineCut menu.
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2
1) Trace Area Select
Easy Select:
Select the trace area based on luminance of image. (Select range: 2255)
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.
Select line color:
Select the line color shown on the preview.
Enables to extract more accurate by decreasing the slider value for approximation and adjacency.
Inversion :
Inverses the select area.
Noise Removal:
Makes a smooth line, reducing uneven outline.
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2) Trace Setting
Recommended setting
Beautiful:
Creates the outline in detail.
Fast:
Extraction processing time becomes fast but it causes rough outline
in detail.
Detail setting
Line length:
Specify a length for one line. The shorter the line becomes, the more
elaborate in detail.
Angle:
Specify an angle for the top shape of the line. The angle increases
by angle becoming small, and the curvilinear increases by angle
becoming large.
Common setting
:
Click here to extract only the outline.
Dust Removal:
Deletes the line that is shorter part than the specified length. Remove the extra lines created by scanning.
Image display:
Displays the image to be traced. You can compare the image and
traced image.
Checking [Image display] enables to confirm the outlines to be extracted on
the preview image.
Select line display: Displays the selected line area to be traced.
Trace line display: Displays the traced line.
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When using CJV30 series or TPC-600, set to output a print data and a cutting data to
RasterLink.
Click
[Output to RasterLink] button in the FineCut menu.
Cancel:
Cancel the setting.
Output:
Set EPS and output a data to RasterLink.
mark:
Appears if an image gets out of the sheet by the object size or the copy
setting.
Select Hot Folder...: Select the hot folder of RasterLink.
Sheet Size:
Enter an effective sheet size (width and length) set on CJV30/TPC-600.
Offset:
Set an offset (horizontal/ vertical direction) from the origin on the lower
right of the sheet.
Size:
Displays the object width.
Copy:
Enter the number of copies of one object along the horizontal/ vertical
direction.
Copy Margin:
Enter the margin between the copied objects along the horizontal/
vertical direction.
F (image):
Displays a turned/ mirrored image.
Turn:
Click to turn the object by 90 degrees anticlockwise.
Mirror:
Reverses the right and left of the object image and cut it.
Unit:
Set the display unit in this dialog.
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Sheet Feed:
Before plotting, feed the sheet to check whether the entire data can be
plotted.
Auto Cut:
When cutting a roll sheet continuously, cut off a sheet automatically
after completing the plotting.
For details, refer to “In case of Auto Cut” (Page 70).
Drying Time:
Set a drying time of media after printing.
Layer:
Select/ Set the layer to print or plot.
a
b
c
a Printer icon:
Click to put a mark on the printing layer.
b Cutting icon:
Click to put a mark on the cutting layer.
c 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 layer
names.
• When both the print and the cut are marked on the list, the plotter executes
printing, and then executes cutting. When the register mark created with the
register mark creation of FineCut is included in the printing layer, it reads the
register mark position after printing, and performs more accurate cutting.
• When cutting only, include the register mark in the cutting layer to cut with
the register mark loaded.
• If not setting cutting condition or the tool by layer, it plots with the setting of
the plotter.
• When cutting with the register mark loaded, set [MARK DETECT] to [1Pt]
on the register mark setting of CJV30 or TPC-600.
• 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.
• If different conditions are set on each layer, the plotter cuts with the setting
on the top of the layer list. In the near future, it will cut with the settings of
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Line Edit Tool dialog
Specify Start Point and End Point and edit the existing multiple lines altogether at once. And
it is also possible to edit the lines one by one.
Click [Line Edit] button of Illustrator tool palette.
Start and End Point Info:
Set the Start Point and End Point, and edit line.
Change Curve:
Change the line between the Start Point and End Point to curve. Select
the Start Point and End Point and drag the line.
DRAG
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Change Straight:
Change the line between the Start Point and End Point to Straight line.
Select the Start Point and End Point and click along the line.
Change Horizon_Vertical line:
Click along the line to change to a horizontal line or a vertical line. The
line can be measured as a horizontal line or a vertical line from an
angle of the clicked line.
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Add or Delete Point: To add an anchor point, click the position on the line where the anchor
point is added. To delete the anchor point, click on the relevant anchor
point.
Move Point and Line: Move the line while maintaining the shape between Start Point and
End Point.
Smooth connect :
Set the control point at identical tilt and smooth the joint of the line.
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Movement in direction line A:
Move the control point to change the curvilinear shape. At a time,
move the control point in opposite side to smooth the joint of the
line.
Movement in direction line B:
Move only the selected control point to change the curvilinear shape.
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Troubleshooting
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Cannot change the sheet size
•
When the MGL-IIc commands are used
The sheet size remains unchanged even if shifting the origin on the plotter and click
Sheet Loading button. In this case, the sheet size set in the plotter is always
displayed. Even if the data fits into the cutting area in the layout area, the data may
cut overflowed.
•
When the MGL-Ic commands are used
The effective cutting area is displayed. Therefore, even if shifting the origin on the
plotter side, it can be cut normally so long as the data fits into the cutting area.
Memory runs out during Stroke weight and overlap recognition /Frame extraction /Trapping /Outline extraction
Stroke weight and overlap recognition, frame extraction, trapping, and outline extraction
requires large amount of memory for the complicated objects. Depending on the specifications of the machine, the target object may not be processed because of insufficient
memory.
In this case, depending on the object type, you may avoid insufficient memory error by
splitting the object into several pieces and executing the processing multiple times, instead of selecting the entire object and executing the process at one time.
For Outline extraction, you may avoid insufficient memory error by lowering the resolution.
Example 1: Select each component and execute the processing separately to recognize the stroke weight and overlap for a complicated object with a
separate title, instead of selecting the entire object. In case any overlaid portion exists, select only overlaid portion to execute the process.
Example 2: Select only outer frame to perform frame extraction to extract complicated object with an outer frame. It enables to process rapidly without wasting memory.
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Communication port error or Error No.1 occurs while
plotting
The following error message appears as clicking
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Plot button.
•
For Windows, communication port error or Error No.1 occurs if using a driver software for the tablet, printer diver, or other peripheral devices which uses the serial port.
In this case, change the setting to use other port.
•
For Macintosh, the plotter-command port may have already been used by AppleTalk.
In this case, disable AppleTalk from the selector. Alternatively, select a plotter-unconnected port from the AppleTalk control panel document. When the plotter is connected
to the printer port, select the modem port or Ethernet.
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Inferior plotting when executing [Frame Extraction],[Create Weed
Line], or [Create Shadow/Edge] on the wrap-around text
If executing [Frame Extraction], [Create Weed Line], or [Create Shadow/Edge] on the
wrap-around text which created by the IllustratorCS/CS2/CS3 -[Object]-[Text Wrap]-[Make
Text Wrap], it results in inferior plotting.
Make sure to create out-line text by the [Type]-[Create Outlines] to obtain the good result.
Invalid path created in the object when creating edge
Depending on the shape of the path, invalid path may be created in the created edge.
In the case, set the smaller offset value for creating edge, or change the shape of the angle.
Cannot delete the shadow or edge created in [Create Shadow/Edge]
If editing a shadowed or edged path created in [Create Shadow/Edge], it may not be able to
delete even if executing [Remove Shadow/Edge]. In the case, execute [ungroup] of the shadowed/edged path, and then manually delete the shadow/edge.
When cutting the path that is applied “Effect” of Illustrator by CF3
(Milling), the inside path is not cut
Apply “Filter” instead of “Effect” to cut properly.
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