The Registration Mark Pattern - GRAPHTEC FC5100-75 User Manual

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You can print two or three registration marks depending on the method of axis
alignment. Registration mark 1 is located in the lower left corner of the printed
image. Registration mark 2 is located along the X-axis of the pre-printed image on
a line that goes through registration mark 1. Registration mark 3 is located along
the Y-axis of the pre-printed image on a line that goes through registration mark 1.
Registration mark 3 is optional.
The distance between the registration marks is unlimited. There are three ways
to set the distance between registration marks: free length, 1mm resolution and
5mm resolution. While in the application software, you must measure and record
the distance between the registration marks. The plotter will use this information
later to make axis alignment adjustments to ensure accurate contour cuts on the
printed image.
The function of the application software is to create the registration mark. You
may use that function if the registration mark is matched to the specification of the
registration mark for this plotter.
The plotter can read (recognize) the designated registration mark patterns
shown below:
Pattern 1
Mark 2
Mark 3 Mark 1
Note: For instructions on how to change the registration mark pattern, see Setting
the Type of Registration Mark for more details.
Caution: The size of the registration mark is important; the plotter may not sense a mark
that is the wrong width or length. Correct line width is between 0.3mm and
1.0mm. Correct line length is between 5mm and 20mm. See Size Of Regis-
tration Mark for more details.
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The location of the registration mark is important. The registration mark must
be at least 20mm from the leading edge of the media, 15mm from the left or right
edge of media, and 32mm from the back edge of the media. The plotter cannot
scan a registration mark that resides along the edge of the media. The following
illustrates the location of the registration marks:
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Media feed
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Pattern 2
Mark 2
Mark 1
Mark 3