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6.1 Positioning of Registration PageMARKs
To maximise your cutting area you may choose to place the cut marks close to the
edge of your media. Be aware that there is a 8mm scanning zone around the cut
mark, (shown in red) so care should be taken not to place artwork too near the mark
as this may be read by the sensor and cause an error or reduce the accuracy of
PageMARK scanning.
In addition, be aware that digital printers may have a
non-printable margin around the edge of the sheet. So
take care to observe your printer's non-printable margin
when printing near the edges of a page so as not to 'clip'
the PageMARK.
Technically the absolute minimum margin (due to the
scanning window) is 6mm from the page edge or 8mm to
artwork elements. However for best practise, it is recommended to place the marks
with a 10mm margin to the leading page edge and to either side. (For the rear of the
page please see the considerations below).
Note: The registration mark is a 5mm diameter circle, the preferences in ColorCut
that apply the marks automatically for you, sets the distance to the centre of the
circle (not the edge margin), so setting a 12.5mm margin in PageMarks preferences
will achieve the recommended 10mm margin to the edge of the PageMARK).
6.2 Considerations for rear PageMARK placement.
The LC600 does not hold the sheet static while cutting, instead it uses an X-axis
cutting system, (this is commonly the type of cutting system most vinyl cutter use),
meaning it moves the sheet along the X-axis during cutting. Typically in this type of
cutter, the main feed rollers grip the sheet during cutting. However, the cutting head
cannot cut the sheet under the grip rollers therefore for under normal circumstances
it is not possible to cut the last 30mm of a sheet.
To enable you to cut the entire sheet and minimise label sheet waste the Intec LC600
is fitted with a unique "Dual Grip" roller system.
The Dual Grip roller system,
incorporates a second set of
rollers known as 'SLAVE' grip
rollers, which holds the media
further up the sheet enabling
you to cut the last 30mm.
Dual Grip Roller configuration
Main Grip Rollers
B
Slave Grip Rollers
C
Note: Please be aware, when the media is held only by the 'Slave' grip rollers
during the registration process or in the cutting process, the accuracy may be
fractionally reduced.
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The Vision Sensor needs 8mm
around the mark to read correctly
B
C
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