Section 4: Creating Cut Files In Ptprint (Plt/Hpgl); Import Die Line - Primera FX1200 Operator's Manual

Section 4: Creating Cut Files in PTPrint (PLT)
If you have a CX1200 and are using PTPrint, there are three methods that can be used to
create a cut file.
Import Die Line (Recommended). This method involves creating the cut line in your
design software and importing it into PTPrint along with the label. This method is especially
useful for non standard shapes or cut lines that do not follow the edges of the printed label.
Die Cut. This method allows you to create standard shape cut lines such as circles,
squares and rectangles within PTPrint. Use this method when no cut line has been created
in the design software or when the source file EPS is not available and you must use flat
files such as JPG, BMP or TIFF.
Contour Cut. This method senses the edge of the printed label and attempts to draw the
cut line based on this information. Use this as a last resort when no EPS source file is
available and the cut file necessary is a non-standard shape.

4.1 Import Die Line

This method involves creating the cut line in your design software and importing it into PTPrint
along with the label. This method is especially useful for non-standard shapes or cut lines that
do not follow the edge of the printed label. This is the recommended method because it creates
the smoothest, most accurate cut line of all available methods.
To import a cut line you must first tag that cut line in your design program.
Adobe Illustrator instructions:
1. Open the graphic in
the source application.
In this example Adobe
Illustrator is used.
2. If you have not already
done so, create the
die line. Place the die
line on the bottom
layer in the exact
position you would like
the FX1200 to cut.
3. Select the die line.
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