Gerber OMEGA CP, Reference Manual

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700 Chapter 64:
Ensuring Print-to-Cut Registration
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Click Layout > Weed Border to turn off the weed border.
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Click Setup > Device Select to open the Plotter/Printer Select dialog box.
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Choose the plotter to calibrate from the Plotters list.
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Choose the printer from the Vinyl Printers list.
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Click OK.
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Click File > Print to Device to send the calibration pattern to the printer.
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Print the file according to the instructions on the printer.
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Load and align the printed test pattern in the chosen plotter.
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Click File > Cut/Pounce. The plotter will cut a frame around the edge of the
calibration pattern. Use the test pattern to determine the need for plotter calibration.
To test plotter calibration
1
After cutting a calibration pattern, remove the outermost vinyl at the edge of the
pattern. Leave the calibration pattern and the surrounding vinyl in place.
2
Examine the top edge of the calibration pattern. Each bar has a number at the top.
Some of the black bars have extended past the cutting area or calibration frame. Make
a note of the number of the last bar without black outside the calibration frame.