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This Guide Outlines the Key Functions for a Smooth Operation:

 

A - Calibrating the CCD Camera White Point using Provided Black Media

 

B - Calibrating and Adjusting the Cutter’s Position

 

C - Designing Templates for the F-MARK2

 

D - iMark Software Overview

A - Calibrating the CCD Camera White Point using Provided Black Media
       

Chapter 16:  How to Calibrate the F-MARK2   

Starting on page 37)

 

  Launch the iMark Software

 

  Manually load the black calibration sheet. While loading the sheet note the 

 

    positioning using the iMark software camera viewer window screen. 

 

  

  

( you should only see the black sheet - nothing else should be seen)

    

 

 Initialize the CE7000 cutter making sure to select Roll 2 on the control panel 

 

  

 ( always initialize cutter with Roll 2 

)

 

 Adjust the blade to the thickness of the material being cut 

 

   

( use loupe from the accessories kit to make fine adjustments )

 

Refer to Image A

 

 

 Load the blade holder on tool position one (the slot furthest back) 

Refer to Image B

 

 Set the recommended 

Force Settings

 between 

9-12

, depending on media.

F-MARK2

Key Functions & Simplified Operation For Smooth Workflow

This quick guide works best when the following has been completed:

• Basic installation of the F-MARK2 unit as outlined in the User’s Manual instructions
• Installation of the latest version of iMark Plus Software available for downloading at:

                                                                                                              

www.graphtecamerica.com/software

 

The User’s Manual for the machine & software will guide you through the complete process.  
Please note that the Setup User’s Manual also covers a Troubleshooting Section, so in the 
event you run into issues, please refer to the manual before contacting Technical Support.

Graphtec also provides helpful Video Training Videos for the

 F-MARK2 

on our website.

Click on the QR Code below or view the tutorials at 

www.graphtecamerica.com/videos

SIMPLIFIED BASIC OPERATION WORKFLOW

The CE7000 will cut a small square.  Peel off the square from the sheet. 

You should be left with a square cut showing the white liner. 

Go back in the iMark Software and click Read Marker

Once completed, the Delta X should read a value between 

90 -120 

while the Delta Y box should read a value between 

95 - 135

Confirm the values by clicking on Set , Then click on the X to Exit, 

The X and Y values you input will be saved to the computer . 

( If the values are different, repeat calibration. Also, make sure you have sufficient lighting )

NOTE:  Camera calibration will need to be performed every time changes occur.  

                 When the computer is shut off, when the F-MARK2 is disconnected from 

                 the USB port or if the software stops communicating.

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Summary of Contents for F-MARK2

Page 1: ...ww graphtecamerica com software The User s Manual for the machine software will guide you through the complete process Please note that the Setup User s Manual also covers a Troubleshooting Section so in the event you run into issues please refer to the manual before contacting Technical Support Graphtec also provides helpful Video Training Videos for the F MARK2 on our website Click on the QR Cod...

Page 2: ...tion sheet While loading the sheet note the positioning using the iMark software camera viewer window screen you should only see the black sheet nothing else should be seen Initialize the CE7000 cutter making sure to select Roll 2 on the control panel always initialize cutter with Roll 2 Adjust the blade to the thickness of the material being cut use loupe from the accessories kit to make fine adj...

Page 3: ...es you input will be saved to the computer If the values are different repeat calibration Also make sure you have sufficient lighting NOTE Camera calibration will need to be performed every time changes occur When the computer is shut off when the F MARK2 is disconnected from the USB port or if the software stops communicating 3 In the iMark Plus Software click on the Calibration Button be careful...

Page 4: ...et position align the feeder and side alignment guides After aligning the feeder remove the sheet and place on feeder Adjust rear media guide Position blower fans Initialize cutter Open cut job Enter first marker value Perform a cut test to start calibration allowing cutter to make at least 2 cuts Pause the cutter press PAUSE button on cutter Clear the job on the control panel Unload the sheet Che...

Page 5: ...iling Edge to Second Registration Mark is a minimum of 20mm E Distance from Lower Edge of media to Registration Marks is a minimum of 6mm Cutting Parameters 1 Minimum distance from leading edge to cut line depends on the cut a Kiss Cut Half Cutting minimum 20mm 30mm is recommended b Perf Cut Dashed Line minimum 25mm 35m is recommended 2 Minimum distance from the Trailing Edge is 5mm 15mm is recomm...

Page 6: ...s creases indicated with Magenta color will be cut first then the dashed lines Controlled in Section 7 of the iMark Software See Pg 26 of Software User s Manual 6 To make things easier the iMark Software panel is broken down into different sections for each function See Pg 1 of Software User s Manual Current camera view Last camera shot Calibration commands Common commands area Preview area Status...

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