GRAPHTEC FC5100A-100, User Manual

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Advanced Functions and Settings: AUTO REG. MARK - Auto Registration Mark Sensor
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Caution: You must specify the axis origin correctly. If the location of the axis origin is
wrong, then you will not be able to match the cut pattern to the pre-printed image.
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The plotter cannot detect registration marks on the following types of media:
• Transparent media. Due to the media’s transparency, the sensor will detect the
surface of the plotter’s writing panel, preventing the accurate recognition of reg-
istration marks.
• Any that is not white or ink that is not black. Use of a colored medium or
registration marks of any color other than black, prevents the accurate recogni-
tion of registration marks.
• Coarsely textured drawings or media. A medium with a stained or wrinkled
surface or with faintly plotted registration marks prevents the accurate recogni-
tion of registration marks.
• Improperly secured media. If the media comes loose, the registration marks
cannot be recognized.
• Excessively thick media. Registration marks cannot be recognized if the
media’s thickness exceeds 0.3mm because it raises the registration mark to a
point outside of the sensor’s focal point.
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The registration mark can be recognized either automatically using the AUTO
REG. MARK sensing function or manually using the Light Pointer with the AXIS
ALIGNMENT key. NOTE: The Light Pointer cannot be used if the Auto Registration
Mark Sensor is installed. See
Specifying the Registration Mark Mode for more details.
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PECIFYING THE
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The parameters for the AUTO REGISTRATION MARK sensor should be config-
ured prior to performing the axis alignment. There are two main parameters, the
axis alignment method and the scanning method.
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XIS ALIGNMENT METHOD
There are two types of axis alignment methods, 2 point and 3 point. Each num-
ber represents the number of registration marks that will be digitized for the angle
and the distance adjustment.
2 POINT: The two-point method requires you to create mark 1 and mark 2.
Enter the distance between the registration marks; the plotter will
adjust the virtual angle of the X-axis and the distance. Enter the axis
origin point individually to adjust the offset between the cutting data
and the printed image.