Summa S CLASS, User Manual

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OPOS 3-1
3 OPOS
The highly accurate Optical Positioning system (OPOS) of the S One allows for contour cutting.
The OPOS sensor, which is mounted on the right side of the tool carriage, detects squares
("marks") printed around the image, allowing OPOS to determine the exact position of the
printed image.
The sensor automatically lowers during the registration of the markings and rises again
afterwards. The improved sensor can read almost any kind of media-mark combination.
In general, contour cutting includes the following steps:
1. Create the graphic and contour cut line(s).
2. Print the graphic using a RIP that supports Print & Cut (laminate afterwards if
necessary).
3. Load the graphic into the cutter.
4. Load the media and register the marks.
5. Cut the graphic.
Many versions of cutting software have the built-in capability to make contour cutting user-
friendly
and automatic. Please refer to the user’s manual that came with your software or
contact your software dealer for specifics.
NOTE: Some RIP software requires that the contour lines are defined in a special
colour (spot colour). Please refer to the user’s manual that came with your
software or contact your software dealer for specifics.
NOTE: Do not place contour lines along the edges of graphics, otherwise the
slightest movement in the media may result in an unsatisfactory cut. Instead,
practice one of the following techniques.
1. Place contour lines just inside the graphics.
2. Place contour lines outside the graphics.
3. Create thick borders around graphics and place contour lines inside these borders.
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Basic OPOS operation