Vinyl Express Q100, User Manual

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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS : Auto Registration Mark Reading Function (Option)
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- Registration mark size: 5 to 20 mm (see Section 6.14, “Selecting the Regis-
tration MARK TYPE (Option)”).
- Registration marks should be either Pattern 1 or Pattern 2.
- Registration marks should use single lines with the required line thickness
specified.
- The center of the lines is used as the reference point.
The reading area required for registration mark detection
The following illustrates the reading area the plotter requires for detecting
registration marks.
CAUTION:• Incorrect detection may occur if there are marks other than registration marks
within the reading range. If a drawing extends into the registration-mark read-
ing area, see Section 6.13, “Setting the Registration Mark Reading Area
(Option)”.
• If dirt, dust, or other foreign matter adheres to the media, the plotter may rec-
ognize it as a registration mark.
• Be sure to use only black ink for plotting registration marks.
The registration mark locations
Blank margins must be left between the edges of the media and the registration
marks to enable the marks to be read. The following illustrates the location of the
registration marks when a cut sheet is used.
Registration mark pattern 1
Media feed direction
Registration mark pattern 2
a
a
a
a
a
a
a=6mm
Registration mark reading range
a=6mm
Registration mark reading range
Registration mark pattern 1
Media feed direction
Registration mark pattern 2
Right pinch
roller
Right pinch
roller
Left pinch roller
Left pinch roller
22 15 22 15
52 52
25 25