Plug-in Cutting Software

Cut Simply and Directly

Reference Guide

MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

D203449-10
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword ......................................................................... vi
Note .................................................................................vi
New Functions of FineCut9 .............................................vii
System Requirement ......................................................viii
System and software ..................................................... viii
How to Read This Manual ............................................... ix

CHAPTER 1 Preparation
Setting of Plotter ..................................................... 1-2
Installation of FineCut ............................................. 1-3
Online Information .................................................. 1-7
Connecting to the Plotter ........................................ 1-8
Entering the Serial Key ........................................... 1-9
Upgrading from a Previous Version ...................... 1-10
Issue a serial key. ...................................................1-10

CHAPTER 2 Basic Cutting

Basic Cutting .......................................................... 2-2
Basic cutting ..............................................................2-2
Fill and Stroke of an Object .......................................2-5

CHAPTER 3 Creating Register Marks

Work Flow ............................................................... 3-2
Making a Frame (Cutting Line) ............................... 3-4
Making Register Marks ........................................... 3-5
Register Marks ..........................................................3-5
CG, CJV30, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 series,
TPC ...........................................................................3-7
CF2, DC, CF3 series ...............................................3-10
CFL-605RT .............................................................3-12
CF22-1225 ..............................................................3-14
Trotec Speedy Series, Gravotech LS series ...........3-17
Cutting an Object .................................................. 3-18
CG-EX series ..........................................................3-18
CG-FX, CG-FXII, CG-75ML, CG-60SR, CG-SRII,
CG-SRIII, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150,
UCJV300/150 series ...............................................3-19
CF2, DC, CF3 series ...............................................3-28
CFL-605RT .............................................................3-36

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 CF22-1225 .............................................................. 3-52
Trotec Speedy Series ............................................. 3-59
Gravotech LS series ............................................... 3-59

CHAPTER 4 Advanced operations-from FineCut Com-

mand Bars
Recognizing Stroke Weight and Overlap ............... 4-2
Trapping ................................................................. 4-3
Joining Paths ......................................................... 4-4
Making a Precut Line around an Object ................. 4-5
Creating Shadow / Edge ........................................ 4-6
Importing / Outputting Plot File .............................. 4-7
Importing a plot file ................................................... 4-7
Outputting a plot file .................................................. 4-8
Extracting the Outline ............................................. 4-9
Trace simply ............................................................. 4-9
Trace with detail setting .......................................... 4-10
Outputting to RasterLink (CJV30, CJV300/150,
UCJV300/150, Trotec Speedy series, TPC,
CFL-605RT, CF22-1225) ..................................... 4-11
How to set cutting paths ......................................... 4-15
Outputting to the Trotec laser plotter ................... 4-17
Output cutting data directly from FineCut to the
laser engraving machine. ....................................... 4-18
Create register marks in FineCut, then perform
printing and cutting. ................................................ 4-20
Outputting to a Gravotech laser engraving
machine. .............................................................. 4-22
Outputting cut data from FineCut. .......................... 4-24
Create register marks in FineCut, then perform
printing and cutting. ................................................ 4-26
Setting Output Condition ...................................... 4-29
Separating and Cutting Lines (CF/DC/CF2/
CF3 (except M-Head) series, CFL-605RT,
CF22-1225) .......................................................... 4-31
Cutting with the line separated ............................... 4-31
The blade shapes and the setting of line
separation ............................................................... 4-35

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 CHAPTER 5 Advanced operations-from Plot Screen
Scaling an Object ................................................... 5-2
Scaling an object with a fixed aspect ratio ................5-2
Scaling only width or length of an object ...................5-3
Cutting an Object Multiple Times (Copy) ................ 5-4
Dividing and Cutting an Object (Tiling) ................... 5-6
Cutting an Object on Each Color ............................ 5-8
Cutting an Object on Each Layer .......................... 5-10
Setting the Output Order/Tool on Each
Color/Layer ........................................................... 5-12
Setting Output Condition on Each Color/Layer ..... 5-14
Making Effective Use of Sheet ............................. 5-16
Setting Connection to the Plotter .......................... 5-17
Link Cut and Print (ID cut) .................................... 5-18
Preparation ..............................................................5-19
Check ......................................................................5-20
Create data .............................................................5-20
ID Cut Procedure ....................................................5-21
Setting Head Position after Plotting ...................... 5-25
Checking the Cutting Process by Preview ............ 5-27

CHAPTER 6 Advanced operations-others

Editting the Line ...................................................... 6-2
Setting Cutting Start Position .................................. 6-3
Specifying the Cut Direction ................................... 6-5
Registering Favorite ............................................... 6-7
Registering output conditions for “Favorite” ..............6-7
Registering a tool as a “Favorite” ..............................6-8
Changing registered contents of a “Favorite” ............6-9
Applying “Favorite” when cutting .............................6-10
Cutting with CF3 Series (M-Head) ........................ 6-11

CHAPTER 7 Description of Functions

FineCut Menu ......................................................... 7-2
How to display FineCut menu ...................................7-2
Menu .........................................................................7-2
[Plotter / User Setup] Screen .................................. 7-4
Plotter ........................................................................7-4

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 Output Condition Setup ............................................ 7-5
Communication ....................................................... 7-14
Machine Setup ........................................................ 7-15
Plot Dialog .............................................................. 7-16
Alert Display ........................................................... 7-17
Other ....................................................................... 7-18
[Plot] Screen ........................................................ 7-19
[Plot Out] Screen .................................................. 7-29
[Outline Extraction] Screen .................................. 7-34
Trace simply ........................................................... 7-34
Trace with detail setting .......................................... 7-35
[Output to RasterLink] Screen .............................. 7-37
[About FineCut] Screen ........................................ 7-40
Setting Cutting Start Position ............................... 7-41
[Online Information] Screen ................................. 7-42
Uninstallation of FineCut ...................................... 7-43

CHAPTER 8 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 8-2
Communication port error occurs while plotting ....... 8-2
Sheet size does not change ..................................... 8-2
A part of contour protrudes ....................................... 8-2
Note for trapping ....................................................... 8-3
Note for cutting an object with a sharp corner .......... 8-4
Cutting and printing are misaligned when ID cut
outputting the data including image .......................... 8-4
LAN connection fails in UCJV300 / 150 series ......... 8-5
Error Messages ...................................................... 8-6
CorelDRAW Object List ......................................... 8-7

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Foreword
Thank you very much for purchasing a product of MIMAKI.
FineCut, a plug-in software for CorelDRAW, offers simple operation and stable cutting environment which
has never been realized by other cutting software.

Note
• This Operation Manual has been carefully prepared for your easy understanding, however, please do
not hesitate to contact a distributor in your district or our office if you have any inquiry.
• Description contained in this Operation Manual are subject to change without notice for improvement.
• Do not copy this software to any other disk for the purpose of other than making a backup disk or load
it in memory for the purpose of other than execution.
• Except for the damages prescribed in Warranty Notes of MIMAKI Engineering Co., Ltd. assumes no
responsibility for effects (including loss of income, indirect damages, special damages, or other
financial damages) resulting from the use or non-use of the product. This also applies to the case
when MIMAKI Engineering is notified of the possibility of damages.
For example, MIMAKI Engineering Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for damages of media (work)
caused by using this product and indirect damages caused by a product created using the media.
• You can also download the latest operation manual from our website.

FineCut, RasteLink, RasterLink6Plus and CuttingLink are registered trademarks of MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
CorelDRAW is a trademark of Corel Corporation.
Trotec is a trademark of Trotec company.
Gravotech is a trademark of Gravotech company.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the U.S.A.
Each of the company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of each individual company.

Reproduction of this manual is strictly prohibited.

All Rights Reserved.Copyright
© 2019 MIMAKI ENGINEERING Co., Ltd.

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New Functions of FineCut9
Direct output from FineCut to a laser engraving machines (Trotec Speedy Series,
Gravotech LS Series). ( P.4-17, P.4-22)
You can output the cutting data from FineCut to the Trotec Speedy Series or the Gravotech LS Series and then
perform laser cutting. The compatible models are as follows.
• Trotec Speedy Series: laser engraving machines 100/ 300/ 360/ 400
• Gravotech LS Series: LS100IQ, LS100Ex, LS100Ex_Energy, LS900, LS900XP, LS900Energy, LS900Edge,
LS1000XP, LS_Energy8

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System Requirement
System and software
The following conditions are required to use FineCut9.
Item Requirement
Computer IBM PC or compatible mounting Pentium processor or compatible CPU
OS Microsoft Windows7
Microsoft Windows8.1
Microsoft Windows10
Monitor 1024 x 768 pixels, or higher resolution is required
Software CorelDRAW®Graphics Suite X7, X7(64-bit), X8, X8(64-bit), 2017, 2017(64bit),
2018, 2018(64bit), 2019, 2019(64bit)
CorelDRAW®Technical Suite X7, X7(64-bit), 2017, 2017(64bit), 2018, 2018(64-
bit), 2019, 2019(64-bit)
Plotter MIMAKI MIMAKI CG series (CG-45 or later), MIMAKI CF series, MIMAKI CF2 series,
product MIMAKI DC series, MIMAKI CF3 series, MIMAKI CJV30 series,
MIMAKI TPC, MIMAKI CJV300/150 series, MIMAKI CFL-605RT,
MIMAKI UCJV300/150 series, MIMAKI CF22-1225
Others Trotec Speedy Series (100/300/360/400)
Gravotech LS series:
LS100IQ, LS100Ex, LS100Ex_Energy, LS900, LS900XP, LS900Energy,
LS900Edge, LS1000XP, LS_Energy8
Online Information
As described in “OS” above
function
Connection MIMAKI
Serial connection (crossing cable) or USB connection or LAN connection
product
Others Trotec Speedy Series: USB connection (virtual COM port)
• It is necessary to install virtual COM port driver.
Gravotech LS Series: USB connection
• It is necessary to install the Gravotech L-Solution driver.
Others Compliant with the operation environment of CorelDRAW® used

• If MIMAKI plotters are used, a USB serial adapter is required for output from a USB port to a serial port.
(USB-serial adapter (Option: OPT-SS036) is recommended)
Some USB-serial adapter may not operate normally because of a problem between the adapter
and the operating system of the computer. Before using other manufacturer’s adapter, contact the
manufacturer for problems between the adapter and OS in use.

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How to Read This Manual
Notations
Menu items and buttons displayed in each screen are enclosed in square brackets like [File] menu.

Symbols

• Indicates cautions or procedures you must perform.

• Describes useful information.

• Indicates a page of related contents for reference.

FineCut menu
FineCut tool menu is displayed as follows on CorelDRAW.
In this manual, it is called “FineCut Command Bars”.

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 CHAPTER 1
Preparation

This chapter describes how to set the plotter, install FineCut, and
set the connection to the plotter.
Before using FineCut, work in the order described in this chapter.

Setting of Plotter ...................................................... 1-2

Installation of FineCut.............................................. 1-3
Online Information ................................................... 1-7
Connecting to the Plotter ......................................... 1-8
Entering the Serial Key............................................ 1-9
Upgrading from a Previous Version....................... 1-10
Issue a serial key. .................................................... 1-10
Setting of Plotter
Before using FineCut, set the plotter used as described below.

Plotter Item Setting

CG-EX Series ORIGIN SELECT LOW RIGHT
CG-FX Series, ORIGIN SELECT LOW RIGHT
CG-FXII Series, MARK DETECT 1Pt

Register Mark Setting

CG-75ML,
CG-60SR, DIST REVI AFTER
CG-SRII, offset A 0.0mm
CG-SRIII Series
offset B 0.0mm

COPIES A (↑ ) 1 (sheet)

COPIES B ( ←) 1 (sheet)
ROTATION OFF
PRIORITY HOST
CJV30 Series,
Register Mark Setting

MARK DETECT 1Pt

TPC,
CJV300/150 Series, OFFSET Y (← ) 0.0mm
UCJV300/150 Series
• Set all for each tool. OFFSET X (↑ ) 0.0mm

COPIES Y (←) 1 (sheet)

COPIES X (↑) 1 (sheet)

CF Series CMD SW Enable

ORIGIN LOW-LEFT
CIRCLE θ CORRECTION Enter an angle of positive number
CF2 Series, CMD SW Enable
DC Series, LOW-LEFT
ORIGIN
CF3 Series, (LOW-RIGHT for CF3)
CFL-605RT, CIRCLE θ CORRECTION Enter an angle of positive number
CF22-1225
EXPAND OFF
MARK DETECT
• Register mark detection cannot be set 1pt
unless the expand is set to OFF.
<MULTI-PASS>-CUT START OFF

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Installation of FineCut
Obtain FineCut9 by downloading it from the official MIMAKI website, then install it.

1
• In case the CorelDRAW has never been activated after the installation, an error message is displayed
during installing and its installation shall be interrupted.
Activate the displayed version of CorelDRAW once, exit CorelDRAW, then install FineCut.

Preparation
1 Download FineCut9 from the official MIMAKI website (https://
mimaki.com/).
• The product to use varies depending on your operating system.
Use [Select OS] to select your operating system, then download FineCut9 for your OS.

2 Double-click the downloaded file.

• The file is expanded and the Finecut 9 installer
menu is launched.
• If you close the FineCut 9 installer menu.
(1) Open the "FineCut 9 **" folder on the desktop.
(2) Double-click “CDMenu.exe” to launch it.

3
Click the "FineCut9 for CorelDRAW
Setup" button that matches your
Illustrator.
• Installation has begun.

4 Click [Next].

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 5 Check the Software License Agree-
ment.
• Read through the agreement, click [I accept
the terms in the license agreement] to con-
sent the agreement, and click [Next].

6 Check the CorelDRAW to be installed

on, and click [Next].
• Uncheck the CorelDRAW not to be installed
on.

7 Click [Install].
• Installation starts.

8 Click [Finish].

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 Installation of FineCut

9 Click [Yes] to register the FineCut

icons.
1
10 If USB driver does not exist, a screen
shown on the right appears.

Preparation
Click [Yes].
• If USB driver exists, go to the step 16.

11
Click [Next].

12
Check the Software License Agree-
ment.
• Read through the agreement, click [I accept
the terms in the license agreement] to con-
sent the agreement, and click [Next].

13
Click [Install].
• Installation starts.

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 14
Click [OK].
• Connect the plotter.

15 Click [Finish].

16
Click [Finish].
• Installation is complete.

Next, go to "Online Information". ( P.1-7)

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Online Information
If a new information about FineCut is found, the following screen appears when using FineCut first.
Click necessary items and check the information. ( P.7-42 for details)

Preparation
Next, go to "Connecting to the Plotter". ( P.1-8)

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Connecting to the Plotter
Before outputting data to the plotter, set the plotter on FineCut.

• Set the same values for Plotter and Communication as the settings on the plotter.
If the entered values differ from the settings on the plotter, objects will not be cut normally.

1
When using FineCut first after the
installation, the screen shown on the
right appears.
Click [Setting].

2 Select the plotter used.

• Select the plotter used on [Model].
Set the other items as needed. ( P.7-4)

3 Click [Communication] tab and select

the port of the plotter.
• After selecting the port, click [Connection test]
to check the plotter is correctly connected.
( P.7-14 for details)

4 Click [OK] to save the setting.

Next, go to "Entering the Serial Key".( P.1-9)

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Entering the Serial Key
After FineCut is installed, a serial key input screen is displayed the first time you execute a FineCut function.

• The serial key is required again if the software is reinstalled or updated. Keep it in a safe place to avoid
losing it.
1
1 Enter the serial key, which is on the
FineCut9 package, then click [OK].
• The serial key is on an adhesive label on the

Preparation
inside of the box lid.

Serial key

• When updating from a previous version of FineCut, enter the serial key issued by the Fine-
Cut9 Serial Key Issuance Tool.( P.1-10 "Upgrading from a Previous Version")

• To use the software in trial mode, select [Trial] and click [OK].
The software can be used in trial mode for up to 60 days.

Preparation is now complete.

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Upgrading from a Previous Version
In order to upgrade FineCut old version (FineCut 8), it is necessary to issue a serial key with "FineCut 9 Serial
Key Issue Tool".
You will need the following to upgrade from a previous version of FineCut.
Windows
Operating system run- Microsoft® Windows®7
ning “Serial Key Issu- Microsoft® Windows®8.1
® ®
ance Tool” Microsoft Windows 10
Computer capable of reading CD-ROMs
PC running "Serial Key • While running the serial key issuing tool, the CD-ROM driveis required for the process of read-
Issuance Tool" ing the old version CD-ROM.
• There is no problem with a computer other than the one on which FineCut 9 is installed.
This utility issues a serial key for upgrading.
FineCut9 Serial Key
• This utility is included in the folder after expanding or mounting the file downloaded from our
Issuance Tool
official website (https://mimaki.com/).
Previous version of
Installation disc for a previous version of FineCut
FineCut

Issue a serial key.

When a CD-ROM drive is installed in the computer to be upgraded
to FineCut9

PC with FineCut 9 installed

= PC running "Serial Key Issuance Tool"

1
Click the "FineCut 9 Serial Key Issu-
ance Tool (for Windows)" button in
the FineCut 9 installer menu.

• If you close the FineCut 9 installer menu.

(1) Open the "FineCut 9 **" folder on the desktop
(2) Double-click "FineCut9 Serial Key Issuance
Tool" to start it.

2 On the first screen of the FineCut9

serial key issuance wizard, click
[Next].

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 Upgrading from a Previous Version

3 Insert the disc for a previous version of

FineCut, then click [Next].
1

Preparation
4 A serial key for FineCut9 is issued.
• No serial key is issued unless the disc is for a ver-
sion of FineCut that is eligible for upgrading.
• Make a note of this serial key as it will be needed
for reinstallation, version upgrades, etc.
• If you lose your note, you can reissue the serial
key with the FineCut9 serial issuance tool.

5
Enter the issued serial key according to "Entering the Serial Key
(P.1-9)".

1-11
 When a CD-ROM drive is not installed in the PC to be upgraded to
FineCut9
Download the appropriate
installer for your computer's
operating system.

PC with FineCut 9 PC running "Serial Key

installed Issuance Tool"
Perform all the following processing on a computer that can read CD-ROM (a
computer that executes the "Serial Key Issuance Tool").

1 Prepare the operation system (Windows or Macintosh) of the computer

that can read the CD-ROM.

2 Download the FineCut9 installer that matches the operating system

of your computer from our official website (https://
japan.mimaki.com/).

3
If you are using a Windows, double-click the downloaded file.
• The file is expanded and the Finecut 9 installer menu is launched.

4
After that, refer to Step 1 (P.1-10) to Step 4 (P.1-11) of "Issue a serial
key.".

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 CHAPTER 2
Basic Cutting

This section describes basic procedures of cutting.

Basic Cutting ........................................................... 2-2

Basic cutting .............................................................. 2-2
Fill and Stroke of an Object ....................................... 2-5
Basic Cutting
Basic cutting
The following steps show how to cut ABC in the lower right of A3 size sheet, and how to cut a frame away
from surroundings of ABC by 5mm, using MIMAKI CG series.

A3 size sheet

Frame

1 Load a A3 size sheet into the plotter

so that it is wider than it is tall.

• For the sheet loading or the plotter operation, refer to the Operation Manual supplied with the
plotter.

2
Set the plotter to REMOTE mode.

• FineCut cannot load the sheet length set on the plotter in LOCAL mode.

3
Start CorelDRAW and create a new
document.
• You do not need to set A3 for the paper size.

• If the following screens appear, see "CHAPTER 1 Preparation".

“Online Information”, “Input Serial Key”, “Plotter / User Setup”

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 Basic Cutting

4
Enter “ABC” with the
lettering tool .

2
5
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

• “FineCut Command Bars” is automatically displayed. If “FineCut Command

Basic Cutting
Bars” is not displayed, select [FineCut] Command Bars from the [Tools]-
[Customization]-[Workspace] menu in CorelDRAW.

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Set a frame and click (Plot
button).
• Set as follows to cut a rectangle frame away
from surroundings of the object by 5mm.
(1) Put a check on [Frame].
(2) Enter 5mm long, and 5mm wide.

• If mark appears on the left of (Sheet Loading button), the sheet size is
not loaded.
In this case, click (Plotter/User Setup button) on the bottom left of the screen
to check the connection with the plotter. If correctly set, mark will disappear.
• If you are using the Trotec Speedy series, you can not use the (Sheet Loading)
function and [Frame] setting function.

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 7
Set plot condition, and click [Plot].
• ( P.7-29 for details)

• Match the conditions to the media on the plotter. If the setting is unmatched, the
object will not be cut normally.

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The object is cut.
The object is cut on the bottom right, which is
the sheet origin of the sheet.
• The origin is in the bottom left for the MIMAKI CF,
CF2, or DC series, or the CFL-605RT or CF22-
1225.
• The origin is in the top left for the Trotec Speedy
series and Gravotech LS seriess.

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After cutting, click (End button).
“Plot” screen is closed.

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 Basic Cutting

Fill and Stroke of an Object

In the figure below, the fill of the ellipse is set and stroke are made thicker.
Not the outline of stroke, but the outline of fill (middle of the line) is cut.

2
Cut

Basic Cutting
If an object is not filled with a color, the stroke path is cut.
The stroke path is cut, regardless of the thickness. Check the path when selecting [Wireframe] from the
[View] menu of CorelDRAW.

Cut

Path is...
Path is a created line with the drawing tool of CorelDRAW.
The outline of a graphic object also consists of a path. The outline of a straight line or a rectangle created by
CorelDRAW is also a typical example of path.

• To cut an object with the stroke weight recognized or to cut with stroke and fill separated, see
the following page.
( P.4-2 "Recognizing Stroke Weight and Overlap")

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2-6
 CHAPTER 3
Creating Register Marks

This section describes how to cut frames of the printed image

with register marks function to make seals, stickers, and sign-
panels.

Work Flow.................................................................. 3-2

Making a Frame (Cutting Line) .................................. 3-4
Making Register Marks.............................................. 3-5
Cutting an Object..................................................... 3-18
Work Flow
• Fit the communication setting of FineCut to the setting of the plotter connected.
If the FineCut settings differ from the settings of the plotter, the object will not be output
normally. ( P.7-14)

1 Make an object. Make an object for printing on

CorelDRAW.

2 Make a frame (cutting

line).
( P.3-4)
Make a frame (cutting line) fitting to
the object on FineCut.

3 Make register marks.

( P.3-5)
Make register marks on FineCut.
Various kinds of register marks can
be made depending on the plotters
used.

4 Cut the object. ( P.3-18) Set the printed media on the plotter,
and cut it.
You can cut various media
depending on the use.

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 Work Flow

For cutting, the following functions can be used depending on the plotters used.

Model Function Reference page

CG-EX series Cutting register marks P.3-18
CG-FX, CG-FXII, CG-75ML, Cutting one image continuously P.3-19
CG-60SR, CG-SRII, CG- Cutting multiple images continuously (CG-75ML
SRIII, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/ P.3-23
only)
150, UCJV300/150 series Cutting an outline and a base sheet cutline at a
P.3-26
time (except CG-FX, CG-FXII series)
CF2, DC, CF3 series Cutting register marks P.3-28
Cutting with Mark Separation P.3-31
Cutting from the reverse side P.3-33
CFL-605RT Cutting register marks P.3-36
Cutting with Mark Separation P.3-39

CF22-1225
Cutting from the reverse side
Cutting register marks
P.3-41
P.3-52 3
Cutting with Mark Separation P.3-55
Cutting from the reverse side P.3-57
Trotec Speedy Series Cutting register marks P.3-59
Gravotech LS series Cutting register marks P.3-59

Creating Register Marks

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Making a Frame (Cutting Line)
Specify offset to make cutting line automatically.

1
Select an object to attach a frame.

2
Click [Frame Extraction] button in the
FineCut Command Bars.

3
Set a path for the frame.
Set the distance from the object to the frame.
For bleed, enter a negative value.

The larger offset value, the less accuracy.

[Extract the inside]:

When this is activated, cut lines will be created
so as to take out any hollow portions that are
present inside the objects selected.
Offset

When [Extract the When [Extract the

inside] is activated: inside] is deactivated:
Cut lines will also be A cut line will be created
created in the hollow around the object’s
portions. periphery only.

4
Click [OK].
The frame is extracted, and a path is created in [FC Frame Layer].

• Every time executing [Frame Extraction], a new layer is created as “FC Frame
Layer 1”, “FC Frame Layer 2”.
Use them when setting print or cutting condition for each layer. ( P.5-14)
• The data in this layer is set as non-printed, since it is used as cutting data.
To print this data, enable “Printable” on CorelDRAW “Layer properties”.

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Making Register Marks
Register Marks
The size (B) of a register mark suited for the distance (A) between the marks is as shown below.
If the mark size (B) is too small relative to the distance (A), the marks may not be detected correctly.
Be sure to prepare the register marks with an appropriate size.

TPC, CG, CJV30, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 series

A 200 max. 500 max. 1000 max. 2000 max. 2001 min.

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B 4 min. 8 min. 15 min. 25 min. 35 to 40
(mm)

• For CG-SR III series, make the register mark size (B) more than ten times the line width the regis-
ter mark.

CF2, DC, CF3 series

Creating Register Marks

A 200 max. 500 max. 1000 max. 1500 max. 1501 min.
B 5 10 15 20 30
(mm)

CFL-605RT

A 200 max. 500

B 10 15
(mm)

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 CF22-1225

A 200 max. 500 max. 1000 max. 1500 max. 1501 min.
B 5 10 15 20 30
(mm)

Trotec Speedy Series, Gravotech LS series

Ａ No restrictions
Ｂ 5 (mm)

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 Making Register Marks

CG, CJV30, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 series, TPC

1
Enclose an object with a rectangle on
the position for making a register
mark.

2
Click [Register Mark Creation...]
button in the FineCut Command
Bars.

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3 Set the shape or others for the
register mark.
Click [OK] after setting.

Creating Register Marks

Item Description
Mark Shape Select the shape of the register mark.
Mark Size Set the size of the register mark.
Recommend Mark Size Displays a recommended register mark size.
Line Width Set the line width of the register mark.
Leave a rectangle as the
Cuts the rectangle created in step 1.
cutting line
Add the Mark  mark is added while making register marks.
For the data that the front and the back looks alike, add
this mark to set a printed media on the plotter in the correct
direction.
• If you set the intermediate register mark, you cannot add a print
direction mark.
Fill around the register Fills around the register mark with red spot color.
mark When register mark is not recognized on the media of
other than white, the mark can be recognized with this
function.

• Recommend color to fill around is red (default) or white. To print

with white, refer to the RIP manual. Generally allocate red spot
color to white and print.

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 • When register mark is not recognized filling around the mark with red or white, it will not improve
with the other colors. Furthermore, some types of media or inks may not recognize the register
mark even if the color around the mark is changed.
• When cutting continuously ( P.3-19) with this function, do not gap between register marks.

When register shape is When register shape is

No gap between the register marks

Item Description
Add the pattern information Adds a bar-code shaped pattern information with register mark.
(Only for CG-75ML) With the pattern information and the register mark reading
function, you can cut the outline of multiple different sticker at
one time.
Intermediate Registration Marks Adds the intermediate register mark.
(Only for CG-SRIII, CJV300/150, You can cut a long outline with higher
UCJV300/150 series) accuracy by the intermediate register mark
and the register reading function of CG-SR
III, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 series.
• When an intermediate register mark is
added, ID cut output (P.5-18) can not be
done.
Direction
Set the split direction of the intermediate register mark.

Count Set the number of splits of the intermediate register mark.

Specify the number of splits within [2 to 10].

• When you set the intermediate register mark, set the number of splits of the intermediate register
mark so that spaces between the register marks may become more than 50mm.

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• A color of the register mark can be changed as follows.

(1) Select [Tools] - [Object Manager] or [Windows] - [Dockers] - [Object Manager
(Objects)] in the CorelDRAW.
(2) Click on the [FineCut_TomboRound] in
the [Object Manager (Objects)] shown at
the right of CorelDRAW.

(3) Doubleclick the “Fill Color ” at buttom

right of CorelDRAW and change the
color in the [Uniform Fill] Window.

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Repeat on to other three registermarks.

4 Creating Register Marks

Register marks are created.
Output this data to the printer.

• Creating one register mark, a new register mark data is created in the new layer as
[FC Register Mark Layer 1], [FC Register Mark Layer 2]...
Please note that FineCut recognizes only one set of register mark. When two or more
register mark sets are created, set unnecessary register mark undisplayed.

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 CF2, DC, CF3 series

1
Enclose an object with rectangle on
the position for making a register
mark.

2 Click [Register Mark Creation] button

in the FineCut Command Bars.

3
Set the size of register mark.
Click [OK] after setting.

Item Description
Mark Shape Select the shape of the register mark.

• When using the mark also for CG series, select .

Mark Size Set the size of the register mark.
Recommend Mark Size Displays a recommended register mark size.
Put a print direction mark  mark is added while making register marks.
For the data that the front and the back looks alike, add
this mark to set a printed media on the plotter in the correct
direction.

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Item Description
Mark Separation Cuts each separated area.
Use it when an object is too large to fit in the cut area.
( P.3-31 for cutting)
• For the figure below, it is cut in 3 times of 1 to 3.

1 Separation Mark
3
• The position of the separated mark can be moved by selecting
with [Pick Tool] of CorelDRAW.
To change the position of the marks, align them on the same
line in the separated direction (Vertical for the figure above).
Marks of left and right (or above and below) make a pair. To

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change the mark position, move them together.

• On the CF2, DC, CF3 series, set the same values as the settings above.
Setting items of each machine: [SIZE] [STYLE]
See the operation manual of each machine for details.

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Register marks are created.
Output this data to the printer.

• Creating one register mark, a new register mark data is created in the new layer as
[FC Register Mark Layer 1], [FC Register Mark Layer 2]...
Please note that FineCut recognizes only one set of register mark. When two or more
register mark sets are created, set unnecessary register mark undisplayed.

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 CFL-605RT

1
Enclose an object with a rectangle on
the position for making a register
mark.

2
Click [Register Mark Creation] button
in the FineCut Command Bars.

3
Set the shape or others for the
register mark.
Click [OK] after setting.

Item Description
Mark Shape Select the shape of the register mark.
• When using the mark also for CG or CF series, select .
Mark Size Set the size of the register mark.
Set the larger size than [Recommend Mark Size] below.
Recommend Mark Size Displays a recommended register mark size.
Leave a rectangle as the
Cuts the rectangle created in step 1.
cutting line
Put a print direction mark  mark is added while making register marks.
For the data that the front and the back looks alike, add
this mark to set a printed media on the plotter in the correct
direction.
• f you set the intermediate register mark, you cannot add a print
direction mark.
Fill around the register mark Fills around the register mark with red spot color.
When register mark is not recognized on the media of
other than white, the mark can be recognized with this
function.
• Recommend color to fill around is red (default) or white. To print
with white, refer to the RIP manual. Generally allocate red spot
color to white and print.

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Item Description
Mark Separation Cuts each separated area.
Use it when an object is too large to fit in the cut area.
( P.3-39 for cutting)

• For the figure below, it is cut in 3 times of 1 to 3.

1 Separation Mark
3
• The position of the separated mark can be moved by selecting with
[Direct Selection Tool] of Corel Draw. To change the position of the
marks, align them on the same line in the separated direction

Creating Register Marks

(Vertical for the figure above). Marks of left and right (or above and
below) make a pair. To change the mark position, move them
together.

• When register mark is not recognized filling around the mark with red or white, it will not improve
with the other colors. Furthermore, some types of media or inks may not recognize the register
mark even if the color around the mark is changed.
• When cutting continuously ( P.3-19) with this function, do not gap between register marks.

When register shape is When register shape is

No gap between the register marks

• On the CFL-605RT, set the same values as the settings above.

Setting items of each machine: [SIZE] [STYLE]
See the operation manual of each machine for details.

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Register marks are created.
Output this data to the printer.

• Creating one register mark, a new register mark data is created in the new layer as [FC Register
Mark Layer 1], [FC Register Mark Layer 2]...
Please note that FineCut recognizes only one set of register mark. When two or more register
mark sets are created, set unnecessary register mark undisplayed.

CF22-1225

1
Enclose an object with rectangle on
the position for making a register
mark.

2
Click [Register Mark Creation] button
in the FineCut Command Bars.

3
Set the size of register mark.
Click [OK] after setting.

Item Description
Mark Shape Select the shape of the register mark.
• When using the mark also for CG or CF series, select .
Mark Size Set the size of the register mark.
Recommend Mark Size Displays a recommended register mark size.
Set the larger size than [Recommend Mark Size] below.

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Item Description
Put a print direction mark  mark is added while making register marks.
For the data that the front and the back looks alike, add
this mark to set a printed media on the plotter in the correct
direction.
Fill around the register Fills around the register mark with red spot color.
mark When register mark is not recognized on the media of
other than white, the mark can be recognized with this
function.
• Recommend color to fill around is red (default) or white. To print
with white, refer to the RIP manual. Generally allocate red spot
color to white and print.
Mark Separation Cuts each separated area.
Use it when an object is too large to fit in the cut area.
( P.3-55 for cutting)
• For the figure below, it is cut in 3 times of 1 to 3.

3
3
2

Creating Register Marks

1 Separation Mark

• The position of the separated mark can be moved by selecting

with [Pick Tool] of CorelDRAW.
To change the position of the marks, align them on the same
line in the separated direction (Vertical for the figure above).
Marks of left and right (or above and below) make a pair. To
change the mark position, move them together.

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 • When register mark is not recognized filling around the mark with red or white, it will not improve
with the other colors. Furthermore, some types of media or inks may not recognize the register
mark even if the color around the mark is changed.
• When cutting continuously ( P.3-52) with this function, do not gap between register marks.

When register shape is When register shape is

No gap between the register marks

• On the CF22-1225, set the same values as the settings above.

Setting items of each machine: [SIZE] [STYLE]
See the operation manual of each machine for details.

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Register marks are created.
Output this data to the printer.

• Creating one register mark, a new register mark data is created in the new layer as
[FC Register Mark Layer 1], [FC Register Mark Layer 2]...
Please note that FineCut recognizes only one set of register mark. When two or more
register mark sets are created, set unnecessary register mark undisplayed.

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Trotec Speedy Series, Gravotech LS series

1
Enclose an object with a rectangle
on the position for making a register
mark.

2
Click [Register Mark Creation] but-
ton in the FineCut menu.

3
3
Set the option for the register mark.
Click [OK] after setting.

Creating Register Marks

Item Description
Leave a rectangle as the
Cuts the rectangle created in step 1.
cutting line
Put a print direction  mark is added while making register marks.
mark For the data that the front and the back looks alike, add this
mark to set a printed media on the plotter in the correct direc-
tion.
Fill around the register Fills around the register mark with red spot color.
mark
• Recommend color to fill around is red (default) or white. To print
with white, refer to the RIP manual. Generally allocate red spot
color to white and print.

4
Register marks are created.
Output this data to the printer.

• Creating one register mark, a new register mark data is created in the new
layer as [FC Register Mark Layer 1], [FC Register Mark Layer 2]...
Please note that FineCut recognizes only one set of register mark. When
two or more register mark sets are created, set unnecessary register mark
undisplayed.

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Cutting an Object
CG-EX series
Detect the register marks and cut the object.

1
Set the printed sheet on the plotter to
detect register marks.
• For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

2
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

• When an unnecessary object to cut exists on CorelDRAW, select objects to be

cut and register marks, and click [Plot Selected Path].

3
Click [Register Mark] tab and click
[Detect Mark].
• Register mark is detected.

• To cancel the register mark

detection, click [Exit Detection].

4 Click (Plot button).

5
Click [Plot] to start cutting.

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 Cutting an Object

CG-FX, CG-FXII, CG-75ML, CG-60SR, CG-SRII, CG-SRIII,

CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 series
• If [Other CG Series] is selected on [Plotter] screen of Plotter / User Setup, register marks
cannot be cut.

Cutting one image continuously

Register marks are detected and one image is cut multiple times. The register marks can be detected at
high speed.

• Use only one set of register mark on CorelDRAW.

If printing the same data multiple times, use the copy function of your print software (RIP).

3
• Align the images to X/Y (vertical/horioantal) direction.

• When CJV30, CJV300/150, CJV300/150, UCJV300 series or TPC is used, you can print &
cut by one operation working with RasterLink. ( P.4-11)

1
Set a printed sheet on the plotter to
detect register marks.

Creating Register Marks

2
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

• When an unnecessary object to cut exists on CorelDRAW, select objects to be

cut and register marks, and click [Plot Selected Path].

3
Click [Register Mark] tab and click
[Detect Mark].
• Register marks are detected.

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Set register marks to detect
continuously.
• To cancel register mark detection, click [Exit
Detection].

Leaf Mode
Roll Mode

Item Description
ID Certification Mode ( P.3-23)
Roll Mode/Leaf Mode*1 Select the sheet to cut.
In case the number is indefinite, input “9999” (the maximum
Repeat
numbers).
Roll Mode Set the data numbers to vertical and horizontal direction.
Leaf Mode Set the sheet numbers to replace.
First Time Select the first detection points of the register mark.
Search
Position Select the second and the subsequent detection points of the
Continue
register mark.
*1. The CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 series does not correspond to the Leaf Mode.

• When detecting a large data, increase the mark detection points to cut more
precisely.
When detecting a small data, decrease the detection points of “Continue” to
reduce the detecting time.
• When there is the intermediate register mark,
four positions detection is set for the detection
point both for the first time and the second time.
You cannot select other than above.

5
Click (Plot button).

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6
Click [Plot] to start cutting.

In case of Auto Cut

(When CG-FX/FXII/75ML, CJV30, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 series or TPC is selected)
• Checking [Auto Cut] in Plot Out screen enables sheet to cut automatically after

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each cutting.
To execute auto cut, make sure to check [Auto Cut] in this screen.
Even if ON is set on the plotter, auto cut is invalid unless [Auto Cut] is checked on
Plot Out screen. Even if OFF is set on the plotter, auto cut is valid with [Auto Cut]
checked on Plot Out screen.
• Click [Set...] below [Auto Cut], and set in detail as follows.

Set the length from the last line to

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the cutting point. (See the figure A
below).

Check to cut the data at every line.

(See blue line below)

<Cut
A

<Cut

<Cut

7
(Following steps are only for cutting with several leaf sheets)

• The CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 series does not correspond to the Leaf Mode.

• After cutting the first sheet, a message appears CHANGE SHEET

on the plotter. Set the next sheet.

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The register marks are detected
automatically and the data is cut.
• Repeat the step 7 and 8 for the number of the
sheet.

• When using CG-FX or CG-FXII, register marks are automatically detected.

When using the other models, detect the register marks manually every time the
sheet is replaced. For the details, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

• When the sheet printed by the printer with take-up function (MIMAKI JV series etc.) is rolled
on a paper core
• The paper core can be set to the plotter without rewinding, and it can be cut continuously.

Plotter
Printer (The image is turned as the
figure below and cut.)
Outputting Direction

Plotting Direction

(1) After the step 2, click the Turn button to 180 degrees in the [Layout] tab.

(2) Work from the step 3.

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• When the continuously-printed data does not fill a part of the lines
• Cut the data in twice to cut all the data.

Printer Plotter

Plotting Direction
Outputting

Second cutting data

First cutting data

Cutting multiple images continuously (CG-75ML only)

For multiple different images, the plotter automatically cuts on the accurate position with the ID pattern
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register mark.

• Standardize the shape, the size, the line width of the register mark. If a different shape of the
register mark is mixed, the register mark cannot be detected precisely.

Creating Register Marks

• Use only one set of register mark on CorelDRAW. If printing the same data multiple times,
use the copy function of your print software (RIP).
• To use the ID pattern register mark, be sure to select “1pt” on “MARK DETECT” of the plotter
as the number of register mark detection.
• Set the plotter origin (“ORGN SELECT”) to “LOWERrightORIGIN”.
• Align the register mark on the right side (origin side) for printing.

Plotting direction

• Do not locate the different image to Y (horizontal) direction.

Plotting direction

Not Good

1
Set the printed sheet on the plotter to detect register marks.
• For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

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 • When loading a printed media in a direction opposite to the print, be sure to
detect the register mark at the lower left.

Plotting
direction

Setting to the opposite direction Setting to the same direction

2
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

• When an unnecessary object to cut exists on CorelDRAW, select objects to be

cut and register marks, and click [Plot Selected Path].

3
Click [Register Mark] tab and click
[Detect Mark].
• Register marks are detected.

• When cutting with ID certification mode, rotating direction is recognized

automatically.

4
Confirm that [ID Certification Mode]
is checked.

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5
Click (Plot button).

6 Click [Plot].
• Data is sent and the plotter enters Local mode.
( P.3-21 for auto cut)

7
Repeat the step 2 to 6 for the other

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data to be cut continuously at a time.

• Sending order of data is not necessary to be the same as the order of printing.

8
Press [REMOTE] button on the plotter.
• Cutting starts.

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 Cutting an outline and a base sheet cutline at a time
(except CG-FX, CG-FXII series)
An outline of sticker and a dotted line to separate the base sheet (called HALF cut) can be cut at a time.

1
Create an image with multiple layers
on CorelDRAW, and print the object.
• Example:
FC Contour Layer1: An outline of sticker
FC Contour Layer2: A cutline to separate the
base sheet
(This line is created by selecting [Leave a
rectangle as the cutting line] when creating
register marks. P.3-7) Outline of sticker
Cutline for base sheet

2
Set a printed sheet on the plotter to detect register marks.
• For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

3
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

4
Click [Layer] tab and set the cutting condition for each layer.
• Example:
(1) Select [Specify The Tool on Each Layer].
(2) For FC Coutour Layer1: Select “CT1”.
For FC Coutour Layer2: Select “HLF”.
( P.5-14 for details)

(2)

(1)

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5
Adjust the protrusion of the cutter blade and cutting pressure for
each tool.
• Adjustment of the protrusion of the cutter blade:
Refer to “Cut pressure according to each tool” in the operation manual of the plotter.
• Cutting pressure of each tool:
[CT1]: Pressure where cutter blade track remains on the base sheet
[HLF]: Pressure to cut out the base sheet

6
Click [Register Mark] tab and click
[Detect Mark].
• Register mark is detected.

7 Click (Plot button).

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8
Click [Plot] to start cutting.

9
After cutting, separate the base
sheet.

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Cutting register marks

1
Set a printed sheet on the plotter to
detect register marks.
• For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.
• Set the light pointer to the right position depending on the mark shapes.
See “ Register Mark Detection Procedure “ in the operation manual of each
plotter for details.

2
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

• When an unnecessary object to cut exists on CorelDRAW, select objects to be

cut and register marks, and click [Plot Selected Path].

3
Click (Turn button) to adjust the
direction of the image on the plotter
with the display of FineCut.

4
Click [Register Mark] tab and click
[Detect Mark].
• Register mark is detected.

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5
Select the cutting type.

Multi Mode Single Mode

Item Description
Size Adjust When the size of an actual image and a printed image are
different, check this to cut a frame aligning with the printed
media.
Multi Mode / Single Mode • Multi Mode:

3
Select when cutting plural images printed on one media.
• Single Mode:
Select when cutting sheet with one set of register mark.
Repeat • If cutting continuously:
Input the number of the sheet for cutting continuously.
• If not cutting continuously:
Check both directions are set to “1”.

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Reverse Cut Mode Check if cutting from the reverse side.
Check this when cutting the media that cannot be cut finely
from the printed face such as a corrugated board.
( P.3-33)

• This function can be used when is selected as a register

mark shape in creating a register mark.
Search Position Select the search position (1/2/4 points).

6 Click (Plot button).

• To set the plot condition on each color /layer, select [Specify The Plot Condition
On Each Color / Layer] on Plot screen and set them. ( P.5-14)

7
Click [Plot] to start cutting.

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(The followings are operations for cutting plural sheets in single
mode.)
After cutting the first sheet, put the next sheet on the plotter.

9 Press the key of the plotter, and select “Resume“.

• Press the CE key to cancel continuous cutting.

10 Detect register marks.

• For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

11
Click (Plot button).

12
Click [Plot] to start cutting.
• Repeat the step 8 to 12 for the number of the
sheet.

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Cutting with Mark Separation

The large data that cannot be cut in one time can be cut in several times.

• When making register marks, select [Mark Separation]. ( P.3-10)

If [Mark Separation] is not selected, the data cannot be cut separately.

1
Select the data separated by [Mark Separation] on CorelDRAW.

2
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

3
Click [Register Mark] tab and click
[Detect Mark].
3
• Register mark is detected.

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4 Set the register marks.
• Cut Area No.:
Check it is “1”.
• Search Position:
Select the search position of the
register mark (1 / 2 / 4 points).

5
Click (Plot button).

6
Click [Plot] to start cutting.

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When cutting is completed, move the
media.
• When moving the media, place the all register
marks of the cutting area in the effective cutting
area of the plotter.

• When cutting with Mark Separation is performed, the plotter displays [***OFF
SCALE***], but it does not pose any problem to the operation.

8
Detect register marks of the cut area “2”.
• For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

9
Set the register marks.
• Cut Area No.:
Change to “2”.
• Search Position:
Select the search position of the
register mark (1 / 2 / 4 points).

10
Click (Plot button).

11
Click [Plot] to start cutting.
• Repeat the Step 7 to 11 for each of the divided
register mark.

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Cutting from the reverse side

Images can be cut from the reverse side, not from the printed (front) side.
Use this function when the media (such as cardboard) is not finished fine by cutting from the front side.

• When using Reverse Cut Mode, set the register mark size adjusting to the mark chip used. If
the register mark is too small, you may not be able to insert the mark chip.
• Use the media of 3 mm or more thickness.
• If is selected on [Mark Shape], this function is disabled.

1
Turn the printed face up, set the media to the plotter, then detect the

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register marks.
• For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

2
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

• When an unnecessary object to cut exists on CorelDRAW, select objects to be

cut and register marks, and click [Plot Selected Path].

3 Click [Register Mark] tab and click

[Detect Mark].
• Register mark is detected.

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Set the reverse cutting.
• Reverse Cut Mode:
Check and select [Surface Register Mark Cut].
• Search Position:
Select the search position of the register mark
(2 / 4 points).
• Before selecting [Surface Register Mark Cut], make sure that there is no mark
chip on the position of the register mark. Cutting register marks with the mark
chip set is very dangerous because the mark chip could come off by the cutter.
• When [Surface Register Mark Cut] is selected, Search position (1 point) is
invalid.

5
Click (Plot button).

6
Click [Plot] to start cutting.

7
Turn back the media, and set it to the plotter.

8
Insert the mark chips using the cut
marks.
• Use the mark chips in place of the register
marks.

9
Detect register marks.
• For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

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10
Set the reverse cutting.
• Reverse Cut Mode:
Check and select [Backside Data Cut].
The read data is displayed upside down.
• Search Position:
Select the search position of the register mark
(1 / 2 / 4 points).

11
Click (Plot button).

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12
Click [Plot] to start cutting.

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Cutting register marks

1
Set a printed sheet on the plotter to
detect register marks.
• For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.
• Set the light pointer to the right position depending on the mark shapes.
See “ Register Mark Detection Procedure “ in the operation manual of each
plotter for details.

2
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
menu.

• When an unnecessary object to cut exists on Corel Draw, select objects to be cut
and register marks, and click [Plot Selected Path].

3
Click (Turn button) to adjust the
direction of the image on the plotter
with the display of FineCut.

4 Click [Register Mark] tab and click

[Detect Mark].
• Register mark is detected.

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5
Select the cutting type.

Multi Mode Single Mode

Item Description
Size Adjust When the size of an actual image and a printed image are
different, check this to cut a frame aligning with the printed
media.
Multi Mode / Single Mode • Multi Mode:

3
Select when cutting plural images printed on one media.
• Single Mode:
Select when cutting sheet with one set of register mark.
Repeat • If cutting continuously:
Input the number of the sheet for cutting continuously.
• If not cutting continuously:
Check both directions are set to “1”.

Creating Register Marks

Reverse Cut Mode Check if cutting from the reverse side.
Check this when cutting the media that cannot be cut finely
from the printed face such as a corrugated board.
( P.3-33)
Search Position Select the search position (1/2/4 points).

6
Click (Plot button).

• To set the plot condition on each color /layer, select [Specify The Plot Condition
On Each Color / Layer] on Plot screen and set them. ( P.5-12)

7
Click [Plot] to start cutting.

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(The followings are operations for cutting plural sheets in single
mode.) After cutting the first sheet, put the next sheet on the plotter.

9
Press the key of the plotter, and
select “Resume”.
Press the END key to cancel continuous cutting.

10
Detect register marks.
• For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

11
Click (Plot button).

12
Click [Plot] to start cutting.
• Repeat the step 8 to 12 for the number of the
sheet.

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Cutting with Mark Separation

The large data that cannot be cut in one time can be cut in several times.

• When making register marks, select [Mark Separation]. ( P.3-11)

If [Mark Separation] is not selected, the data cannot be cut separately.

1
Select the data separated by [Mark Separation] on Corel Draw.

2
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
menu.

3
Click [Register Mark] tab and click
[Detect Mark].
3
• Register mark is detected.

Creating Register Marks

4
Set the register marks.
• Cut Area No.:
Check it is “1”.
• Search Position:
Select the search position of
the register mark (1 / 2 / 4
points).

5
Click (Plot button).

6
Click [Plot] to start cutting.

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7
When cutting is completed, move area on CFL-605RT
the media.
• When moving the media, place the all register
marks of the cutting area in the effective Cut Area2
cutting area of the plotter.

Cut Area1
Register Mark
detection position

• When cutting with Mark Separation is performed, the plotter displays [***OFF
SCALE***], but it does not pose any problem to the operation.

1
Detect register marks of the cut area “2”.
• For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

2
Set the register marks.
• Cut Area No.:
Change to “2”.
• Search Position:
Select the search position of
the register mark (1 / 2 / 4
points).

3
Click (Plot button).

4
Click [Plot] to start cutting.
Repeat the Step 7 to 11 for each of the divided
register mark.

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Reverse Cut
Images can be cut from the reverse side, not from the printed (front) side.
Use this feature if draw ruled line to the nonprinting side (surface) or the media that is not clean finish when
cut from the surface side, such as cardboard.

Cuts the outer frame of the registration

marks (shown as the blue line below).
(The gray part of the work is not used.)

Crop the center part of the cut

area, then flip the work over so that
the work is upside down.
3
• Before performing the reverse cut, set "cut offset" of plotter.
Setting of cut offset is always required for the first time reverse cut and resetting by removing

Creating Register Marks

“work guide. Every setting is not required.
• To set the cut offset, specify the tool of this offset cut (reads the surface register mark and cut
to square).
• For more information, refer the instruction manual of the plotter.

• You can the “Reverse Cut” function of the CFL-605RT to perform the following operations not
usually available with conventional printers.
(1) After performing a front g reverse side process once, you can then perform all following
front/reverse-side work by using only the plotter ( P.3-43).
(software version 8.5 or later must be used)
• Use of FineCut 8 (software version 8.5 or later) and CFL-605RT simplifies work by allowing you to use
only the plotter for the second and all following sheets by performing only the first task by using FineCut
8.
(2) By first continuously performing front-side work, reverse-side work is performed afterward
only for the number of sheets required. ( P.3-47) (software version 8.6 or later must be used)
• After first completing front-side work for multiple sheets, reverse-side work can be performed after-
wards for only the required number of sheets of those for which front-side work has been completed.

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 ● Reverse Cut Use Application
“Reverse Cut” procedures differ depending on how it is applied. This section provides an overview of the oper-
ation procedures.

• For more detailed operating procedures, first be sure to fully understand the overview
presented in this section, and then refer to the corresponding procedures on P.3-43 and P.3-
47.

Perform “Reverse Cut” of multi-

Perform “Reverse Cut” of multi-
Perform “Reverse Cut” on single ple sheets in the same pattern.
ple sheets in the same pattern.
sheets that have already been ( P.3-47)
( P.3-43)
printed. ( P.3-43) (First perform “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut”
(Continuously perform “Outer Frame Register
of all sheets, then perform “Backside Data Cut”
Mark Cut” and “Backside Data Cut”.)
only for the required number of sheets.)

Select “Detect Mark” mode and specify the “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut” settings.
• Perform step 1 to 3 of “Perform Reverse Cut”.
• If performing continuous cutting, set [Repeat] in procedure 3 to “multiple sheets”.

Perform “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut” on the plotter.

• Perform step 4 to 8 of “Perform Reverse Cut”.
• The plotter status goes back to Local when it’s finished.

Perform “Backside Data Cut”. Continuously perform “Outer

• Perform step 10 to 14 of “Perform Reverse Cut (if continuously performing “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut” for the
Frame Register Mark Cut” and “Backside Data Cut” of the front side)”. specified number of sheets.
• Perform step 10 of “Perform Reverse
Cut (If performing“Outer Frame Regis-
ter Mark Cut” and “Backside Data Cut”
Continuously perform “Backside separately.)”.
Data Cut” for the specified num-
ber of sheets. “Backside Data Cut”
• Perform step 15 of “Perform Reverse is performed for the
Cut (if continuously performing “Outer required number of
sheets for some time.
Frame Register Mark Cut” and “Back-
side Data Cut” of the front side)”.

Perform “Backside Data Cut”.

• Perform step 11 to 16 of Perform
Reverse Cut (If performing“Outer
Frame Register Mark Cut” and “Back-
side Data Cut” separately.)”.

Continuously perform “Backside

Data Cut” for the specified num-
ber of sheets.
• Perform step 17 of “Perform Reverse
Cut (If performing“Outer Frame Regis-
ter Mark Cut” and “Backside Data Cut”
separately.)”.

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● Perform Reverse Cut (if continuously performing “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut” and
“Backside Data Cut” of the front side)

1
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
menu.

• When an unnecessary object to cut exists on Corel Draw, select objects to be cut
and register marks, and click [Plot Selected Path].

2
Click [Register Mark] tab and click
[Detect Mark].
• Register mark is detected.

3
3
Set the “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut”.
[Reverse Cut Mode] : ON
[Outer Frame Register Mark Cut] : ON
[Repeat Frame Cut] : OFF
[Search Position] : Only four points.

Creating Register Marks

[Repeat] : Input the number of sheets to cut.
[Multi Mode / Single Mode] : Only Single Mode.
• If you select "Outer Frame Register Mark Cut", only the outer frame around the register
mark is cut.
When the path in the color/layer has been selected (cut data is displayed on the preview),
data is not cut.

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Set the work to the plotter in the
same orientation as the preview
display, and detect the lower-left
registration mark.
• For the procedure of register mark detection,
refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

• Detecting the registration marks Light pointer Light pointer

• The light pointer alignment position and movement position at position at
procedures during registration mark detection using the
plotter are different for the first time, and the second and
following times.
• Light pointer position
Align the light pointer with the edges of the registration :Light pointer position
mark by referring to the figure on the right.
• Moving the light pointer
After sheet replacement, press [VACUME], then use the jog key to move the light
pointer.

5
Press the key, set the plotter to remote.
•The after 2nd time, press [VACUUM].

6
Click (Plot button).

7 Click [Outer Frame Cut] to start

cutting.

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 Cutting an Object

8
If “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut”
is performed, the area around the
register marks is cut out in a square.
• Output conditions in the case of cutting this
square is set in the plotter side.
• In the following procedure, only the cut media
will be used. (The gray part shown on the right
illustration is not used.)

9
When the surface cut is completed, automatically becomes to a
local mode. The head will be saved in the top right corner.
• Vacuum also turned OFF.

3
10
Turn the work upside down to be in
the same direction as the preview
display, then set to the plotter.
• Set the work you cropped in Step 8 to the

Creating Register Marks

plotter.
• When cut the reverse, it will be opposite to the
printing surface. (Upside down)
• Cut out square with the outer frame register mark
cut. At the reverse cut, turn upside down and set
by butting the lower left corner against the work
guide.
• Be careful for setting thin media, since it may
accidentally get into the work guide. Register mark

Work guide

11
Press the key, set the plotter to remote.

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Set the reverse cutting.
[Reverse Cut Mode] : ON
[Backside Data Cut] : ON
[Repeated Reverse Cut] : OFF
[Search Position] : Only four points.
[Repeat] : Input the same number of sheets to cut continuously in the
[Repeat] field in step 3
[Multi Mode / Single Mode] : Only Single Mode.
• Color / Layer cut selection: Select the pass to cut on the reverse. If uncheck the pass, the
pass in preview display also will not be displayed.

13
Click (Plot button).

14 Click [Plot] to start cutting.

• When reverse cut mode is use, it

becomes only single mode.

15 Repeatedly perform the following step (1) to (3) if continuously

cutting only the specified number of sheets of the same data.
(1) Detect the front side registration marks by referring to step 4 and 5, and change to remote mode.
(2) Remove the frame by referring to step 8.
(3) Perform “Backside Data Cut” by referring to step 10 and 11.
• For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

• These operations are not necessary if [Repeat] is not set in step 3.

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 Cutting an Object

● Perform Reverse Cut (If performing“Outer Frame Register Mark Cut” and “Backside Data
Cut” separately.)

1
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
menu.

• When an unnecessary object to cut exists on Corel Draw, select objects to be cut and
register marks, and click [Plot Selected Path].

2
Click [Register Mark] tab and click
[Detect Mark].
• Register mark is detected.

3
3
Set the “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut”.
[Reverse Cut Mode] : ON
[Outer Frame Register Mark Cut] : ON
[Repeated Frame Cut] : ON
[Search Position] : Only four points.

Creating Register Marks

[Repeat] : Input the number of sheets to cut.
• If you select "Outer Frame Register Mark Cut", only the outer frame around the register
mark is cut.
When the path in the color/layer has been selected (cut data is displayed on the preview),
data is not cut.

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 4
Set the work to the plotter in the
same orientation as the preview
display, and detect the lower-left
registration mark.
• For the procedure of register mark detection,
refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

Detecting the registration marks Light pointer Light pointer

position at first position at
• The light pointer alignment position and movement detection second and
procedures during registration mark detection using the following times
plotter are different for the first time, and the second and
following times.
Light pointer position
Align the light pointer with the edges of the registration
mark by referring to the figure on the right. :Light pointer position
Moving the light pointer
After sheet replacement, press [VACUME], then use the jog key to move the light
pointer.

5
Press the key, set the plotter to remote mode.
• The after 2nd time, press [VACUUM].

6
Click (Plot button).

7 Click [Outer Frame Cut] to start

cutting.

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8
If “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut”
is performed, the area around the
register marks is cut out in a square.
• Output conditions in the case of cutting this
square is set in the plotter side.
• In the following procedure, only the cut media
will be used. (The gray part shown on the right
illustration is not used.)

9
When the surface cut is completed, automatically becomes to a
local mode. The head will be saved in the top right corner.

• Vacuum also turned OFF.

The right message is apper on the display.
SHE E T EXCHANGE
VAC：S T AR T ED : F I N 3
10
Repeatedly perform step 4 and 5 only for the number of sheets
specified in step 3 if performing “Outer Frame Register Mark Cut”

Creating Register Marks

for multiple sheets of the same data.
• This completes the front side operations.

11
Detect the lower-left registration
mark on the front side of the media
whose outer frame has been
removed, then press .
• Set the work you cropped in Step 8 to the
plotter.
• Set the work to the plotter in the same
orientation as the preview display, and detect the
lower-left registration mark.
• For the procedure of register mark detection, refer
to the operation manual of the plotter.
• Press the [REMOTE] key, the plotter becomes to a remote mode.

Detecting the registration marks Light pointer Light pointer

position at first position at
• The light pointer alignment position and movement detection second and
procedures during registration mark detection using the following times
plotter are different for the first time, and the second and
following times.
Light pointer position
Align the light pointer with the edges of the registration
mark by referring to the figure on the right. :Light pointer position
Moving the light pointer
After sheet replacement, press [VACUME], then use the jog key to move the light
pointer.
Switching to remote mode
Press [ENTER] to change mode.

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Set the reverse cutting.
[Reverse Cut Mode] : ON
[Backside Data Cut] : ON
[Repeated Reverse Cut] : ON
[Search Position] : Only four points.
[Repeat] : Input the same number of sheets to cut continuously in the
[Repeat] field in step 3
[Multi Mode / Single Mode] : Only Single Mode.
• Color / Layer cut selection: Select the pass to cut on the reverse. If uncheck the pass, the
pass in preview display also will not be displayed.

13
Click (Plot button).

14
Click [Plot] to start cutting.

• When reverse cut mode is use, it

becomes only single mode.

15
After registration marks are detected in four locations, operation
automatically changes to local mode. The head will be saved in the
top right corner.

• Vacuum also turned OFF. MED I A RE V ERS E

The right message is apper on the display. AND PUSH [ REMOT E ]

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16
Perform the following in order to cut
the reverse side.

(1) Turn the work upside down to be in the same

direction as the preview display, then set to the
plotter.
• Set the work whose outer frame has been
cut to the plotter.
• When cut the reverse, it will be opposite to
the printing surface. (Upside down)
• At the reverse cut, turn upside down and set
by butting the lower left corner against the
work guide.
(2) Press the [REMOTE] key, the plotter becomes to a remote mode

3
• Be careful for setting thin media, since it may
accidentally get into the work guide. Register mark

Work guide

Creating Register Marks

17
Repeatedly perform the following step (1) to (2) if reverse side
cutting only the specified number of sheets of the same data.
(1) Perform reverse side registration mark detection again (four points) by referring to step 11.
(2) Cut the reverse side by referring to step 16.
• For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

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Cutting register marks

1
Set a printed sheet on the plotter to detect register marks.
• For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.
• Set the light pointer to the right position depending on the mark shapes.
See “ Register Mark Detection Procedure “ in the operation manual of each
plotter for details.

2
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

• When an unnecessary object to cut exists on CorelDRAW, select objects to be

cut and register marks, and click [Plot Selected Path].

3 Click (Turn button) to adjust the

direction of the image on the plotter
with the display of FineCut.

4
Click [Register Mark] tab and click
[Detect Mark].
• Register mark is detected.

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 Cutting an Object

5
Select the cutting type.

Multi Mode Single Mode

Item Description
Size Adjust When the size of an actual image and a printed image are
different, check this to cut a frame aligning with the printed
media.
Multi Mode / Single Mode • Multi Mode:
Select when cutting plural images printed on one media.

3
• Single Mode:
Select when cutting sheet with one set of register mark.
Repeat • If cutting continuously:
Input the number of the sheet for cutting continuously.
• If not cutting continuously:
Check both directions are set to “1”.
Reverse Cut Mode Check if cutting from the reverse side.

Creating Register Marks

Check this when cutting the media that cannot be cut finely
from the printed face such as a corrugated board.
( P.3-57)
Search Position Select the search position (1/2/4 points).

6
Click (Plot button).

• To set the plot condition on each color /layer, select [Specify The Plot Condition
On Each Color / Layer] on Plot screen and set them. ( P.5-14)

7
Click [Plot] to start cutting.

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 8 (The following operations are applied only for cutting multiple sheets in
single cut mode.)
Use the plotter panel for operations.
• Follow the instructions displayed on the panel.
• Refer to the Operation Manual of the plotter for details.

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 Cutting an Object

Cutting with Mark Separation

The large data that cannot be cut in one time can be cut in several times.

• When making register marks, select [Mark Separation]. ( P.3-14)

If [Mark Separation] is not selected, the data cannot be cut separately.

1
Select the data separated by [Mark Separation] on CorelDRAW.

2
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

3
Click [Register Mark] tab and click
[Detect Mark].
3
• Register mark is detected.

Creating Register Marks

4 Set the register marks.
• Cut Area No.:
Check it is “1”.
• Search Position:
Select the search position of the
register mark (1 / 2 / 4 points).

5
Click (Plot button).

6
Click [Plot] to start cutting.

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When cutting is completed, move the CF22-1225
media.
• When moving the media, place the all register
marks of the cutting area in the effective cutting
area of the plotter.

• When cutting with Mark Separation is performed, the plotter displays [***OFF
SCALE***], but it does not pose any problem to the operation.

8
Detect register marks of the cut area “2”.
• For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

9
Set the register marks.
• Cut Area No.:
Change to “2”.
• Search Position:
Select the search position of the
register mark (1 / 2 / 4 points).

10
Click (Plot button).

11
Click [Plot] to start cutting.
• Repeat the Step 7 to 11 for each of the divided
register mark.

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 Cutting an Object

Cutting from the reverse side

Images can be cut from the reverse side, not from the printed (front) side.
Use this function when the media (such as cardboard) is not finished fine by cutting from the front side.

• When using Reverse Cut Mode, set the register mark size adjusting to the mark chip used. If
the register mark is too small, you may not be able to insert the mark chip.
• Use the media of 3 mm or more thickness.

1
Turn the printed face up, set the media to the plotter, then detect the
register marks.

Creating Register Marks

• For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

2 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut

Command Bars.

• When an unnecessary object to cut exists on CorelDRAW, select objects to be

cut and register marks, and click [Plot Selected Path].

3
Click [Register Mark] tab and click
[Detect Mark].
• Register mark is detected.

4
Set the reverse cutting.
• Reverse Cut Mode: Check this.
• Search Position:
Select the search position of the register mark
(2 / 4 points).
• Before selecting [Surface Register Mark Cut], make sure that there is no mark
chip on the position of the register mark. Cutting register marks with the mark
chip set is very dangerous because the mark chip could come off by the cutter.

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 5
Click (Plot button).

6 Click [Plot] to start cutting.

7
Turn back the media, and set it to the plotter.

8
Insert the mark chips using the cut
marks.
• Use the mark chips in place of the register
marks.

9
Detect register marks.
• For the procedure of register mark detection, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

10
Start reverse cutting.
Use the plotter panel for subsequent operations.
• Follow the instructions displayed on the panel.
• Refer to the Operation Manual of the plotter for details.

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 Cutting an Object

Trotec Speedy Series

For cutting instructions, see P.4-17 "Outputting to the Trotec laser plotter".

Gravotech LS series
For cutting instructions, see P.4-22 "Outputting to a Gravotech laser engraving machine.".

Creating Register Marks

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 CHAPTER 4
Advanced operations-from FineCut Command Bars

This section describes the convenient usage from FineCut Com-

mand Bars.

FineCut command

Recognizing Stroke Weight and Overlap................. 4-2

Trapping .................................................................. 4-3
Joining Paths ........................................................... 4-4
Making a Precut Line around an Object .................. 4-5
Creating Shadow / Edge.......................................... 4-6
Importing / Outputting Plot File ................................ 4-7
Extracting the Outline .............................................. 4-9
Outputting to RasterLink (CJV30, CJV300/150,
UCJV300/150, Trotec Speedy series, TPC,
CFL-605RT, CF22-1225)....................................... 4-11
Outputting to the Trotec laser plotter ..................... 4-17
Outputting to a Gravotech laser engraving
machine. ................................................................ 4-22
Setting Output Condition ....................................... 4-29
Separating and Cutting Lines (CF/DC/CF2/
CF3 (except M-Head) series, CFL-605RT,
CF22-1225) ........................................................... 4-31
Recognizing Stroke Weight and Overlap
To cut objects in the same shape as displayed on the monitor, recognize the stroke weight and overlap of
objects.

1
Select an object on CorelDRAW.

2
Click [Recognize Stroke Weight And
Overlap] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

3
The stroke weight and overlap are
recognized.

4-2
Trapping
On the overlapping objects, a gap may be generated where the colors are overlapping.
Trapping can prevent the gap.
• When trapping complicated figures, error or CorelDRAW crash may occur and the data may
be broken. Save the data first, and then trap.

1
Select an object on CorelDRAW.

2
Click [Trapping] button in the
FineCut Command Bars.

3
Set the trap size and overlapping
order.
4
• Click [OK] after setting.

• Drag the list to change the overlapping order.

4 Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars

Overlap space is created in the
specified size.

4-3
Joining Paths
Corner points of an open path (the start and the end point is not connected) can be joined.
When reading DXF data into CorelDRAW, some paths that look connected are separated into several lines.
If cutting this, pen-up occurs on every line. With CF3 series (M-Head), it cannot cut considering the endmill
diameter.
Joining paths solves these problems.

1
Select the all paths to be joined on
CorelDRAW.

2
Click [Join Path] button in the
FineCut Command Bars.

3
Set the distance between the corner
points to be joined.
Click [OK] after setting.

• When the distance between the corner points is longer than the set value, they
are not joined.
Checking the paths on CorelDRAW, set the value to join the paths.

4
The paths are joined.

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Making a Precut Line around an Object
When creating stickers, a precut line (called “Weed line”) around the object enables to tear off the sticker
with ease.
This describes how to make a weed line and a frame.
• Do not set the weed line on a thick sheet. The line may damage the object.

1
Select an object on CorelDRAW.

2
Click [Create Weed Line] button in
the FineCut Command Bars.

3 Set the Weed Line.

Preview
After setting, click [OK] .

Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars

Item Description
Preview Check the position and the number of weed lines.
Frame Offset Set the distance between the object and the frame.
Make the line on the needed position with the needed numbers.
Free Select the direction of the line in [Direction], and click on the preview
to make the line.
Interval
Divide Set the dividing numbers to both horizontal and vertical directions.
Set the distance between the objects to both horizontal and vertical
Distance
directions.
[Clear] Delete all the weed lines except frames.
Select the direction of a weed line to be created. It is used when
Direction
[Free] is selected on [Interval].

4
Weed lines are created.
The example shown on the right is set as follows;
Frame Offset: 5mm each
Interval-Divide: 2 each

Weed line Frame

• To delete the created weed line, select [Remove Weed Line] from the FineCut
Command Bars.

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Creating Shadow / Edge
Create a shadow / edge of an object.

1
Select an object on CorelDRAW.

2 Click [ShowShadowEdgeTool] but-

ton in the FineCut Command Bars.

3
The [ShowShadowEdgeTool] bar is
displayed.
Use this tool to create a Shadow Type or Edge as shown below.
Shapes:

Drop Box Perspective Cast Edge

• Specify RGB colors for the shadow/edge. If the object color mode is CMYK, it
may not be able to display by the specified RGB colors.
In this case, it is converted to the representable colors of the nearest CMYK.

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Importing / Outputting Plot File
Importing a plot file
Plot files created with cutting software other than FineCut can be imported to CorelDRAW.
You can edit the imported plot files on CorelDRAW and plot them from FineCut.

1
Click [Import Plot File...] button in the
FineCut Command Bars.

2 Select a file to import, and click

[Open].

• The importable plot commands are MGL-IC, MGL-IIC, and HP-GL.

3 Select the step size for the file to

import. 4
Click [OK] after selecting.

Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars

4
The imported file is
displayed.

• The image may be rotated and displayed depending on the application that the
plot file is created.

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 Outputting a plot file
Plot files created with cutting software can be output to the plotter.

1
Click [Output Plot File] button in the
FineCut Command Bars.

2
Select a file to output, and click
[Open].

4-8
Extracting the Outline
Create an outline to cut an image data with no path and readable on CorelDRAW such as bitmap, JPEG, or
TIFF image.
You can also create an outline only in the same color area by specifying the color.

Trace simply
The outline of an image data can be created easily.

1
Select an object on CorelDRAW.

2
Click [Outline Tools] button in the
FineCut Command Bars.

• If an message “The error occurred” appears, and contour definition cannot be

processed, convert the file to BMP/JPG/GIF/TIF and try again.

3
Click [Trace execute] button. 4
To change the tracing area, drag the slider while
checking the preview.

To check the traced image on the preview, click

Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars

[Trace] button.

( P.7-34 for other items)

• Clicking [Trace execute], a new layer is created as [FC Trace Layer 1], [FC Trace
Layer 2...]. Use this to set cutting condition for each layer. ( P.5-14)
• The data in this layer is set to non-printing, since it is used as cutting data.
To print this data, enable “Printable” on CorelDRAW “Layer properties”.

4
An outline is created on the [FC
Trace Layer] of CorelDRAW.

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 Trace with detail setting
Use this tab when setting the object traced at [Trace simply] in detail, or when tracing a specific color or
area of the object.

1
After executing [Trace Simply], click
[Trace with detail setting] tab.

2
Set the tracing and click [Trace exe-
cute] button.
Select the tracing area and set the tracing while
checking the preview.

( P.7-34 for other items)

• Clicking [Trace execute], a new layer is created as [FC Trace Layer 1], [FC Trace
Layer 2...]. Use this to set cutting condition for each layer. ( P.5-14)
• The data in this layer is set to non-printing, since it is used as cutting data.
To print this data, enable “Printable” on CorelDRAW “Layer properties”.

3
An outline is created on the [FC
Trace Layer] of CorelDRAW.

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Outputting to RasterLink (CJV30, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150, Trotec Speedy series, TPC, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225)

When using CJV30, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150, Trotec Speedy series, CFL605RT, CF22-1225 or TPC, data
can be easily printed & cut linking FineCut with RasterLink. (It supports RasterLink Pro 4 or later)

• To cut an object, set the path for printing in advance. ( P.4-16)

1
Start RasterLink.
If there is no hot folder, create it on RasterLink.
For details, see the RasterLink Reference Guide or the Installation Guide.

2
Click [Plotter / User Setup] button in
the FineCut Command Bars.

3
Select CJV30, CJV300/150,
UCJV300/150, Trotec Speedy series,
CFL605RT, CF22-1225 or TPC on
[Model].

Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars

• When a model other than CJV30, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150, Trotec Speedy
series, CFL605RT, CF22-1225 or TPC is selected, an error appears when click-
ing [Output to RasterLink] on the next step.

4 Click [Output to RasterLink] button in

the FineCut Command Bars.

• When a hidden layer is found, the following error appears.

In this case, show or delete the layer.

Error message

Show or delete the

hidden layer.

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Click [Select Hot Folder...].
• Select a hot folder of RasterLink.
• If there is no hot folder, create it on
RasterLink.

• The followings may occur on the preview above, however, they are correctly
printed.
• Display colors may differ from actual colors displayed on CorelDRAW.
• Create a hot folder on RasterLink.

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Outputting to RasterLink (CJV30, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150, Trotec Speedy series, TPC,
CFL-605RT, CF22-1225)

6
Select and set the layers to
print or cut.
• P.4-15 "How to set cutting paths"
for setting cut layers.
Printer Cutting
Setting by layer
icon icon

Item Description
Printer icon Click to put a mark on the printing layer.
Cutting icon Click to put a mark on the cutting layer.
• Output to RasterLink is possible when you select CFL-605RT or CF22-
1225, which support ID Cut (P.5-18) and can produce multilayer
printing plates. In this case, the cutting icon cannot be selected.
Setting by layer Click button and select [Specify the Cut Condition on Each
Layer] or [Specify The Tool On Each Layer].
Then, select the cutting condition or tools on the right column of
the layer names.
• When both the print and the cut are marked on the Layer screen shown
above, the plotter prints, and then cuts the object. If the printing layer has a

4
register mark created with the register mark creation of FineCut, it reads the
register mark position after printing, and cuts on the more accurate position.
Note that cut marks cannot be applied when CFL-605RT or CF22-1225 is selected.
• When only cutting is marked on the layer screen, include the register mark in
the cutting layer to cut with the register mark loaded.
• If not setting [Specify the Cut Condition on Each Layer] or [Specify The Tool
On Each Layer], it plots with the setting of the plotter.

Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars

• Data is placed with the margin of 0.5mm around.

• When cutting with the register mark loaded, set [1Pt] on [MARK DETECT] of
CJV30, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 or TPC as the number of register mark
detection.
• When creating the register mark on the register mark creation of FineCut,
uncheck [Leave a rectangle as the cutting line]. If checked, the plotter cuts
with a part of the rectangle missed. ( P.3-7 )
(Activating [Outer Frame Cut] of Cut Condition screen is recommended.)
• When printing type2 register mark ( ), space between copies for at least
the register mark size. ( P.3-7 )
• Create only one set of register mark on CorelDRAW. Creating plural marks
causes an error.

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Set the other items if needed.
• P.7-37

8
Click [Output], then set EPS.
• Click [OK] to send the data to RasterLink.

• EPS setting varies from the CorelDRAW

version used.

• Uncheck Color Management [Convert spot colors to …] in the [General] tab.

9
Execute printing & cutting on RasterLink.
• For details, see the RasterLink Reference
Guide.

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CFL-605RT, CF22-1225)

How to set cutting paths

When cutting an object, set the path to be cut.

• For the cutting path created at “Frame Extraction”, “Rectangle” of register marks, and “Outline
Extraction”, this operation is not required because cutting layers are automatically created.

Cut the black line

with the back-
ground printed

1
Open an object on CorelDRAW.
• When the Object Manager is not displayed,
put a check on [Object Manager (Object)] of
[Window] - [Dockers] menu. 4
Object Manager
or Object

Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars

2
Click a path to be cut.
• The selected path is colored on the Object
Manager (Object).

Object Manager
or Object

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 3
Click [Move to the Cut Layer] button
in the FineCut Command Bars.

4
Click [OK] to set the path for cutting.
• [FC Cut Layer1] is created and the selected
path is moved into this layer.

• Every time executing [Move to the Cut

Layer], a new layer is created as “FC Cut Object Manager
Layer 1”, “FC Cut Layer 2”. or Object

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Outputting to the Trotec laser plotter
You can output the cutting data to the Trotec Speedy series (laser engraving machine 100/300/360/400), and
then perform cutting.

• Be sure to read the operating manual for the laser engraving machine. Be careful about the safety
according to the operation manual of the laser engraving machine.

Preparation (connecting to the laser engraving machine)

A virtual COM driver is required to connect the computer and Trotec laser engraving machine with a USB cable
for data output.

1 For this purpose, download the virtual COM driver for your OS from the
website (https://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm).
Windows versions of the virtual COM driver are included on the Trotec Speedy disc.
If the virtual COM driver is already installed, go to step 3.

2 Install the virtual COM driver.

3 Connect the computer and laser engraving machine with a USB cable.

4
4 On the [Plotter] tab of the [Plotter / User
Setup] screen, select the Trotec Speedy
series in [Model].

Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars

• Trotec Speedy 100
• Trotec Speedy 300
• Trotec Speedy 360
• Trotec Speedy 400

5 On the [Communication] tab, select

[Serial].
Click the [Connection test...] button to confirm that
the computer and laser engraving machine are
correctly connected.

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 Output cutting data directly from FineCut to the laser engraving machine.
Adjusting the origin.

1 Use the jog key of the laser engraving

machine to move the head and position the
light pointer at the origin (0, 0).

2 On the [Machine Setup] tab of the [Plotter

/ User Setup] screen, click the [Origin]
button.

3 The position of the light pointer is acquired from the laser engraving
machine and registered as the data origin.

4 Click the [OK] button.

Cutting

1 On the [Plotter] tab of the [Plotter / User

Setup] screen, click the [Output Condition
Setup...] button.

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 Outputting to the Trotec laser plotter

2 Set the cutting conditions of the laser

engraving machine, then click the [OK]
button.

P.4-29 "Setting Output Condition"

3 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut

Command Bars.

4 Click
screen.
(Plot button) on the plotting

The [Plot Out] screen is displayed.

Note that the following functions are not available.

4
• Register Mark
• Sheet Loading
• Frame

5 Select the cutting conditions on the [Plot

Out] screen, then click the [Plot] button.

Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars

The data is cut on the laser engraving machine.
Note that on this screen, the following functions are not
available.
• Preview...

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 Create register marks in FineCut, then perform printing and cutting.
Printing.

1 Create the print data.

2 Create the cut data.

P.3-4 "Making a Frame (Cutting Line)"

3 Create register marks in FineCut.

P.3-17 "Making Register Marks" - "Trotec Speedy
Series, Gravotech LS series"

4 Print the print data with register marks.

Cutting.

1 Load the printed media in the laser

engraving machine.

2 Move the red pointer over the center of the

upper-left register mark.

3
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

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4
Click [Register Mark] tab and click
[Detect Mark].
Register mark is detected.

5 Click
screen.
(Plot button) on the plotting

The [Plot Out] screen is displayed.

6 On the [Plot Out] screen, click the [Plot]

button.
Cut data is sent to the laser engraving machine.

7 On the laser engraving machine, the red

pointers move in order near the corners of 4
the register marks. In each corner, move
the red pointer over the center of the regis-
ter mark, then press (the "Standby"
button).

Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars

• Be sure to close the laser engraving machine cover
before pressing the standby button.
• If the standby button does not move to the next register mark, press the standby button
again.
• If the position of the RED pointer deviates significantly from the register mark, repeat
register mark detection from the beginning.
• Pressing the standby button turns off the light, but this is normal and there is no problem.

8 The position of cut data is corrected and

cutting starts.
• The shapes that can be corrected are as follows.
Pallarel translation Rotation

• As shown below, it is not possible to correct shapes with scale correction or distortion.
Scale correction Distortion

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Outputting to a Gravotech laser engraving machine.
You can output cutting data from FineCut to a Gravotech LS series (LS100IQ, LS100Ex, LS100Ex_Energy,
LS900, LS900XP, LS900Energy, LS900Edge, LS1000XP, LS_Energy8) and then perform cutting.
There are two ways to output cutting data, as follows.
• Perform only cutting in FineCut.
• Create register marks in FineCut, then perform printing and cutting.

• Be sure to read the operating manual for the laser engraving machine. Be careful about the safety
according to the operation manual of the laser engraving machine.

Preparation.

1 Connect and adjust the laser engraving machine.

Download the latest L-Solution driver from the Gravotech site (https://www.gravotech.co.jp/
download_mimaki.php) and install it according to the manual on the site.
You will also need to adjust the laser engraving machine after installation. Please refer to the manual
on the same site for how to adjust the laser engraving machine.

2 On the [Plotter] tab of the [Plotter / User

Setup] screen, select "Gravograph LS
Series" in [Model].

3 Select the L-Solution printer driver on the

[Machine Setup] tab.

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 Outputting to a Gravotech laser engraving machine.

4 Click the [Output Condition Setup...]

button on the [Plotter] tab.

5 Set the cutting conditions of the laser

engraving machine, then click the [OK]
button.
P.4-29 "Setting Output Condition"
P.7-13 "When Gravotech LS series is selected"

Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars

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 Outputting cut data from FineCut.
Adjusting the origin.

1 Use the jog key of the laser engraving

machine to move the head and position the
light pointer at the origin (0, 0).

2 On the [Machine Setup] tab of the [Plotter

/ User Setup] screen, click the [Origin]
button.

3 The position of the light pointer is acquired from the laser engraving
machine and registered as the data origin.

4 Click the [OK] button.

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 Outputting to a Gravotech laser engraving machine.

Cutting

1 Create the cut data.

2 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut

Command Bars.

3 Click
screen.
(Plot button) on the plotting

The [Plot Out] screen is displayed.

Note that the following functions are not available.
• Sheet Loading

4 Select the cutting conditions on the [Plot

Out] screen, then click the [Plot] button.
4
The data is sent to the laser engraving machine.

Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars

5 Press (the "START" button) on the laser engraving machine.
The data is cut on the laser engraving machine.

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 Create register marks in FineCut, then perform printing and cutting.
Printing.

1 Create the print data.

2 Create the cut data.

P.3-4 "Making a Frame (Cutting Line)"

3 Create register marks in FineCut.

P.3-17 "Making Register Marks" - "Trotec Speedy
Series, Gravotech LS series"

4 Print the print data with register marks.

Cutting.

1 Load the printed media in the laser

engraving machine.

2 Press
machine.
(the "POSITIONING POINTER" button) on the laser engraving

3 Move the red pointer over the center of the

upper-left register mark, then press
(the "AUTOFOCUS" button).

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 Outputting to a Gravotech laser engraving machine.

4
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

5
Click [Register Mark] tab and click
[Detect Mark].
Register mark is detected.

6 Click
screen.
(Plot button) on the plotting

The [Plot Out] screen is displayed.

7 On the [Plot Out] screen, click the [Plot]

button.
Cut data is sent to the laser engraving machine.
4

Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars

8 On the laser engraving machine, the red
pointers move in order near the corners of
the register marks. In each corner, move
the red pointer over the center of the regis-
ter mark, then press (the "VALIDA-
TION" button).

9 Press (the "START" button).

The position of cut data is corrected and cutting is
performed.

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 Outputting plot files as described below will perform cutting according to output conditions
set to black on the [L-Solution Printing Preferences] screen of the L-Solution printer driver.
(1) In step 7, click the [Save as File...] button to create a plot file.
(2) Click the [Output Plot File] button on the FineCut menu.

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Setting Output Condition
Output condition can be set by the media used.

• This function is available when [MGL-IIc] is selected in [Command] or [Trotec Speedy series] or
[Gravotech LS series] is selected in [Model] on the [Plotter] tab of the [Plotter / User Setup] screen.
• If any setting value exceeds the limit of the plotter or laser engraving machine, the object is
plotted with the limit of the plotter or laser engraving machine. For the limit, refer to the
Operation Manual of the plotter or laser engraving machine.
• Once output conditions are set for each media with the following steps, the conditions can be
changed by media on Plot Out screen.

1
Click [Plotter / User Setup] button in
the FineCut Command Bars.

2
Click [Output Condition Setup...].
Alternatively, click [Edit] button in the Plot Out
screen.

Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars

3
Set conditions on Output Condition
Setup screen.
Setting items differ depending on the model
selected on [Model] of Plotter / User Setup
screen (Step 2).
Set each item and click [OK]. ( P.7-5)

4
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

5
Click (Plot button) on Plot
screen.

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 6
Set the plot condition and click
[Plot].
( P.7-29 for details)

• When plotting with “Select Condition” or “Custom” selected, the setting of speed/
pressure/offset of the plotter changes. To restore the setting, set the plotter to
LOCAL mode and press the [TOOL] button.

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Separating and Cutting Lines (CF/DC/CF2/CF3 (except M-Head) series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225)
• This function can be used on CF series (CF/DC/CF2/CF3 (except M-Head), CF22-1225) and
CFL-605RT.
Please note that it cannot be used on CG series.

Some shapes of blade can cut the start / end position of lines too much and scar the product while cutting
thick media.
To avoid this, set to separate lines automatically and to cut in twice, from end to inside, or inside to end.

Cutting with the line separated

1
Select an object on CorelDRAW.

2
Click [Plotter / User Setup] button in
the FineCut Command Bars.

3
Click [Output Condition Setup...].
4

Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars

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 4
Set the line separation.
After setting, click [OK].

Check the Separation cutting

direction and the
Separation position changing
from the Separation origin.
(Displays only when [Line
Separation] is selected.)

Item Description
Line Separation Check this.
separation cutting Select cutting direction of a separated line.
direction Select according to the blade used. ( P.4-35)
minimum line length Set the minimum length of the line to be separated.
(Default: 30 mm Only the longer line than this setting is separated, and the shorter
(recommended)) one is not separated.
(If separating a short line, it may not be able to cut finely.)
minimum line angle Set the minimum angle of the line to be separated.
(Default: 30 degrees If the cutting line is inflected more than the set angle, the line is
(recommended)) separated not the point to be cut too much. (However, if it is deter-
mined as outside of the object, it is not separated.)
If inside (grey part) is used

Even if the angle to the next

cutting is larger than the setting in
the cutting direction, it is not
separated because it is decided
90°
90° If the angle to the next cutting is
larger than the setting in the
cutting direction, and if it could
scar the object, the line is
Not to cut these points,
the line is separated.

separation origin Set the origin position of the separating line.

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Separating and Cutting Lines (CF/DC/CF2/CF3 (except M-Head) series, CFL-605RT, CF22-
1225)

Item Description
separation position Set the separating position of lines as a distance from [Separation
origin].

10 mm
Separated on 10 mm from the
End point end point.

5
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

6
Click (Plot button).

Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars

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 7
Set whether using the outside of the
object or not on the Plot Out screen,
and click [Plot] .
The plotter determines as below depending on
the setting, and cuts with the line separated.

If not checked on [Use the Outside] (default)

Grey part is determined as a product.

Not this point to cut too much, the

line is separated and cut.
Cut

If checked on [Use the Outside]

Grey part is determined as a product.

Not this point to cut too much, the

line is separated and cut.

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Separating and Cutting Lines (CF/DC/CF2/CF3 (except M-Head) series, CFL-605RT, CF22-
1225)

The blade shapes and the setting of line separation

When cutting with a line separated, set referring to the example below to meet the the shape of the blade
used.
For adjustment of eccentricity, see the Operation Manual of the plotter.

Blade used Product Shape Adjusted eccentricity value Cutting direction

Code and Test cut pattern with the line separated
（ P.4-31）
Carbide, 17° SPB-0065 (For carbide 17°) Ends To Inner
(No uncut part)

End Ends To Inner

point
Start Start
point point

Blade

Carbide, 30° SPB-0045

cutting
direction
Adjust the value not the
horizontal/vertical lines of the
Test pattern A to protrude or
4
gap.
Carbide design cut- SPB-0051 • If protruded:
ter, 30° Enter the protruded value by
High-speed steel SPB-0043 negative value.
blade 30° • If gapped:

Advanced operations - from FineCut Command Bars

High-speed steel SPB-0048 Enter the gapped value by
blade 30° 7mm positive value.

Titanium-coated, 30° SPB-0047

By adjusting as above, the
horizontal lines overlap at
the end point.
cutting
direction

Carbide, 45° SPB-0046

High-speed steel SPB-0044
blade 45°
Titanium-coated, 45° SPB-0008

cutting
direction

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 Blade used Product Shape Adjusted eccentricity value Cutting direction
Code and Test cut pattern with the line separated
（ P.4-31）
Carbide, 2° SPB-0064 In to out
(No uncut part because the
End
blade top comes to the end
point point.)
Start Start
point point
in to out

Adjust the value to meet the

horizontal lines of the Test
cutting
direction pattern A at the end point.
• If lines overlap:
Enter the overlapped value
divided by 2 by positive value.
• If gapped at the end point:
Enter the gapped value divided
by 2 by negative value.

By adjusting as above, the

horizontal lines protrude
from the vertical line at the
start point.

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 CHAPTER 5
Advanced operations-from Plot Screen

This section describes the convenient usage from Plot screen.

To display Plot screen, click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

Scaling an Object .................................................... 5-2

Cutting an Object Multiple Times (Copy)................. 5-4
Dividing and Cutting an Object (Tiling) .................... 5-6
Cutting an Object on Each Color ............................. 5-8
Cutting an Object on Each Layer........................... 5-10
Setting the Output Order/Tool on Each
Color/Layer ............................................................ 5-12
Setting Output Condition on Each Color/Layer...... 5-14
Making Effective Use of Sheet .............................. 5-16
Setting Connection to the Plotter........................... 5-17
Link Cut and Print (ID cut) ..................................... 5-18
Setting Head Position after Plotting....................... 5-25
Checking the Cutting Process by Preview............. 5-27
Scaling an Object
Scaling an object with a fixed aspect ratio
Click to uncheck [Unlock Scale] on the Layout tab.
Scale an object as dragging a corner of the object.

It indicates the aspect

ratio is fixed.

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 Scaling an Object

Scaling only width or length of an object

Check [Unlock Scale] on the Layout tab.
Scale an object as dragging the left or right corner or the top or bottom corner of the object.

• To scale an object with the aspect ratio retained, check [Unlock Scale], and then drag the object as
holding down the Shift key of the keyboard.
• To scale an object with the changed aspect ratio retained, change the width and length separately, and
then uncheck [Unlock Scale].

To scale an object more precisely, enter the values on the [Size] and the [Scale].
5

Advanced operations-from Plot Screen

5-3
Cutting an Object Multiple Times (Copy)
To cut an object multiple times vertically and horizontally, use Copy.
The following example shows how to cut ABC on A3-sized sheet.

1
Set [Copy] and [Copy Margin].
Example:
• Copy:
Enter 3 for horizontal and 4 for vertical.
• Copy Margin:
Set the margin between objects (horizontally
and vertically) to 10 mm. This includes all margins
of the object.

2
Check [Frame] and enter the size.
Example:
Enter 5 mm each on the width and the length.
(The frame is put on 5 mm outside of the object.)

This includes the

frame size.

• When Frame is set, the frame is created for each object. You cannot enclose all the
copied objects with a single frame.
• When [CF3 (M-Head)] is selected on Plotter / User Setup screen, note the followings.
Set [Copy Margin] to 10 mm or more.
Frame cannot be created.

3
Click (Plot button).

5-4
 Cutting an Object Multiple Times (Copy)

4
Click [Plot] to start cutting.

Advanced operations-from Plot Screen

5-5
Dividing and Cutting an Object (Tiling)
To create an object larger than the sheet width (signboard, etc.), divide and cut the object with Tiling.
In this section, each divided object is called “Tile”.

• When using the tiling function in CFL-605RT/CF22-1225, you cannot use ID cut.

1
Click [Tiling] tab.

2
Set how to separate, and click
[Separation].
( P.7-24 for details)

Set how to separate

3
Divided objects are displayed.
Set the tile position or others.
( P.7-24 for details)

4
Select tiles to cut from the tile list.
You cannot output multiple tiles at once when a
Gravotech LS series is selected. Output one tile at
a time.
Select

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 Dividing and Cutting an Object (Tiling)

5
Click (Plot button).

6 Click [Plot] to start cutting.

Advanced operations-from Plot Screen

5-7
Cutting an Object on Each Color
If an object consists of multiple colors on CorelDRAW, you can cut out the specified color object.
This describes how to cut out the Cyan (C=100%) colored object “ABC” of the following example.

C=100%

PANTONE Red 032 C

1 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut

Command Bars.

2
Uncheck the color set of
“DEF” on the example above.
The object “DEF” disappears from the cutting area.

• Color List
The color list displays all colors (including PANTONE and other special colors) used for
the object. It also displays the colors of fill and strokes of the object.
To specify the output condition, click the button on the upper right of the list.

Click to display the stroke color information.

Click to display the fill color information.

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 Cutting an Object on Each Color

3
Set [Origin Lock].

• To cut out the object on the created position,

check [Origin Lock].
If unchecked, the origin position is cut.
• The origin position varies by model.
Bottom right: CG, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150,
Origin: bottom
UCJV300/150, CF3 series
right
Bottom left: CF, CF2, DC series, CFL-605RT, Origin Lock:
CF22-1225 Checked
Top left: Trotec Speedy series, Gravotech LS
series
Origin: bot-
tom right
Origin Lock:
Unchecked

4
Click (Plot button).

5
Click [Plot] to start cutting.

Advanced operations-from Plot Screen

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Cutting an Object on Each Layer
If an object consists of multiple layers on CorelDRAW, you can cut out the object on the specified layer.
This describes how to cut out “ABC” on the layer 1 of the following example.

Layer 1

Layer 2

1
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

2
Click [Layer] tab and uncheck the layer of “DEF” on the example
above.
The object “DEF” on the layer disappears from the cutting area.

3
Set [Origin Lock].

• To cut out the object on the created position,

check [Origin Lock].
If unchecked, the origin position is cut.
• The origin position varies by model.
Bottom right: CG, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150,
Origin: bottom
UCJV300/150, CF3 series
right
Bottom left: CF, CF2, DC series, CFL-605RT, Origin Lock:
CF22-1225 Checked
Top left: Trotec Speedy series, Gravotech LS
series
Origin: bot-
tom right
Origin Lock:
Unchecked

4
Click (Plot button).

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 Cutting an Object on Each Layer

5
Click [Plot] to start cutting.

Advanced operations-from Plot Screen

5-11
Setting the Output Order/Tool on Each Color/Layer
• When using the Trotec Speedy series or a Gravotech LS series, you cannot specify the tool on each
color or layer.

By specifying output order or the tool by color or layer, objects can be cut more smoothly and finely according to
the tool characteristic or cutting shapes.
By specifying the tool by color or layer, the order of the several tools’ operation can also be set.

Objects are normally output in order, from the bottom to the top of the color/ layer list.

This describes how to cut the red frame first with the tool [HLF] of the following example.

1
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

2
Drag the red in the color list to the
bottom.

3
Click the upper right button of the list
and select [Specify The Tool On Each
Color (or Layer)].

4
Select [HLF] for tool.

5
Click (Plot button).

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 Setting the Output Order/Tool on Each Color/Layer

6
Check [Sort], select [Each Color (or
Each Layer)], and click [Plot].
The object is output in the specified order.

Advanced operations-from Plot Screen

5-13
Setting Output Condition on Each Color/Layer
• When using “Gravograph LS900” , this function cannot be used.

Output condition can be set on each color or layer.

For a fine object or small characters, create an object on each color or layer, and set the appropriate output con-
dition (lowering cutting speed, etc.) for each. The objects can be cut finely.
In CF, CF2, DC, CF3 series, CFL-605RT and CF22-1225, you can cut and make a ruled line at one time by spec-
ifying tools on each color or layer.
• To edit the output conditions, click the button on the upper
right of the list, and select [Edit Plot Condition...].

• If set the tool number in the output conditions, check the

settings of the tool of plotter side.
• There are tools that can not be used depending on plotter's
specifications when selecting atool name (pen, cutter, etc.)
in the [Tool] of the output condition. Before selecting the
tool name, check the available tools in the operation manual
of the plotter.
• When items are unchecked or a frame is specified, the
media is cut by the default settings. (CJV30, TPC, CJV300/ Output
150, UCJV300/150, CF3 series and TPC is cut by the Condition Default
plotter setting.) Setting

• Check the pen number allocation of plotter side, and set of

FineCut.
• If use the tool of B unit in the CFL-605RT, ruling roller, reciprocating cutter, tangential cutter can not be
used at the same time. In the case of "cut with reciprocating cutter after ruling" or so, output the cut data
for each tool.
• When specifying the output conditions on each color or layer, you cannot use the settting on the plotter.
Make sure to set the all conditions (Speed/Press/Offset) in the FineCut.

1
Click the button on the upper right of
the color list (or layer list).

2 Select [Specify The Plot Condition

(Tool) On Each Color (Layer)].

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 Setting Output Condition on Each Color/Layer

3
If the following screen appears, click [OK] .

When [Specify The Plot Condition On When [Specify The Tool On Each Layer
Each Layer (Color)] is selected: (Color)] is selected:

When CF3, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 series and TPC is used

When [Specify The Plot Condition On

4
Set the output condition.
Click the button on the right of the condition, and
select from the set condition.

5
Click (Plot button).

Advanced operations-from Plot Screen

6
Click [Plot].

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Making Effective Use of Sheet
When cutting ABC with different colors each by color as the example below, if A and C are cut, the space of B
becomes blank as B has different color. Move the cutting object to the blank part to cut without wasting blank.

1
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

2
Select an object to move using the
(Direct Select Tool).

Select “A” for the example shown on the right.

3
Drag the selected object to the
desired position.
To replace the object to the original position,
click (Original Layout button).

Drag

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Setting Connection to the Plotter
The connection to the plotter can be checked or set on the Plot screen.

1
Click (Plotter / User Setup but-
ton).

2
Select the communication port, and
click [OK].
If needed, click [Connection test] to check the
connection to the plotter.
( P.7-14 for details)

Advanced operations-from Plot Screen

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Link Cut and Print (ID cut)
It is a function to automatically cut data when printing a data with ID with printer and detecting ID with cutting
plotter. Can be used when using UCJV 300/150 series, CFL-605RT or CF22-1225. For the detailed ID cutting
procedure, please refer to the "ID Cut Operation Guide" on the manual CD included with the cutting plotter.

● ID Cut Operation Flow

ID Cut Output

Cut
ID Data
Data
(Auto)
Hot Folder

Print

Cut
Data
(Auto)

Print and Cut

Printer Printer

Read the register mark

Automatically cut

Print and Cut

Printer Cutting Plotter

● Differences from the [Output to RasterLink] function

When using CFL-605RT or CF22-1225, you can add the cutting conditions which can be set only for FineCut
(cutting start position setting, cutting direction setting, multiple cutting, cutting with lines separated, etc.).

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 Link Cut and Print (ID cut)

Preparation
The following software applications are required for ID cut. All software applications are provided by MIMAKI
ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

Software Name Description

FineCut Cutting software (supplied with the plotter)

RasterLink6Plus Software to receive image data, edit data with various functions, and send plot
Ver1.2 or later*1 data to the printer (supplied with the plotter)

Software to manage ID cut

CuttingLink
Download the installer from the Mimaki website (https://mimaki.com/).

*1. When using a version earlier than the specified version, download the upgraded version of the installer from the Mimaki website
(https://mimaki.com/).

Refer to "ID Cut Operation Guide" for the detailed procedure.

1
Install CuttingLink.
• If CuttingLink is already installed, please skip this step.

2 Register the the plotter (UCJV300/150 series, CFL-605RT, CF22-

1225) on CuttingLink.
• If plotter is already registered, please skip this step.

3 5
Start RasterLink6Plus and connect to CuttingLink.
• If RasterLink6Plus is already connected to CuttingLink, please skip this step.

4
Check that CuttingLink is started.

Advanced operations-from Plot Screen

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 Check

1
Click the [Plotter/User Setup] button
in FineCut menu.

2
Make sure that one of the following
plotters is selected in [Plotter].
• UCJV150/UCJV300 series
• CFL-605RT
• CF22-1225
Make sure that you use a model specified here to
perform cutting.

Create data
Create data with CorelDRAW.

1
Set the layer attribute.
• To output smoothly, set the printing layer and cutting layer beforehand.
Print attribute on CorelDRAW Output
ON Print
OFF Cut

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 Link Cut and Print (ID cut)

2
Create illustrations and cut lines to print
with CorelDRAW.

• You can create a cut line using the [Frame Extraction] function( P.3-4).
The print attribute of "FC Frame Layer *" created at frame extraction execution is set to OFF.

If you copy( P.5-4) or scale.( P.5-2) on the FineCut [Plot] screen, it will be reflected in the
print data. Also, after recognizing the register mark on the [Plot] screen, if you specify the number of
consecutive times, the specified number of data is copied and reflected in the print data.
When creating data on Illustrator/CorelDRAW, please do as follows.
• When scaling on the [Plot] screen, make it the full size.
• When copying on the [Plot] screen, make only one original data.
FineCut [Plot] screen

Scale
Copy

5
Repeated Cutting

3
Create a register mark with FineCut.
(Arbitrary)

Advanced operations-from Plot Screen

(UCJV150/300 series: P.3-7, CFL-605RT: P.3-12, CF22-1225: P.3-14)
• When using the UCJV150/300 series, ID cut output can not be done by adding an intermediate register
mark.
• The print attribute of "FC RegisterMark Layer*" created when register marks are created is set to ON.
• When register marks are not created with FineCut, register marks are automatically added by
RasterLink6Plus.

• Do not position data on the register mark lines.

Otherwise, an ID might be added on the data by RasterLink6Plus.

On the line of register mark lines

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 ID Cut Procedure

ID cut can not be performed when the following functions are used.
• When the [Separation] on the [Tiling] tab of [Plot] Screen is
used.

• When register marks are recognized by adding [Intermediate

Registration Marks].

• When register marks are recognized by adding [Mark

Separation].

• When [Origin Lock] is set to OFF on the [Layout] tab of [Plot]

Screen.

• When [Frame] is added in [Plot] Screen.

• When two point detection is selected in reverse cut mode

after the recognition of registration marks on the [Register
Mark] tab of [Plot] screen.

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 Link Cut and Print (ID cut)

• When using CFL-605RT

When the [Reverse Cut mode] is selected after recognizing
register marks on the [Plot] screen - [Register Mark] tab.

1
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

2
Make sure to enlarge or reduce the
data. (Arbitrary)
If you scale on the FineCut [Plot] screen, it will be
reflected in the print data.
P.5-2 "Scaling an Object"
• If register marks are created, scaling values are
not applied.
• Make sure that you use FineCut to enlarge or
reduce the data. You cannot use RasterLink6Plus
to enlarge or reduce the data.

3
Copy the data. (Arbitrary)
If you copy on the FineCut [Plot] screen, it will be
reflected in the print data.
P.5-4 "Cutting an Object Multiple Times (Copy)"

5
• If register marks are created, copy settings will be
invalid.

4
When register marks are created,
click [Register Mark] tab and click

Advanced operations-from Plot Screen

[Detect Mark].
(UCJV150/300 series: P.3-19, CFL-605RT:
P.3-36, CF22-1225: P.3-52)
• When cutting the reverse side, be sure to select
four-point detection. If two-point detection is
selected, ID cut can not be performed.

5
Click (Plot button).

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Click [Select Hot Folder...].
Select a hot folder of RasterLink6Plus.
• When using UCJV300/150 select the hot folder
of UCJV300/150.
• When using CFL-605RT or CF22-1225, select
the hot folder of the printer to be printed.

• If there is no hot folder, create it on

RasterLink6Plus.
The folder created from the [Create a new
folder] button on the folder reference screen
does not work as hot folder.

7
Select [EPS] or [PDF] and click [ID
Cut].
• The data is sent to the hot folder of RasterLink
6 Plus.
• When [EPS] is selected, the [EPS Export]
screen of CorelDRAW will be displayed.Set
each item and click [OK].
EPS setting varies from the CorelDRAW
version used.
• When [PDF] is selected, the [PDF Settings]
dialog of CorelDRAW is displayed. Click [OK]
without changing the setting.

8
Print output with RasterLink6Plus, and then read the register mark
with plotter.
• For the detailed ID cutting procedure, please refer to the "ID Cut Operation Guide" on the
manual CD included with the cutting plotter.

• ID cut can be done even if media is set in any direction of 0 degree, 90 degree, 180 degree, 270 degree.
However, in the case of CF22-1225 when performing backside cut ( P.3-57 "Cutting from the reverse
side") after cutting the surface, be sure to turn the panel upside down (from bottom to top).

No rotation Rotated 90 degree

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Setting Head Position after Plotting
• When using “Trotec Speedy series” or “Gravograph LS900”, this function cannot be used.

You can set the head position after plotting.

1
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

2
Click (Plot button).

3 Check [Head Withdrawal After Plot].

To change the head withdrawal position or to set
the origin to the withdrawal position, click [Set]
and go to the next step.

4
Change the setting on Head
Withdrawal Position screen.
After setting, click [OK].
5

Advanced operations-from Plot Screen

Item Description
Set the head withdrawal position for the horizontal direction from the refer-
ence position (Select [Current Origin] or [Max Cut Width]).
Set the head withdrawal position for the length direction from the refer-
ence position (Select [Current Origin] or [Max Cut Length]).
Set the head withdrawal position as the origin position.
(Effective only for the MGL-IIc commands on a plotter other than flatbed
Sheet Feed
plotters*1 .)
Origin Renewal
Check this to prevent from cutting on the same position with the previous
cut when plotting continuously with the same sheet.
*1. CF Series, CF2 series, DC series, CF3 series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225

• In the CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 series, the Head Withdrawal Position is always the
origin.
• When using [No. COPIES] or [DIVISION CUT] of the plotter, uncheck the [Sheet Feed
Origin Renewal].
If checked, [No. COPIES] or [DIVISION CUT] will not perform normally.

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 5
Click [Plot].
Plotting starts. The plotter head moves to the
specified position after plotting.

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Checking the Cutting Process by Preview
• When using “Trotec Speedy series” , this function cannot be used.

Before cutting objects, you can check the plotting process with your settings by the preview.

1
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

2
Click (Plot button).

3
Set the plot condition, and click
[Preview].
( P.7-29 for details of the setting)

4
Check the cutting line on the
preview.

Advanced operations-from Plot Screen

• To change the color of [Display Setting], click the color on the right of each setting.
• When copy or cutting with mark separation is set, the preview displays the object without
copy or cutting with mark separation.

Item Description
Cutting Direction Shows black line for cutting in anticlockwise, and red line for
cutting in clockwise.
Checking [Arrows], cutting direction shows with arrows.
• For an open path, both directions display in black.
Start Position Shows the starting point of cutting in blue.
End Position Shows the ending point of cutting in orange.
Move Shows the moving line raising the tool in yellow.
Cutting Order Shows the numbers of cutting order.
Tool Position Shows the tool (head) position in green. Displaying simula-
tion, you can check the moving of the tool.
Show Original Shows the CorelDRAW object that was read by FineCut and
processed on Plot screen in the state before cutting.

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Click in [Simulation] and check the moves of cutting.
To return to the state before cutting, click . To go to the state after cutting, click .
The slide bar shows the simulation from any position you like.
To set the speed of the simulation, set [Playback Speed].

6
If needed, go back to Step 3 and adjust the plot condition.
• For CF/CF2/DC/CF3 series, CFL-605RT and CF22-1225, you can check the starting posi-
tion of cutting on the preview.
To adjust it, go to [Cut Start Position Setting] ( P.6-3) or [Optimize Cutting Start
Position] of Plot Out screen. ( P.7-29)
You can also check the separation position of line separation on the preview.
• For CF3 (M-Head), you can check the following settings on the preview.
Cutting start position:
Adjust on [Cut Start Position Setting] ( P.6-3), [Optimize Cutting Start Position] or
[Adjust start / end] of Plot Out screen. ( P.7-29)
Offset direction:
Adjust on [Options] of Plot Out screen. ( P.7-29)
Position of cutting line / Cutting direction:
Adjust on [End Mill Diameter] of Output Condition Setup screen. ( P.7-8)

7
Check the preview again, and click
[Close].

8
Click [Plot] to start cutting.

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 CHAPTER 6
Advanced operations-others

This section describes other convenient usage.

Editting the Line....................................................... 6-2

Setting Cutting Start Position................................... 6-3
Specifying the Cut Direction .................................... 6-5
Registering Favorite ................................................ 6-7
Cutting with CF3 Series (M-Head)......................... 6-11
Editting the Line
The outline created by Outline Extraction ( P.4-9) can be modified or changed.

1
Open an image created by Outline
Extraction on CorelDRAW.
• If necessary, enlarge the line to be edited with
the zoom tool of CorelDRAW.

2
Click [ShowEditLineTool] button in
the FineCut Command Bars.

3 Ungroup the object.

• Click [Arrange] - [Group] - [Ungroup All
Objects] or [Ungroup All].

4
Select [Shape Tool].

5
Select a node or segment of the
object and adjust it.

• The tools that can be edited for the selected node or segment are shown as
active in the [EditLineTool] bar.

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Setting Cutting Start Position
• This function is effective for cutting with CF series (CF/DC/CF2/CF3 (except M-Head), CF22-
1225) and CFL-605RT.

The start position of cutting an object can be specified.

By specifying the start position of cutting according to the object, the object can be cut finely.

1
Convert a target object into a simple
path.
• Convert into a simple path by using a function
such as [ConvertToCurves], [Ungroup], or
[UngroupAll] of CorelDRAW.
• Perform [Create Outlines] if using characters.

Advanced operations - others

2
Click [Cut Start Position Setting]
button in the FineCut Command
Bars.

3
Click [Start].

Marks of the

4 Specify the cutting start position.

6
available positions

• The current cutting start position is displayed in

red.
Click a target node from the available positions
(square mark) while holding down the Shift key.
The set node turns red.

• The set cutting start position is saved as a data of CorelDRAW.

• Specify a corner of an object as a
cutting start position. If setting the Do not
cutting start position in the middle of Specify
specify
corners.
the curve, the cutting line may not be curves.
finished well.

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 5
Click [End].

6
Click [Plot] button in the FineCut
Command Bars.

7 Click (Plot button).

8
(For CF/CF2/DC/CF3 series, CFL-
605RT and CF22-1225)
Uncheck [Optimize Cutting Start
Position] and click [Plot] .
• If [Optimize Cutting Start Position] is checked,
the cutting start position set before becomes
invalid.

• If [Optimize Cutting Start Position] is checked, the cutting start position set before
becomes invalid. (The following message appears when clicking “!”.)

Click

If the box above is checked,

this mark appears.

• (For CF3 Series (M-Head) only)

If [Adjust start / end] is checked on the screen above, the object is cut from 2 mm
away from the object. (If the outside is not used, use this function to cut the start /
end position finely.

Cut from 2 mm away from the object.

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Specifying the Cut Direction
• This function is enabled if cutting with a CF Series (CF/DC/CF2/CF3 (except for M-Head), CF22-
1225) or CFL-605RT.
You can specify the cut direction of the object.
Specifying the optimum cut direction according to the object shape enables you to perform better quality cutting.

1
Convert a target object into a simple path.
• Convert into a simple path by using a function such as [ConvertToCurves], [Ungroup], or
[UngroupAll] of CorelDRAW.
• Perform [Create Outlines] if using characters.

2
From the Corel Draw tool palette,
click the [Specify cut direction]
button.

Advanced operations - others

3
Click [Start].
• The paths available for specifying cutting
direction in Corel Draw are indicated by
arrows showing the cut direction.
Red arrow : Closed pass
Cut in clockwise direction
Black arrow : Open pass

• The displayed color is the same color as “Pre-

view” ( P.5-27). The cut direction display
color also changes if you change the cut
preview color.

6
4
Click, while holding down the Shift Click on a closed path
(circular) to change the
key, the path of cut direction you arrow color and direction.
want to change.
• The cut direction and arrow color of the
clicked path change.
• The cut direction changes each time
you click on the path while holding
down the Shift key.
• Cut direction is stored as Corel Draw
data.
• Save the data after specifying the cut
direction so that cutting can be per-
formed in the same direction the next
time you use the saved data

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 5
Click [End].

6 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut

menu.

7
Click (Plot button).

8
Click [Plot].
• Start cutting in the specified cut direction.
• Click the [Preview...] button to display the
dialog box. Check the cut direction

Turn both [Optimize Cutting Start Position] and [Optimize Cutting Direction] of
the [Plot Out] screen to “OFF” if you want to cut in the specified cut direction.
• Turning [Optimize Cutting Start Position] to “ON” might result in not cutting in the
specified cut direction if cutting an open path shape.
• Turning [Optimize Cutting Direction] to “ON” might result in not cutting in the specified
cut direction if cutting a closed path shape.

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Registering Favorite
You can register “Favorite” by setting the output conditions on the color and layer tabs displayed on the plot
screen.
You can set the three output conditions indicated in the table below and you can register the following four types
of favorites.
• Specify The Tool On Each Color (set by using the color tab)
• Specify The Plot Condition On Each Color (set by using the color tab)
• Specify The Tool On Each Layer (set by using the layer tab)
• Specify The Plot Condition On Each Layer (set by using the layer tab)

Output conditions that can be set:

Specify The
You can specify the tool used.
Tool
Specify The You can specify the set condition name by using the [Output Condition Setup] dialog
Plot Condition box.
The Cut Order You can specify the cut order of the color or layer displayed by the Color tab/ Layer tab.

• You can register a “Favorite” with a CF Series (CF/DC/CF2/CF3 (except for M-Head), CF22-1225)

Advanced operations - others

or CFL-605RT.
• Contents are overwritten if you register a “Register As Favorite” for an already registered “Color/
Layer”.
• Contents set by “Favorite” are disabled if you select “PANEL” for the output conditions setting on a
connected plotter.

Registering output conditions for “Favorite”

Display the color tab or layer tab, then specify the output conditions in “Color” or “Layer”.
The following procedures indicate how to specify the output conditions by color when the color tab is displayed.

1
Display the plot screen.

2
Select color-specified output con-
ditions, then click [Specify The 6
Plot Condition On Each Color].

3
Specify the output conditions.
• Cutting is performed in order from the bottom
of that displayed in the color tab. Move the
color name by using the mouse to change the
cut order.

4 Click (Favorite registration but-

ton).

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 5 Click [OK].

Registering a tool as a “Favorite”

Display color tab or layer tab, and specify the tool for cutting in “Color” or “Layer”.
The following procedures indicate how to specify tools by color when the A is displayed.

1 Display the plot screen.

2
Select color-specified output con-
ditions, then click [Specify The
Tool On Each Color].

3
Specify the tool.
• Cutting is performed in order from the bottom
of that displayed in the color tab. Move the
color name by using the mouse to change the
cut order.

4 Click (Favorite registration but-

ton).

5 Click [OK].

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 Registering Favorite

Changing registered contents of a “Favorite”

1
Click color or layer tab.

2
Click (Favorite apply button),
then click [Set the favorite tool(plot
condition) on each color(layer)].
• The registered contents of “Favorite” are dis-
played.

Advanced operations - others

3
Change the contents of “Favorite”.

4
Click (Favorite registration but-
ton).

5
Click [OK].

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 Applying “Favorite” when cutting
Use the [Plotter] dialog to select the registered favorite to apply.

1
Display the plot screen.

2
Click color or layer tab.

3
Click (Favorite apply button),
then select Favorite.
• Select a favorite from the previously regis-
tered favorite that is optimal for the corre-
sponding cutting data.

4 Click [Plot] .
• Cutting starts according to the setting contents of the selected favorite.

Automatically Apply Favorite

• By setting [Automatically Apply Favorite] under “Other” of the [Plotter/User Setup] dialog, cutting is
performed automatically by applying the [Automatically Apply Favorite] that has previously been
set automatically even if a favorite is not selected during plotting. Refer toP.7-18 for details.

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Cutting with CF3 Series (M-Head)
The way of cutting can be set.

1
Set Z axis origin to a plotter.
For details, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

2 Click [Plot] button in the FineCut

Command Bars.

3
Click (Plot button).

4
Select [Plot Condition].

Advanced operations - others

Select the plot condition set in FineCut.
Click [Edit...] to add media or to set cutting
condition by each media.
In the cutting condition, set the condition for
using endmill such as work thickness or cutting
depth.
( P.7-5)

• If the plot condition is set on each color / layer ( P.5-14), [Plot Condition] in this
screen is invalid.

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 5
Set [Options].
In addition to the cutting condition of the previous
step, set options according to the media and the
object shape to cut finely.

Item Description
( P.7-29 for the setting other than below)
Optimizes the start position of cutting to finish finely.
If unchecked, cutting starts from the position that the data
started to draw or the position specified by [Cut Start Position
Optimize Cutting Start Setting].
Position • After setting, be sure to check the start position of cutting on the
preview.
• With optimizing, the start position might be placed out of the object.
If the cutting line goes over the next object, space among objects on
CorelDRAW.
Cuts out inside of the object to use the outside. If checked, the
part to leave is set and the offset direction is determined.
Furthermore, cutting direction is optimized to finish cutting
surface finely.

Use the Outside

Use inside (Unchecked) Use outside (Checked)

An object is cut from 2 mm away from the object. (If the outside
is not used, use this function to cut start / end position finely.

Cut from 2 mm away from the object.

Adjust start / end

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 Cutting with CF3 Series (M-Head)

Item Description
Leaves a part of the cutting line, and cuts it last. It prevents the
work from misaligning and makes the cutting surface fine.
Joint Setting
Small or heavy media tends to misalign while cutting. To cut it
finely, withdraw the head, fix the media with tape, and then cut
the ending point.
Set the number of joint (places to leave).
It places the parts to leave for joint on the cutting line evenly.
Joint
As the places of the parts to leave varies from the joint length,
check it on the preview.
Length Set the media length to leave.
Height Set the media thickness to leave.
Pause Leaves the ending point and withdraws the head temporarily.

Joint Setting
• After setting [Joint Setting], test the cutting.

Advanced operations - others

• If multiple cutting and [Cutting Depth] is set on Output Condition Setup screen
( P.7-5), and when the cutting depth is deeper than [Height] in Plot Out screen,
Joint Setting is invalid.
• If the number of cutting is set to multiple on Output Condition Setup screen, the
jointed part is cut the times controlled by Joint Setting.
• If plural numbers are set on [Joint], you can cut a large shape, deflected media or
the like without misaligning.
• With the deflection of media, some part of the media could be lifted. To cut such a
media finely, put an extra height on [Height].

6
Joint Height Joint Length (The shadow area is the part to leave)

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 6
Click [Preview].

7
Check the cutting line. ( P.5-27)
After checking, click [Close].

• The cutting line is offset by half of [End Mill Diameter] set on Output Condition
Setup screen or set from [Edit] of Step 4 ( P.7-5). Checking the cutline on the
preview, adjust the end mill diameter on the Ouput Condition screen.

8
Click [Plot] to start cutting.

• When [Pause] is selected on [Joint Setting] of Plot Out screen, cutting stops and
the head is withdrawn.
Put tapes on the media to fix, and press [REMOTE] button of the plotter. Then the
jointed part is cut.

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 CHAPTER 7
Description of Functions

This section describes the functions of FineCut.

FineCut Menu ................................... 7-2 [Plot] Screen ................................... 7-19

How to display FineCut menu ............ 7-2 [Plot Out] Screen ............................ 7-29
Menu .................................................. 7-2 [Outline Extraction] Screen............. 7-34
[Plotter / User Setup] Screen ............ 7-4 Trace simply .....................................7-34
Plotter ................................................. 7-4 Trace with detail setting ...................7-35
Output Condition Setup ...................... 7-5 [Output to RasterLink] Screen ........ 7-37
Communication ................................ 7-14 [About FineCut] Screen .................. 7-40
Machine Setup ................................. 7-15
Setting Cutting Start Position ......... 7-41
Plot Dialog ........................................ 7-16
Alert Display ..................................... 7-17 [Online Information] Screen............ 7-42
Other ................................................ 7-18 Uninstallation of FineCut ................ 7-43
FineCut Menu
How to display FineCut menu
Display and select the FineCut menu from the following menus on CorelDRAW.

From [Tools]-[Customization] menu of CorelDRAW

Click [Tools]-[Customization]-[Workspace]-[Customization]-[Command Bars]-[FineCut] to display the
screen below.
Click the button on the screen to start each menu.

From [Tools]-[FineCut]
Click [Tools]-[FineCut] and click each menu.

Menu

Button Menu Description

Plot Sets the layout or options of an object to plot. ( P.7-19)

Plot Selected Path Plots only the selected object.

Sets the plotter used, communication condition to the plotter or

Plotter / User Setup
others. ( P.7-4)

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 FineCut Menu

Button Menu Description

Recognize Stroke Recognizes the stroke weight and overlap of the selected object.
Weight and Overlap ( P.4-2)

Frame Extraction Creates a frame for the selected object. ( P.3-4)

Trapping Traps the selected object. ( P.4-3)

Joins corner points of open paths (The path that the start and the
Join Path
end point is not connected). ( P.4-4)

Cut Start Position

Set the start position of cutting. ( P.6-3)
Setting

Register Mark Cre-

Creates register marks. ( P.3-5)
ation

Creates a precut line (weed line) around the object to tear off the
Create Weed Line
sticker with ease. ( P.4-5)

Remove Weed Line Removes the created weed line.

Outline Tools Creates the outline to cut a bitmap image. ( P.4-9)

Description of Functions
Sends the set file to RasterLink when using CJV30, CJV300/150,
Output to RasterLink
UCJV300/150 series or TPC. ( P.4-11)

Import Plot File... Imports a saved plot file. ( P.4-7)

Output Plot File... Outputs a created plot file to the plotter. ( P.4-7)

ShowEditLineTool Shows the tools to edit the outline. ( P.6-2)

Show ShadowEdge Shows the tools to create a Shadow / Edge on the object. (
Tool P.4-6)

About FineCut
Displays the Operation Manual and the latest information of Fine-
Cut. ( P.7-40) 7

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[Plotter / User Setup] Screen
Set the model or communication conditions to enable communication between FineCut and the plotter.
Click ([Plotter / User Setup] button) in the FineCut Command Bars.

• If the settings set in this screen differs from the settings on the plotter, objects cannot be out-
put normally. Be sure to set the same values as the plotter settings.

Plotter
Set the plotter connected.
Refer to the operation manual of the plotter for details.

Item Description
Model Select the plotter model connected.
• Once [Model] is selected, the default values of subsequent items are automatically
updated.
Command Select the command set on the plotter.
Step Size Select the step size set on the plotter.
Approximation Type Select the approximation type when cutting bezier curves of the object.
[Output Condition Setup...] Set media or tools. ( next page)

• If [Approximation Type] has been changed, adjust the cut conditions again.
An excessive pressure by some media could damage the cutter.
• When [CF3 (M-Head)] is selected on [Model], only [Spline] can be selected on
[Approximation Type].

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 [Plotter / User Setup] Screen

Output Condition Setup

Common to all models

• When CF3, CJV30, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 series or TPC is selected, [Default Setup] is
not displayed.

Item Description

Description of Functions
Media Name Displays the created media names (output condition).
Display /change the output condition. Select media from [Media Name] to
Condition display the output condition. Displayed items vary depending on the
selected model. ( next page)
[Add] Add the media name.
Change the media name. Select media from [Media Name], and click
[Edit]
[Edit].
Delete the media name. Select media from [Media Name], and click
[Delete]
[Delete].
[Copy] Copy the media name. Select media from [Media Name], and click [Copy].
[Sort] Sort the media name in ascending order.
Import the saved media name (output condition) files.
[Import]

[Export]
To plot with the same condition in a different environment, click [Import]
and load the saved file.
Save the all media names (output condition) to a file.
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When output condition is set by color/layer ( P.5-14), set output condi-
tions (Tool / Speed / Press / Offset) for frame or mark that cannot be set by
Default Setup color/ layer.
• This item is not displayed if the Trotec Speedy series or a Gravotech LS series is
used.

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 When CG, CJV30, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 series or TPC is
selected
• When setting output condition for each color/layer, default setting (for CG series) or the plotter
setting (for CJV30, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 series , TPC) is valid for unchecked items on
the screen below.
• For the details of each item, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

Item Description Default

Displays the number of cutting. --
Times
(CG,CJV30,TPC, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 series always displays “1”.)
Select the tool to be used. CT1
Tool
(CJV30 series and TPC does not have CT4 / CT5 / PIN.)
Speed Set cutting speed per second. 30
Press Set cutting pressure. 100
Set the length from the center of the cutter holder to the blade edge. 0.3
Offset
(It differs depending on the blade type set on the plotter.)

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 [Plotter / User Setup] Screen

When CF, CF2, DC, CF3 (except M-Head), CFL-605RT or CF22-1225 is selected
• When setting output condition for each color/layer, default setting (for CF/CF2/DC series, CFL-605RT and
CF22-1225) or the plotter setting (for CF3 series (except M-Head)) is valid for unchecked items on the
screen below.
• For the details of each item, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

Check [separation cutting direction]

and [separation position] changing
from the [separation origin].
(Displays only when [Line Separa-
tion] is selected.)

Item Description Default

Display or set the number of cutting.
To cut hard or thick media, set cutting times/speed/pressure multiple
Times times for a single cut line. 1
Click to increase the number of cutting. Set the output condition for

Description of Functions
each cutting. Click to decrease the number of cutting.
Select the tool to be used. Select the tool number or the tool
name set on the plotter.
• If set the tool number in the output conditions, check
Tool the settings of the tool of plotter side. 1
• When cutting the reverse side, be sure to select four-
point detection. If two-point detection is selected, ID
cut can not be performed.

Speed Set cutting speed per second. 30

Press Set the pressure to cut. 100
Offset Set the length from the center of cutter holder to the blade edge. 0.3
Arc Theta Correct Adjust the misalignment of origin /end point of the cutting arc. unchecked
Line Separation Check this when cutting with lines separated. unchecked
separation cut-
ting direction
Select cutting direction of the separated line.
Ends To
Inner 7
minimum line Set the minimum length of the line to be separated.
Line Sep- 30
length Click [?] to display descriptions of this item.
aration
( P.4- minimum line Set the minimum angle of the line to be separated.
30
31) angle Click [?] to display descriptions of this item.
From end
separation origin Set the origin position of the line to be separated.
point
separation posi- Specify the separating position with the distance from [separa-
10
tion tion origin].
Move to previous / next page. It displays when the number of
--
cutting is more than 4 times.

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 When CF3 series (M-Head) is selected
• For unchecked items, default setting is valid.
• For the details of each item, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

Shows the items of

output condition
below

Item Description Default

Display or set the number of cutting.
To cut hard or thick media, set cutting times/speed/pres-
sure multiple times for a single cut line.
Times 1
Click to increase the number of cutting. Set the output
condition for each cutting. Click to decrease the number
of cutting.
Tool Displays [MILLING]. --
Set the thickness of work (media) (50mm maximum). You
a Work Thickness can set only on the first column of the cutting condition set- 3
ting field.
Select cutting direction. Changing cutting direction, the fin-
ish of the cut face may improve. Cut for test with the target
media first, and check the finish.

• Up-Cut
Cuts the left side of the end mill direction as a work.
• Down-Cut
Cuts the right side of the end mill direction as a work.
Cutting Direction Upcut
End mill direction

End mill

Up-Cut Down-Cut

Set the speed of the end mill to move in the direction of

Speed 3
travel.

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 [Plotter / User Setup] Screen

Item Description Default

Set the spin times of end mill. Set the number to time
b Rpm 30x1000
1000rpm, the base number.
Set the origin position of Z axis (Length from the surface of
c Cutting Depth 3
the work to the edge of the end mill).
d Z-Speed Set the speed of the end mill to go into the work. 10
Set the end mill diameter. Offset value is set half of the set
value on this screen.
e End Mill Diameter 3
If offset is not necessary, uncheck the box of the first col-
umn of the cutting condition setting field.
Move to previous / next page. It displays when the number
--
of cutting is more than 4 times.

● Offset
When CF3 (M-Head) is selected and [End Mill Diameter] is set , the object is offset and cut as follows
depending on the object on CorelDRAW and the setting of FineCut.

• If paths are crossed, periphery is offset.

• The path in the crossed path is not cut.

Description of Functions
• If offset objects are touched each other, the objects are united.

• If copy function is used, set [Copy Margin] wide (more than 10mm), not to go one object over the next
object.

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• If one part goes over the other part when offsetting inward, the part over the other part is not cut.

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 • An open path is not offset.

• If output condition is set on each color /layer, each color /layer is offset.

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 [Plotter / User Setup] Screen

When CFL-605RT is selected

• For unchecked items, default setting is valid.
• For the details of each item, refer to the operation manual of the plotter.

Item Description Default

Times Display or set the number of cutting. 1
To cut hard or thick media, set cutting times/speed/pressure multiple
times for a single cut line.
Click to increase the number of cutting. Set the output condition for
each cutting. Click to decrease the number of cutting.
Tool Select the tool number or name of the tool to be use. 1

Description of Functions
• If set the tool number in the output conditions, check the
settings of the tool of plotter side.
• Check the pen number allocation of plotter side, and set of
FineCut.
• When cutting the reverse side, be sure to select four-point
detection. If two-point detection is selected, ID cut can not
be performed.
• If use the tool of B unit in the CFL-605RT, ruling roller, reciprocating
cutter, tangential cutter can not be used at the same time. In the case of
"cut with reciprocating cutter after ruling" or so, output the cut data for
each tool.
Speed Set cutting speed per second. 30
Press Set the pressure to cut. 100
Offset Set the length from the center of cutter holder to the blade edge. 0.3
Arc Theta Correct Adjust the misalignment of origin /end point of the cutting arc. unchecked
Line Sep- Line Separation

(
aration Separation Cut-
P.4- ting Direction
Check this when cutting with lines separated.
Select cutting direction of the separated line.
unchecked
Ends To
Inner
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31) Minimum Line Set the minimum length of the line to be separated. 30
Length Click to display descriptions of this item.
Minimum Line Set the minimum angle of the line to be separated. 30
Angle Click to display descriptions of this item.
Separation Origin Set the origin position of the line to be separated.
From
End Point
Separation Posi- Specify the separating position with the distance from [Separation 10
tion Origin].
Move to previous / next page. It displays when the number of cutting --
is more than 4 times.

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 When Trotec Speedy series is selected

Item Description Default

Times Display or set the number of cutting. 1
Speed (%) Set the speed of laser head movement. 5
Faster speeds result in shorter exposure, and slower speeds result in longer
exposure.
The higher the value, the faster the speed.
Power (%) Set the intensity of laser output. 50
The higher the value, the higher the intensity of laser output.
Pulse Frequency (Hz) Set the pulse frequency. 5000
Example: High temperatures are required for a smooth cut surface in acrylic
cutting, so set in the range of 5000–10000 Hz.

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 [Plotter / User Setup] Screen

When Gravotech LS series is selected

Item Description Default

Speed Display the number of cutting. 1
Speed (%) Set the speed of laser head movement. 5
Faster speeds result in shorter exposure, and slower speeds result
in longer exposure.
The higher the value, the faster the speed
Power (%) Set the intensity of laser output. 50
The higher the value, the higher the intensity of laser output.
Resolution(DPI) Specify the resolution to cut. 500
The resolution changes the pulse frequency.

Description of Functions
Select [Unspecified] if you want to make the cut surface smooth
with acrylic cut.

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 Communication
Set communication conditions for the plotter connected.

Item Description
Select a port connected to the plotter.
• Models that can be connected via USB: CG-FX, CG-FXII, CG-75ML, CG-60SR, CG-SRII,
CG-SRIII, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150, CFL-605RT, CF3 series
Connect the computer to the plotter and turn the power ON.
Then select [USB] on this screen, and select the name of connected device.
• Models that can be connected via LAN: CF22-1225, CFL-605RT, CG-SR III series,
Plotter communica- UCJV300/150 series
tion port Connect the PC and the plotter with the network via LAN cable. Turn ON the power supply
of the plotter.
If you cannot find the machine you want to connect in the list, turn the "IP address" check
box on, and enter the machine's IP address.
The connected machine is displayed in the [Machine name/ serial No.] format.
If multiple machines are connected, you can identify them by the serial No.
You can check the serial No. in [INFORMATION] of the plotter.
(When [Serial] is selected on [Port])
Baud Rate
Select the transfer rate.
(When [Serial] is selected on [Port])
Data Length
Select the number of data bits.
(When [Serial] is selected on [Port])
Parity
Select the parity check method.
(When [Serial] is selected on [Port])
Handshake
Select the handshake method.
[Connection test...] Test the connection to the plotter.

• Note on Serial connection

When connecting serially with CG-SR III series, set [Baud Rate] at [38400bps].
If communicating by using speed other than [38400bps], cutting quality may be decreased.
• Note on LAN connection
(1) If the network address set in the machine differs from the IP address assigned to the PC,
communication cannot be performed.
(2) Even if you select LAN in the plotter communication port, if the connected machine is not displayed,
recheck the firewall setting such as the router on the network and the security software of the PC.

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 [Plotter / User Setup] Screen

Machine Setup
Displayed when the Trotec Speedy series or a Gravotech LS series is selected.

When Trotec Speedy series is selected

Item Description Default

[Origin] Load and display the current origin from laser engraving machines in 0, 0
the Trotec Speedy series.

When Gravotech LS series is selected

Description of Functions

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Item Description Default
Printer Select the printer driver (L-Solution) for the laser engraving machines -
in the Gravotech LS series.
[Origin] Load and display the current origin from laser engraving machines in 0, 0
the Gravotech LS series.

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 Plot Dialog
Set the display of Plot screen and Output to RasterLink screen.

Item Description Default

When the sheet is not loaded properly, or [Loading Sheet When Dialog
1300mm x
Default Sheet Size Displays] is unchecked, the preview screen is displayed with the size set
2000mm
here.
Fit In
Display Type Select the display type of Plot screen or [Output to RasterLink] screen. Sheet
Width

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Alert Display
Select the state to display warnings from the following options.

Item Description Default

The path is not closed.
Open Path checked
(The start and the end points are not set to the same point.)
Stroke Weight
There is a path that the stroke weight is specified. checked
Specified
Other Path That The object may be drawn with the Mesh Fill tool of CorelDRAW.
checked
Cannot Be Plot The object is a raster image.

Description of Functions
Register Mark Two-points are corrected at the time of register mark recognition.
checked
Recognition (CG-EX only)
Output Condition
Setup on each The output conditions are set on each color or layer. checked
color/layer
Move to the Cut When executing [Move to the Cut Layer], the confirmation screen is dis-
checked
Layer played. ( P.4-15)

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 Other
Select whether or not to display “Online information” when CorelDRAW is started.

Item Description Default

Check the FineCut FineCut information is obtained when using FineCut first on CorelDRAW,
information when and if there is a new / unchecked information, the online information is dis- checked
FineCut first started played.
Automatically Apply You can automatically apply a “Favorite” registered by color or layer when unchecked
Favorite cutting.
For automatic application, set [Automatically Apply Favorite] to “ON” and
select the favorite to apply.

• Contents selected by favorite are disabled if you select

“PANEL” for the output conditions setting on a connected plot-
ter.
• Perform the following to cut if there is a color or layer in the cut
data that has not been registered in as a favorite.
Tool used : No. 1 is used.
Output conditions setting : The condition at the top of the list
of the [Media Name:] field of the
output conditions settings dialog
box ( P.7-5) is applied.

Do Not Output If Not You can set when [Automatically Apply Favorite] is set to “ON”. unchecked
Registered To Favor- Cutting is not performed for an unregistered color or layer if there is no
ites color or layer set as a favorite in the cut data.

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[Plot] Screen
Set for plotting.
To display this screen, click ([Plot] button) in the FineCut Command Bars.

6 7
1

3 8

9 10 11

12

4 5

1 Screen Display Mode

Description of Functions
Click the tab to switch the display mode.

Item Description
Preview Displays an object with colors.
Displays an object with paths (outline).
Cut Line
It is effective to confirm a white object or a cutting-line.

2 Tool Box
Move or enlarge/reduce the object.

Button Item Description

Select Tool
Move a whole object displayed.
Or move the division line of tiling.
Select and move the part of an object.
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Direct Select Tool Moving the object to a blank position of the sheet, you can use the
sheet without waste. ( P.5-16)
Move Preview Area
Change the object display area.
Tool
Enlarge or reduce the layout area.
Zoom Tool Click on the cutting area (white area) to enlarge the view. To reduce
the view, click on the layout area as pressing down the [Alt] key.

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 3 Layout Area
The white area is the effective cutting area loaded from the sheet.
It displays the sheet width along the horizontal axis and the sheet length along the vertical axis.
When the object is larger than the cutting area, mark appears to the left of Plot button. Click
mark to display the contents of the error.

4 Communication setting
Displays the communication setting. ( P.7-14)

5 Zoom Size
Change the zoom size displayed on the layout area.

Button Item Description

Fit In Sheet Size Displays the entire sheet.

Fit In Sheet Width Enlarges the sheet width to full screen.

Fit In Objects Size Enlarges the entire object to full screen.

Change the display size by selecting or entering number.

%
(0.2 to 6400 %)

zoom out / zoom in Zooms in and out the preview.

6 Plotter Name
Displays the plotter name being selected and its cutting direction.

7 Execution Button

Button Item Description

Initialize Initializes the layout of the changed object.

Loads the sheet size set on the plotter.

Sheet Loading
(except Trotec Speedy When mark appears on the left of this button, the sheet size of
series, Gravotech LS the plotter cannot be loaded.
series)
Set the plotter to the REMOTE mode and click this button.
Displays Plot Out screen. ( P.7-29)

Plot When mark appears on the left of this button, the object
is larger than the cutting area. Move the object or change the size of
the object to fit into the cutting area.

End Closes the Plot screen.

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 [Plot] Screen

8 Size input area

Total Length

Item Description Default

Click (Sheet Loading button) to display the loaded sheet size (width
Sheet Size --
and length).
Alternatively, enter the sheet size (width and length of the cutting area).

• When [CF3 (M-Head)] is selected on [Model] in Plotter/User Setup screen ( P.7-4), Fine-
Cut reduces the width and length to cut 5 mm smaller than the cutting origin of the plotter,
considering the end mill diameter of the milling. Therefore, the width and length displayed on
[Sheet Size] are 10 mm smaller than the plotter setting.

Effective area of the plotter

Sheet area of FineCut

Description of Functions
Origin of FineCut

Cutting origin of the plotter

End mill track

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 Item Description Default
Sets the origin position.
The origin reference position varies by model.
• Bottom right: CG, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150, CF3 series
• Bottom left: CF, CF2, DC series, CFL-605RT、CF22-1225
• Top left: Trotec Speedy series, Gravotech LS series
The default origin is at 0 mm (both vertically and horizontally) of the layout
area.
CG, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/ CF, CF2, DC series,
150, UCJV300/150, CF3 CFL-605RT,
series CF22-1225
Offset 0

Trotec Speedy series,

Gravotech LS series

Sets the vertical and horizontal lengths of an object.

When the “ - “ mark is shown between [vertical] and [horizontal] length col-
Size umn, the aspect ratio is retained after changing either length. --
To change the vertical and horizontal lengths separately, check the
[Unlock Scale] on the [Layout] screen below.
Sets the magnification of the vertical and horizontal lengths.
When the “ - “ mark is shown between [vertical] and [horizontal] column,
Scale ( P.5-2) the aspect ratio is retained after changing either value. --
To change the vertical and horizontal magnification separately, check the
[Unlock Scale].
Copy ( P.5-4) Enter the number of copies along the vertical and horizontal directions. 1
Copy Margin Set the margin between objects along the vertical and horizontal direc-
0
( P.5-4) tions.
Frame Makes and cuts a frame around the target object. In addition, set the dis-
(except Trotec Speedy tance between the object and the frame. It enables to peel an unneces- unchecked
series) sary part of the sticker easily.
Displays the width and the height of an object.
When multiple numbers are entered on [Copy], it displays
Total Length --
with the length of all copies. If margin or frame is set, those lengths are
also included.

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9 Layout

Button Item Description Default

Rotates the object clockwise in unit of 90 degrees.
Turn 0
Degrees (0, 90, 180, 270) are displayed in the arrow mark.

Move Click the desired direction of arrow to move the object. --

Fit Fits the object to the sheet size. --

Resets to the original layout that is changed by (Direct

Original Layout --
Select Tool).
Reverses the right and left of the object image and cuts it.

Mirror unchecked

Description of Functions
Changes the aspect ratio of the object when changing the
Unlock Scale ( P.5-2) unchecked
size.
Fixes the object position on the object created place.
If unlocked, the object is cut on the bottom right or the bottom
Origin Lock ( P.5-8) unchecked
left of the sheet. When cutting specified color or layer only,
you can use sheet without waste.
Unit Set the display unit in this screen. unchecked

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 10 Tiling ( P.5-6)
This function can not be used with CF3 (M-Head).

Dividing position

Overlap

Build

Item Description Default

[Separation] After setting the following items, click this button to separate the blocks. --
All Tiles Divides an object into the same size. --
Dividing position Set the dividing position. --
Detail Size Divides on the desired position. Move the division line using --
(Select Tool).

Overlap Sets the overlapping margin of the divided objects. 10

Show Size Displays each size of divided objects. unchecked
Build Order Select an order to paste the cut objects together.

• You cannot output multiple tiles at once when the Gravotech LS series is selected. Output one
tile at a time.

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 [Plot] Screen

Layout of divided tiles

Click [Separation] to display the setting screen as below.

Tile space

Mark

Button Item Description Default

[Cancel] Cancels the division. --
Rotates the object clockwise in unit of 90 degrees. Degrees
Turn 0
(0, 90, 180, 270) are displayed in the arrow mark.
Click the desired direction of arrow to move the divided
Move --
objects within the sheet.

Description of Functions
Mark Marks the divided objects.
checked
Select or input the mark size on the size column.
20mm
Paste the divided objects together on the marks.
Sets the space between divided objects when cutting continu-
Tiles Space 10mm
ously.

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 11 Register Mark
CG-EX series

CG-FX/FXII/75ML/60SR/SRII, TPC, CJV30, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 series

Continuous cutting

CF2, DC, CF3 series

Continuous cutting

When the mark is separated

CFL-605RT

Continuous cutting

When the mark is separated

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 [Plot] Screen

CF22-1225

Continuous cutting

When the mark is separated

Trotec Speedy Series, Gravotech LS series

Item Description Default

Description of Functions
[Detect Mark]/ Corrects the angle and the size of the detected register --
[Exit Detection Mode] button mark.
Click [Exit Detection] to cancel the detection.
Setting of continuous cutting Select the roll sheet (multi-mode) or the leaf sheet (single Roll Mode
(except Trotec Speedy Series and (Multi Mode)
mode), and set the number of continuous cutting.
Gravotech LS series)
Search Position Select the search position of the register mark. For CG, First Time
(except Trotec Speedy Series and CJV30, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 series or TPC, select
Gravotech LS series)
the first detecting position on upper boxes, and select the Continue
second or subsequent detecting position on lower boxes.
ID Certification Mode Check this when cutting with ID certification mode by CG-
unchecked
(except Trotec Speedy Series and
75ML.
Gravotech LS series)
Size Adjust
(except Trotec Speedy Series and
Gravotech LS series)
When the size of the actual data and the printed media are
different due to the media type or printing environment, the
frame can be cut aligning with the printed media.
checked
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• When cutting fixed-shape items like paper packs, uncheck [Size
Adjust]. If checked, the size may be misaligned.
Reverse Cut Mode Cuts from the back, not from the printed face. unchecked
(CF2, DC, CF3 series, (CF2, DC, CF3 series: P.3-33, CFL-605RT: P.3-
CFL-605RT, CF22-1225) 41, CF22-1225: P.3-57)
When the mark is separated Select the cut area No. and the search position of the mark --
(CF2, DC, CF3 series, to cut. (CF2, DC, CF3 series: P.3-31, CFL-605RT:
CFL-605RT, CF22-1225) P.3-39, CF22-1225: P.3-55)

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 12 Color / Layer
Select [Color] or [Layer] tab to display the information of colors or layers.
When tiling is executed, the tile list is displayed.

• Only the objects that are checked at the check box on the left are cut.
• Objects are cut in order of the list from the bottom to the top.
Drag and move each line to change the cutting order.
• In the color list, click the fill color or stroke color to display each information.
• Click the button on the upper right to specify the output condition. (Except Gravotech LS series)

fill color stroke color

Select object to cut Select output condition

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[Plot Out] Screen
Set for output.
To display this screen, click (Plot button) in the Plot screen.

Plot Condition Buttons

Options

Plot Condition
Select the output condition. Settings differ from the selected model. ( P.7-4 "[Plotter / User Setup] Screen")

CG, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, CF, CF2, DC, CF3 series

Description of Functions
UCJV300/UCJV150 series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225

Trotec Speedy series

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Gravotech LS series

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 Item Description
Plotter Condition Plots with the output condition set on the plotter.
(Default)
(except CF3 series (M-Head), Trotec • This function is not available when using the CF3 series (M-Head), the Trotec
Speedy series, Gravotech LS series) Speedy series, or a Gravotech LS series.
Select Condition Select the plot condition set on FineCut.
Click [Edit] button to add media, or to set cutting conditions by media
types. ( P.7-5)
Custom
Set plot condition on this screen. ( P.7-5)
(except CF3 series (M-Head))
ID Cut Select the hot folder of RasterLink 6 Plus to send ID data and print
[Select Hot Folder…] data.( P.5-18)
(UCJV300/150 series, The hot folder name selected before can also be selected from the list.
CFL-605RT, CF22-1225) If hot folder does not exist, create it on RasterLink6Plus.
• The folder created from the [Create a new folder] button of the folder reference
screen does not work as a hot folder. Create a hot folder from RasterLink6Plus.
[EPS]/[PDF]
(UCJV300/150 series, Print data format: Select [EPS] or [PDF].
CFL-605RT, CF22-1225)

• In the case of specifying output conditions or tools on each color or layer, the conditions
cannot be edited on this screen. Instead, click button on the right of Color / Layer tab in
Plot screen and select [Edit Plot Condition...].

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 [Plot Out] Screen

Options
Set options. Settings differ from the selected model. ( P.7-4 "[Plotter / User Setup] Screen")

CG, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 series

CF, CF2, DC, CF3 series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225

CF3 series (M-Head)

Description of Functions
Trotec Speedy series, Gravotech LS series

Item Description Default

Sort Optimizes cutting order of an object automatically. checked
If unchecked, the object is cut from the bottom of the list of the color / layer
/ Tile.

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• CG, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 series
Sorts to minimize the extra head movement for efficient cutting.
• CF, CF2, DC, CF3 series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225
Sorts to minimize the extra head movement, and to cut the inside objects first.
All Optimizes cutting order of all the objects. checked
Each Color/ --
Optimizes cutting order by each color / layer / tile.
Layer/Tile
Head Withdrawal Moves the head to the set position after cutting object.
checked
After Plot ( P.5-25 "Setting Head Position after Plotting")
(Except Trotec Speedy
series, Gravotech LS
• This function cannot be used when [Auto Cut] is checked.
series)

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 Item Description Default
Sheet Feed Before cutting data, feeds the sheet and confirms whether the entire data unchecked
(MGL-IIc for CG series can be cut.
only)
• If plotting fails, an error appears on the plotter. In this case, stop plotting, reset
the sheet, then restart plotting.
Auto Cut unchecked
(CG-FX/FXII/75ML, When cutting a roll sheet continuously, the sheet is separated automati-
CJV30,CJV300/150,
cally after cutting. ( P.3-21).
UCJV300/150 series,
TPC only)
Optimize Cutting Optimizes the start position of cutting to finish finely. checked
Start Position If unchecked, cutting starts from the position that the data started to draw,
(CF, CF2, DC, CF3 series, or the start position set on the setting tool ( P.6-3).
CF22-1225, CFL-605RT, • If this is checked, please note that the cutting start position set on the setting tool
CF3 series(M Head)) becomes invalid.
Optimize Cutting checked
Direction All cut directions are counterclockwise when cutting by using closed path
(CF, CF2, DC, CF3 series,
data. ( P.6-5)
CF22-1225, CFL-605RT,
CF3 series(M Head))
Use the Outside unchecked
(CF, CF2, DC, CF3 series, Cuts out inside of the object to use the outside. If checked, offset direction
CF22-1225, CFL-605RT, is optimized.
CF3 series(M Head))
Adjust start / end An object is cut from 2 mm away from the object. (If the outside is not checked
(CF3 series(M Head)) used, use this function to cut start / end position finely.
• When CF3 (M-Head) is used, be sure to check the start position of cutting on the
preview after setting.
• If the cutting line goes over the next object, space among objects on CorelDRAW.
Joint Setting Leaves a part of the cutting line, and cuts it last. It prevents the work from checked
(CF3 series(M Head)) misaligning and makes the cutting surface fine.
Joint Set the number of joint (places to leave). 1
Length Set the length to leave. 3
Height Set the height to leave. 1
Pause Select to withdraw the head and to fix the media with tape. unchecked

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 [Plot Out] Screen

Buttons
The display content varies depending on the selected model. ( P.7-4 "[Plotter / User Setup] Screen")

CG, CJV30, TPC, CJV300/150, CF, CF2, DC, CF3 series, Gravotech LS series

UCJV300/150 series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225

Trotec Speedy series

Description of Functions
Item Description
[Plot] Starts plotting as the set conditions.
[Cancel] Cancels plotting.
[Preview] Previews the plotting with the set condition.
(Except Trotec Speedy Confirm the plotting by preview and adjust the settings.
series) ( P.5-27 "Checking the Cutting Process by Preview" )
• Before starting plotting, be sure to check the cutline on the preview.
[Save as file] Saves the plot data in a plot file.
Select the folder and click [Save].

[ID Cut...] Send ID data and print data to hot folder of RasterLink6Plus.( P.5-18 "Link Cut
(CF2/DC/CF3 series,
and Print (ID cut)" )
CFL-605RT, CF22-1225)

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[Outline Extraction] Screen
Create outline to cut bitmap images.
To display this screen, click ([Outline Tools] button) in the FineCut Command Bars.

Trace simply

Item Description
Preview Displays the image (monochrome) and the traced image.

Moves all the object being displayed.

Zooms in and out the preview.

Click on the preview to enlarge the view. To reduce the view, click
on the layout area as pressing down the [Alt] key.

Changes the displaying area of the object.

Zooms in and out the preview.

Trace Area Select Drag the slider to select the tracing area.
Move to [Small] to trace narrower area.
Move to [Large] to trace wider area.
[Trace] Click this to check the traced image on the preview.
Image display Select whether the image to be traced is displayed on the preview
or not.
If checked, a trace area set on Trace Area Select is displayed in
grey.
You can confirm the outlines to be extracted or compare the image
and the traced image.
Traced image display Select whether the traced image is displayed on the preview or not.
It becomes active when [Trace] button is clicked.

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 [Outline Extraction] Screen

Trace with detail setting

Item Description Default

Preview Displays the image (monochrome) and the traced image. --
--
Moves all the object being displayed.

Description of Functions
Zooms in and out the preview. --
Click on the preview to enlarge the view. To reduce the
view, click on the layout area as pressing down the [Alt]
key.
--
Changes the displaying area of the object.

Zooms in and out the preview. --

Trace Area Select

Easy Select Select the trace area based on luminance of image. checked
(Range: 2-255)
Approximation Select an approximate color of the color specified on the --
preview screen from the whole image.
Adjacency Select the same color area as connected to the location
specified on the preview screen.
--
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Entry column/Slider Set the range of the selected trace area. --

• For [Approximation] or [Adjacency], decreasing the slider value

enables to extract more accurate.
[Inversion] Inverses the select area. --
Noise Removal Makes a smooth line, reducing uneven outline. unchecked

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 Item Description Default
Trace Setting (recommended setting)
Beautiful Creates detail outlines. checked
Fast Extracting time is fast but the details of the outline is rough. --
Trace Setting (detail setting)
Line length Specify a length for one line. The shorter the line becomes, 1.7pt
the more elaborate in detail.
Angle Specify an angle for the top shape of line. The angle 50
increases by angle becoming small, and the curvilinear
increases by angle becoming large.
[Trace] Click this to check the traced image on the preview. --
Trace Setting (common to the recommended setting and the detail setting)
unchecked
Extracts only the outline.

Dust Removal Delete the line that is shorter part than the specified 1pt
length. Remove the extra lines created by scanning.
Image display Select whether the image to be traced is displayed on the checked
preview or not.
If checked, trace an area set on Trace Area Select is dis-
played in grey.
You can confirm the outlines to be extracted or compare
the image and the traced image.
Trace line display Displays selected tracing area. checked
Click square on the right to change the display color of the
tracing area.
Traced image display Select whether the traced image is displayed on the pre- checked
view or not.
Click square on the right to change the display color of the
traced image.

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[Output to RasterLink] Screen
When using CJV30, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 series, Trotec Speedy series, CFL-605RT, CF22-1225 or
TPC, set items to output print data and cutting data to RasterLink.
Click [Output to RasterLink] button in the FineCut menu.

Preview Setting

Display mode

Zoom size display

Preview

Description of Functions
Displays image of an object.
Item Description
Display mode
Print Displays a printed image.
Cut Displays a cut image with black line.
Print&Cut Displays a cut image on the printed image by layers with black line.
Zoom size display
Fit In Sheet Size
Displays the entire sheet.

Fit In Sheet Width

Enlarges the sheet width to full screen.

Fit In Objects Size

Displays the enlarged object to fill the screen. 7
• The display type of this screen can be set on “Plotter / User Setup” screen. ( P.7-16)

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 Setting

Item Description Default

[Cancel] Cancels the setting. --
[Output] Set EPS and output a data to RasterLink. --
Appears if an image gets out of the sheet by the object --
mark size or the copy setting.
[Select Hot Folder...] Select a hot folder of RasterLink. --
The hot folder name selected before can also be selected
from the list.
If hot folder does not exist, create it on RasterLink.
• The folder created from the [Create a new folder] button of the
folder reference screen does not work as a hot folder. Create a
hot folder from RasterLink.

Sheet Size*1 Enter an effective sheet size (width and length) set on the --
plotter. Effective size can be checked on RasterLink.
Offset*1 Set an offset (horizontal/ vertical direction) from the origin 0
on the lower right of the sheet.
Size*1 Displays the vertical and horizontal lengths of an object. --

Copy*1 Enter the number of copies of one object along the hori- 1
zontal and vertical directions.
Copy Margin*1 Enter the margin between the copied objects along the 10
horizontal and vertical directions.
Turn*1 Rotates the object anticlockwise in unit of 90 degrees. 0
Degrees (0, 90, 180, 270) are displayed in the arrow mark.
Mirror*1 Reverses the right and left of the object image and cuts it. unchecked

Unit*1 Set the display unit in this screen. mm

Sheet Feed*1 Feeds the sheet before plotting to check whether the entire checked
data can be plotted.
Auto Cut*1 When cutting a roll sheet continuously, the sheet is sepa- checked
rated automatically after completing the plotting. [Set...]
button becomes effective with this item checked.
On the screen below, set the margin length from maximum
data length (the length from the final line to the cutting
position) and cutting a data at every line. ( P.3-21)

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 [Output to RasterLink] Screen

Item Description Default

Pinch Roller Pressure*1 Sets the pinch roller pressure. [Set...] button becomes unchecked
effective with this item checked.
On the screen below, set the pinch roller pressure when
printing or cutting (ends or inner position).

Drying Time*1 Set drying time of media after printing. 0

Layer Select/Set the layer to print or plot. --

Printer Cutting
icon icon Setting by layer
• Printer icon
Click to put a mark on the printing layer.
• Cutting icon*2
Click to put a mark on the cutting layer.
• Setting by layer*1
Click button and select [Specify the Cut Condition on

Description of Functions
Each Layer] or [Specify The Tool On Each Layer].
Then, select the cutting condition or tools on the right
column of the layer names.
*1. You cannot use this for the Trotec Speedy series.
*2. Output to RasterLink is possible when you select CFL-605RT or CF22-1225, which support ID Cut (P.5-18) and can produce multi-
layer printing plates. In this case, the cutting icon cannot be selected.

• When both the print and the cut are marked on the Layer screen shown above, the plotter
prints, and then cuts the object. If the printing layer has a register mark created with the
register mark creation of FineCut, it reads the register mark position after printing, and cuts on
the more accurate position.
• When only cutting is marked on the layer screen, include the register mark in the cutting layer
to cut with the register mark loaded.
• If not setting [Specify the Cut Condition on Each Layer] or [Specify The Tool On Each Layer],
it plots with the setting of the plotter.

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• Data is placed with the margin of 0.5mm around.

• When cutting with the register mark loaded, set [1Pt] on [MARK DETECT] of CJV30,CJV300/
150, UCJV300/150 series or TPC as the number of register mark detection.
• When creating the register mark on the register mark creation of FineCut, uncheck [Leave a
rectangle as the cutting line]. If checked, the plotter cuts with a part of the rectangle missed.
( P.3-7)
(Activating [Outer Frame Cut] of Cut Condition screen is recommended.)
• When printing type2 register mark ( ), space between copies for at least the register
mark size. ( P.3-7)
• Create only one set of register mark on CorelDRAW. Creating plural marks causes an error.
• When different settings are made for each layer, RasterLinkPro4 Ver.1.1 or before cuts with
the condition shown on the top of the set layer list.
RasterLinkProVI 1.2 or later will cut with each layer setting.

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[About FineCut] Screen
Displays the operation manual of FineCut and the latest information (online information).
Click ([About FineCut] button) in the FineCut menu.

Item Description
Operation Manual Displays the Operation Manual of FineCut (This manual).
Online Information Displays the latest information or update information of FineCut.
A PC with Internet access is needed.

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Setting Cutting Start Position
The start position of cutting an object can be specified.
Click ([Cut Start Position Setting] button) in the FineCut Command Bars.

• When CF, CF2, DC, CF3 series, CFL-605RT or CF22-1225 is used, uncheck [Optimize Cut-
ting Start Position] on Plot Out screen. If checked, the cutting start position set below
becomes invalid.

Item Description
Current cutting start position Indicates with a red square dot.
Setting cutting start position Click a target node while holding down the Shift key.
The set node turns red.

Description of Functions

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[Online Information] Screen
Displays the latest information and update information of FineCut.

• This screen is not displayed when unconnected to Internet.

• To prevent this screen from displaying each time of starting CorelDRAW, set on “Plotter/User
Setup”. ( P.7-4)
• This screen is also displayed by clicking [Online Information] from of FineCut Command
Bars.
• This screen is displayed only in English or Japanese.

List

Item Description
List The list of FineCut information is displayed.
Click to display the information on the bottom column of Outline.
Double-click to display the detailed information on Web browser.
Check Put a check if the information is checked.
Checked items are not displayed when starting CorelDRAW next
time.
(However, if starting [Online Information] from FineCut Command
Bars, the checked items are also displayed.)
Release Date It is the released date of the information.
Topics It is an outline of the information.
Description Details: The details of the information selected above is displayed.
URL: Click to display the detailed information on Web browser.

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Uninstallation of FineCut
To uninstall FineCut, follow the procedures below.

1
Select [Control Panel]-[Programs]-[Programs and Features].

2
Click [Mimaki FineCut for Corel-
DRAW] and click [Uninstall/Change]
button.

3
When a message on the right
appears, click [Yes].

4
Click [Finish].
Uninstallation is complete.

Description of Functions

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 CHAPTER 8
Troubleshooting

This section describes the troubles and the solutions.

Troubleshooting....................................................... 8-2
Communication port error occurs while plotting................. 8-2
Sheet size does not change .............................................. 8-2
A part of contour protrudes ................................................ 8-2
Note for trapping ................................................................ 8-3
Note for cutting an object with a sharp corner ................... 8-4
Cutting and printing are misaligned when ID cut outputting
the data including image.................................................... 8-4
LAN connection fails in UCJV300 / 150 series .................. 8-5
Error Messages ....................................................... 8-6
CorelDRAW Object List ........................................... 8-7
Troubleshooting
Communication port error occurs while plotting
When using a driver software for the tablet, printer diver, or other peripheral devices using the serial port,
the following error may occur as clicking (Plot button).

In this case, change the setting to use the other port.

Sheet size does not change

When the MGL-IIc commands are used
The sheet size does not change even if shifting the origin on the plotter and click (Sheet Loading
button).
FineCut always displays the sheet size set on the plotter. In this case, the data may be cut overflowed
even if the data fits into the cutting area in the layout area.

When the MGL-Ic commands are used

FineCut displays the effective cutting area. Therefore, even if shifting the origin on the plotter, the data
can be cut normally when the data fits into the cutting area.

A part of contour protrudes

A part of contour created with Frame Extraction of FineCut may protrude.
In this case, double-click the protruded node, and delete the part with the Shape tool of CorelDRAW.
For other node editing functions, refer to the operation manual of CorelDRAW.

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 Troubleshooting

Note for trapping

When cutting trapped objects with plotters, some extra segments may be cut, because extra segments are
left while trapping.
To delete the unwanted segments, follow the procedures below.

Extra segments

1 Select [Shape Tool] on Corel-

DRAW.

2
Click unwanted segments, and
press the [Delete] key.
Delete the unwanted
segments.

Unwanted segments have

been removed.

Troubleshooting

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 Note for cutting an object with a sharp corner
Depending on the offset setting, cutting line may stick out of the media (when offset is large), or may cut
inside of the object (when offset is small). Check the previews before cutting and adjust the cutting line.

A corner of the cutting line like this

could stick out of the media.

The cutting line of some objects may protrude as the figure above.
In this case, create an offset on [Frame Extraction], edit cutting data on CorelDRAW, and then cut it by
milling.
To cut the cutting line, uncheck the [End Mill Diameter] on Output Condition Setup screen.

Cutting and printing are misaligned when ID cut outputting the data
including image
Cutting and printing may be misaligned when ID cut output data including images.

1 Select image data and create a frame at

offset 0 mm by [Offset Path].

2
Make sure that the frame at offset 0 mm
is not output.
On the [Plot] screen, make the following settings.
• Turn on "Origin Lock" checkbox on the [Layout]
tab.
• Turn off "FC Frame Layer" checkbox on the
[Layer] tab.

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 Troubleshooting

LAN connection fails in UCJV300 / 150 series

When using "UCJV300 / 150 series", if you select and output [LAN] on the [Plotter / User Setup] screen-
[Communication] tab, the following message may be displayed and output may not be possible.

In this case, you can output correctly by restarting the machine.

Troubleshooting

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Error Messages
If following messages appear, solve the problem depending on the messages.
Message Solution
No response from the plotter. Check Check the plotter is in REMOTE mode.
whether the plotter is in remote mode For serial connection, check the communication setting of
and in the correct communication. FineCut meets the setting of the plotter.
Cannot send data to the plotter. Check
Check the cable is connected correctly and not broken. For
whether the cable is connected
serial connection, connect a crossing cable.
correctly.
Cannot find the communication port.
Check “Communication” screen of “Plotter / User Setup” and
Check whether the "Communication" of
the state of the plotter.
"Plotter / User Setup" is set up correctly.
No valid serial port is found. To use
When an USB-serial adapter is used, install the driver referring
USB serial conversion adapter, install
to the manual supplied with the adapter.
the driver supplied with the adapter.
This port may be used by printer driver. If the port for FineCut is assigned to the “Port” of the printer
Check the setting of Ports tab from driver on Windows, FineCut cannot use the port. Change the
Properties of the printer driver. port of the printer driver.
Check the followings.
No USB plotter is recognized. Check
• The USB driver has been installed.
whether the USB cable is correctly
• The power of the plotter is ON.
connected and the plotter is on.
• The USB cable is connected correctly.
Media detection on the output Occurs when CJV30, CJV300/150, UCJV300/150 series or
equipment has not been completed. TPC does not detect media. Execute media detection, and
After media detection, execute again. then execute again.
Plotter other than Mimaki plotter or
Trotec Speedy series or Gravotech LS
series is connected. Connect Mimaki plotter, Trotec Speedy Series or Gravotech
FineCut is able to output to Mimaki LS series.
plotter, Trotec Speedy Series or Gravo-
tech LS series.
Register mark is not found. Create
Create register marks on the register mark creation menu of
register marks using the register mark
FineCut.
creation menu of FineCut.
Register mark data is not correct. Re-
Create register marks on the register mark creation menu of
create the register mark using the
FineCut again.
register mark creation menu of FineCut.
No available paths for FineCut in this
Select an available data.
document.
Fails to configure the internet
Check the Internet connection and the settings of the PC.
connection. Confirm the setting.
This function is not available for the
plotter model selected. This function can be used with the plotter CJV30, CJV300/
Check [Model] on [Plotter/User Setup] 150, UCJV300/150 series or TPC.
screen.
Cannot write into the folder selected.
Click [Select Hot Folder] button and Check the hot folder of RasterLinkPro is correctly selected.
check the folder.
An unexpected error occurred. Contact a distributor in your district to call for service.
No valid path. Check the data.

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CorelDRAW Object List
• Be sure to save the data before executing command of the FineCut.

• Overlapped objects sequence may be changed on the [Plot Out] - [Preview] screen.

• When executing FineCut command for Wrap Paragraph text, indent setting, or character string
combined to an other path, release the Wrap Paragraph text and the character string combined to the
other path.

• If [Plot], [Frame Extraction], or [Create Weed Line] fails, try to execute [Recognize Stroke Weight And
Overlap]. It may solve the problem.

• When FineCut command fails, try the followings.

• Reduce of increase the number of selection paths.
• Draw or erase the outline in the path.
• Remove complicated effects. (Disassemble character strings into path)
1.Select an object to remove the effects.
2.Select [Arrange] - [Break Apart] menu, [Arrange] - [Convert To Curves] menu, or [Arrange]-
[Command starting with Break*1]
(*1 A name is different depending on the running effect type)
3.Repeat step 2.

Troubleshooting

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 CorelDRAW object list in FineCut function
 : Available
P/A : Partially available
N/A : Not available
Function
Recognize
Figure Plot
Stroke Frame
Plot Selected Trapping Milling Cut
Weight And Extraction
Path
Overlap
Rectangle      
Ellipse      
Curve      
Polygon      
Star      
Complex Star      
Perfect Shapes      
Artistic Text      P/A
Paragraph Text      P/A
Bitmap N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Group      
Combine P/A P/A P/A   
Mesh Fill N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Smart Fill      
Blend      
Contour      
Distortion      
Drop Shadow N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Envelope      
Extrude P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A
Extrude Bevel P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A P/A
Transparency      
Artistic Media   P/A P/A P/A P/A
Connector  N/A P/A P/A P/A P/A
Dimension  N/A P/A P/A P/A P/A
Iens     P/A P/A
Power Clip   P/A P/A P/A P/A
Perspective      
Crop      
Symbol      
Smudge Brush      
Roughen Brush      
Roll Over N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
OLE Object N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Internet Object N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
OLE Barcode N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Guideline N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

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