1. Helpful Tips

Cutting Multiple Copies of the Same Data [MULTI COPY]

You can cut the data stored in the receive buffer of the machine by the specified number (up to 999 sheets).

  • The last cutting data is stored in the receive buffer. When new data is received, the already saved data is overwritten.
  • Reset the origin before executing [MULTI COPY]. Failure to do so will result in overlap cutting.
Multiple sheet cutting figure 1
  • The machine cuts the specified number of sheets of the divided cut data without separating the data.
  • If you are using FineCut/Coat9, deselect the [Sheet Feed Origin Renewal] checkbox. (This is unselected by default.)
  • [MULTI COPY] cannot be executed if the cut data contains an origin renewal command.
  • When sending the cut data from the PC, wait for at least 5 seconds before sending the next data. If the next data is sent within 5 seconds, both pieces of data may be copied. This time period can be altered using the close time setting.Notes on the setting items
  • Data will not be cut if the origin updated within the machine does not lie within the available cutting area while two-point line correction is being set. Note about the cutting area
  • If the origin mode is set to "CENTER", the intended cutting results may not be achieved. With multiple sheet cutting, it is recommended to set the origin to "Low-R".
    Multiple sheet cutting figure 2
    If the center origin is used, the data size will extend from the minimum cutting range position to the diagonally opposite maximum data size (range indicated by broken red line), resulting in excessive margins for data, as shown in the figure.
    Multiple sheet cutting figure 3
    When using the center origin, the origin position should be taken into consideration in applications such as FineCut/Coat9, and the data should be output to a position with negative coordinates from the origin. Copying uses data with a negative offset applied (indicated by blue arrow), so updating the origin for multiple sheet cutting results in cutting displaced from the origin position.
    The first image will therefore be cut in duplicate, but multiple sheet cutting must be performed without updating the origin when using the center origin.
  1. Use updown jog_ in local mode to move the carriage to the origin, in order to start multiple sheet cutting.
  1. Press the [ENTER/HOLD] key to set the origin.
  1. Press the [FUNCTION] key in local mode.
  1. Use updown jog_ to select [MULTI COPY], then press the [ENTER/HOLD] key.
  1. Use updown jog_ to select the number of copies to be cut (1 to 999), then press the [ENTER/HOLD] key.
  1. Use updown jog_ to select the interval between images to be cut (0 to 30 mm), then press the [ENTER/HOLD] key.
  • Multiple sheet cutting starts.