Changing the Cutting Sequence [SORTING]
Cutting data sent from the host computer can be reordered to change the cutting sequence. (Sorting function)
If the order of data sent from the application software prevents data from being cut using a single cut, the cutting sequence can be altered to enable the data to be cut using a single cut. (This function may not be supported depending on the firmware version.)
- Depending on the application software, data may be sent to the plotter in the sequence in which it was created/edited. Single-cut cutting will not be possible in cases where data imported using a scanner has been modified, as the modified parts will be cut at the end.
Precautions when cutting using the sorting function
Sorting enables cutting in individual blocks, where one block corresponds to movement with the pen down to raising the pen.
Once one block has been cut, the block with the nearest origin position is then cut.
The host data start point and cutting direction are not changed.
● mark: Data start point = Cutting start point
Arrow: Data direction = Cutting direction
Numbers: Cutting block sequence
Features of the sorting function
Enabling the sorting function enables the following functions:
- Auto feed function:
This function detects the length of the data to be cut and pulls out the length of sheet corresponding to the data length in advance. - Area management function:
Areas can be specified in advance to cut block data contained within that area first.
Once there is no longer any block data remaining within the area, the area is expanded and cutting proceeds gradually in the sheet feed direction.
