MIMAKI CG-AR Series Technical manual

CSD200035 EN

For CG-AR series users

Support document of

cutting with register marks

(ERROR C36 MARK DETECT)

June 2023

Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd.

Ver:1.00

CSD200035 EN - 1 -

< Table of contents >

1. Register mark detection after sheet detection .........................................................3

2. Register marks creating condition...........................................................................5

3. Register mark setting...............................................................................................7

4. Plotting from FineCut..............................................................................................9

5. Register mark error when plotting via FineCut and the other errors ....................10

6. Troubleshooting..................................................................................................... 11

CSD200035 EN - 2 -

When did “ERROR C36 MARK DETECT” occur?

*In this document, the sheet is set in rear side, and the register mark detection setting is set to 1 point (recommended

setting).

* Hereafter, “FineCut/Coat9” is referred to as “FineCut” in this document.

Please check the flow chart below and check and deal with the corresponding parts.

Refer to the figure below for the positional relationship of the register marks.

* “ERROR C37 MARK ORG” and “ERROR C38 MARK SCALE” can also be dealt with by checking the items described in this

document.

1. After detecting the sheet, read register marks.

Refer to (4) of “Register mark reading after

sheet detection” (P.3)

2. Plot from FineCut after switching to the

REMOTE mode with the FUNC3 key.

Refer to “Plot from FineCut” (P.9)

Problem solved?

Did the read of TP1 work fine

and display changes to

LOCAL mode?

Were register marks read

successfully?

Check points of

YES

Please check the followings:

-Is the direction of output and data the

same?

-P4: Register mark reading after sheet

detection

-P5 - P6: Register mark creation conditions

-P7: Register mark setting

-P10: Register mark error and others when

plotting from FineCut

Please check the followings:

-P3 - P4: Register mark reading after sheet

detection

-P5 - P6: Register mark creation conditions

-P7: Register mark setting

After checking and adjusting the

settings, start from the beginning.

Start cutting

YES

Check points of

1st point

2nd point

\\\

Type 1

TP3 TP1 TP3 TP1

TP4 TP2 TP4 TP2

and later

Type 2

CSD200035 EN - 3 -

1. Register mark detection after sheet detection

(1) Are the register marks created

with FineCut?

Illustrator cannot be read.

Only register marks created with

FineCut can be detected.

(2) Is the sheet white and the black

Colored sheets and colored register

marks cannot be detected. In that

case, try with a register mark that

fills in the area around the register

mark.

(3) Is there any bleeding on the

enlarging the image when

printing?

When printing the image, do not

enlarge or reduce it.

Set the line width of the register marks to between 0.5mm and 1.0mm.

(4) Is the register mark detection

start position correct when

detecting the register marks on

the plotter?

1st point

Created with

FineCut

Created with

Illustrator

1st point

Specify the position using the

bottom-right register mark

(TP1).

Position of Light pointer

CSD200035 EN - 4 -

(5) Is the sheet tilted?

When the clamp lever is raised, the light pointer will illuminate.

You can manually move the carriage left and right. Move the carriage

between TP1 and TP2 and observe the movement line of the light pointer

to confirm the tilt of the sheet.

(6) Is the pinch roller property

positioned?

Go around the back of the main unit

and check the clamp lever pressure.

If the positioning of the pinch roller

is incorrect or if there is a

difference in clamp lever pressure

at both ends, it may cause

misalignment during transport.

Set the pinch roller under the “PINCH ROLLER SETTINGS” mark.

Are there any differences in pressure at both ends?

(7) Rotate the sheet 180 degrees and

try detecting the register marks.

If there is any debris or dirt in a

specific area, it may cause errors

during register mark detection at

the same position.

(8) Are you working in direct

sunlight or directly under

fluorescent lights?

There is possibility that the register mark

sensor is being triggered by the reflection of

fluorescent light on the sheet.

2nd point

Tilt of the sheet

Movement line of

the light pointer

2nd point

1st point

Pressure: High

Pressure: Low

“PINCH ROLLER SETTINGS” mark

1st point

180度回転

Rotate 180°

1st point

CSD200035 EN - 5 -

2. Register marks creating condition

(1) Is there any object obstructing the

area around the register marks?

If there are objects in unprintable

area, errors may occur in case of

sheet misalignment or other issues.

When the register mark is Type 1 (outward-facing register mark)

When the register mark is Type 2 (inward register mark)

(2) Is there a distance of 20mm or

more from the TP2 register mark

to the rear edge of the sheet (for

Type 2, 45 mm or more + half the

length of one side of the register

mark)?

(4) Are the pinch rollers touching

the register marks?

(5) Is there a distance between

within the range of 50mm or

more and 3000mm or less?

(6) Is the distance between TP1 and

TP2 register marks within the

range of 50mm or more and

3000mm or less?

* When the [EXPANDS] option is turned on, the cutting range expands beyond the outer edge or the pinch roller.

2nd point

1st point

2nd point

When [EXPANDS] is “OFF”

Unprintable area

Design layout

possible range

(5)

(1)

(6)

TP1

TP3

TP4

TP2

(3)

(4)

(2)

5 mm or more

(5)

(6)

TP1

TP3

TP4

TP2

Longer than the

length

Pinch roller

Design layout

possible range

(1)

Unprintable area

(3)

(4)

When [EXPANDS] is “OFF”

(2)

Pinch roller

CSD200035 EN - 6 -

(7) Is there any data or dirt in the

unprintable area?

The area around the register marks (from the corners of the register marks

to an area equal to the length of the register marks) is an unprintable area.

Ensure that no data is printed in this area and it remains free from dirt.

Incorrect register mark detection or register mark reading error could

occur.

(8) Is the length of one side of the

relation to the distance between

the register marks?

* The recommended size for the register marks will be displayed when

creating them in FineCut.

1st point

Length of the register marks

Type 1

Type 2

2nd point

CSD200035 EN - 7 -

3. Register mark setting

Execute the menu.

[MARK DETECT]

(1) How many register marks are

being used for REGISTER

MARK DETECT?

Default setting is “OFF”.

When using FineCut, set the plotter to 1-point detection, and in FineCut,

set it to 4-point detection.

(2) Do you set scale compensation?

Default setting is “OFF”.

When using FineCut, set [DIST.REVI.] to OFF.

(3) What is the length of one side of

the register mark?

Default setting is “10 mm”.

Setting range: 4 mm to 40 mm

Input a value that matches the size of one side of the register mark created

in FineCut.

(4) What is the length of the offset

values?

Default setting is “0 mm” for both [OffsetA] and [OffsetB].

[Offset A] is used for adjusting the feed direction, and [Offset B] is used

for adjusting horizontal direction. The offset represents the distance of

movement from the origin of the register mark, so it is typically set to

0.00mm. (If there are values already entered, simply press the ENTER

key.)

(5) Which shape are you using for

Default setting is “Type 1”.

Ensure that the register mark shape set on

the plotter matches the register mark

shape created in FineCut.

Outward = Type 1, Inward = Type 2

(6) How many copies do you set?

Default values for both [COPIES A] and [COPIES B] are “1”.

[COPIES A] is used for specifying the feed direction, and [COPIES B] is

used for specifying the lateral direction.

Please avoid making any changes to these values when using FineCut.

* Press the up/down key to change

the setting, press the [ENTER]

key to confirm the settings or

proceed to the next menu.

FUNC1

SET UP <ENT>

ENTER

MARK DETECT <ENT>

1st point

2nd point

1st point

\\\

MARK DETECT: 1pt

DIST.REVI.: OFF

SIZE. : 10mm

OffsetA: 0.00mm

OffsetB: 0.00mm

FORM: Type 1

Type 1

Type 2

COPIES A (↑): 1

COPIES B (<-): 1

CSD200035 EN - 8 -

(7) What are you setting the high-

speed limit to?

Default setting is “0”.

It is recommended to se the speed to 15cm/s to 20cm/s when the sheet is

sliding and the register marks cannot be read property.

(8) Do you set [SKEW CHECK]

off?

Default setting is “OFF”.

Sets the allowable sheet shift amount for continuous copying.

Normally, it should be left as “OFF”.

(9) What are you setting as

[DETECT MODE]?

Default setting is “FAST”. (High speed)

If the register mark detection is not functioning properly, set it to “PREC”

(precision) mode.

(10) What are you setting as

[SENSOR LEVEL]?

Default setting is “4”.

If the register marks are falsely detected, lower the value.

If they are not detected, increase the value.

(11) What are you setting as [MARK

FILL UP]?

Default setting is “OFF”.

If you filled in the register marks using FineCut, set it to “ON”.

(12) What are you setting as [DATA

ID CODE]?

Default setting is “OFF”.

Set it to “ON” when using the ID cut function.

2nd point

1st point

2nd point

1st point

2nd point

1st point

SPD LIMIT: 15cm/s

SKEW CHECK: OFF

DETECT MODE: FAST

SENSOR LEVEL: 4

MARK FILL UP: OFF

DATA ID CODE: OFF

CSD200035 EN - 9 -

4. Plotting from FineCut

Please follow the operation instructions.

1. Launch FineCut and click on the [Register Mark] tab in the plot screen.

* Rotate the sheet beforehand to ensure it is in the same orientation, and then click on the [Register Mark] tab.

2. Click on the [Detect Mark] button.

3. The screen will switch after recognizing the dimensions within the registration marks area.

Set the registration mark detection to “4 points detection”

for the “First Time”.

Subsequent (continue) detection will also have higher

accuracy when using 4-point detection.

4. Click on the [Plot] button.

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