Difference between revisions of "Vinyl Cutter"
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#Open CorelDRAW | #Open CorelDRAW | ||
#“Get started” select new document | #“Get started” select new document | ||
| − | File: New | + | ##File: New |
| − | Name the document | + | ##Name the document |
| − | Adjust Width and Height to fit desired image size (top left) | + | #Adjust Width and Height to fit desired image size (top left) |
#Upload Picture file | #Upload Picture file | ||
| − | It is best if picture is only two colors, or one color on a transparent background | + | ##It is best if picture is only two colors, or one color on a transparent background |
| − | Color settings can be changed in CorelDRAW by playing with the Toolbar: Effects: Adjust and the Toolbar:Effects: Transform: Invert Colors | + | ##Color settings can be changed in CorelDRAW by playing with the Toolbar: Effects: Adjust and the Toolbar:Effects: Transform: Invert Colors |
| − | Right click: Import: Select the file to upload or File: Import: Select the file to upload. (shortcut Ctrl+I) | + | ##Right click: Import: Select the file to upload or File: Import: Select the file to upload. (shortcut Ctrl+I) |
| − | To switch between rotation and re-size, click on the image | + | ##To switch between rotation and re-size, click on the image |
#Convert the picture to Bitmap | #Convert the picture to Bitmap | ||
| − | Toolbar: Bitmaps: Convert to Bitmap | + | ##Toolbar: Bitmaps: Convert to Bitmap |
| − | Change “Color mode” to Black and White (1-bit) | + | ##Change “Color mode” to Black and White (1-bit) |
#Trace The Bitmap | #Trace The Bitmap | ||
| − | Toolbar: Trace Bitmap: Outline Trace: Line Art | + | ##Toolbar: Trace Bitmap: Outline Trace: Line Art |
| − | Select the image and press f12 to open the Outline Pen | + | ##Select the image and press f12 to open the Outline Pen |
| − | Adjust Width to “hairline” and “points” | + | ##Adjust Width to “hairline” and “points” |
| − | Select a color that will allow you to see over your file. Eg, select light blue or pink if your file is black. Click okay. | + | ##Select a color that will allow you to see over your file. Eg, select light blue or pink if your file is black. Click okay. |
#If you do not notice any color changes or lines around your image, undo the trace and/ or bitmap conversion | #If you do not notice any color changes or lines around your image, undo the trace and/ or bitmap conversion | ||
| − | Play with color settings can be changed in the Toolbar: Effects: Adjust and the Toolbar:Effects: Transform: Invert Colors to get cleaner edges for the bitmap | + | ##Play with color settings can be changed in the Toolbar: Effects: Adjust and the Toolbar:Effects: Transform: Invert Colors to get cleaner edges for the bitmap |
| − | Play with the difference Outline Trace: Line Art settings for tracing the bitmap | + | ##Play with the difference Outline Trace: Line Art settings for tracing the bitmap |
#When you are satisfied with your image and trace, save the image and ready the printer | #When you are satisfied with your image and trace, save the image and ready the printer | ||
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==Preparing Printer== | ==Preparing Printer== | ||
#Turn on the printer | #Turn on the printer | ||
| − | Switch located bottom left of the printer. | + | ##Switch located bottom left of the printer. |
#Lift the lever located on right and slide in the vinyl | #Lift the lever located on right and slide in the vinyl | ||
| − | You should hear the printer “turn on” when they vinyl is inserted and covering the sensor. | + | ##You should hear the printer “turn on” when they vinyl is inserted and covering the sensor. |
#Adjust the wheels making sure they are under the white line markers and on each end of the vinyl. | #Adjust the wheels making sure they are under the white line markers and on each end of the vinyl. | ||
| − | The wheels can only be moved from the back | + | ##The wheels can only be moved from the back |
| − | Moving from the front damages the wheel | + | ##Moving from the front damages the wheel |
#Lower the lever | #Lower the lever | ||
#Hit the right arrow on the printer | #Hit the right arrow on the printer | ||
| − | The printer will size the paper and take notes. | + | ##The printer will size the paper and take notes. |
| − | Gently hold the vinyl as it is moved backwards and forwards | + | ##Gently hold the vinyl as it is moved backwards and forwards |
#Use the arrows to individually adjust the “origin” of the needles | #Use the arrows to individually adjust the “origin” of the needles | ||
| − | The origin is the bottom-left most point in the image | + | ##The origin is the bottom-left most point in the image |
| − | The origin can be moved for account for tears in the vinyl or cut sections of the vinyl | + | ##The origin can be moved for account for tears in the vinyl or cut sections of the vinyl |
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#File: Print | #File: Print | ||
#Printer: Expert Pro-60 | #Printer: Expert Pro-60 | ||
| − | Preferences (to the right of Expert Pro-60) | + | ##Preferences (to the right of Expert Pro-60) |
#Two tabs Option and Paper | #Two tabs Option and Paper | ||
| − | Paper: make sure is roughly the size of vinyl, make sure Metric (mm) | + | ##Paper: make sure is roughly the size of vinyl, make sure Metric (mm) |
| − | Option: Pen Speed: 45m/s (more delicate 39m/s, not suggested), Pen Force 30g (always) | + | ##Option: Pen Speed: 45m/s (more delicate 39m/s, not suggested), Pen Force 30g (always) |
| − | “Okay” | + | ##“Okay” |
#Layout Tab: | #Layout Tab: | ||
| − | Reposition images to: (drop down menu) Bottom Left corner | + | ##Reposition images to: (drop down menu) Bottom Left corner |
#“Okay” will print | #“Okay” will print | ||
Revision as of 12:03, 14 February 2017
Preparing Image
- Open CorelDRAW
- “Get started” select new document
- File: New
- Name the document
- Adjust Width and Height to fit desired image size (top left)
- Upload Picture file
- It is best if picture is only two colors, or one color on a transparent background
- Color settings can be changed in CorelDRAW by playing with the Toolbar: Effects: Adjust and the Toolbar:Effects: Transform: Invert Colors
- Right click: Import: Select the file to upload or File: Import: Select the file to upload. (shortcut Ctrl+I)
- To switch between rotation and re-size, click on the image
- Convert the picture to Bitmap
- Toolbar: Bitmaps: Convert to Bitmap
- Change “Color mode” to Black and White (1-bit)
- Trace The Bitmap
- Toolbar: Trace Bitmap: Outline Trace: Line Art
- Select the image and press f12 to open the Outline Pen
- Adjust Width to “hairline” and “points”
- Select a color that will allow you to see over your file. Eg, select light blue or pink if your file is black. Click okay.
- If you do not notice any color changes or lines around your image, undo the trace and/ or bitmap conversion
- Play with color settings can be changed in the Toolbar: Effects: Adjust and the Toolbar:Effects: Transform: Invert Colors to get cleaner edges for the bitmap
- Play with the difference Outline Trace: Line Art settings for tracing the bitmap
- When you are satisfied with your image and trace, save the image and ready the printer
Preparing Printer
- Turn on the printer
- Switch located bottom left of the printer.
- Lift the lever located on right and slide in the vinyl
- You should hear the printer “turn on” when they vinyl is inserted and covering the sensor.
- Adjust the wheels making sure they are under the white line markers and on each end of the vinyl.
- The wheels can only be moved from the back
- Moving from the front damages the wheel
- Lower the lever
- Hit the right arrow on the printer
- The printer will size the paper and take notes.
- Gently hold the vinyl as it is moved backwards and forwards
- Use the arrows to individually adjust the “origin” of the needles
- The origin is the bottom-left most point in the image
- The origin can be moved for account for tears in the vinyl or cut sections of the vinyl
Printing Image
- File: Print
- Printer: Expert Pro-60
- Preferences (to the right of Expert Pro-60)
- Two tabs Option and Paper
- Paper: make sure is roughly the size of vinyl, make sure Metric (mm)
- Option: Pen Speed: 45m/s (more delicate 39m/s, not suggested), Pen Force 30g (always)
- “Okay”
- Layout Tab:
- Reposition images to: (drop down menu) Bottom Left corner
- “Okay” will print
