How to use Graphtec FC9000 with automatic repeat option

Issue:

How to use Graphtec FC9000 with automatic repeat option

Problem:

Registration marks are not detected correctly.

The first barcode is not read.

Solution:

Make sure to use at least version 13.1 build 200421 and the following patch (after download, double click to install):

https://www.dropbox.com/s/95a1okj6m29knxj/Patch131-Graphtec.calpatch?dl=0

Caldera version 14.0 build 201207 and version 14.1 already include the required updated driver.

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How to use Grapthec FC9000 with automatic repeat option "barcodes"

1. Make sure all  print jobs are aligned to right or left side.
2. Leave enough space between the first job and the edge of the material.
3. Position the roll or the sheet in the cutter.
4. Select  roll / sheet on the cutter panel.
5. Select Link Menu and chose Option No.2 Server USB
6. Select ARMS Menu and use marks Type 2
7. Position the tool below the black mark printed next to the Graphtec code bar.
8. Select "Origin" on the cutter.
9. In the RIP via the VisualCut module,select Positioning: Automatic Repeat and Cutter step: 0.1 mm.
10. Select the job n ° 1 and I click on "cut" button.
11. On the plotter, click on the "Barcode" button and follow the instructions.
12. Position the tool under the black mark and  click on "Enter".

13. Be careful!

    Sometimes the vinyl media is highly reflective and the barcode is not detected correctly. You can use a black permanent marker to overwrite the barcode in order to be more matte.

    Be sure you are using Scan Mode 1 on Cutter, not 2.*

14. Let the cutter work ... nothing more to do, neither in Caldera VisualCUT, nor on the cutter.
15. All jobs will be detected and then split automatically.

Link to video showing the process: 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qw1rclvw91uxi6d/FC9000_automatic_repeat.mp4?dl=0

* According to FC9000 Manual :

"Select the SCAN Mode of the sensor to scan the registration marks. Select according to the media condition.

Mode 1: Select when using a general medium of white background.
Mode 2: Select when using colored media or glossy media.
Mode 3: Select when the plotter cannot scan in Mode 1 or Mode 2 with a special material.

See the Graphitec FC9000 User's manual on the link bellow:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/szk9nm3staflr1i/FC9000%2BUser%27s%2BManual.pdf?dl=0

Use the "RECOMMENDED SETTINGS" function to check the guideline for selecting a SCAN Mode.
In addition, set the registration mark adjustment value as necessary. Set the registration mark adjustment value with "+" or "-".
For Mode 1, judgment is made based on the density of the registration mark. Please set "+" for dark registration marks and "-" for pale registration marks.
For Mode 2 and Mode 3, judgment is made based on the contrast between the background and the register mark. Set it to "+" when the contrast is large, and "-" when it is small."

Additional useful information (like Mac address setting for IT purposes) can be found in the Graphtec's manual.

When using the take up roller then disable Cross Cut or use Manual Cross Cut only after rewinding or unloading. With Cross Cut enabled the take up roller will not work. See your Graphtec manual on how to disable the Cross Cut option.