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1204 Centering Issue

Pinfinity

Pinfinity

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Looking for some help in a media centering problem. Ok, send the file to rip and print....in the menu towards the bottom I will apply center justify if the graphic is large or I just want it to be centered.
Well, the rip and print view shows the graphic centered, but he printer outputs the the graphic 1-1/2 - 2 " to the left of center. Are their any adjustments on the printer menu itself?...or what am I missing? apprerciate any help.
 
AUTO-FX

AUTO-FX

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Check the size of media as indicated in the rip against the actual size of your vinyl .I bet it's different.
 
Pinfinity

Pinfinity

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Ok, heres the verdict...media I am using is 30" wide exactly...printer margin set to 3mm...and still centering is off 3/4" with the margin larger on the right side facing the printer.
 
AUTO-FX

AUTO-FX

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What size is shown as the media width in your rip? What happens if you input a custom size, like 28.5" ?
 
Pinfinity

Pinfinity

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Hey Auto, you should be sending me the bill for all your assistance lol..ok let me try that out. I guess you tell I'm not MacGuiver with my printer...let ya know shortly
 
Pinfinity

Pinfinity

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I just modified the user defined measurement to 29.750" and printed out and it is now centered. Thanks Auto...why is that? 30" should be 30" right?...what gives?
 
AUTO-FX

AUTO-FX

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Dumb question here - did you try reloading the media?
If not , remove and reload the vinyl to a slightly different spot and reset the size to 30" in your rip and see what happens.
 
Pinfinity

Pinfinity

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Auto, this is my ultra dumb response...lol The spool that holds the vinyl roll has a fixed end on one side with a set screw, and to my knoweledge I don't think you are supposed to undo the set screw in that fixed position. The other end of the reel is adjustable out to the end of the unit. I can however reload the vinyl and see what happens at 30" user defined.
If this is untrue, please let me know..thanx
 
AUTO-FX

AUTO-FX

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Yes, generally true. On my older machine, there is a fine tuning knob to turn and adjust alignment within a margin of about .25 in . Your machine probably has one too. on the roller bracket at the right end (from the front).
Adjusting this shouldnt matter regarding your problem here , though. It is the sensor in the head carriage that is misreading where the media edges are, i think.
 
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Stealth Ryder

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On a VJ Printer the grey Flange (closest to th inks) is fixed, (DO NOT TRY TO MOVE IT).
Once the machine sizes the media, enter the TRUE media width in the RIP/Print window. Remember you margin size. You can adjust the print job to the left by changing the value in the POSITION BOX, for lack of a better name...
 

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Stealth Ryder

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AUTO-FX said:
Yes, generally true. On my older machine, there is a fine tuning knob to turn and adjust alignment within a margin of about .25 in . Your machine probably has one too. on the roller bracket at the right end (from the front).
Adjusting this shouldnt matter regarding your problem here , though. It is the sensor in the head carriage that is misreading where the media edges are, i think.
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Auto, his machine is a little different from yours I think... He can make the adjustment from the software... Very Simple to do.
 
Pinfinity

Pinfinity

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Stealth...thats great, so set the material default to the exact size of the material width and proceed to adjust the position accordingly? Would I have to do a small test print with each job after setting this to insure it's center?...or just set it for my lets say for the 30" material I'm using?
 
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Stealth Ryder

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Pinfinity said:
Stealth...thats great, so set the material default to the exact size of the material width and proceed to adjust the position accordingly? Would I have to do a small test print with each job after setting this to insure it's center?...or just set it for my lets say for the 30" material I'm using?
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Yes, untill you learn how much to the left you need to go for center... It will always be the same... Mathmatics My friend...
 
Pinfinity

Pinfinity

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Sir? man your makin feel really old now...lol...by the way Stealth you were one of the first guys on this forum to help me if my memory serves correctly when I purchased the mother load.
 
Pinfinity

Pinfinity

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Auto, don't even...your a great help! you have given me a lot of insight into opening my head with figuring things out. And I hope you don't mind if I could pick your brain in the future.....like probably 10 minutes from now..lol
I would love to help in any way as well...thanx again
 
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