GRAPHTEC CE5000-60 - Setting the Initial Cutting Position (Origin Point)

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3.6 Setting the Initial Cutting Position (Origin Point)
This function allows the starting position for cutting or plotting to be moved to the desired position.
In READY mode, use the , , , and (POSITION) keys to move the cutter pen to the new origin
point.
Press the (ORIGIN) key. The following menu is displayed and the new origin is set.
Moving the origin when the coordinate axes have been rotated gives the following results.
When the coordinate axes are rotated after the origin point is moved, the origin point is reset as shown in
the figure below. The distance “a” is retained, but the distance “b” is reset.
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When the Origin is Moved After Rotating the Coordinate Axes
When the Coordinate Axes are Rotated After Moving the Origin Point
Original origin
New origin
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ORIGIN PT SET
Original origin
New origin
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Origin moved
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Origin moved
after rotation
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Origin moved
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