OPOS 3-1
3 OPOS
The S Class 3’s highly accurate Optical Positioning System (OPOS) allows for contour cutting.
The OPOS sensor, which is mounted on the right-hand side of the tool carriage, registers
squares (marks) printed around the graphic. Because of this registration process, OPOS can
determine the exact position of the printed graphic.
The sensor automatically lowers to register the marks and rises after completing this task. The
improved sensor can virtually read any kind of media-mark combination.
In general, contour cutting includes the following steps:
1. Create the graphic and contour cut line(s).
NOTE: Most RIP software requires that the contour lines are defined in a specific
colour (spot colour). Please refer to the user manual that came with your software
or contact your software dealer for specifics.
NOTE: Do not place contour lines along the edges of graphics, otherwise the
slightest movement in the media may result in an unsatisfactory cut. Instead,
practice one of the following techniques.
1. Place contour lines just inside the graphics.
2. Place contour lines outside the graphics.
3. Create thick borders around graphics and place contour lines inside these
borders.
2. Print the graphic using a RIP that supports Print & Cut (laminate afterwards if
necessary).
3. Load the graphic into the cutter.
4. Load the media and register the marks.
5. Cut the graphic.
Many versions of cutting software have the built-in capability to make contour cutting user-
friendly and automatic. Please refer to the user manual that came with your software or contact
your software dealer for specifics.
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