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Table of Contents
Precautions..................................................................................... 6
About This Guide ............................................................................ 7
Notation used in this guide ................................................................... 7
Symbols used in this guide ................................................................... 7
How to obtain this guide and related documents.................................. 7
Terminology .......................................................................................... 7
Software Configuration ......................................................................... 8
Manuals Related to RasterLink7........................................................... 9

Chapter 1 Basic Operations

1.1 Starting RasterLink7 ............................................................... 12

1.1.1 Starting from the Desktop Shortcut............................................ 12
1.1.2 Starting from the Start Menu...................................................... 12
1.2 Importing Print Data................................................................ 13
1.2.1 Importing from the File Menu..................................................... 13
1.2.2 Importing from the Hot Folder.................................................... 14
1.2.3 Sending from the Printer Driver ................................................. 15
1.2.4 Dragging and Dropping to the Job List ...................................... 15
1.2.5 Maximum Number of Jobs That Can be Registered.................. 16
1.3 Job Operations ....................................................................... 17
1.3.1 Job Operations - Functions........................................................ 17
1.3.2 Job Operations - Screen Layout ................................................ 17
1.3.3 Job Operations - Operations...................................................... 22
1.4 Log Display ............................................................................. 24
1.4.1 Log Display - Functions ............................................................. 24
1.4.2 Log Display - Screen Layout...................................................... 24
1.4.3 Log Display - Operations ........................................................... 25
1.5 Exiting RasterLink7................................................................. 26

Chapter 2 Menus

2.1 File (Open/Restore/Exit) ......................................................... 28

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2.2 Function .................................................................................. 29
2.2.1 Function Icon List....................................................................... 30
2.2.2 Properties .................................................................................. 32
2.2.3 PrintGroup ................................................................................. 42
2.2.4 Arrange ...................................................................................... 49
2.2.5 Print Condition ........................................................................... 56
2.2.6 Crop ........................................................................................... 75
2.2.7 General Print.............................................................................. 78
2.2.8 Tiling ........................................................................................ 107
2.2.9 Step & Repeat ......................................................................... 120
2.2.10 Execute.................................................................................. 127
2.2.11 Special plate .......................................................................... 134
2.2.12 Composite.............................................................................. 140
2.2.13 Layer...................................................................................... 153
2.2.14 Color Replacement ................................................................ 159
2.2.15 Favorite.................................................................................. 176
2.2.16 Duplicate................................................................................ 183
2.2.17 Backup................................................................................... 185
2.2.18 Delete .................................................................................... 188
2.2.19 Jig Print.................................................................................. 190
2.2.20 Rigid Media Placement Printing............................................. 205
2.3 Tool....................................................................................... 210
2.3.1 RGB Color chart ...................................................................... 210
2.3.2 CMYK Color chart.................................................................... 210
2.3.3 Special Color chart .................................................................. 219
2.3.4 Lab Color Chart ....................................................................... 225
2.3.5 Color Collection ....................................................................... 226
2.3.6 Calibration................................................................................ 234
2.3.7 Profile Manager ....................................................................... 234
2.3.8 Mimaki Remote Access ........................................................... 234
2.4 Environments........................................................................ 235
2.4.1 Auto Execution......................................................................... 235
2.4.2 [Option] .................................................................................... 240
2.4.3 Printer Management ................................................................ 253
2.4.4 Update notify settings... ........................................................... 257
2.4.5 Setup Work Folder................................................................... 261
2.5 About .................................................................................... 263
2.5.1 Version..................................................................................... 263

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Chapter 3 Advanced Operations

3.1 Overview of Advanced Operations ....................................... 266

3.2 Operation Details .................................................................. 267
3.2.1 Print & Cut ............................................................................... 267
3.2.2 Twin Roll Printing..................................................................... 277
3.2.3 Multilayer Printing .................................................................... 284
3.2.4 Braille Printing.......................................................................... 286

Chapter 4 Useful Functions

4.1 Job Name Search ................................................................. 288

4.1.1 Display Job Name Search Function ........................................ 288
4.1.2 Search for a Job ...................................................................... 289
4.1.3 Search Using a Barcode Reader ............................................. 290
4.2 FAQ Page Link ..................................................................... 292
4.2.1 Show the Printer FAQ Page .................................................... 292
4.3 Environment Backup/Restore ............................................... 294

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

5.1 Dealing with Error Messages................................................ 298

5.2 PC-Related Installation Issues.............................................. 306
5.2.1 Unable to connect to the Internet when using tools................. 306
5.2.2 The screen display is faulty in RasterLink7. ............................ 306
5.2.3 RasterLink7 fails to start. ......................................................... 306
5.3 Precautions Regarding Design Software.............................. 307
5.3.1 Adobe Illustrator Related Issues.............................................. 307
5.4 Macintosh Related Issues..................................................... 320
5.4.1 Precautions when using hot folders......................................... 320
5.4.2 Ways to improve import speed when printing from design
software ............................................................................................ 320
5.5 Miscellaneous ....................................................................... 321
5.5.1 Ways to improve ripping speed for images containing gradation
objects .............................................................................................. 321
5.5.2 How to improve streaking when printing with a printer equipped
with clear or primer ink...................................................................... 322
5.5.3 Composite is possible but cannot be printed ........................... 322

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Chapter 6 Appendix

6.1 Available Printing Conditions, by Model ............................... 324

6.2 Available Conditions by Cutting Device ................................ 327
6.3 Quick Reference Table of Conditions Preventing Function Icon
Selection ..................................................................................... 328
6.4 Special Conditions ................................................................ 334
6.5 About Type of Device Profile ................................................ 335
6.5.1 Generic Profile ......................................................................... 335
6.5.2 Version of Device Profile ......................................................... 335
6.5.3 About Media Name Types of v3 Profile ................................... 336

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Precautions
• Any unauthorized use or reproduction, in part or whole, of this manual is strictly prohibited.

• The information in this manual may be subject to change without notice in the future.

• Note that some of the descriptions in this manual may differ from the actual specifications due to
improvements and revisions to this software.

• Copying Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd. software described in this manual to other disks (except for the
purpose of backup) or loading it to memory other than for the purpose of running it, is strictly prohibited.

• With the exception of what is provided in the warranty provisions, Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd. does not
assume any liability for any damage (including, but not limited to, the loss of profit, indirect damage,
special damage, or other monetary damages) resulting from the use or inability to use this product. The
same shall also apply to cases where Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of
damage in advance. For example, we shall not be liable for any loss of media (work) caused by use of
this product or indirect losses caused by products created using the media.

RasterLink is a trademark or a registered trademark of Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd. in Japan and other
countries.

Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, and PostScript are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of Adobe Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Apple, Macintosh, and macOS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows 10, and Windows 11 are the registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the US and other countries.

OptiScout is a trademark or registered trademark of Euro-Systems S.à r.l. in Japan and other countries.

CorelDRAW is a trademark of Corel Corporation.

PANTONE® Colors displayed in the software application or in the user documentation may not match
PANTONE-identified standards. Consult current PANTONE Color Publications for accurate color.
PANTONE® and other Pantone trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pantone LLC in the
United States and/or other countries. Pantone LLC, 2022
PANTONE® Color support provided by the PANTONE-Licensed Harlequin RIP.

Pantone is the copyright owner of color data and/or software which are licensed to MIMAKI ENGINEERING
CO., LTD. to distribute for use only in combination with RasterLink7.
PANTONE Color Data and/or Software shall not be copied onto another disk or into memory unless as part
of the execution of RasterLink7.

Other company names and product names described in this guide are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.

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About This Guide
This document describes the functions of RasterLink7.

Notation used in this guide

• The buttons and items displayed in screens are enclosed in square brackets [ ], such as [Finish] or [Full
Color].

Symbols used in this guide

Details

Important The "Important" symbol represents information which you must know
before using RasterLink7.

Tip The "Tip" pictogram indicates useful information.

Reference Indicates reference pages with related information. Click on the text
information to display the corresponding page.

How to obtain this guide and related documents

The latest versions of this guide and related documents are available at the following location:

• Mimaki official website ([Link]

Terminology
Terms Explanation

Print data Data created by design software such as Adobe Illustrator.

or
image data

Job The work target created by reading with RasterLink7.

Scan The direction in which the printer head moves.

Feed The direction toward the rear of the printer.

Restore Refers to returning to its original state or repair (restoration, recovery).

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 Software Configuration
The software suite consists of the following software components.

RasterLink7
Software for importing image data, editing jobs created, and controlling the printer.

Profile Manager
Software for managing device profiles and input profiles used with RasterLink7. (For details
refer to the separate "Profile Manager Reference Guide".)

License Tool
License authentication is required in order to use RasterLink7.
The License Tool is a tool for license authentication. (For details, refer to the separate
"RasterLink7 Installation Guide")

Update Tool
Tool for downloading and applying the latest version of programs. (For details, refer to the
separate "RasterLink7 Installation Guide")

RasterLinkTools
Plug-in software for Adobe Illustrator for creating printing and cutting data and special color
data. (For more information, refer to the separate "RasterLinkTools Guide".)

Job Migration Tool

Tool for transferring a RasterLink6Plus or RasterLink7 jobs to RasterLink7. (For more
information, refer to the separate "Job Migration Tool Guide".)

Environment Backup
Tool for backing up RasterLink7 configuration files to a single file and listing them in other
environments. (For more information, refer to "Environment Backup/Restore"(P. 294).)

Calibration Tool
Tool for calibrating using RasterLink7. (For more information, refer to the separate
"Calibration Tool Guide".)

JobCreator
Tool for reading jobs into RasterLink7 using templates. (For more information, refer to the
separate "JobCreator Guide".)

RasterLink Interface
Tool allowing jobs to be created and printed from Simple Create without having to directly
use RasterLink7.

OptiScoutSettingTool
Tool for linking with Euro-Systems OptiScout (cutting machine control software). (For more
information, refer to the separate "OptiScout Linkage Guide".)

CuttingLink
Tool used when cutting using ID cut data in RasterLink7. (For more information, refer to
"Print & Cut"(P. 267) and the separate "ID Cut Guide".)

JigLink
Tool for managing information on jigs installed on the printer using barcodes. (For more
information, refer to the separate "Jig Barcode Function Guide".)

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 PICT
A cloud-based printer status monitoring tool.
It allows access via the RasterLink7 screen. P. 19

Mimaki Remote Access (MRA)

Tool for retrieving printer/cutting device information and for configuring the panel settings
remotely.
It can be launched from the RasterLink7 screen. "Mimaki Remote Access"(P. 234)

Manuals Related to RasterLink7

The following RasterLink7 related manuals are available at the official website of MIMAKI ENGINEERING.

l Manuals posted on the RasterLink7 manual download page

[Link]

Name of Manual Overview

Reference Guide This document

Installation Guide Describes how to install and set up RasterLink7.

Network Connection Describes how to use the RasterLink7 printer driver and hot folder via
Guide network.

Profile Manager Explains about the "Profile Manager" profile management tool.
Reference Guide

RasterLink Tools Guide Explains about the Adobe Illustrator plug-in that assists the creation of
RasterLink data.

Variable Printing Guide Explains about the variable printing function of RasterLink7.

Jig BarCode Function Explains about the "JigLink" tool for managing the information of tools used
Guide with the printer based on barcode and describes how to use it for switching
the information displayed on the panel by using the jig print function of
RasterLink7.

Calibration Tool Guide Describes how to perform color calibration by using RasterLink7.

Job Migration Tool Guide Explains about the tool for transferring a RasterLink6Plus job to RasterLink7.

ID Cut Guide (Using Describes how to print cut data added with ID cut information created by the
FineCut) "FineCut" plug-in cutting software and explains the cutting method.

OptiScout Linkage Guide Describes how to link with Euro-Systems OptiScout (cutting machine control
software).

JobCreator Guide Describes how to import jobs from templates using JobCreator in
RasterLink7.

RasterLink Interface Describes how to install RasterLinkInterface.

Installation Guide

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l Manuals posted on the manual download pages of respective printer models
Name of Manual Overview Model

White/Clear Ink Print Describes how to print with UJV100Plus white • UJV100Plus
Guide ink and clear ink.

Clear Ink Print Guide Describes how to set the effects (matte, clear, • UJV100
emboss printing) that can be expressed with the • UCJV300, UCJV330
clear ink used by a UV machine.
• JFX200EX, JFX600
• UJF-7151plus/plusII
• UJF-MKII/MKIIe

2.5DTextureMaker Guide Describes how to create data using the • JFX200EX, JFX600
technique (2.5D Texture Maker) for achieving • UJF7151plusII
bumpiness by laying a number of ink layers and
explains the printing method. • UCJV330

Multilayer Printing Guide Describes how to realize expressive printing by • UCJV300, UCJV330
using the technique (multilayer printing) for
printing multiple overlapping images in one
printing operation.

ID Cut Guide Describes how to print data added with ID cut by • Print & Cut machine
RasterLink7 and explains the cutting method.

Metallic Color Printing Describes how to create data for printing with • CJV150, CJV300,
Guide silver ink and explains the setting method. CJV300 Plus
• UJF-7151plus/plusII

Jig BarCode Function Explains about the "JigLink" tool for managing • UJF-7151plusII,
Guide the information of tools used with the printer UJF-6042MKIIe
based on barcode and describes how to use it
for switching the information displayed on the
panel by using the jig print function of
RasterLink7.

Color Glossy Print Guide Describes how to output glossy prints using only • UJF-7151plusII
color inks.

Braille Printing Guide Describes how to create data for printing braille • JFX200-1213EX,
and explains the printing method in Compliant JFX200EX-2513EX
mode. • UJF-7151plusII, UJF-
MKII/MKIIe

High-speed Braille Print Describes how to create data for printing braille • JFX200-1213EX,
Guide and explains the printing method in Standard JFX200EX-2513EX
speed mode and High speed mode. • UJF-7151plusII,
UJFMKII/MKIIe

Simple Create Describes how to output from Simple Create to • UJV300DTF-75

UJV300DTF-75 Print UJV300DTF-75 by using the print settings
Guide template.

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 Chapter 1 Basic Operations

This chapter

Describes basic operations for RasterLink7

Starting RasterLink7 ........................................12 Job Operations .................................................17

Starting from the Desktop Shortcut ............ 12 Job Operations - Functions..........................17
Starting from the Start Menu ...................... 12 Job Operations - Screen Layout ..................17
Importing Print Data ........................................13 Job Operations - Operations........................22
Importing from the File Menu ..................... 13 Log Display.......................................................24
Importing from the Hot Folder .................... 14 Log Display - Functions ...............................24
Sending from the Printer Driver.................. 15 Log Display - Screen Layout........................24
Dragging and Dropping to the Job List....... 15 Log Display - Operations .............................25
Maximum Number of Jobs That Can be Exiting RasterLink7 ..........................................26
Registered.................................................. 16
Chapter 1 Basic Operations / 1.1 Starting RasterLink7

1.1 Starting RasterLink7

Start RasterLink7 from the desktop shortcut or Start menu.

l User Account for Using RasterLink7

1. RasterLink7 can be used with either a Windows administrator or standard user account. Note, however,
that some restrictions apply to the following features when using a standard user account:
• Printer registration
• Creating hot folders and printer drivers, and recovering them when damaged
• Installing RasterLink7 and MimakiDriver
• Program updating

When using the above features, log in using an administrator account.

2. To switch between administrator and standard user accounts, first either log off or restart. RasterLink7
will not operate correctly if you use "Switch user" within Windows.

1.1.1 Starting from the Desktop Shortcut

1 Double-click the [RasterLink7] icon [ ] on the desktop.

• A User Account Control dialog appears.

2 Click [Yes].

User Account Control

• If a shield symbol is displayed on the shortcut icon, a User Account Control dialog will appear
when you start RasterLink7. Click [Yes].

1.1.2 Starting from the Start Menu

Select [Mimaki RasterLink7] - [Mimaki RasterLink7] from the Start menu. Click [Yes] on the User Account
Control dialog that appears.

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1.2 Importing Print Data

Print data can be imported using any one of the following four methods:

• Importing from the [File] menu

• Importing from the Hot Folder

• Sending from the Printer Driver

• Dragging and Dropping to the Job List

A job will be created from the imported print data.

• There is a limit set for the total number of jobs that can be managed for all of the printers
registered in RasterLink7. The default setting is 200 jobs, and this can be changed to a
maximum of 1,000 jobs. For more information, refer to "Maximum Number of Jobs That Can
be Registered"(P. 16).

1.2.1 Importing from the File Menu 1

1 Select [File] - [Open].

• The dialog can also be displayed by pressing Ctrl + O.

• The [Select file name to print] dialog appears.

2 Select the Print data, then click [OK].

• Multiple print data files can be selected.

Shortcut files to print data cannot be selected.

• Printer and favorite settings selection screen is displayed.

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3 Select a printer from [Printer Name].

4 Select the favorite settings to be applied in [Favorite].

• RasterLink7 lets you save various settings as favorites. Previously saved settings can also
be applied to newly imported print data.
• The favorite settings selected for importing will be selected automatically the next time
data is imported.

5 Click [OK].

• Print data will be imported, then a new job will be created.

1.2.2 Importing from the Hot Folder

1 Copy print data to the hot folder.

• A job will be created.

• The favorite settings will automatically be applied to the job created.

• The hot folder will automatically be set as shared when created.

• For details of how to create a hot folder, refer to P. 182.
• For more information on using hot folders over a network, refer to the separate
"RasterLink7 Network Connection Guide".

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1.2.3 Sending from the Printer Driver

1 Prints using the software with which the print data was created.

• A job will be created.

• The favorite settings will automatically be applied to the job created.

• The printer driver will automatically be set as shared when created.

• For details of how to create the printer driver, refer to P. 182.
• For more information on using printer drivers over a network, refer to the separate
"RasterLink7 Network Connection Guide".

If print data does not appear in the job list after it has been imported from a printer driver,
check the following:
• If multiple printers are registered in RasterLink7, the printer to which the print data was
imported may differ from the printer currently displayed.
Select the [Printer] tab.
• The number of jobs registered in RasterLink7 may have exceeded the maximum number
1
allowed.
"Log Display"(P. 24)Check [ ].
For more information, refer to "Maximum Number of Jobs That Can be
Registered"(P. 16).

1.2.4 Dragging and Dropping to the Job List

1 Drag and drop the print data to the [Job List] tab.

• The [Select file name to print] dialog appears.

2 Select a printer from [Printer Name].

3 Select the favorite settings to be applied in [Favorite].

4 Click [OK].

• Print data will be imported, then a new job will be created.

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1.2.5 Maximum Number of Jobs That Can be Registered

The maximum number of jobs that can be registered in the job list will be the value set using [Option] - [Job
Control] - [Number of jobs that can be registered] ( "[Option] - Operations"(P. 241)). (The initial setting is
200, and this can be set up to a maximum of 1,000 jobs.)
This number is the combined number of jobs for all of the registered printers.
If you attempt to import more upper jobs, the subsequent operation will vary, depending on the method used
to import the jobs.

(1) Importing from the [File] menu

(2) Dragging and dropping to the Job List

(3) Importing from the Hot Folder

(4) Sending from the Printer Driver

• In the case of methods (1) and (2):

The following message is displayed. Any additional jobs you attempt to register will be canceled.
Message: "The maximum number [***] of registered jobs has been exceeded. No more jobs can be
registered. Please delete unnecessary jobs." For more information, refer to "Dealing with Error
Messages"(P. 298).

• In the case of methods (3) and (4):

The following message is displayed. Any additional jobs you attempt to register will be queued.
Message: "The number of Jobs is above the limit. No more jobs can be registered. Please delete
unnecessary jobs. xx Jobs are waiting to be read. "

Once other jobs have been deleted and the total number of registered jobs is less upper, jobs will be added
toRasterLink7in the order in which they were queued. The following confirmation dialog will appear if there
are jobs remaining when you exit RasterLink7 or delete a hot folder.

• Jobs that include cutting are counted as two jobs, since they are composite jobs consisting of
both a regular job and a job with cutting attributes.

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1.3 Job Operations

1.3.1 Job Operations - Functions
RasterLink7 allows you to edit jobs created by importing image data.

1.3.2 Job Operations - Screen Layout

l Explanation of screen

1. Title Bar

The RasterLink7 version and the current user's permissions are displayed.

2. Function icons

Click on an icon to go to the setup screen for the corresponding functions. The icons for functions that are
not available are grayed out. A scroll bar is displayed if there are more icons than can fit on the screen.

• The icons displayed will vary depending on the printer being used.
• The icons that can be selected will vary depending on the individual job.
• The icons can be resized, and unwanted icons can be hidden. For more information, refer to
"Setting a function icon"(P. 255).

3. [Job List] tab

Displays the job list. This is displayed when any of the following functions are selected:

[Properties], [Arrange], [Composite], [Special plate], [Execute], [Duplicate], [Backup], [Delete]

4. [Layout Preview]

Displays the layout status for the jobs selected in [Job List].
This can be hidden or shown using the [Display] tab on the [Option] window. P. 248

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5. [Printer] tab

Displays information on the currently connected printer. This is displayed when any of the following functions
are selected:

[Properties], [Arrange], [Composite], [Special plate], [Execute], [Duplicate], [Backup], [Delete]

• The details displayed will vary depending on the printer being used.

6. [Job Queue] tab

• Displays the image data importing, RIP, and print status. This is displayed when any of the following
functions are selected:
[Properties], [Arrange], [Composite], [Special plate], [Execute], [Duplicate], [Backup], [Delete]

• "Auto executing" is displayed on the [Job Queue] tab when auto execution starts P. 239.

• The process order can be altered, and jobs can be paused, restarted, or stopped. For more information,
refer to "[Job Queue] tab"(P. 129).

7. [Printer Select] tab

Selects the corresponding screen for each printer registered in [Printer Management]. The total number of
jobs created for that printer appears next to the printer name.

Total number
of jobs

8. [Print progress] tab

Opening this tab while printing a job on a supported device displays the print start time and scheduled print
end time.

• This window is displayed when the [Environments] - [Option] - [Display] - [Display print progress] check
box is selected. "Set the display"(P. 248)

• Supported devices
JV300, JV150, CJV300, CJV150, UCJV300, JV300 Plus, CJV300 Plus, JV100, TS100, JV330, CJV330,
TS330, UCJV330, TxF150, TxF300, CJV200, JV200, TS330-DS, Tx330, Tx330-Hybrid, UJV300DTF,
UJV100, UJV100Plus, TS200, UJV200, UJ330H

• The print progress does not appear when Print & Cut jobs or pull back printing is set.

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9. [PICT] button

Access the PICT cloud-based printer status monitoring tool.

For more information about PICT, see the following website.

[Link]

10. Working disk usage

Displays the amount of disk usage on the drive where the working folder is stored.
This can be hidden or shown using the [Display] tab on the [Option] window. P. 248

l [Job List] window

• Explanation of columns

Column Overview Sort*1

[PrintGroup] Grouped jobs are linked by lines "PrintGroup"(P. 42).

[Arrange] Arranged jobs are linked by lines "Arrange - Functions"(P. 49). *2

[Composite] Composite jobs are linked by lines "Composite"(P. 140).

[Thumbnail] Displays the job thumbnails.

(Lock icon) This icon is displayed to indicate that the job is locked.
"Properties"(P. 32)

[Job Name] Displays the job names. This can be changed in Job Properties
"Properties - Functions"(P. 32).

[Attribute] Displays the job attributes. The attributes will vary depending on the
settings.
• Color: Job created from regular images.
• Cut: Job created from images including cut data.
• (Ink color) Plate Type: Job with single color replacement (
"Print a full-color job in monotone"(P. 35)) specified or job created
using special plates ( "Special plate"(P. 134)).
Other attributes are explained for the respective settings.

[Copy] Displays the copies set on the General Print screen.

[Rotation] Displays the rotation settings set on the General Print screen.

[Mirror] Displays the results of the mirror settings set on the General Print
screen and the Composite screen.

Date Displays the date and time on which the job was registered.

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Column Overview Sort*1

Last print date Displays the date and time when the last printing was performed.

Last cut date Displays the date and time when the last cutting was performed.

*1. Clicking the corresponding title row sorts by grouped (layered/arranged) job. Grouped jobs are sorted
based on the information for the top job.
*2. Sorts by job name. (Has the same effect as clicking on the job name.)

• Ripped data appears in bold font.

• The slider on the [Job List] tab can be moved up and down to adjust the list spacing.
• Right-click a column of the [Job List] to display a pop-up menu, allowing you to display or hide
individual columns. Columns are displayed if they are checked on the menu.

• Explanation of job background colors

Color Status

(white) Queued

(green) Executed
• When printing only for Print & Cut jobs, the color changes for the print job
only.
• When cutting only for Print & Cut jobs, the color changes for the cut job
only.

(cream) Printed, but no ripped data exists

• [Immediate Print] has been executed and completed
• [RIP and Print] or [Print Only] has been executed and completed with the
[Delete ripped data after print] checkbox checked

(pink) Aborted

(magenta) Error

(blue) Currently being executed

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• Explanation of pop-up (right-click) menu

Select a job and right-click to display a pop-up menu.

[Immediate Print] Executes the selected job "Execute"(P. 127).

[RIP and Print]
[RIP Only] 1
[Print Only]
[Cut <-> RIP and Print]
[Print <-> Cut]
[Cut Only]

[Top] Moves the selected job to the top of the [Job List].

[Bottom] Moves the selected job to the bottom of the [Job List].

[Duplicate] Duplicates the selected job "Duplicate"(P. 183).

[Delete Ripped Data] Deletes the ripped data for the selected job "Delete"(P. 188).

[Delete All Data] Deletes the selected job "Delete"(P. 188).

[Recreate(JobCreator)...] Imports the selected job into the JobCreator template and uses the
template to re-create the job. For more information on JobCreator,
refer to the separate "JobCreator Guide".

• When double-click the job of [Job List], moves to the General Print screen "General Print -
Screen Layout"(P. 79).

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1.3.3 Job Operations - Operations

The procedure for printing a single image is as follows.

1 Click a job in [Job List].

• The job is selected.

• To select multiple consecutive jobs, select the first job, then select another job while
depressing the [Shift] key.
• To select multiple jobs, select jobs while depressing the [Ctrl] key.

2 Select the required function from the [Function] menu or the corresponding function icon.

• This switches to the corresponding function screens "Explanation of screen"(P. 17).

3 Configure the various settings for the jobs.

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4 Click [Execute] at the bottom right of the window.

• This switches to the [Execute] screen "Execute - Screen Layout"(P. 128) and executes the
job(s) automatically.

• The method used for execution when [Execute] is clicked can be set in [Option] - [Job Control].
For more information, refer to Job execution settings ( P. 247).

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1.4 Log Display

Displays the job progress status.

1.4.1 Log Display - Functions

Log information, including job processing status, errors, and warnings, is displayed on the RasterLink7 [Log
Display] screen.

If the [Log Display] screen is closed, it is displayed by the Windows notification function.

Windows notification function:

• Closing the RasterLink7 [Log Display] screen reverts to the Windows notification function
display, but information will not be displayed if the notification function is turned off. The
notification function should be turned on if you require the information to be displayed.
• The Windows notification function displays only errors and warnings. Job processing status
information is not displayed.

1.4.2 Log Display - Screen Layout

l [Log Display] screen

1 Message display area Displays messages.

• Messages are displayed in different colors according to their type.

Red: Error
Blue: Warning
Black: Regular

l Error and warning display screen

When errors and warnings occur in RasterLink7, these are displayed as pop-up messages in the PC task
tray (bottom right of the PC screen).

1 Message type Indicated as [Warning] or [Error].

2 Message display area Displays errors and warnings.

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1.4.3 Log Display - Operations

l Display [Log Display] screen

1 Open the task tray at the bottom right of the Windows screen.

• The icons are displayed for the resident programs in the task tray.

2 Click the RasterLink7 icon.

• Or right-click, then click [Open Log Display].

1

• The [Log Display] screen is displayed, displaying the message details.

• Closing the [Log Display] screen reverts to the Windows notification function.

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1.5 Exiting RasterLink7

The procedure for exiting RasterLink7 is as follows:

• Select [File] - [Exit].

• Click the x at the top right of the window.

• Keyboard shortcut: Press the [Q] key while holding down the [Ctrl] key.

• The various job settings are saved automatically when exiting RasterLink7.
• The last used state will be restored when RasterLink7 is next started.

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This chapter

Explains the RasterLink7 menu items.

File (Open/Restore/Exit) ..................................28 Jig Print ......................................................190

Function...........................................................29 Rigid Media Placement Printing.................205
Function Icon List ....................................... 30 Tool ................................................................210
Properties................................................... 32 RGB Color chart.........................................210
PrintGroup.................................................. 42 CMYK Color chart ......................................210
Arrange ...................................................... 49 Special Color chart.....................................219
Print Condition............................................ 56 Lab Color Chart..........................................225
Crop ........................................................... 75 Color Collection..........................................226
General Print .............................................. 78 Calibration ..................................................234
Tiling......................................................... 107 Profile Manager..........................................234
Step & Repeat.......................................... 120 Mimaki Remote Access .............................234
Execute .................................................... 127 Environments .................................................235
Special plate............................................. 134 Auto Execution...........................................235
Composite ................................................ 140 [Option] ......................................................240
Layer ........................................................ 153 Printer Management ..................................253
Color Replacement .................................. 159 Update notify settings... .............................257
Favorite .................................................... 176 Setup Work Folder .....................................261
Duplicate .................................................. 183
About ..............................................................263
Backup ..................................................... 185
Version .......................................................263
Delete....................................................... 188
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2.1 File (Open/Restore/Exit)

The [File] menu at the top of the main screen allows the following operations.

l Open...
Selects and imports print data. For more information, refer to "Importing Print Data"(P. 13).

l Open (JobCreator)
Imports print data using the template with JobCreator. For more information, refer to the separate
"JobCreator Guide".

l Restore
Imports a job backup file as a current job. For more information, refer to "Backup"(P. 185).

l Exit
Exits RasterLink7.

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2.2 Function
The [Function] menu displays the function icons "Function Icon List"(P. 30) as a menu.

• The [Function] menu can be hidden using the [Function icon setting]. For more information, refer to
"Setting a function icon"(P. 255).

• The [Function] menu also displays those functions set to be hidden in Step 6 of [Function icon setting].

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2.2.1 Function Icon List

Icon Function Explanation Shortcut key Details

Properties Displays the job and printer information and Alt+I P. 32

allows the job attributes to be edited.

PrintGroup Combines multiple jobs into a single job. Alt+W P. 42

Grouped jobs can be ripped in parallel.

Arrange Combines multiple jobs into a single job. Alt+A P. 49

Print Condition Sets the print conditions. Alt+Q P. 56

Crop Crops part of a job. Alt+C P. 75

General Print Sets basic parameters such as job size, Alt+G P. 78

position, and number of copies before
printing.

Tiling Divides large jobs before printing. Alt+T P. 107

This function is unavailable with the default
settings when using a flatbed printer. *1

Step & Repeat Lays out image data with no gaps between Alt+S P. 120
them before printing.
This function is unavailable with the default
settings when using a flatbed printer. *1

Variable Edit It extracts information from the database and Alt+V -

prints out jobs with different contents one by
one. For details see the separate
"RasterLink7 Variable Print Guide".

Execute Prints and cuts the selected job. Alt+X P. 127

Also estimates the amount of ink used for
printing.

Special plate Creates a job specifically for a special color Alt+P P. 134
ink from the selected job.
This function is displayed for printers
equipped with special color ink.

Composite Combines multiple jobs on top of each other. Alt+M P. 140

Layer Configures the detailed settings for jobs Alt+L P. 153

printed with overlaid color and special color
ink.
This function is displayed for printers
equipped with special color ink.

Color Replaces the job colors with different colors. Alt+R P. 159
Replacement

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Icon Function Explanation Shortcut key Details

Favorite Saves and manages the various function Alt+E P. 176

settings as a favorite.

Duplicate Duplicates the selected job. Alt+U P. 183

Backup Creates a job backup file. Alt+B P. 185

Restores a backed-up job from a file.

Delete Deletes a job. Alt+D P. 188

Printer FAQ Opens the printer support page on the Alt+F P. 292
Mimaki website.

Jig Print Positions the job on a jig before printing. Alt+J P. 190
This function is displayed for flatbed printers.

Kebab jig printing Prints using a Kebab system. - -

This is displayed when a Kebab system is
fitted to the printer.
For more information on Kebab jig printing,
refer to the corresponding Kebab system
operation manual.
2
*1. Hidden icons can be displayed using Printer Management "Setting a function icon"(P. 255).

• Some functions may not be displayed depending on the particular printer or inkset. For more
information, refer to the individual function explanations.
• Depending on the Job settings, these cannot be selected (grayed out). For more information on
conditions that cannot be selected, refer to "Quick Reference Table of Conditions
Preventing Function Icon Selection"(P. 328).

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2.2.2 Properties
Displays the job and printer information and allows the job attributes to be edited.

Properties - Functions

[Properties] allows the following operations.

• Rename a job

• Change a full-color job to a monotone job

• Edit the settings for a special color job

• Change the UV mode settings

• Check job information

• Change the 2.5D Texture Maker settings

Properties - Screen Layout

l [Properties] screen

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1. [Lock]

Enabling this prevents the selected job settings from being altered or deleted.
A padlock icon is displayed in the [Job List] as shown below.

• Enabling this disables all functions except [Backup], [Execute].

• If even one job in a composite or arranged job is locked, all of the composite or arranged jobs
will be locked.

2. [File]

Displays the selected job and original image data information.

[Job Name] : Displays the job name. The default job name is the same as the original
image data file name. The job name can be edited as required by the user
"Rename a job"(P. 34).
[File name] : Displays the original image data file name.
[Format] : Displays the format of the original image data.
[Image Size] : Displays the size of the original image data file.
[Pages] : Displays the number of pages for the job.
[Page size] : Displays the size of each page.
[Favorites at the spool] : Displays the favorite applied when the job was imported.
[Job Attribute] : Displays the following attributes depending on the printing method. The
settings can be edited.
• [Full Color]
2
A job to be printed using the image data colors.
• [Mono Color]
This can be set when the image data is in CMYK color mode. A job to be
printed by assigning C, M, Y, or K to a specified ink color.
"Print a full-color job in monotone"(P. 35)
• [Special Color]
A job created using "Special plate". This cannot be changed to other
attributes.
"Special plate"(P. 134)
• [Cut Only]
A cut data job. This cannot be changed to other attributes.
"Print & Cut"(P. 267)
• [2.5D Texture Maker]
A 2.5D Texture Maker job.
For more information, refer to the "2.5D Texture Maker Guide" for the
corresponding printer.
[Use special color names] : Displays special color inks (such as white and clear) used for printing the
job.
[Image Edit] : Displays the settings (such as copy) made for the job.
[Color Adjustment Set] : Displays the color adjustment set used with the job.

3. [Print Condition]

Displays the following print conditions set in "Print Condition" "Print Condition"(P. 56).

• [Media] • [Resolution] • [Input Profile (ICC)]

• [Profile Name] • Overprint times • [Pass]

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• [Fast Print] • [Print Direction] • [Special Color Over Print]

• Individual heater • [Ink saving] • [Edge Optimizer]
settings

4. [Results]

Displays the various results after ripping and printing.

[Ink Consumption] : Calculates and displays the ink amounts consumed in printing for each individual
ink. This is calculated at the following times:
• When [Ink Consumption Estimation] ( "Execute"(P. 127)) is used
The amount is estimated and displayed as [Ink Consumption (Estimation)].
• When ripping or printing is performed
The amount is calculated based on the ripped data. This value will be closer to the
actual printing results compared to the estimated amount.

The ink consumption for ripping and printing is displayed only in the following cases:
• When the [Option] window - [Job Control] - [Calculate Ink Consumption] check box has been
selected
• When a printer is connected with the power turned on for ripping or printing

[Time] : Displays the time taken for individual processes (spooling, ripping, printing).
The printing time indicated varies depending on the setting of [Option] - [Display]
- [Improved accuracy of print completion time]. P. 250
[File Size] : Displays the size of ripped data.

5. [Date]

Displays the date on which the job was registered.

6. [Last Print Date]

Displays the date and time when the last printing was performed.

7. [Working Directory]

Displays the name of the working folder in which job information is saved.

Properties - Operations

l Rename a job
Jobs can be renamed. Jobs should be renamed to make them easier to identify, for example if the same
image has been imported multiple times or if jobs have been duplicated.

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1 Enter a suitable name for [Job Name] in the [Properties] tab, then click [Rename].

• The job will be renamed.

• [Job Name] in the [Job List] will also be changed accordingly.

l Print a full-color job in monotone

This is used in situations such as when printing with special color inks (e.g., white or clear).

• This can be set when the original image data is in CMYK color mode.
• This operation can also be used with vector or raster images.
• [Job Attribute] of job which is set [Variable Edit] can't change.

1 Select a job for which [Job Attribute] is set to [Full Color] in the [Properties] tab.

2 Select [Mono Color] in the [Job Attribute] list.

• The [Job Attribute] dialog appears.

2
3 Select the color in the original image to be replaced in [Source color].

4 Select the ink color to be used in [Ink].

• If more than one identical color exists, that ink color can be selected multiple times.

• In the case of full-color images, information for colors other than those specified as
[Source color] will be discarded and those colors will not be printed.
• The ink density for printing will use the density for [Source color].
• With a UV printer, the UV mode settings may vary depending on the ink after
replacement. Recheck the [UV Mode] tab.

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5 Click [OK].

• [Job Attribute] will be changed to [Mono Color] in the [Properties] tab.

• [Thumbnail] and [Attribute] in the [Job List] tab will be updated to match the conditions set.

l Editing the settings for a special color job created using Special plate
The ink color and ink density can be changed for special color ink if [Job Attribute] is set to [Special Color].

1 Select a job for which [Job Attribute] is set to [Special Color] in the [Properties] tab.

2 Click [Setup] for [Job Attribute] in the [Properties] tab.

• The [Job Attribute] dialog appears.

3 Set [Ink] and the corresponding ink density.

4 Click [OK].

• The [Thumbnail] and [Attribute] in the [Job List] will be updated accordingly if the ink is changed.

l Edit UV settings
The UV settings can be edited if using a UV printer.

1 Click [Setup] for [Job Attribute] in [File].

• The [Job Attribute] dialog appears.

2 Set the UV mode (printing method) for printing.

• The details that can be set will vary depending on the individual model and job attributes.
"UV Mode settings"(P. 38)

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3 Click [OK].

• The UV settings are applied.

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l UV Mode settings
The UV Mode can be used in combination with UV printers and job attributes as follows.

UV Mode settings is not available on the following models.

• SIJ-320UV, UJV55-320

･ When [Job Attribute] is "Color", or "White"

Color UV Mode cannot be set on the following models.

• JFX600

Models: UJV100, UCJV300, UCJV330, UJV100 Plus

[Panel Setting] : Prints using the printer UV

settings.
[User Definition] : Prints using the UV irradiation set
on this screen.

Models: UJF series (Excluding UJF-7151plusII LH100)

Sets the UV irradiation level and the number of times

and irradiation level for additional illumination during
printing.

For UJF-7151plusII LH100

• When [Job Attribute] is set "Color", glossy print is available.
For more information refer to the separate "Color Printing Guide".

Models: JFX200EX, JFX200-2513, JFX500

[Panel Setting] : Prints using the printer UV

settings.
[User Definition] : Prints using the UV irradiation set
on this screen.

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･ When [Job Attribute] is "Clear", glossy print is available.

Clear ink can be used to print with the following effects.

• [Glossy Print]
can be printed using irradiation settings to produce a smooth, glossy surface.
• [Matte Print]
can be printed using irradiation settings to produce a matte finish with a rough surface.
• [Emboss Print]
allows embossing to be achieved by overlay printing with clear ink multiple times.

Model For more information on how to print using clear ink, refer to the "Clear Ink Printing Guide".

Models: UJV100, UCJV300, UCJV330, UJV100 Plus

[Glossy Print] : No setting items required.

[Matte Print] : Illuminance can be set.

Models: UJF series, JFX series (Excluding JFX600)

[Panel Setting]

The UV illuminance will be the value set on the

printer panel.
Allows the number of clear plate overlaps to be set.
2

[Emboss Print]

[Illuminance] : Sets the illuminance for printing.

[Print] : Sets the number of overlay
printing times.
[Additional UV : With emboss printing, the ink
irradiation] does not cure with irradiation
alone when printing, thus
necessitating additional
irradiation. Set the number of
irradiation cycles together with the
irradiation illuminance.

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[Glossy Print]

[Additional UV : Performs additional irradiation to

irradiation] ensure complete ink curing after
clear ink printing. The number of
irradiation cycles can be set
together with the irradiation
illuminance.

• For JFX200EX

[Print bottom clear liquid]: Prints a matte finish in clear ink over the colors.
For more information, refer to the separate "JFX200 Clear Ink Printing Guide".

[Matte Print]

[Illuminance] : Sets the illuminance for printing.

[Additional UV : Set when additional irradiation is
irradiation] required. Sets the number of
irradiation cycles and irradiation
illuminance.

[Print and Irradiation]

Prints clear ink without using irradiation.

Allows the number of overlay printing times to be set.
[Print] : Sets the number of overlay printing
times.
[Irradiation : Sets the number of irradiation cycles
] and irradiation illuminance after
printing.

[Irradiation Only]

Performs irradiation only.

Use additional irradiation if the ink is insufficiently
cured.
[Irradiation : Sets the number of irradiation cycles
] and irradiation illuminance.

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Models: JFX600

There are no setting items for [Glossy Print] and [Matte

Print].
[Emboss Print]
[Illuminanc : Sets the illuminance for printing.
e]
[Print] : Sets the number of overlay printing
times.
･ When [Job Attribute] is "Primer"

Primer UV Mode cannot be set on the following models.

• JFX600

Models: UJF series

The same setting are available as when [Job

Attribute] is "Clear".

Models: JFX200-2513, JFX200EX, JFX500

The same setting are available as when [Job Attribute] is 2

"Color".

l Change the 2.5D Texture Maker settings

Configure the 2.5D Texture Maker settings.
For more information, refer to the "2.5D Texture Maker Guide" for the corresponding printer.

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2.2.3 PrintGroup

PrintGroup - Functions

PrintGroup are a function that allows multiple jobs to be combined and printed as a single unit.

The combined jobs are referred to as a "group", and the "group" can be duplicated and printed as needed.

PrintGroup offer the following features:

• Print with other jobs placed in the margins of a split-print job

• Specify a printing order different from the input image order

• Set margins for group-level duplication

PrintGroup - Screen Layout

l [PrintGroup] Screen

1. [Align print size]

Selecting the check box allows you to apply scale settings to all grouped images.
The width and feed size can be set, or a magnification can be specified.

2. [Grouping]

Clicking this groups the multiple jobs selected from the [Job List] tab.
Grouping may not be possible depending on the job settings.

3. [Release]

Clicking this ungroups the jobs selected from the [Job List] tab.

4. [Layout]

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Clicking this displays the edit screen for the grouped jobs selected from the [Job List] tab.

l [Image Setting] tab

1. [Job List]
Displays the print order for grouped jobs.
The job print order can be changed using the ↑↓ controls.
2. [Rotation]
Rotates the job.
3. [Mirror]
Reverses the job.
4. [Copy]
Copies and positions the job.
• The number of copies arranged in the width direction can be
specified.
• Even-numbered columns of the copied images can be
reversed.
• The margins between copies can be specified.
5. [Placement]
• The placement positions can be fixed.
6. [Outer margin]
• The margins around images can be specified.
7. [Fotoba cut mark] 2
Selecting the check box prints cut marks used with the Fotoba
Series (high-speed finishing cutter machine).

l [PrintGroup] tab
1. [Copy]
Copies and positions grouped jobs.
• The margins between copies can be specified.
2. [Placement]
• The placement positions can be fixed.
• Jobs can be arranged in the center of the media.
3. [Outer margin]
• The margins around images can be specified.

l [Board Setting] tab

1. [Margin]
The size of the print area displayed in Layout Preview can be
adjusted.
• The display area in Layout Preview will be reduced by the size
of the margins.

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l Layout Preview
1. Preview
Displays the layout image.
2. Rearrange
• Jobs can be arranged by specifying the placement algorithm.
• Jobs can be arranged by specifying the job order or copy
order.
• Jobs can be arranged at selected jig positions by selecting a
jig name and specifying it in the placement algorithm.

Precautions when selecting a jig name for layout in UJ330H

• When selecting a jig name and layout in UJ330H, the print will automatically be offset by the
amount of the standard right/bottom media margin (or the margin after it is applied if margins
are set).

PrintGroup - Operations

l Grouping jobs

1 Select multiple jobs.

• For more information on how to select multiple jobs, refer to "Job Operations -
Operations"(P. 22).

2 Click [PrintGroup] ( ) in the [Function] menu or from the Function icon.

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3 Click [Grouping].

• The multiple jobs selected in Step 1 are grouped.

• Lines are displayed for [PrintGroup] on the [Job List] tab.

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l Ungrouping

1 Select the jobs to be ungrouped on the [Job List] screen.

• To ungroup all jobs, select all the jobs.

2 Click [PrintGroup] ( ) in the [Function] menu or from the Function icon.

3 Click [Release].

• The selected jobs will be ungrouped.

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l Editing grouping

1 Select the grouped jobs in the [Job List] screen.

2 Click [Layout].

• The Layout screen appears.

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Examples of grouped job settings

Margins
Outer margin
between copies
Example: 4 copies Example: 4 copies

Copying reverse even-

numbered columns
Example: 7 copies

6th column 4th column 2nd column

• Manually set a negative value for the margin in the width direction to prevent the print area and
cut area from overlapping.

Copying grouped jobs

Example: Grouped jobs (Job B: 4 copies, Job C: 2 copies) two copies

Two grouped jobs

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2.2.4 Arrange
Combines multiple jobs into a single job.

Arrange - Functions

With RasterLink7, printing multiple jobs all together is referred to as "arranged printing".

[Arrange] allows the following operations:

• Print multiple jobs all together.

• Arrange in the center of the media.

• Cancel arrangement.

l Conditions
Maximum number of arranged jobs

Up to 100 jobs can be arranged.

Editing conditions

Jobs with the following settings cannot be arranged:

• [Tiling]

• [Step & Repeat] 2

Also, jobs cannot be arranged with other groups of jobs that have already been arranged. In such cases, the
arrangement must first be canceled before arranging.

Composite job arrangement

Multiple composite jobs can be arranged provided they satisfy the following conditions:

• For special color over-printing, the printing sequence for special colors and regular colors is the same for
all of the arranged jobs.

• With flatbed printers, the number of printing position changes is the same for all of the arranged jobs.

Print & Cut job arrangement

Multiple Print & Cut jobs can be arranged. However, it is not possible to arrange Print & Cut jobs together
with Color Only jobs or with Cut Only jobs.

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Print-related settings

Jobs cannot be arranged if the following settings differ:

• [Resolution]

• [UV Mode] (with UV printers)

Jobs can be arranged if the following print-related settings differ:

However, all of the following settings will be the same as for the first job:

• [Pass] • Overprint • [Halftone] • [Follow by data] • [Fast Print]

times
• [Cut after Print] • [Heater OFF] • Leading Margin • [Heater Standby] • [Distance
Correction]
• [Device • Fan setting • [Pause Time per Scan]
Adjustment]

Arrange - Screen Layout

l [Arrange] screen

1. [Alignment Mode]

Sets the alignment mode for the group of jobs when [Arrange] is clicked.
To position jobs individually, set the arrangement, then modify the layout using "General Print" "General
Print"(P. 78).

[Sequential] : Positions jobs in the media print direction.

[Minimize] : Positions jobs to use the media most effectively.
Jobs may be rotated automatically to optimize the layout.
[No rotation] : Positions jobs in the same way as for [Minimize], but does not rotate jobs.
[Minimize (Keep rotation)] : Positions jobs in the media print direction, retaining the rotation set on the
Print Condition screen.

2. [Scan margin], [Feed margin]

Sets the margins between jobs. This is applied when [Arrange] is clicked.
The margins can also be changed after arranging using "General Print" "General Print"(P. 78).

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3. [Arrange in the Center]

Selecting the check box positions the entire arranged job in the center of the media.
This is applied when [Arrange] is clicked.
The layout can also be changed after arranging using "General Print" "General Print"(P. 78).

4. [Arrange]

Clicking this arranges the multiple jobs selected from the [Job List] tab.
Depending on the settings, it may not be possible to arrange certain jobs "Arrange - Functions"(P. 49)

5. [Release]

Clicking this cancels the arrangement for the jobs selected from the [Job List] tab.

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Arrange - Operations

l Print multiple jobs all together.

1 Select multiple jobs.

• For more information on how to select multiple jobs, refer to "Job Operations -
Operations"(P. 22).

2 Click [Arrange] in the [Function] menu or the function icon ( ).

3 Set Alignment Mode, Margin, and select or unselect the Arrange in the Center check box, then
click [Arrange].

• The multiple jobs selected in Step 1 are arranged.

• Lines are displayed for [Arrange] on the [Job List] tab.

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4 Clicking the [ ] icon displays a preview with the jobs arranged.

Clicking [Arrange] automatically aligns the multiple jobs selected using the specified alignment
mode.
The following alignment modes are available:

• [Sequential]

Jobs will be positioned sequentially in the media feed direction. Jobs may be rotated automatically
when positioning to minimize length used.
The feed margins can be set.

Job C
Job C

Job B
2
Job B
Feed
margin

Job A
Job A

Media

• While it is possible to print multiple jobs sequentially by simply printing jobs in succession, a
preset margin will be inserted by the printer between each job.
Sequential printing for arrangement allows the feed margin between each job to be set
precisely.
• It is also possible to arrange jobs for which the number of copies has been set in [General Print].
The margin settings in [General Print] will be overwritten by the margin settings in [Arrange].

• [Minimize]

Jobs will be positioned to minimize the printing area. Jobs may be rotated automatically when
positioning.

• [No rotation]

Jobs will be positioned to minimize the printing area. The sequence in which the jobs are positioned will
be altered automatically. The jobs will not be rotated automatically. The [Rotation] setting will be
disabled on the [General Print] screen.

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• [Minimize (Keep rotation)]

Jobs will be positioned to minimize the printing area while maintaining the [Rotation] settings set on the
[Print Condition] screen.

Job C
Job C
Minimize
Feed
Job B
margin

Job A
Job B
Job A

Scan margin Media

l Arrange in the center of the media.

1 Select the [Arrange in the Center] check box.

2 Click [Arrange].

• The arranged jobs will be positioned at the horizontal center of the medium.

• When the alignment mode is [Sequential]:

The rectangular border (dotted line in figure on left) surrounding all of the jobs is positioned at the
horizontal center of the medium.

Job C Job C

Arrange in
Job B center Job B

Job A Job A

• When the alignment mode is [Minimize]:

The arranged jobs will be positioned so that the center point coincides with the horizontal center of the
medium.

Job C Job C

Arrange in
center

Job A Job A
Job B Job B

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l Cancel arrangement.

1 Select the job(s) for which arrangement is to be canceled on the [Job List] screen. To cancel
the arrangement for all jobs, select all the jobs.

2 Click [Arrange] in the [Function] menu or the function icon ( ).

3 Click [Release].

• The arrangement is canceled for the selected jobs.

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2.2.5 Print Condition

Sets the print conditions.

Print Condition - Functions

[Print Condition] allows the following operations.

• Select a device profile

• Select the output settings

• Print a color pattern*1

• Select the head unit to be used*1

• Print white at higher density*1

• Set the primer and white density*1

• Set calibration

• Printing Using LamiFit Mode

• Perform color matching

• Adjust ink levels

• Fine adjust colors

• Print small characters clearly*1

• Prints by saving ink*1

• Enable image data overprint setting

• Curve smoothing rendering

• Renders pattern object with TilingType: 2 (no distortion)

*1. Not available with all models.

l Conditions
The items that are displayed and can be set in [Print Condition] will vary depending on the individual model,
inkset, and job. For more information, refer to "Print Condition - Operations"(P. 61).

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Print Condition - Screen Layout

l [Print Condition] screen

l [Job List] tab

2

Displays the list of arranged and composed jobs.

Configure the settings for each job selected.

• When using a flatbed printer, jobs that have the same number indicated for [Output Order] on
the [Job List] tab will be printed at the same time.
The following settings on the [Print Quality] tab should be configured identically for jobs that are
to be printed simultaneously.
· [Resolution]
· [Pass]
· [Overprint]
· [Fast Print]
Depending on the printer model, other items in addition to those above must also be set
identically.

• Setting the various items with multiple jobs selected applies the same settings to all of the
selected jobs.
• Multiple jobs can be selected under the following conditions.
· When the [Print Quality] tab is displayed
→ Jobs for which [Output Order] is identical
· When the [Color Adjustment] tab is displayed
→ Jobs for which the same profile has been selected
Jobs that cannot be selected simultaneously will be grayed out on the list.

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l [Print Quality] tab

• Depending on your printer, some settings may not be displayed.

For more information, refer to "Available Printing Conditions, by Model"(P. 324).

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1. Device Profile selection

The device profile is a file containing data for adjusting print conditions and ink levels to ensure optimum
quality. One device profile exists for each printer, inkset, media, and resolution.

• Device profiles can be obtained as follows.

･ Download from the official Mimaki website
･ Download using Profile Manager
For more information, refer to the separate "RasterLink7 Installation Guide".
• Device profiles can be created using "MimakiProfileMaster3" (sold separately).

• V1 and V2 device profiles (with the ".cot" extension) which were supported by RasterLinkPro5
or earlier cannot be used with RasterLink7.

2. Output Resolution

Displays the values set for the device profile settings.

3. [Color Matching]

Matches the output colors to the input colors.

4. Estimated print time

• The estimated time when printing under the displayed conditions is displayed.

• Print time is not displayed in the following cases.

･ For print & cut jobs
2
･ When pull-back printing is set
･ When not connected to a printer with the power turned on
･ For composite jobs with multiple feed
• The estimated print time displayed applies to the conditions displayed together with logical seek
being disabled.
The print time displayed will differ significantly from the actual print time taken if logical seek is
enabled.
• The following time is not included.
･ Ripping time
･ Flushing and cleaning time during printing

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l [Color Adjustment] tab

Adjust the ink levels after color matching.

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Print Condition - Operations

l Select a device profile

1 Select either [Media] or [Resolution] for [Narrow down by] in the device profile on the [Print
Quality] tab.

• Selecting [Media] allows device profiles to be filtered in the following order.

Inkset ⇒ Media type ⇒ Media name ⇒ Resolution

• Selecting [Resolution] allows device profiles to be filtered in the following order.

Inkset ⇒ Resolution ⇒ Media type ⇒ Media name

2 Select the ink set used from the [Inkset] list.

3 Select the media type in the upper box and the media name in the lower box for [Media].

• The media type is classified based on the information registered in the device profile.
However, [Others] is displayed for the media type in device profiles that do not include this
information.
2
• Selecting [All] for media type allows all of the media to be selected by media name.
• If the media name displays [Base clear], [Base primer], [High-speed primer], [LD1], [LD2],
or [LD3], special conditions apply. For more information on how to use, refer to
"Special Conditions"(P. 334).

4 Select the output resolution from the [Resolution] list.

• Higher resolution gives higher quality but reduces the printing speed. Lower resolution increases
the printing speed, but results in lower quality. Select to suit your requirements.

• [Version] displays the version of the selected device profile.

• [Type] displays the type of the selected device profile.

• The print quality and speed will vary depending on "Select the output
settings"(P. 62).
• Selecting the [Specify device profile directly] check box allows the device profile to be
selected using the file name without filtering.

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l Select the output settings

• In this manual, the maximum feed width that can be printed per scan is called "one band".
• The values set for the device profile settings are indicated by [(Default)].

1 Select the number of passes (number of divisions per band) from the [Pass] list in [Output
Resolution] on the [Print Quality] tab.

• A larger number of passes increases the quality but reduces the printing speed.

• The following [Pass quality setting] dialog appears when [Details] is clicked.
Moving the slider to the right increases the quality but reduces the printing speed.
Clicking [OK] applies the settings.

Slider

2 Set the number of scans for each printed pass in [Overprint].

• Increasing the number of scans increases the print density.

3 Select the gradation printing method from the [Halftone] list.

4 Select from the [Print Direction] list.

• [Uni-direction]: Prints only when the print head moves from right to left.
This increases the quality compared to [Bi-direction] but reduces the printing speed.

• [Bi-direction]: Prints when the print head moves both left and right.
This reduces the quality compared to [Uni-direction] but increases the printing speed.

• The [Bi-direction] option may not be available with certain models.

5 Select [ON] or [OFF] from the [Fast Print] list.

• Selecting [ON] reduces the quality but increases the printing speed.

• The [Fast Print] option may not be available with certain models depending on the
resolution.

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l Explanation of output setting items

• [Pause Time per Scan]
Sets the time for which the head pauses after each scan.
Use ink dryness as a guideline to help you decide this setting.

• [Drying time after printing]

Sets the amount of time (ink drying time) after one file is printed until printing of the next file begins.

• [Cut Media after Print]

Cuts the media after printing and separates it from the roll.

• For Print & Cut jobs, media is not separated from the roll after printing even if [Cut Media after
Print] is selected.

• [Leading Margin], [Trailing Margin]

Sets margins before and after printing.

• Besides the margins set here, the printer also automatically adds margins.

• [Feed tail space]

Sets whether to feed the media past blank portions if there are blank spaces after images (at the top of
the original image).

• [Heater OFF]
Sets the heater off status after printing is complete.

• [Vacuum]
Sets the media vacuum strength. If media tends to adhere to the printer too much, set the vacuum
setting to low. 2
• [Top Blower]
Sets the top blower status.

• [Print Pinch Roller Pressure]

Sets the pinch roller pressure during printing.

• [Device Adjust Parameter] screen

• Post-heater/Fan-heater/Preheater/Print-heater
Sets various heater settings.
Click [Apply to printer] to send all temperature settings to the printer.
By setting the temperature before printing, you can reduce the heater temperature adjustment time
immediately before printing.
If both Post Heater 1 and Post Heater 2 are present, Post Heater 1 cannot be set to a higher
temperature than Post Heater 2. If the set temperature for Post Heater 1 is higher than that Post
Heater 2, the temperature will be unified to the temperature of Post Heater 2.
• [Media Feed Speed]
Sets the media feed speed value if accurate feeding is not possible under the default media feed
speed.
• [Feed Correction]
Corrects the media feeding amount if banding appears on printed images when roll media is printed
while it is fed forward.

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l Print a color pattern (with a roll-to-roll printer)

Color patterns are printed for checking nozzle clogging.

1 Select the [Color Pattern Print] check box.

2 Select the position for printing the color pattern from the [Print Position] list.

• [Left Side]: Prints a color pattern on the left edge of the media.

• [Right Side]: Prints a color pattern from the print origin.

• [Both]: Prints color patterns on both the print origin and the right and left edges of the media.

3 Set the print width for the color pattern to be printed on the left side using [Print width times].

• Set in a range of 1 to 5 times.

• The color pattern print width per nozzle is 1.8 mm.

• The amount of ink consumption displayed after RIP and print does not include the ink amount
consumed to print a Color pattern.

l Select a head unit to use for printing

1 Select the head unit to be used for printing in the [Use Headunit] list.

l Correct the feed and scan direction distance (flatbed printers)

1 Select the [Feed direction distance correction] check box.

2 Enter the feed direction distance for the data to be printed in [Edited image size].

3 Enter the feed direction distance (actual distance) prior to distance correction in [Printed
Image Size].

• The feed direction print size, movement, and copy margins are corrected.

4 Select the [Scan direction distance correction] check box.

5 Select [Manual correction].

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6 Enter the scan direction distance for the data to be printed in [Edited image size].

7 Enter the scan direction distance (actual distance) prior to distance correction in [Printed
Image Size].

• The scan direction print size, movement, and copy margins are corrected.

• [Auto correction] is available on the following models.

· JFX600
· JFX200EX
Selecting [Auto correction] prints using correction values stored on the printer.

l Printing white at higher density

Alters the white ink level and ink limit to increase the density of the white ink printed.

• This operation is useful when the actual white ink density printed is insufficient even when the
ink level and ink limit has been set in [Color Adjustment].

1 Select the [Printing of the White ink at higher density] check box.

l Printing special ink at recommended density

When this setting is turned on in an environment using a special ink, the ink is output at the recommended
density.
2
Example: When the recommended ink density is 70%, the special job is printed at the following density.

• Special job created at 100%: 100% x 70% = 70%

• Special job created at 50%: 50% x 70% = 35%

• It is recommended to turn on this function for printing operation (default setting: ON).

1 Turn on (or off) the [To print a Primer at the recommended density], [To print a white at the
recommended density], or [To print a Clear at the recommended density] check box according
to the color of the special ink used.

l Printing Using LamiFit Mode

Fill ink gaps with clear ink to reduce silvering during lamination.

1 Select the check box.

• Print with clear ink filled in the gaps of the color image.

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l Set calibration

Calibration settings will be enabled when a device profile with calibration data set is selected.
Calibration data can be set using either of the following two methods:
• Using RasterLink7 [Calibration] function
• Using Mimaki "MimakiProfileMaster3" profile creation software (available separately)

1 Click [Setup] in [Calibration] within the device profile.

• A dialog appears.

2 Select the following items.

• [Unused] : Color matching is performed without using calibration or equalization data.

• [Used] : Uses calibration or equalization data selected from the list underneath.
• [Newest] : Uses calibration or equalization data with the most recent creation date. The
newest data is always selected, so there is no need to reselect the data each time,
even when information is added frequently.

l Make small characters clear

1 Select the [Edge Optimizer] check box, then select [Edge Optimizer Level] (1-4).

• A higher level gives sharper printing.

• [Edge Optimizer] is also useful when printing small characters.

• This is also applied to images and illustrations.

[Edge Optimizer] is available for color ink with the exception of special color inks (white,
clear).

[Edge Optimizer] is not available for jobs with the following settings.
• [Step & Repeat]
• [Tiling]
• Jobs with register marks in FineCut

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l Set the media thickness

Setting the thickness automatically adjusts the printer table height for printing.

1 Select [Panel Setting] or [User Definition] in the [Media Thickness] tab.

• Selecting [User Definition] allows the media thickness to be specified.

• [Enable image data overprint setting]

Sets whether to print with the image data overprint setting enabled.

• [Curve Smoothing Rendering]

Sets whether to render curves in image data more smoothly.

• [Renders pattern object with TilingType: 2 (no distortion)

Renders pattern objects as they appear in the design software preview.
"Pattern objects are printed offset"(P. 317)

l Print with reduced ink consumption

The ink consumption can be reduced compared to when using the same device profile unmodified.

Ink saving cannot be set when the following profiles are selected:
• A device profile version v3.4 or earlier 2
• An emulation profile
• A 2.5D Texture Maker profile or special-purpose profile such as for print bottom clear

Ink saving can be set when the following settings are selected, but ink saving will not apply to the
areas where those settings apply:
• Entire jobs created using special plates
• Entire jobs with single color replacement
• Entire jobs with [Valid] turned off for the color matching settings
• Objects with CMYK retention specified in the color matching settings
• Colors with color replacement set in [Color Replacement]

1 Select the [Ink saving] check box.

2 Set [Level].

Increasing the value increases the ink saving, but also increases the effects on color and print
quality.
The effects of levels on color will be as follows:
• Level 1
Ink consumption is reduced without altering the original ink mixture composition as much as
possible, maintaining the overall color uniformly.
• Levels 2 to 5
Areas consisting of mixtures of CMY are replaced with black ink.
Increasing the level reduces ink consumption by narrowing the reproduction color space.

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l Perform color matching

In RasterLink7, adjusting the colors actually printed to match the data colors is referred to as color matching.

Colors can be matched based on the ICC profile and unique data.

• In RasterLink7, vector data is referred to as "illustrations", and raster data is referred to as

"images".

• In RasterLink7, color matching can be set differently for vector data and raster data.
However, if effects such as blurring and transparency are added to vector data in Adobe
Illustrator, some of the objects will be converted to raster data. Applying color matching to
objects like this will result in color differences within the same object. In order to prevent this, the
vector data and raster data color matching settings should be set identically for objects that use
effects such as blurring and transparency.

1 Enter a suitable name in [Color Matching], then click the [ ] icon.

• New settings are created.

2 Select the [Valid] check box to apply the various settings.

• The settings are divided into [Illustration] and [Image].

• The [Illustration] settings are applied to vector data.
• The [Image] settings are applied to raster data.

[Color Matching Method]

[Perceptual(I : Suited for photographs. Color matching is performed to ensure that the overall brightness
mage)] of the job is close to that of the input images.
[Saturation(Gr : Suited for illustration images. Color matching is performed to increase the overall density
aphics)] of the job.

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[Relative] : Color matching is performed to ensure that colors within the same color gamuts for the
input profile and the device profile are as close as possible.

• With [Relative], colors outside the device profile color gamut will be assimilated into the colors of
color gamuts that can be represented by the device profile even when the colors can be
represented by the input profile.
This results in blowing-out of high-saturation parts.

[Absolute] : The color matching method is the same as for [Relative]. Colors including the media color
are corrected to ensure they are close to the colors of the input profile.
This may sometimes result in color being printed even in areas that are white in the original
image data.
[Gray : These are useful when the original image data uses CMYK color mode.
Balance] CMYK adjustment is performed and color matching calculations using ICC profiles are not
performed. This should be set when color matching processing is performed in the
application.
[Relative(B : The color matching method is the same as for [Relative]. Performs black point
PC)] compensation to improve shadow gradations.

[Pure K], [Pure C], [Pure M], [Pure Y]

• These are useful when the original image data uses CMYK color mode. Color matching using an ICC
profile may result in color mixing when printing, even when the colors in the original image data have
been set as C, M, Y, or K mono colors. Selecting each check box allows printing without color mixing
occurring if C, M, Y, or K mono colors have been set.

[Input Profile (ICC)]

• Sets the input profile. Profile Manager can be used to install a target profile if available. 2
• If a profile is embedded in the original image data, the [Embedded Profile] check box is displayed.
Selecting this check box uses the embedded profile preferentially as the input profile.

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l Adjust ink levels

Adjust the ink levels after color matching processing on the [Color Adjustment] tab.

1 Enter a suitable name in [Color Adjustment Set] on the [Color Adjustment] tab, then click the
[ ] icon.

• [Color Adjustment] is dependent on the device profile.

A registered [Color Adjustment Set] will not be displayed if a different device profile is
selected.
Even if the [Color Adjustment Set] name is the same, it will be treated as a different
adjustment file if the device profiles differ. Take care when naming files.
• [Color Adjustment] cannot be edited if [Standard] is selected.
• The number of color adjustment sets that can be created is up to 300 for all printer
settings registered in RasterLink7.

2 Set the density.

• The ink levels can be adjusted for special inks such as white and silver in addition to
CMYK inks.

[Whole]

• This alters the ink limits set in the device profile by the same ratio for each ink. This is useful if the overall
ink is too dense or too thin. The ink limits are altered by the factors set here. Settings between +1% and
50% increase the ink, but the ultimate ink limit cannot exceed 100%.

Example: When the cyan ink limit is set to 70% in the device profile

[Whole] value Cyan ink limit

-50% 35%: (70% x (100 - 50)% = 35%)

-10% 63%: (70% x (100 - 10)% = 63%)

+40% 98%: (70% x (100 + +40)% = 98%)

+50% 100%: (70% x (100 + 50)% = 105%)

• While the calculation results in a value of 105%,
the ultimate ink limit cannot exceed 100%, so this
becomes 100%.

[Illustration]

• Sets the ink densities used with vector data.

• The following setting methods are available.

[Contrast] -50% to -1%

Alters the contrast in a range of Direction in which colors do not vary.
-50% to +50%.
+1% to +50%
Direction in which colors vary significantly. It increases vibrancy, but
gradations may tend to be blown out in high-density parts.

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[Black] -50% to -1%

Alters the black ink and cyan/ Reduces the black ink limit by the ratio set.
magenta/yellow ink levels in a
range of -50% to +50%. Use K- 0%
CMY adjustment if you require Enables detailed setting K-CMY adjustment. (The K-CMY adjustment
more detailed settings. setting is disabled except for 0%.)

+1% to +50%
Increases the black ink level and reduces the cyan/magenta/yellow
ink levels.

[Cyan] [Highlight]
[Magenta] Alters the ink level primarily for brighter parts.

[Yellow]
[Middle]
Alters the cyan/magenta/yellow Alters the ink level primarily for parts around 50%.
ink levels in a range of -50% to
+50%. This is useful when
adjusting hue. The ink levels are [Shadow]
changed for middle parts, but the Alters the ink level primarily for denser parts.
ink limits cannot be changed.

[Image]

• Sets the ink densities used with raster data.

• The setting methods are the same as for [Illustration].

[Special Color]
2
• Sets the ink densities used with special colors.
Alters the special color ink level in a range of -50% to +50%. The ink limit cannot be changed. Special
color density adjustment is available when using v3.3 profiles or later.

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l Fine adjust colors

Clicking [Setup] allows detailed settings for ink limits, linearization, special color ink limits, and adjusting K-
CMY mixing ratio.

• [Ink Limit]

Adjust the ink limit sliders for each of the process color inks (cyan, magenta, yellow, black. etc.). [Whole] sets
the ink limits for each color. [CMY] is the ink limit used when three or more inks are mixed together. The
overall ink limit forms the CMY color ink limit.
This setting can be used to limit the ink if ink bleeds in areas where three or more colors intermix.

The CMY ink limit is applied to each

color in areas where CMY are
intermixed.
Areas consisting of mono color or
where two colors are intermixed are
subject to the overall ink limits on the
individual colors.

C0,M0,Y0 Using the respective overall cyan, magenta, and yellow limits
C1,M1,Y1 Using the respective 3-dimensional cyan, magenta, and yellow limits

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• [Linearization]

Edit the middle tone density curves for each of the process color inks (cyan, magenta, yellow, black. etc.).
This adjusts the tones to ensure smooth gradations are printed for each ink.
The maximum density (ink limit) can also be altered here, but this should not be changed, as this makes ink
limit adjustment more difficult.

• [Special Color Ink Limit]

Adjust the densities for special color inks such as white, clear, and silver.
Initially, the densities set in [Input] are used, but the curves should be adjusted on this screen if there is
insufficient variation in the middle tone densities, such as in gradations.

• [Enable K-CMY Mixing Ratio]

Alter the curves for the black, cyan, magenta, and yellow usage ratios. Changes can be made for
illustrations and images respectively. When the input data is RGB mode, and when excessive ink tends
to be used in shadow areas, this adjustment can reduce the amounts of cyan, magenta, and yellow used
and increase the black, without changing the shadow tone appearance significantly.

• This setting cannot be used unless black is set to 0% for [Density] on the [Color Adjustment]
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Without adjustment With adjustment

Mixed color Mixed color

black curve black curve

Output
Mixed
color
black
Output Mixed color
black Mono color
black curve
Mono color
black

Mono
color Input Input
black Mixed color
Mixed color black
Mono color
black
black curve

Adjusted curve values

Input color
Mixed color Mono color Output color
A B black black Explanation
Outp Outp
C M Y K Input ut Input
ut C M Y K
(1) 64 85 64 5 64 64 64 0 64 85 64 5 Unchanged

(2) 128 150 160 5 128 128 128 0 128 150 160 5 Unchanged

(3) 200 192 200 5 192 128 192 64 136 128 136 69 CMY partially changed to K
(4) 255 255 255 5 255 128 255 128 128 128 128 133 CMY partially changed to K

Calculations for (3)

C 200 192+128=136
M 192 192+128=128
Y 200 192+128=136
K 5+64=69

C Y
M

C Y
M

K C Y K
Shaded M
portions
Remove mixed color ･ Add mixed black output
indicate CMY
black input from CMY. to CMY.
mixed with
black. ･ Add mono color black
output to K.

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2.2.6 Crop
Crops part of a job.

Crop - Functions

[Crop] allows the following operations.

• Crop a job

• [Crop] is not available for jobs with [Variable Edit] enabled.

Crop - Screen Layout

l [Crop] screen

l [Job List] tab

If multiple jobs are selected in the [Properties] function, the [Job List] tab displays the multiple jobs selected.
If [Crop] is used, select one job from the [Job List] tab.

• Multiple jobs cannot be handled together with [Crop].

l [Image Edit] tab

1. [Trimming]
Sets the range for cropping the job.

2. [Size]
Sets the size for cropping a job.

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Crop - Operations

l Crop a job

• Enlarging or reducing jobs for example using the [General Print] function will enlarge or reduce
the range cropped using [Crop].
• [Trimming] and [Size] should be set based on the size of the original image.

Set the cropping range

1 Set the cropping positions in [Trimming] on the [Image Edit] tab.

[Top] : Distance from the top edge of the job

[Left] : Distance from the left edge of the job

[Right] : Distance from the right edge of the job

[Botto : Distance from the bottom edge of the job

m]

Set the cropping size

1 Set [Width] and [Height] in [Size] on the [Image Edit] tab.

• The job will be cropped to the specified size with respect to the origin
position.

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Set cropping lines using a mouse

1 Drag and drop the pink lines on the preview.

Initialize the settings

1 Click the [Initialize] icon on the [Image Edit] tab.

Jobs spanning multiple pages

• Thumbnails and previews display the images on the first page of multi-page jobs.
2
• [Trimming] and [Size] settings are applied to all pages of multi-page jobs. Settings cannot be
changed for individual pages.

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2.2.7 General Print

Sets basic parameters such as job size, position, and number of copies before printing.

General Print - Functions

[General Print] allows the following operations.

• Enlarge and reduce jobs

• Rotate jobs

• Reverse jobs

• Deskew

• Move jobs

• Copy a job

• Set margin between jobs

• Set the printing pages

• Set printed area

• Set register marks

• Print cut lines

• Set Fotoba cut marks

• Set the XY slitter

• Set information labels

• Print

• The cut conditions can be set if a print & cut machine or cutting device is linked.
For more information, refer to "Print & Cut"(P. 267).

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General Print - Screen Layout

l [General Print] screen

l [Job List] tab

Displays the arranged job.
The various settings for the selected job can be edited on the [Image Edit] tab.
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l [Image Edit] tab

1. [Scale]
Enlarges and reduces the job.
2. [Rotation]
Rotates the job.
3. [Mirror]
Reverses the job.
4. [Deskew]
Tilts the job in the range of -45° to +45°.
5. [Position]
Sets the origin position for each job. Selecting the [Lock the
trimming position] check box locks the trimming origin position in the
display.
6. [Copy]
Copies and positions the job.
7. [Placement]
Specifies the layout of arranged jobs and copied jobs.
8. [Printing page range] (with multi-page jobs)
Sets the page(s) to be printed in the case of multi-page jobs(*).
9. [FF (Form-feed)] (for multi-page jobs)
Sets how form-feed code is sent.
10. [Print Area] (with flatbed printers)
Sets the valid print area to match the size of the media to be printed.
11. [Register Mark]
Sets register marks.
12. [Cut line]
Selecting the check box prints cut lines around the job.
13. [Fotoba cut mark]
Selecting the check box prints cut marks used with the Fotoba
Series (high-speed finishing cutter machine).
14. [XY Slitter]
Selecting the check box prints marks and reference lines for slitting.
"Set the XY slitter"(P. 100)
15. [Information Label]
Selects information to be printed.

(*) Jobs that contain multiple images within a single file, such as PDF and TIFF multi-page files, are referred
to as multi-page jobs.

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l Preview

1. [Input], [Output]

[Input] displays the original data size of the selected job.

[Output] displays the size to be output.

2. [Cursor Key Unit]

The job selected by clicking in the preview can be moved by using the cursor keys on the keyboard.
This setting allows you to specify the amount by which the job moves each time a cursor key is
pressed.

3. Layout Preview

Displays the layout in which the job(s) will be printed.

The valid print area (within the media) is shown in the layout preview as white, and areas outside this
are shown as gray.
2
The following operations can be performed on jobs selected individually in the layout preview using the
mouse. (Multiple jobs cannot be selected simultaneously.)
• Edit the settings for the various items in [Image Edit]
• Drag and move jobs
• Move jobs using the cursor keys

With a flatbed printer

• When multiple jobs have been arranged or copied, they may not fit on a single panel, making it
necessary to print several times.
In such cases, click the [ ] icon to create a new panel on which the jobs can be placed.

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• If there are multiple panels, the display indicating the number of panels at the bottom of the screen
changes to red. The [ ] icons can be clicked to select the individual panel to be
previewed.

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4. Icons

Display using media width

Displays the layout preview width using the media width.
Zoom out
Reduces the layout preview display size.
Zoom in
Increases the layout preview display size.
Refresh media width
Displayed when using a roll-to-roll printer.
Acquires the media width from the printer and refreshes the valid print area displayed in the
layout preview.
Optimize

Selecting an alignment mode P. 50, then clicking the [ ] icon allows jobs to be
positioned using the selected alignment mode. The margin settings set in Image Edit are
used.
If multiple jobs cannot be fitted on a single panel when using a flatbed printer, a new panel is
created automatically on which the remaining jobs are placed.

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Execute
Rips and prints.
The processing used for execution can be set in [Option] - [Job Control] ( P. 240).
Undo
Restores the settings for when the [General Print] screen was first opened.

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General Print - Operations

l Enlarge and reduce jobs

1 Set [Scan] and [Feed] for the job to be printed for [Scale] on the [Image Edit] tab.

• [Scan] and [Feed] can be set as ratios (%) or size.

• Selecting the [Keep aspect ratio] check box enables jobs to be enlarged or reduced while retaining
the aspect ratio of the original image.

l Rotate jobs

1 Select [Rotation] on the [Image Edit] tab.

• This allows the angle of counter-clockwise rotation to be set.

• Select one of the following angles.

l Reverse jobs

1 Select the [Reverse] check box in [Mirror] on the [Image Edit] tab.

If a combination of mirroring and rotation is used, the job will be reversed before being
rotated.
• With 0° rotation

Mirror

• With 90° rotation

Mirror Rotate

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l Deskew
Deskew (manual input)

This is used when printing skewed media or material positioned at an angle to the table.

• It cannot be used in combination with [Variable Edit].

1 [Deskew] on the [Image Edit] tab is used to set the job angle.

• This can be set in the range of -45° to +45°.

• This can be set in conjunction with [Rotation].

• If [Deskew] is applied, the right-hand and lower positions of the job after skewing will be
the same as before skewing.

Deskew -30° Deskew 0° Deskew 30°

• The [Rotation] and [Deskew] angles are applied in the counter-clockwise direction.

2
Rotation 0° Rotation 90° Rotation 90°
Deskew 0° Deskew 0° Deskew 30°

• In the case of arranged jobs, the skew angle can be set individually for each job.
• If there are two or more copies or if a job spans several pages, all jobs will be skewed with
the same angle.

• The register marks set in [Register Mark] cannot be skewed.

Register marks will be added to the image rectangle after the job has been skewed.

Skew 30°

• The information set in [Printed Information Label] cannot be skewed.

• If [Crop] "Crop"(P. 75) has been set, the job will be skewed after cropping.
• The [Deskew] value will be disabled if [Tiling] or [Step & Repeat] is set after [Deskew] has
been set in [General Print].

• Skewing jobs will cause outlines and straight lines to become slightly jagged.
Jagged edges will become particularly noticeable when the original image is raster data
with low resolution.
When the original image is raster data, data should be created using a resolution close to
the print resolution.

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Auto deskew (UJV100Plus)

• [Auto deskew]

This setting is available when the pull-back printing setting is enabled in the [Composite] function.
P. 150

When the check box is on, a detection register mark is printed on the first image to be printed, and after
the media is pulled back, that register mark is imported to automatically deskew the image and the next
print will be performed.

• [Fill around the register marks]

The areas around the register marks can be filled in using red. This enables the register marks to be
detected if they cannot be correctly detected on media whose background color is not white.

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l Move jobs
Drag and move jobs

1 Select a job to be moved in the preview.

2 Drag the job to the desired position.

• The origin position of the job is displayed in [Scan] and [Feed].

Set the job origin position

1 Set [Scan] and [Feed] for [Move] on the [Image Edit] tab.
2
• The origin position of the job is moved by the [Scan] and [Feed] size set here.

Position a job in the center of the media

1 Select the [Arrange in the Center] check box for [Move] on the [Image Edit] tab.

• If the job has been copied or arranged, the entire area will be positioned in the center of the media
in the same way as in "Arrange in the center of the media."(P. 54).

Move a job to the trimming origin position (With flatbed printers)

1 Select the [Lock the trimming position] check box for [Move] on the [Image Edit] tab.

• The trimming origin position is locked in the display.

The [Lock the trimming position] function cannot be used in the following cases.
• Arranged jobs
• Multi-page jobs
• When [Arrange in the Center] is enabled
• When two or more copies are set
• When register marks are printed
• Print cut lines
• When using jig printing
• When using tiling
• When using step & repeat printing
• When using Kebab jig printing

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l Copy a job
Copy a job

1 Select the number of copies to be made using [Copy] on the [Image Edit] tab.

• The job is copied and automatically positioned.

The method for moving the copied image(s) can be specified from among the following:
• Block move: Allows all of the copied images to be moved together.
• Each move: Allows the copied images to be moved individually.

• If [Specify the number of copies in the scan direction] is selected when [Block move] is selected,
the layout will wrap based on the specified number of copies.

Move all copied jobs

1 Select the number of copies required using [Copy] on the [Image Edit] tab.

2 Select [Block move].

3 Set [Scan] and [Feed] for [Move] on the [Image Edit] tab. Images can also be moved by
dragging on the preview.

• All the copied jobs are moved by the [Scan] and [Feed] size set here.

• With arranged jobs, the move method selection is not displayed, and is set to [Each
move].
Jobs should be selected then copied or moved individually.
• For multi-page jobs, the number of copies applies to all pages.
A different number of copies cannot be set for individual pages.
• Jobs set to [Variable Edit] cannot be copied.
• The maximum number of prints that can be made at once is 4000, including all layers.
Example:
·In a single-layer job, 40 copies with 100 arranged jobs can be printed, which makes 4000
prints possible.
·In a two-layer composite job, 20 copies with 100 arranged jobs can be printed, which
makes 2000 prints possible.

Move a copied job individually

1 Select the number of copies to be made using [Copy] on the [Image Edit] tab.

2 Select a job to be moved in the preview.

3 Select [Each move].

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4 Set [Scan] and [Feed] for [Move] on the [Image Edit] tab. Images can also be moved by
dragging on the preview.

• Only the selected job is moved by the [Scan] and [Feed] size set here.

In these settings, you can also set the method of movement for multi-page jobs.
• [Block move]: Moves entire pages.
• [Each move]: Moves only selected pages.

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l Set margin between jobs

Layout can be specified as [Space] or [Pitch].

Set margin between jobs

1 Select [Space] for [Layout] on the [Image Edit] tab.

2 Enter the necessary values for [Scan] and [Feed].

3 Select the optimization for the preview, then click the [ ] icon.

• The job is rearranged using the new margin settings. Check the results on the preview.

• The margins set using the [Arrange] function will be overwritten by the operation in Step 3.

Feed (Space)

Scan (Space)

Set the distance from a job origin to the next job origin

1 Select [Pitch] for [Layout] on the [Image Edit] tab.

2 Enter the necessary values for [Scan] and [Feed].

3 Select the optimization for the preview, then click the [ ] icon.

• The job is rearranged using the new margin settings. Check the results on the preview.

Feed direction pitch

Scan direction pitch

[Pitch] is not displayed in the following cases.

• With arranged jobs
• With multi-page jobs

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Position multiple pages side by side widthwise

1 Select [Each move] for [Copy] on the [Image Edit] tab.

2 Specify the required margins using [Layout].

3 Click the [ ] icon.

• The multiple pages are rearranged using the new margin settings. Check the results on the
preview.

• When moving blocks, pages will be positioned vertically.

l Set the printing pages

Set the printing pages

• With multi-page jobs, [Printing range] items are displayed.

1 Set one of the following for [Printing page range] on the [Image Edit] tab.

[All]
[Page
specification]
:
:
Prints all of the pages for multi-page jobs.
Prints those pages set. 2
Setting example:
To print pages 2 to 5 : [2-5]
To print pages 2, 4 and 6 : [2,4,6]
To print pages 2 to 5 and pages 8 and 11 : [2-5,8,11]

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l Set form-feeding

• The [FF(Form-feed)] item appears in the following cases:

- When the job is a multi-page job
- When the printer is not a flatbed printer
• This setting is available when [Copy] is set to [Block move] on the [Image Edit] tab.

1 On the [Image Edit] tab, select one of the following options for [FF (Form-feed)].

[Not inserted] : Sends form-feed code at the end.

[Insert at page break] : Sends form-feed code for each page.
[Insert at line break] : Sends form-feed code for each line.

･ Layout image of 8 copies of a 4-page job

Not inserted Insert at page break Insert at line break

When [Cut after Print] is selected on the [Print Condition] screen, media is cut on the basis of form-feed
code.

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l Set the print area (with flatbed printers)

• Registering a valid print area provides a guide when positioning images. It also prevents printing
outside the range of the media.

1 Enter the name of the new print area template to be set in the text input box for [Print Area] on
the [Image Edit] tab.

2 Click the [ ] icon.

• The new template will be registered.

3 Click [Setup].

• The [Print Area] dialog appears.

Print area preview

[Valid Print Area] tab

• Print area preview

The valid print area set on the [Valid Print Area] tab is indicated by a red rectangle.

• [Valid Print Area] tab

4 Set the following items.

• [Default] : Sets the valid print area to the maximum size and sets the origin
position at the default origin position for the printer.
• [Scan] : Enter the width of the valid print area.
• [Feed] : Enter the feed for the valid print area.
• [Scan Offset] : Enter the offset distance from the printer origin in the width direction.
• [Feed Offset] : Enter the offset distance from the printer origin in the feed direction.

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l Set register marks

• Multi-page jobs cannot be added register mark.

1 [Register Mark] on the [Image Edit] tab is used to set the register marks added to jobs.
Register marks are used to detect the cutting positions. Set the mark shape to suit the
settings for the printer and cutting plotter.

For JV300 Plus For CJV300 Plus

• [Mark Shape]

The following mark shapes can be selected. Select [OFF] if you do not wish to add register marks.

Type 1 Type 2 Zero margin Square

register mark register mark

Zero margin register marks

• This function can be used with the following printers:

CJV300, CV150, UCJV300, CJV300 Plus, CJV330, UCJV330

Using zero margin register marks allows the amount of media used in printing & cutting to be reduced
compared to the Type 1 or Type 2 marks. Zero margin register marks can be set as follows.

1 Set the following conditions on the [General Print] screen.

(1) Set [Copy] to a number greater than one.

(2) Select [Block move] for the copy move method.

2 Select [ ] (Type 1) or [ ] (Type 2) for the register mark shape.

3 Select [Individual] for the register mark position. [

available for selection.
] (zero margin register mark) is now

4 Select [ ] (zero margin register mark) for the register mark shape.

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Square register marks

These cannot be used with printing and cutting machines.

• [Size], [Line Width]

The register mark size can be altered. [Use recommendation Crop mark size] indicates the recommended
size to ensure detection using Mimaki printers and cutting plotters. Enter a value greater than this.

S: Register mark size

W: Register mark width

• The value for [Use recommendation Crop mark size] will vary depending on the job size.

• Add print direction mark

This adds a ▼ symbol when the register mark is printed. Adding this mark ensures that printed media is fed
into the printer in the correct direction when working with jobs that make it difficult to identify the direction.

• This function can be used with the following printers: 2

CJV300, CV150, UCJV300, CJV300 Plus, CJV330, UCJV330

The print direction mark function cannot be used in the following cases.
• When zero margin register mark is selected for [Shape] in [Register Mark]
• When an intermediate register mark is selected for [Shape] in [Register Mark]
• When the separation between register marks is less than 20 mm
• When the ID cut function is enabled
• With arranged jobs

• The print direction mark function cannot be registered as a favorite.

• When a job is rotated, the position of the print direction marks is moved to match the rotation.
• The size of the print direction marks does not change even when the register mark size or scale
is changed.

• [Fill around the register marks]

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The areas around the register marks can be filled in using red. This enables the register marks to be
detected if they cannot be correctly detected on media whose background color is not white. It is also
effective for ID cutting.

• If using a model equipped with white ink, set the [Fill color] to "White" in the [Color Settings]
screen.
If registration marks cannot be recognized even when filled with red, specify white ink.
It also applies to ID cutting.

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• [Layout]

This allows you to select whether register marks are added to each individual job or to the overall layout on
which multiple jobs are positioned.

[Individual] : Adds register marks for each job. This increases the time taken for reading in, as the
register marks have to be detected for each job when cutting, but it minimizes any offset
between printing and cutting.
If [Individual] is selected and register marks are set to be printed for print & cut jobs, a
screen appears for setting the register mark detection positions.

• Increasing the number of register marks to be read in increases the cutting position accuracy,
but also increases the time taken.
• The register mark detection positions can be changed between the first time and subsequent
times.

The following functions will not be available for use if [Individual] is selected for the register mark
placement.
• [Tiling]
• [Step & Repeat]

Note that a register mark detection error will occur if [Individual] is selected for the register mark
placement and the register marks are positioned as follows.
2
• When multiple copies are set and the number of jobs for the last row is smaller than the number
of jobs for the first row

[Whole] : Adds register marks for the overall layout of multiple jobs. This reduces the time taken for
reading in compared to [Individual], as there are fewer register marks to be detected, but it
increases the offset between printing and cutting.

Individual Whole

The following functions will not be available for use if [Whole] is selected for the register mark
placement.
• [Tiling]
• [Step & Repeat]
• [Crop]

RasterLink7 cannot be used with the register mark detection function of Mimaki cutting plotters with
the exception of print&cut machine or ID cutting.
• When cutting with a Mimaki cutting plotter after printing, add the register marks using FineCut.

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• [Intermediate Register Marks]

• This function can be used with the following printers:

CJV300, CV150, UCJV300, CJV300 Plus, CJV330, UCJV330

Intermediate register marks can be added when [Whole] is selected for the register mark placement.

Adding intermediate register marks ensures more accurate cutting with long-length jobs.

[Direction] : Sets the orientation of intermediate register marks.

[Count] : Sets the number of intermediate register marks. (The number can be set in a range from
2 to 10.)

The following points should be noted when setting intermediate register marks.
• Set the count to ensure that the register marks are spaced at least 50 mm apart.
• Set the offset to at least the size of the register marks.

• [Offset]

This allows an offset to be set between the register marks and the jobs.

l Print cut lines

1 Select the [Cut line] check box for [Cut line] on the [Image Edit] tab.

2 Click [Setup].

• The [Cut line settings] dialog appears.

3 Set the following items.

[Line Width] : Set in a range between 0.3 point and 30 points (in 0.1 point
increments).
[Line Color] : Set the line color.
[Interval Color] : Set the color between lines.
[Dashed line] : Selecting the check box changes lines to dashed lines.

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[Dashed line : Set the length of dashes and intervals between dashes in the
style] dashed lines.

• Selecting the [Cut line] check box displays the output size as the size including the cut lines.

Cut lines cannot be printed in the following cases.

• When [Step & Repeat] is set
• When [Shape] is specified as other than [OFF] in [Register Mark]
• For jobs with register marks output using RasterLink from FineCut

l Set Fotoba cut marks

1 Select the [Add fotoba cut mark] check box for [Fotoba cut mark] on the [Image Edit] tab.

2 Click [Detail].

• The [Fotoba cut mark print settings] dialog appears.

3 Set the following items.

[Mark Shape] : Sets the marks between jobs. Select [ ] if you do not wish to print vertical marks
between jobs, select [ ] if you wish to print vertical marks between jobs, and select
[ ] if you wish to use double lines for the vertical marks.
[Horizontal mark : Select the width of the marks in the scan direction.
width]
[Line Width] : Set in a range from 1.0 mm to 3.0 mm.
[Line Spacing] : Set the spacing between the double lines in a range from 1.0 mm to 3.0 mm.
[Margin] : Set the margins between jobs and marks.
[Between Jobs] : The margins between jobs can be set if [ ] (do not print vertical marks between jobs)
is selected for [Shape]. Set in a range from 1.0 mm to 1,000.0 mm.
[Layout] : Select the job placement position.

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[Offset] : This allows the distance to the mark from the right-hand edge to be set when [Right] is
selected, and the distance to the mark from the left-hand edge to be set when [Left] is
selected.

Fotoba cut marks cannot be added in the following cases.

• With Print & Cut jobs
• With jobs using twin-roll printing
• With jobs using step & repeat printing
• Special plate job
• With jobs for which any of the following are set on the [General Print] screen
(Register mark shape is not set to [OFF], [Lock the trimming position] is selected, or [Cut line] is
selected)
• With jobs for which [Print Corner Mark] or [Cut line] is selected from the [Tiling] screen
• With auto execution

• [Target size] displays the size (calculated size) after cutting using a Fotoba Series.
• This can be used in conjunction with the copy, arrangement, and tiling functions.

l Set the XY slitter

• This function can be used with the following printers:

JV330, CJV330, UCJV330

Using an XY slitter enables slitting to be performed in-line. Selecting the [XY Slitter Edit] check box and
setting the corresponding items prints marks and reference lines for X slitting.

For more information on how to use the printer and RasterLink7, refer to "Using the XY Slitter" in the "330
Series Operation Manual".

1 Select the number of copies to be made using [Copy] on the [Image Edit] tab.

• Copying is not necessary when slitting variable print jobs.

2 Select the [XY Slitter Edit] check box on the [Image Edit] tab.

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3 Select the slitting method.

[Slit at the same time as printing]

• Select when printing using the printer and slitting straightaway using the finisher.
• The marks are printed on the right edge of the media.
• The width of the area available for printing will be reduced by 30 mm to allow the
marks to be printed.
[Slit afterwards]
• Select when printing using the printer and slitting afterwards.
• The marks are printed on the right and left edges of the media.
• The width of the area available for printing will be reduced by 60 mm to allow the
marks to be printed.

• The following five types of mark are available, the spacing of which is determined automatically
depending on the setting. (Size cannot be altered)

Mark 1 Scan: 30 mm Feed: 1.5 mm

Mark 2 Scan: 30 mm Feed: 6 mm
Mark 3 Scan: 10 mm Feed: 10 mm
Mark 4 Scan: 20 mm Feed: 1.5mm
Mark 5 Scan: 20 mm Feed: 6 mm

It cannot be used in combination with the following functions.

2
• Auto Cut on the quality screen
• Auto Cut on the Cut Edit tab
• Rearrangement
• Copy block move
• Fill around the registration marks
• Fotoba cut mark
• Cut Line
• Centering
• Color pattern
• Left/right margin
• Step & Repeat jobs
• Outer Frame Cut
• Print & Cut jobs
･ Can be used only when [Slit afterwards] is selected.
･ ID Cutting can also be specified. However, Print & Cut jobs from FineCut cannot be
used together.
• Register mark
･ Can be used only when [Slit afterwards] is selected.
･ Zero margin register marks cannot be used when the [XY Slitter Edit] check box is
checked.
･ Individual registration marks can be used only when one copy is specified. When two or
more copies are specified, only whole register marks can be used.
• Pull-back print (UCJV330)

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When using the ID cut and XY slitter in combination, make sure that the ID and XY slitter
marks do not overlap the same line.
Depending on the top and bottom print bleed settings, marks will be printed on the same line
and a detection error will occur when detecting the register mark of the ID cut. Be careful not
to overlap the marks.
• Example 1 : When the mark is printed on the same line

No Good

Marks of XY slitter

• Example 2 : When the mark is not printed on the same line

OK

Marks of XY slitter

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4 Select the Y direction slitting method using [Y Slit].

• The following three slitting methods are available:

[Normal], [Line Space], [None]

Normal Line Space None

Y direction: Red lines will be slit

Item [Normal] [Line Space] [None]

Y slit position Top and bottom edges

of image
Margin (feed)/2*1 None
2
Size Feed: 297 mm or more Feed: 297 mm or more Feed: 297 mm or more
Scan: 210 mm or more Scan: 210 mm or more Scan: 210 mm or more

Margin (feed) 62 mm or more 0 mm or more 0 mm or more

*1: If the margin is 10 mm, slitting will be performed leaving a margin of 5 mm above and below
the image. All image data will be slit using the same size.

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5 Set the margins using [Print Bleed].

Positive value : Image data will be slit on the inside according to the size specified. (No border)
Negative value : Image data will be slit on the outside according to the size specified. (Margins
added)

Positive value Negative value

X/Y direction: Red lines will be slit

Item [Normal] [Line Space] [None]

[Print Bleed] Top/bottom/left/right Left/right Left/right

6 When using white ink to print the marks and X cutter reference lines, select the [XY slitter
marks are printed in white] check box.

• This is displayed when white ink has been set in the printer.

• This is used for slitting transparent media.

7 Set the quantity of image data to be arranged in the media width direction using [Width Copy
Count].

• Up to two copies can be specified. (Four X cutters are required when two copies are specified.)

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8 Set the scan direction margin between mark and image using [Mark Offset].

• Click [Automatic mark offset setting] to automatically set the offset and position the image data in
the center of the media.
Mark offset value

Mark

Precautions regarding Width Copy Count and Mark Offset

• If you set [Automatic mark offset setting] while [Slit afterwards] is selected, a mark will be
added to the left edge of the media.
If you increase the number of copies in [Width Copy Count], these marks will exceed the
media, so the number of copies cannot be increased as is.
If you want to increase the number of copies, enter 0 in [Mark Offset] and then increase
the number of copies in [Width Copy Count].

9 To print reference lines for setting the X cutter, click [Print X-Cutter Reference line].
2
• The [Print X-Cutter Reference line] dialog appears.

• Clicking [OK] prints the X cutter reference lines.

• One copy in the scan direction: Two X reference lines are printed.
• Two copies in the scan direction: Four X reference lines are printed.
• The reference line feed direction size is 545 mm.

X cutter reference
line

Feed: 545 mm

• Set the X cutter blade at the position corresponding to the printed X cutter reference line, as
instructed on the main unit operation panel.

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10 Check [X-Cutter Place].

[Cut Line] [Right] : Displays the distance of the image right-hand edge from the right-hand
edge of the media.
[Left] : Displays the distance of the image left-hand edge from the right-hand
edge of the media.
[Right Margin] : The right margin size set for the printer is displayed here.
: When the width copy count is set to 2, the left/right buttons can be
used to select the column and check the X cutter position.

• Calculate the X cutter position by adding the right margin size to the X cutter position displayed on
the screen.

XY Slitter Edit can be used in conjunction with the following functions and jobs:
• Jobs with multiple copies set on the [General Print] window and [Each move] selected
• With composite jobs
• Variable print jobs
• Jobs cropped on the [Crop] window
• Jobs with layout margins specified
• Jobs with move set ([Arrange in the Center] not selected)
• Jobs with a printed information label added

l Set information labels

1 Select the [Add label] check box for [Information label] on the [Image Edit] tab.

2 Select the check box for the information to be added.

• If the "Printed Date" checkbox is checked, the RIP will be executed even if "Print Only" is
selected for "Execution".

l Print

1 Click the [ ] icon in the preview.

• Ripping/printing starts.

• The processing used for execution can be set in [Option] - [Job Control] ( P. 240).

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2.2.8 Tiling
Divides large jobs before printing.

Tiling - Functions

• In RasterLink7, items to be processed, such as signs, are referred to as "work", and divided
work is referred to as "tiles".

[Tiling] allows the following operations.

• Enlarge or reduce a tiling job

• Rotate a tiling job

• Reverse a tiling job

• Set the output range for the work

• Divide the work into tiles

• Set overlap

• Print tile numbers

• Print cut lines

• Set the tile printing order

• Reverse tiles in even columns 2

• Position tiles in desired locations

• Move specified tiles

• Work can be divided into up to 100 tiles.

l Conditions
[Tiling] cannot be set for jobs with the following settings.

• [Arrange]

• [Step & Repeat]

• [Composite]

• [Print & Cut]

• When register marks are set in [General Print]

• When two or more copies are set in [General Print]

• Multi-page jobs

• [Variable Edit]

• [Edge Optimizer]

• [Lock the trimming position] is selected

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l [Tiling] screen

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l [Divide Edit] tab

1. [Tiling Edit]
Selects whether or not to set [Tiling].

2. [Scale]
Enlarges and reduces jobs.

3. [Rotation]
Rotates the job.

4. [Mirror]
Reverses the job.

5. [Work]
Sets the output range for the work.

6. [Divide tile]
Divides the work into tiles.

7. [Overlap]
Sets the overlap for adjacent tiles. 2
8. [Option]
Sets the numbers and outer frames printed for tiles.

9. [Print Order]
Selects the tiles to be printed and sets the tile printing order.

10. [Information Label]

Selects information to be printed.

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l [Layout] tab
1. [Placement]
Sets the layout mode when printing tiles.
2. [Position]
Adjust the position of specified tiles.
3. [Fotoba cut mark]
Selecting the check box prints cut marks used with the Fotoba
Series (high-speed finishing cutter machine). For more information
on settings, refer to "Set Fotoba cut marks"(P. 99).
4. [XY Slitter]
Selecting the check box prints the XY slitter marks and reference
lines. For more information on installation, refer to "Set the XY
slitter"(P. 100).

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Tiling - Operations

l Start tiling setting

1 Select the [Tiling Edit] check box on the [Divide Edit] tab.

• This allows the various [Tiling] function settings to be edited.

l Enlarge or reduce a tiling job

1 Select the [Valid] check box in [Scale].

2 Sets [Scan] and [Feed] for the job to be printed.

• [Scan] and [Feed] can be set as ratios (%) or size.

• If the [Keep aspect ratio] check box is selected, jobs can be enlarged or reduced while retaining
the aspect ratio of the original image.

l Rotate a tiling job

1 Select the angle for counter-clockwise rotation in [Rotation].

l Reverse a tiling job

2
1 Select the [Reverse] check box in [Mirror].

l Set the output range for the work

1 Set the [Scan] and [Feed] for [Size] in [Work].

2 Set the [Scan] and [Feed] for [Lower Right Corner].

• The lower right reference point of the work is updated.

• The range of the output work is indicated by red lines in the preview.

• Clicking [Whole Image] resets the settings.

l Divide the work into tiles

Divide by setting tile size

1 Set the [Scan] and [Feed] for [Tile size] in [Divide tile].

2 Click [Apply to All Tiles].

• The work is divided based on the lower right reference point.

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Divide by setting number of tiles

1 Set the value for [Width] for [Tile quantity] in [Divide tile].

2 Set the value for [Feed] for [Tile quantity].

• The work is divided equally into identical size tiles.

Setting tile size individually

Use the [Right], [Left], [Top], and [Bottom] buttons to select the required tile and specify the size.
The size of a selected tile is displayed in the preview in boxes as shown below.
Clicking a ▼ symbol selects it (changing to ▽) and allows fine adjustment using the cursor keys.

• Set each tile to a size at least 25.4 mm per side.

Tiles less than 25.4 mm in size may be created at the top edge or left edge of the work.
In such cases, increase the size of the tiles adjoining the top edge or left edge using [Resize].
• If tiles measuring 25.4 mm or less are present, a warning message will appear when printing or
switching between screens, and processing will be aborted.

Tiles 25.4 mm or less in size are Increase the size of the tiles adjoining
created at the top or left edges of the the top and left edges to include the
work (red areas). red parts.

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l Set overlap
When producing signs, gaps may result when tiled images are pasted unmodified.
Overlaps can therefore be set for areas between adjacent tiles to prevent this.

1 Enter the overlap length in the numerical input box (1 in the figure above) in [Overlap].

2 Click the required overlap position selection icons (top, bottom, left, and right icons, 2 in the
figure above).

• The clicked icons change color.

• The following figure shows an example with the work divided into three widthwise. The overlap will
be set as shown below (overlap indicated by shaded areas) if the "Left" and "Right" overlap
position selection icons are clicked.

Overlaps are not added at the edges of the work.

2
Overlaps are set between adjacent tiles.

3 If you wish to print marks for aligning the tiles after printing, select the [Print Corner Mark]
check box (3 in the figure above).

4 The [Corner mark settings] dialog appears when the [Setup] button (4 in the figure above) is
clicked.

[Corner mark settings] dialog

[Position and : Sets the line length (0 mm to 100 mm) for
Length] the + marks. (The locations of the lines in
the + marks currently being edited in the
dialog for which the length is being
changed are indicated in red.)
[Line Width] : Sets the line width (0.3 pt to 30 pt) for the
+ marks. This can be set in 0.1 pt
increments.
[Color] : Sets the line color and density for the +
marks.

• Clicking [OK] applies the settings.

5 If you wish to print lines at the boundaries between the tile body and the overlap, select the
[Overlap line] check box (5 in the figure above).

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6 The [Overlap line settings] dialog appears when [Setup] (6 in the figure above) is clicked.

[Overlap line settings] dialog

[Line Width] : Sets the line width. This can be set
in 0.1 pt increments.
[Line Color] : Sets the line color.
[Interval Color] : Sets the color between lines.
[Dashed line] : Selecting the check box changes
lines to dashed lines. The length of
dashes and interval between dashes
can be set in 1 mm or 0.1 inch
increments.

• Clicking [OK] applies the settings.

Corner marks and overlap lines will be printed on the overlaps.

Corner marks

With overlaps on the left With overlaps at the top With overlaps on all four
and right and bottom sides
Overlap lines

With overlaps on the left With overlaps at the top With overlaps on all four
and right and bottom sides

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l Print tile numbers

Enabling this setting prints the tile numbers to make it easy to determine the position of each printed tile.

1 Select the [Tile number] check box in [Option].

2 The [Tile number settings] dialog appears when [Setup] is clicked.

[Tile number settings] dialog

[Size] : Sets the font size for the tile numbers
to be printed. (10 to 120 points)
[Line Color] : Sets the color for the tile numbers to
be printed.
[Position] : Sets the position at which tile
numbers will be printed.
[Print tile number on the : Selecting the check box prints tile
overlap] numbers on the overlaps.

• Clicking [OK] applies the settings.

• The tile numbers are indicated with W for the scan direction and H for the feed direction,
with the tile at the bottom right (print origin) numbered (1,1). 2
Ascending H

Ascending W

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l Print cut lines

Enabling this setting prints cut lines around the tiles. This can be used as a guide for cutting when tiles have
white areas.

1 Select the [Cut line] check box in [Option].

2 The [Cut line settings] dialog appears when the [Setup] button is clicked.

[Cut line settings] dialog

[Line Width] : Sets the line width. This can be set in 0.1 pt
increments.
[Line Color] : Sets the line color.
[Interval Color] : Sets the color between lines.
[Dashed line] : Selecting the check box changes lines to
dashed lines. The length of dashes and
interval between dashes can be set in 1
mm or 0.1 inch increments.

• Clicking [OK] applies the settings.

• Cut lines are printed on the perimeter of the tiles including the overlaps.

l Set the tile printing order

Print all tiles

1 Click the [ ] icon for [All tiles] in [Print Order].

Example: Dividing the work into 9 tiles

Icon

Print order

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Print specified tiles

1 Select [Selected tiles in [Print Order].

• Numbers are displayed on the tiles in the preview indicating the print order.

2 Click [Clear Order].

• This removes the numbers from the preview.

3 Click the tiles to be printed in the preview.

• Numbers are displayed on the tiles clicked indicating the print order.

• The print order is determined by the order in which the tiles are clicked. 2
• Clicking [Clear Order] resets the print order specified.

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l Reverse tiles in even columns

Slight color differences may occur between the left and right sides of the printer due to uneven heater
temperature.
This may result in the border sections of adjacent tiles standing out when the tiles are pasted together.
In such cases, print by reversing the tiles in even columns.

1 Select the [Reverse Even-numbered Column] check box in [Placement] on the [Layout] tab.

• [Reverse Even-numbered Column] unselected: All tiles are printed with the same orientation.

• [Reverse Even-numbered Column] selected: Tiles in even-numbered columns (tile B in this

example) are rotated by 180° before printing.

l Position in desired locations

1 Select the [Free Location] check box in [Placement] on the [Layout] tab.

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2 Select [Alignment Mode].

• [Nest]: Places tiles side by side widthwise.

Tile 3
Tile 3

Feed
Tile 2 margin
Tile 2 Tile 1
Tile 1

Scan margin Media

• [Sequential]: Places tiles side by side in the feed direction.

Tile 3
Tile 3

Tile 2
Tile 2
Feed
margin
Tile 1
Tile 1

Media

3 Set [Scan margin] and [Feed margin].

2
4 Click [Rearrange].

• Selecting the [Arrange in the Center] check box positions for all of the tiles in the center of
the media.
• Tiles can be positioned as desired by dragging them on the preview.

l Move specified tiles

1 Select the tile to be moved in the preview.

2 Set the values for [Scan] and [Feed] in [Move] on the [Layout] tab.

• The tile is moved accordingly.

l Print

1 Click the [ ] icon in the preview.

• This starts ripping and printing using the same settings as the last time [Execute] was used.
For more information on settings, refer to "Execute"(P. 127).

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2.2.9 Step & Repeat

Lays out image data with no gaps between them before printing.

Step & Repeat- Functions

[Step & Repeat] allows the following operations.

• Enlarge or reduce a step & repeat printing job

• Rotate a step & repeat printing job

• Reverse a step & repeat printing job

• Move an entire job

• Set the job layout and print size

• Set sticker printing (when using a roll-to-roll printer)

l Conditions
[Step & Repeat] cannot be set for jobs with the following settings.

• [Arrange]

• [Tiling]

• [Print & Cut]

• With multi-page jobs

• When two or more copies are set in [General Print]

• When register marks are set in [General Print]

• With composite jobs including special plate jobs created using [Special plate]

• With composite jobs including jobs for which the special color ink is set for [Ink after replacement] in
[Mono Color]

• [Variable Edit]

• [Edge Optimizer]

• [Lock the trimming position] is selected

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l [Step & Repeat] screen

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l [Image Edit] tab

1. [Step & Repeat]
Selects whether or not to use step & repeat printing.

2. [Scale]
Enlarges and reduces jobs.

3. [Rotation]
Rotates the job.

4. [Mirror]
Reverses the job.

5. [Position]
Moves the entire job positioned using [Step &
Repeat].

6. [Type]
Sets the job layout.

7. [Offset]
Adjusts the job layout.

8. [Size]
Sets the size to be printed.

9. [Sticker Print] (When using a roll-to-roll printer)

Sets sticker printing.

10. [Margin]
Selects whether to remove the margins around the
image.

11. [Information Label]

Selects information to be printed.

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Step & Repeat- Operations

l Start step & repeat printing setting

1 Select the [Step & Repeat Edit] check box on the [Image Edit] tab.

• This allows the various [Step & Repeat] screen settings to be edited.

l Enlarge or reduce a step & repeat printing job

1 Select the [Valid] check box in [Scale] on the [Image Edit] tab.

2 Sets [Scan] and [Feed] for the job to be printed.

• If the [Keep aspect ratio] check box is selected, jobs can be enlarged or reduced while retaining
the aspect ratio of the original image.

l Rotate a step & repeat printing job

1 Select the angle for counter-clockwise rotation in [Rotation] on the [Divide Edit] tab.

l Reverse a step & repeat printing job

1 Select the [Reverse] check box in [Mirror] on the [Image Edit] tab.
2
l Move an entire job
Set the origin position

1 Enter [Scan] and [Feed] for [Move] on the [Image Edit] tab.

• The origin position of the entire job is changed by the [Scan] and [Feed] values set here.

Position in the center (widthwise)

1 Select the [Arrange in the Center] check box for [Move] on the [Image Edit] tab.

• The entire job will be positioned in the center of the media (widthwise).

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l Set the job layout

1 Select one of the [Type] icons on the [Image Edit] tab.

[Type] icon
[Normal] : Arranges using uniform rows and columns.

[Vertical 1] : Arranges by offsetting vertically.

An offset amount is added for each column.

[Vertical 2] : Arranges by offsetting vertically.

Only even rows are offset.

[Horizontal 1] : Arranges by offsetting horizontally.

An offset amount is added for each row.

[Horizontal 2] : Arranges by offsetting horizontally.

Only even rows are offset.

[Sticker Print] : Refer to "Set sticker printing (when using a roll-to-roll

printer)" P. 126.

2 Set a desired value for [Offset].

• The offset for rows or columns is set as a fraction.

• The left-hand input box indicates the numerator, and the right-hand input box indicates the
denominator.
Example: With offset set to 1/3

Normal Vertical 1 Vertical 2 Horizontal 1 Horizontal 2

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3 Set the size to be printed in [Size].

• When specifying using length

Set [Scan] and [Feed] (maximum 950,000 mm) in [Length].

• When specifying by number

Set [Scan] (number of columns) and [Feed] (number of rows) in [Number of Pieces].
The maximum value for number of feed pieces will be 950,000 mm divided by the scaled image
feed size.

Margins around original image

• The margins surrounding the original images will be deleted when arranging jobs.
• Even if margins were intentionally set when the original images were created, these will
still be deleted.

Example: When the [Normal] icon is selected and the width is set to 2 and the
height is set to 3 with [Number of Pieces]

(The dotted lines on the figure on the left

indicate the boundary of the original image.)

2
No gaps

No gaps

Difference between preview and actual printing results

• The preview will differ from the actual printing results.
• The preview shows the margins not deleted.

Preview Actual printed results

(Surrounding margins are deleted.)

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l Set sticker printing (when using a roll-to-roll printer)

Copies when placing cut jobs side by side.

1 Click the [ ] icon for [Type] on the [Image Edit] tab.

2 Set the various items in [Sticker Print]

[Total] : Sets the number of jobs.

[Width direction] : Sets the number of jobs arranged in the width direction.
[Margin] : Sets the interval between jobs.
[Roller Margin] : Sets the margin on the right side of the media.

• For information on the [Margin] and [Roller Margin] values, refer to the operation manual
for the cutting plotter being used.

[Reference Line] : Prints a line forming the datum when cutting using a cutting plotter.

• Margins may be created around a job if the print data is imported to RasterLink7 using a printer
driver. Margins are especially likely to be created if the print media is set larger than the job in
the printer driver settings.
• If [Margin] is set for [Sticker Print] when there are margins surrounding a job, the margins
around the job will be deleted, and the specified margins will be inserted between jobs.
• When cutting jobs using a cutting plotter, you must specify whether the left or right register mark
should be read first. Using the register mark reference lines enables the register mark read first
to be set.

Results of outputting an image using the printer driver

Importing using printer

driver
with media size set
larger than image

Cut data created

using design software

Margins are created around

job.

A register mark reference

line
can be printed indicating the
datum

l Print

1 Click the [ ] icon in the preview.

• This starts ripping and printing using the same settings as the last time [Execute] was used.
For more information on settings, refer to "Execute"(P. 127).

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2.2.10 Execute
Prints and cuts the selected job.

When RasterLink7 and RasterLink6Plus are installed in one PC and the same printer is registered
with each RasterLink via Ethernet connection.
• While printing a job, do not execute the print with another RasterLink. Jobs of another
RasterLink can not print.

Execute - Functions

[Execute] allows the following operations.

• Rip and print

• Print and cut

• Estimate ink consumption

l Conditions
In the following cases, [RIP and Print] will be performed automatically, even if [Immediate Print] is set.

• With jobs with [Arrange] set

• With jobs with [Composite] set

• With jobs with [Step & Repeat] set

• When multiple copies are set in [General Print] and [Each move] is set for the move method
2
• When [Free Location] is selected for [Tiling]

• With print & cut printing jobs

• Jobs with [Variable Edit] Set

• When clear ink is set to be printed two or more times

• When [Print bottom clear liquid] is enabled for glossy print jobs

• When [Add fotoba cut mark] is set

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Execute - Screen Layout

l [Execute] tab

1. [Ink Consumption Estimation]

Estimates how much ink will be used for the jobs selected before ripping or printing. "Estimate ink
consumption"(P. 132)

2. [Execution Order]

Selects the execution method (printing & cutting, printing only, or cutting only).

• This will be selected as [Print] for print jobs. The setting cannot be changed.

3. [Print]

Selects the ripping and printing method. "Rip and print"(P. 130)

4. [Execution Times]

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Sets the number of output times.

5. [Media mounting rotation amount]

• Displayed only if a cutting device is linked.

• This setting can be changed only when [Cut] is selected for [Execution Order].

Set when you wish to mount media in the cutting device after printing using a different orientation to that
used for printing.
For example, this is used in cases such as when the printer and cutting device have different effective widths
and the media cannot be mounted unless it is rotated.

6. Execution Option

Sets the deletion process after execution. "Execute - Operations"(P. 130)

l [Job Queue] tab

2
1. Suspend icon

Pauses the processing currently being executed.

2. Resume icon

Restarts processing for a paused job.

3. Stop icon

Stops processing for a selected job.

4. All stop icon

Stops processing for all jobs.

• The [Job Queue] tab displays the status as follows.

[Running]: Status when job importing, ripping, or printing is possible.

[Suspending]: Status when job importing, ripping, or printing is not being

performed.

[Auto executing]: Status when auto execution "Auto

Execution"(P. 235) is in progress.

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Execute - Operations

l Rip and print

1 Select a job in the [Job List].

2 Select the items in [Print] on the [Execute] tab.

• [Immediate Print]: Rips and prints simultaneously.

• Depending on the printer model and other conditions, [RIP and Print] may be executed
automatically, even if [Immediate Print] is set. ( "Conditions"(P. 127))
• If the original image data is complex, printing may pause when ripping is unable to keep
up with the printing speed. [RIP and Print] should be selected in such cases.
• Ripped data will not be created if [Immediate Print] is selected.

• [RIP and Print]: Printing is executed after ripping is complete.

Ripped data is created.

• [RIP Only]: Only ripping is performed. Printing is not performed.

Ripped data is created.

• [Print Only]: Only printing is performed.

• [RIP and Print] will be executed automatically if [Print Only] is selected when no ripped
data has been created.
• Hovering the mouse over a job on the [Job List] tab displays various status information for
that job.
Bold job names on the [Job List] tab indicate jobs for which ripped data has been created.

3 Enter the number of times for executing ripping and printing in [Execution Times].

• Ripped data will not be created if [Immediate Print] is selected. Ripping and printing will be
executed just for the number of times set.

4 Set the deletion processing for data after printing in Execution Option.

• [Delete ripped data after print]: When this is selected, ripped data will be deleted after printing if
the execution order is set as [RIP and Print] or [Print Only].

• [Delete Job after print]: When this is selected, the job will be deleted after printing if the execution
order is set as [Immediate Print], [RIP and Print], or [Print Only].

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5 Click [Start].

• The processing specified for [Print] starts.

l Print and cut (with a print & cut machine and ID cut job)

1 Select a job in the [Job List].

2 Select the required items from the [Execution Order] list.

• [Print <-> Cut]: Prints and cuts.

• [Print]: Only printing is performed.

• [Cut]: Only cutting is performed.

3 Select the items in [Print].

• The item details are the same as for "Rip and print"(P. 130).

4 Enter the number of times for executing printing and cutting in [Execution Times].

2
5 Set the deletion processing for data after printing.

• The item details are the same as for "Rip and print"(P. 130).

6 Click [Start].

• Printing and cutting starts.

l Print and cut (with a linked cutting device)

1 Select a job in the [Job List].

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2 Select the execution method from the [Execution Order] list.

If a cutting device is linked

• To output print data to a printer, select [Printer].
• To output cut data to a cutting device, select [Cut].

3 Select the items in [Print].

• The item details are the same as for "Rip and print"(P. 130).

4 Enter the number of times for executing printing and cutting in [Execution Times].

• When cutting using a cutting device after printing, be sure to set the same number of
execution times for both printing and cutting.

5 If [Cut] is selected for [Execution Order], select [Media mounting rotation amount].
"[Execute] tab"(P. 128)

6 Set the deletion processing for data after printing.

• The item details are the same as for "Rip and print"(P. 130).

7 Click [Start].

• Printing or cutting starts.

l Estimate ink consumption

Calculate how much ink will be used for the jobs selected before ripping or printing.

• This function can be used when RasterLink7 is connected to a printer with the power turned on.

• The data used for estimation is set in [Option] - [Job Control]. ( "[Option]"(P. 240))
The processing speed and accuracy will vary depending on the settings.
• This function cannot be used if the [Calculate Ink Consumption] check box is selected on the
[Option] window and the job has already been ripped or printed, as ink consumption is
calculated based on the ripping results.

1 Select a job in the [Job List].

• It can be used even when multiple jobs are selected.

2 Click [Ink Consumption Estimation] on the [Execute] tab.

• The ink saving settings are displayed for printers that support ink saving.
"Print with reduced ink consumption"(P. 67)
These settings can be used to check variations in the ink levels due to the ink saving settings.

• The progress indicator window is displayed while processing is in progress.

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3 Once processing is complete, the results can be checked in either of the following two ways:

• [Properties] window for each job

Values for [Ink Consumption (Estimation)] are displayed in the [Results] column for each job.

• [Log] window
The results are displayed on the log window.
If multiple jobs were selected, the total value is displayed.

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2.2.11 Special plate

Creates a job specifically for a special color ink from the selected job.

Special plate - Functions

[Special plate] allows the following operations.

• Create a special color job

• Create a special color job and combine it with the original job

• Create a special color job automatically when an image is imported

• With RasterLink7, jobs for which [Special plate] is created are referred to as special color jobs.

l Conditions
[Special plate] cannot be set in the following cases.

• When a special color inkset has not been set for the printer

[Special plate] cannot be set for jobs with the following settings.
The following settings should be canceled initially when setting [Special plate].

• [Arrange]

• [Tiling]

• [Step & Repeat]

• [Composite]

• [Jig Print]

• Special plate job

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Special plate - Screen Layout

l [Special plate] screen

1. [Special Color]

Sets the special color ink.

2. [Special Color Print Area] 2

Sets the area in which the special color ink is output.

3. [Composite automatically]

Sets the composition for the special color job and the original job.

4. [Create]

Clicking the button creates a special color job.

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Special plate - Operations

l Create a special color job

1 Select the special color ink from the [Ink] list in Special Color Ink on the [Special plate] tab.

• The special color inks available will vary depending on the special color inkset in the printer being
used.

• Only one special ink can be selected. More than one special color ink cannot be selected
simultaneously.

2 Set the ink density (%).

• The default value is 100%.

• Special color jobs created using [Special plate] will be replaced by mono color solid
special color data ignoring the color density of the original image.
• With [Special plate], the ink density of a special plate job will be the ink density set in
[Special Color] at the time of creation or the ink density set in "Editing the settings for
a special color job created using Special plate"(P. 36). The density of the special color ink
cannot be varied within a single special color job.
• If you wish to vary the special color ink density within a single special color job, such as
when using gradations, create the special color image data, then set the special color ink
as described in "Print a full-color job in monotone"(P. 35).

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3 Select [Special Color Print Area].

• [Whole Image]: Prints the entire rectangle of the original image using the special color ink.

• [Valid Pixel]: Outputs special color ink only where there is color in the original image.

• [Valid to non background]: Outputs special color ink where there is data (including white) in the
original image.
Fills area within dotted
line
with special color ink.
Whole
Image

Original image Outputs special color ink

(surrounding dotted only where color exists.
line is Valid
entire rectangle of Pixel
image)
Valid to non Outputs special color ink
background only where color
(including white) exists.

Conditions under which [Valid to non background] is applied

･ The image data format is EPS, PS, or PDF, and color (including white) is specified in the data portion.

･ If filled with white

Valid to non background Special colors are generated

with white treated as being
2
included in the data portion.

･ If transparent

Valid to non background Special colors are generated with

transparent areas treated as having
no data.

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• To place TIFF data with transparency, save the image as a PDF.

For images saved in EPS or PS format, special colors are generated with the rectangle of
the TIFF data treated as the data portion.

Placing TIFF data with transparency in an image

･ When the entire image is saved as a PDF

Transparent area
Rectangles in transparent
areas are not treated as
being the data portion.
Valid to non background

If the color is white

PDF

･ When the entire image is saved in EPS or

PS format

Transparent area Rectangles in transparent

areas are treated as being the
data portion.
Valid to non background

If the color is white

EPS, PS

• To fill the interior of the figure completely with special color ink as shown below without
using the [Valid to non background] setting, create special color data using design
software, then set the special color ink as described in "Print a full-color job in
monotone"(P. 35).

• When you use Adobe Illustrator for the design software, special color data like that
described above can be created easily using RasterLinkTools. For more information, refer
to "A special color is printed over the entire image." in the separate "RasterLinkTools
Guide".
• If image data includes objects with density less than 1%, these may be included in the
printed output recognized as valid pixels even if they do not seem to be recognized as
valid pixels in the preview.
To have these objects recognized as valid pixels in previews, set object density to at least
1% in the design software.

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4 Click [Create] in [Execute].

• A special color job is created and added to the job list.

• Depending on the ink and UV mode set for a special color job, colors similar to those
shown below will be displayed in [Thumbnail] on the [Job List] tab. For more information
on UV mode settings, refer to "Edit UV settings"(P. 36)

• "Clear (UV Mode)" is displayed in [Attribute] for special color jobs created by selecting
"Clear".

l Create a special color job and combine it with the original job

1 Select the special color ink from the [Ink] list in [Special Color] on the [Special plate] tab.

2 Set the ink density (%).

3 Select [Special Color Print Area].

4 Select the [Composite automatically] check box.

5 Select the [Execute] items.

[Top]: Combines by laying the special color job over the original job.
[Bottom]: Combines by laying the special color job under the original job.

6 Click [Create].

• The composition of composite jobs can be canceled using "Composite"

"Composite"(P. 140).
• When creating multiple special color jobs and combining them (such as when creating
white and clear special color jobs from a single job), special plates cannot be created from
composite jobs, so unselect the [Composite automatically] check box, create the special
color jobs, then use "Composite" "Composite"(P. 140).

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2.2.12 Composite
Combines multiple jobs on top of each other.

Composite - Functions

[Composite] allows the following operations.

• Select a composite job and set the output sequence

• Select print & cut job and set the output sequence.

• Compose by reversing jobs

• Set the priority policy (with flatbed printers)

• Overlay print by pulling back the media after printing*1

• Print overlapping plates with the same job attributes (with flatbed printers)*1

*1. Not available with all models.

l Conditions
The job overlay method will vary depending on the individual printer model and job attributes.

l With roll-to-roll printers

• Combining color jobs

All jobs are overlaid and printed at the same time.

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• Combining special color jobs with color jobs

The printing methods that can be set will vary depending on the particular roll-to-roll printer model.

The following printing methods can be used when combining special color jobs with color jobs.

Model Special Color Over Print No Special Color Pull-back print

Over Print

UJV55-320 Prints using the following two Creates image data Not supported.
JV300 Plus methods. combining colors and
JV330 • 2-layer printing of the special color, then
CJV330 colors and special color prints
simultaneously simultaneously.

• 3-layer printing in the

sequence colors ⇒ special
color ⇒ colors

JV300 Prints using the following two Not supported.

methods.
• 2-layer printing of the
colors and special color
simultaneously
• 3-layer printing of the
colors and special color in
any sequence

CJV300
CJV150
Prints using the following two
methods.
Pulls back the media after one
job has been printed, then prints
2
CJV300 Plus • 2-layer printing of the the remaining job(s) on top of
colors and special color the first job.
simultaneously
• 3-layer printing of the
colors and special color in
any sequence

UCJV300 Prints using the following four This is used in three-layer

UCJV330 methods. printing including clear (glossy).
• 2-layer printing of the For more information, refer to
colors and special color the "UCJV300/330 Clear Ink
simultaneously Printing Guide".

• Print three layers in the

following order
Color ⇒ Special color ⇒
Color
Special color ⇒ Color ⇒
Special color
• Prints four layers in the
sequence(*)
colors ⇒ shade ⇒ special
color ⇒ colors
colors ⇒ special color ⇒
shade ⇒ colors

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• 5-layer printing in the

sequence colors ⇒ special
color ⇒ shade ⇒ special
color ⇒ colors(*)

UJV100 Print two layers of color and Not supported. Not supported.
spot color at the same time

TxF150 Prints using the following two Not supported. Not supported.
TxF300 methods:
• Special color ⇒ Color

UJV100Plus Print two layers of color and Not supported. Pulls back the media after one
spot color at the same time job has been printed, then prints
the remaining job(s) on top of
the first job.
Enable Auto deskew to print
with skew corrected after media
is pulled back.
P. 150

Roll-to-roll Not supported. Creates image data Not supported.

printers other combining colors and
than those special color, then
above prints
simultaneously.

(*)For more information, refer to the separate "Multi-layer Printing Guide".

Example: Combining a color job with a special color (white) job

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l With a flatbed printer

With flatbed printers, the printing method will vary depending on the "Priority policy" set with the [Composite]
function "Set the priority policy (with flatbed printers)"(P. 150).

• If jobs with different device profiles are combined using [Speed], they will be combined using the
same conditions as for [Quality].
• If jobs with different resolutions are combined using [Speed], they will be combined using the
same conditions as for [Quality].

• Combining color jobs

The following printing methods can be used when combining color jobs.

With [Priority policy] set to [Speed]

Data is created with all jobs overlaid and then printed at the same time.

With [Priority policy] set to [Quality]

Jobs are printed individually. Once printing is completed, the printer returns to the origin and prints the
next job over the previously printed job.

• Combining special color jobs with color jobs

The following printing methods can be used when combining special color jobs with color jobs.

With [Priority policy] set to [Speed]

The Special Color Over Print function is used to print two color job and special color job layers
simultaneously.

With [Priority policy] set to [Quality]

Jobs are printed individually. Once printing is completed, the printer returns to the origin and prints the
next job over the previously printed job.

• When color jobs and special color jobs are combined when using a flatbed printer, these will
always be printed in layers. Color and special color jobs cannot be printed simultaneously as
with roll-to-roll printers.
• If using an inkset containing light cyan and light magenta, printing will use the same method as
for [Quality] even when [Speed] is selected. (This applies only when special color ink and light
ink are arranged inline. Perform a test print to check.)
• If the special color job is clear, the printing method will vary depending on the "UV Mode"
settings. For more information, refer to Properties P. 39.

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Example: Combining a color job with a special color (white) job

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Composite - Screen Layout

l [Composite] screen

l [Job List] tab

Displays the composed job. 2
l [Composite] tab
1. Composite list
Displays the multiple jobs included in the composite.

2. [Composite option]
Sets the composition method.

3. [Composite]/[Release]
Creates or cancels a composite job.

4. Composite preview
Displays the preview showing the composite job.
• For UCJV330
When creating data for multi-layer printing and watermark printing
with RasterLinkTools and loading the RL output data via a hot
folder, previews can be checked with the light on and off.

Light off Light on

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Composite - Operations

l Select a composite job and set the output sequence

1 Select the multiple jobs to be composed and printed in the [Job List] window.

• The selected jobs are displayed in the composite list on the [Composite] tab.

2 The jobs displayed in the composite list on the [Composite] tab can be reordered by dragging
and dropping.

• The jobs will be printed in sequence from the bottom of the composite list.

3 Click [Composite] in [Composite]/[Release] on the [Composite] tab.

• The [Job List] is refreshed and the selected jobs are linked by lines.

• [Composite] must be clicked again if the job sequence in the composite list is altered after
composition.

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l Select print & cut job and set the output sequence.

1 Select the multiple jobs to be composed and printed in the [Job List] window.

• The selected jobs are displayed in the composite list on the [Composite] tab.

2 The jobs displayed in the composite list on the [Composite] tab can be reordered by dragging
and dropping.

• The jobs will be printed in sequence from the bottom of the composite list.

About the placement of cut jobs

• Jobs with the cut attribute must be placed at the top or bottom of the composite list. 2
• Cut jobs are generally placed at the top, but on the following models, a cut job can be
placed at the bottom to create a "Cut & Print (cut-then-print) job."
CJV150, CJV300, CJV300Plus, CJV330, CJV200

• Note, however, that setting registration mark detection for cut-and-print jobs will cause
detection errors during cutting.

3 Click [Composite] in [Composite]/[Release] on the [Composite] tab.

• The [Job List] is refreshed and the selected jobs are linked by lines.

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• With roll-to-roll printers, the job will be printed in the order of the numbers indicated in the
[Output Order] column. (With flatbed printers, printing will be in sequence from the bottom.)
Example: When the special color job (white) output sequence is 1 and the color job
output sequence is 2

The color ink will be printed on top of the white.

• If the jobs differ in size, the bottom left of the largest job will be used as the datum for
overlaying.

Composite

• If you are creating composite image data using design software, data should be created using
one of the following two methods.
･ Align the vertical and horizontal size.
･ Adjust the position with the bottom left as the origin.

• When multiple jobs are combined, the settings for the job at the top of the [Job List] are applied
to all of the jobs. The following settings will be applied.
･ [Scale]
･ [Rotation]
･ [Mirror]
･ [Print Condition]

• Do not composite print a job that is set to mono color printing and a job that is created from that.
The printer does not print correctly.

l Compose by reversing jobs

1 Select a job to be reversed in the composite list.

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2 Select the [Mirror] check box in [Composite option].

• The selected job is reversed.

• Difference between [Mirror] on the [General Print] screen and [Mirror] on the [Composite]
screen
Setting [Mirror] on the [General Print] screen reverses all composite jobs.
Setting [Mirror] on the [Composite] screen reverses only the selected job(s).

Using [Mirror] on the [General Print] screen and on the [Composite] screen with the
composite list below will have the following results.

Example 1: Setting [Mirror] as follows

･ Job with white attribute enabled on [Composite] screen
･ [General Print] screen: OFF
2

Only the special color job (white) is reversed.

Example 2: Setting [Mirror] as follows

･ Job with white attribute enabled on [Composite] screen
･ [General Print] screen: ON

Reversed version of Example 1, i.e. only the color job is reversed.

• In cases where the printed face is viewed from the opposite side, such as with transparent
media, set [Mirror] on the [General Print] screen after composition.

3 Click [Composite].

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l Set the priority policy (with flatbed printers)

1 Set the [Priority policy] items in [Composite option] on the [Composite] tab.

• [Speed]
Reduces printing time by using the Special Color Over Print function. This is useful when
completing the job quickly is more important.

• [Quality]
Quality takes precedence when jobs are printed individually. This is useful when an attractive
finish is more important.

• Jobs are printed one at a time when [Quality] is selected. The printing speed and quality
can therefore be adjusted by altering the resolution for each job individually. For example,
a special color job (white) for which you wish speed to take priority can be set with low
resolution, and a color job for which you wish quality to take priority can be set with high
resolution before combining.
For more information, refer to "Print Condition"(P. 56).

2 Click [Composite].

l Overlay print by pulling back the media (with CJV300, CJV150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300,
UCJV330, and UJV100 Plus)

1 Select the [Pull back after Print] check box in [Composite option] on the [Composite] window.

• Pulls back the media to the origin position after jobs selected from the composite list have been
printed simultaneously, then prints the remaining job(s).

• This is useful when you wish to print colors after allowing a special color to dry thoroughly, such as
when color jobs are combined with special color jobs.

• The media is always pulled back between printing and cutting in the case of print & cut
jobs.
The [Pull back after Print] check box cannot be unselected.

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2 Click [Composite].

Auto deskew (compatible model: UJV100Plus)

Auto deskew correction is available when the [Retract after Print] check box is selected.
With the [Auto deskew] check box selected, after media is pulled back, image data skew is
automatically detected and corrected before printing.
Skew detection register marks are automatically added to the first image data to print.

• Example: With Auto deskew activated when printing special colors before regular colors

(1) Jobs are printed with register marks added to the special color layer.

• Media is pulled back, the marks are detected, and the skew is calculated.

(2) After special color printing is finished, the skew angle is applied when ripping the
regular color layer.

(3) The color layer is printed.

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l Print overlapping plates with the same job attributes (with flatbed printers)

1 Select the bottom job of those with the same attributes, then select the [Pull back after Print]
check box in [Composite option] on the [Composite] window.

• The output order will be changed.

• A white plate can be overlay printed using a separate feed.

• This is available when [Speed] has been selected for the Priority policy.

2 Click [Composite].

l Canceling composition

1 Select the job(s) for which composition is to be canceled in the [Job List].

2 Click [Composite] in the [Function] menu or the Composite function icon ( ).

3 Click [Release] on the [Composite] tab.

• The composition containing the selected jobs is canceled.

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2.2.13 Layer
Configures the detailed settings for jobs printed with color and special color ink.

Layer - Functions

[Layer] allows the following operations.

• Set Special Color Over Print*1

• Set Special Color Over Print quality*1

• Adjust the special color position

• Adjust the special color size

*1. Not available with all models.

l Conditions
[Layer] can be used in the following cases.

• When a special color inkset is set

Special Color Over Print can be set when using printers that support Special Color Over Print.

Special Color Over Print is a function that allows special colors (white, silver, primer, clear) to be
printed over colors in a single printing process. This can be used in the following cases.
• When special colors and colors are "composed" "Composite"(P. 140)
• When certain colors in a color image have been replaced by special colors
2
Models supporting Special Color Over Print

Model Compatible inks

CJV150 White, silver

CJV300 White, silver

CJV300 Plus White, silver

CJV330 White

JV300 White

JV300 Plus White

JV330 White

JFX200EX White, primer, clear

UCJV300 White, clear

UCJV330 White, clear

UJV100 White, clear

UJF-3042MkII White, primer, clear

UJF-6042MkII White, primer, clear

UJF-7151 White, primer, clear

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Model Compatible inks

UJV55-320 White

JFX600 White, primer, clear

UJF-7151plusII White, primer, clear

UJF-3042MkII e White, primer, clear

UJF-6042MkII e White, primer, clear

TxF150 White

TxF300 White

UCJV330 White, clear

UJV100 Plus White, clear

Layer - Screen Layout

l [Layer] screen

l [Job List] tab

Displays the job to be edited.

[Layer] is set for each print if the [Composite] function has been set to print divided into multiple passes.

Jobs to be printed simultaneously are displayed.

Clicking the [ ] icons at the bottom of the [Job List] tab lets you switch between jobs.

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Example: Setting to print with three passes using the UJF-6042MkII

[Composite] tab on the [Composite] screen

Output order

First pass: Special color job (primer)

Second pass: Special color job (white) and color job

Third pass: Special color job (clear)

[Job List] tab on the [Layer] screen

Switch Switch

2
First pass: Second pass: Third pass:
Special color job Special color job Special color job
(primer) (white) (clear)
and color job

l [Layer Adjust] tab

Sets Special Color Over Print and the special colors.

Example: A composed special color job (white) and color job printed using the JV300 Plus

• The details displayed will vary depending on the model, special ink type, and whether or not
composition is used.

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1. [Special Color Over Print] (with models supporting Special Color Over Print)

Sets Special Color Over Print.

2. [Quality] (with models supporting Special Color Over Print)

Set the quality of Special Color Over Print.

3. [Position Correction]

Adjusts the special color position.

4. [Special color size correction]

Adjusts the special color size.

Layer - Operations

l Set Special Color Over Print (with models supporting Special Color Over Print)

1 Select the job to be set for Special Color Over Print on the [Job List] tab.

2 Click [Layer] in the [Function] menu or the [Layer] function icon ( ).

3 Select a job in the [Job List].

4 Select [Special Color Over Print] on the [Layer Adjust] tab.

• This allows you to set whether or not to use Special Color Over Print.

• If selected, the printing order can then be selected.

l Set the quality of Special Color Over Print (with models supporting Special Color Over
Print)

The quality of Special Color Over Print can be set in the following case.
• With models that support quality settings for Special Color Over Print and when Special Color
Over Print is set to be used

1 Select the job to be set for Special Color Over Print on the [Job List] tab.

2 Click [Layer] in the [Function] menu or the [Layer] function icon ( ).

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3 Select [Quality] on the [Layer Adjust] tab.

• The quality increases from Level 1 to Level 3, but the printing speed will also be reduced.

l Adjust the special color position

1 Select the job to be set for Special Color Over Print on the [Job List] tab.

2 Click [Layer] in the [Function] menu or the [Layer] function icon ( ).

3 Select the special color job to adjust its position on the [Job List] tab.

4 Select the [Correct the position] check box for the layer on which the special color is to be
printed in [Position Correction] on the [Layer Adjust] tab.

5 Enter the number of pixels (-99 to 99 pixels) for [Scan] and [Feed]. 2
• The special color position is altered for the selected job.

• [Position Correction] should be used when there is a slight offset between special colors (such
as white and clear) and colors when printing.

Example: When the special color is offset from the color by 2 pixels in the scan direction and 1
pixel in the feed direction

Enlarged

Set to move the special

Before color job -2 pixels in the After adjustment
Special plate job adjustment scan direction and 1 pixel
Color job in the feed direction.

l Adjust the special color size

1 Select the job to be set for Special Color Over Print on the [Job List] tab.

2 Click [Layer] in the [Function] menu or the [Layer] function icon ( ).

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3 Select a job for which special ink is to be printed on the [Job List] tab.

4 Select the [Correct the size] check box for the layer on which the special color ink is to be
printed in [Position Correction] on the [Layer Adjust] tab.

5 Select the required items.

• [Thickening] or [Thinning] can be selected.

6 Enter the number of pixels in [Scan] and [Feed].

• The special color size is altered for the selected job.

･ The size setting method is the same for all models.

･ [Special color size correction] is useful in the following cases.
• When you wish to print clear ink to cover a color job
• When you wish to print a special color (white or primer) slightly smaller because the white or
primer ink printed as the base will be printed protruding from the color

Example: To thicken the special color job by 2 pixels in both the scan direction
and feed direction

Thicken by 2 pixels in
Enlarged both the
scan and feed
directions.

: Added dots

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2.2.14 Color Replacement

Replaces the job colors with different colors.

• With RasterLink7, replacing specific job colors with different colors is referred to as "color
replacement".

Color Replacement - Functions

[Color Replacement] allows the following operations.

• Replace a spot color or CMYK

• Replace a gradation color

• Replace a color using a colorimeter

• Use a color collection

• Select from a color collection

• Register to a color collection

• Create a color chart with the Lab value after replacement as the base color

l Conditions
image data

Color replacement is possible when using the following original data.

2
Color mode CMYK

File format ps, eps, pdf

Object Vector data

Colors cannot be replaced in raster data.

If using vector data containing the following effects, correct printing may not be possible even when
colors have been replaced.
• Objects created with filter effects such as drop shadow, transparency, and blurring in Adobe
Illustrator
• Gradation objects created in Adobe Illustrator with compatible gradation and gradation mesh
printing selected

If a PDF file set to contain an embedded profile is saved, color replacement will not take place even
if it is set to do so.
The following warning message will appear for such jobs:
"This job contains an embedded profile. It may be printed without CMYK or Gradation color
replacement."
If you wish to use CMYK or gradation color replacement with a PDF file, ensure it is saved so as not
to contain an embedded profile.

Colors that can be replaced

The following color data can be replaced.

• Spot colors (colors such as special named colors, metallic, or fluorescent colors that cannot be
represented using CMYK combinations, also referred to as special colors)
For more information on precautions, refer to "Precautions when replacing spot colors"(P. 160).

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• CMYK (also referred to as process colors)

• Set the density of the original image data as an integer value.

• Gradation
For more information on precautions, refer to "Precautions when replacing gradation colors"(P. 162).

Ink after replacement

The following colors can be set as the ink after replacement.

Ink color Replaced with the printer ink color.

The density can be set in a range 0% to 100%.

L*a*b* values Replaces colors based on L* (lightness), a* (color space coordinates from red to
green), and b* (color space coordinates from blue to yellow).
L*a*b* values are color space coordinates that are independent of devices.

• The actual colors printed may differ from the colors set as ink colors and L*a*b* values
depending on the conditions and environment such as the printing model and ink.

Linking with color collections

• Color collections are libraries containing color replacement information. For more information,
refer to "Color Collection"(P. 226).
• If [Color Collection] is set to be used on the [Color Collection] window, colors will be replaced
automatically if the conditions match when an image is imported. P. 227

l Precautions when replacing spot colors

Note the following points when spot colors are set within the original image data and those densities are
altered before use.

• With RasterLink7, the ink density after replacement is set based on a spot color density of 100%. In the
case of densities other than 100%, the ink density will be automatically calculated and set.
Example: When a spot color called [Spot] (display color C = 100, M = 0, Y = 0, K = 0) is applied at
100% in some areas and at 50% in others in Adobe Illustrator
• Replacing the spot color [Spot] with ink color densities C = 0, M = 80, Y = 20, and K = 0 in
RasterLink7 prints with ink color densities C = 0, M = 80, Y = 20, and K = 0 for those parts in the
original image data where [Spot] is applied at 100%.
Parts of the original image data where [Spot] is applied at 50% will be printed with ink densities
automatically calculated, resulting in C = 0, M = 40, Y = 10, and K = 0.

• Enter the spot color name using single-byte alphanumeric characters. The following problems may result
if any other characters are used:
• Images cannot be imported to RasterLink7.
• The spot color names may be displayed as garbled characters.
• They may be output without color replacement even when color replacement has been set.

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l Precautions when replacing colors in white objects

The density must be set to a minimum of 1 % for objects subject to color replacement. Color replacement
specifications for white objects such as those below may produce unintended color replacement results:

• Objects with C=0, M=0, Y=0, K=0

• Object with spot color density set to 0%

• Objects with spot colors of C=0, M=0, Y=0, and K=0

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Method for setting spot color in Adobe Illustrator

1 Select [CMYK Color] for [Document Color Mode] in the Adobe Illustrator [File] menu.

• This sets the image data color mode to [CMYK].

2 Select [Swatch] in the [Window] menu.

• The [Swatch] window appears.

3 Click the icon at the top right of the window, then select [New Swatch] in the menu displayed.

• The [New Swatch] window opens.

4 Configure the following settings.

[Name] : Enter the spot color name.

[Color Type] : Select [Special Color].
[Color Mode] : Select [CMYK].
[Color] : Set the display color.
Printing uses this color if color
replacement is not used.

5 Click [OK].

• The spot color is registered in the list on the [Swatch] window.

6 Create an object.

7 Select the object.

8 Select [Line] or [Paint] on the [Color] window.

9 Select a registered spot color on the [Swatch] window.

• The spot color is applied to the object.

10 Save the data in a format allowing it to be imported into RasterLink7.

l Precautions when replacing gradation colors
Color replacement is possible only with the following four types of gradation.

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Set the gradation within the range defined by the maximum and minimum densities.

Type Maximum density (%) Minimum density (%)

C M Y K C M Y K

Cyan 100 1 1 1 0 1 1 1

Magenta 1 100 1 1 1 0 1 1

Yellow 1 1 100 1 1 1 0 1

Black 1 1 1 100 1 1 1 0

Maximum Minimum
density density

• Color replacement is not possible if a midpoint has been set and the color has been changed between
the maximum and minimum densities of a gradation.
• Color replacement may not be performed correctly on gradations that include a large number of
clipping passes.
• Illustrations containing the same colors as included in the gradation will also be color replaced.
Example: Maximum density C = 100, M = 1, Y = 1, K = 1
Minimum density C = 0, M = 1, Y = 1, K = 1
If the data includes an illustration with C = 50, M = 1, Y = 1, and K = 1, the illustration (vector data)
color will also be replaced.
2
• Depending on the original image data, colors may not necessarily be correctly replaced even if
gradation replacement settings are enabled on the [Color Replacement] screen.
Always make a reduced-size print to confirm that color replacement has been performed correctly.

For more information on original image data conditions that allow color replacement, also refer to
"Conditions"(P. 159) in Color Replacement.

Method for setting gradations in Adobe Illustrator

1 Select [CMYK Color] for [Document Color Mode] in the Adobe Illustrator [File] menu.

• This sets the image data color mode to CMYK.

2 Create an object.

3 Select the object.

4 Select [Gradation] in the [Illustration] menu.

• The [Gradation] window appears.

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5 Set the maximum and minimum density.

Maximum Minimum
density density

6 Save the data in a format allowing it to be imported into RasterLink7.

l Color replacement of a spot color used in a gradation

Color replacement of a spot color used in a gradation must satisfy either of the following conditions:

1. A PDF file

2. An image file created in Adobe Illustrator with [Compatible Gradation and Gradient Mesh Printing]
disabled in the [Print] menu or the EPS options.

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l If different spot colors are specified in a gradation

Color replacement may not be possible if multiple spot colors are specified for a single gradation object in an
EPS file.

Try after resaving as a PDF file.

• Operation is not guaranteed even for PDF files.

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Color Replacement - Screen Layout

l [Color Replacement] screen

l [Spot Color] tab, [CMYK] tab, [Gradation] tab

1. Input/output color list
Displays the color information for the original image
data. Switching between the tabs switches to the list
corresponding to the respective color type that can be
replaced.

2. Ink after replacement

Sets the color after replacement.

3. [Spot color name] search

Searches for the spot color name displayed in the
Input/output color list.

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l [Spot Color] tab

[Input] : Displays the spot color name and preview color.

[Output] : Displays the color after replacement and the simulated printed color.
[Ink Limit] : When printing, the check box will be displayed as selected when using the ink limit
for the device profile.
• If [Ink after replacement] is [Ink], whether or not this is used can be set in the
[Ink after replacement] box.
• If [Ink after replacement] is [Lab], this will always be displayed as selected.

• If a v3.5 or later device profile has been selected, the following information can be displayed by
clicking the [ ] icon.
Color difference: Displays the color difference calculated from the following two L*a*b* values.
(1) Output L*a*b* values
(2) L*a*b* values calculated from the device profile selected from the [Print Condition] screen.
• Note, however, that the color difference will not be displayed when the output L*a*b* values are
within the color reproduction range of the selected device profile.
The ink for output will also be displayed if a L*a*b* values are set in [Output Ink] [Output].
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l [CMYK] tab

[Input]: Displays the CMYK component values and preview colors.

[Output]: Displays the color after replacement and the simulated printed color.

[Ink Limit]: Selecting this applies the ink limit inside the device profile.

• If the [Color Difference] and [Output Ink] columns have Lab values for the color after
replacement in the same way as on the [Spot Color] tab, this is displayed by clicking the [ ]
icon.

l [Gradation] tab

[Input]: Displays the gradation type. P. 162

[Output (Lower Limit)]: Displays the lower limit for the gradation after replacement.

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[Output (Upper Limit)]: Displays the upper limit for the gradation after replacement.

l Preview

1. Color information

Displays color information for the location clicked on the preview.

[Input]: Displays information on the object, color mode, and original image data color.
[Output]: Displays the color after replacement.

• If there are locations where color replacement was not possible, click the corresponding
locations on the preview. This allows you to check whether or not replacement is possible from
the [Input] information.

2. [Display selected color in negative]

Selecting this check box inverts the color of parts selected in the Input/output color list on the [Spot Color]
tab, [CMYK] tab, or [Gradation] tab.

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Color Replacement - Operations

l Replace a spot color or CMYK

• For more information on original image data settings, refer to "Precautions when replacing
spot colors"(P. 160).

1 Select the job for color replacement on the [Job List] tab.

2 Click [Color Replacement] in the [Function] menu or the [Color Replacement] function icon
( ).

3 Select the [Spot Color] tab or [CMYK] tab on the [Color Replacement] screen.

• The spot color or CMYK process colors used in the image data are displayed.

4 Select the spot color or CMYK process color you wish to replace from the list.

5 Select the [Replace] check box for [Ink after replacement].

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6 Select [Ink] or [Lab].

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7 Sets the color after replacement.

• Set the percentage if [Ink] is selected, and set the L*a*b* values if [Lab] is selected.

About [Apply profile ink limit]

• This is displayed when [Ink] is selected.
• Enabling this applies the device profile ink limit.
• The setting is automatically converted to a lower value to minimize ink overflowing when
printing. (Even if set to 100%, a lower value is used for printing.)
• When not selected, printing uses the color component values as set, but this increases
the possibility of printing defects such as bleeding due to ink overflowing. Where possible,
this setting should normally be selected.
• It is automatically enabled if the special color inkset uses three or more slots.

About [Lab color replacement fine mode]

• This mode is displayed when [Lab] is selected with a profile of V3.5 or later selected.
• When turned on, the resolution of numerical values is higher than Ver. 3.1.0 or earlier, and
more detailed numerical values can be specified.

About [Input density error mitigation]

• Enabling this relaxes the detection error for input density compared to when it is not used,
extending the range for color replacement.
Try enabling this if the intended area is not included within the color replacement area.
Example: In cases where color replacement was set for an input density of Cyan 50%, but
an area with Cyan 49.5% was not replaced.

8 Click [Apply].

• If color replacement is performed using color ink and special color ink at the same time, printing
will be as follows depending on the special color overlay printing settings "Layer -
Operations"(P. 156) in the printer and layer settings.

• Special Color Over Print not used: The special color and color will be printed simultaneously.
The special color ink and color ink will appear to intermix.
Color ⇒ Special color: The color ink will be printed first, then overprinted with the special color.
Special color ⇒ Color: The special color ink will be printed first, then overprinted with the color.

• If color replacement is performed using different special color inks at the same time, the results
will differ depending on the particular model and settings.

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l Replace a gradation color

• For more information on original image data settings, refer to "Precautions when replacing
gradation colors"(P. 162) and "Precautions when replacing spot colors"(P. 160).

1 Select the job for color replacement on the [Job List] tab.

2 Click [Color Replacement] in the [Function] menu or the [Color Replacement] function icon
( ).

3 Select the [Gradation] tab on the [Color Replacement] screen.

• The gradations used in the original image data are displayed.

4 Select the gradation you wish to replace with a different color.

5 Select the [Replace] check box for Ink after replacement.

6 [Output (Lower Limit)]: Sets the minimum density for the gradation after color replacement.

7 [Output (Upper Limit)]: Sets the maximum density for the gradation after color replacement.

8 Click [Apply].

About [Input density error mitigation]

• Enabling this relaxes the detection error for input density compared to when it is not used,
extending the range for color replacement.
Try enabling this if the intended area is not included within the color replacement area.
Example: In cases where color replacement was set for an input density of Cyan 50%, but
an area with Cyan 49.5% was not replaced.

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l Replace a color using a colorimeter

• If a v3.5 or later device profile has been selected on the [Print Condition] screen, a colorimeter
can be used.

1 Click the [ ] icon.

• The [Calibration] dialog appears.

2 Place the colorimeter on the white datum, then click [Next].

• The Spot Measurement screen appears once white datum measurement is complete.

3 Select the color to be measured from the list.

4 Hold the corresponding color against the colorimeter, then click the colorimeter button.

• The color measurement results (L*a*b* values) are displayed.

To continue and measure other colors, repeat steps (3) and (4).

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5 Click [Back].

• The measured L*a*b* values are displayed.

• If [Uncalculated] is displayed in the [Color Difference] column of the Input/output color list, click
the [ ] icon. The information for the color difference and output ink is calculated and
displayed.

l Select from a color collection

Select color replacement information from a color collection and apply it to a job.

1 Select the job for color replacement on the [Job List] tab.

2 Click [Color Replacement] in the [Function] menu or the [Color Replacement] function icon
( ).

3 Select the [Replace] check box for Ink after replacement.

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4 Click the [ ] icon.

• The [Import from Color Collection] dialog appears.

5 Select the color collection to be used from the color collection list.

6 Select the color to be set as the color after replacement from the color patch list.

7 Click [OK].

• [Output] is refreshed on the input/output color list.

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l Register to a color collection

Register color replacement information to a color collection.

1 Select the colors for which color replacement is set in the input and output lists on the [Color
Replacement] screen.

2 Click the [ ] icon.

• The [Export to Color Collection] dialog appears.

3 Select the color collection to be registered from the color collection list.

4 Check that the color information to be registered is set in the color input area.

5 Click [Register].

• The color is registered in the color patch list.

Restrictions on the Color Replacement function

The Color Replacement function is restricted for the following models/ink sets.

• Models: UJF-6042MkII, UJF-6042MkIIe

• Ink set: CMYK+ClPWW

Restrictions are as follows.

• Color Replacement to primer is not available.

• Color Replacement to clear is not available.

For corresponding models/ink sets, use single color replacement or Special plate function.

If the image data input contains "ClearTexture" spot color name, uncheck the "Use" check box of the "Mimaki
RasterLink" color collection before inputting the image data.

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l Print a color chart based on the color after replacement

A Lab color chart can be created with the set color used as the base color if the color after replacement is
Lab.
This is useful for adjusting the color after the color replaced image has been output.
For more information on Lab color charts, refer to "Lab Color Chart"(P. 225).

1 Select the color to be replaced from the list.

2 Select the [Replace] check box for [Ink after replacement] if it is not already selected.

3 Select [Lab], then set the Lab after replacement.

4 Click the [ ] icon.

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2.2.15 Favorite
Saves and manages the various function settings as a favorite.

Favorite Settings - Functions

RasterLink7 lets you save various settings as favorites. Settings saved (registered) as favorites can be
applied to other print data.

The following conditions can be set as favorites for each function.

l [Properties]
• [Job Attribute]

• [Source color], [Ink]

Displayed when [Job Attribute] is set to [Mono Color].

• [UV Mode]

The UV Mode settings can be set as favorites in the case of the following jobs:
• Jobs for which [Job Attribute] is set to [Full Color] and a CMYK color or spot color has not been
replaced with a special color
• Jobs for which [Job Attribute] is set to [Mono Color]

• [UV Mode] (Color Replacement)

UV mode for registering and using with jobs for which a CMYK color or spot color has been replaced with
a special color

• [UV Mode] (Special plate)

UV mode for registering and using with jobs for which a special plate has been created or special plate
jobs created automatically

For more information on how to set and apply, refer to "Favorite Settings - Operations"(P. 179).

Settings cannot be saved as favorites. Favorite settings cannot be applied with the following jobs:
• Jobs for which [Job Attribute] is set to [Cut Only] on the [Properties] screen
• Jobs for which the original image was in RGB color mode

The following items cannot be saved as favorites:

• [Properties] when [Attribute] in [Job List] is [Color (Glossy)]

l [Print Condition]
All of the conditions that can be set on the [Print Condition] screen

l [General Print]
• [Scale] • [Rotation] • [Mirror]
• [Deskew] • [Arrange in the Center] • [Register Mark]
• [Add Label] • [Cut Edit]

l [Jig Print]
• [Jig Print ON/OFF] • [Jig name] • [Scale]
• [Rotation] [Mirror]

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l [Tiling]
• [Scale] • [Rotation] • [Mirror]
• [Overlap] • [Tile number] • [Cut line]
• [Add Label]

l [Step & Repeat]

• [Scale] • [Rotation] • [Mirror]
• [Arrange in the Center] • [Type] • [Add Label]
• [Reference Line]

l [Jig Print]
• [Kebab Print ON/OFF] • [Scale] • [Rotation]
• [Mirror]

l [Special plate]
• [Special plate] • [Special Color Print Area] • [Execute]
• [Automatic Creation]

l [Layer]
• [Layer setting for Special • [Position Correction] [Special color size correction]
Color at Color Replace]

Layer setting for Special Color at Color Replace]

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Allows special color overprinting of image data when a special color has been used to replace
another color to be registered as a favorite for each special color.
The following four types of special color overprinting can be registered:
• Special color→ Color
• Color→ Special color
• No color overprint
• Default (One of the above three types is registered as the default in accordance with the
RasterLink7 program)

l [Execute]
• [Print Count]

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Favorite Settings - Screen Layout

l [Favorite]

1 Create/delete hot Creates and deletes hot folders and printer drivers.
folder

2 Cancel Cancels the last saved details.

3 Save Saves the values displayed in [Job setting] as a favorite.

4 Apply Applies the value for the selected function displayed in [Favorite] to [Job
setting].

5 Apply all Applies the values for all the functions displayed in [Favorite] to [Job setting].

6 List Displays the favorites list.

7 Input box Used to enter a name for a newly added favorite setting.

8 Delete Deletes a favorite setting.

9 Add new favorite Adds a new favorite setting.

10 Read-only Check this box to set the selected favorite setting to read-only. This setting is
used to prevent accidentally altering or deleting favorite settings.

11 Favorite Displays the settings and values for the selected function set for a favorite.

12 Job setting Displays the settings and values set for the job selected or currently being
edited.

13 Function icons Click on an icon to go to the favorites for the corresponding functions.

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Favorite Settings - Operations

l Adding a new favorite setting

1 Click [Favorite] in the [Function] menu or the Favorite function icon.

2 Entering the name for the favorite setting in the input box.

3 Click the [ ] icon.

• The new favorite setting is added to the favorites list.

• If a printer is registered, a favorite is created with the same name as the printer.
• The number of favorite sets that can be created is up to 100 for all printer settings
registered in RasterLink7.

l Saving current settings as a favorite

1 Click a function to be edited from the [Function] menu or the corresponding function icon.

2 Configure the various settings.

3 Click [Favorite] in the [Function] menu or the Favorite function icon.

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4 Select the destination favorite from the list.

• The settings and values for the selected favorite are displayed in [Favorite].

5 Click the function icon in step 1.

6 Click the [ ] icon.

• The job settings are saved in [Favorite] for the selected favorite.

• The settings and values set for the favorite are displayed.

l Calling up and applying favorite settings

1 Select the required job.

2 Click [Favorite] in the [Function] menu or the Favorite function icon.

3 Select the favorite to be applied from the list.

• The settings and values for the favorite are displayed in [Favorite].

4 Click the function icon for the settings to be applied.

• Check that the values in [Favorite] are correct.

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5 Click the [ ] icon.

• The settings and values displayed in [Favorite] are applied to [Job setting].

• Click the [ ] icon to apply the contents of the selected favorite to all function settings, not
just the function settings currently displayed.

l Create a special color job automatically when an image is imported

1 Create a special plate using the conditions to be used for automatic plate creation.

2 Select the special plate to be created on the [Job List] tab, then click the [Favorite] icon.

• The [Favorite] screen appears.

3 Create a new favorite.

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4 Click the [Special plate] icon on the [Favorite] screen.

5 Click the [ ] icon to save the current conditions.

• The conditions ([Special plate] and [Special Color Print Area]) set for the job are saved as a
favorite.

6 Enable [Automatic Creation].

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• If you wish to combine special plates created, set [Composite automatically] to [ON], then
specify [Composition order].

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7 Select the favorite set, then import the image data "Favorite"(P. 176).

• A special color job will be created automatically based on the imported image data.

l Deleting favorite settings

1 Click [Favorite] in the [Function] menu or the Favorite function icon.

2 Select the favorite to be deleted from the list.

3 Click the [ ] icon.

• The selected favorite will be deleted.

• Hot folders and printer drivers will be deleted.

• Favorites created when a printer was registered cannot be deleted.

l Creating a hot folder and printer driver from favorite settings

1 Click [Favorite] in the [Function] menu or the Favorite function icon.

2 Click [Create].

• A hot folder will be created.

• The hot folder will be created in the following location.

"RasterLink7 installation folder\Hot\Favorite name"

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2.2.16 Duplicate
This is useful when you wish create a job similar to another job with only certain settings altered.

Duplicate - Functions

[Duplicate] allows the following operations.

• Duplicate a job

Duplicate - Screen Layout

l [Duplicate] screen

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Duplicate - Operations

l Duplicate a job

1 Select a job in the [Job List].

2 Enter the number of duplicates for the job in [Duplicate counts] on the [Duplicate] screen.

3 Select or deselect the [Include ripped data] check box.

• Selecting the check box duplicates both the job and ripped data.

4 Click [Duplicate].

• The duplicated job(s) will have the same name as the original job.
The duplicated job(s) should be renamed appropriately on the [Properties] screen. "Rename
a job"(P. 34)

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2.2.17 Backup
Creates a job backup file.

Restores a backed-up job from a file.

Backup - Functions

[Backup] allows the following operations.

• Back up jobs

• Restore jobs from backup files

l Conditions
Jobs cannot be restored from backup files in the following cases.

• With backup files for RasterLink6Plus or earlier

• The transfer tool should be used to transfer RasterLink6Plus backup files to RasterLink7.
For more information, refer to the separate "RasterLink7 Transfer Tool Guide".

• When the printer or special color inkset registered in the backup file is not registered in the restore
destination RasterLink7

• When the device profile or input profile specified in the backup file is not installed in the restore
destination RasterLink7
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Backup - Screen Layout

l [Backup] screen

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Backup - Operations

l Back up jobs

1 Select a job in the [Job List].

• If multiple jobs are selected, these will all be saved in a single backup file.

2 Select or deselect the [Delete Job after Backup] check box on the [Backup] tab.

• Selecting the check box deletes the job(s) after backing up.

3 Click [Backup].

• The [Select file name to save] dialog appears.

4 Add a suitable name, then click [Save].

• A backup file is created.

Backup files save the following data.

• Original image data
• Job setting information
• Device profiles
• Input profiles
• Setting files

• Ripped data is not saved in backup files.

• Jobs should be ripped again if they have been restored from a backup file.

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l Restore jobs from backup files

1 Click [Restore] on the [Backup] tab.

• The [Select backup file] dialog appears.

2 Select the file to be restored, then click [Open].

• The job is restored.

• When restoring jobs, an error message may appear indicating that a device profile or input
profile is not installed. If this occurs, the device profile and input profile inside the backup file will
be saved in "installation folder\Tmp". Details on the save destination are displayed in the
message area.
• In such cases, restore using the following procedure.
(1) Exit RasterLink7.
(2) Launch [Profile Manager] from the Windows Start menu.
(3) Install the necessary device profiles and input profiles.
(4) Restart RasterLink7.
(5) Click [Restore] on the [Backup] tab.
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• Jobs can also be restored from backup files by selecting [File] - [Restore].

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2.2.18 Delete
Deletes a job.

Delete - Functions

[Delete] allows the following operations.

• Delete jobs and ripped data

l Conditions
Jobs cannot be deleted in the following cases.

• When only certain jobs in a group of jobs with [Composite] or [Arrange] set are selected

• An entire group of jobs can be deleted if all of the jobs with [Composite] or [Arrange] set are
selected.
• Individual jobs can be deleted if [Composite] or [Arrange] is canceled.

Delete - Screen Layout

l [Delete] screen

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Delete - Operations

l Delete jobs and ripped data

1 Select a job in the [Job List].

2 Select the [Delete] tab items.

• [Delete completely]: Deletes all of the job information.

• [Delete ripped data only]: Deletes the ripped data for the selected job(s).

3 Click [Delete].

• The job and ripped data is deleted.

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2.2.19 Jig Print

Positions the job on a jig before printing.

• Items that fix the print target (such as ballpoint pen or case) are referred to as "jigs".

Jig Print - Functions

[Jig Print] allows the following operations.

• Edit a jig template

• Print a jig outline

• Enlarge or reduce a jig print job

• Rotate a jig print job

• Reverse a jig print job

• Copy a jig print job

• Import and export a jig definition file

l Conditions
Compatible models

Flatbed printers, UJ330H

Editing conditions

Jig printing may not be available depending on the job settings.

Setting Jig layout

[Composite] Yes

[Arrange] Yes

[Crop] Yes

[Tiling] No

[Step & Repeat] No

[Lock the trimming position] No

[Kebab Jig Print] No

Yes: Jig printing possible

No: Jig printing not possible

Placing multiple jobs together in one jig

Configure the [Jig Print] settings after arranging multiple jobs.

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Jig Print - Screen Layout

l [Jig Print] screen

l [Job List] tab

Displays the jobs to be edited in [Jig Print].

l Jig template selection

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1. [Jig Print]
Select whether or not to use jig printing.

2. Jig template name

Select a jig template.

3. Duplicate the jig in the scanning direction

Creates a new jig definition file by duplicating multiple materials within the jig definition file as a single
group in the scanning direction.
For copied jigs, the values of [Size], [Counts], and [Interval] (Pitch) under [Material] cannot be changed.

4. Import a jig definition file

Imports a jig template definition file to RasterLink7.

5. Export a jig definition file

Saves a jig template definition file as an xml format file.

6. Print jig outline

Prints a jig outline.

For information on how to print the jig outline with the UJ330H, refer to the Important note (When
using UJ330H) at the end of this description.

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7. Add jig template

Adds a new jig template.

8. Delete jig template

Deletes a jig template.

9. [Read-only]
Selects whether jigs are read-only or can be edited.

When using UJ330H

• Save the jig outline image as a PDF file for use. (The [Print] button on the [Print jig outline]
screen cannot be used.)
• When loading a jig outline image into RasterLink7, enable [Rigid Media Editing] on the [Rigid
Media Placement Printing] screen before printing.
• When printing without enabling [Rigid Media Editing], a margin equal to the standard right media
margin (or the margin after it is applied if margins are set) will be added in the width direction.

l [Jig Layout] tab, [Jig Definition] tab, Preview

1. [Scale]
Sets the job size.

2. [Rotation]
Rotates the job.

3. [Mirror]
Reverses the job.

4. [Copy]
Sets the number of job copies.

5. Layout Preview
Displays the job positioned on the jig template.

6. Panel switching
Click to switch the panel.

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First panel (1/2) Next panel (2/2)

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l [Jig Definition] tab

1. [Size]
Sets the overall jig size.

2. [Position]
Sets the distance from the print origin position to the lower right of
the jig.

3. [Deskew]
Sets the jig skew.
It cannot be used in combination with [Variable Edit].
Deskew
4. [Size]
Sets the size for one material.

5. Counts
Sets the number of materials to be positioned.

6. [Interval (Pitch)]
Sets the material spacing.

7. [First position]
Sets the distance from the lower right of the jig to the lower right of
the first material.
Jig size
Material size
Jig size

First
material

First material
position
Jig
Material interval position

8. [Placement]
Sets the material position used as the reference for placing jobs.

9. [Material]
Selects the material to be adjusted.

10. [Skip]
Selects whether or not to include a material in printing.

11. [Position]
Adjusts the material position.

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Jig Print - Operations

l Start jig printing setting

1 Select the [Jig Print] check box on the [Jig Print] screen.

• This allows the various [Jig Print] function settings to be edited.

l Edit a jig template

Create a new jig template

1 Enter the name of the new jig template to be set in the jig template selection input box.

2 Click the [ ] icon.

• The [Jig Definition] tab appears.

[Jig] : Sets the overall jig size, print origin position, and skew. Set the skew as the angle (-45° to
45°) with respect to the lower right of the jig.

• Skewing the jig also skews each material on the jig.

Adjust the skew to correct tilt with respect to the table.
2
• Skewing jigs will cause job outlines and direct parts to become slightly jagged.
Jagged edges will become particularly noticeable with low-resolution raster data.
When skewing raster data, data should be created using a resolution close to the print
resolution.

[Material] : Sets the individual material size, number, first material position, and placement.
Size is set as valid print size (minimum 25.4 mm), count is set up to 99 x 99 (total 9,801),
and interval is set as pitch (width is the distance from the right-hand edge of the right-hand
material, and height is the distance from the bottom edge of the material below).
[Adjustm : Selects a material and finely adjusts its position. Select using the material pull-down menu
ent] or click the material in the preview. The selected material is shown in the preview in a red
box.

Edit a jig template

1 Select a jig template from the jig template selection pull-down menu.

2 Select the [Jig Definition] tab.

3 Click the [ ] icon after configuring the various jig settings.

• The jig template settings will be overwritten.

• The [Entire print area] jig template cannot be edited.

Delete a jig template

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1 Select a jig template from the jig template selection pull-down menu.

2 Click the [ ] icon.

• The jig template will be deleted.

• The [Entire print area] jig template cannot be deleted.

l Print a jig outline

1 Click the [ ] icon.

• The [Print jig outline] dialog appears.

[Favorite] : Selects the favorite used when printing an outline.

[Line Width] : Sets the outline width.
[Color] : Sets the outline color.
[Offset] : Sets the method for drawing the jig rectangle.
(The red box in the following figure indicates the jig rectangle, and the black lines indicate the
outlines printed.)

Offset mm Drawing setting

Select For 0 Prints an outline with the jig rectangle in

the center of the lines.

Greater than Prints an outline outside the jig

0 rectangle.

Half of line No setting Prints an outline touching the jig

width rectangle on the outside.

2 Click [Print].

• The outline is printed.

3 Click [Save].

• A PDF file is created.

l Enlarge or reduce a jig print job

1 Select the [Valid] check box in [Scale] on the [Jig Layout] tab.

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2 Sets [Scan] and [Feed] for the job to be printed.

• [Scan] and [Feed] can be set as ratios (%) or size.

• If the [Keep aspect ratio] check box is selected, jobs can be enlarged or reduced while retaining
the aspect ratio of the original image.

l Rotate a jig print job

1 Select the angle for counter-clockwise rotation in [Rotation] on the [Jig Layout] tab.

• With arranged jobs, the [Job List] thumbnails and settings for the jobs selected on the jig print
preview screen are refreshed.

l Reverse a jig print job

1 Select the [Reverse] check box in [Mirror] on the [Jig Layout] tab.

• With arranged jobs, the [Job List] thumbnails and settings for the jobs selected on the jig print
preview screen are refreshed.

l Copy a jig print job

1 Select the number of copies required using [Copy] on the [Jig Layout] tab.

• The job is copied and automatically positioned. 2

• With arranged jobs, the [Job List] thumbnails and settings for the jobs selected on the jig print
preview screen are refreshed.

l Print

1 Click the [ ] icon in the preview.

• This starts ripping and printing using the same settings as the last time [Execute] was used.
For more information on settings, refer to "Execute"(P. 127).

l Use the jig barcode function

• For more information on the jig barcode function, refer to the separate "Jig Barcode Function
Guide".

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l Printing procedure using a jig

This example describes how to print on material with the dimensions shown in the following figure.

1 Register a new jig template.

(1) Select the job to be printed, then click the [ ] icon to open the [Jig Print] screen.

(2) Enter a suitable name for the jig template (here we use "MyJig"), then click the [ ] icon.

• The display automatically switches to the [Jig Definition] tab.

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2 Set the jig template.

• Enter the size information for the jig mounted on the printer.
The example here describes the procedure for the jig created and mounted with the following
dimensions.
The numbers in the figure correspond to the step numbers shown after it.

Angle

Print origin

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(1) Enter the overall jig size.

(2) Enter the distance from the print origin position to the
lower right of the jig.

(3) Enter the angle for the jig skew with respect to the table.
Enter positive values for counter-clockwise angles and
negative values for clockwise angles.

(4) Enter the material size.

(5) Enter the number of materials placed in the width and

height directions respectively.

(6) Enter the interval and pitch when laying out materials in
rows.

(7) Enter the distance from the lower right of the jig to the
lower right of the material position.

(8) Select the job placement reference if the material size

does not match the image size.

When using UJ330H

• If the material position is defined within the print margin area (right edge or front edge),
any images placed on that material will be cropped.
• Do not define the material position within the print margin area.

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3 Positions the job on a jig.

(1) Click the job [ ] icon to display the [Job List] tab.

(2) Select the job to be printed, then open the [Jig Print] screen. The example here shows the
procedure for selecting three arranged jobs.

(3) Select the jig template created (MyJig).

• The jobs are placed in the preview one by one.

2
(4) If each job is to be printed multiple times, select the job in the preview, then set the number of
copies to be printed in [Copy]. Here we set two copies of each job to be printed.

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• [Jig Print] cannot be selected if multiple non-arranged jobs are selected. Depending on
the conditions, some settings may not allow [Jig Print] to be selected. For more
information, refer to "Conditions"(P. 190).
• Placement proceeds from the upper jobs. If the printing sequence is important, note the
sequence in which images are imported into RasterLink7.
(The order of the job list is determined automatically by the order in which images are
imported. The job list cannot be reordered after images have been imported.)

4 Print.
Click the [ ] icon below the preview to print.

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l Corrective action when printing issues arise

When the print position is offset

If the print position is offset even when the previously set jig template is called up and printing is repeated,
set [Adjustment] on the [Jig Definition] tab.
In the example described here, the third material position is offset.

1 Measure the amount of offset between printing and the material.

0.5 mm

1.1 mm Material outline

2 Opens the [Jig Print] screen.

3 Open the [Jig Definition] tab.

4 Select [Material 3] in [Adjustment], then enter [Width] and [Height] as shown below.

5 Print again and check the position.

Print only a specific job when one material is not correctly printed
(when copy is set with only one job)

1 Set the number of copies to the number of failed prints.

2 Print.

Print only a specific job when one material is not correctly printed
(when using arrangement)

1 Cancel arrangement.

2 Repeat arrangement for only the job that was incorrectly printed.

3 Print.

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l Import a jig definition file to RasterLink7

Import a jig definition file created as described in "When exporting a jig definition file"(P. 204).

1 Click the [ ] (Import) icon.

• A file selection dialog appears.

2 Select the required jig definition file, then click [OK].

• The jig template set by the definition file will now be selected.

The selected jig definition file cannot be imported in the following cases:
• When a jig template with the same name already exists in RasterLink7
• When the selected definition file size exceeds the table size of the printer displayed in
RasterLink7.
• When the exported jig definition file has been renamed

l When exporting a jig definition file

1 Select the jig template to be exported.

2 Click the [ ] (Export) icon.

• The file save dialog appears.

3 Add a suitable name, then click [Save].

• The name specified here will be used as the name of the jig template when the jig definition file
is imported to RasterLink7.

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2.2.20 Rigid Media Placement Printing

Place the job on rigid media and print.

Rigid Media Placement Printing - Functions

[Rigid Media Placement Printing] allows the following operations.

• Enter the height and width size of the rigid media

• Enter the count for the width direction of the rigid media

• Enlarges and reduces jobs

• Rotate jobs

• Reverse jobs

• Copy a job

• Crop a job

• Set the job placement position

l Conditions
Compatible models

UJ330H

Editing conditions 2
Rigid media placement printing may not be available depending on the job settings.

Setting Rigid Media Placement

[Composite] Yes

[Arrange] Yes

[Crop] Yes

[Tiling] No

[Step & Repeat] No

[PrintGroup] No

YES:Rigid Media Placement Printing is available.

NO: Rigid Media Placement Printing is not available.

When multiple jobs need to be placed together on rigid media

Configure the Rigid Media Placement Printing settings after arranging multiple jobs.

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Rigid Media Placement Printing - Screen Layout

l [Rigid Media Placement Editing] screen

l [Job List] tab

Displays the jobs to be edited in [Rigid Media Placement Editing].

l [Rigid Media Placement Editing] Tab

1. [Rigid Media Editing]

Select whether to enable rigid media placement printing.

2. [Scale]
Sets the job size.

3. [Rotation]
Rotates the job.

4. [Mirror]
Reverses the job.

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5. [Copy]
Sets the number of job copies.

6. [Clip Correction Value]

If Crop setting ( ) are enabled, this function cannot be used.
Set the crop dimensions for the top, bottom, left, and right edges of the job.

7. [Placement]
Set the reference position for placing the job on the rigid media.

8. Layout Preview
Displays the state of jobs placed on rigid media.

9. Panel switching
Click to switch the panel.

First panel (1/2) Next panel (2/2)

l [Rigid Media Editing] Tab

2

1. [PrintableArea]
Displays the actual printable size for the set rigid media.
• Width

Rigid media width × width count - (Invalid print left width + right width)*1
• Length

Rigid media height - (Invalid print top height + bottom height)

*1) The display size includes the invalid printing area between rigid media.

2. [Size]
Enter the height and width size of the rigid media.

3. [Counts]
Enter the count for the width direction of the rigid media.

• When connected online to the printer itself, the size and count of rigid media set on the printer
will be automatically applied.
Consequently, manually entering data is not necessary unless specifically required.

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Rigid Media Placement Printing - Operations

• Set rigid media on the printer and specify the rigid media size and count in the width direction on
the printer panel. (Refer to "Loading Rigid Media" in the Operation Manual of the printer.)
When the rigid media placement print screen is displayed, the printer automatically acquires the
rigid media information and applies it to the screen.
• If you re-set the rigid media on the printer, or change the size or number of items in the width
direction while editing in the [Rigid Media Placement Printing] screen, be sure to click the [ ]
(reload) icon in the preview to retrieve the latest size and number of items in the width direction.
If you print without clicking the [ ] (reload) icon, the size or number of items in the width
direction of the rigid media may not match, and printing may not be performed at the correct
position.
• If no rigid media is loaded or if the printer is currently printing on rigid media, the printer cannot
acquire rigid media information, so the following values are set as defaults on the screen.
Size: Width 102.33 mm, Length 430 mm
Count: 3 pcs
At that point, the [ ] (update with exclamation mark) icon will be displayed. After inserting the
rigid media, click the [ ] (Update) icon, or enter the size and count manually.

1 Select the [Rigid Media Edit] check box on the [Rigid Media Placement Editing] Screen.

• Rigid media placement printing settings can now be configured.

l Enlarge or reduce the job

1 Sets [Scan] and [Feed] for the job to be printed.

• [Scan] and [Feed] can be set as ratios (%) or size.

• If the [Keep aspect ratio] check box is selected, jobs can be enlarged or reduced while retaining
the aspect ratio of the original image.

• Clicks on the fit button will automatically enlarge or reduce the image to fit the rigid media size.

l Rotate jobs

1 Select the angle to rotate the print job counter-clockwise.

• With arranged jobs, the [Job List] thumbnails and settings for the jobs selected on the rigid media
placement printing preview screen are refreshed.

l Reverse jobs

1 Select the [Mirror] check box in job to be printed.

• With arranged jobs, the [Job List] thumbnails and settings for the jobs selected on the rigid media
placement printing preview screen are refreshed.

l Copy a job

1 Select the copy count for the print job to be copied.

• With arranged jobs, the [Job List] thumbnails and settings for the jobs selected on the rigid media
placement printing preview screen are refreshed.

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l Print

1 Click the [ ] icon in the preview.

• RIP and printing will start using the same settings as the last [Execute] was used.

• For settings, refer to "Execute"(P. 127).

l Reprint

1 Set the rigid media on the printer, then configure the media size and the number of items in
the width direction. (Refer to "Loading Rigid Media" in the Operation Manual of the printer.)

2 Select the job to print, and click the [ ] (Rigid Media Placement Printing) icon.

• The [Rigid Media Placement Printing] screen appears.

• If the [Rigid Media Placement Printing] screen is already open, click the [ ] (reload) icon in the
preview.

3 Configure each setting for the rigid media.

4 Starts printing.

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2.3 Tool
This section explains the various color charts, color collections, and calibration.

Select from the [Tool] menu at the top of the main screen.

• In RasterLink7, "color charts" refer to color samples with varying color components centering
around a base color.

2.3.1 RGB Color chart

The functions screen layout and operations for [RGB Color chart] are the same as for [CMYK Color chart].

[CMYK] in [CMYK Color chart] should be replaced with [RGB] when referring to the explanation.

2.3.2 CMYK Color chart

The CMYK color chart printed can be used to alter the colors of a CMYK image using design software before
spooling to output the desired colors.

If a printed color differs from the intended color, creating a color chart focusing on that color makes it easier
to identify the target color.

CMYK Color chart - Functions

[CMYK Color chart] allows the following operations.

• Add a color chart definition file

• Edit a color chart definition file

• Create a PDF from a color chart

• Import a color chart PDF as a job

• Delete a color chart definition file

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CMYK Color chart - Screen Layout

[CMYK Color chart] screen

1. Color chart definition file 2

Adds, selects, deletes, and edits chart definition files.

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2. Color settings

Sets the base color(s) and color component variations.

The number of base colors can be selected as 1, 2, or 4.

The details displayed will vary depending on the number of base colors.

With one base color With two base colors With four base colors

3. Layout settings

Sets patch, margin, and base color mark printing.

• In RasterLink7, "patches" refer to colored rectangles within the chart preview.

4. [Font]

Sets the text font used for color charts and the title size for each page.

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5. Chart preview

Displays the color chart preview.

• Clicking a patch selects that patch and displays its color component densities at the bottom of
the screen.
• Right-clicking a patch displays a pop-up menu.
The selected colors can be set to base colors 1 to 4.

6. Preview display settings

Sets the area displayed in the chart preview.

[Display based on the printable area]: Displays based on the media size for the selected printer.

[Display based on the fixed form]: Displays based on the selected fixed form size and orientation.

• The area set here is the display area on the preview and differs from the actual page size. The
actual color chart created will use the [Page size] area enclosed in blue.

7. Pages

Switches between pages created if [Pages ±] in [Page direction] is set to more than one page.
2
CMYK Color chart - Operations

l Add a color chart definition file

1 Enter the name of the definition file for the new color chart to be created in the input box for
chart name on the [CMYK Color chart] screen.

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2 Select the number of base colors from the [Base colors] list, then click the [ ] icon.
Three different charts can be created, depending on the number of base colors.

• [1 base : Creates a color chart based on one base color with color components (CMYK)
colors] varied in three directions across height, width, and pages.

Height
direction +

Base 1

Height
direction -
Page direction
+

Width direction Width direction

Page direction
- +
-

• [2 base colors] : Varies two base colors across the width direction. Also creates a color chart
with color components (CMYK) varied in two directions across height and
pages.

Height
direction +

Base 1 Base 2

Height Page direction

direction - +

Page direction
-

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• [4 base colors] : Varies four base colors across the width and height directions.
Also creates a color chart with color components (CMYK) varied across
pages.

Base 3 Base 4

Base 2

Base 1
Page direction
+

Page direction
-

• If a color chart definition file with the same name already exists, an overwrite confirmation
dialog will appear.
Overwriting will change all of the values. 2
l Edit a color chart definition file

1 Select the name of the color chart to be set in the pull-down menu for chart definition file
name on the [CMYK Color chart] screen.

2 Enter the CMYK density in the Color settings base color input boxes.

• The square to the right of the input boxes changes to the color input.

• Clicking the square displays a color selection dialog.

Click the desired color from the displayed colors to set the base color.

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3 Set the value in the [Width direction] patches input box.

• This varies the number of patches in the width direction on the color chart.

• If only one base color was set, the color component (CMYK) to be varied in the width
direction is set together with the increment (%).

4 Set the value in the [Height direction] patches input box.

• This varies the number of patches in the height direction on the color chart.

• If one or two base colors were set, the color component (CMYK) to be varied in the height
direction is set together with the increment (%).

5 Set the value in the [Page direction] pages input box.

• This varies the number of color chart pages.

• Set the color component (CMYK) to be varied in the page direction and the increment (%).

6 Configure the various settings for the color chart patches in [Patch].

[Size] : Sets the size (width and height) of each patch.

[Interval] : Sets the spacing (width and height) between patches.

7 Sets the color chart page margins (top, bottom, left, right) in [Margin].

8 To set base color marks to be printed, enable the [Print base color mark] check box in
[Option].

• If enabled, a color chart is printed with the △ symbol added to the base color.

• The base color △ symbol is displayed in the chart preview regardless of the [Print base color
mark] setting.
• Clicking [Update] on the [CMYK Color chart] screen once the settings have been completed
updates the color chart definition file.

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l Create a PDF from a color chart

Create a PDF from a color chart.

1 Select [Create PDF] in the [File] menu on the [CMYK Color chart] screen.

• The [Select condition for Color chart] dialog appears.

2 Specify the PDF size, then click [OK].

• The [Save] dialog appears.

• Selecting the [Fit size on fixed form] check box allows the color chart PDF media size and
orientation to be selected.

3 Enter the file name, then click [Save].

• A PDF is created from the color chart. 2

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l Import a color chart PDF as a job

Automatically imports a color chart PDF as a job.

1 Select [Create Job] in the [File] menu on the [CMYK Color chart] screen.

• The [Select condition to print] dialog appears.

Selecting the [Fit size on fixed form] check box allows the CMYK color chart PDF media size and
orientation to be selected.

2 Select one [Favorite], then click [OK].

• The CMYK color chart PDF will be imported as a RasterLink7 job.

• The imported job will be the same as a job created by importing a typical multi-page PDF.

l Delete a color chart definition file

1 Select the name of the color chart to be deleted in the pull-down menu for chart name on the
[CMYK Color chart] screen.

2 Click the [ ] icon.

• The color chart definition file is deleted.

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2.3.3 Special Color chart

The special color chart printed is used to specify the ink density for colors after replacement using "Color
Replacement"(P. 159).

If a printed color including special color ink differs from the intended special color, creating a color chart
focusing on that color makes it easier to identify the target color.
This can be used for checking in cases such as when color replacement uses colors including special color
ink, such as white and silver.

Special Color chart - Functions

[Special Color chart] allows the following operations.

• Add a special color chart definition file

• Edit a special color chart definition file

• Import a special color chart PDF as a job

• Delete a special color chart definition file

Special Color chart - Screen Layout

l [Special Color chart] screen

1. Color chart definition file

Adds, selects, deletes, and edits chart definition files.

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2. Color settings

Sets the base color(s) and color component variations.

The number of base colors can be selected as 1, 2, or 4.

The details displayed will vary depending on the number of base colors.

With one base color With two base colors With four base colors

3. Layout settings

Sets patch, margin, and base color mark printing.

4. [Font]

Sets the text font used for special color charts and the title size for each page.

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5. Chart preview

Displays the color chart preview.

• Clicking a patch selects that patch and displays its color component densities at the bottom of
the screen.
• Right-clicking a patch displays a pop-up menu.
The selected colors can be set to base colors 1 to 4.
The selected colors can also be registered in a color collection.

6. Preview display settings

Sets the area displayed in the chart preview.

[Display based on the printable area]: Displays based on the media size for the selected printer.

[Display based on the fixed form]: Displays based on the selected fixed form size and orientation.

• The area set here is the display area on the preview and differs from the actual page size. The
actual color chart created will use the [Page size] area enclosed in blue.

7. Pages

Switches between pages created if [Pages ±] in [Page direction] is set to more than one page. 2
Special Color chart - Operations

l Add a special color chart definition file

1 Select the printer in the pull-down menu to the left of chart name on the [Special Color chart]
screen.

• A color chart can be created using the special color inks for the printer selected.

2 Enter the name of the new color chart definition file to be created in the input box on the right.

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3 Select the number of base colors from the [Base colors] list, then click the [ ] icon.
Three different charts can be created, depending on the number of base colors.

• [1 base : Creates a special color chart based on one base color with color components
colors] varied in three directions across height, width, and pages.

Height
direction +

Base 1

Height
direction -
Page direction
+

Width direction Width direction

Page direction
- +
-

• [2 base colors] : Varies two base colors across the width direction. Also creates a special
color chart with color components varied in two directions across height and
pages.

Height
direction +

Base 1 Base 2

Height Page direction

direction - +

Page direction
-

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• [4 base colors] : Varies four base colors across the width and height directions.
Also creates a special color chart with color components varied across
pages.

Base 3 Base 4

Base 2

Base 1
Page direction
+

Page direction
-

• If a color chart definition file with the same name already exists, an overwrite confirmation
dialog will appear.
Overwriting will change all of the values. 2
l Edit a special color chart definition file

1 Select the name of the color chart definition file to be set in the pull-down menu for chart
definition file name on the [Special Color chart] screen.

2 Select or deselect the [Apply profile ink limit] check box.

Selecting this applies the ink limit set in the device profile.
This enables ink overflowing to be minimized.

• [Apply profile ink limit] will always be enabled if the inkset has three or more slots for
special color inks.

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3 Enter the ink density in the Color settings base color input boxes.

• The square to the right of the input boxes changes to the color input.

• Clicking the square displays the [Color Collection] dialog.

Click the desired color from the color collection displayed to set the base color.

4 Set the value in the [Width direction] patches input box.

• This varies the number of patches in the width direction on the color chart.

• If only one base color was set, the ink density (%) to be varied in the width direction is set.

5 Set the value in the [Height direction] patches input box.

• This varies the number of patches in the height direction on the color chart.

• If one or two base colors were set, the ink density (%) to be varied in the height direction
is set.

6 Set the value in the [Page direction] pages input box.

• This varies the number of color chart pages.

• The ink density (%) to be varied in the page direction is set.

7 Configure the various settings for the color chart patches in [Patch].

[Size] : Sets the size (width and height) of each patch.

[Interval] : Sets the spacing (width and height) between patches.

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8 Sets the color chart page margins (top, bottom, left, right) in [Margin].

9 To set base color marks to be printed, enable the [Print base color mark] check box in
[Option].

• If enabled, a color chart is printed with the △ symbol added to the base color.

• The base color △ symbol is displayed in the chart preview regardless of the [Print base color
mark] setting.
• Clicking [Update] on the [Special Color chart] screen once the settings have been completed
updates the color chart definition file.

l Import a special color chart PDF as a job

Automatically imports a special color chart PDF as a job.

1 Select [Create Job] in the [File] menu on the [Special Color chart] screen.

• The [Select condition to print] dialog appears.

Selecting the [Fit size on fixed form] check box allows the special color chart PDF media size and
orientation to be selected.

2 Select one [Favorite], then click [OK].

• The special color chart PDF will be imported as a RasterLink7 job.

• The imported job will be the same as a job created by importing a typical multi-page PDF.
• The imported job has color replacement set on the Color Replacement screen.

l Delete a special color chart definition file

1 Select the name of the special color chart definition file in the pull-down menu for chart
definition file name on the [Special Color chart] screen.

2 Click the [ ] icon.

• The special color chart definition file is deleted.

2.3.4 Lab Color Chart

Lab Color Chart is a function that assists in creating and printing a color chart based on Lab values and for
using it to specify the colors after color replacement in "Color Replacement"(P. 159).

The function, screen, and operations are the same as for "Special Color chart"(P. 219). Each ink color
should be read replaced as "Lab".

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2.3.5 Color Collection

Sets color collections and automatically replaces colors.

l About color collections

Color collections contain color replacement "Color Replacement"(P. 159) information.

Collection files can be created separately for color information before and after replacement to suit
requirements.

l Color Collection screen display

Open [Color Collection] in the [Tool] menu.

Or click on the Color Replacement screen.

Color Collection - Functions

[Color Collection] allows the following operations.

• Check color collection settings

• Add a color collection

• Edit a color collection

• Duplicate a color collection

• Delete a color collection

• Create an Adobe Illustrator swatch file

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Color Collection - Screen Layout

l [Color Collection] screen

l Color collection list

Displays the list of color collections that can be used with the printer displayed in RasterLink7.

• [Color Collection]
2
Displays the color collection file name.

• [Use]

If selected, colors are replaced automatically in accordance with the color collection settings when the
original image is imported.

• [Type]

Displays the color collection type.

Color collection type Colors replaced

Spot color Ink The spot color is replaced by the printer ink.

Lab The spot color is replaced by the Lab values.

CMYK Ink The CMYK process color is replaced by ink.

Lab The CMYK process color is replaced by the Lab values.

Gradation Gradation is replaced with the gradation set.

• Modify

Indicates whether or not the color can be modified.

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l Notes about preset color collections

The following color collections are preset. These color collections cannot be modified.

• DIC Color Guide Spot Colors*1 (Type: Lab)

Color collection name Adobe Illustrator version

DIC Color Guide 8 to CS supported

DIC Color Guide CS2 CS2 onward supported

• PANTONE® Color Spot Colors*1 (Type: Lab)

Color collection name Number of colors

PANTONE+ Solid Coated-V3 1867

PANTONE+ Solid Uncoated-V3

PANTONE(R) Solid Coated-V4 2161

PANTONE(R) Solid Uncoated-V4

PANTONE(R) Solid Coated-V5 2390

PANTONE(R) Solid Uncoated-V5

• Spot colors that can be replaced by special color inks (white, clear, primer) only*2, *3 (Type: Ink)

Color collection name Adobe Illustrator swatch file Remarks

Mimaki RasterLink MIMAKI RasterLink Library "CutContour" is included in the swatch file.

• Spot colors that use white ink*2, *3 (Type: Ink)

Color collection name Adobe Illustrator swatch file

Mimaki Whity Color MIMAKI Whity Library 370

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• Spot colors that use silver ink*2, *3 (Type: Ink)

Color collection name Adobe Illustrator swatch file When usable

SS21 Metallic Color MIMAKI Metallic Color Library • When using SS21 silver ink

SS21 Metallic Color (No Silver) • When using SS21 silver ink*4

Metallic Color (No Silver) • When using MUH-100 (silver

ink)*4

SS21 Metallic Orange Color MIMAKI SS21Metallic Orange • When using SS21 orange or
Color silver ink

SS21 Metallic Orange Color (No • When using SS21 orange or

Silver) silver ink*4

• Spot colors that use fluorescent ink (fluorescent yellow, fluorescent pink)*2, *5 (Type: Ink)

Color collection name Adobe Illustrator swatch file When usable

Artista Textile Color Collection Artista Textile Color Collection • When using sublimation
transfer ink 411 fluorescent
yellow or fluorescent pink

*1. With the initial default settings, if an imported image contains the same color information as within the
color collection, the output data is automatically set to not have color replaced automatically. If you
wish to have colors replaced automatically, set "Use" to "ON". "Color Collection - Screen
Layout"(P. 227)
*2. The Adobe Illustrator swatch file is located in the following folder.
2
RasterLink installation folder/Swatch/Illustrator
*3. The color charts (PDF) specifying the color collection spot colors are located in the following folder.
RasterLink installation folder/ColorChart/Default
*4. Silver ink is not included in colors after replacement. This is used when creating a silver plate
separately.
For more information refer to the separate "Metallic Color Printing Guide".
*5. The color charts (PDF) specifying the color collection spot colors are available on the official Mimaki
website.
[Link]

l Color list
Displays the colors registered in the color collection file selected from the color collection list.

l Color registration
Registers and edits color settings (colors before and after replacement) in the color collection file selected
from the color collection list. Refer to "Color Replacement - Functions"(P. 159).

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l Check color registration settings

1 Select a color collection file from the color collection list on the [Color Collection] screen.

• The color list is displayed.

2 Select a color in the color list.

• The color settings before and after replacement are displayed in color registration.

l Automatically replace a color in accordance with color collection settings

1 Select the color collection to be used and select a [Use] check box in the color collection list
on the [Color Collection] screen.

2 Click the [ ] icons to reorder the color collection.

• The color collection order of priority is modified.

• If the [Use] check box is selected for more than one color collection and they contain the same
conditions, the color collections higher in the list will be applied.

• The color collection will be applied automatically when a new image is imported.

l Add a color collection

1 Click the [ ] icon on the color collection list on the [Color Collection] screen.

• The [Add] dialog appears.

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2 Select the color collection type in the [Type] list in the [Add] dialog.

3 Enter the color collection file name in [Collection File Name].

• The color collection is added.

l Edit a color collection

1 Select one color collection file from the color collection list on the [Color Collection] screen.

2 Set the color information before replacement in [Input] in the register area.
2

• The color information that can be set will vary depending on the color collection type.
Refer to P. 159.

3 Set the color information after replacement in [Output] in the register area.

• The color information that can be set will vary depending on the color collection type.
Refer to P. 159.

4 Click [Register].

• The color is added to the color list.

• To delete a color, select the color to be deleted in the color list, then click the [ ] icon.

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l Duplicate a color collection

1 Select the color collection to be duplicated in the color collection list on the [Color Collection]
screen.

2 Click the [ ] icon.

3 Enter the color collection file name in [Collection File Name] in the [Duplicate] dialog.

4 Click [OK].

• The color collection is duplicated.

l Delete a color collection

1 Select the color collection to be deleted in the color collection list on the [Color Collection]
screen.

2 Click the [ ] icon.

• A [Confirmation] dialog appears.

• Clicking [Yes] deletes the color collection.

• Color collections cannot be deleted if [Modify] is indicated as [Impossible].

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l Create an Adobe Illustrator swatch file

1 Select the color collection for which you want to create a swatch in the color collection list on
the [Color Collection] screen.

2 Click the [ ] icon.

• The [Select file name to save] dialog appears.

3 Enter the file name for [File Name] in the [Select file name to save] dialog, then click [Save].

• An Adobe Illustrator swatch file will be created.

• The file types vary as follows due to the application used by the swatch file.
• For Adobe Illustrator : Illustrator (AI)
• For CorelDRAW X4 or lower : CorelDRAW(CPL)
• For CorelDRAW X5 or later : CorelDRAW(XML)
2

Adobe Illustrator swatch files cannot be created in the following cases.

• With color collections for which [Modify] is indicated as [Impossible]
• With color collection files for which [Type] is [Gradation], [CMYK: Ink], or [CMYK: Lab]

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2.3.6 Calibration
Calibration can be performed using RasterLink7 by installing a separate calibration tool.

For more information on how to set up and use the calibration tool, refer to the separate "Calibration Tool
Guide".

2.3.7 Profile Manager

Profile Manager can be launched from RasterLink7 to install and uninstall profiles.

For more information, refer to the separate "Profile Manager Reference Guide".

• RasterLink7 and Profile Manager can be running at the same time, and profiles installed and
uninstalled using Profile Manager are immediately updated in RasterLink7.

2.3.8 Mimaki Remote Access

Mimaki Remote Access ("MRA") is a remote access tool that allows information acquisition and panel
operation of Mimaki printers and plotters from a remote location.

MRA can be launched provided it is installed on the same PC on which RasterLink7 is installed and the
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2.4 Environments
This section explains the various setting procedures.
Select from the [Environments] menu at the top of the main screen.

2.4.1 Auto Execution

This is a function for automatically starting ripping and outputting when image data is imported.

Execute - Functions

The process for [Auto Execution] is as follows.

1. Set the favorites for the image data to be printed using [Auto
Execution].

2. Set the conditions for starting printing and when printing is

stopped.

3. Start [Auto Execution]. 2

4. Import image data to the hot folder or printer driver with the
same name as the favorites set in 1.

5. Accumulate jobs until the execution conditions for auto

execution set in 2 are met.

6. Printing starts automatically once the execution conditions

are met.

• Jobs that are awaiting printing under auto execution (with light blue backgrounds) cannot be
operated on using the various menus. If you wish to work on a job, first stop [Auto Execution].

l Conditions
The following operations are not possible with [Auto Execution].

• [Composite]

• [Tiling]

• [Step & Repeat]

• [Jig Print] (with flatbed printers)

• Fotoba cut mark printing

• Braille Printing

• Jobs with register marks added in FineCut

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Execute - Screen Layout

l [Auto Execution] tab in [Environments] menu - [Option] dialog

Set [Execute condition], [Option], and [Extended function] on [Auto Execution] tab.

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Execute - Operations

l Set favorites

1 Sets the favorite settings to be applied when original image data is imported.

• For more information on how to set favorites, refer to "Favorite"(P. 176).

• Color replacement applies the color collection settings. "Color Collection"(P. 226)

l Start [Auto Execution]

1 Select [Environments] - [Option].

• The [Option] dialog appears.

2 Select the [Auto Execution] tab in the [Option] dialog

3 Set [Execute condition].

• Jobs that are awaiting printing (with light blue backgrounds) cannot be edited. If you wish
to edit such jobs, first stop auto execution.

• [Arranged print]:
Jobs are held until any of the following the conditions is met, and are then arranged and printed
2
using the minimize alignment mode.

･ [By Number of jobs]

When this is selected, printing starts once the specified number of jobs has been imported.

･ [By Paper length(only for roll to roll)] (With roll-to-roll printers)

When this is selected with a roll-to-roll printer, the imported jobs are arranged using the minimum
area, and printing starts once the specified length has been reached. For more information, refer
to the P. 238 Tips.

･ [By Printable area full (only for flat printer)]

When this is selected with a flatbed printer, the imported jobs are arranged using the minimum
area, and printing starts when the arranged job exceeds the print area set in the favorite setting.

･ [Space]
Sets the width and feed direction margins, and enables/disables center arrangement for each
individual printer.

• [Individual print]:
Ripping and printing is executed as soon as image data is imported.

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With [Arranged print] Selected

• If [Arranged print] is selected in [Execute condition] and the [By Paper length(only for roll
to roll)] check box is selected, the conditions for starting printing of arranged jobs will be
as follows.
Specified length

Printing
Import data Import data starts

(1) Image data is imported and the created jobs are arranged using the Minimize mode.
(2) Jobs continue to be arranged until the specified length is reached.
(3) The specified length is exceeded.
(4) Printing starts except for jobs that exceed the specified length.
Example 1: If the created job exceeds the specified length as soon as the first image is
imported, the process will be as follows.

(1) (2) (3)

Specified length

Printing
starts

Import data

(1) The specified length is exceeded.

(2) The next image is imported.
(3) The job created from the second image is removed and printing starts for the first job
only.

The following operations are performed when [Arranged print] is selected:

• When [By Number of jobs], [By Paper length(only for roll to roll)], and [By Printable area
full (only for flat printer)] are all deselected, only ripping will be performed automatically,
and arrangement and printing will not be performed automatically.
To print, stop [Auto Execution], then manually execute printing from the [Execute] menu.
• Jobs will be arranged using [Minimize], so they may be rotated automatically depending
on the size.
• When multiple favorites are set for the same printer, arranging and printing will be
performed for each favorite setting used when the image data was imported.
• Print jobs and print & cut jobs will be arranged separately.

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4 Sets [Option].

• [Stop auto-execution if the image exceeds media size]

Selecting this stops auto execution when a job created from an imported image exceeds the print
area.
･ With roll-to-roll printers, this occurs when the media width is exceeded.
･ With flatbed printers, this occurs when the print area set in the favorite settings is exceeded.

• [Stop Job Queue if an error occurred during auto-execution]

Selecting this automatically stops the job queue when an error occurs.
Subsequent image data importing, ripping, and printing will also be stopped.
Check the error before restarting the job queue. "[Job Queue] tab"(P. 129)

• [Printer Settings]
Sets deletion of data after printing for each individual printer.
For more information, refer to "Set the deletion processing for data after printing in Execution
Option."(P. 130)

5 Set [Extended function].

• [Refresh media information]: Used when using Simple POP. For more information, refer to the
Simple POP manual.

6 Select [Environments] menu - [Auto Execution] - [Start].

• Auto execution restarts.

• When auto execution is in progress, [Auto executing] is displayed for [Job Queue].
Queue] tab"(P. 129)
"[Job 2

7 Import original print data.

• Printing starts automatically once the execution conditions are met.

For information on how to import jobs, refer to "Importing Print Data"(P. 13).

• After printing, the settings for "[Delete ripped data after print] or [Delete Job after
print]"(P. 130) on the job [Execute] screen are applied.

l Stop auto execution

1 Select [Environments] menu - [Auto Execution] - [Stop].

• Auto execution stops.

To cancel ripping or printing

• Execute "Stop Job Queue" "[Job Queue] tab"(P. 129).
Simply selecting [Stop] for [Auto Execution] alone does not cancel ripping or printing.

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2.4.2 [Option]
Sets the RasterLink7 performance.

[Option] - Functions

[Option] allows the following operations.

• Set job control

• Set the display

• Set the disk

• Set the colorimeter

• Set the interface

• Set the security

l Conditions
Settings changed in [Option] will be applied after RasterLink7 has been restarted.

[Option] - Screen Layout

l [Environments] - [Option] dialog

Configures the various environmental settings.

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[Option] - Operations

l Set job control

1 Select the [Job Control] tab in the [Environments] - [Option] dialog.

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2 Select the [Hyper Job Threading] item.

• This sets whether or not to process multiple jobs simultaneously with a single printer.

Processes and quantities running Processes and quantities Processes and quantities
in parallel running in parallel running in parallel

[OFF] Importing image data × 1 RIP × 1 Printing × 1

[Level 1] Importing image data × 1 RIP × 1

Printing × 1 -

[Level 2] Importing image data × 1

RIP × 1 - -
Printing × 1

[Level 3] Importing image data × 2

RIP × 2 - -
Printing × 1

[Level 4] Importing image data × 3

RIP × 3 - -
Printing × 1

[Level 5] Importing image data × 4

RIP × 4 - -
Printing × 1

• Setting the RIP level to 3 or higher and increasing the number of simultaneous RIP
processes increases CPU usage and memory consumption during RIP processing.
If a PostScript error occurs at level 3 or higher, set the level to 2 or lower.
Data containing high-resolution raster images, or extensive use of transparent objects and
gradient objects, tends to significantly increase CPU usage and consume more memory.

3 Specify [RIP Memory Settings] if necessary.

[Specify RIP : This should normally be disabled. When disabled, ripping is performed
processing automatically using the optimum amount of memory. Depending on the image
memory usage] data, memory may be used up to a level where an error occurs. In cases like
this, the amount of memory used can be set to ensure successful ripping.
Setting: 1 to 4 GB
[Fixing RIP : This should normally be disabled. When disabled, the number of lines
processing band (bandwidth) for the image data to be processed at a time is calculated
amount] automatically depending on the image data, ensuring processing using the
optimum number of lines. Depending on the image data, fixing the number of
lines may enable ripping to be performed more quickly. If ripping is slow or the
image appears to freeze, this setting can be enabled to increase the ripping
speed.
Max CPU threads : Allows the number of CPU threads used for ripping to be specified.
usage Setting: 1 to CPU thread count

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4 Set [Create information for estimating ink consumption].

• When creating a job, whether or not the data is created for use to calculate the estimated value
can be set in "Estimate ink consumption"(P. 132).

Selection item Job Estimate Accura Remarks

creation processing cy
time

[Create] Slow Fast Poor

[Automatic] Slow Medium Good Decision on whether or not to create data depends
on the job size and favorite settings.

[Do not Normal Slow Good Data is not created. When the estimate function is
create] used, calculation uses the original image data.

5 Select or deselect the [Calculate Ink Consumption from riped Data] check box.

• Selecting this calculates the ink consumption values and displays them in "Properties"(P. 32).

6 Select or deselect the [Notify ink shortage.] check box.

• When either of the following is printed, a warning is displayed indicating insufficient ink for printing
based on the calculated value and ink level.
· The [Calculate Ink Consumption from riped Data] check box is selected and the ink consumption
has been calculated before printing.
· [Ink Consumption Estimation] has previously been performed.
2
• Printer name
Select the printer for ink level adjustment.

• Ink level
Adjust the threshold ink level for warnings, as needed.
The default value varies depending on the model.

7 Select or deselect the [Lock the job after printing] check box.

• Selecting this displays a lock symbol for the job after printing, preventing the settings for that job
from being edited or deleted.

8 Select or deselect the [RL6Plus compatible] check box.

• When selected, the processing for the following items will be the same as for RasterLink6Plus.
･ If a flatbed printer is used for composites consisting of continuous special color jobs, these will
be combined into separate outputs.
･ When using special color, the same special color over print as RasterLink6Plus is set as the
default.

9 Change [Number of jobs that can be registered] as necessary.

• Default: 200, maximum: 1,000

Increasing the number of registered jobs increases the amount of image data displayable on the
[Job List] tab. However, it also increases the time taken to display the [Job List] tab after starting
up RasterLink7.

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10 Enable or disable [Job execution settings].

• Enabling this displays the option screen settings as the default values on the execute screen.

11 Specify [Output setting] if necessary.

• [Print to output port] should normally be selected.
This outputs to the output port set when the printer was registered.

• Output for other settings will be as follows depending on the combination of output ports set when
the printer was registered:

Output setting Output port at printer registration

USB2.0 Ethernet File

[Print to output port] USB2.0 Ethernet File

[Output command to setting folder] Setting folder Setting folder Setting folder

[Output command to configuration Setting folder Setting folder Setting folder

folder and print to output port]
USB2.0 Ethernet -

• The command is output to the configuration folder with the file name in the format
"Date_Time_Jobname.bin".
Example: 20240701_123001_Test [Link]

• The configuration folder is set using [Select output folder] on the printer status screen.

• When using the JFX600-2531, JFX600-2513, or Tiger600-1800TS, the [Output setting]

cannot be specified.

12 Configure the [Mpc Streaming Settings].

• This setting is displayed when Tiger600 is registered as a printer.

• This setting should not normally be changed. If the carriage stops during printing due to the PC
specifications or network environment, try increasing the values.

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13 Set [Threshold Binary Line].

• This setting should not normally be changed. If the carriage stops during printing due to the PC
specifications or network environment, try increasing the values.

14 Click [OK].
• Settings that have been changed will be applied after restarting RasterLink7.

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Save execution results to a file

Selecting this check box outputs the execution results in CSV format once printing and cutting are complete
if a save destination is set.

• File output setting method

1 Select the [Save execution result to a file] check box.

• When initially specifying the save destination, the file save destination selection dialog appears
automatically.
In such cases, proceed to Step 3.

2 Click [Setup].

• The file save destination selection dialog appears.

3 Select the save destination for the output file, then click [Select].

4 Click [OK].

• The following information will be output.

For printing
File name, results, ink consumption results, ripping start time, ripping end time, printing start time,
printing end time, number of executions, detailed results

For cutting
File name, results, ink consumption results, cutting pass creation start time, cutting pass creation
end time, cutting start time, cutting end time, number of executions, detailed results

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Display print length warning

After outputting a specific job, a warning will be displayed when the total print length reaches the specified
length. This is displayed and can be set when the following printer is registered:

Printer: UCJV330

1 Select the printer to be set from [Printer Name].

2 Select or deselect the [After executing 2.5D printing, display warning according to following
print length.] check box.

• The print length can be specified when this is selected.

Warning timing
Continuing to wind 2.5D printed media may cause meandering. The warning is intended to alert you
about this.
• After launching RasterLink7, the start of 2.5D printing on the printer involved is treated as zero,
and the warning is displayed before starting printing that will reach the specified length,
regardless of the job type.
• After the warning is displayed, restarting 2.5D printing counts the print length from zero again.
• The print length counter will be reset to zero when RasterLink7 is restarted.

Set the [Execute] icon operation on each function screen

Set the operation performed by clicking [Execute] on the [General Print], [Tiling], and [Step & Repeat]
screens.
2
The settings are configured separately for each printer registered.

1 Select the printer to be set from [Printer Name].

2 Select the [Apply job execution settings] check box.

• If this is not selected, the previously used conditions will be used.

3 Sets the execution procedure.

• The setting details are the same as for "Execute"(P. 127).

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l Set the display

1 Select the [Display] tab in the [Environments] - [Option] dialog.

2 Select the display language from the [Language] pull-down menu.

• Set the display language used for RasterLink7.

3 Adjust the [Preview Resolution] slider.

• Moving the slider to the right increases the display resolution on the [Preview] window but makes
the preview slower.

• Moving the slider to the left reduces the display resolution on the [Preview] window but makes the
preview faster.

4 Select or deselect the [Display Tooltips] check box.

• When this is selected, simple explanations (tool tips) are displayed for individual items at the
mouse cursor position.

5 Select [Unit].

• Set the display units for length to mm or inch.

6 Select or deselect the [Display print progress] check box.

• If this is selected and connected to the printer,Print progress is displayed during printing. P. 18

7 Select or deselect the [Display job name search function.] check box.

• When this is selected, the job name search input box is displayed.

• The job name search input box enables jobs to be searched. "Job Name Search"(P. 288)

8 Select or deselect the [Use a barcode reader.] check box.

• Selecting this allows search parameters created as barcodes using standard barcode conversion
software to be imported to RasterLink7. "Search Using a Barcode Reader"(P. 290)

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9 Set the movement when image data for which spot colors are specified is loaded.

[Run when less than] : The spot color information is analyzed when the number of spot colors
within the image data is smaller than the value set.
If the number of spot colors is equal to or greater than the value set, image
data is loaded faster since analysis is not performed.
[Run always] : The spot color information is always analyzed regardless of the number of
spot colors within the image data.

The following restrictions apply to jobs created without executing [Spot color information
analysis processing]:
• The density of the spot color selected in the color replacement list will not be displayed on
the [Color Replacement] screen.

In the input colors, CMYK are all shown as 0% if the selected spot color has been set as a
gradation object color.

• The input/output information will not be displayed even when the cursor is hovered over
the position for the specified spot color in the preview.

• The spot color position will not be highlighted in the preview even when a spot color has
been selected from the color replacement list and the [Display selected color in negative]
check box is checked.

• The spot color in the color replacement list will not be selected even when the spot color
position is clicked in the preview.
• If single color replacement has been used, the position of the specified spot color will be
determined as having no color in the preview. The actual printing will be performed
normally.

[Analyze color value] : Errors may occur if imported image data contains a large amount of vector
objects with spot colors specified. In this case, clear the check box.

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10 Set [Display Layout Preview].

• Selecting this displays the layout preview on the main screen. P. 17

11 Set [Display Usage Disc].

• Selecting this displays the amount of disk usage on the main screen. P. 17

12 Select [Improved accuracy of print completion time].

This will change the display when selecting [Properties] - [Results] - [Time] - [Print] as follows.
P. 34

• Selecting this displays the time from the start of printing until printing is complete.

• Unselecting this displays the time from the start of printing until data has been sent to the printer.

13 Click [OK].
• Settings that have been changed will be applied after restarting RasterLink7.

• For more information on the jig barcode function, refer to the separate "Jig Barcode
Function Guide".

l Set the disk

1 Select the [Disk] tab in the [Environments] - [Option] dialog.

2 Set a suitable value for [Disk Space to Keep].

• Set the minimum free space on the hard disk where the work folder is located.

• Job execution is canceled if the space available drops below this setting.

3 Click [OK].

• Settings that have been changed will be applied after restarting RasterLink7.

l Set the colorimeter

1 Install the driver for the colorimeter to be used.

2 Connect the colorimeter to the ripping PC.

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3 Select the [Device] tab in the [Environments] - [Option] dialog.

4 Click [Colorimeter setting].

• The [Setup] dialog appears.

5 Connect the colorimeter to the PC, then click [Check device].

2
• The [Check device] dialog appears once the connection has been confirmed.

6 Click [OK].

• Settings that have been changed will be applied after restarting RasterLink7.

l Set the interface

When performing ID cutting, set the CuttingLink connection information.

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For more information, refer to the separate "ID Cut Guide".

l Set the security

If [Standard User] is selected while using RasterLink7 with an administrator account, RasterLink7 will launch
with standard user permissions the next time.

• If you are unsure of the user permissions for RasterLink7, check the area to the right of the
version information in the upper-left corner of the RasterLink7 screen. The user permissions of
the current user are displayed there.

If there are restrictions such as those listed below, change the permissions before use.

• If security policies require using RasterLink7 with standard user permissions

• If your environment prevents saving data to network folders

The following functions are not available to standard users.

Switch to administrator permission to use them.
• Creates and deletes hot folders and printer drivers.
• Changes to the work folder
• RasterLink7 Update

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2.4.3 Printer Management

Sets a printer and function icons.

Printer Management - Functions

[Printer Management] allows the following operations.

• Add a printer

• Check and edit printer settings

• Link a cutting device to a printer

• Delete a registered printer

• Setting a function icon

Printer Management - Screen Layout

l [Printer Management] dialog

Adds or deletes printers, edits the settings, and links cutting devices.

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Printer Management - Operations

l Add a printer

1 Select [Environments] - [Printer Management] from the menu.

• The [Printer Management] dialog appears.

2 Click [Add].

• The [Printer Setting] dialog appears.

3 Select the printer model.

4 Select the printer color.

5 Select the output port type.

6 Select the inkset and special color set that are set in the printer.

7 If [USB2.0] or [Ethernet] is selected for [Output Port], select the printer to be connected from
[Available Printers].

• Clicking [Read printer status] updates the [Available Printers] information.

8 Enter a suitable name.

• At least one device profile must have been installed for the printer to be registered.
Before clicking [OK], click [Profile Management] to launch Profile Manager and check to
confirm that a profile has been installed.

9 Click [OK].

• Printer addition and the settings are applied.

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l Delete a registered printer

1 Select [Environments] - [Printer Management] from the menu.

• The [Printer Management] dialog appears.

2 Click the printer to be deleted.

3 Click [Delete].

• The selected printer will be deleted from the list.

• Deleting a printer also deletes all of the jobs registered to that printer.

l Check and edit registered printer settings

1 Select [Environments] - [Printer Management] from the menu.

• The [Printer Management] dialog appears.

2 Click [Properties].

• The [Printer Setting] dialog appears.

l Setting a function icon

2
1 Select [Environments] - [Printer Management] from the menu.

• The [Printer Management] dialog appears.

2 Select the target printer, then click the function icon.

• The [Function icon setting] dialog appears.

• Only those function icons supported by the selected printer are displayed.

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3 Select the [Appearance] check box.

• Selecting this displays the function icons and unselecting it hides the icons.
Note that the check box cannot be unselected if the function name background is gray.

4 Select a function, then click the [ ] icon.

• The function icon display order is refreshed.

5 Select the function icon size.

6 Select or deselect the [Show [Function] menu at main window] check box.

• Selecting this displays the menu bar and unselecting it hides the menu bar.

7 Click [OK].

• The function icon settings are applied.

• Clicking [Back to Default] restores the initial settings.

l Configure the cutting device settings

A cutting device that supports RasterLink7 can be linked to a registered printer.

Data can be sent directly from RasterLink7 to the linked cutting device.

For more information on how to link devices, refer to the separate "RasterLink7 Installation Guide".

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2.4.4 Update notify settings...

Sets application update notifications.

Update notify settings... - Functions

[Update notify settings] allows the following operations.

• Receive RasterLink7 update information

• Set to receive device profile update information

l Conditions
Notifications cannot be received in the following cases.

• When the PC on which RasterLink7 is installed is not connected to the Internet

• When the RasterLink7 license has not been authenticated

Update notify settings - Screen Layout

l [Environments] - [Update notify settings] dialog

Sets notifications.

When using a proxy server

• Set the proxy server in [Internet Option].

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Update notify settings - Operations

l Set to receive RasterLink7 update information

1 Select [Environments] - [Update notify settings] from the menu.

• The [Update notify settings] dialog appears.

2 Select the [Check for Updates and Notify] check box.

Notifications cannot be used in the following cases, even when the [Check for Updates and
Notify] check box is selected.
• When the PC is not connected to the Internet
• When the license has not been authenticated

3 Select the interval for checking for new information from the [Interval Time] list.

• This can be selected as [Every Launch], [Every Day], [Every Week], or [Every Month].

4 Select the [Application] check box for [Notify contents].

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5 Click [OK] to restart RasterLink7.

• This enables the notification settings.

• A dialog appears on startup if new information exists.

• Clicking [Yes, Sure] launches program updating.

l Set to receive device profile update information

1 Select [Environments] - [Update notify settings] from the menu.

• The [Update notify settings] dialog appears.

2 Select the [Check for Updates and Notify] check box.

Notifications cannot be used in the following cases, even when the [Check for Updates and 2
Notify] check box is selected.
• When the PC is not connected to the Internet
• When the license has not been authenticated

3 Select the interval from the [Interval Time] list.

• This can be selected as [Every Launch], [Every Day], [Every Week], or [Every Month].

4 Select the [Profile] check box for [Notify contents].

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5 Select the notification items.

(1) [All Profiles]

(2) [Select printer model and ink type]

• Clicking [Setup] displays the [Update notify settings] dialog, allowing the printer and ink to be
selected.

6 Click [OK] to restart RasterLink7.

• This enables the notification settings.

• A dialog appears on startup if new information exists.

• Clicking [Yes, Sure] launches Profile Manager and displays the profile download screen.
Download the latest profile.

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2.4.5 Setup Work Folder

Changes the work folder location.

Setup Work Folder - Functions

[Setup Work Folder] allows the following operations.

• Change the work folder location to a different disk

Setup Work Folder - Screen Layout

l [Environments] - [Setup work folder] dialog

Changes the work folder location.

Setup Work Folder - Operations

l Change the work folder location to a different disk

2
1 Select [Environments] - [Setup work folder] from the menu.

• The [Setup work folder] dialog appears.

2 Click [Browse...] on the [Setup work folder] dialog.

• The folder browse dialog appears.

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3 Select the work folder to be used, then click [OK].

4 Click [OK] on the [Setup work folder] dialog.

• Select a folder within a disk that has sufficient free space.

• The following folders cannot be selected as work folders.
･ The disk root folder
･ The RasterLink7 installation folder

5 The RasterLink7 exit confirmation dialog appears once the work folder has been changed.
Click [OK].

• RasterLink7 cannot be operated until the work folder changes are complete.

• RasterLink7 shuts down automatically.

• The new work folder can be used once RasterLink7 has been restarted.

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2.5 About
2.5.1 Version
Selecting [About] from the menu displays the RasterLink7 serial key used for license authentication and
other information.

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Explains the advanced printing operations available for individual printer models.

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Operation Details...........................................267 Multilayer Printing ......................................284
Print & Cut................................................ 267 Braille Printing ............................................286
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3.1 Overview of Advanced Operations

RasterLink7 can be used to perform various advanced operations with compatible printers.

l Print & Cut

Outputs to a print & cut machine or a cutting device.

"Print & Cut"(P. 267)

l Twin Roll Printing

Prints using two media rolls mounted on a single printer with the SJI-320UV or UJV55-320.

"Twin Roll Printing"(P. 277)

l Multilayer Printing
This function prints multiple layers, utilizing the features of UV ink.

"Multilayer Printing"(P. 284)

l Braille Printing
This function allows easy Braille printing simply by setting a spot color with RasterLinkTools for the created
Braille data portion.

"Braille Printing"(P. 286)

The following printing is also possible in addition to the operations described above:
• 2.5D printing
Machines using UV ink can be used to produce a three-dimensional effect by printing overlaid
print layers.
Compatible printers:
JFX200EX, JFX600, UJF-7151plusII, UCJV330
For more information, refer to "2.5 TextureMaker Guide" for the corresponding printer.
• Kebab jig printing
Uses a Kebab system to print on the outer circumference of a cylinder.
For more information, refer to the corresponding Kebab system operation manual.

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3.2 Operation Details

3.2.1 Print & Cut

Print & Cut - Overview

RasterLink7 allows cut data to be output to print & cut machines and cutting devices as follows:

Direct output to a print & cut machine

Print data and cut data can be output directly to a print & cut machine (CJV/UCJV Series).
This section describes the settings.

Direct output to a cutting device

Cut data can be output directly to a cutting device by linking it to a printer registered in RasterLink7.
This section describes the settings.

Output to a cutting device using CuttingLink

When printing data for cutting, ID data is printed at the same time, and the function for cutting based on this
ID data is referred to as "ID Cut".
CuttingLink is the software used to manage cut data, link it to ID data, and output to a cutting device.

Typical ID printing

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l Output method using CuttingLink

Data can be output using CuttingLink using either of the following two methods:

1. Send cut data from FineCut

This method is used when there are conditions or other parameters that can be set only in FineCut.

The output procedure is as follows:

1. Create print & cut data with ID data using FineCut.

2. Configure the various output settings using FineCut, then send to CuttingLink.

3. Print the created data using RasterLink7.

4. Load the printed media in the cutting device or print & cut machine, then scan the ID.

5. Acquire the cut data from CuttingLink, then cut the media.

For more information, refer to the separate "ID Cut Guide (Using FineCut)".

2. Send cut data from RasterLink7

This method is used when direct output from RasterLink7 is not supported. It also helps to prevent selection
mistakes when using a print & cut machine, as there is no need to output the cutting data again when cutting
after having removed the media from the printer, such as when cutting after post-processing such as
lamination after printing.

The output procedure is as follows:

1. Add ID data to print & cut jobs using RasterLink7, then use [Cut after Print].
• The print data is sent to the printer, and the cut data is sent to CuttingLink.

2. Load the printed media in the cutting device or print & cut machine, then scan the ID.

3. Acquire the cut data from CuttingLink, then cut the media.

For more information, refer to the separate "Print & Cut Machine ID Cut Guide".

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Print & Cut - Functions

Outputs to a print & cut machine or a cutting device.

l image data
File format ps, eps, pdf

Objects that can be cut Vector data

Color of paths to be cut The spot color prefixed by "CutContour"

Create an object for cutting in Adobe Illustrator

• Set a spot color for the cutting path on the object to be cut.

• Prefix the spot color name with "CutContour".

• Other characters can be included after "CutContour" (like CutContourCut1 and CutContourHalf). This
enables multiple paths to be created with different cutting conditions.

• Single-byte alphanumeric characters must be used for the characters added after "CutContour".

Add a path (line) with the special color name

"CutContour" around the perimeter of the illustration
as a cutting line. 3
• Using RasterLinkTools enables objects for cutting to be created easily in Adobe Illustrator/
CorelDRAW. For more information, refer to "Create a Cut Path Around an Object" in the
separate "RasterLinkTools Guide".
• Please check "The same location is cut twice or cut paths are not recognized."(P. 316) as a
precaution when creating an object for cutting with Adobe Illustrator.

• When using the [Output to RasterLink] function for creating RasterLink cut data by using
FineCut, select "Straight line" in [Approximation Type] on the [Plotter] tab in the [Plotter/User
Setting] dialog of FineCut.

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l Use in conjunction with other functions

Print & Cut can be used in conjunction with the following settings:

Function Intercompatibility

[Arrange]*1 Yes

[Crop] No

[Tiling] No

[Step & Repeat] No

[Special plate] Yes

[Composite]*2 Yes

[Color Replacement] Yes

*1. Arranged print & cut jobs

*2. Combination of print & cut and print jobs only

• Print & Cut jobs for multi-page jobs are not supported.

Print & Cut - Screen Layout

l [General Print] - [Cut Edit] tab

1. [Cut with a cutting device]
Selecting this outputs data to a cutting device if
linked to the printer.
Selecting this outputs cut data to a cutting device if
linked to a print & cut machine. If not selected, cut
data is sent to the print & cut machine.
When linked to a printer, this will always be selected,
and cannot be altered.
2. [Cut Path]
Sets the cutting method.

3. [Print & Cut origin adjust]

Prints & cuts an adjustment pattern to adjust the
origin position.

4. [Option]
Sets the cutting options.

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Print & Cut - Operations

l Set a print & cut job

Import print & cut data, then configure the various settings.

1 Import the print & cut data.

• Importing one set of data automatically creates a job with two

attributes (cut and color).
• The two jobs are automatically combined.

• The [ ] icon indicating cutting is displayed on the thumbnail

for the cut job.

2 When a cutting device is linked to a print & cut machine, use [Cut with a cutting device] to
select the device to which cut data is output.

• The [Cut Path] and [Option] setting items on the [Cut Edit] tab will change depending on the output
selection.

3 Select one spot color to be cut from the spot color list displayed for [Cut Path] on the [General
Print] - [Cut Edit] tab.

• Different cutting methods can be set for each spot color.

4 Select the [Spot color path Cut] check box. (The default value is On)

• The path created using the selected spot color will be cut.

5 Select the conditions from the [Cut Condition] list.

• Selecting [User Definition] allows the cutting method to be set.

6 Sets the cutting method. 3

[Tool] : Select the cutter.
[Speed] : Set the cutting speed.
[Pressure] : Set the cutter pressure.
[Offset] : Correct the cutter center position.

• Refer to the operation manual for the corresponding printer for more information on cut
conditions, as the appropriate values will vary depending on the media and cutter.

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7 Set the cutting options in [Option]

• [Sort]
Selecting this sorts according to the optimum cutting order to reduce the cutting time.

• [Sheet Feed]
When selecting this, feed the media before cutting to check if the job can be cut.

• [Approximation Type]
Selects the method used for cutting curves.

[Straight : Cuts by approximating curves to a series of short straight lines.

Line] This reduces quality but increases speed.
[Arc] : Cuts by approximating curves to a series of short arcs.
This reduces quality but increases speed.

When outputting to a print & cut machine

• Cut Pinch Roller Pressure

Sets the pinch roller pressure during cutting.

• [Auto Cut]
Selecting this automatically cuts the media once cutting has ended.

[Max Data Length +] : Sets the length from the end of the job to the position where
it is to be cut.
[Detail Cutting] : Selecting this cuts jobs laid out as copies after each line
printed.

• [Outer Frame Cut]

Cuts the rectangle forming the job border or the rectangle of the entire job.

[Outer Frame Cut : Selecting this cuts a rectangle for each job.
(Individual)]
[Outer Frame Cut : Selecting this cuts a rectangle for the entire job.
(Whole)]
Clicking [Detail] allows the cutting conditions to be set.

• [Heater Temperature After Print] (only for models equipped with a heater)
Selecting the [Heater Off] check box turns off the heater when cutting.

• Depending on the media, heat from the heaters may cause distortion, reducing the cutting
accuracy.
The heaters should be turned off in such cases.

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When the output destination is a cut device

The settings vary depending on the cut device.
◆ CG-AR

• Head withdrawal after cutting

Sets the head position after cutting has ended. Sets the position with respect to the reference
position (select [Max cut length] or [Current origin]). Selecting [Update sheet feed direction origin]
sets the position after head withdrawal to the origin. Selecting this when using continuous output
with identical sheets helps to prevent mistakes involving cutting over the previous cutting position.

• When the [Split cut] check box is selected

The [Head withdrawal after cutting] option is disabled, and the head is withdrawn to the
position set for [Origin update] in [Split cut].
• When two or more copies are set for [General Print] and [Individual registration marks] is
selected
The [Head withdrawal after cutting] option is disabled, and [Head withdrawal after cutting]
is not performed.

• Split cut
3
Sets split cutting in the feed direction. Split cutting helps to minimize cutting offsets due to the
sheets meandering.
The design will be split and cut in sequence from the first sheet as shown in the following figure.
Sheet feeding is performed for each split area.

Item Explanation Range Default

Division length Division length in the X direction 100 to 5000 500

(mm) (1 mm pitch)

Cross cut length Length of duplicated cut range to eliminate 0 to 50 10

(mm) uncut parts. (1 mm pitch)

Origin update Selecting this updates the origin after split On/Off On
cutting is complete.

Origin update Position after origin update 0 to 51000 10

position Must exceed the X direction maximum cut (1 mm pitch)
(mm) length.

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The operation will be as follows depending on the option settings:

• When the [Sort] check box is selected
Sorts by the design before splitting.
• When the [Sheet Feed] check box is selected
The entire media is fed before the first cut starts. Feeding is not performed for each
individual split area.
• When the [Split cut] check box is selected
The [Head withdrawal after cutting] option is disabled, and the head is withdrawn to the
position set for [Origin update] in [Split cut].

Note that [Split cut] and [Register Mark] in the [Image Edit] window cannot be enabled at the
same time.
• When the [Split cut] is turned on, the register mark setting is automatically turned off.
• When the register mark setting is turned on, [Split cut] is automatically turned off.

• Double pass creasing(CRE)

If CRE (creasing) is selected using the tool for a cut path, that cut path will be output twice. Select
this in cases where a crease is not formed with single creasing.

◆ CG-FXIIPlus

• [Auto Cut]
Selecting this automatically cuts the media once cutting has ended.

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[Max Data Length +] : Sets the length from the end of the job to the position where
it is to be cut.
[Detail Cutting] : Selecting this cuts jobs laid out as copies after each line
printed.

• Head withdrawal after cutting

Sets the head position after cutting has ended. Sets the position with respect to the reference
position (select [Max cut length] or [Current origin]). Selecting [Update sheet feed direction origin]
sets the position after head withdrawal to the origin. Selecting this when using continuous output
with identical sheets helps to prevent mistakes involving cutting over the previous cutting position.

• When two or more copies are set for [General Print] and [Individual registration marks] is
selected
The [Head withdrawal after cutting] option is disabled, and [Head withdrawal after cutting]
is not performed.

8 Click [Apply].

• The settings are applied.

9 Select the [Execute] menu, then execute print & cut.

3
• For more information, refer to "Execute"(P. 127).

• Multiple images (jobs) cannot be cut consecutively.

To cut consecutively, use ID cutting.
• When using RasterLink7 to output cut data, be sure to wait for cutting to end for the image (job)
currently in progress.
Cutting will not be performed correctly if the next cut job is output before cutting has ended.

l Print & cut origin adjustment (CJV300, CJV150, CJV300 Plus, UCJV300, CJV330, and
UCJV330)
Adjusts the print & cut origin by printing and cutting an adjustment pattern.

1 Select a job in the [Job List].

2 Set the print & cut origin to the print conditions to be applied on the [Print Condition] screen.

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3 Click [Print & Cut origin adjust] on the [General Print] - [Cut Edit] tab.

• The [Print & Cut origin adjust] dialog appears.

4 Set the register marks and labels.

• Selecting [Add register mark] adds register marks before printing.

• Selecting [Add label] adds information about the resolution, number of paths, and waveform at the
top left of the adjustment pattern.

5 Click [OK].

• Printing and cutting of the adjustment pattern starts.

6 Check the adjustment pattern printed and cut, then enter the X and Y adjustment values on
the printer input screen.

• If the resolution or paths have been altered after adjusting the print & cut origin, the print &
cut origin must be readjusted.
• The print & cut origin adjustment job will be deleted from the job list automatically once the
adjustment pattern has been printed and cut.
• The print & cut origin adjustment job will not be deleted automatically if the data is cleared
or an error occurs while the adjustment pattern is being printed and cut.
In such cases, jobs should be deleted manually.

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3.2.2 Twin Roll Printing

Twin Roll Printing - Functions

Prints using two media rolls mounted at the same time with the SJI-320UV or UJV55-320.

• Twin roll printing with RasterLink7 refers to printing with two media rolls mounted at the same
time.

Twin roll printing can be used in the following three ways:

• Copy a job and print on two • Arrange multiple jobs and • Divide a job and print on
rolls print on two rolls two rolls
(For operation details, refer (For operation details, refer (For operation details, refer
to "Copy a job and print to "Arrange multiple to "Divide a job and
on two rolls"(P. 278)) jobs and print on to two print on two rolls"(P. 281))
rolls"(P. 280))

Left roll Right roll Left roll Right roll

Left roll Right roll

l Conditions
Model

Twin roll printing is possible with the SIJ-320UV and UJV55-320 only when the printer status can be
acquired after mounting two media rolls.
3
Job

Twin roll printing cannot be used for jobs with the following conditions:

• Jobs with [Step & Repeat] enabled

Register marks

Register marks cannot be printed when twin roll printing is used for jobs with the following settings:

• When copies are set in [General Print] and [Each move] is selected

• When the [Add fotoba cut mark] check box is selected in [General Print]

• When [Arrange] is set

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Twin Roll Printing - Screen Layout

The printer status acquisition can be checked on the [Printer] tab.

Spacing between rolls

Left roll Right roll

media size media size

Twin Roll Printing - Operations

l Copy a job and print on two rolls

1 Select one job on the [Job List] tab.

2 Select [General Print].

3 Set the number of copies in [Copy] on the [Image Edit] tab.

• The copied job is laid out on the right roll.

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4 Check [Left Roll Detect Position], then enter the print origin for the left roll in [Left Roll Layout
Position].

• Enter the value above shown for [Left Roll Detect Position] in [Left Roll Layout Position].

5 Click the [ ] icon.

6 Check that [Each move] is selected with using [Copy] on the [Image Edit] tab.

7 Click the [ ] icon.

• The copied job is laid out on the left roll.

8 Use [Execute] to start printing.

• For more information, refer to "Execute"(P. 127).

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l Arrange multiple jobs and print on to two rolls

1 Select multiple jobs on the [Job List] tab.

2 Select [Arrange].

3 Click [Arrange].

• Multiple jobs are arranged.

For more information, refer to "Arrange"(P. 49).

4 Select [General Print].

5 Check [Left Roll Detect Position], then enter the print origin for the left roll in [Left Roll Layout
Position].

• Enter the value above shown for [Left Roll Detect Position] in [Left Roll Layout Position].

6 Click the [ ] icon.

• Odd-numbered jobs in the job list will be positioned on the right roll; even-numbered jobs will be
positioned on the left roll.

7 Select the job to be copied on the [Job List] tab.

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8 Set the number of copies in [Copy] on the [Image Edit] tab.

• The copied jobs are laid out on the left and right rolls.

• At this stage, the jobs are laid on top of each other.

9 Click the [ ] icon.

• This cancels the overlaid arrangement.

10 Use [Execute] to start printing.

• For more information, refer to "Execute"(P. 127).

l Divide a job and print on two rolls

1 Select one job on the [Job List] tab.

2 Select [Tiling].

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3 Select the [Tiling Edit] check box on the [Divide Edit] tab.

4 Select the [Free Location] check box on the [Layout] tab, then select [Nest] from the
[Alignment Mode] list.

5 Check [Left Roll Detect Position], then enter the print origin for the left roll in [Left Roll Layout
Position].

• Enter the value above shown for [Left Roll Detect Position] in [Left Roll Layout Position].

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6 Click [Rearrange].

• Odd-numbered tiles of the job list are arranged on the "Right roll" and even-numbered tiles on the
"Left roll".

7 Use [Execute] to start printing.

• For more information, refer to "Execute"(P. 127).

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3.2.3 Multilayer Printing

Multilayer Printing - Functions

This function prints multiple layers, utilizing the features of UV ink.

This allows new print styles not achievable with a single layer.

l Conditions
Compatible models: UCJV300, UCJV330

l Four-layer printing - Day&Night

Jobs are printed as four overlaid layers.
This gives different results depending on whether the sheet is backlit or not backlit.

Media
Light off Light on
Rear

Black

White
Four overlaid
Front layers

The background job can be seen from the front when

illuminated from the rear.

l Five-layer printing
Jobs are printed as five overlaid layers.
This gives different results for a single media sheet depending on whether it is viewed from the front or the
rear.
Media
Rear
Rear Front
White 1
Black
White 2 Five overlaid
layers
Front

Gives different results for the front and the rear.

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l Three-layer printing - Watermark printing (UCJV330)

Jobs are printed as three overlaid layers.
Printing three overlaid layers consisting of the color layer, white ink layer, and clear ink layer makes it
possible to produce a printing effect known as "watermark printing" in which the clear ink area is visible
through the front when illuminated from behind.

Light off Light on

Three overlaid
layers

The clear areas can be seen from the front when the
media is illuminated from the rear.

For more information on multilayer printing, refer to the "Multilayer Printing Guide" for the corresponding
printer.

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3.2.4 Braille Printing

Braille Printing - Functions

This function allows easy Braille printing simply by setting a spot color with RasterLinkTools for the created
Braille data portion.

This function allows overlaid Braille printing on color jobs without the need to set the number of prints.

For more information on Braille printing, refer to the separate "Braille Printing Guide".

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Explains functions that are useful to know.

Job Name Search..........................................288 FAQ Page Link ...............................................292

Display Job Name Search Function......... 288 Show the Printer FAQ Page.......................292
Search for a Job....................................... 289 Environment Backup/Restore.........................294
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4.1 Job Name Search

Lets you search for jobs using the job name.
This is useful when a large number of jobs are registered.

4.1.1 Display Job Name Search Function

1 Select [Environments] - [Option] - [Display] tab.

2 Select the [Display job name search function.] check box.

3 Restart RasterLink7.

• The job search is displayed.

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4.1.2 Search for a Job

Searches for jobs by job name.

1 Enter any part of the job name in the job name input box.

• The function searches for initial matches and is case-sensitive.

2 Click [Search].

• Job names that match the search parameters are displayed in red.

• Job names that do not match the search parameters are displayed in black and cannot be
selected.

• Clicking [Clear] cancels the search.

3 Click the [ ] icons, then select the required job.

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4.1.3 Search Using a Barcode Reader

Job search parameters can be read in using a barcode reader for searching.

Compatible barcode readers must satisfy the following specifications:

• Must feature a COM/RS-232C interface.
• Must be able to scan one-dimensional barcodes.
• Must be able to set an "ENTER" code for the keyboard end character.
• Recommended model: iTex ITL-3000/3000Plus
• Barcode type: CODE39 or CODE128

QR codes and a barcode reader capable of reading QR codes will be required for Japanese and
other double-byte characters.

• This function may not operate if RasterLink6Plus with this function enabled and RasterLink7 are
running at the same time.
If this occurs, either exit RasterLink6Plus or disable this function with RasterLink6Plus.

1 Connect the barcode reader to the PC.

• Before connecting the barcode reader, install the barcode reader driver on the PC on
which RasterLink7 is installed.

2 Convert the job search parameters into a barcode.

• Use barcode conversion software.

3 Print the barcode created on documents such as work instructions.

4 Select [Environments] - [Option] - [Display] tab in RasterLink7.

5 Select the [Use a barcode reader.] check box.

6 Select a barcode reader connected in [Serial port].

7 Click [OK].

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8 Read in the barcode using the barcode reader.

• The corresponding job will be searched for in RasterLink7.

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4.2 FAQ Page Link

If you are unsure about anything while using RasterLink7, refer to the FAQ page.

• FAQ stands for "frequently asked questions" and lists frequently asked questions together with
their answers.

4.2.1 Show the Printer FAQ Page

If you are unsure about anything while using the printer, you can click the printer [ ] icon to display the
corresponding printer FAQ page in your web browser.

1 Select the printer by switching the printer on the screen.

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2 Click the [ ] icon.

• The FAQ for the selected printer is displayed in your web browser.

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4.3 Environment Backup/Restore

The following RasterLink7 settings can be saved in a file as a backup and restored in another environment.

l List of settings that are backed up/restored

• Registered Device Information

• Favorite

• Printer/Hot Folder Information

• All Preset Files

• Color Adjustment

• Color Matching

• Device Adjustment

• Print Area

• Jig layout

• Profiles

• Device profiles

• Input profiles

• Calibration information created by calibration tool

• RasterLink7 option information

This function does not back up or restore a job.

• To back up a job, use RasterLink7 backup function ( P. 185).
• The method of restoring a job varies depending on the restore destination.

(1) Restoring in the same model

→ Use RasterLink7 restore function ( P. 185).

(2) Restoring in a successor model

→ Use the job migration tool.
• The job migration tool can transfer a RasterLink6Plus job to RasterLink7.
• For more information on the tool, refer to the separate "Job Migration Tool Guide".

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l Backup

1 If the RasterLink7 unit and Profile Manager have started up, terminate their operation.

2 Select [Mimaki RasterLink7] – [Environment Backup] from the Start menu.

• The [Environment Backup Tool] dialog appears.

3 Selects the backup destination.

• Specify the file name to which the environment backup file is to be saved.

• Click [Browse...]. The [Save as a new file] dialog appears.

About the environment backup file

• The file extension is "*.rlenv7".
• Save the file on a disk with sufficient storage space.

4 Click [Execute].

• When the backup operation is completed, the following message screen appears to notify that the
backup file has been saved.

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l Restore

Be sure to read the following before restoring.

• If a device is already registered at the restore destination, the contents of the backup file
will be restored after all devices and jobs are deleted.
If the existing data at the restore destination is needed, create a backup of the job by using the
environment backup tool and RasterLink7 backup function before restoring.

1 If the RasterLink7 unit and Profile Manager have started up, terminate their operation.

2 Select [Mimaki RasterLink7] – [Environment Backup] from the Start menu.

• The [Environment Backup Tool] dialog appears.

3 Select the environment backup file.

• Click [Browse...]. The [Restore File Path] dialog appears.

• Select the environment backup file for restoration, then click [Open].

4 Click [Execute].

• The restoration progress dialog appears.

• When the restoration is completed, the following message is displayed.

• Clicking [Yes] in the above dialog box displays the [Printer name change] dialog, allowing
the printer name to be changed.
Clicking [Back to Default] restores the original printer name.

• Launch RasterLink7, then confirm that the environment has been restored.

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This chapter

Explains how to resolve problems that may arise and describes operation procedures that
may be unclear.

Dealing with Error Messages ........................298 Macintosh Related Issues ..............................320

PC-Related Installation Issues ......................306 Precautions when using hot folders ...........320
Unable to connect to the Internet when using Ways to improve import speed when printing
tools.......................................................... 306 from design software..................................320
The screen display is faulty in RasterLink7. Miscellaneous.................................................321
................................................................. 306 Ways to improve ripping speed for images
RasterLink7 fails to start........................... 306 containing gradation objects ......................321
Precautions Regarding Design Software ......307 How to improve streaking when printing with
a printer equipped with clear or primer ink.322
Adobe Illustrator Related Issues .............. 307
Composite is possible but cannot be printed
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5.1 Dealing with Error Messages

Error message Display conditions (causes) Corrective action

Failed to load the execution A file required for executing Reinstall RasterLink7.
module: [Execution module RasterLink7 is corrupted.
name]

Failed to get the profile The printer attribute information The profile database file may be
information. and installed profile information corrupted. Reinstall RasterLink7.
could not be acquired from the
database file (Profile\[Link])
when launching.

There is no RGB input profile. An attempt was made to launch Install an RGB input profile using
Please install at least one profile. RasterLink7 with all RGB input ProfileManager.
profiles uninstalled in
ProfileManager.

There is no CMYK input profile. An attempt was made to launch Install a CMYK input profile using
Please install at least one profile. RasterLink7 with all CMYK input ProfileManager.
profiles uninstalled in
ProfileManager.

There is no full color device The printer could not be Install the device profile for the
profile. Please install at least one registered when adding in [Printer specified printer and inkset using
profile. Management], as none of the ProfileManager.
[Printer name: Inkset name] specified [Inkset] device profiles
have been installed.

An attempt was made to launch

RasterLink7 with all of the device
profiles for [Inkset] at the time a
printer was registered deleted
using ProfileManager after
registering a printer.

The inkset information [Inkset Inkset information could not be When adding a printer in [Printer
discrimination] is not defined in identified when adding a printer in Management], select [Model] and
the database. [Printer Management] due to [Color] settings from the lists that
incorrect specifications for match the actual printer
[Model] or [Color]. connected.

The Device profile specified in the An attempt was made to launch RasterLink7 automatically
Favorite setting [Favorite name] RasterLink7 with the device updated Device Profile
was not found. The settings were profiles associated with the Specification in [Favorite]. Check
initialized. Please check the favorite setting deleted using the favorite settings.
settings. The settings were ProfileManager.
initialized. Please check the
settings.

The device profile specified in the An attempt was made to launch RasterLink7 automatically
Job [Job name] was not found. RasterLink7 with the device updated Device Profile
The settings were initialized. profiles associated with the job Specification for the job. Check
Please check [Quality] settings. deleted using ProfileManager. the print settings.
The settings were initialized.
Please check [Quality] settings.

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Error message Display conditions (causes) Corrective action

Any available printer has not An attempt was made to register Check the connection to the
been specified. a printer not connected in [Printer printer.
Management].

The printer name has been An already registered [Printer Enter a [Printer Name] not
already used. Name] was specified when registered in [Printer
registering multiple printers in Management] and a [Printer
[Printer Management]. Name] not registered in [Control
Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] -
[Devices and Printers].

The selected available printer has [Available Printers] already Multiple printers cannot be
been related to another printer specified as a registered printer registered for a single printer in
(printer name). was specified when registering [Printer Management].
multiple printers in [Printer
Management].

The ink configuration had [Printer Management] - The [Inkset] information cannot
changed. Please register a new [Properties] - [OK] was clicked be modified after a printer has
printer. Please register a new after changing the printer inkset been registered. Delete the
printer. or installed ink. original registered printer in
[Printer Management], then add a
new printer.

[MACHINE NAME] is duplicated A printer could not be registered If two or more printers are
for some printers. Please specify when registering multiple printers connected via USB 2.0, specify a
a unique [MACHINE NAME] for in [Printer Management], as unique [MACHINE NAME] for
each printer by the operation [MACHINE NAME] matched a each printer on the operation
panel. printer that was already panel.
registered.

Could not stop Print Spooler. The Windows Print Spooler The Windows Print Spooler
Could not start Print Spooler. service could not be stopped or service cannot currently be
started when creating or deleting stopped or started. Note that
a hot folder. antivirus software may prevent
starting or stopping of the service
program. Either temporarily
uninstall the antivirus software or
temporarily disable the virus
detection function.

Cannot create the printer driver. The printer driver corresponding This may be due to a non-Mimaki
[Printer driver name] to a hot folder could not be printer. Delete the non-Mimaki
Cannot create the printer. [Printer created or deleted when printer in [Control Panel] -
name] attempting to create or delete the [Hardware and Sound] - [Devices
Cannot remove the printer driver. hot folder. and Printers].
[Printer driver name]
Cannot remove the printer. The printer driver could not be If this error occurs when
[Printer name] deleted when uninstalling uninstalling RasterLink7, restart
RasterLink7. the PC, then delete the printer
created by RasterLink7 in
[Control Panel] - [Hardware and
Sound] - [Devices and Printers].
5
The file name contains prohibited The file could not be imported Remove any prohibited
characters. due to a problem with the file characters such as punctuation
Please change the file name. name. and brackets.

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Error message Display conditions (causes) Corrective action

File name is too long. A file could not be accessed File paths supported by Windows
when attempting to import the file must not exceed 255 bytes. Path
using the [File] - [Open] menu or names may become long
by dragging and dropping particularly for network drives.
because the full path for the file Copy the file to a local hard disk
was too long. or USB memory drive before
importing to RasterLink7.

The maximum number [***] of The maximum number of Please delete unnecessary jobs.
registered jobs has been registered jobs (*** jobs) was
exceeded. No more jobs can be reached when attempting to
registered. Please delete import a file using [File] - [Open]
unnecessary jobs. or by dragging and dropping.

Cannot recognize the file format. An attempt was made to import a Output the printer driver from the
file with an unsupported format. application [File] - [Print] menu.

Cannot get the image size. The image size (media size) of Output the printer driver from the
the file imported could not be application [File] - [Print] menu.
determined.

Cannot move the file from This may occur when copying This occurs when the copied files
[source]to [destination]. files from a client PC to a hot are not released by the client PC.
folder. Restart the client PC.

PostScript Error The RIP core detected an error Output the printer driver from the
when importing a file or when application [File] - [Print] menu.
ripping.
If [VMerror] or [limitcheck] occur,
this indicates that the input image
data is too complex. Simplify the
data such as by rasterizing vector
objects. If the image includes
gradation objects, try disabling
[Compatible gradation], and if it
includes gradation meshes, try
enabling [Gradation mesh print].

If Hyper Job Threading is set to

Level 3 or higher, the error may
be caused by increased memory
usage during RIP processing. Set
the level to 2 or lower and retry
the operation.

If [invalidaccess] occurs when

attempting to import a PDF file,
this indicates that the PDF file is
password-protected. Remove the
PDF file password protection
before resaving the PDF file.

The operation cannot continue There is very little available Restart RasterLink7.
due to extremely insufficient memory.
memory. Select [Environments] - [Option] -
[Display], and reduce [Preview
Resolution].

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Error message Display conditions (causes) Corrective action

Layout preview cannot be The display was switched to the Install the media in the printer,
displayed because the media layout preview screen when no then reacquire the printer status.
width is zero. Confirm the media media was installed in the printer
width at [Printer Status]-[Media]. or when [Media Size] was set to When entering [Fit to Media
Confirm the media width at [Manual Input: 0 mm]. Width], be sure to specify a valid
[Printer Status]-[Media]. size.

The job is arranged out of the The job has been arranged Arrange the job inside the print
print area. completely outside the print area. area.

The job is arranged out of range The job has been arranged If this presents a problem, make
of the print area. partially outside the print area. sure the job fits completely within
Parts outside the area will not the print area.
print.

Any of print tiles is not specified. No tiles have been selected for Set at least one tile using [Divide
printing on the [Tiling] screen. Edit] - [Print Order].

The size of top row tiles is too Tiles on the [Tiling] screen are Check the tiling settings to ensure
small. smaller than the minimum size. that the tiling size is larger than 1
The size of left column tiles is too inch (25.4 mm).
small.
The size of some tiles is too
small.

The size of some tiles is smaller Tiles on the [Tiling] screen are Set so that the tiling size is larger
than the overlap. smaller than the overlap size. than the overlap size.

Different [Resolution] is specified An attempt was made to arrange Make sure all of the jobs to be
in selected jobs. multiple jobs with different arranged have the same
resolutions or dot types (ND/VD) resolution and dot type on the
on the [Arrange] screen. [Print Condition] screen.

Different [Multilayer Print Type]s An attempt was made to arrange Make sure all of the jobs to be
are specified in selected jobs. multiple jobs with different arranged have the same
multilayer print types on the multilayer print type on the [Layer]
[Arrange] screen. screen.

This Print Condition is different An attempt was made to arrange Select [No] if you do not wish to
from the selected job. multiple arrangeable jobs on the change the print settings.
[first job name] Print Condition [Arrange] screen, but the print
applies to all selected jobs in settings will be changed when
case of arrangement. arranged.
OK?

Only a part of Composited / An attempt was made on the Cancel the arrangement or
Arranged Job is not Deletable. If [Delete] screen to delete some of composition before deleting the
you wish to delete certain jobs, the arranged jobs or some of the jobs.
cancel the arrangement/ composite jobs.
composition before deleting them.

Unexpected abort from RIP

CORE. [PREVIEW]
An error occurred when reading
the file.
Please read the file again.
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Unexpected abort from RIP An error occurred during RIP Restart RasterLink7.
CORE. Restart RasterLink7. [RIP] processing.

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Error message Display conditions (causes) Corrective action

USB2 : Cannot open port (W). Cannot connect to the printer. Check that the printer is turned on
<Error details> and that the printer is connected
USB2: Cannot open port (U). to the PC with a USB 2.0 cable.
<Error details>

USB2: [DATA CLEAR] function [DATACLEAR] was clicked on the Printing was aborted by the data
was performed by the printer. operation panel while printing was clear operation. Printing cannot
in progress. be resumed. If you wish to print
the job again, print from the start.

The media end was detected Use the following methods. (1)
while printing was in progress. Use a USB cable no longer than
3 m.
Data may be cleared (2) Use a USB hub.
unexpectedly if there is a (3) Increase the number of USB
communication problem with the interfaces.
USB interface while print data is
being sent to the printer.

DRV: An error has occurred A USB communication fault This problem is more likely to
during output (W). <Error details> occurred while the print command occur when using non-
DRV An error has occurred was being sent to the printer. recommended configurations
during output (O). <Error details> such as those below.
• When not using a PC
containing a genuine Intel
chipset
• When using a USB cable
extended using a repeater
cable
• When using a poor-quality
USB cable
(It is recommended that you
use a Mimaki-recommended
cable, available separately.)

If you are already using the

recommended setup, use the
following methods.
(1) Use a USB cable no longer
than 3 m.
(2) Use a USB hub.
(3) Increase the number of USB
interfaces.

Cannot connect to the printer with Unable to connect in USB 2.0 Hi- Check the USB 2.0 connection
USB2.0 Hi-Speed mode. Check Speed mode with the USB configuration.
that the PC USB port, USB cable, connection to the printer.
and USB hub all support USB2.0.

Cannot get information for the An attempt was made to RIP Check the connection to the
calculation of the consumption of while the printer was not printer.
ink from the printer status. connected. With certain Mimaki
printer models, the printer must If ink consumption does not need
be connected to allow calculation to be calculated, disable
of ink consumption. [Calculate Ink Consumption] in
[Environments] - [Option] - [Job
Control].

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Error message Display conditions (causes) Corrective action

Cannot execute the Job because An attempt was made to print Install the media in the printer,
the media width is zero. when no media was installed in then reacquire the printer status.
the printer or when [Media Size]
was set to [Manual Input: 0 mm]. When entering [Fit to Media
Width], be sure to set a valid size.

Cannot get information for multi An attempt was made to RIP a 3- Check the connection to the
layer print from the printer status. layer print job while the printer printer.
Please check the connection to was not connected.
the target printer. Please check
the connection to the target
printer.

Unable to read the file. Either the A fault was detected in the input Create the input file once more.
file has been damaged or the file file during ripping.
format is not valid. Either the file This error also occurs when an
has been damaged or the file alpha channel TIFF has been
format is not valid. imported. Remove the alpha
channel.

No restorable printer is registered A job could not be restored when Add a printer with the same
(Model name). restoring the backup job file on conditions as the printer for the
the [Backup] screen because the backed-up job in [Printer
printer for the backed-up job is Management].
not registered.

Cannot restore the file because it An attempt was made to restore a Backup job files created using a
was backed up by newer version job backed up with a version of newer version of RasterLink7
of RasterLink7. Please update RasterLink7 newer than the cannot be restored in an older
RasterLink7 to [Version No.] or version of RasterLink7 installed version of RasterLink7.
later. when restoring a backup job file First update RasterLink7 to the
on the [Backup] screen. specified version or later.

Cannot restore the job because A job could not be restored when Exit RasterLink7, then install the
the necessary profile has not restoring the backup job file on profile specified in ProfileManager
been installed. Please exit the [Backup] screen because the in accordance with the message.
RasterLink7 and install the profile used by the backup job is
following profile by not installed.
ProfileManager and then restore
the job again.

The free space of the working The free space on the HDD has Delete any unwanted jobs to free
drive (Drive Name) is less than fallen below the setting up space on the hard disk.
the setting size (## GB). Please ([Environments] - [Option] - [Disk]
delete unnecessary jobs or - [Disk Space to Keep]).
Ripped Data.
Please delete unnecessary jobs
or Ripped Data.

Cannot operate the job which is Execution was set for a job being Wait until the job has been fully
not ready. executed before execution was executed.

No operation applies to locked

completed.

An attempt was made to change Unlock in [Properties] before

5
job. the attributes of or to arrange, operating.
create a plate, compose, or
delete a locked job.

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Error message Display conditions (causes) Corrective action

The changes were not saved An attempt was made to select a If you wish to edit the job settings,
because one or more jobs has locked job and open the Edit unlock in [Properties].
been locked. screen. Changes made on the
Edit screen will not be saved
when switching to a different
screen.

The print condition in effect is not This appears when the print • Print using the recommended
the recommended print condition settings (number of paths, print settings.
(recommended drawing mode) of overprinting, print direction, fast • Set the printer UV mode to a
the profile. It may compromise printing) do not correspond to the setting other than [Host].
quality if you continue with recommended print settings for
printing. the profile and the UV irradiation Selecting [Yes] aborts printing.
value inside the profile cannot be
obtained. Selecting [No] resumes printing
and uses the printer UV
irradiation setting.

The specification method of the The page specification specified Set the page configuration while
printing page range is not invalid characters, or the upper taking care not to use "-" twice
suitable. limit of input pages exceeded the and characters other than "-" or
total number of pages. ",", or to specify an upper limit for
the input pages exceeding the
total number of pages.

Cannot composite jobs with An attempt was made to combine Change to device profiles with the
different color set of device jobs with different color sets. Jobs same color set.
profile. with different color sets cannot be
combined.

Cannot Speed-priority Composite Cannot Speed-priority Composite When combining using the same
jobs with different device profile. jobs with different device profile. conditions as for [Speed], apply
Combine using [Quality]. Jobs were combined using the the same profile to all of the jobs
same conditions as for [Quality]. to be combined, then combine
again using [Speed].

Cannot Speed-priority Composite Cannot Speed-priority Composite When combining using the same
jobs with different resolutions. jobs with different resolutions. conditions as for [Speed], set the
Combine using [Quality]. Jobs were combined using the same resolution for all of the jobs
same conditions as for [Quality]. to be combined, then combine
again using [Speed].

Server is busy, so cannot connect An attempt was made to activate Wait a while and try again later.
to the database. Please wait for a a license while the server was
while and try again. Please wait undergoing maintenance.
for a while and try again.

Re-activate is needed. The license may not have been Deactivate the license as
activated. described in the operation
manual, then repeat license
activation.

The PC configuration has been If the license was activated via a 1. Restore to the same
changed after your activation. LAN cable connection, but configuration as at the time of
RasterLink7 was started using a license activation before
wireless LAN connection starting.
Restore the network
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Error message Display conditions (causes) Corrective action

If the license was activated via a cable or wireless LAN

wireless LAN connection, but connection) motherboard to
RasterLink7 was started using a the original configuration.
LAN cable connection 2. Deactivate the license, repeat
license activation, then start
Because the PC configuration
RasterLink7.
changed (such as motherboard
If not connected to the
replacement)
Internet, deactivate the proxy
license.

Error occurred during activation. Errors may occur with the Connect using a LAN cable for
following network connections: license activation. Do not use
• PPP network adapter (such PPP connection or USB
as USB data communication connection network adapters.
terminals)
• USB connection network
adapter (such as USB
wireless LAN adapters)

This serial key is already used on This error occurs if a serial key Deactivate the license on the
another PC. already used for activation is activated PC, then activate the
reused without first deactivating license on the new PC.
the license. (For example, if you
attempt to install RasterLink7 and
activate the license while another
activated PC already exists)

An overflow error occurred. This occurs if the image size for If outline extraction is not
outline extraction in possible, reduce the image size.
RasterLinkTools is too large.

Unexpected problem occurred Part of the job file is corrupted. Delete all folders starting with
because parameter file was "S01" under the MijCtrl\Jobs\
corrupted. number folder.
Please restart Mimaki RasterLink
7. The configuration file for the Reinstall RasterLink7.
environment information is
corrupted.

RasterLink7 cannot be started This occurs when Mimaki Driver Try the following steps in order:
because Mimaki Driver is is not running.
unavailable or not installed. 1. Install Mimaki Driver, then
If Mimaki Driver is not installed, restart the PC.
please install v5.0.0 or later. 2. Enable [Link] in the
If it is installed, restart your PC startup settings.
and then start RasterLink7.
3. Manually start the driver by
double-clicking the following
file.
"C:\Program
Files\Mimaki\MimakiDeviceCo
ntroller\[Link]"
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5.2 PC-Related Installation Issues

5.2.1 Unable to connect to the Internet when using tools
If you are using security software that includes a firewall feature, connections to a network (Internet) may be
blocked when using tools for license activation, program updating, and profile updating. Most security
software will prompt the user for permission to connect when the software connects to a network for the first
time.

Be sure to allow the connection if prompted to confirm for the first time for license activation, program
updating, and profile updating.

If you accidentally refuse the connection, refer to the manual for the security software in use and allow
network connections for the following files:

• RasterLink7 installation drive\ RsLink7thWeb\Bin\[Link]

• RasterLink7 installation drive\ RsLink7thWeb\Bin\[Link]

• RasterLink7 installation drive\ RsLink7thWeb\Bin\[Link]

• RasterLink7 installation drive\ RsLink7thWeb\Bin\[Link]

5.2.2 The screen display is faulty in RasterLink7.

The following problems may occur with the screen display in RasterLink7:

• Parts of the previous tab display remain when selecting other tabs.

• The preview is corrupted.

• The screen display may become corrupted or the PC may freeze if RasterLink7 runs for extended
periods.

Check the following details if problems like this occur:

• Update the graphic board driver to the latest version.

For more information on how to update the graphic board driver, refer to the manual for your PC or
graphic board.

5.2.3 RasterLink7 fails to start.

RasterLink7 may sometimes fail to start even when the RasterLink7 icon on the desktop is double-clicked.

Check the following details if problems like this occur:

• Launch RasterLink7 from the Windows Start menu.

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5.3 Precautions Regarding Design

Software
5.3.1 Adobe Illustrator Related Issues

Transparency effects and drop shadows

Data with transparency effects applied may result in noticeable jagged edges when enlarged and printed
with RasterLink7.

If problems like this occur, set [Document Setup] in Adobe Illustrator as follows.

If the Drop Shadow command is used, the color around the object with a drop shadow added will differ from
other colors.

Set the same [Color Matching Method] for [Illustration] and [Image] in RasterLink7.

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Text does not print correctly

If text cannot be printed, is printed in italics, or if parts of objects around text fail to print at all, create an
outline for the fonts being used.
If printing using a printer driver, select the [Download Font] checkbox.

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Circles and text appear as polygons

Circles and text will appear as polygons if the path output resolution is low in Adobe Illustrator or if the scale
set in RasterLink7 is too high. (For example, when the scale for RasterLink7 is set to 1,000%.)
The default path output resolution in Adobe Illustrator is 800 dpi. Either increase the path output resolution in
Adobe Illustrator or reduce the scale in RasterLink7.

When increasing the path output resolution in Adobe Illustrator, calculate resolution using the following
equation. No benefits will be gained even when a value greater than this is set.

There is no path output resolution setting when saving to an eps file. Output from Adobe Illustrator using the
printer driver with [Smoothness] in [Graphics] set to [High quality].

Circles and text may be printed as polygons if the scale value has not been increased in RasterLink7 or if the
path output resolution has been increased in Adobe Illustrator.

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If this occurs, select the corresponding objects in Adobe Illustrator, then use [Add Anchor Point] one to three
times to shorten individual curve segments.

Text with transparency effects applied appears jagged

Text with transparency effects applied may appear jagged when enlarged in RasterLink7.

If problems like this occur, set [Document Setup] in Adobe Illustrator as follows.

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Some parts are not printed or unwanted lines are printed

Some rectangular parts may fail to print, or unwanted lines may print with complex objects or photographs
with transparency effects applied.

If problems like this occur, set [Document Setup] in Adobe Illustrator as follows.

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Problems occur with gradation printing

l Saving in eps format

Set the [EPS Options] as follows when saving in eps format.

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l Printing
Set the [Print] options as follows when outputting with the printer driver.

• In the case of data that includes gradation replacement, do not select the [Compatible gradation
and Gradation mesh print] checkbox. This will prevent color replacement.

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Positioned images are missing and ripping does not start

If data created in Adobe Illustrator contains positioned link images, embed these images using Adobe
Illustrator.

Parts surrounding images are missing

When rectangular objects are positioned with thin lines around images, the lines may become thinner or fail
to print at all.
This occurs because Adobe Illustrator clips by rounding the overall image size to the nearest integer number
of points when saving in eps format.
When using Adobe Illustrator, either place dummy objects around the image when saving in eps format or
set a slightly larger PostScript custom page size with the printer driver output.

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The image size in the design software differs from the image size in RasterLink7

The size of images created in design software will not perfectly match the image size displayed in
RasterLink7. This can be due to a number of reasons.

• Restrictions on how image size is handled in PostScript language

Size is normally specified in units of mm or inches in design software, but in PostScript, values are
managed in Points (1/72 inch).
The sizes of image objects are handled as the actual number of Points, but the overall size when saving
as an eps file or PostScript custom page size for printer driver output is ultimately converted to an
integer-based number of Points. This can result in conversion errors of up to 1 Point (0.353 mm).

• Effects of line width

The object size displayed in the [Information] window in Adobe Illustrator does not include line width.
The actual object size will be the size including line width.

• Effects of size calculation method in specific design software

Effects occur due to specific size calculation methods in the design software, in the same way as
described in "Parts surrounding images are missing"(P. 314).

Because errors of approximately 1 Point will occur for this reason even when outputting at actual size,
enlarging or reducing using RasterLink7 will increase these errors. (An error of 1 Point will become an error
of 3.5 mm if enlarged by 1000%.)
If accuracy of the output size is an important factor, the following points should be borne in mind to minimize
any errors:

• Try to print at actual size where possible.

• Set in % when enlarging or reducing. (Do not set values in mm or inches.)

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The same location is cut twice or cut paths are not recognized.

When data with transparency effects applied is printed and cut using RasterLink7, cut data may be subject to
cutting twice or cut paths may not be recognized.
If this occurs, set the data as follows in Adobe Illustrator:

1 Split print data and cut data onto separate layers and move the cut data layer to the top.

2 Click [File] - [Document Setup] - [Simulate Colored Paper] - [Custom], then unselect the
[Convert all text to outlines] and [Convert all lines to outlines] checkboxes.

• This setting can also be configured using [Object] - [Flatten Transparency].

• If the above procedure does not resolve the issue, use the Adobe Illustrator file save function to
save the data in PDF1.4 or later format.

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Pattern objects are printed offset

When printing pattern objects created using Illustrator, the pattern objects may sometimes be printed offset
compared to the Illustrator screen display.
The extent of the offset varies depending on the printing resolution.
It will also vary depending on the distance correction value for a flatbed printer, if specified.

• Illustrator screen display

• Printed results when scan direction distance correction is specified in RasterLink7

Select [Print Condition] - [Print Quality] - [RIP Core Setting], then enable the setting for [Renders pattern
object with TilingType: 2 (no distortion)].

Alternatively, use the following procedure to set division and expansion for the object pattern:

1 Select the pattern object in Illustrator.

2 Select [Object] - [Expand].

• The [Expand] dialog appears.

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3 Click [OK].

White objects are sometimes not printed

For white objects, if the [Overprint Fill] check box is selected on the [Attribute] panel, white objects may not
be printed.
Color: CMYK (0,0,0,0)
Attribute: [Overprint Fill] selected

White objects are sometimes not printed under such

conditions.

If this occurs, select the [Discard White Overprint in Output] check box in [Document Setup] in the [File]
menu.

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When importing image data, colors are sometimes automatically replaced with
special colors, resulting in printing with unintended overlay printing conditions

When using PSD/TIFF data with spot color channels as an embedded image, special color names may be
misrecognized when the image data is imported, resulting in special color replacement being automatically
set.

If this occurs, avoid setting spot color channels for the image, as this results in printing with unintended
overlay printing conditions.

Alternatively, disable color collection for the special color names used for the spot color channels.

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5.4 Macintosh Related Issues

5.4.1 Precautions when using hot folders

Errors during file copying

Files for which copying was aborted will normally be ignored or produce a read error, but RasterLink7 may
sometimes malfunction if incomplete files are imported. Avoid aborting file copying where possible.

5.4.2 Ways to improve import speed when printing from design

software
With some design software, the output destination for printing can be changed to a hot folder, which
improves the import speed. Try the following methods:

Data can be imported from the design software to a hot folder using the following procedure:
It may not be possible to import some files. If this problem occurs, set the printer registered in RasterLink7 in
[Printer] on the [Print] screen.

1 Open the [File] - [Print] menu in the design software.

2 Set a printer for RasterLink7 in [Printer].

• Select [Adobe PostScript® File] in [Printer].

• Select [MimakiInkjetPrinter (for macOS)] in [PPD].

3 Click [Save].

4 Set the output destination to the RasterLink7 hot folder.

5 Click [Save].

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5.5 Miscellaneous
5.5.1 Ways to improve ripping speed for images containing gradation
objects
Ripping will take some time for images that contain complex gradation mesh objects or a large number of
gradation objects. In such cases, the Adobe Illustrator settings can be altered to improve the ripping speed.
Normally, the [Compatible gradation and Gradation mesh print] checkbox should be unselected.
Try the following methods if this does not improve ripping speed:

Images containing a large number of gradation meshes or large gradation objects

Select the [Compatible gradation and Gradation mesh print] check box in the Adobe Illustrator settings.

Images containing a large number of gradations for filling and lines or large
gradation objects

Unselect the [Compatible gradation and Gradation and Gradation mesh print] checkbox in the Adobe
Illustrator settings.

• The [Compatible gradation and Gradation mesh print] setting applies either to gradation objects
or gradation mesh objects only.
Change the setting that specifies which of these should be applied in the Adobe Illustrator
[Document Information] window.
Large number of gradation Large number of gradation mesh
objects objects

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5.5.2 How to improve streaking when printing with a printer equipped

with clear or primer ink
When printing with a printer equipped with a single clear or primer ink, the clear or primer ink may appear as
streaks.

If this occurs, increase the number of passes by one level on the RasterLink7 [Print Condition] screen.
This may resolve the issue.

5.5.3 Composite is possible but cannot be printed

In the following cases, compositing is possible but printing is not possible. If you want to print the image,
recomposite the image with "Quality" before printing.

• UJF-6042MkII e CMYKClPWW: Color to Clear

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This chapter

Identifies the printer models and icons that can be used under certain printing conditions.

Available Printing Conditions, by Model ........324 Special Conditions..........................................334

Available Conditions by Cutting Device.........327 About Type of Device Profile..........................335
Quick Reference Table of Conditions Preventing Generic Profile ...........................................335
Function Icon Selection .................................328 Version of Device Profile............................335
About Media Name Types of v3 Profile .....336
Chapter 6 Appendix / 6.1 Available Printing Conditions, by Model

6.1 Available Printing Conditions, by Model

The following compatibility table lists models that support various [Print Condition] settings.

Supported settings are indicated by check marks in the row for that model.

l Using the compatibility table

Setting item numbers in the table correspond to the following setting items.

1. Pause Time per Scan

2. Drying time after printing

3. Cut after Print

4. Leading Margin / Trailing Margin / Follow by data

5. Heater OFF

6. Vacuum

7. Top Blower

8. Print Pinch Roller Pressure

9. Estimated print time

10. Color Pattern Print

11. Selecting a head unit for printing (multi-unit machines)

12. Printing white at higher density

13. Printing white at recommended density

14. Printing primer at recommended density

15. Printing clear at recommended density

16. Feed direction distance correction

17. Scan direction distance correction

18. Scan direction distance correction (auto correction)

19. Edge optimization

20. Media thickness

21. Ink saving

22. LamiFit

l Compatibility table
Model / Setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
item

JV100

UJV100

TS100

UCJV300

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Model / Setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
item

JV300Plus

JV300

JV150

JV200

CJV300Plus

CJV300

CJV150

CJV200

UJF-3042MkII

UJF-3042MkII EX

UJF-6042MkII

UJF-A3MkII, UJF-
A3MkII EX

UJF-7151plus

UJF-3042MkII e

UJF-3042MkII EX
e

UJF-6042MkII e

UJF-7151plusII

UJF-7151plusII e

JFX200-2513

JFX200-1213EX

JFX500

JFX200EX

JFX600

JV330

CJV330

Tiger600-1800TS

TS200

TS330

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Model / Setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
item

TS330-DS

SWJ-320EA

SIJ-320UV

UJV55

TS55

TxF150

TxF300

Tx330

Tx330-Hybrid

UCJV330

UJV100Plus

UJV200

UJV300DTF-75

UJ330H

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6.2 Available Conditions by Cutting Device

This table shows the items available for individual cutting devices.

Supported items are indicated by check marks in the corresponding cutting device column.

Conditions Detailed conditions CG-AR Series CG-FX II Plus

Series

Cutting conditions Auto Cut

Sort

Sheet Feed

Approximation Type

Head withdrawal after cutting

Split Cut

Double pass creasing

Output Intermediate register mark support

Continuous output

Compatible register mark Type 1

types
Type 2

Square register mark

Zero margin register mark

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6.3 Quick Reference Table of Conditions

Preventing Function Icon Selection
This quick reference table identifies conditions under which function icons cannot be selected.

If a setting/condition with a check mark is enabled, the corresponding function icon cannot be selected.

For more information on icons, see "Function Icon List"(P. 30).

l Using Table 1
The following functions are represented by icons from left to right at the top of the table.

1. PrintGroup

2. Arrange

3. Print Condition

4. Crop

5. General Print

6. Jig Print

7. Tiling

8. Step & Repeat

9. Variable Print

10. Execute

11. Special plate

12. Rigid Media Placement Printing

l Table 1
Setting / Condition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Register mark settings

Print area definitions

Separation marks

Information labels

Lock the trimming position

Cut lines

2 or more copies

Mirror

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Setting / Condition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Formats other than PDF/

EPS/PS

Crop

Composite + 2 or more
copies

Deskew

XY slitter

Execution status

With composite jobs

Arranged jobs

Jig print jobs

Tiling jobs

Step & Repeat jobs

With Print & Cut jobs

Kebab jig print jobs

RL output + jobs with

register marks

Multi-page jobs

Cut jobs

Braille jobs (compliant)

Braille jobs (high speed/

normal)

Mono color (special color)

jobs

Glossy print jobs*1

Variable print jobs

Composite + variable print

jobs

Composite + color
replacement jobs

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Setting / Condition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

2.5D print jobs

Composite + 2.5D print jobs

Marginless Multi Mode

Composite + Auto deskew

jobs

Fotoba cut mark

OptiScout jobs

Media size crop jobs

*1. Varies depending on model

l About arranged job and print group job settings

The following list shows the settings available for each job.

• Image Edit screen settings

Setting Arranged jobs PrintGroup jobs

[Scale]

Rotate

Deskew Printing allowed, editing

not allowed

Mirror

Position

Arrange in the Center

Copy

Print Area

Layout

Register marks

Cut lines

Fotoba cut mark

XY slitter

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Setting Arranged jobs PrintGroup jobs

Information labels Printing allowed, editing

not allowed

Print order change

Copy all

Copying reverse even-numbered columns

• Rearrange settings

Setting Arranged jobs PrintGroup jobs

Sequential

Sequential (Keep rotation)

Minimize

No rotation

Minimize (Keep rotation)

Jig *1

*1. When using a flatbed printer

• Function settings after setting Arranged/PrintGroup

Setting Arranged jobs PrintGroup jobs

General Print setting

PrintGroup - -

Arrange - -

Jig Print

Trimming Printing allowed, editing

not allowed

Print Condition

Composite

Step & Repeat

Kebab

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l Using Table 2
The following functions are represented by icons from left to right at the top of the table.

1. Composite

2. Layer

3. Color Replacement

4. Favorite

5. Properties

6. Duplicate

7. Backup

8. Delete

9. Printer FAQ

10. Kebab jig printing

l Table 2
Setting / Condition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Register mark settings

Print area definitions

Separation marks

Information labels

Lock the trimming position

Cut lines

2 or more copies

Mirror

Formats other than PDF/EPS/

PS

Crop

Composite + 2 or more copies

Deskew

XY slitter

Execution status

With composite jobs

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Setting / Condition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Arranged jobs

Jig print jobs

Tiling jobs

Step & Repeat jobs

With Print & Cut jobs

Kebab jig print jobs

RL output + jobs with register

marks

Multi-page jobs

Cut jobs

Braille jobs (compliant)

Braille jobs (high speed/normal)

Mono color (special color) jobs

Glossy print jobs*1

Variable print jobs

Composite + variable print jobs

Composite + color replacement

jobs

2.5D print jobs

Composite + 2.5D print jobs

Marginless Multi Mode

Composite + Auto deskew jobs

Fotoba cut mark

OptiScout jobs

Media size crop jobs

*1. Varies depending on model

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6.4 Special Conditions

l Base clear, Base primer, High-speed primer
Printing color layers directly on some media may cause dot bleeding, resulting in blurred thin lines and small
characters.

In such cases, printing a primer or clear layer underneath the color layer enables sharp, non-bleeding
characters and thin lines.

Base primer/High-speed primer also has the effect of a primer, and High-speed primer enables output in a
shorter time.

• High-speed primer is supported only on UJF-7151plusIIe.

l LD1, LD2, LD3 (LD = Long Distance Mode)

It can be used with media that has a distance from the print head to the print surface.

• The distance from the print head to the print surface includes the print head gap.

Distance from the print head to the printing surface

• For 4.0mm or less: LD1

• For 6.0mm or less: LD2

• For 10.0mm or less: LD3

• The amount of ink mist tends to occur more frequently compared to the normal mode. When the
gap widens, ink droplets fail to reach the media and become misted.
• Please perform cleaning after printing and regularly clean the nozzle area.
• When using LD Mode, color tones may change or image quality may be reduced.

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6.5 About Type of Device Profile

This section describes the device profiles used by RasterLink series.

Device profile is provided by the combination of printer, ink set, material such as media, and printing
conditions such as resolution and pass numbers.

6.5.1 Generic Profile

The profiles for general purpose.

The profile name includes "Generic".

ex.) Generic PVC Gloss

6.5.2 Version of Device Profile

There are two versions of device profiles available for use with the RasterLink series.

l v2 Profile
Profile extension is [cot].

The v2 profile can be used by RasterLink5 or earlier RIP software.

v2 Profile Creation Software

• Mimaki Profile Master II

l v3 Profile
Profile extension is [icc].

It is generally compatible with RIP software starting from RasterLink6, but some profiles are also supported
by RasterLink5 depending on the version.

v3.x Profile Creation Software

• v3 to v3.4
• Mimaki Profile Master II

• v3.5
• Mimaki Profile Master 3

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6.5.3 About Media Name Types of v3 Profile

For v3 Profile, different types of device profiles are available depending on the concept differences and
versions.

The types are divided by the symbol at the end of media name.

l v3.x Profile
Device profiles have versions, which are appended to the end of the media name as "v3.x".

Unless "v3.x" is appended at the end, all profiles are v3.3 or later.

RasterLink Version Compatibility for v3 Profiles

• RasterLink5

It is compatible with v3 and v3.1, but not with v3.2 or later.

• RasterLink 6 or later

Compatible with all v3 versions.

Recommended values for RasterLink's color matching function

Recommended values for RasterLink's [color matching ] function will vary

• v3 - v3.4 Profile

This profile recommends "Default".

• Profile v3.5 or later

This profile recommends "Mimaki_Expand_Color" or "Deep_Color_Natural".

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"D" to "LD"

File name Explanation

suffix

"_D" The profiles are designed to raise the overall density based on the concept of emphasizing
density.
• ex.) GPVC[441]_D v3

"-S" or The profiles are designed to reduce the density based on the concept of ink consumption
"_s" reduction.
• ex.) Mimaki GPVC[SPC706] -S

"Quality" The profiles are designed to fill the dots in gaps to reduce grainness based on the concept of
image quality improvement.
• ex.) Mimaki GPVC[SPC706] Quality

"sp" The profiles are designed to fill the dots in gaps to reduce grainness based on the concept of
image quality improvement.
Use more Small dots and realize a smooth expression in photographic images.
• ex.) Mimaki GPVC[SPC706] v3.5sp

"br" The profiles are designed based on the concept of banding reduction.
Use more Large dots to reduce banding (Bi direction banding, streak banding etc.)
The profiles are suitbal for the data with many solid images.
• ex.) Mimaki GPVC[SPC706] v3.5br

"nr" The Profiles are designed to reduce noise such as black spots.
• ex.) Generic Transfer Paper_nr

The Profiles for using white ink.

Printing methods change according to the following notation.

• (White on Color), (WonC)

The optimized profile for printing in order from Color to White.

– ex.) SABIC LEXAN8010Film(White on Color)

"White",
– ex.) Mimaki BckTLX[MSL140](WonC)
"WonC",
"ConW" • (Color on White), (ConW)
The optimized profile for printing in order from White to Color.

– ex.) SABIC LEXAN8010Film(Color on White)

– ex.) Mimaki BckTLX[MSL140](WonC)

• (withWhite)
The optimized profile for using white ink environment irrespective of printing order.

– ex.) Mitsubishi AcryliteEX001(withWhite)

"LD" (In front of media name)

The optimized profile for the environment when using LD mode.
• ex.) LD1 UV-PET v3.5

About the explanation of LD mode, please refer to the instruction manual.

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"G" to "ff"

File name Explanation

suffix

The profiles with gray balance adjustment.

The profiles are optimized for "Gray Balance" mode in "Color Matching" of RasterLink.
There are several versions for "G" profiles.

• v3G
The profiles which are adjusted to optimize "Gray Balance" mode in "Color Matching" of
RasterLink.

– ex.) JC4k-Tropical v3G

• v3G-1
The profiles which are adjusted blueness lower than "v3G".
"G" – ex.) JC4k-Tropical v3G-1

• v3GDK
The optimized profiles for using DeepBlack ink.

– ex.) JC4k-Tropical v3GDK

• v3GBL
The optimized profiles for using Bule ink and LightBule ink (Ver.2).

– ex.) JC2K-Tropical v3GBL

• v3GBB
The optimized profiles for using BrilliantBlue ink.

– ex.) JC4k-Tropical v3GBB

• v3GBB-1
The profiles which are adjusted blueness lower than "v3GBB".

– ex.) JC4k-Tropical v3GBB-1

• v3GKT
The profiles for using transfer paper specific Black ink.

– ex.) JC4k-Tropical v3GKT

"DK" The optimized profiles for the environment of using DeepBlack ink.
• ex.) Coldenhove Jetcol HTR3000 DK

"ff" This profile emphasizes the expression of fine lines.

• ex.) Generic Transfer paper_ff

That concludes the descriptions of each profile.

When there is any further information, please see the remarks section for each profile at downloading page.

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