Permalink Reply by irving donaldson on January 12, 2018 at 11:33pm

Always use a CutContour with your Perf.

On a simple cut it is now cutting perfect like a square and circle but for the more curvy designs it is not cutting very clean and i slowed down the speed to 20 & have cut contour and perf cut. I have attached pictures just to get more of an idea of how the more detailed cuts are cutting out. I am using Roland adhesive for the media.

In the past, with other models, VersaWorks allowed for a regular contour cut around the image boundaries. With the VG2 and VersaWorks 6, it is now possible to do this function as a perf cut without having to use the “PerfCutContour” swatch in Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw.
Contour Cut Tools. With Roland VersaWorks, you can manage contour cutting across all Roland inkjet printer/cutters and cutters. You can also pair your Roland GX cutter with an inkjet printer for print/cut applications. VersaWorks features a PerfCut function that produces precise perforated cut lines on both cutters and printer/cutters.
Before you can add cut lines to your artwork you need to install the VersaWorks cut line swatches in Illustrator. We've found a step by step video for you. Next, you can now outline your artwork. Watch how to outline your vector based artworks with Adobe Illustrator here.

Whatever your Cut is add 100 as a start for the perf settings and change the 2nd area to 1

Let me know if that works for you

Permalink Reply by Andrea Hernandez on January 12, 2018 at 11:37pm

Okay i am going to try that out.

Roland Versaworks Cut Contour Swatch Software

What second area do i change to '1'?

Permalink Reply by irving donaldson on January 12, 2018 at 11:58pm

OK now you making me open up my VW - give me a second to open and load the perf so I can see the name.

Permalink Reply by irving donaldson on January 13, 2018 at 12:06am

This is how I would do it front to back.

Get my Cut force from the test cut function on the machine

So let's say new blade the force for a good clean cut is 60gf

With the file loaded, open the Cut Controls in the VW

You can do the cutting conditions if the force need to change after the test there by checking the box

Go to the Perforated Cut Controls

Perf Lngth - change this to 1 from 1.968

Perf Force - make that 100 more than the cut force 160gf

Do not touch the others

Run that file and make your adjustments from there

The reason for the Contour Cut with the Perf is to give you clean cuts.

BTW Which media are you trying to perf?

Roland Versaworks Cut Contour Swatch Watch

Permalink Reply by Andrea Hernandez on January 13, 2018 at 12:49am

Thank you so much!

on a simple cut it is now cutting perfect like a square and circle but for the more curvy designs it is not cutting very clean and i slowed down the speed to 20 & have cut contour and perf cut. I have attached pictures just to get more of an idea of how the more detailed cuts are cutting out. I am using Roland adhesive for the media.

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Permalink Reply by irving donaldson on January 13, 2018 at 1:00am

Well I would also need to see your print/cut test to see if that is tune in.

Your contour cut is good, you need to increase your perfcut force - go up another 10

Also how much blade do you have out - need to be about a double credit card - too little or too much is no good

I may be around for one more test, if not post and I will catch it in the AM

When you have it right you should beable to flick it and it pop out, you are pulling on yours

Permalink Reply by Andrea Hernandez on January 14, 2018 at 5:13pm

I moved up the perfcut force another 10. I am still having such a hard time getting a good cut?

I am unsure what to do now.

Permalink Reply by Todd Collins on January 14, 2018 at 6:00pm

Hi Andrea. I would replace the cutting strip, and then retest your settings. Likely your cutting strip has some areas that are worn further than others causing your force to be inconsistent.

Permalink Reply by irving donaldson on January 15, 2018 at 10:39am

As a way to determine your cutting strip if it is the issue, or while you wait for one to arrive; place packing tape over the strip to see if it helps. Which degree of blade are you using 45 or 60? remove the blade holder take a picture and post that. You really need to look at the tip under a magnify glass.

12/01/2009

Roland DG Corporation

Roland Announces New Texture Library for VersaUV

Ready-to-Use Patterns and Textures add Luxurious Finishes to Prototypes, Labels and Comps

Hamamatsu, Japan, December 1, 2009– Roland DG Corporation, the pioneer of integrated Print&Cut technology, today introduced the new Roland Texture System Library for its VersaUV LEC series of 30' UV-LED inkjet printer/cutters. Included in version 3.31 of Roland VersaWorks RIP software, the Roland Texture System Library is supported by popular design packages including Adobe® Illustrator and consists of 22 textures and patterns that can be produced by layering the VersaUV's ECO-UV Gloss ink.

Designed for versatility, VersaUV inkjets feature 6 colors (CMYK + White + Gloss) and an integrated contour cutter that together produce rich, textured graphics in virtually any shape on a wide range of flexible and rigid media. The VersaUV is ideal for applications ranging from high-end packaging prototypes and comps to control panels, specialty graphics and small lot production of labels and decals.

'The new Roland Texture System Library makes it easier than ever to enhance VersaUV graphics with unique textures and patterns,' said T. Niyama Roland DG color product manager. 'With the new system, users simply select a texture or pattern from the swatch library and apply it to their graphics for instant, dramatic effects.'

Roland Texture System Library Features:

- Patterns and textures add value to finished graphics
- Choose from 22 unique designs including ginkgo, rhombus, circular, windmill and woven patterns
- Textures are produced quickly and easily
- Library developed by Grapac Japan Co., Inc., a leading UV offset printer serving the high-end Japanese market
- Supported by popular design software programs including Adobe® Illustrator*¹
- Library is called Roland Grapac Bri-o-coat Library in Adobe® Illustrator

*1 Compatible version of the software: CS/CS2/CS3

Sample Roland Texture System Library Swatches

(From left to right: ginkgo, rhombus, circular, windmill and woven patterns)
Gloss textures and patterns are easy to produce and add sophistication to VersaUV graphics

VersaUV LEC-330 and LEC-300

The DPI award-winning VersaUV series is the world's first line of UV-LED inkjet printer/cutters. Two models are available: the original LEC-300, offered at a lower price point, and the new, faster LEC-330 for greater overall performance and versatility. The VersaUV line supports a wide range of flexible and rigid substrates (except metals) up to 1 mm (0.04') thick*² and is ideal for the production of labels, decals, POP displays and posters. The VersaUV prints on semi-rigid sheet stocks such as card stocks for folding cartons and thicker polycarbonate sheets for membrane switch applications. It also accommodates offset paper stock, BOPP, PE and PET film for highly accurate proofs, prototypes and comps. The VersaUV can also be used to create original patterns and 3D dom