Creating Cut Data

When cutting, you have to create the data that contains cut lines (cut data). Illustration software (such as Adobe Illustrator) should be used to create the data.
Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW are used as typical examples of illustration software to demonstrate the procedures to create the cut data. It is assumed that the user is already familiar with the basic operation of the software.

When using Adobe Illustrator 10/CS/CS2/CS3
When using CorelDRAW 11/12/X3
When using CorelDRAW X5/X6
When using CorelDRAW X7


When using Adobe Illustrator 10/CS/CS2/CS3

Step 1:Register the spot color
Step 2:Create a cut data


Step 1:Register the spot color

Follow the procedure below to register the spot color used for drawing cut lines into the swatch library.
  1. Load the Roland VersaWorks Dual DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive.
  2. When using Windows
    Select [Start] - [My Computer], right-click the DVD-ROM drive, and then select [Open].
    When using Macintosh
    Double-click [VersaWorks Dual] on the desktop.
  3. Open the [Illustrator] folder under the [SpotColorLibrary] folder.
  4. Copy the [Roland VersaWorks.ai] file to the [Swatches] (or [Swatch Library]) folder under the folder where Adobe Illustrator is installed.

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Step 2:Create a cut data

Follow the procedure below to create the data containing cut lines.
  1. Start Adobe Illustrator, and then select [File] - [New] from the menu bar.
    The [New Document] window appears.
  2. Configure the settings such as [Color Mode] if necessary, and then click [OK].
  3. Create illustrations.
  4. From the menu bar, click [Window] - [Swatches] - [Roland VersaWorks].
    The [Roland VersaWorks] swatch library appears.
  5. Select only the paths to be used as cut lines, and then select [Stroke] in the tool box.
  6. From the swatch library, select the swatch named [CutContour].
    The color of the selected paths changes to [CutContour].
  7. Save the data as an EPS file.

When adding the saved file to the job list and performing cutting, the paths drawn in the procedures above will be cut.

See Also
Performing Cutting Only/Printing and Cutting Continuously
Print, Laminate and Cut

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When using CorelDRAW 11/12/X3

Step 1:Register the spot color
Step 2:Create a cut data


Step 1:Register the spot color

Follow the procedure below to register the spot color used for drawing cut lines into the Palette editor.
  1. Click [Window] - [Color Palette] - [Palette Editor].
    The [Palette Editor] window appears.
  2. From the list box, select [Custom Spot Colors], and then click [Add Color].
    The [Select Color] window appears.
  3. Click the [Models] tab, select the desired color, and then click [Add to Palette].
  4. Click [Close] to close the [Select Color] window.
  5. Select the created spot color, and then enter "CutContour" in [Name].
    Names of spot colors are case-sensitive, so make sure the name is typed correctly.
  6. Click [OK] to save the settings.

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Step 2:Create a cut data

Follow the procedure below to create the data containing cut lines.
  1. Create illustrations.
  2. Select the paths to be used as cut lines, and then select [Outline Pen].
    The [Outline Pen] window appears.
  3. Click at the right of [Colors], and then click [Other].
    The [Select Color] window appears.
  4. Select the [Palette] tab, select the spot color named [CutContour], and then click [OK].
  5. Click [OK] to close the [Outline Pen] window.
    The color of the selected paths changes to [CutContour].
  6. Click [File] - [Export], and then save the data as an EPS file.

When adding the saved file to the job list and performing cutting, the paths drawn in the procedures above will be cut.

See Also
Performing Cutting Only/Printing and Cutting Continuously
Print, Laminate and Cut

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When using CorelDRAW X5/X6

  1. Create illustrations.
  2. Select the paths to be used as cut lines, and then select [Outline Pen].
    The [Outline Pen] window appears.
  3. Click at the right of [Colors], and then click [Other].
    The [Select Color] window appears.
  4. Click the [Palette] tab, and then click to the right of [Palette].
  5. Click [Palette Libraries] - [Spot] - [Roland] - [Roland VersaWorks].
  6. Select [CutContour], and then click [OK].
  7. Click [OK] to close the [Outline Pen] window.
    The color of the selected paths changes to [CutContour].
  8. Click [File] - [Export], and then save the data as an EPS file.

When adding the saved file to the job list and performing cutting, the paths drawn in the procedures above will be cut.

See Also
Performing Cutting Only/Printing and Cutting Continuously
Print, Laminate and Cut

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When using CorelDRAW X7

  1. Create illustrations.
  2. Select only the paths to be used as cut lines.
  3. Click the [Object Properties] tab on the right side of the window.
    The [Object Properties] panel appears.
    If the [Object Properties] tab is not available, select [Object Properties] from the [Object] menu.
  4. Click the ［Outline］tool
  5. Open the [Outline Color] drop-down list, and then click [More].
    The [Select Color] window appears.
  6. Click the [Palette] tab, and then click to the right of [Palette].。
  7. Click [Palette Libraries] - [Spot] - [Roland] - [Roland VersaWorks].
  8. Select [CutContour], and then click [OK].
    The color of The color of the selected paths changes to [CutContour].
  9. Click [File] - [Export], and then save the data as an EPS file.

When adding the saved file to the job list and performing cutting, the paths drawn in the procedures above will be cut.

See Also
Performing Cutting Only/Printing and Cutting Continuously
Print, Laminate and Cut



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