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ce5000 registration failure

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Hello.  I just started using my ce5000 with Graphtec Studio to create stickers - print on inket printer then cut with cutter.  I think I am creating the design correctly in Graphtec Studio:  open new document, add png file, trace the outline of the design, add registration marks then print.  Next I load the 8.5x11 sheet of sticker (cricut) paper in my ce5000 then send to the cutter within Graphtec Studio.  Everytime, no matter where the registration marks are, it fails with a registration failure error.  My registration marks are as long as they can be and as dark as they can be and the design is within the registration marks.  Do I need to set any other settings in my cutter?

Thanks for any helpful hints, advice or things to try.  This is very frustrating!

 

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hello, and welcome to the forum.

Is it reading the first mark? typically for Graphtec Crop marks, you need about three- four plus inches of empty space- outside of all the marks- front back, left and right. And your wheels need to be about that far outside the mark. You may wish to dis-able these sensors ( others on this forum have).

Between the wheel sensor limits, and vinyl sensors- that could be giving you trouble.

 

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Yes, it does seem to read the first mark.  I will look for info on how to disable the sensors and try again.  Thanks for the advice...I have had this cutter for a few years and never used it until now!!

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It seems as if my graphic (cluster of small images) was too large.  I shrunk the size of the graphic and it worked.  

I tried disabling the media sensor with the original size graphic, but it didn't help.  I will look for a wheel sensor...

I can't believe how much material is wasted when using registration marks.

Thanks again!

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glad you got it working,   I know it uses a lot of material. but keep in mind that function is usually for printed vinyl that is 24 inches wide.

you can try toggling between Type 2 and Type 1 marks if my memory is correct.

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