Virtual Hybrid Output on a Manually Aligned Cutter

1. Set up the job as described in Virtual Hybrid Output on a Cutter with Automatic Alignment.
2. Add the job to the setup for the printer you want to use as part of the virtual hybrid.
3. Open the Job Properties dialog for the job and select the Workflow tab.
4. Check the Send cut job box and select the cutter you want to use as the second half of your virtual hybrid.

   When you select the cutter in the Workflow tab, the default registration marks for that cutter are automatically added to the job.

5. Click OK to close the Job Properties dialog.
6. RIP and print the job.

   Once you RIP and print the job, the cut portion of the job automatically appears in the Hold Queue.

7. Remove the output media from the printer and load it into the cutter. Make sure the output media is straight and align the registration marks to the origin for the cutter.
8. Output the cut job in the Hold Queue as you would a normal print job.
9. Select the method used to position the cut head over the registration marks and click OK.

   Interactive alignment	Positions the cut head over the registration marks using software controls.
   Digitize alignment	Positions the cut head over the registration marks using the controls on the face of the cutter. This option is only available when a bi-directional communications protocol such as serial or USB is used.

   1. To indicate the position of the registration marks using Interactive alignment:
      1. Use the arrows to position the head of the cutter over registration mark 1 and click OK.
      2. Repeat for all additional registration marks.
   2. To indicate the position of the registration marks using Digital alignment:
      1. Use the front panel controls on the cutter to position the head of the cutter over registration mark 1. Press Enter on the cutting device and click OK.
      2. Repeat for all additional registration marks.
10. Load the knife into the cutter and click OK to cut the contour portion of the design.