Mimaki launches new CF22-1225 flatbed cutting plotter

Mimaki has announced the launch of Mimaki CF22-1225 flatbed cutting plotter. The new cutting solution handles materials as large as 1220×2440 mm and is the ideal complement to the Mimaki JFX200-2513 for on-demand production of seasonal POP displays or exhibit components. With the addition of ArtiosCAD Designer Solution software, the two machines make a complete print-and-cut workflow for creating custom packaging or prototypes. Together, these three components will set sign & display graphics professionals on the path to delivering more profitable short-run, print-and-cut jobs.

The latest version of the widely used Mimaki RasterLink RIP software includes an ID Cut function to make printing and cutting easier and faster. In addition to registration marks, RasterLink6 plus software can include a barcode on the print. This barcode, read by the crop mark sensor on the CF22-1225, contains cutting and rotation information allowing the automation of the cutting process. This function is particularly useful when running nested print-cut jobs, as the cutter continuously reads the data for both single and combined jobs. RasterLink6 plus software also includes the FineCut plug-in for Adobe Illustrator, allowing a convenient print preview to minimise errors prior to the print-and-cut operation.