How do I print using a "jig" on my flatbed

[gaylemay]

Hello,
Hopefully someone can help. I print these acrylic blanks using a jig. I need to print in multiples of 10. My belt on the flatbed must be dragging because the registration is off as my jig moves through. Has anyone ever printed a jig on maybe vinyl and then set the acrylic blanks on top of the vinyl and run it back through after printing the jig?
Thanks in advance! See pics below

 

[cmoist]

Yes, that's how I do nearly everything that needs a jig right now.

Put paper/vinyl on bed, set Z height, print outline of item.
Place item, reset Z height, print artwork on item.

Given you have a jig already made, perhaps you could print the outline of the jig on paper/vinyl, and situate the jig on the bed based on that outline. Might be less work than using the above method.

 

[gaylemay]

Yes, that's how I do nearly everything that needs a jig right now.

Put paper/vinyl on bed, set Z height, print outline of item.
Place item, reset Z height, print artwork on item.

Given you have a jig already made, perhaps you could print the outline of the jig on paper/vinyl, and situate the jig on the bed based on that outline. Might be less work than using the above method.

Thanks for your help!

 

[petepaz]

also once you get it going properly write down all the specs/settings so if it runs again you don't have the same issue setting it up