When a full-wrap back film does not cut completely, disable the “Center Cut” option on the cutting page. Full-wrap films have larger dimensions, and centering can prevent the machine from using the entire available material area. You can also use larger cutting material when needed. Confirm that the selected template matches the material size and that the material is positioned correctly before cutting.
Documented symptom and cause
The documented problem is an incomplete or unsuccessful full-wrap back film cut. Full-wrap templates require a larger cutting area than standard back film templates. If center cutting remains enabled, the default centering behavior may place part of the cutting path outside the available range.
A mismatch between the configured material size and the selected template can also contribute to the problem. This troubleshooting applies specifically to full-wrap or full-back film cutting, not regular back film cutting.
Checks and fixes for a full-wrap cut
- Confirm that you are using a full-wrap template. Regular back films and full-wrap back films use different center-cutting settings.
- Disable “Center Cut.” Related guidance also calls this setting “Center Cutting” or “Cut Center.” Turning it off allows the cutting process to use the full material area.
- Check the material size. Make sure the configured size matches the material being used. The documented guidance gives 180 mm × 120 mm as an example setting to double-check. Because full-wrap films have larger dimensions, larger cutting material can also be used when required.
- Verify the template and material match. Confirm that the full-wrap template size is suitable for the available material area.
- Check material placement. Ensure the material is flat and the pinch rollers are positioned correctly for cutting accuracy and pattern alignment.
How this differs from regular back film cutting
For regular back film cutting, the documented method is to use a material size of 180 mm width × 120 mm height and enable center cutting. This positions the cut in the center of the back film pattern for a centered, symmetrical result.
For full-wrap back film cutting, center cutting should instead be disabled. Keeping these two methods distinct is important because the larger full-wrap dimensions require more of the available material area.
Expected result
With Center Cut disabled, the machine can use the entire material area rather than centering the larger template within a restricted range. The documented expected result is a complete full-wrap back film cut without the cutting path exceeding the available area. Correct material sizing, a matching template, flat placement, and properly positioned pinch rollers support accurate cutting and pattern alignment.
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