Can I cut PPF on a Mimaki CG-130SR?

Plotter setup

Cut PPF with your Mimaki plotter

CG-60SR / CG-130SR / CJV series

USB or serial, GP-GL and HP-GL

Mimaki cutters are common in shops that already do signage and wraps. The CG series accepts the same GP-GL and HP-GL output ULTRAFILMCUT produces, so a sign shop can add PPF without new hardware.

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Mimaki machines often ship configured for vinyl. Drop the cutting speed for paint protection film, since PPF is thicker and more elastic than sign vinyl and will drag at vinyl speeds.

Mimaki setup, step by step

01
Set the command language
In the plotter menu set the interface to accept HP-GL or GP-GL, matching what you select in ULTRAFILMCUT Plotter Setup.
02
Connect and confirm
Connect over USB or serial and confirm the machine reports ready before opening the software.
03
Reduce speed for film
Start at roughly half your usual vinyl speed. Paint protection film stretches, and slow beats fast on curved panels.
04
Set pressure for eight mil film
Begin conservatively and raise pressure until the film separates cleanly. Cutting through the liner wastes both film and time.
05
Verify on a real pattern
Cut a mirror or headlight pattern first. Small parts expose pressure problems without costing a full kit.

Write your working blade, force and speed numbers on tape and stick it to the machine. Settings are not portable between plotter brands, and the numbers you trust today are the ones you will forget next month.

Starting settings / always test cut first

Material

Force

55 g

Speed

Offset

0.30 mm

Blade

45 degree

Halve your usual vinyl speed. Film stretches where vinyl does not.

Cut the calibration square before every first job of the day and after any blade change. The film should part cleanly and the liner should show a light score without being cut through.

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