PC-60 User Manual - Roland DGA
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1. Use the joining screws to secure the unit to the stand Failure to do so may result in SA falling of the unit SS i leading to injury L Do not touch the area around the printing carriage with the hands Failure to do so may result in burns Do not allow hands or hair to come near the platen while the carriage is in motion Failure to do so may result in injury due to sudden movement of the carriage when the power is switched on when the sheet loading lever is raised or lowered or when the CUT TEST key is pressed About the Labels Affixed to the Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product The following figure describes the location No vinyl across this marking Pas de vinyle apres ce marquage Keine folie vorbei dieser markierung No situar vinilo sobre esta marca COST VEVAMICD hEBMCUTCKESL ACAUTION AVORSICHT A PRUDENCE APRECAUCION ACAUTELA AE Do not allow hands or hair to come near the platen while the carriage is in motion N approchez pas vos mains ni vos cheveux du plateau de travail quand le chariot est en mouvement Do not touch the area around the printing carriage with the hands Ne touchez pas avec les mains la zone situ e autour du chariot d impression Model name Rating label Use a rated power supply In addition to the Z WARNING and Z CAUTION symbols the symbols shown below are also used2. Follow the steps below to select a port for the software driver Click Start Click the right mouse button on Roland Color Point to Settings then click Printers CAMM PC 60 and select Properties FA Pontiiz Beil JT Byee Ele Ed Wew Help Add Fiintsi amp Click the right mouse Open Ppt Prati Purge Pant Inte eel Be Shaing Create Shactcut Dise Fitta Sram B i Displays thee properties of the Roland ColorlCAMM PC 60 Propecties General Detal Sharing See Cuting Output Distion aa Foland ColwCOMld P60 If a parallel connection is used for Print to the follow ing port select LPT1 Printer Port If a serial connection is used select COM1 or COM2 If you re using a serial connection click Port Settings and make the settings for the communication parameters 12 Installing the DRIVER Using Help If there is something you re not sure about or don t understand when setting up the driver you can refer to the help screens for that topic Available topics include details of the various settings as well as the Printing and Cutting Guide and If you Think There s a Problem Click Start Click the right mouse button on Roland Color Point to Settings then click Printers CAMM PC 60 and select Properties FA Pontii Mie Fis Edt Wew Hep Fast Png Finga Pant Joe ao Sets Deisi Sharing
3. Is the sheet loading lever not in the lowered position If the sheet loading lever has not been lowered load the material correctly and lower the sheet loading lever Has the front cover not been closed Close the front cover Operation is paused while the front cover is open The FRONT COVER LED flashes while the front cover is open If connected via the serial port do the communication parameters for the PC 60 match those of the computer Set the DIP switches correctly see 1 DIP Switch Settings Has the ribbon been used up Replace with a new ribbon cartridge see The COLOR LED Flashes and Opera tion Stops Has the piece material been replaced with another one Printing of the piece material now loaded has finished When this happens the PIECE LED flashes to signal that the sheet needs to be changed Connection cable Are the computer and the PC 60 linked with the right cable The type of cable you need is determined by your computer and the software you are using Even if the computer is the same running different software may require a different cable Use the cable specified in your software Is the cable making a secure connec tion Connect securely See Set up and Connections Software Has the correct driver selection been made for the application software Select the appropriate PC 60 driver Are the settings for the driver software
4. Install Driver Inger unieted updated or vanda parriisd painter diyer dick inc NN Add Unlisted or Updated Printer The explanation in this manual assume that you are using Drive A If your drive name assignments differ form the ones shown above make the appropriate changes Driver Setting A Follow the steps below to select a port for the software driver 1 In Program Manager double click Main then Control Panel then Printers fp Contra Panel e Settings Help he 7 d e amp Fronds Pole Daskiip Keyvboaend ee i 4 MSH Lf S Pitao S66 Enhanced Divas Sound _lInstalls and removes poniers and sels prin ng apong 2 Under List of Printers select Roland Color CAMM PC 60 and click Connect Prinvbers Delault Prnber Rodand ColorlAME PC 60 on LPT Installed Printers Roland Colm CAMH PC 20 om LPT Y Setup Set Az Delaalt Printer EJ Use Print Manager 15 Installing the DRIVER 16 Make the setting for the connection destination After making the settings turn on Fast Printing Direct to Port and click OK Connect Aaland Colm CAHM PE TETT Cance S Local Post Local Fost Device Hot Selected Cow Transmission etry If Fast Printing Direct to Port has no check mark no data will be output Printers Delault Prnber Redand ColorlAMM PC 60 on LUPTI Gel As N E Use Print M
5. NOTICE _ Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use B Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use Chapter 1 Introduction Checking Supplied Items Part Names and Functions Chapter 1 Introduction Checking Supplied Items Check the following to make sure that you received all the items that were shipped along with the unit ee Blade Carbide Blade Holder Head Cleaner XD PC 60 DRIVER for windows 95 Thermal transfer ribbon cartridge Material for Test Cuts PC 60 DRIVER for windows 3 1 T User s Manual Part Names and Functions NOTICE Donot put the hands inside the right hand cover Doing so may result in breakdown of the unit Part Names and Functions Front View Front cover Opening the front cover during printing or cutting causes operation Printing Carriage to be paused Operation resumes when the front cover is closed This is where a ribbon cartridge is mounted in No printing or cutting is performed while the front cover is opened the cartridge holder and printing is carried out When the front cover is closed the unit detects the color and location of the installed ribbon cartridge Pinch Roller Left Press material against the grit I M IiE Cartridge Holder roller When loading material This is where the ribbon cartridge is installed place the lef
6. Use the included head cleaner to remove grime from the printing head Separation lever Be careful not to let any head cleaner touch the separation lever XA z Printing head D Head cleaner Cleaning the main unit For routine cleaning use a soft piece of cloth Cleaning the platen If the platen becomes soiled wipe it clean with a dry soft cloth Do not wipe with a head cleaner or alcohol Use care when cleaning to avoid damaging the surface of the platen Printing quality may suffer The Cleaning Pad If the cleaning pad on the left edge of the unit s front surface is damaged the printing head may be destroyed If the cleaning pad is damaged by a blade or the like replace it with a new cleaning pad Continuing to use a cleaning pad that has deteriorated may impair printing quality As a general guideline the cleaning pad should be replaced with a new one after printing about 50 m of material 24 in width 38 What to Do If NOTICE What to Do lf If you want to completely stop the operation of the PC 60 press the key If the sub power cannot be switched off then switch off the main power In such cases however the printing head remains in contact with the sheet and attempting to pull out the sheet or move the carriage while in this state which may damage the head If the PC 60 doesn t run Is the PC 60 sub power on Turn on the sub power See 2 Powering On
7. Cese Shosthout Deae General Detads Shaing See Cuting Gutput Distion Perici Ceopdave the properties of the For Windows 95 Only Clicking in the upper right corner of the window makes the mouse pointer change to a question mark You can then move the pointer over any item you wish to learn more about then click on the item to display an explanation of it Holand LakiLAMM Pb Piopeiti a Gereral Details Sheng See Curing Output Option GE Shes Sge Ad 13 Installing the DRIVER Using with Windows 3 1 Installation 1 Switch on the computer and start windows 3 1 2 In Program Manager double click on the icon for ae Main group Window Help TND asr N a Sppiosions Applications 2 Games Double click on the Control Panel icon then double click on Printers Pants House Cal 28 2B C Double Click Click Y 8 Enhanced Dirar 4 Click Add gt gt Fristere Geet An Delat Prints D E so Paint Manager _ a Under List of Printers select Install Unlisted or Updated Printer Then click Install Mbali Pitan Foland CHW CAHH PC S0 on LPT T Insert the PC 60 DRIVER for Windows 3 1 disk included with the unit 14 Installing the DRIVER Use the keyboard to enter A as the name of the Choose Roland Color CAMM PC 60 and click drive containing the disk then click OK OK
8. Piece of Material from a Roll Use the procedure shown in the figure to cut off a piece of material while leaving the rest of the roll loaded on the unit Jj a j Cut off the material by with a ese We ES key to feed commercially available cutter knife using the knife guide groove to guide the tip of the blade AE the portion that has been printed or cut Removing the Material 1 Open the front cover and raise the sheet loading 2 Remove the material Canceling the setup The carriage moves to the left 33 11 Powering Off 11 Powering Off CAUTION When not in use for prolonged A periods unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Failure to do so may result in danger of shock electrocution or fire due to deterioration of the electrical insulation NOTICE Do not switch off the main power while printing is in progress Doing so causes the printing head to remain in contact with the sheet which may damage the head When switching off the main power use the key to turn off the sub power make sure the POWER LED has gone out and then switch off the main power When the unit is not in use keep the pinch rollers raised The pinch rollers may be deformed if left engaged Before unplugging the power cord make sure the sub power switch and the main power switch have both been turned off Power Off in Daily Operation 1 Make sure the sheet loading lever
9. Roland Color ZAMM PRO by ROLAND DIGITAL GROUP PC 60 taS MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the PC 60 To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product s performance please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location e Unauthorized copying or transferral in whole or in part of this manual is prohibited The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice e The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible If you find any misprint or error please inform us Roland DG Corporation For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense
10. or the nearest Roland DG Corp Sales Center 41 Specifications of PC 60 Specifications of PC 60 Mechanism Media movement method Thermal transfer serial Automatic cartridge changing type Acceptable Media Width 50 mm 610 mm 2 24 Maximum Work Area 571 6 mm x 24 998 mm 22 1 2 984 1 8 Acceptable Media Type Adhesive vinyl thickness 0 23 mm 0 06 mm 0 00906 0 00237 Tools Cutter blade amp blade holder Printing ribbon thermal transfer ribbon cartridge Number of nsalledeartidges Cutter Force Cutting Speed 10 mm sec 200 mm sec 0 393 sec 7 874 sec Printing Speed Cutting Resolution Sofware Resolver Printing Resolution Cutting Accuracy Distance Accuracy Less than 0 3 of distance traveled or 0 3 mm 0 0118 whichever is greater Registration Between Printing amp Cutting Less than 0 3 mm 0 0118 Excluding expansion or contraction of the media and excluding times when material is been reloaded Interface Parallel Centronics Serial RS 232C RS 422 The data received first after switching on the power is used to determine automatically whether the parallel or serial interface is being used Memory Control Switches POWER SHEET TYPE BASE POINT CLEAR CUT TEST ES E3 E3 EB LED POWER PIECE ROLL FRONT COVER CARTRIDGE HOLDER COLOR Power saving funtion Power consumption Acoustic noise level Printing Cutting mode less than 60 dB A Standby mode less tha
11. shrink or expand due to absorption of moisture in the air If such shrinking or expansion occurs during printing the printed pattern may be misaligned Pull out the amount of roll material to be used and allow to stand for 30 minutes to an hour The amount of time required for acclimation varies according to the type of material Has a used up ink ribbon been flipped over or rewound and reused A used ribbon cartridge cannot be reused Do not attempt to turn over and reinstall a used ribbon cartridge or to rewind the ink ribbon and reuse the cartridge Have the ribbon cartridges been installed correctly Correctly load the cartridge in the cartridge holder Ribbon looseness or slack in the ribbon can also have a negative effect on attractive printing See 5 Install ing a Ribbon Cartridge A cartridge change error occurs Have the ribbon cartridges been installed correctly Correctly install the ribbon cartridges See 5 Installing a Ribbon Cartridge Cartridge detection is incorrect Has a marker seal on a ribbon cartridge become dirty Wipe off any grime on marker seals Are ribbon cartridges designed exclusively for the PC 60 being used Use only exclusive PC 60 ribbon cartridges Full color printing is impossible Is the full set of four color ribbon cartridges CMYK installed Full color printing cannot be performed unless all four colors CMYK are available Load the ribbon ca
12. state when material has been loaded and the sheet loading lever has been lowered POWER LED PIECE LED ROLL LED This lights up when the sub power Nee nd The corresponding LED flashes when has been switched on es GROUP the material type is solenoid then remains lit continuously when setup is POWER Key completed PIECE ROLL This switches the sub power source on and off m SHEET TYPE Key This selects either roll or piece material o FRONT COVER LED During setup this flashes when the front cover is opened Closing the front cover E causes it to remain lit continuously I CARTRIDGE HOLDER BUSY LED ae COLOR LED installed This flashes while receiving or deleting It flashes when the cartridge is installed incorrectly or the ink ribbon has been data BASE POINT CLEAR LED used up COLOR LED as the loaded medium This key can be used only before material setup FRONT COVER E 3 4 ol a 6 N CARTRIDGE HOLDER j This lights up when a ribbon cartridge is Setting a base point illuminates this LED The LED flashes while data is being deleted EB E This lights up when cartridges for all colors CMYK have been installed and BASE POINT CLEAR aa full color printing is possible Key It flashes when a ribbon cartridge Sets the current position of the blade to C J required for printing is not installed the base point for printing or c
13. C Handshake Hardwire XON XOFF RS 422 Baud rate 57 6K 115 2K Front edge sense Disable Enable Blade offset 0 25 mm 0 5 mm Prefeed mode Enable Disable RESERVED m On a jA pa fA p f p p Ol6 8A9 G9 pE RESERVED All DIP switches are set to OFF when shipped from the factory The DIP switches are located on the right face of the unit near the bottom SW 1 4 Sets the communication parameters for a serial RS 232C connection When the PC 60 is connected to the computer through the serial port be sure that the communication parameters for SW 1 to SW 4 are set correctly matching the computer port settings Data length is fixed to 8 bits Stop bits is 1 or 2 SW 5 _ This sets the baud rate transmission speed when using a serial RS 422 connection Set this switch to match the computer s communication parameters SW 6 If ROLL has been selected using the SHEET TYPE key on the control panel then during setup the unit detects the front most edge of the material moves the front sensor to this front edge This eliminates leaving any margin on the front part of the material for more effective use of the material SW 7 Sets the amount of offset for the cutter blade Set to OFF when using a tool with a blade offset of 0 25 mm or to ON when using a tool with a blade offset of 0 5 mm SW 8 This familiarizes the unit with the material before performing printing or cutting thereby eliminating
14. Care and Maintenance 0 c eececeseeeeseseseseeceseseneeeseeecaesesescacseseececaeneeececaeaeseeeeateceeetsees 38 What to Do Ho viccds cis ose saceveass cevessvcscevosas a vs suesevage gudasbucs detest este ses chvobavnn iiaa aAa tien NEN REN Wes ENRERE 39 Specifications OF PC 60 ooo ccc a a E AE 42 Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Corporation Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc in the USA and other countries Copyright 1997 ROLAND DG CORPORATION To Ensure Safe Use About A WARNING and A CAUTION Notices Z WARNING Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly CAUTION pets About the Symbols danger of electrocution Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or The Z symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle The symbol at left means The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out are forbidden The sp
15. IDGE HOLDER Example gt cartridge In this case the cartridge installed at 2 has run out of ink ribbon When a cartridge of a different color is installed the COLOR LED flashes and printing is not resumed 3 Printing resumes when the front cover is closed Only the COLOR LED flashes A ribbon cartridge of the color selected for the driver is not loaded Install a ribbon cartridge of the driver specified color 28 6 Cut Test amp Self test 6 Cut Test amp Self test Z CAUTION Do not allow hands or hair to come S near the platen while the carriage is in motion Failure to do so may result in injury due to sudden movement of the carriage when the power is switched on when the sheet loading lever is raised or lowered or when the CUT TEST key is pressed Cut Test When carrying out cutting for the first time or when the material or tool has been changed a cutting test is performed to verify how the tool cuts 2 Open the front cover and move the tip of the blade to the 3 Press the CUT TEST key location within the cutting area where the cutting test is to be performed Note that an area of A approximately 2 square 4 centimeters a little less than a square inch is required to make Cut test starts a test cut 4 1 First peel off the round section shaded as shown gt When it can be peeled by itself without disturbing the square the cutter force is set appropriately P
16. Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment The I O cables between this equipment and the computing device must be shielded For Canada CLASS A NOTICE This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations CLASSE A AVIS Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada ROLAND DG CORPORATION NOTICE Grounding Instructions Do not modify the plug provided if it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Check with qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug Repair or replace damaged or worn out cord immediately Operating Instructions KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invites accidents DON T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain Keep work area well lighted DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing when changing accessories such as blades bits cutters and like REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Make sure the switch is in off posi
17. a cartridge when it shows the ribbon end stripe as illustrated pppoe end Stripe une Condition shows when the ink ribbon ran out The PC 60 can automatically determine the color of an ribbon cartridge so it doesn t matter which color cartridges are mounted in which of the six cartridge holders Also when more than one ribbon cartridge of the same color have been installed the unit gives priority to the leftmost cartridge as seen from the front In such cases if the first cartridge runs out of ink ribbon during printing the unit simply selects the next cartridge and continues printing Selecting Ribbon cartridges 26 Process Color Printing Full color printing is performed using the process colors C cyan M magenta Y yellow and K black Install the four CMYK ribbon cartridges in the cartridge holders When all CMYK colors have been loaded the COLOR LED lights up to signal that full color printing is enabled For the software driver select Process Colors Please refer to the help file for the PC 60 DRIVER Special Color Printing This is used when you wish to add emphasis to one area or perform printing with limited colors For the software driver select Special Colors Please refer to the help file for the PC 60 DRIVER Ribbon cartridges for special colors are sold separately 5 Installing a Ribbon Cartridge Installing Ribbon Cartridges 1 When installing a new ribbon cartridge remove the 2 Take up slac
18. al 8 Cable Installing the DRIVER Installing the DRIVER To perform printing or cutting from a software application the appropriate software driver must be installed If you re usin P P g g pp pprop y g Windows 95 as your computing environment install the PC 60 DRIVER for windows 95 If you re using Windows 3 1 install the PC 60 DRIVER for windows 3 1 The file Readme txt on the driver installation disk contains late breaking information that is not in the manual Be sure to read through this file You can read this file using Notepad or another word processor Operating environment Personal computer with Windows 95 or Windows 3 1 installed Supported model Color CAMM PRO PC 60 The following two sections Using with Windows 95 and Using with Windows 3 1 describe how to install and set up drivers and how to use the help screens for the respective computing environments 10 Installing the DRIVER Using with Windows 95 Installation Switch on the computer and start windows 95 Insert the PC 60 DRIVER for Windows 95 disk included with the unit Click Start Double click the Add Printer icon Point to Settings then click Printers Click Next gt and follow the messages to complete installation of the driver Add Preder Wizard ee E a Tobegn installing pou prie ok Mest 11 Installing the DRIVER Driver Setup
19. an only be used for narrow line pitch than the default value which is no offset 4 The setting is completed when the POWER key is used to switch off the sub ma AU power gt i l The setting that has been made is stored in memory even after the power is switched off To change the setting simply repeat the procedure just described gt N W IS Dark Line pitch is too wide and spaces Flashing O appear between lines Pitch CARTRIDGE HOLDER LED Corresponding 1 2 3 4 5 O O O O Default no offset e Wel AN TIN a l d dy AN A AN A w A w A N aa l wel eo d gpopopooopopoonpnaocopnonnpgyogppopoooonrn n nA A AA AA A A A AN A w l d dy A A AN A w A AN w A N a a d dy gHp o opopoopapogopoopompmp0p0og0gpopp oopoprpnangp0o0o0o o nA AN AN AN AN w pmgogoormgpopgpopnpopongnopoong0ooan0n0o oann 0 AO N TIN w A N O O O O O O O Oo O O O O O O oO O O O O O O O O O O O O O O QNOOOOOONOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoOO ala sle la da le CP l d d d d d AA A A A A A A A A A A N A N A eel ele ee AN AN AN AN AN AN IN owl NN TIN lr JIN Distance accuracy cannot be guaranteed when line pitch correction has been performed 36 About the Printing Cutting Area About the Blade About the Printing Cutting Area Factory default When DIP switch SW 6 front When PIECE material fragment has edge sense is ON enabled been selected with t
20. anager Installed Printers y If a parallel connection is used for Print to the following port select LPT1 Printer Port If a serial connection is used select COM1 or COM2 If you re using a serial connec tion click Port Settings and make the settings for the communication parameters Installing the DRIVER Using Help If there is something you re not sure about or don t understand when setting up the driver you can refer to the help screens for that topic Available topics include details of the various settings as well as the Printing and Cutting Guide and If you Think There s a Problem 1 In Program Manager double click Main then Control Panel then Printers Contral Panel i 2 7 6 oo Finks Houe Desktop Tiyboand Sry Hm Bm amp Double Click Enhanced Citvers Sound L_ Insts and amoes primere and sake printing optiong 2 Click Setup Detsuh Prier Foland Coke AHH PE 60 on LUPTI Set As Default Printe Setup Roland PCED on LPTI 3 Click Help 17 Chapter 2 Basic Operation 1 DIP Switch Settings Chapter 2 Basic Operation 1 DIP Switch Settings NOTICE DIP switches settings must be made only when the sub power is turned off key OFF lt 0N DPS E RS 232C Baud rate 9600 19200 RS 232C Parity Disable Enable RS 232 Parity ODD EVEN RS 232
21. any misalign ment during material feed This is normally set to OFF enabled 18 2 Powering On 2 Powering On Z CAUTION Do not allow hands or hair to come S near the platen while the carriage is in motion Failure to do so may result in injury due to sudden movement of the carriage when the power is switched on when the sheet loading lever is raised or lowered or when the CUT TEST key is pressed When using the unit for the first time switch on Make sure the sheet loading levers are raised then the main power switch on the left hand side of the press the key the sub power switch on the unit At this time all LEDs flash once control panel Press the side of the Zoe The POWER LED switch marked Leave the main power lights up switch on and use the S sub power switch for switching the unit on and off on an everyday basis 19 3 Loading the Material 3 Loading the Material ACAUTION 9 Do not allow hands or hair to come near the platen while the carriage is in motion Failure to do so may result in injury due to sudden movement of the carriage when the Roll material must be placed at a predetermined shaft position Failure to do so may result in falling of the roll leading to injury power is switched on when the sheet loading lever is raised or lowered or when the CUT TEST key is pressed NOTICE Please do not try to move the tool carriage by hand once th
22. correct Make the correct settings for the output port and communication parameters see Installing the DRIVER Clean attractive printing is impossible Is the printing head dirty Clean the printing head see Care and Maintenance If cleaning will not improve the printing quality the printing head might reach to the end of its life Contact your dealer for replacement of the printing head Is the surface of the platen dirty or scratched Clean the platen see Care and Maintenance Is the material dirty Remove superficial soiling then load the material Is the material free of dust or damage Material that is dusty or damaged may not only fail to yield attractive printing results but may even destroy the printing head When preparing material for storage take care to ensure that it is protected from dust 39 What to Do If Is the cleaning pad free of dust or dam age A dusty or damaged cleaning pad may destroy the printing head Gently wipe away any adhering dust or grime Also if the cleaning pad becomes damaged replace it immediately Has the cleaning pad deteriorated Continuing to use a cleaning pad that has deteriorated may impair printing quality As a general guideline the cleaning pad should be replaced with a new one after printing about 50 m of material 24 in width Has the material been sufficiently accli mated before use The material may
23. de 7 Leave the tool securing screw loose Tightening the If a blade was used wipe the blade with a soft cloth screw makes it more difficult to install the blade to remove any material that may cling to it holder 25 5 Installing a Ribbon Cartridge 5 Installing a Ribbon Cartridge NOTICE Ribbon cartridges must be installed in cartridge holders and not mounted directly on the printing carriage Do not allow the marker seals on the ribbon cartridges to be soiled or scratched Such damage may result in faulty operation When performing full color printing install ribbon cartridges for four colors CMYK When closing the front cover close gently by pressing with the hand being careful not to let your fingers get pinched Do not allow the hands to touch the ink ribbons when opening or closing the front cover The PC 60 can perform printing using either resin or wax ribbons Please give attention to the matters described below Failure to do so may make it impossible to achieve attractive printing results Do not attempt printing with a mixture of resin and wax ribbons Use only one type of ribbon at any given time e Make sure that the type of ink ribbon installed resin or wax matches the setting for the driver resin or wax Resin ribbons and wax ribbons are suited to different types of media Please select a medium that is appropriate for the type of ribbon in use Please do not use
24. diation is inadequate i e areas with poor ventilation e Do not install in locations subject to strong vibration Do not install in a location exposed to direct sunlight or other strong light Always make sure that the main power switch is switched off on both the computer and the PC 60 whenever any cables are connected or disconnected When arranging setup space for the PC 60 make sure you have a space that is at least 1500 mm 59 1 16 wide 750 mm 29 9 16 in depth and 1500 mm 59 1 16 in height Since the material moves during printing and cutting make sure the unit is placed on a stable sturdy surface Also make sure there is nothing that can block the material at both front and rear Power outlet Power cord Power connector Set up and Connections For IBM PC or PC compatibles C oA i l Parallel interface cable oP afer tae N ec ep oe Centronics Parallel interface cable seen or Serial interface cable Serial interface cable RS 232C Cables are available separately One which you are sure matches the model of computer being used should be selected t amp u Printer Port X Modem Port y y Connect to either port C oo O a For Macintosh il w a Apple System Peripher
25. e is present Sheet hanger Install the two shafts on the sheet hanger and place the roll material on top of the shafts If the DIP switch has been set to disable the prefeed function then pull out from the roll the length of material required for cutting If the prefeed function is enabled there is no need to pull out material Side view of loaded roll material When using a thick roll of When only a small amount material of material remains mate rial diameter is 72 mm 2 7 8 or less Shafts Shafts Shafts 21 3 Loading the Material Position so that the left hand edge of the material lies over any one of the grit rollers Move the material from side to side and position so that the right hand edge of the material lies over the rightmost grit roller Make sure the material lies over the front and rear sensors Make sure the material is not over the cleaning pad Damage to the head may result Rear sensor Grit roller right Front sensor Cleaning pad eB Load the material so that it lies straight and is aligned with the guideline stickers then move the left and right pinch rollers so that at they are above the grit rollers If the grit rollers are hidden by the material align the pinch rollers with the grit roller position indicators If the pinch roller is hidden by the carriage be sure to use the EJ and RI cursor keys to move the carriage out of the way A
26. e power has been turned on Doing so may result in breakdown of the unit Actions such as the following must never be attempted because they may lead to damage of the printing head Do not attempt to print on a material that has grit roller marks Do not attempt to print at a location where cutting has been performed such as an area used for a cutting test Cutting test area Do not use material that is dusty or scratched Ink adhesion may suffer if the material s printing surface is not clean If dirt or oils from the hand are transferred to the material when it is loaded use a cloth moistened with alcohol to wipe the material clean before printing 1 Use the key to select the material type For piece material For rolled material When using roll material it is recommended that DIP switch SW 6 front edge sensing be enabled set to ON The blank margin toward the front of the unit is rewound enabling the sheet to be used without waste 20 3 Loading the Material 2 Only when using rolled material Pass the stopper onto the shaft to match the width Stopper retaining screws of the roll material to be used The shafts 2 pieces stoppers 2 pieces and Shaft stopper retaining screws 2 pieces are included with the stand When fitting the stoppers onto the shaft loosen the stopper retaining screws and pass the stoppers Stoppers onto the end of the shaft where the hol
27. ecific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle The symbol at left means the unit must never be disassembled Z WARNING The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle The symbol at left means the power cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet Do not disassemble repair or modify Doing so may lead to fire or abnormal operation resulting in injury Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings displayed on the unit Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution Ground the unit with the ground wire Failure to do so may result in risk of electrical shock in the even of a mechanical problem CAUTION Do not use while in an abnormal state i e emitting smoke burning odor unusual noise or the like Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock Immediately switch off first the sub power then the main power unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and contact your authorized Roland dealer or service center Install in a level and stable location Otherwise the unit may tip over and cause injury we an Do not allow liquids metal objects or flammables inside the machine Such materials can cause fire BN EZ Z CAUTION 9 Do not injure or modify the elec
28. ed portions of the material The base point can be set after finishing material setup and lowering the sheet loading lever The base point setting remains in effect until the setup is canceled by raising the sheet loading lever page feed is performed or a new base point is set Open the front cover and move the carriage to a new base point for printing or With the front cover cutting The BASE POINT setting can be only when in the printing or cutting remaining open press area Take care to ensure that the front edge of the sheet does not come loose the BASE POINT key from the front sensor the blade mounted on the cutting carriage is set as the origin The center of The BASE POINT LED lights up BASE POINT NEW BASE POINT If the base point has been Rear moved enter the value for W in ae the figure at right as the sheet size width for the driver If this value is not corrected H output results may be cut off f AN before reaching their normal end yl Front Enter this value NEW BASEFOINT 31 8 Downloading Printing Cutting Date 9 Pausing and Stopping Operation 8 Downloading Printing Cutting Date NOTICE When printing a line that is horizontal with respect to the direction of material feed set the line width to 0 15 mm 0 0059 or more Printing with a line width less than 0 15 mm 0 0059 may cause the ink ribbon to snap The unit will begin pri
29. ee econ 19 3 Loading the Material 2 cc i5 c45 ch ictond asieh hs ssatsteisecsatistesdacsltsitiaesish th esi tate ausidsieehe 20 To Perform Long Printing Cutting 2 eecccecseessessessnessesseesneesecsnecsecseesuecnecsnecnecseesnecuesseesneeaeesseaneens 24 A Installing a Blade ennenen ra irar babu che ds ng on oes ENE ENE cus Labbe Sub va da Soe Dasa da wee 25 5 Installing a Ribbon Cartridge 0 eee cccececcscsesessecesesescecesceeneeececaeseseceeaeecseeeeseseneeeeees 26 The COLOR LED Flashes and Operation Stops eeccceceescesseeseeseestesseeseesesseesneeseeseeeneeneees 28 6 Cut Test amp Self test rier cae Ach eeichaa Me ee a ne Sik AA aden hace 29 7 Setting the Base Point 20 0 0 cece ccccssesescseseeseeceeseeecesescscecescaenceececaeeeeeseeseeeseeeeseseneeeeees 31 8 Downloading Printing Cutting Data oo ec ceeeeseseceseeceeeeceeseseeeeaeeeseeeeaeeeneeeeees 32 9 Pausing and Stopping Operation oo cececeseseeeeeceeseeeeseseseeeesceeneeeeeetaeeeeees 32 10 Cutting Off or Detaching the Material 2 2 0 0 cece eseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseecneeeeeeeeneeeeres 33 11 Powering Off re nrnna Pane oat dete He ati 34 Chapter 3 User s Reference Tips and Tricks for Printing Cutting 00 0 0 cece cceceeeseseneeeescseseeeceeseseseeeeseecneeeeeeseneeeeees 35 About the Printing Cutting Area oo cece cee esesenceseseseseseeeceeseseneeaeseseeceececaeeeseteeaeeeeees 37 About the Blade eraon e eves chsoweycpehcoteesdstecetensdyees evens arae aiara 37
30. eel off first 2 Next peel off the square and look at the backing behind it gt The optimum blade pressure is correct if you can clearly make out the lines Then peel left by the blade this off Origin Sane Adjust the cutter force control slider until results as shown above are obtained Gradually increase the cutter force until you reach the optimum level 29 6 Cut Test amp Self test Self test The PC 60 is equipped with a self test function to allow you to check whether or not it is capable of operating normally If the PC 60 is not performing correctly follow the steps below to perform a self test A computer is not required in order to carry out the self test 1 Leave on the main power for the PC 60 and switch off the sub power 2 Install blade holders and four color CMYK ribbon cartridges on the PC 60 3 Hold down the ZW key on the panel while you 4 Load material and lower the sheet loading lever turn the key sub power on Full color printing Self test starts After the operation check has finished raising the sheet loading lever cancels the operation check mode After that the unit just as it does when the power has been switched on in the normal manner 30 7 Setting the Base Point 7 Setting the Base Point The BASE POINT key is used to set the base point for printing or cutting The base point can be set anywhere you like on the material making it possible to print or cut unus
31. erial with a width other than one indicated above move the right hand movable pinch roller If the PIECE LED and ROLL LED flash at the same time Possible causes are given below The pinch rollers are not above the grit rollers Refer to step 3 of 3 Loading the Material and position the pinch rollers correctly above the grit rollers The loaded material does not cover the front and rear sensors Refer to step 3 of 3 Loading the Material and position the material correctly over the front and rear sensors 23 3 Loading the Material To Perform Long Printing Cutting When performing printing or cutting over a length of 1 5 m 60 or more first feed out the required length of material Then follow the steps below to load the material If the DIP switch SW 8 has been set to disable the prefeed function skip steps 6 and 7 Use material that is wider by 50 mm 2 or more than Perform steps 1 through 4 of 3 Loading the the width of the printing or cutting to be performed Material 3 Position the pinch rollers as shown in the figure Material x b gt TEE Material alignment alignment stickers iy stickers Lower the sheet loading levers to secure the Attach the stoppers to the edges of the roll material material in place and tighten the screws to secure in place Roll material Stopper retaining screw 6 Feed out the length of material to be pr
32. has 2 Hold down the O key on the control panel until the LED starts been raised In everyday use the main power is normally always left on and not switched off When Not Use for a Prolonged Period Hold down the key Make sure the flashing POWER LED on the control panel until has gone out then switch off the main the LED power starts to zO flash and switch off the sub power Press the side of the switch marked with 34 to flash and switch off the sub power The sub power auto matically switches off when an hour elapses with no operation being performed Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Chapter 3 User s Reference Tips and Tricks for Printing Cutting Chapter 3 User s Reference Tips and Tricks for Printing Cutting Removing the blank space surrounding a picture Stick f gt K A Cutting outline Material Adding color to a border Cutting outline Stick Material 35 Tips and Tricks for Printing Cutting Correcting Line Pitch How to Correct Line Pitch 1 Hold down the BASE POINT key on the panel while you turn the POWER key sub power on The BASE POINT LED and the POWER LED lights up 2 Pressing the S and E keys changes the displayed CARTRIDGE HOLDER LEDs lt 3 Referring to the table below use the and ER keys to determine the amount Line pitch Correct of offset between lines Offset c
33. he SHEET TYPE key Pinch roller left Pinch roller left Pinch roller left 4 CAA 150 mm Ys N j L Ny 5 15 16 i or more gt gt p a 16 mm 68 mm 12 mm E 16 mm 68 mm 12 mm i e 11 16 2 11716 1 2 11 16 2 11 16 1 2 or more Pinch roller right gt Pinch roller right 16mm 68 mm 12mm rt 11 16 2 11 16 1 2 l e Printing Cutting area Pinch roller right About the Blade If the blade becomes dull When the blade starts to lose its sharpness try gradually increasing the cutter force Increasing the cutter force temporarily allows the blade to perform better However once the blade is dull it is time to replace it Average blade life The life of a blade varies depending on the amount of cutting it performs The total cutting length can vary considerably depending on the thickness toughness and type of adhesive of the cut material Set an appropriate cutter force one that is well matched to the material and the hardness of the blade This will extend the life of the blade Excessive cutter forces can cause the blade to wear out quickly Care should be taken The table below provides a rough guide to appropriate cutting conditions and expected blade life Please note that making the settings for conditions shown below will not necessarily achieve attractive cutting results in all circ
34. inted or cut 7 Return the fed out material Make sure that the material remains held by the pinch rollers If the material does come loose from the pinch rollers set it in place again Make sure the material lies over the front and rear sensors 24 4 Installing a Blade 4 Installing a Blade NOTICE Do not touch the tip of the blade This could impair the cutting performance of the blade To mount the tool holder insert the tool holder until its collar lies flush against the upper portion of the mounting hole Insert blade into the blade holder until it snaps into 2 Support the tool securing screw from below place with an audible click and install the blade holder Insert the blade holder until the collar is flush Push pin with the carriage Blade holder 1 Loosen Adjusting the Cutter Blade One full rotation moves the blade 0 5 mm up or down Scale shows Adjust the blade as shown in the figure to Y gradations of 0 1 mm obtain the ideal amount of blade extension for 4 the material to be cut When cutting is performed after printing the cap tip of the blade holder may scratch the printed surface If this is the case lengthen the cutter blade extension Removing a Blade 2 Remove the blade holder from 2 the cutting carriage Push pin Ys A Press the push pin and Blade holder Cutting carriage remove the blade from the blade holder Tool securing screw Bla
35. is agreement 7 Governing Law This agreement is governed by the laws of Japan and the parties shall submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Japanese Court R7 981214
36. k in the in ribbon as shown in the stopper Side B Turn with a pencil or the like A used ribbon cartridge cannot be reused Do not attempt to turn over and reinstall a used ribbon cartridge or to rewind the ink ribbon and reuse the cartridge 3 Open the front cover and fit the cartridge in the cartridge holder Gently press into place with the fingers Make sure side B is facing up The cartridge is held in place by the tabs on the left and right Make sure that the cartridge is securely held in place by the tabs on the left and right sides and that the ink ribbon is free of slack E E E E E E 1 2 3 4 5 6 CARTRIDGE HOLDER From left to right the CARTRIDGE HOLDER LEDs correspond to cartridge holders 1 through 6 4 Gently close the front cover The FRONT COVER LED flashes if the front cover is not shut securely Make sure the LED is lighted 27 5 Installing a Ribbon Cartridge The COLOR LED Flashes and Operation Stops The COLOR LED and a CARTRIDGE HOLDER LED flash at the same time The ink ribbon has been used up Follow the steps below to replace with a new ribbon cartridge Operation stops when the ink ribbon runs out 2 Open the front cover and replace with a new If this happens the COLOR LED and the CAR ribbon cartridge of the same color TRIDGE HOLDER LED corresponding to the cartridge that has run out of ink ribbon flash at the Used up same time ribbon cartridge E 5 CARTR
37. n 40 dB A According to ISO 7779 Dimensions Main unit 1016 mm W x 326 mm D x 266 mm H 40 W x 12 7 8 D x 10 1 2 H When cover is open 1016 mm W x 326 mm D x 355 mm H 40 W x 12 7 8 D x 14 H With stand 1016 mm W x 326 mm D x 1125 mm H 40 W x 12 7 8 D x 44 5 16 H When cover is open 1016 mm W x 326 mm D x 1214 mm H 40 W x 12 7 8 D x 47 13 16 H Weight Main unit 26 kg 57 3 1b Operating Temperature 15 30 C 59 86 F Operating Humidity 35 10 non condensing Accessories Power Cord Thermal transfer ribbon cartridge Blade Carbide Blade Holder Material for Test Cuts Head Cleaner PC 60 DRIVER for windows 95 PC 60 DRIVER for windows 3 1 User s Manual 42 Specifications of PC 60 Interface Specifications Standard In compliance with the specifications of Centronics Input Signals STROBE 1 BIT DATA 8 BIT Output Signals BUSY 1 BIT ACK 1 BIT Level of Input Output Signals TTL level Transmission Method Asynchronous Standard RS 232C specifications Transmission Method Asynchronous duplex data transmission Transmission Speed 9600 19200 Selected using DIP switches Parity Check Odd Even or None Selected using DIP switches Data Bits 8 bits fixed Stop Bits 1 or 2 bits Standard RS 422 specifications Transmission Method Asynchronous Transmission Speed 115 2 Kbps 57 6 Kbps Selected using DIP switches Parity Check None fixed Da
38. n Stops ae flashing flashing Data is being deleted flashing flashing flashing flashing flashing flashing flashing gt See What to Do If This chart can be copied and affixed to the top of the PC 60 to serve as a handy reference 7 Set up and Connections Set up and Connections AWARNING Ground the unit with the ground Do not use with any electrical power wire S supply that does not meet the Failure to do so may result in risk of ratings displayed on the unit electrical shock in the even of a mechanical Use with any other power supply may lead problem to fire or electrocution CAUTION Unpacking installing or relocating Q Install in a level and stable location the unit are operations which must Otherwise the unit may tip over and cause be carried out by two or more per injury surface on the left and right sides Failure to do so may result in dropping the unit leading to injury sons holding the unit at its bottom o NOTICE Do not hold the upper portion of the PC 60 when installing or moving the unit Avoid installing the PC 60 in the following conditions as this may result in damage to the machine e Avoid use in locations subject to high levels of electrical noise near motors generators transformers and the like e Avoid use in locations subject to high humidity or dust The unit becomes hot during use Do not install in locations where heat ra
39. nting cutting when it receives printing cutting data sent from the computer For more details please refer to the help file for the PC 60 DRIVER or the documentation for the application software you re using 9 Pausing and Stopping Operation Printing or cutting is Paused Open the front cover gt The FRONT COVER LED flashes and operation pauses Printing or cutting is Resumes 32 Close the front cover gt The FRONT COVER LED lights up and printing or cutting resumes To Terminate printing or cutting 1 Halt transmission of printing or cutting instructions from the computer 2 Hold down the CLEAR key until the CLEAR LED starts to LED status Remains continuously lit during data clear Goes dark when data clear has ended 4 Printing or cutting instructions already sent from the computer to the PC 60 are deleted and operation stops After stopping an operation if the unit does not function normally when the next batch of data is sent switch the power off and back on BASE POINT 10 Cutting Off or Detaching the Material 10 Cutting Off or Detaching the Material CAUTION Do not allow hands or hair to come S near the platen while the carriage is in motion Failure to do so may result in injury due to sudden movement of the carriage when the power is switched on when the sheet loading lever is raised or lowered or when the CUT TEST key is pressed Cutting Off a
40. rial do not touch the inner surfaces of the PC 60 during operation Such contact may damage the material and could also make it impossible to advance the material thus causing it to slip Printing or cutting stops before the normal end is reached Has the material been displaced from the sensors at the front or rear If the material becomes separated from the front or rear sensor during printing or cutting operation stops Be sure to use material of adequate size for the current printing or cutting job See About the Printing Cutting Area Has a ribbon cartridge run out of ribbon If there is no more ink ribbon left for printing replace the ribbon cartridge with a new one See The COLOR LED Flashes and Operation Stops Has a ribbon cartridge of the color selected for the driver been loaded If a ribbon cartridge of the driver specified color is not installed the COLOR LED flashes and printing stops Install a ribbon cartridge of the color selected for the driver See The COLOR LED Flashes and Operation Stops All LEDs flash at the same time The unit may have malfunctioned When a fatal error has occurred all LEDs flash five times then the LEDs at any two locations flash once All operations except for switching off the main power are disabled at this time Switch the main power off and back on If the unit still doesn t recover note which two LEDs flash once and contact your vendor
41. rtridges for cyan magenta yellow and black in the cartridge holders See 5 Installing a Ribbon Cartridge Have the correct settings been made for the software driver Specify Process Color at the driver setup screen Please refer to the help file for the PC 60 DRIVER Does the computer have enough memory 40 If the computer runs out of memory during operations try closing other open applications or restarting Windows If you still get a message about insufficient memory check how much free space is left on your hard drive Windows normally uses a portion of the hard drive as virtual memory and so an error message may appear if the hard drive runs out of free space If this happens delete unneeded files or move them to a different drive to free up more space If you ve followed the steps above and still get an error message about insuffi cient memory installing more RAM in your computer is recommended What to Do If The Material is not cut properly Are the blade and blade holder installed correctly and securely Install these so that there is no looseness see 4 Installing a Blade Is the blade chipped If it is replace it with a new one see 4 Installing a Blade Check if there are any dirty deposits on the blade If dirty remove and clean the blade Make sure you are using an appropriate cutter force setting Perform a cutting test then adjus
42. t roller inside the left edge of the material to correctly track it through the Cutting Carriage The blade holder is mounted here machine Cleaning pad m Pinch Roller Right Please do not remove this pad This presses the material against the grit roller Removing it may result in breakdown Cutter Force Control Slider This is used to set the blade force DIP Switches Used to make various settings m Serial RS 422 Input Connector When connecting a Macintosh to the PC 60 the recommended cable Apple System Peripheral 8 Cable is inserted here Material Alignment Sticker Platen Knie Guide Serial RS 232C Input Grit Roller Connector When connecting an IBM compat ible computer to the PC 60 a series RS 232C cable is inserted here Grit roller position indicator Parallel Centronics Input Connector In a parallel configuration connect the parallel cable here This cable carries data to your computer Operation Panel Rear View Sheet Loading Lever Used to raise or lower the pinch rollers when loading or unloading material Automatic setup is performed by loading material and lowering the lever Power Connector AC IN This connector accepts standard AC power cord Main Power Switch Part Names and Functions Operation Panel Material setup refers to the
43. t the cutter force slider as necessary to obtain the optimum cutter force see 6 Cut Test amp Self test The material slips away from the pinch rollers during operation Is the loaded material straight and not at an angle If the loaded material is crooked it may come loose from the pinch rollers during feed operations Make sure the material is straight by aligning it with the guideline stickers when loading See 3 Loading the Material Is lengthy printing or cutting 1 5 m or more being performed The material can be made less likely to come loose by moving the pinch rollers inward by a small amount Also make the DIP switch setting to enable the prefeed function SW 8 or alternatively use key operations after loading the material to feed the material by the amount to be used to make sure that the material will not come loose from the pinch rollers and then perform the actual printing or cutting See To Perform Long Printing Cutting Is roll material being used When using roll material make the DIP switch setting to enable the prefeed function SW 8 see 1 DIP Switch Settings If the prefeed function has been disabled pull out from the roll the amount to be used and then carry out printing or cutting Slippage of the material may occur if the PC 60 has to pull out the material wound on the roll as is performs printing or cutting Make sure that the left and right edges of the mate
44. ta Bits 8 bits fixed Stop Bits 1 bits fixed Start Bits 1 bits fixed Handshake Hardwire DTR amp CTS fixed Recommended cable Apple System Peripheral 8 Cable Input signals PIN No Signal Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 43 44 MEMO Please read this agreement carefully before opening the sealed package or the sealed disk package Opening the sealed package or sealed disk package implies your acceptance of the terms and conditions of this agreement If you do NOT accept this agreement retain the package UNOPENED This product is just one of included items Please be aware that any amount of the purchase price will not be refunded for return of this product as a single item regardless of whether the package is opened or unopened The enclosed Roland product is a single user version Roland License Agreement Roland DG Corporation Roland grants you a non assignable and non exclusive right to use the COMPUTER PROGRAMS in this package Software under this agreement with the following terms and conditions 1 Coming into Force This agreement comes into force when you purchase and open the sealed package or sealed disk package The effective date of this agreement is the date when you open the sealed package or sealed disk package 2 Property Copyright and property of this Software logo name manual and all literature for this Soft
45. tion before plugging in USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the owner s manual for recommended accessories The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop 1 6 4 Shinmiyakoda Hamamatsu shi Shizuoka ken JAPAN 431 2103 MODEL NAME See the MODEL given on the rating plate RELEVANT DIRECTIVE EC MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 89 392 EEC EC LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE 73 23 EEC EC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE 89 336 EEC WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Table of Contents A To Ensure Safe USC nc nn 2 A About the Labels Affixed to the Unit ee 4 Chapter 1 Introduction Checking Supplied Items 20 0 0 ce ceeeccscseesescseseesseesescscecescsenenececaeseseceeaeseseeeeaeseneecseaeneeeees 5 Part Names and Functions 20000 ecseeecseescseeeceeecaseaesesaeaeeaesnaeseeaesecaesecaesecateeeaseeneeaeats 5 Set Up ANd Connections oecon a r E E EE rS RaR na es 8 Installing the DRIVER Jeras ien at o E aE E E A nee 10 Using with Windows 95sen nanie iiaa a a aha 11 Using with WINGOWS TIA arreen gates EEEE EE A E E ih eeateed 14 Chapter 2 Basic Operation 1 DIP Switch Settings iren e p rea a R a dentate aie 18 2 Powering On EEA E E E A S ae fee A Sa
46. trical power cord nor subject it to exces sive bends twists pulls binding or pinching nor place any object of weight on it Doing so may damage the electri cal power cord leading to electrocu tion or fire N Do not use with a damaged power cord or plug or with a loose electri cal outlet Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution When unplugging the electrical power cord from a power outlet grasp the plug not the cord Unplugging by pulling the cord may damage it leading to fire or electrocution When not in use for prolonged periods unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Failure to do so may result in danger of shock electrocution or fire due to deterioration of the electrical insulation Eeg Unpacking installing or relocating the unit are operations which must be carried out by two or more per sons holding the unit at its bottom surface on the left and right sides Failure to do so may result in dropping the unit leading to injury Release the caster locks for the stand before attempting to move Otherwise the unit may tip over and cause injury FREE GO LOCK SR Use care to avoid pinching the fingers when placing the unit on the stand Doing so may result in injury Roll material must be placed at a predetermined shaft position Failure to do so may result in falling of the roll leading to injury
47. ttempting to move the carriage by hand may damage the unit ae T PO K A Jj HLL Material alignment stickers Materia alignme stickers HAI SJ 5 When the sheet loading lever is lowered S i the carriage begins to move etup IS The width of the material is detected and hfe the carriage stops at the material s right finished hand edge When no setting is made for BASE POINT the point where the unit stops here becomes the base point 6 Only when using rolled material Attach the stoppers to the edges of the roll material and tighten the screws to secure in place Roll material Stopper retaining screw 22 3 Loading the Material Loadable material widths a Grit roller and pinch roller positions P p all Pinch roller left Pinch roller right i e 6 approx 152 mm 152 mm Material q 2 approx 305mm bo 12 approx 305 mm 18 approx 457 mm 24 approx 610 mm lt Position of the pinch roller Position of the pinch roller Position of the pinch roller Position of the pinch roller left for material with left for material with left for material with left for material with a width of 24 a width of 18 a width of 12 a width of 6 Make sure the pinch rollers are positioned above the grit rollers approx fs qanuna ik The right hand movable pinch roller can be moved within this range When loading mat
48. um stances Before performing actual cutting please carry out a cutting test and adjust as required see 6 Cut Test amp Self test Blade Material Pen force Speed Blade Life of scale compensation a blade ZEC U1005 General Signal Vinyl 20 cm sec 0 25 mm 8000 m 7 874 sec 0 00984 314960 ZEC U5025 General Signal Vinyl 20 cm sec 0 25 mm 4000 m 7 874 sec 0 00984 157480 37 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance ACAUTION Do not touch the area around the printing carriage with the hands Failure to do so may result in burns NOTICE Be sure to switch off the main power for the PC 60 before attempting to clean the unit and platen or using head cleaner to clean the printing head Never attempt to oil or lubricate the mechanism Cleaning the printing head The PC 60 automatically performs cleaning of the printing head The head is cleaned with the cleaning pad on the front left surface of the unit when an ink ribbon cartridge is replaced Ordinary grime is removed by this automatic cleaning but when soiling is severe the head cleaner included with the unit should be used to remove it The method described below is used to perform cleaning with the head cleaner NOTICE Drops of cleaning fluid may spray out when the cap is opened Hold away from the platen when opening the cap The platen may be discolored by any cleaning fluid that comes in contact with it The cleaning fluid is non toxic
49. utting This key can be used only after material CUT TEST Key has been loaded This performs a cutting test for Holding down this key until the CLEAR verifying that blade force is correct LED starts to flash deletes the data being Cursor Keys This key can be used only after material received The ES E2 E3 and BB keys setup has been performed are used to move the carriage Error Codes LED state POWER PIECE ROLL FRONT CARTRIGE BUSY COLOR BASE POINT PC 60 status and operator action COVER HOLDER CLEAR The pinch roller is not above the grit roller flashing flashing The loaded material is displaced from the sensor See 3 Loading the Material Printing of the leaded piece material has finished Replace with a new piece material flashing The front cover is open Close the front cover Corresponding The ink ribbon at the corresponding location has been used up LED is flashing Corresponding The cartridge at the corresponding location is installed incorrectly LED is flashing See 5 Installing a Ribbon Cartridge flashing A ribbon cartridge needed for printing is absent flashing Install the ribbon cartridge that is needed for printing See The COLOR LED Flashes and Operation Stops The ink ribbon at the has been used up and printing cannot continue flashing flashing Install a new ribbon cartridge of the same color See The COLOR LED Flashes and Operatio
50. ware belong to Roland and its licenser The followings are prohibited 1 Unauthorized copying the Software or any of its support file program module or literature 2 Reverse engineering disassembling decompiling or any other attempt to discover the source code of the Software 3 Bounds of License Roland does not grant you to sub license rent assign or transfer the right granted under this agreement nor the Software itself including the accompanying items to any third party You may not provide use of the Software through time sharing service and or network system to any third party who is not individually licensed to use this Software You may use the Software by one person with using a single computer in which the Software is installed 4 Reproduction You may make one copy of the Software only for back up purpose The property of the copied Software belongs to Roland You may install the Software into the hard disk of a single computer 5 Cancellation Roland retains the right to terminate this agreement without notice immediately when any of followings occurs 1 When you violate any article of this agreement 2 When you make any serious breach of faith regarding this agreement 6 Limitations on Liability Roland may change the specifications of this Software or its material without notice Roland shall not be liable for any damage that may caused by the use of the Software or by exercise of the right licensed by th
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