Roland GR-20 CD Player User Manual
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1. SETUP LED Roland SETUP Key Lights when the SETUP key is pressed die Operations can be performed when lighted Pressing this key after loading material detects the position of the pinch rollers and automati cally determines the area for printing or cutting Also pressing this key after using the PAUSE key to temporarily stop an operation in progress will delete the data that has been sent to the PNC 5000 from the computer This key must be pressed in order to begin printing or cutting PAUSE LED Lights when the PAUSE key is pressed to stop the PNC 5000 temporarily BASE POINT SET LED Lights when the base point is set PAUSE Key PAUSE When pressed once this key temporarily halts operation in progress Pressing this key again ALIGN POINT SET LED LE Lights when the align point is set releases the paused state ALIGN POINT SET TEST Key O Executes a cutting test to check material characteristics cut quality and suitable Vee pressure for the blade BASE POINT SET Key When material has been reloaded pressing this key sets the base point the crop mark position at the front right edge of the material For more details see section 5 8 Removing and Reloading Printed Material for Cutting TOOL UP DOWN ALIGN POINT SET Key TOOL UP DOWN Key When material has been reloaded pressing this Moves the tool move up or down z key sets the align point the crop mark position at the front left edge of2. This deletes the printing or cutting instructions that have already been sent from the computer to the PNC 5000 and printing or cutting is stopped If operation is still not correct when the next batch of data is sent after printing or cutting or cutting has been stopped switch the power off and then on again PNC 5000 If connected via the serial port do the Set the DIP switches correctly see 5 1 DIP Switch Settings communication parameters for the PNC 5000 match those of the computer Is the computer set up correctly Check the following items e DIP switches e Memory switches Interface board e Communication parameters e Other settings Read the computer user s manual and set it up correctly Computer 10 What to Do If Are the computer and the PNC 5000 The type of cable you need is determined by your computer and the software you linked with the right cable 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 Connect securely See 3 Set up and Connections tion Connection cable Is the OS set up correctly Check the following items e Output port selection Output device selection e Output port open e Communication parameters e Other settings Check the OS user s manual and set it up correctly Are the application software settings Check the following items
3. correct e Output device specifications select a device name that matches the instruc tion system If the wrong device is selected an incorrect instruction may be output resulting in an error e Communication parameters e Other settings Check the software user s manual and set it up correctly da o gt da O v Are the settings for the driver software If you are using driver software for output on the PNC 5000 then make the correct settings for the correct driver in the computer Select the PNC 5000 as the output device Clean attractive printing is impossible Is the printing head dirty Clean the printing head see 9 Care and Maintenance NOTICE 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 Clean the platen see 9 Care and Maintenance scratched Is the material dirty Remove superficial soiling then load the material Is the material damaged Clean attractive printing is not possible if the material is damaged or warped Use care to keep materials from being damaged while in storage The Material is not cut properly Are the blade and blade holder installed Install these so that there is no looseness see 5 3 Installing Removing a Blade correctly and securely Is the blade chipped If it is replace it with a new one see 5
4. 3 Installing Removing a Blade Check if there are any dirty deposits on the If dirty remove and clean the blade blade Make sure you are using an appropriate Perform a cutting test then adjust the cutter force slider as necessary to obtain cutter force setting the optimum cutter force see 5 9 Cutting Test to Check Cutter force When cutting a thick material set DIP switch SW 7 to ON heavy See 5 1 DIP Switch Settings 10 What to Do If The material slips away from the pinch rollers during operation Are the sheet loading levers on both the If a sheet loading lever has not been raised then the material has not been secured left and right sides raised in place Make sure that the pinch rollers on the left and right sides are within the boundaries of the material and raise the sheet loading levers See 5 5 Loading Removing the Material Make sure the material is parallel with the grit roller If the front edge of the material rests at an angle cut off the odd shaped part to make it straight Then align it so that it is parallel with the grit roller If the material is to be advanced over a long distance moving the movable pinch roller inward slightly can help prevent the material from becoming dislodged Also after loading the material it is recommended that you carry out an alignment test by using the 4 key to advance the material by the amount that will be used for printing or
5. 5 6 Downloading Printing Cutting Data The unit will begin printing cutting when it receives printing cutting data sent from the computer For further details refer to the user s manual provided with your software L 5 Basic Operation 5 7 Pausing Operations If you want to stop the PNC 5000 momentarily while it is printing or cutting follow the procedure described below Press the PAUSE key To resume printing or cutting To Terminate printing or cutting a Press the PAUSE key 1 Halt transmission of printing or cutting instructions The PAUSE LED N from the computer lights up l O 2 Press the SETUP key The PAUSE LED X O 4 goes out The SETUP LED goes out J SET Printing or cutting is paused uni i Printing or cutting is resumes Printing or cutting instructions already sent from the computer to the PNC 5000 are deleted and operation stops 5 8 Removing and Reloading Printed Material for Cutting OFF lt gt ON a Send the printing data from the computer Switch off the power and set DIP switch SW 9 to ON Before data output begins two crop marks are automatically printed on the left and right areas at the front edge of Switch on the power load the the material alignment tool ribbon cartridge and material then press the SETUP key When printing is finished press the SETUP key remove the material and carry The alignment tool is installed out lamination or whatever further proces
6. cutter blade extension Removal x 2 Remove the blade holder from Push pin the cutting carriage Press the push pin and Cutting carriage remove the blade from the blade holder Tool securing screw Leave the tool securing screw loose Tightening the screw makes If a blade was used wipe the blade with a soft cloth to it more difficult to install the blade holder remove any material that may cling to it 5 Basic Operation 5 4 Installing a Ribbon Cartridge NOTICE e 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 e If a single color ink ribbon has been used for printing do not attempt to print overtop of this with a four color ink ribbon or an ink ribbon of a different color e Before starting to print make sure that a ribbon cartridge of the desired color has been installed Remove Excess Slack from the Ink Ribbon The ink ribbon may show some slack when the stopper has been removed from the ribbon cartridge If this is the case the slack should be taken up before the ribbon cartridge is installed 2 Install the ribbon cartridge 1 Open the Use your finger or a Printing head COVEr O pen to take up excess O slack in the ink ribbon 3 Close the cover Ink ribbon Take care to ensure that the Take care to ensure ink ribbon does not catch on that the ink ribbon is the printing
7. keys to move the tool carriage to the position on the material where the cutting test is to be executed Note that an area of approximately 2 square centimeters a little less than a square inch is required to make a test cut Cutting test starts 1 First peel off the round section shaded as shown When it can be peeled by itself without disturbing the square the cutter force is set appropriately Then peel 2 Next peel off the square and look at the backing behind it this off gt The optimum blade pressure is correct if you can clearly make out the lines left by the blade Peel off first Adjust the cutter force control slider until results as shown above are obtained Origin when e di Gradually increase the cutter force until you reach the optimum level using roll material 5 10 Performing a Self test The PNC 5000 is equipped with a self test function to allow you to check whether or not it is capable of operating normally If the PNC 5000 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 Install a blade and ribbon cartridge Load the material and press the SETUP key in the PNC 5000 Performing a cutting test O SET Operations is normal if the figure shown at below Hold down the 4 key on the panel while you turn the power on 5 11 Powering e Do not switch off
8. remove the ribbon cartridge To remove any soiling on the printing head use a head cleaner included with the PNC 5000 After cleaning refer to 5 10 Performing a Self test to check operation and make sure that the PNC 5000 is working correctly If high quality printing is desired the printing head should always be kept clean to prevent buildup of grime 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 Damage to the platen may impair the accuracy of printing 10 What to Do lf If you want to completely stop the operation of the PNC 5000 turn off the power switch If the PNC 5000 doesn t run Is the PNC 5000 power on Turn on the power See 5 2 Powering On Is the unit in SETUP status the If the SETUP LED is not illuminated make sure the material is loaded correctly SETUP LED is lit and press the SETUP key to illuminate the SETUP LED Is the PAUSE LED illuminated If the PAUSE key has been pressed and the PAUSE LED is lighted the unit has been paused see 5 7 Pausing Operations To resume printing or cutting press the PAUSE key again The PAUSE LED is extinguished and printing or cutting resumes To terminate printing or cutting first stop the transmission of printing or cutting instructions from the computer to the PNC 5000 Then press the SETUP key
9. switch is in off position 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 A CAUTION A A VORSICHT A PRUDENCE A PRECAUCION ACAUTELA KEEP HANDS AWAY WHEN CUTTING TOOL IS IN MOTION REGARDEZ BIEN OU VOUS METTEZ LES MAINS LORSQUE L OUTIL DE DECOUPE FONCTIONNE YEARS OF MANUFACTURE MODEL NAME See the MODEL given on the rating plate 1996 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 Thank you very much for purchasing the lt Color CAMM gt Model PNC 5000 e 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 transferal in whole or in part of this manual is prohibited e 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 t
10. 2 left 110 mm 4 3 8 or more 6 5 mm 25 mm 1 or more 5 16 ere Printing Cutting area 6 5mm 25 mm 1 5 16 8 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 a 9 Care and Maintenance 10 What to Do If 9 Care and Maintenance e Be sure to turn off the power to the PNC 5000 before cleaning e Never attempt to oil or lubricate the mechanism Cleaning the main unit For routine cleaning use a soft piece of cloth Printing head Cleaning the printing head 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 Open the cover and
11. and POWER ERROR LED blink simultaneously Is the material loaded correctly Load the material correctly see 5 5 Loading Removing the Material Does the front of the material stick out to the front surface of the PNC 5000 Is the length of the loaded material too short Roland E DIGITAL GROUP B3010896BE R3 1
12. be shielded For Canada CLASS B NOTICE This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communica tions CLASSE B AVIS Cet appareil num rique ne d passe pas les limites de la classe B au niveau des missions de bruits radio lectriques fix s dans le R glement des signaux parasites par le minist re canadien des Communications ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1227 Ohkubo cho Hamamatsu shi Shizuoka ken JAPAN 432 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
13. bjects do not become caught in the moving parts Press the side of the switch marked 5 Basic Operation 5 3 Installing Removing a Blade NOTICE Do not touch the tip of the blade This could impair the cutting performance of the blade Installation Insert blade into the blade holder until it 2 Support the tool securing screw from below and install the blade snaps into place with an audible click holder Insert the blade holder until the collar is flush with the carriage Push pin Cutting carriage Blade f Adjusting the When stock vinyl film is to Tighten the cap until be cut tighten the cap all gap is eliminated Cutter Blade the way 2 5 mm about 0 1 of blade extension Amount of cutter blade Turn the cap as extension 2 5 mm about shown by the arrow j 0 1 maximum length Blade adjustment may be necessary when cutting material whose carrier paper is thinner than the material itself cutting material with no carrier paper l 2 E Gap i IL Amount of cutter INI Ly Thickness of the blade extension i Amount of cutter blade II sheet portion p extension 0 mm Turn the cap as shown by the t Turn the cap as arrow to align the tip of the shown by the arrow blade with the tip of the cap Thickness of the carrier paper NOTICE 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
14. cutting Make sure that the material travels correctly through the machine If roll material is used print or cut only after first pulling out the amount of material that is to be used The PNC 5000 is not designed to pull material off rolls Make sure that the left and right edges of the material do not touch the inner surfaces of the PNC 5000 during operation Such contact may damage the material and could also make it impossible to advance the material thus causing it to slip The POWER ERROR LED is blinking Are the application software settings Check the following items correct e Output device specifications select a device name that matches the instruc tion system If the wrong device is selected an incorrect instruction may be output resulting in an error e Communication parameters e Other settings Check the software user s manual and set it up correctly If connected via the serial port do the Set the DIP switches correctly see 5 1 DIP Switch Settings communication parameters for the PNC 5000 match those of the computer PAUSE LED and POWER ERROR LED blink simultaneously Is the ribbon cartridge installed correctly Install the ribbon cartridge correctly on the printing carriage see 5 4 Installing a Ribbon Cartridge Has the ink ribbon been used up If there is no more ink ribbon left for printing replace the ribbon cartridge with a new one see 5 4 Installing a Ribbon Cartridge SETUP LED
15. eee roland Ps DIGITAL GROUP by ROLAND DIGITAL GROUP PNC 5000 USER S MANUAL Color CAMA 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 B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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
16. eseeeesssecessseseesseeeeaees 13 Samy elo 0 1 lt a Blad seen nt a ee E ee eee 13 9 Care and MaintenanhCe iii eee 14 10 Wo TO DOI ei E E EE A AE iaia 14 11 Specifications of PNC 5000 ooo cc iii 17 Clipart used this manual is from Corel DRAW Copyright 1995 ROLAND DG CORPORATION a Typographic Conventions To Ensure Safe Use A This indicates a point requiring particular care to ensure safe use of the product Typographic Conventions This manual uses typographic conventions which are outlined at the right A DANGER Failure to heed this message will result in serious injury or death A WARNING Failure to heed this message may result in serious injury or death A CAUTION Failure to heed this message may result in minor injury Indicates important information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use A CAUTION Ensure the safety of the area around the platen before switching on the power A WARNING Never disassemble or modify this product Do not step on or damage the power A CAUTION When pulling the power cord from an electrical socket be cord or allow heavy objects to be placed atop it Failure to heed may result in The carriage moves simultaneously electrocution when the power is switched on or fire A ON sure to grip the plug A CAUTION Do not place hands near the pla
17. ested as much as possible If you find any misprint or error please inform us Table of Contents Typographic Conventions i 2 A To Ensure Safe USE ii 2 A About the Labels Affixed to the Unit 2 To Ensure Corect 0S ec srpictess vacnaree tess seis feet e E E E E E E EE 2 1 Checking Supplied Items jarcssisscscsscsissaseosvacapatsanetaootecbysusiosiecedslcusnorens ee iatateateaceanateboieuonseVanguinchaonsnonnssendaaes 3 2 Part Names and Functions 0 000000 i 3 L WROTE GW lia ni i ii 3 22 RIV tti 3 23 PERITI ara 4 3 Set up and Connections i 5 4 What the PNC 5000 Can Do i 5 5 Pasi OPEO ee ire 6 St DP VC eN do E E E 6 e ROIO 6 5 3 Installing Removing a Blade ii 7 5 4 Installing a Ribbon Cartridge 8 5 5 Loading Removing the Malefrial ssaa 9 5 6 Downloading Printing Cutting Data 9 5 7 Pausing Operations sssiavasiersaiiiiiriiar ca 10 5 8 Removing and Reloading a Printed Material for Cutting cccsceeseeeeseeeeteeeeneeees 10 5 9 Cutting Test to Check Cutter Force sissies aseosseanssaovscaan ritirare ir 11 5 10 Penormming a SH i E EATEN TREAS ETE 11 FTE FOWAO ar A nn 11 6 Printing and Cutting Samples ccc ccsscccsseccsseccesecessecessesesseeesssecssesessesessseeeeeees 12 7 About the Printing Cutting Area ccccccssscccesseeeesssecesssecessece
18. 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 NOTICE Never move the tool carriage by hand Damage and poor performance may result 1 Lower the sheet loading levers to raise the 5 Move the left hand pinch roller to align pinch rollers it with the edge of the materials 2 Makes sure the right hand pinch roller is positioned above the right hand grit roller If it is not move the right hand pinch roller to the right until the two rollers touch 3 Pass the material between the pinch rollers and the grit roller Before attempting to move the pinch roller be sure to lower the sheet loading lever 4 Align with the guide lines When using roll material Pull out the length to be used from the roll material 1 Set the accessory roller base in back of the unit 2 Pass the end of the material between the pinch rollers and Roll material the grit rollers so that it extends from the front of the unit Place the Roller base parallel to the unit Roller base Rear Front The SETUP LED lights up Sheet loading lever Removal To remove a portion that has been print or cut on roll material use the cutter tool included with the PNC 5000 Press the SETUP key O The SETUP LED goes out 4 Sheet loading lever The carriages moves to the left edge of Remove the material the printing cutting area
19. head not pinched when the cover is closed Remove the stopper Changing the ribbon cartridge while printing is in progress 1 Press the PAUSE key to stop operation of the PNC 5000 2 Remove the ribbon cartridge The PAUSE LED and POWER ERROR LED will blink simultaneously 3 Install the second ribbon cartridge then press the PAUSE key again If the ink ribbon runs out while printing 1 If the ink ribbon runs out during printing operation stops The PAUSE LED and POWER ERROR LED will blink simultaneously 2 Remove the old ribbon cartridge 3 Install a new ribbon cartridge then press the PAUSE key Be sure to install an ink ribbon of the same type as the old one If the PAUSE LED and POWER ERROR LED blink simultaneously These two LEDs will blink simultaneously if the ink ribbon has been removed or if the ink ribbon has been used up In this case remove the old ink ribbon if one is present and install a new ink ribbon then press the PAUSE key 5 Basic Operation 5 5 Loading Removing the Material Loading the Material Material with a width horizontal dimension of 279 4 mm 11 to 406 4 mm 16 can be loaded Any length vertical dimension of 110 mm 4 3 8 or more is acceptable A CAUTION e The tool carriage moves when the SETUP key is pressed Take care to ensure that your hands or other objects do not get caught in the moving parts A soiled material may impair printing accuracy If dirt or oils
20. on required please consult your dealer 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 connection When the PNC 5000 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 SW 5 Detects automatically the front edge of loaded material To detect the front edge of loaded material set SW 5 to ON en abled SW 6 Detects length of cut material automatically Switch to ON enabled when loading sheet material and OFF disabled when loading roll 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 Sets the weight of the material SW 8 which controls the material weight should normally be set to OFF light Cutting speed slows down when switch is turned ON but the force used to move the material and the blade increases SW 9 Switch on if wish for crop marks to be printed automatically Switch off to avoid crop marks 5 2 Powering On ON I POWER e O A CAUTION When the power switch is pressed to power on the unit the tool carriage moves Use caution to ensure that your hands or other o
21. sing needs to be done on the cutting carriage in the When done reload the material in the same position used for printing and press same way as a blade holder the SETUP key The SETUP LED goes out AAA E E E OL 6 8 Z 9 S 7 lt 2 Set the align point PTC A 1 Setthe base point Use the cursor keys to S Rear Use the cursor keys to move the tip of the move the tip of the alignment tool to the FO alignment tool to the Square crop mark at the Square crop mark at the lower left area of the Front lower right area of the material then press the material then press the ALIGN POINT SET key OOOS DN d BASE POINT SET key The ALIGN POINT SET LED lights up The BASE POINT SET LED lights up gt a A 2 1 ALIGN ASET BASE 6 Remove the alignment tool from the cutting carriage and install a blade f Send the cutting data from the computer NOTICE When reloading material be sure to make the settings described above Crop marks or other marks that have been set with application software cannot be used 5 Basic Operation 5 9 Cutting Test to Check Cutter Force Before cutting you may wish to perform a cutting test to learn whether the unit cut satisfactorily If cutting is to be continued on the same material there is no need to perform a cutting test Move the cutter force control slider all the way to the left minimum cutter force Use the and Press the TEST key
22. strong electrical noise Avoid excessively dusty or damp places Never leave the unit in a place that is subject to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures Because it is normal for this device to emit heat when in operation never place it in an area with poor ventilation e Do not try to pick up or move the PNC 5000 by grasping the top area of the unit Be sure to use both hands to grip the PNC 5000 securely on the left and right sides e Always make sure that the power is off on both the computer and the PNC 5000 whenever any cables are connected or discon nected e Ensure that the power supply voltage in within 10 of the machine s rated voltage Cables are available separately One which you are sure matches ioe the model of computer being used should be selected Power connector Serial interface cable Serial connector or Parallel inout connector arallel INpu parallel connector Serial input connector Parallel interface cable 4 Here s What the PNC 5000 Can Do e Print color graphics on vinyl film and other materials e Custom cut vinyl film and other materials e Print color graphics on vinyl film and other materials and then immediately custom cut the material 5 Basic Operation 5 Basic Operation 5 1 DIP Switch Settings OFFS ON pip switch Function OFF ON DIP switches settings must be made only when the power is turned off C sws Party omo evin swo mose Opti
23. tance accuracy cannot be guaranteed when line pitch correction has been performed Stick Line pitch is too narrow and ink overlaps 4 Line pitch correction Set to Wide or Extra Wide Merry Christmas 9 Line pitch is too wide and spaces appear between lines Line pitch correction Set to Narrow or Extra Narrow correction no correction Lighted Blinking PAUSE LED Blinking display pattern BASE POINT SET BASE POINT SET Dark Dark ALIGN POINT SET ALIGN POINT SET PAUSE Dark PAUSE Lighted s N Va 7 i PAUSE Blinking BASE POINT SET Lighted _ 7 BASE POINT SET Dark BASE POINT SET Blinking N gt 5 ALIGN POINT SET ALIGN POINT SET ALIGN POINT SET 6 Printing and Cutting Samples 7 About the Printing Cutting Area 8 About the Blade Printing with a width of 210 mm or more using a 4 color ribbon cartridge C 381 mm 15 maximum printing cutting width S 210 mm 8 1 4 length of the ink ribbon 4 171 mm 6 11 16 OK No good Ink ribbon seam 4 Take steps to ensure that the printing data does not overlap with the ink ribbon seam 7 About the Printing Cutting Area Factory default When DIP switch SW 5 front When DIP switch SW 6 cut edge sense is ON enabled sheet mode is ON enabled Pinch roller left Pinch roller left Pinch roller 50 mm
24. ten while in operation A CAUTION Do not inadvertently allow the hands hair or necktie near the carriage while in operation A CAUTION Handle the blade with care A CAUTION Do not install in an unstable or high location A CAUTION Do not allow liquids metal objects or flammables inside the machine Do not install the machine on the edge of a table or it may fall f PI T Fire or breakdown may result A About the Labels Affixed to the Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product The following figure describes the location AC ARA A ROLAND DG CORPORATION Do not allow the hands near the platen while in operation SERIAL NO OOO O MADE IN JAPAN Rating plate N a To Ensure Correct Use This product is a Do not install in an area precision instrument and subject to dust high must be handled with humidity or poor than the specified ventilation voltage Med CI a Do not connect to an AC outlet that supplies other When the unit is not in use for an extended period detach the electrical plug from the AC outlet 1 Checking Supplied Items 2 Part Names and Functions 1 Checking Supplied Items Check the following to make sure that you received all the items that were shipped along with the unit e Head Cleaner Hexagonal Screw Driver e Cleaning Sheet for Printing Head e User s Manual e Power Cord 1 e Thermal transfer ribbon car
25. the material For more details see section 5 8 Removing POWE R ER ROR LED and Reloading Printed Material for Cutting Lights when the power is switched on and flashes wh i ted ashes when an error 1s generate POWER Cu rsor Keys ERROR Pressing the gt 4 and v keys causes the tool or material to move in the specified direction Nes A The SETUP LED and POWER ERROR LED blink simultaneously The SETUP LED and POWER ERROR LED blink simultaneously if material is not loaded correctly See 5 5 Loading Removing Material for an explanation of how to load material The PAUSE LED and POWER ERROR LED blink simultaneously The PAUSE LED and POWER ERROR LED blink simultaneously if no ribbon cartridge is installed or if the ink ribbon has run out For more details see 5 4 Installing a Ribbon Cartridge 3 Set up and Connections 4 What the PNC 5000 Can Do 3 Set up and Connections When arranging setup space for the PNC 5000 make sure you have a space that is at least 905 mm 35 11 16 wide 500 mm 19 11 16 in depth and 220 mm 8 11 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 NOTICE e Avoid installing the PNC 5000 in the following conditions as this may result in damage to the machine Avoid places subject to
26. the power while the Off printing head is lowered Doing so may damage the head and impair printing performance Printing head is lowered POWER A O Press the side of OFF Ribbon cartridge Platen the switch marked with O e When the unit is not in use keep the pinch rollers raised The pinch rollers may be deformed if left engaged e If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period of time disconnect the unit from the power outlet 6 Printing and Cutting Samples 6 Printing and Cutting Samples Removing the blank space surrounding a picture Cutting outline Material me Adding color to a border Stick gt Cutting outline Merry Material Christmas Correcting Line Pitch Line pitch Correct How to Correct Line Pitch Hold down the SETUP key and switch on the power Pressing the 4 or key changes the pattern in which the PAUSE LED BASE POINT SET LED and ALIGN POINT SET LED light up This pattern indicates the current line pitch Use the table at right as a reference to press the 4 and keys and make the desired line pitch setting After making the setting press the SETUP key the SETUP LED will light up If material is not loaded be sure to load one before pressing the SETUP key 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 Dis
27. tridge il e Blade Carbide zd e Blade Holder a Roller Base sd e Cutter Tool e Material for Test Cuts 1 e Alignment Tool a si 1 1 2 Part Names and Functions 2 1 Front View Cutting Carriage Printing Carri age The blade holder is mounted here The ribbon cartridge is mounted here i Pinch Roller Right This presses the material against the grit roller Pinch Roller Left Press material against the grit roller When loading material place the left roller inside the left edge of the Serial RS 232C Input Connector material to correctly track it through the machine In a serial configuration connect the serial cable here This cable carries data to your computer Parallel Centronics Input Connector In a parallel configuration connect the parallel cable here This cable carries data to your computer Platen Grit Roller Left Guide Line l Align the material with these lines when loading DIP Switches Used to make various settings Grit Roller Right Cutter Force Control Slider Sets the down force for the cutting tool Operation Panel 2 2 Rear View Power Connector AC IN This connector accepts standard AC power cord Guide Line Align the material with these lines when loading Power Switch Sheet Loading Lever Used to raise or lower the pinch rollers when loading or unloading material 2 Part Names and Functions 2 3 Operation Panel
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