Roland PNC-5000 Bedienungsanleitung

USER'S MANUAL[...]

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 ext[...]

1 Thank you very much for purchasing the <Color CAMM> Model PNC-5000. • T o 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. • Unauthorized copying or transferal, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibit[...]

2 The carriage moves simultaneously when the power is switched on. When pulling the power cord from an electrical socket, be sure to grip the plug. This indicates a point requiring particular care to ensure safe use of the product. T ypographic Conventions This manual uses typographic conventions which are outlined at the right. : Failure to heed t[...]

3 2 Part Names and Functions 2-1 Front V iew 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. • Power Cord : 1 • Thermal transfer ribbon cartridge : 1 • Blade (Carbide) : 1 • Blade Holder : 1 • Roller Bas[...]

4 SETUP LED Lights when the SETUP key is pressed. Operations can be performed when lighted. 2 Part Names and Functions 2-3 Operation Panel P AUSE LED Lights when the P AUSE key is pressed to stop the PNC-5000 temporarily . BASE POINT SET LED Lights when the base point is set. ALIGN POINT SET LED Lights when the align point is set. SETUP Key Pressin[...]

5 3 Set-up and Connections / 4 What the PNC-5000 Can Do • A void installing the PNC-5000 in the following conditions, as this may result in damage to the machine. A void places subject to strong electrical noise. A void excessively dusty or damp places. Never leave the unit in a place that is subject to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures. Be[...]

6 DIP switch Function OFF ON SW-1 Baud rate 9600 19200 SW-2 Parity Disable Enable SW-3 Parity ODD EVEN SW-4 Handshake Hardwire XON/XOFF SW-5 Front edge sense Disable Enable SW-6 Cut sheet mode Disable Enable SW-7 Blade offset 0.25 0.5* SW-8 Long output mode Light Heavy SW-9 Crop mark mode OFF ON SW-10 (Not Used) –– 5 Basic Operation 5 Basic Ope[...]

7 5 Basic Operation T ool-securing screw 1 Press the push-pin and remove the blade from the blade holder. 2 If a blade was used, wipe the blade with a soft cloth to remove any material that may cling to it. Leave the tool-securing screw loose. T ightening the screw makes it more difficult to install the blade holder . 1) Loosen 2) Remove the blade [...]

8 5 Basic Operation 5-4 Installing a Ribbon Cartridge NOTICE • 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. • If a single-color ink ribbon has been used for printing, do not attempt to print overtop of this with a four -color ink[...]

9 5 Basic Operation 5-5 Loading/Removing the Material Loading the Material Material with a width (horizontal dimension) of 279.4 mm (1 1") to 406.4 mm (16") can be loaded. Any length (vertical dimension) of 1 10 mm (4-3/8") or more is acceptable. • The tool carriage moves when the SETUP key is pressed. T ake care to ensure that you[...]

10 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 . 1) Halt transmission of printing or cutting instructions from the computer . 2) Press the SETUP key . 1 2 Press the P AUSE key . Printing or cutting is paused. The P AUSE LED lights up T o [...]

11 5-9 Cutting T est 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). 1 2 * Note that an[...]

12 6 Printing and Cutting Samples Removing the blank space surrounding a picture Adding color to a border 6 Printing and Cutting Samples Material Material Stick Stick Cutting outline Cutting outline Correcting Line Pitch Line pitch: Correct Line pitch is too narrow , and ink overlaps. Line-pitch correction: Set to “Wide” or “Extra Wide” Lin[...]

13 6 Printing and Cutting Samples / 7 About the Printing/Cutting Area / 8 About the Blade 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 repl[...]

14 9 Care and Maintenance / 10 What to Do If... Cleaning the main unit For routine cleaning, use a soft piece of cloth. Cleaning the printing head 9 Care and Maintenance • Be sure to turn off the power to the PNC-5000 before cleaning. • Never attempt to oil or lubricate the mechanism. NOTICE Open the cover and remove the ribbon cartridge. T o r[...]

15 10 What to Do If... Are the computer and the PNC-5000 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- tio[...]

16 10 What to Do If... The material slips away from the pinch rollers during operation Are the sheet loading levers on both the left and right sides raised? If a sheet loading lever has not been raised, then the material has not been secured in place. Make sure that the pinch rollers on the left and right sides are within the boundaries of the mate[...]

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