Roland PNC-5000 User Manual

USER'S MANUAL

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 be shielded.

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 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.

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 Communications.

CLASSE B

AVIS

Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de la classe B au niveau des émissions de bruits radio - électriques fixés dans le Réglement des signaux parasites par le ministère canadien des Communications.

KEEP HANDS AWAY WHEN CUTTING TOOL IS IN MOTION.

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REGARDEZ BIEN OU VOUS METTEZ LES MAINS LORSQUE L' OUTIL DE DECOUPE FONCTIONNE.

	ROLAND DG CORPORATION		YEARS OF
			MANUFACTURE
	1227 Ohkubo-cho, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN 432
			1996
	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

Thank you very much for purchasing the <Color CAMM> Model PNC-5000.

•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.

•Unauthorized copying or transferal, 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.

•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.

Table of Contents

Typographic Conventions ..........................................................................................................................			2
	To Ensure Safe Use ................................................................................................................		2
	About the Labels Affixed to the Unit ...............................................................		2
	To Ensure Correct Use .............................................................................................................................		2
1	Checking Supplied Items ......................................................................................................................		3
2	Part Names and Functions ...................................................................................................................		3
	2-1	Front View .......................................................................................................................................	3
	2-2	Rear View ........................................................................................................................................	3
	2-3	Operation Panel .............................................................................................................................	4
3	Set-up and Connections .......................................................................................................................		5
4	What the PNC-5000 Can Do ..................................................................................................................		5
5	Basic Operation .......................................................................................................................................		6
	5-1	DIP Switch Settings .......................................................................................................................	6
	5-2	Powering On ...................................................................................................................................	6
	5-3	Installing/Removing a Blade .........................................................................................................	7
	5-4	Installing a Ribbon Cartridge ........................................................................................................	8
	5-5	Loading/Removing the Material ...................................................................................................	9
	5-6	Downloading Printing/Cutting Data .............................................................................................	9
	5-7	Pausing Operations ....................................................................................................................	10
	5-8	Removing and Reloading a Printed Material for Cutting ......................................................	10
	5-9	Cutting Test to Check Cutter Force ...........................................................................................	11
	5-10	Performing a Self-test .................................................................................................................	11
	5-11	Powering Off .................................................................................................................................	11
6	Printing and Cutting Samples ..........................................................................................................		12
7	About the Printing/Cutting Area .......................................................................................................		13
8	About the Blade ....................................................................................................................................		13
9	Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................................................		14
10	What to Do If... ......................................................................................................................................		14
11	Specifications of PNC-5000 ...............................................................................................................		17

Clipart used this manual is from CorelDRAWTM

Copyright © 1995 ROLAND DG CORPORATION

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Typographic Conventions / To Ensure Safe Use

Typographic

Conventions

This manual uses typographic conventions which are outlined at the right.

This indicates a point requiring particular care to ensure safe use of the product.

								: Failure to heed this message will result in serious injury or death.
								: Failure to heed this message may result in serious injury or death.
								: Failure to heed this message may result in minor injury.
		NOTICE						: Indicates important information to prevent machine breakdown or
								malfunction and ensure correct use.
								: Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use.

To Ensure Safe Use

Never disassemble or modify this product.

Handle the power cord with care.

Do not step on or damage the power cord, or allow heavy objects to be placed atop it. Failure to heed may result in electrocution

or fire.

Ensure the safety of the area around the platen before switching on the power.

The carriage moves simultaneously when the power is switched on.

ON

When pulling the power cord from an electrical socket, be sure to grip the plug.

Do not allow liquids, metal objects or flammables inside the machine.

Fire or breakdown may result.

Do not install in an	Handle the blade	Do not inadvertently
unstable or high location.	with care.	allow the hands, hair, or
Do not install the machine on		necktie near the carriage
		while in operation.
the edge of a table, or it may
fall.

Do not place hands near the platen while in operation.

About the Labels

Affixed to the Unit

These labels are affixed to the body of this product.

The following figure describes the location.

Do not allow the hands near

the platen while in operation. Rating plate

To Ensure Correct Use

NOTICE	NOTICE	NOTICE		NOTICE
This product is a	Do not install in an area	Do not connect to an AC		When the unit is not in use
precision instrument and	subject to dust, high	outlet that supplies other		for an extended period,
must be handled with	humidity or poor	than the specified		detach the electrical plug
care.	ventilation.	voltage.		from the AC outlet.
		100 V 117 V 220 V		3
				2	1
		240 V	240 V

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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 Base	: 1	• Cutter Tool	: 1
• Material for Test Cuts	: 1	• Alignment Tool	: 1
• Head Cleaner	: 1	• Cleaning Sheet for Printing Head	: 1
• Hexagonal Screw Driver	: 1	• User's Manual	: 1

2 Part Names and Functions

2-1 Front View

Printing Carriage

The ribbon cartridge is mounted here.

Pinch Roller (Left)

Press material against the grit roller. When loading material, place the left roller inside the left edge of the material to correctly track it through the machine.

Cutting Carriage

The blade holder is mounted here.

Pinch Roller (Right)

This presses the material against the grit roller.

Serial (RS-232C) Input Connector

In a serial configuration, connect the serial cable here. This cable carries data to your computer.

Platen

Grit Roller (Left)

Guide Line

Align the material with these lines when loading.

Grit Roller (Right)

Operation Panel

Parallel (Centronics) Input Connector

In a parallel configuration, connect the parallel cable here. This cable carries data to your computer.

DIP Switches

Used to make various settings.

Cutter Force Control Slider

Sets the down force for the cutting tool.

2-2 Rear View

Guide Line

Align the material with these lines when loading.

Sheet Loading Lever

Used to raise or lower the pinch rollers when loading or unloading material.

Power Connector (AC IN)

This connector accepts standard AC power cord.

Power Switch

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2 Part Names and Functions

2-3 Operation Panel

SETUP LED

Lights when the SETUP key is pressed. Operations can be performed when lighted.

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.

ALIGN POINT SET LED

Lights when the align point is set.

TEST Key

Executes a cutting test to check material characteristics, cut quality, and suitable pressure for the blade.

TOOL UP/DOWN Key

Moves the tool move up or down.

POWER/ERROR LED

Lights when the power is switched on and flashes when an error is generated.

SETUP Key

Pressing this key after loading material detects the position of the pinch rollers and automatically 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 Key

When pressed once, this key temporarily halts operation in progress. Pressing this key again releases the paused state.

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.”

ALIGN POINT SET Key

When material has been reloaded, pressing this key sets the align point (the crop-mark position at the front-left edge of the material). For more details, see section “5-8 Removing and Reloading Printed Material for Cutting.”

(Cursor Keys)

Pressing the , , , and keys causes the tool or material to move in the specified direction.

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.”

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