USER'S MANUAL
PNC-960
PNC-910
* This User's Manual is intended for PNC-960 and PNC-910.
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.
ROLAND DG CORPORATIONROLAND DG CORPORATION
ROLAND DG CORPORATIONROLAND DG CORPORATION
ROLAND DG CORPORATION
1227 Ohkubo-cho, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN 432
MODEL NAME : See the MODEL given on the rating label.
RELEVANT DIRECTIVE : EC MACHINERY DIRECTIVE (89/392/EEC)
EC LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE (73/23/EEC)
EC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE (89/336/EEC)
1997
YEARS OF
MANUFACTURE
For Canada
CLASS B NOTICE
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
CLASSE B AVIS
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.
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Table of Contents
Thank you very much for purchasing the CAMM-1 PNC-960/910.
- 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............................................................................................................................................. ii
To Ensure Safe Use.................................................................................................................. iii
About the Labels Affixed to the Unit ................................................................iv
To Ensure Correct Use..................................................................................................................................... iv
1 Checking Supplied Items ...................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Part Names and Functions
2-1 Front View.......................................................................................................................................................... 1
2-2 Rear View ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
2-3 Operation Panel ...................................................................................................................................................................2
3 Basic Operation
3-1 Setting Up and Connection..................................................................................................................................................3
3-2 DIP Switch Settings.............................................................................................................................................................4
3-3 Installing/Removing a Blade ............................................................................................................................................... 5
3-4 Loading/Removing the Material..........................................................................................................................................6
3-5 Setting the Origin Point — , , , , ORIGIN SET Keys .......................................................................................... 10
3-6 Cutting Test to Check Blade Force — , , , , and TEST Keys .............................................................................. 11
3-7 Downloading Cutting Data.................................................................................................................................................. 12
3-8 Applying the Completed Cutout..........................................................................................................................................13
3-9 When Cutting is Completed ................................................................................................................................................ 13
4 Settings For Each Function
4-1 Using a material effectively and cutting along the vertical dimension (Rotate function) — ROTATE Key and ROTATE LED ....... 15
4-2 Plotting on Paper Media — PEN MODE Key and PEN MODE LED ....................................................................... 16
5 About the Blade...................................................................................................................................................... 17
6 What to do if............................................................................................................................................................ 18
7 Instruction Support Chart...................................................................................................................................... 19
8 Character Sets........................................................................................................................................................ 20
9 Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................... 21
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Typographic Conventions
Copyright © 1996 ROLAND DG CORPORATION
Typographic Conventions
This manual uses certain typographic symbols, outlined below.
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.
: Indicates important information to prevent machine breakdown or
malfunction and ensure correct use.
: Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use.
Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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To Ensure Safe Use
To Ensure Safe Use
Never disassemble or modify
this product.
Do not step on or damage the power
cord, or allow heavy objects to be
placed atop it. Failure to heed this may
result in
electrocution
or fire.
Handle the power cord with care. 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 unstable or
high location.
Do not
installation the
machine on the
edge of a table,
or it may fall.
Handle the blade with care.
Ensure the safety of the area
around the platen before
switching on the power.
The carriage moves simultaneously
when the power is switched on.
Do not inadvertently allow the
hands, hair, or necktie near the
carriage while in operation.
Do not place hands near the
platen while in operation.
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About the Labels Affixed to the Unit/To Ensure Correct Use
About the Labels Affixed to the Unit
These labels are affixed to the body of this product. The following figure describes the location and content of these messages.
Do not allow the hands near the
platen while in operation.
To Ensure Correct Use
This product is a precision instrument
and must be handled with care.
Do not install in an area subject to dust,
high humidity or poor ventilation.
Do not connect to an AC outlet that
supplies other than the specified voltage.
When the unit is not in use for an
extended period, detach the electrical
plug from the AC outlet.
Rating label
1
Power Cord:1 Blade (ZEC-U1005):1 Blade Holder (XD-CH3):1 Roller Base:1
Cutter Tool:1 Tweezers:1 Test-use High-quality Paper/Material for
Test Cuts/Test-use Application Tape:
1 piece each
Test-use Water-based Fiber-tipped Pen:1
User's Manual:1 CAMM-1 DRIVER for windows 95:1 CAMM-1 DRIVER for windows 3.1:1
1 Checking Supplied Items/2 Part Names and Functions
Check the following to make sure that you received all the items that were shipped along with the unit.
*PNC-960 only
*PNC-960 only
*PNC-960 only
1 Checking Supplied Items
2 Part Names and Functions
2-1 Front View
* In this manual, the sections that explain both the PNC-960 and
the PNC-910 shown only illustrations of the PNC-960.
Movable Pinch Roller (Left)
Press material against the grit roller.
This is aligned with the left edge of the loaded
material and set in place.
Tool Carriage
The tool (blade or plotting pen) is
installed here. The tool carriage performs
the cutting by moving the tool left/right
or up/down.
Pen Force Control Slider
Sets the blade force to be used with the tool.
DIP Switches
Used to make various settings.
Serial (RS-232C) Input Connector
In a serial configuration, this connector is
where you need to connect the serial cable that
is used to communicate with your computer.
Operation Panel
Parallel (Centronics) Input Connector
In a parallel configuration, this connector is where
you need to connect the parallel cable in order to
communicate with your computer.
Movable Pinch Roller (Right)
Press material against the grit roller.
This is aligned with the right edge of the
loaded material and set in place.
Platen
The material is moved over the
platen.
Cutter Protector
The tool carriage moves
above the blade
protector, and cutting is
carried out here.
Grit Roller
This moves the material
to the front and rear.
Guide Line Mark
Material is loaded in
alignment with the guideline marks.
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2-2 Rear View
2-3 Operation Panel
Power Connector (AC IN)
This connector accepts standard AC
power cord.
Sheet Loading Lever
This moves the pinch rollers up and
down to load and release the material.
Power Switch
ON when switched to [I].
OFF when switched to [O].
* The TEST key and the position keys function only
when the SETUP LED is lighted, and the ROTATE key
functions only when the SETUP LED is not lit.
2 Part Names and Functions
SETUP Key
Press this to detect the width of the loaded
material and enable the unit for cutting.
Pressing this while operation is paused deletes
the data sent from the computer.
PAUSE Key
When pressed once, this temporarily halts
cutting in progress. Pressing this key again
releases the paused state.
PEN MODE Key
Press this to perform plotting with a pen on
paper. (Be sure to load a pen in the tool
carriage.)
ROTATE Key
Pressing this key sets the origin point at the
bottom right of the material and rotates the
direction of cutting by 90°.
TEST Key
This performs a cutting test to check whether
blade force is correct.
ORIGIN SET Key
This sets the origin point for cutting to the
current tool position.
(Position Keys)
These are used to move the material or the tool
carriage.
SETUP LED
This lights up when the SETUP key is pressed.
Cutting can be performed when this is lit.
PAUSE LED
This lights up when the PAUSE key is pressed to
pause the PNC-960/910.
PEN MODE LED
This lights up when the PEN MODE key is
pressed.
ROTATE LED
This lights up when the ROTATE key has been
pressed.
TEST LED
This lights up when the TEST key is pressed.
POWER/ERROR LED
This lights up when the power is switched on,
and flashes when an error is generated.
The PEN MODE LED and POWER/ERROR LED blink simultaneously.
This flashes if the location of the pinch rollers is not correct, if DIP switch SW-9 on the PNC-960 is set to ON (piece material) and material
with a vertical length of 100 mm (3-15/16") or less has been loaded, or if SW-9 is set to ON and there is no material over the front and rear paper sensors.
For more details, see "3-4 Loading/Removing the Material".
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3 Basic Operation
3 Basic Operation
3-1 Setting Up and Connection
When arranging setup space for the PNC-960, make sure you have a space that is at least 950 mm (37-7/16") wide, 500 mm (19-11/
16") in depth, and 230 mm (9-1/16") in height. For the PNC-910, a space that is at least 650 mm (25-5/8") wide, 500 mm (19-11/16")
in depth, and 230 mm (9-1/16") in height.
Since the material moves during 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.
- Do not try to pick up or move the PNC-960/910 by grasping the top area of the unit. Be sure to use both hands to grip the PNC960/910 securely on the left and right sides.
- Connect the cable to either the parallel or the serial port. Be sure that the power to both the computer and the main unit is
switched off when connecting the cable.
- Avoid places subject to strong electrical noise.
- Avoid excessively dusty or damp places.
- Never leave the unit in a place that is subject to direct sunlight, or where the temperature could go to extremes.
- Since it is normal for this device to emit heat when in operation, never place it where it is poorly ventilated and such heat cannot
dissipate.
Power cord
* Cables are available separately. One which you are
sure matches the model of computer being used
should be selected.
Serial interface cable
(Connect to the serial input port.)
Serial connector
or
Parallel connector
Parallel interface cable
(Connect to the parallel input port.)
* When the PNC-960/910 is connected to the computer via the serial
port, the communication parameters (Baud, Data, Parity, Stop,
etc.) for the PNC-960/910 need to match the port settings on the
computer. Use the DIP switches on the right-hand side of the PNC960/910 to make these settings. Refer to "3-2 DIP Switch
Settings" to make the correct settings.
Serial input connector
Parallel input connector
Power outlet
Power connector
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