Roland Camm-1Pro Series, Camm-1Pro GX-640, Camm-1Pro GX-500, Camm-1Pro GX-400, Camm-1Pro GX-300 User Manual
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User's Manual
Thank you very much for purchasing this product.
To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product's performance, please be sure to read through this
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Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibited.
The contents of this operation manual and the specications 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 nd any misprint or error,
please inform us.
Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this
product, regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product.
Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur with respect to any
article made using this product.
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For the USA
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMIS-
SION 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.
Unauthorized changes or modication to this system can void
the users authority to operate this equipment.
Use only I/O cables that have been designed and
manufactured specically for this device.
For Canada
NOTICE
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
NOTICE
Grounding Instructions
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with
an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into
a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not t the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor
with insulation having an outer surface that is green with
or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug
is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding
conductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualied 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.
AVIS
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes
les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.
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.
For California
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects and other reproductive harm.
For EU Countries
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.
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 o 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 EU Countries
Manufacturer:
ROLAND DG CORPORATION
1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, 431-2103 JAPAN
The authorized representative in the EU:
Roland DG Corporation, German Oce Halskestrasse 7, 47877 Willich, Germany
Operating Instructions
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ..........................................................................................1
To Ensure Safe Use .................................................................................4
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ................................................................10
Important Notes on Handling and Use ........................................................16
Chapter 1 Getting Started ................................................................................17
Part Names and Functions ..........................................................................18
Front ....................................................................................................................................................18
Rear ......................................................................................................................................................19
Operation Panel ..............................................................................................................................20
Menu List .....................................................................................................21
Menu List ...........................................................................................................................................21
Chapter 2 Basic Operation ...............................................................................25
Loading the Material (Roll Material) ............................................................26
Acceptable Material Width and Maximum Cutting Width ..............................................26
Loading Roll Material ....................................................................................................................26
Installing a Blade / Adjustment of a Blade ...................................................35
Installing a Blade .............................................................................................................................35
Cutting Test .......................................................................................................................................36
Adjusting the Blade Force ...........................................................................................................38
Adjusting the Cutting Speed ......................................................................................................39
Starting / Quitting Cutting ............................................................................40
Setting the Origin Point ...............................................................................................................40
Material Test Feed ...........................................................................................................................40
Downloading Cutting Data .........................................................................................................41
To Sever the Material .....................................................................................................................41
Pausing and Resuming Cutting .................................................................................................41
To Change the Cutting Speed or Blade Force During Cutting .......................................42
When Cutting is Completed .......................................................................................................42
Chapter 3 Part of Practice ................................................................................45
Detailed Cutting-condition Settings .............................................................46
Adjusting the Blade Extension ..................................................................................................46
Adjusting the Blade Oset ..........................................................................................................47
Changing the Speed When Raised (Up Speed) ...................................................................47
Settings for Cutting Quality ........................................................................................................48
Details of the Origin-point Location and Cutting Area .................................49
The Location of the Origin Point Immediately After Loading Material .......................49
Coordinate Rotation Settings.....................................................................................................51
About the Cutting Area ................................................................................................................52
To Perform Lengthy Cutting ........................................................................53
Lengthy Cutting: Points to Remember ...................................................................................53
Lengthy Cutting: Loading Material ..........................................................................................53
Repeating the Same Cutting .......................................................................56
Repeating the Same Cutting ......................................................................................................56
Front Loading ..............................................................................................57
What is the Front Loading ...........................................................................................................57
Loading Material .............................................................................................................................57
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The Overcut Feature ...................................................................................61
The Memory Feature ...................................................................................62
The Crop Mark Feature ...............................................................................64
Performing Test Feed of Material Automatically ..........................................69
Using Various Kind of the Materials ............................................................70
Setting the Cutting Area Using the Operation Panel ........................................................58
Setting the Cutting Area Using the CAMM-1 Driver ..........................................................59
About the Overcut Feature .........................................................................................................61
Setting Overcutting to [ENABLE] ..............................................................................................61
About the Memory Feature ........................................................................................................62
To Store in Memory ........................................................................................................................62
Calling Up ..........................................................................................................................................63
Deleting Settings ............................................................................................................................63
About the Crop Mark Feature ....................................................................................................64
Using the Included Program ......................................................................................................64
Using a Program Other Than the Included Program .........................................................65
If the Printing and Cutting Positions Are Misaligned ........................................................68
Performing Test Feed of Material Automatically .................................................................69
Using the Cut Material ..................................................................................................................70
Using the Material Easy to be Winkled/Hard to be Fed ....................................................71
Important Note and Advice in Using Special Material ......................................................72
Chapter 4 Maintenance / FAQ ..........................................................................73
Maintenance ................................................................................................74
Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................74
Consumable Items .........................................................................................................................75
How to Replace the Separating Knife .....................................................................................76
Self-test Operation Check............................................................................................................77
What to Do If ….. .........................................................................................78
The Machine Doesn’t Run. ...........................................................................................................78
Cut Lines Are Uneven or Not Cut Attractively. .....................................................................79
Uncut Areas Remain or the Material Is Not Cut ...................................................................79
The Carrier Paper Is Cut ................................................................................................................80
The Material Rise Up During Cutting, and the Blade Scratches the Material............80
The Start and End Points for Cutting Are Not Same ..........................................................80
Blank Areas Are Produced On the Material ...........................................................................80
Flat Material Cannot be Set Up As “PIECE” (the length is not displayed) ....................81
The Material Slips Away From the Pinch Rollers During the Cutting Process ...........81
A Message Appears .......................................................................................................................82
Responding to an Error Message ..............................................................................................82
Chapter 5 Main Specications .........................................................................85
Selecting the Material and Blade ................................................................86
Material and Blade Combinations ............................................................................................86
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List of Functions ..........................................................................................87
Control-key Functions ..................................................................................................................87
Description of Menu Items .........................................................................................................88
Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ..........................93
Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels...............................................93
Interface Specications ...............................................................................94
Serial ....................................................................................................................................................94
USB .......................................................................................................................................................94
Serial connector ..............................................................................................................................94
USB connector .................................................................................................................................95
XY-RS-34 serial cable connection .............................................................................................95
Specications ..............................................................................................96
This document is the setup guide for four models: GX-640/500/400/300.
Also, most of the gures in this document depict the GX-500
Table of Contents
Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Copyright © 2010 Roland DG Corporation http://www.rolanddg.co.jp/
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To Ensure Safe Use
Improper handling or operation of this machine may result in injury or damage to property. Points
which must be observed to prevent such injury or damage are described as follows.
About WARNING and CAUTION Notices
WARNING
CAUTION
About the Symbols
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings. The specic meaning
of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. The symbol at
left means "danger of electrocution."
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The
specic 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.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specic 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.
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or
material damage should the unit be used improperly.
Note: Material damage refers to damage or other adverse eects caused
with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals
or pets.
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Incorrect operation may cause injury
To Ensure Safe Use
WARNING
Be sure to follow the operation procedures described in this documentation.
Never allow anyone unfamiliar with the
usage or handling of the machine to
touch it.
Incorrect usage or handling may lead to an
accident.
Keep children away from the machine.
The machine includes areas and components that pose a hazard to children and
may result in injury, blindness, choking, or
other serious accident.
Never operate the machine while tired
or after ingesting alcohol or any medication.
Operation requires unimpaired judgment.
Impaired judgment may result in an accident.
Never use the machine for any purpose
for which it is not intended, or use the
machine in an undue manner that exceeds its capacity.
Doing so may result in injury or re.
For accessories (optional and consumable items, power cord, and the like), use
only genuine articles compatible with
this machine.
Incompatible items may lead to an accident.
WARNING
Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or
modify the machine.
Doing so may result in re, electrical shock,
or injury. Entrust repairs to a trained service
technician.
CAUTION
Exercise caution to avoid being pinched
or becoming caught.
Inadvertent contact with certain areas may
cause the hand or ngers to be pinched or
become caught. Use care when performing
operations.
Never attempt operation while wearing a
necktie, necklace, or loose clothing. Bind
long hair securely.
Such items may become caught in the machine, resulting in injury.
Conduct operations in a clean, brightly
lit location.
Working in a location that is dark or cluttered
may lead to an accident, such as becoming
caught in the machine as the result of an
inadvertent stumble.
Never climb or lean on the machine.
The machine is not made to support a person. Climbing or leaning on the machine
may dislodge components and cause a slip
or fall, resulting in injury.
Before attempting cleaning, maintenance, or attachment or detachment of
optional items, disconnect the power
cord.
Attempting such operations while the machine is connected to a power source may
result in injury or electrical shock.
Caution: cutting tool.
This machine has an internal tool. To avoid
injury, handle the tool with care.
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To Ensure Safe Use
Danger of electrical short, shock, electrocution, or re
WARNING
Connect to an electrical outlet that complies with this machine's ratings (for
voltage, frequency, and current).
Incorrect voltage or insufcient current may
cause re or electrical shock.
Ratings
Never use out of doors or in any location where exposure to water or high
humidity may occur. Never touch with
wet hands.
Doing so may result in fire or electrical
shock.
Never allow any foreign object to get
inside. Never expose to liquid spills.
Inserting objects such as coins or matches
or allowing beverages to be spilled into the
ventilation ports may result in re or electrical shock. If anything gets inside, immediately disconnect the power cord and contact
your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
Never place any ammable object nearby.
Never use a combustible aerosol spray
nearby. Never use in any location where
gases can accumulate.
Combustion or explosion may be a danger.
WARNING
Handle the power cord, plug, and electrical outlet correctly and with care. Never
use any article that is damaged.
Using a damaged article may result in re
or electrical shock.
When using an extension cord or power
strip, use one that adequately satises
the machine's ratings (for voltage, frequency, and current).
Use of multiple electrical loads on a single
electrical outlet or of a lengthy extension
cord may cause re.
Connect to ground.
This can prevent re or electrical shock due
to current leakage in the event of malfunction.
Position so that the power plug is within
immediate reach at all times.
This is to enable quick disconnection of the
power plug in the event of an emergency. Install the machine next to an electrical outlet.
Also, provide enough empty space to allow
immediate access to the electrical outlet.
If sparking, smoke, burning odor, unusual
sound, or abnormal operation occurs, immediately unplug the power cord. Never
use if any component is damaged.
Continuing to use the machine may result in
re, electrical shock, or injury. Contact your
authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
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Important notes about the power cord, plug, and electrical outlet
To Ensure Safe Use
Never place any object on top or subject to
damage.
Never bend or twist with undue force.
Never allow to get wet.
Never make hot.
Never pull with undue force.
Never bundle, bind, or roll up.
Dust may cause re.
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To Ensure Safe Use
The total weigh of this machine reaches about 70kg (154 lb.).
WARNING
Install the machine in a location that is
level, stable, and able to bear the weight
of the machine.
The total weight of the machine may reach
about 70 kg (154 lb.) or more for the GX640 (, about 60 kg (132 lb.) or more for the
GX-500, about 55 kg (121 lb.) or more for
the GX-400, about 50 kg (110 lb.) or more
for the GX-300). Installation in an unsuitable
location may cause a major accident, including tip over, fall, or collapse.
Unloading and emplacement are operations that must be performed by 4 persons or more.
Tasks that require undue effort when performed by a small number of persons may
result in physical injury. Also, if dropped,
such items may cause injury.
Be sure to lock the stand's casters.
If the machine should begin to topple, a major accident may result, including crushing
of the appendages or the body.
WARNING
When storing roll media, implement
adequate safety measures to ensure
that the stored media will not roll, fall,
or topple over.
Danger exists of becoming pinned under the
media and suffering serious injury.
Handling roll media is an operation that
must be performed by two persons or
more, and care must be taken to prevent
falls.
Attempting to lift heavy media in a manner
that taxes your strength may cause physical injury.
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Warning Labels
Warning labels are afxed to make areas of danger immediately clear. The meanings of these
labels are as follows. Be sure to heed their warnings.
Also, never remove the labels or allow them to become obscured.
Caution: Entanglement Hazard
Never inadvertently allow hands,
hair, clothing such as neckties,
or the like near rotating parts
while in operation.
Caution: Moving Carriage
The cutting carriage moves at
high speed and pose a hazard.
Keep your hands away from it.
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Pour utiliser en toute sécurité
La manipulation ou l'utilisation inadéquates de cet appareil peuvent causer des blessures ou
des dommages matériels. Les précautions à prendre pour prévenir les blessures ou les dommages sont décrites ci-dessous.
Avis sur les avertissements
ATTENTION
PRUDENCE
Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de décès ou de blessure
grave en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.
Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de blessure ou de dommage
matériel en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.
*Par dommage matériel, il est entendu dommage ou tout autre eet
indésirable sur la maison, tous les meubles et même les animaux
domestiques.
À propos des symboles
Le symbole attire l'attention de l'utilisateur sur les instructions importantes ou les
avertissements. Le sens précis du symbole est déterminé par le dessin à l'intérieur du
triangle. Le symbole à gauche signie "danger d'électrocution."
Le symbole avertit l'utilisateur de ce qu'il ne doit pas faire, ce qui est interdit. La
chose spécique à ne pas faire est indiquée par le dessin à l'intérieur du cercle. Le
symbole à gauche signie que l'appareil ne doit jamais être démonté.
Le symbole prévient l'utilisateur sur ce qu'il doit faire. La chose spécique à faire
est indiquée par le dessin à l'intérieur du cercle. Le symbole à gauche signie que le
l électrique doit être débranché de la prise.
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L'utilisation incorrecte peut causer des blessures
ATTENTION
S'assurer de suivre les procédures
d'utilisation décrites dans la documentation. Ne jamais permettre à quiconque
ne connaît pas le fonctionnement ou la
manutention de l’appareil de le toucher.
L'utilisation ou la manutention incorrectes
peuvent causer un accident.
Garder les enfants loin de l'appareil.
L'appareil comporte des zones et des composants qui présentent un danger pour les
enfants et qui pourraient causer des blessures, la cécité, la suffocation ou d'autres
accidents graves.
Ne jamais faire fonctionner l'appareil
après avoir consommé de l'alcool ou
des médicaments, ou dans un état de
fatigue.
L'utilisation de l'appareil exige un jugement
sans faille. L'utilisation avec les facultés affaiblies pourrait entraîner un accident.
Ne jamais utiliser l'appareil à des ns
autres que celles pour lesquelles il est
conçu. Ne jamais l'utiliser de manière
abusive ou d'une manière qui dépasse
sa capacité.
Le non-respect de cette consigne peut
causer des blessures ou un incendie.
Utiliser uniquement des accessoires
d'origine (accessoires en option, articles
consommables, câble d'alimentation et
autres articles semblables), compatibles
avec l'appareil.
Les articles incompatibles risquent de
causer des accidents.
ATTENTION
Débrancher le câble d'alimentation avant
de procéder au nettoyage ou à l'entretien
de l'appareil, et avant d'y xer ou d'en
retirer des accessoires en option.
Tenter ces opérations pendant que l'appareil
est branché à une source d'alimentation
peut causer des blessures ou un choc
électrique.
Ne jamais tenter de démonter, de réparer
ou de modier l'appareil.
Le non-respect de cette consigne risque de
provoquer un incendie, un choc électrique
ou des blessures. Coner les réparations à
un technicien ayant la formation requise.
PRUDENCE
Faire preuve de prudence pour éviter
l'écrasement ou le coincement.
La main ou les doigts peuvent être écrasés
ou coincés s'ils entrent en contact avec
certaines surfaces par inadvertance. Faire
preuve de prudence pendant l'utilisation de
l'appareil.
Ne jamais faire fonctionner l'appareil si
on porte une cravate, un collier ou des
vêtements amples. Bien attacher les
cheveux longs.
Ces vêtements ou ces objets peuvent être
coincés dans l'appareil, ce qui causerait
des blessures.
Utiliser l'appareil dans un endroit propre
et bien éclairé.
Travailler dans un endroit sombre ou encombré peut causer un accident; l'utilisateur
risque, par exemple, de trébucher malencontreusement et d'être coincé par une
partie de l'appareil.
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Ris
que de décharge ou de choc électrique, d'électrocution ou
d'incendie
ATTENTION
Brancher à une prise électrique conforme
aux caractéristiques de cet appareil (tension, fréquence et courant).
Une tension incorrecte ou un courant insuf-
sant peuvent causer un incendie ou un
choc électrique.
Caractéristiques
Ne jamais utiliser à l'extérieur ni à un
endroit où l'appareil risque d'être exposé
à de l'eau ou à une humidité élevée. Ne
jamais toucher l'appareil avec des mains
mouillées.
Le non-respect de cette consigne risque
de provoquer un incendie ou un choc
électrique.
Ne jamais insérer d'objet étranger dans
l'appareil. Ne jamais exposer l'appareil
aux déversements de liquides.
L'insertion d'objets comme des pièces de
monnaie ou des allumettes, ou le déversement de liquides dans les orices de ventilation peuvent causer un incendie ou un choc
électrique. Si un objet ou du liquide s'inltre
dans l'appareil, débrancher immédiatement
le câble d'alimentation et communiquer avec
le représentant Roland DG Corp. autorisé.
Ne jamais placer d'objet inammable à
proximité de l'appareil. Ne jamais utiliser
de produit inflammable en aérosol à
proximité de l'appareil. Ne jamais utiliser
l'appareil dans un endroit où des gaz
peuvent s'accumuler.
Une combustion ou une explosion pourraient se produire.
ATTENTION
Manipuler le câble d'alimentation, la
che et la prise électrique correctement
et avec soin.
Ne jamais utiliser un article endommagé,
car cela pourrait causer un incendie ou un
choc électrique.
Si une rallonge ou une bande
d'alimentation électrique sont utilisées,
s'assurer qu'elles correspondent aux
caractéristiques de l'appareil (tension,
fréquence et courant).
L'utilisation de plusieurs charges électriques
sur une prise unique ou une longue rallonge
peut causer un incendie.
Mise à la terre.
La mise à la terre peut prévenir un incendie
ou un choc électrique dus à une fuite de
courant en cas de défaillance.
Placer l'appareil de façon à ce que la
che soit facile d'accès en tout temps.
Ainsi, l'appareil pourra être débranché rapidement en cas d'urgence. Installer l'appareil
près d'une prise électrique. En outre, prévoir
sufsamment d'espace pour que la prise
électrique soit facile d'accès.
S'il se produit des étincelles, de la fumée,
une odeur de brûlé, un bruit inhabituel ou
un fonctionnement anormal, débrancher
immédiatement le câble d'alimentation.
Ne jamais utiliser si un composant est
endommagé.
Continuer à utiliser l'appareil peut causer un
incendie, un choc électrique ou des blessures. Communiquer avec le représentant
Roland DG Corp. Autorisé.
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Remarques importantes à propos du câble d'alimentation, de la che et de la prise électrique
Ne jamais déposer aucun objet sur le câble, sur
la che ou sur la prise car cela risque de les
endommager.
Ne jamais plier ni tordre le câble avec une force
excessive.
Ne jamais tirer sur le câble ou la che avec une
force excessive.
Ne jamais laisser l'eau toucher le câble, la che
ou la prise.
Ne jamais chauffer le câble, la che ou la prise.
La poussière peut causer un incendie.
Ne jamais plier ni enrouler le câble.
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Le poids total de l’appareil peut être de 70 kg (154 lb.)
ATTENTION
Installer l'appareil à un endroit stable et
plat et capable de supporter son poids.
Le poids total de l’appareil peut être de 70
kg (154 lb.) ou plus pour le modèle de 64
po (, 60 kg (132 lb.) ou plus pour le modèle
de 50 po, 55 kg (121 lb.) ou plus pour le
modèle de 40 po, 50 kg (110 lb.) ou plus
pour le modèle de 30 po). Installer l'appareil
à un endroit inapproprié peut provoquer un
accident grave comme le renversement, la
chute ou l'écrasement.
Le déchargement et la mise en place
doivent être faits par au moins six personnes.
Les tâches qui exigent un effort trop grand
si elles sont exécutées par un petit nombre
de personnes peuvent être cause de blessures. La chute d'articles très lourds peut
aussi causer des blessures.
ATTENTION
S'assurer de verrouiller les roulettes de
la base.
Si l'appareil devait commencer à basculer, il
s'ensuivrait un accident grave, par exemple
l'écrasement de membres ou du corps.
Prendre les mesures de sécurité adéquates pour l'entreposage des rouleaux
de support pour s'assurer qu'ils ne
rouleront pas, ne tomberont pas et ne
se renverseront pas.
Il y a risque d'être écrasé par le support et
de subir des blessures graves.
La manutention du support en rouleau
doit être faite par deux personnes ou
plus et il faut prendre des précautions
pour éviter les chutes.
Tenter de soulever des objets trop lourds
peut causer des blessures.
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Vignettes d'avertissement
Des vignettes d'avertissement sont apposées pour qu'il soit facile de repérer les zones
dangereuses. La signication des vignettes est donnée ci-dessous. Respecter les avertissements. Ne jamais retirer les vignettes et ne pas les laisser s'encrasser.
Attention : Danger d'emmêlement
Toujours éloigner les mains, les cheveux,
les vêtements ou des accessoires comme
des cravates des pièces tournantes pendant que l'appareil fonctionne.
Attention : Chariot mobile
Le chariot de coupe se déplace
très rapidement et peut être
dangereux. Tenir les mains loin
du chariot.
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Important Notes on Handling and Use
This machine is a precision device. To ensure the full performance of this machine, be sure to
observe the following important points. Failure to observe them may not only result in loss of
performance, but may also cause malfunction or breakdown.
Main Unit
This Machine Is a Precision Device
Handle carefully, and never subject the machine to impact or excessive force.
Install in a Suitable Location
Install in a location having the specied temperature and relative humidity.
Install in a quiet, stable location offering good operating conditions.
Important Notes on Connecting the Cables
Connect the power cord and the computer's input and output cables securely.
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Part Names and Functions ..........................................................18
Front ..........................................................................................18
Rear ...........................................................................................19
Operation Panel .........................................................................20
Menu List .....................................................................................21
Menu List ...................................................................................21
1
Getting
Started
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Part Names and Functions
1
Getting
Started
Front
Movable pinch roller (middle)
This is used when cutting materials with a width of
762 mm (30 in.) or more. At this time, it is set at the
center of the left and right pinch rollers or above
the grit roller near the center.
Movable pinch roller (left)
Set this at the left-hand edge of the
material.
Platen
Blade protector
Movable pinch roller (right)
Set this at the right-hand edge of
the material.
Sheet sensor
Tool carriage
The tool carriage is where
a blade (or the alignment
tool) is mounted.
Separating knife
This cuts o a piece of material from roll material.
Operation panel
P. 20, “Operation Panel”
Power switch
ON: when switched to [|].
OFF: when switched to
[O].
Guide lines
These are used as guides
for making sure the loaded
material is straight. Align
the right-hand edge of
the material with these
scale lines.
Grit roller
The pinch rollers and grit
rollers grip the material
and move it forward and
backward.
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Part Names and Functions
Rear
Power connector
Connect the power cord included with the machine to this
connector.
USB connector
This is for connecting a computer
with a USB cable.
Serial connector
This is for connecting a
computer with a serial
cable.
Sheet loading lever
These raise and lower the
pinch rollers.
Sheet sensor
Brake
Tray
Use this to store blades.
1
Getting
Started
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Part Names and Functions
1
Getting
Started
Operation Panel
Display screen
This displays various setting
menus and other information.
TEST key
This execute cutting test, and conrm
whether the values of blade force, blade
offset and cutting speed are proper
or not.
P. 36, "Cutting Test"
CURSOR keys
SETUP LED
This lights up when material is set up. Cutting can be performed when this is lit.
MENU Key
Pressing this repeatedly switches sequentially among the present cutting
condition, the menu mode, and the
width-display screen.
P. 87, “List of Functions”
SPEED Key
This key sets the cutting speed.
P. 39, “Adjusting the Cutting Speed”
POWER LED
This lights up when the power is
switched on.
FORCE Key
This key sets the blade force.
P. 38, “Adjusting the Blade Force”
ORIGIN Key
This key sets the origin point.
P. 40, "Setting the Origin Point"
PAUSE Key
When pressed once, this temporarily
halts cutting in progress. Pressing this
key again releases the paused state.
PAUSE LED
This lights up when operation is
paused.
MEMORY Key
This key calls the cutting condition
memorized.
ENTER Key
This conrms menu items and stores
settings in memory.
SHEET CUT Key
This severs the material.
PEN FORCE Slider
This slider performs ne adjustment of
the blade force.
P. 38, “Adjusting the Blade Force”
Panel Notation
In this document, the keys on the operation panel are indicated by the following illustration.
TEST key
ORIGIN key
PAUSE key
Cursor key
MENU key
MEMORY key
ENTER key
SPEED key
FORCE key
SHEET CUT key
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Menu List
Menu List
1
Getting
Started
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1
Getting
Started
Menu List
22
Page 25
Menu List
1
Getting
Started
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Chapter 2
Basic Operation
Loading the Material (Roll Material) .............................................26
Acceptable Material Width and Maximum Cutting Width...........26
Loading Roll Material .................................................................26
Installing a Blade / Adjustment of a Blade....................................35
Installing a Blade .......................................................................35
Cutting Test ................................................................................36
Adjusting the Blade Force .........................................................38
Adjusting the Cutting Speed ......................................................39
Starting / Quitting Cutting .............................................................40
Setting the Origin Point ..............................................................40
Material Test Feed .....................................................................40
Downloading Cutting Data .........................................................41
To Sever the Material .................................................................41
Pausing and Resuming Cutting .................................................41
To Change the Cutting Speed or Blade Force During Cutting ...42
When Cutting is Completed .......................................................42
2
Basic
Operation
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Loading the Material (Roll Material)
Acceptable Material Width and Maximum Cutting Width
2
Basic
Operation
CAUTION
GX-640 130 mm 1842 mm 1575 mm
GX-500 90 mm 1372 mm 1195 mm
GX-400 90 mm 1178 mm 1000 mm
GX-300 50 mm 915 mm 737 mm
For GX-300, the material with a width from 50mm to 540mm and with a width from 582mm to 915mm
can be loaded.
There is no special restriction on length (vertical dimension), as long as it is 200 mm (7-7/8 in.) or more.
You can also use at material such as standard-size and piece material. For more information, refer to the
page 70 “Using the Cut Material”
The positions of the grit rollers (pinch rollers that secure the material) vary from one model to another. The
settable ranges for the left and right movable pinch rollers are predetermined, and cannot be changed.
Refer to the page 29, 30, 31, and 32 “Material Loading Position.”
Setting a pinch roller outside the allowed range causes an error message to appear.
Roll material must be placed at a predetermined shaft position.
Failure to do so may result in falling of the roll, leading to injury.
Acceptable material widths Maximum cutting width
Minimum Maximum
(Extendable to 1626mm)
Loading Roll Material
* When performing lengthy cutting of 1.5 m (60 in.) or more, please refer to the page 53 “To Perform Lengthy
Cutting.”
* For information on how to install the sheet hangers, shafts, brake, and stoppers, please refer to the “ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS” for the PNS-642/502/402/302 (the stand for the GX-640/500/400/300).
Procedure
Mount the shaft on the sheet hangers.
Place the shaft in accordance with the material diameter as referring to the below gure. If mounted at
an incorrect position, the roll may fall o.
When using a thick
roll of material
Shafts
When only a small amount of
material remains …
(material diameter is 72 mm (2-7/8
in.) or less)
72 mm (2-7/8 in.)
or less
Shafts Shafts
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Loading the Material (Roll Material)
Sheet loading levers
Place the roll material on the shafts.
Release the brake.
Pass the end of the material between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers so that it
extends from the front of the unit.
Lower the sheet loading levers to raise the
pinch rollers.
Sheet loading levers
Shafts
2
Basic
Operation
Sheet hanger
Brake
Stoppers
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2
Basic
Operation
Loading the Material (Roll Material)
Using the grit marks as a reference, position the material so that its right edge lies
over the right grit roller and its left edge simultaneously lies over any of the other grit
rollers.
Grit marks
These indicate the position of the grit rollers.
Grit rollers
Material
Performing high-speed cutting when only a little roll material remains
may cause the roll to fall o the shafts. If this happens, it may help to
pass the shaft through the roll.
Sensor
Load the material so that it lies
over the sensor on the platen.
Grit roller (right)
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Loading the Material (Roll Material)
GX-640
Material Loading Position
Material
60 in. (approx. 1524 mm)
64 in. (approx. 16262 mm)
72.5 in. (approx. 1842 mm)
The right-hand movable pinch roller can be moved within this range.
When loading material with a width other than one indicated above,
move the right-hand movable pinch roller.
: Grit roller : Movable pinch roller (middle)
: Movable pinch roller (left) : Movable pinch roller (right)
36 in. (approx. 914 mm)
48 in. (approx. 1219 mm)
54 in. (approx. 1372 mm)
18 in.
(approx. 457 mm)
24 in. (approx. 610 mm)
30 in. (approx. 762 mm)
6 in.
(approx. 152 mm)
12 in.
(approx. 305 mm)
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Basic
Operation
Material with a
width of 64 in.
Material with a
width of 60 in.
Material with a
width of 48 in.
Material with a
width of 54 in.
* Make sure the pinch rollers are positioned above the grit pattern.
(1*) Position of the pinch roller (middle) when using material with a width of 30 in.
(2*) Position of the pinch roller (middle) when using material with a width of 36 in. or 48 in.
(3*) Position of the pinch roller (middle) when using material with a width of 54 in
(4*) Position of the pinch roller (middle) when using material with a width of 60 in. or 64 in.
Material with a
width of 36 in.
72.5 in. (approx. 1842 mm)
Material with a
width of 30 in.
Material with a
width of 24 in.
Material with a
width of 18 in.
Material with a
width of 12 in.
(3*)
(4*)
Material with a
width of 6 in.
(1*)
(2*)
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Loading the Material (Roll Material)
2
Basic
Operation
GX-500
Material Loading Position
Material
36 in. (approx. 914 mm)
48 in. (approx. 1219 mm)
54 in. (approx. 1372 mm)
The right-hand movable pinch roller can be moved within this range.
When loading material with a width other than one indicated above,
move the right-hand movable pinch roller.
: Grit roller : Movable pinch roller (middle)
: Movable pinch roller (left) : Movable pinch roller (right)
18 in. (approx. 457 mm)
24 in. (approx. 610 mm)
30 in. (approx. 762 mm)
6 in.
(approx.152 mm)
12 in.
(approx. 305 mm)
Material with a
width of 36 in.
Material with
a width of 48
in. and 54 in.
Material with a
width of 24 in.
Material with a
width of 30 in.
* Make sure the pinch rollers are positioned above the grit pattern.
54 in. (approx. 1372 mm)
(1*) Position of the pinch roller (middle) when using material with a width of 30 in. or 36 in.
(2*) Position of the pinch roller (middle) when using material with a width of 48 in. or 54 in.
Material with a
width of 18 in.
(2*)
Material with a
width of 12 in.
Material with a
width of 6 in.
(1*)
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Loading the Material (Roll Material)
GX-400
Material Loading Position
Material
36 in. (approx. 914 mm)
46 in. (approx. 1178 mm)
The right-hand movable pinch roller can be moved within this range.
When loading material with a width other than one indicated above,
move the right-hand movable pinch roller.
: Grit roller : Movable pinch roller (middle)
: Movable pinch roller (left) : Movable pinch roller (right)
18 in. (approx. 457 mm)
24 in. (approx. 610 mm)
30 in. (approx. 762 mm)
6 in.
(approx. 152 mm)
12 in.
(approx. 305 mm)
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Basic
Operation
Material with a
width of 30 in.
Material with a
width of 36 in.
and 46 in.
* Make sure the pinch rollers are positioned above the grit pattern.
(1*) Position of the pinch roller (middle) when using material with a width of 30 in. or more.
Material with a
width of 24 in.
46 in. (approx. 1178 mm)
Material with a
width of 18 in.
Material with a
width of 12 in.
(1*)
Material with a
width of 6 in.
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Loading the Material (Roll Material)
2
Basic
Operation
GX-300
Material Loading Position
30 in. (approx. 762 mm)
The right-hand movable pinch roller can be moved within this range.
When loading material with a width other than one indicated above,
move the right-hand movable pinch roller.
* Acceptable material widths 50 to 540 mm (2 in. to 21 in.), 582 to 915 mm (23 in. to 36 in.)
Material with a
width of 24 in. and
30 in. and 36 in.
* Make sure the pinch rollers are positioned above the grit pattern.
: Grit roller
: Movable pinch roller (left) : Movable pinch roller (right)
6 in.(approx. 152 mm)
Material
18 in. (approx. 457 mm)
24 in. (approx. 610 mm)
Material with a
width of 18 in.
36 in. (approx. 915 mm)
12 in.
(approx. 305 mm)
Material with a
width of 12 in.
Material with a
width of 6 in.
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* The GX-300 has no middle pinch roller.
To cut o a piece of material with the separating knife, load the media within the range shown
below. Loading media outside this range may make it impossible to cut o the material with the
separating knife.
From the edge of the leftmost grit
pattern
67 mm (2.64 in.) for GX-640
13 mm (0.51 in.) for GX-500/400/300
Separable range
From the edge of the rightmost grit
pattern
85 mm (3.35 in.) for GX-640
37 mm (1.46 in.) for GX-500/400/300
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Loading the Material (Roll Material)
Move the left, right, and middle pinch rollers onto the grit rollers.
* The GX-300 has no middle pinch roller.
Pull the material in front, and install it straight aligning with the guide line. If the material is crooked,
straight material feed cannot be performed. Position the middle pinch roller at the center between the
left and right pinch rollers. If a grit mark is present between the left and right pinch rollers, position the
middle pinch roller above the corresponding grit roller. If the pinch rollers do not move smoothly, try
moving them by grasping near the base of the sheet loading lever at the back of the unit.
2
Basic
Operation
Rear
view
Roll material
Sheet loading lever
Material
Pinch roller (right)
Lower the pinch roller inside the
material.
Material
Raise the sheet loading levers.
The pinch rollers are lowered and the material is
secured in place. When using a material which is
narrower than 762 mm (30 in.), do not lower the
middle pinch roller.
Position the stoppers so that they lightly
touch the edges of the roll and secure in
place by tightening the screws.
These screws secure the roll of the material so that
it will not sway in feeding out.
Guide-line
marks
Brake
Screws
Stoppers
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Loading the Material (Roll Material)
2
Basic
Operation
POWER LED
lights up
Be sure to use the left and right pinch rollers
accurately, or the error shown at right may occur. If this happens, either unload the material (refer to
the page 42 “When Cutting is Completed”), or press
pinch rollers correctly to load the material precisely.
When using roll material, before you perform cutting you need to pull out the required length of
material from the roll. For more information, refer to the page 40“Material Test Feed.”
When the left gure is displayed. Press to
select [ROLL].
Press
The SETUP LED lights up (setup state), and the horizontal width of the
material is detected and shown on the display. Setup is now complete. For
more information about selecting material, refer to the page 49 “Details of
the Origin-point Location and Cutting Area.”
When securing material, be sure to use the left and right pinch rollers,
and position them properly above the grit rollers. If the pinch rollers
are improperly positioned, the width of material may not be detected
Switch on the power.
.
to clear the error, then reposition the
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Be sure to use the middle pinch roller for the wide material.
In using such wide sheet material as it has a grit mark in between the right and left pinch rollers when
it is secured with them, be sure to use the middle pinch roller. Without using it, the stable feed of the
material is dicult to maintain, and it increases the potential of deteriorating the cutting quality.
For GX-640, use the two middle pinch rollers with which it is equipped. (For GX-500/400, it is
equipped with one middle pinch roller.)
The GX-300 has no middle pinch roller.
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Installing a Blade / Adjustment of a Blade
Installing a Blade
CAUTION
NOTICE
Be sure to support the tool mounting screw from below when installing the blade holder. If installed without
supporting the screw in this way, the blade tip may strike the blade protector, damaging the blade or blade
protector and impairing cutting quality.
Procedure
Blade holder
Do not touch the tip of the blade with your ngers.
Doing so may result in injury, and the cutting performance of the blade will be
impaired.
Insert the pin into the blade holder.
Insert the blade.
Pin
2
Basic
Operation
Tighten the cap all the way.
Blade
Support the screw from below and insert
the blade holder.
If installed without supporting the screw in this
way, the blade tip may strike the blade protector,
damaging the blade or blade protector and impairing cutting quality.
Screw.
Insert until the collar is
ush with the surface.
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Installing a Blade / Adjustment of a Blade
2
Basic
Operation
When you’re using general sign material, use with the cap tightened all the way to the top (maximum
amount of blade extension: 2.5 mm). When cutting material whose carrier paper is thin with respect
to the adhesive layer (that is, the material thickness), or when performing half-cutting for material
with no carrier paper, adjust the blade tip so that the tip does not pierce the carrier paper. For more
information, refer to the page 46 “Detailed Cutting-condition Settings.”
Insert until the collar is ush with the surface.
Tug the blade holder upward to make sure it does
not come loose.
Cutting Test
Before you perform the actual cutting, carry out a cutting test to check the cutting quality for the material.
Examine the result of the cutting test, adjust the value of the blade force and cutting speed. Repeat the procedure described below until the appropriate cutting conditions for the material in use are discovered.
P. 38, “Adjusting the Blade Force,” p. 39 “Adjusting the Cutting Speed”
Procedure
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Press to move the tool carriage to the place where the
cutting test is to be performed.
An area of approximately 2 square centimeters (a little less than a square inch) is required to make a test
cutout (given that the tip of the blade after it has moved is at the origin at lower-left).
Hold down for 0.5 seconds or longer.
Cutting test starts.
Position of the tip of the blade installed in procedure
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Installing a Blade / Adjustment of a Blade
A cutting test is not possible immediately after you have chosen [R-EDGE] at [SELECT SHEET]. Press
to feed the material several centimeters (1 or 2 inches) toward the rear, then execute the
cutting test. You use [R-EDGE] when you are performing front loading. For more information, refer
to the page 57 “Front Loading.”
Check the state of cutting.
Peel off the round section (marked by ).
When it can be peeled by itself, without disturbing the square (marked by
force is set appropriately.
), the blade
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Basic
Operation
Remove the square section (marked by ).
The optimum blade pressure is correct if you can clearly make out the lines left by the
blade.
When the oset value has been correctly set, the corners of the gure should appear cleanly cut as
shown in A of the gure right.
If the oset value is too small, the corners will appear slightly rounded as illustrated by B.
An oset value which is too large will result in a cut gure similar to C.
For Materials with a Strong Adhesive Layer
If you are using a material with a strong adhesive layer, the adhesive layer may adhere to itself immediately when cut. This means that even though the material has actually been cut, it may appear
as if it has not been cut, and blade force may mistakenly be set too high. If a cutting test shows that
the material peels easily and the blade traces on the carrier paper are optimal, then the material is
being cut. Take care not to set the blade force excessively high.
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2
Basic
Operation
Installing a Blade / Adjustment of a Blade
Adjusting the Blade Force
Examine the result of the cutting test and adjust the blade force accordingly.
Procedure
Set the [PEN FORCE] slider at the center (default ) position.
Blade force
Setting range: 20 to 350 gf
(in increments of 10 gf)
After using the operation panel to set the blade force, if you want to raise or lower the blade force
slightly, you can use the [PEN FORCE] slider to make ne adjustment. Move the slider to the right
or left to gradually raise or lower the blade force and set it at an appropriate value. The range of the
ne adjustment using the [PEN FORCE] slider is within 30 gf up or down from the value set with the
operation panel. When using the operation panel to set the blade force, move the [PEN FORCE] slider
to its center (default) position.
Press to display the screen in the gure.
Press
Press
to enable the setting.
to adjust the numerical value.
UP
Blade
force
DOWN
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Installing a Blade / Adjustment of a Blade
Adjusting the Cutting Speed
Examine the results of the cutting test and adjust the cutting speed accordingly.
Procedure
Press to display the screen in the gure.
Press
Press
Cutting-speed adjustment
Setting range: 1 to 85 cm/s
(settable in increments of 1 cm/s)
Incorrect cutting conditions may cause symptoms such as those described below.
to enable the setting.
Blade force
to adjust the numerical value.
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Basic
Operation
Cutting-speed
Too
large
Too
small
Too
fast
Too
slow
The material peels during the cutting.
The blade requires frequency replacement.
Cutting extends through the base paper, and normal advancing of
the material becomes impossible.
The blade protector is damaged.
Some parts of the material remain uncut.
Uncut areas remain in places.
The cut depth diers according to the location (nonuniform cut-
ting depth).
The material peels.
The cut shape is distorted.
Cutting takes a long time.
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Starting / Quitting Cutting
Setting the Origin Point
With this machine, you can set the location where cutting starts (the origin point) at any position. If the default
origin point just after setup (pressing
origin point. Setting the origin point at the point you want on the material lets you start cutting at any location
you like, which can help reduce wasted material.
) is acceptable, there is no need for you to explicitly set the
2
Basic
Operation
Procedure
Press to move the blade to the location where you
want to set the origin point.
Hold down for 0.5 seconds or longer.
The origin point has been set.
Material Test Feed
Perform test feed beforehand to ensure that the roll material is not pulled with undue force during cutting.
If the roll material is pulled with undue force during cutting, a motor error may occur, or the position may be
displaced. Test feed can also be performed to make sure that the loaded material is straight. Using the [AREA]
feature makes it simple to perform test feed for the required portion. Make sure that the type of the material
has been selected using the operation panel and that material loading has been completed.
Procedure
Make sure the brake is released.
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
.
40
Press to start the test feed.
Press .
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
Press to make the setting for the required
material length.
Set the length that is about 0.2 m longer than the required material length.
(A positive value signies material feed toward the front, and a negative
value signies material feed toward the back. If you are performing front
loading, set the length to a negative value.
P. 57, “Front Loading”
Press go back to the screen shown in the gure.
.
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Starting / Quitting Cutting
Downloading Cutting Data
Cutting starts when the machine receives cutting data sent from the computer. The CAMM-1 driver is necessary
to perform cutting with this machine using data created by another program. The CAMM-1 driver is found on
the included CD-ROM. For information on how to install it, take a look at the included Setup Guide.
NOTICE
If the material becomes dislodged or there is a problem in operation, then immediately press or turn
o the power switch on the right side of the machine.
To Sever the Material
With this machine, it is possible to cut o the material after performing cutting. Holding down for
0.5 seconds or longer severs the material.
Pausing and Resuming Cutting
2
Basic
Operation
To suspend or resume the process during cutting, perform the following operation.
Procedure
Press again.
Cutting is resumed.
To Terminate Cutting
First of all, stop the ow of data being sent by the computer. Then hold down for 0.5 seconds or
longer. Cutting stops and the screen shown in the gure appears on the display.
Press .
Cutting is paused and the screen shown in the gure appears on the
display.
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2
Basic
Operation
Starting / Quitting Cutting
To Change the Cutting Speed or Blade Force During Cutting
If you change the cutting speed or blade force during cutting, carry out the operation described below.
Procedure
Press .
The cutting operation pauses and the screen shown in the gure appears.
If you want to change the cutting speed, press .
If you want to change the blade force, press
.
You can also perform ne adjustment in blade force while cutting is in progress by using the [PEN FORCE]
slider.
P. 38, “Adjusting the Blade Force,” p. 39, ”Adjusting the Cutting Speed”
Press to change the value.
Press
The display ashes several times, then returns to the screen shown in the
gure.
To resume cutting, press .
To quit cutting, rst stop sending the cutting data from the
computer, then hold down
to enable the setting.
for 0.5 second or longer.
When Cutting is Completed
CAUTION
NOTICE
Never leave the tool securing screw tightened. Tightening the screw makes it more dicult to install the
blade holder.
Never leave the machine with the pinch rollers lowered. The rollers may deform, making normal material
feed impossible.
When not in use for extended periods, unplug the power cord from the
electrical outlet.
Failure to do so may result in danger of shock, electrocution, or re due to
deterioration of the electrical insulation.
Procedure
42
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
The tool carriage moves to right edge and the loaded material is released.
This is the “unsetup” state.
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Starting / Quitting Cutting
Remove the material
POWER LED
goes out.
Tool carriage
Lower the sheet loading levers and remove
the material.
Turn off the power.
Loosen the tool securing screw, and remove
the blade holder from the tool carriage.
2
Basic
Operation
Tool securing
screw
Blade holder
Blade
Press the pin.
Press the pin and remove the blade from
the blade holder.
As debris of material or paste might cling to the tip
of a used blade, wipe it with a soft cloth to remove
them.
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Chapter 3
Part of Practice
Detailed Cutting-condition Settings ..............................................46
Adjusting the Blade Extension ...................................................46
Adjusting the Blade Offset .........................................................47
Changing the Speed When Raised (Up Speed) ........................47
Settings for Cutting Quality ........................................................48
Details of the Origin-point Location and Cutting Area ..................49
The Location of the Origin Point Immediately After Loading Mate-
rial ..............................................................................................49
Coordinate Rotation Settings.....................................................51
About the Cutting Area ..............................................................52
To Perform Lengthy Cutting ......................................................... 53
Lengthy Cutting: Points to Remember.......................................53
Lengthy Cutting: Loading Material .............................................53
Repeating the Same Cutting ........................................................56
Repeating the Same Cutting .....................................................56
Front Loading ...............................................................................57
What is the Front Loading .........................................................57
Loading Material ........................................................................57
Setting the Cutting Area Using the Operation Panel .................58
Setting the Cutting Area Using the CAMM-1 Driver...................59
The Overcut Feature ....................................................................61
About the Overcut Feature ........................................................61
Setting Overcutting to [ENABLE] ...............................................61
The Memory Feature ...................................................................62
About the Memory Feature ........................................................62
To Store in Memory ...................................................................62
Calling Up ..................................................................................63
Deleting Settings .......................................................................63
The Crop Mark Feature ................................................................64
About the Crop Mark Feature ....................................................64
Using the Included Program ......................................................64
Using a Program Other Than the Included Program .................65
If the Printing and Cutting Positions Are Misaligned ..................68
Performing Test Feed of Material Automatically ...........................69
Performing Test Feed of Material Automatically ........................69
Using Various Kind of the Materials .............................................70
Using the Cut Material ...............................................................70
Using the Material Easy to be Winkled/Hard to be Fed .............71
Important Note and Advice in Using Special Material................72
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Detailed Cutting-condition Settings
Adjusting the Blade Extension
When you want to perform accurate and ne adjustment of the cutting-in amount, such as when cutting
material with thin carrier paper or when performing half-cutting of material having no carrier paper, you can
obtain good results by adjusting the tip of the blade.
Adjusting the blade extension amount
Each indicator tick corresponds to 0.1 mm, and
adjustment for 0.5 mm can be made by rotating the
Amount of blade extension
cap one full turn.
Min.: 0 mm
Max.: 2.5 mm
Adjusting the cutting-in amount
Turn the cap portion to adjust the amount of blade
Cap
Material
portion
Carrier-paper
portion
Blade
Half of the thickness of
the carrier paper
Amount of blade extension is
approximately equal to cuttingin amount
extension, which is approximately equal to the
cutting-in amount. Setting the blade force slightly
higher than normal achieves a stable cutting-in
amount.
Rough Estimate for the Amount of Blade Extension
Use the following dimension as a rough estimate for setting the amount of blade extension.
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Amount of blade extension = Thickness of the material portion +
Thickness of the carrier
paper portion
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Detailed Cutting-condition Settings
Adjusting the Blade Offset
The blade oset is determined according to the blade. The included blade is designed to cut correctly at a
setting of 0.25 mm, but adjustment may be required when using another type of blade. For information about
the optimal oset for each blade, refer to the page 86 “Selecting the Material and Blade.” Good results can also
be obtained by performing ne adjustment of blade oset according to the material.
Procedure
Setting range:
0 to 1.000 mm
(in increments of 0.025 mm)
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
Press
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
Press to set the value.
Press
Press to go back to the screen shown in the gure.
.
.
.
to enable the setting.
Changing the Speed When Raised (Up Speed)
With this machine, you can set the speed for movement to the next cutting location with the tool raised while
cutting is in progress. In cases such as when the material rises up over the platen and the surface of the material is damaged by the blade when the material moves forward and backward while the tool is raised, you can
avoid problems by lowering the speed.
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Procedure
several times until the screen shown in the gure
appears.
Press
Press
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
.
.
.
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Detailed Cutting-condition Settings
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Setting range:
AUTO, 10 to 50 cm/s
(in increments of 10
cm/s)
Press to set the value.
Press
Press to go back to the screen shown in the gure.
to enable the setting.
Settings for Cutting Quality
You can select whether speed is given priority in cutting, or whether cutting quality is emphasized. This is also
eective in preventing misalignment and motor errors when cutting heavy material.
Procedure
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
Press
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
.
.
.
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Adjusting Cutting Quality
Setting range:
NORMAL, HEAVY, HI-SPEED
Emphasis on
Quality
When you want cutting to be as attrac-
tive as possible
When heavy material is loaded
Press to set the value.
Press
HEAVYNORMALHi-SPEED
Press to go back to the screen shown in the gure.
to enable the setting.
Priority on
Speed
When you want to cut as rapidly as pos-
sible (used together with cutting speed)
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Details of the Origin-point Location and Cutting Area
The Location of the Origin Point Immediately After Loading Material
With this machine, the initial origin point is determined when you load material and press . This
origin point diers according to the selection made for [SELECT SHEET] on the operation panel when loading
material.
Setting when material is loaded Location of the origin-point
[ROLL]
[F-EDGE]
[R-EDGE]
[PIECE]
Set near the left-hand pinch roller
Set at the front left edge of the material
Set at the inner left edge of the material (When using the “Front
loading”)
Material size is detected and the origin is set at the lower-left area
of the material
For more information, see the following page.
* When [ROTATE] is set to [90deg], the initial origin point is set at the lower right with the X and Y axes rotated
90 degrees.
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Details of the Origin-point Location and Cutting Area
The Location of the Origin Point Immediately After Loading Material (When [ROTATE]
is set to [0deg])
“ROLL” (When using roll material)
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The origin point is set at the location where the material is loaded, near the left pinch roller.
(0. 0)
Material
Margin
Pinch roller
Depends on length
“F-EDGE” (When performing cutting from as close as possible to the front edge of
the material)
Set the origin point at a location having a margin of 30
mm (1-3/16 in.) from the front edge of the material.
(0. 0)
Material
Margin
Pinch roller
30 mm
“R-EDGE” (When using the front-loading feature)
Set the origin point at a location having a margin of 30
mm (1-3/16 in.) from the trailing edge of the material.
When in this state, the cutting area is zero.
(0. 0)
30 mm
Material
Pinch roller
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“PIECE” (When using at material)
30 mm
Material
Pinch roller
(0. 0)
Margin
* For detailed information about the cutting area, see the following page.
30 mm
After length in the direction of material feed is detected, movement 30 mm (1-3/16 in.) back from the
front edge of the material is performed, and the origin
point is set near the left pinch roller.
* When the length of the material is 1,600 mm (63
in.) or longer, the material is determined to be roll
material. The origin point is set in the same way as
for “ROLL” above.
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Details of the Origin-point Location and Cutting Area
Coordinate Rotation Settings
This rotates the cutting coordinates by 90 degrees. The default setting is at [0deg], and the origin point is set
at the lower left of the material. Setting this to [90deg] set the origin point at the lower right of the material
and rotates the text (or graphics) by 90 degrees. When rotated 90 degrees, the X axis, Y axis, and origin point
change as follows.
[0 deg] [90 deg]
Y
X
Origin point
Note that the coordinate axes change when rotated.
Make the settings to match the program you’re using.
When this is set to [90deg] on the operation panel, then the CAMM-1 driver’s [Rotate] setting must be set
to [Rotate o].
Procedure
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
Press
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
.
.
.
Origin point
X
Y
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Press to select [90deg].
Press
Press to go back to the screen shown in the gure.
to enable the setting.
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Details of the Origin-point Location and Cutting Area
About the Cutting Area
The cutting area along the horizontal plane (the direction in which the tool carriage moves) is determined by
the position of the pinch rollers. The workable area spans the length between the two rollers, minus a margin
of about 1 mm (about 0.04 in.) on both sides.
If the material length is greater than 1,600 mm (63 in.) when a at material has been loaded, this machine
determines it to be a roll material and sets the material length to 24,998 mm (984-1/8 in.). Also, when loading
at material (that is, when [PIECE] has been selected), a piece of material that is about 100 mm (3-15/16 in.)
longer than the vertical size of the cutting data is required.
The pairs of allows indicate the
positive direction along the X and
Y axis.
Material
Cutting area
10 mm
Movable pinch
roller (right)
15 mm (0.59 in.)
Initial cutting coordinate origin point (0,0)
(0.39 in.)
1 mm
(0.04 in.)
GX-640
GX-500
GX-400
GX-300
Max. 1575 mm (62 in.)
Max. 1195 mm (47 in.)
Max. 1000 mm (39 in.)
Max. 737 mm (29 in.)
Y
X
Movable pinch
roller (right)
30 mm (1.18 in.)
Max. 24998 mm
(984.17 in.)
30 mm (*)
(1.18 in.)
When you select [F-EDGE] or [PIECE], this is 30 mm (1-3/16 in.)
When you select [ROLL], everything toward the front from the origin point is the margin.
P. 49, ” The Location of the Origin Point Immediately After Loading Material”
* When you have separated the material using , this is the value set for [MARGIN] at the [AU-
TOCUT].
P. 87, “List of Functions”
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To Perform Lengthy Cutting
Lengthy Cutting: Points to Remember
The longer is the cut material, the greater are the chances that the material will become
crooked or come loose.
It is important to load the material straight, make sure the margins are wide enough, and perform test feed
to check the material feed. The high-accuracy sheet hangers and brake on this machine can minimize
crookedness of material.
Have on hand a piece of material that’s at least 50 mm (2 in.) wider than the cutting width.
Load the material while a brake is put on the shaft and tension is applied to the material.
By doing so, the material can be installed without crook, and it will prevent the material from coming o.
When performing the lengthy cutting, we highly recommend that you turn [OFF] the [AUTO
FEED] as the feature is unsuitable to the lengthy cutting.
(The [AUTO FEED] feature is available only for GX-640.)
P. 91, “Description of Menu Items” ( [OTHERS] – [AUTO PREFEED])
Lengthy Cutting: Loading Material
NOTICE
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When performing material feed or cutting, be sure to release the brake. Attempting to perform material feed
or cutting with the brake engaged may make normal feed impossible and cause the material to slip and cause
a motor error.
Procedure
Brake
Place the roll material on the shaft and en-
gage the brake for the shaft.
Pull out the material from the roll and pass
it through the unit.
Stretch taut, with no slackness.
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To Perform Lengthy Cutting
Position the left and right pinch rollers as shown in the gure.
Position the middle pinch roller at the center between the left and right pinch rollers. If a grit mark is
present between the left and right pinch rollers, position the middle pinch roller above the corresponding grit roller.
Pinch roller (middle)
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Pinch roller (Left)
25 mm (1 in.) or more
Roll material
25 mm (1 in.)
or more
Guide
line
While keeping the material stretched taut,
raise the sheet loading levers to secure the
material in place.
Position the stoppers so that they lightly
touch the edges of the roll, and secure in
place by tightening the screws.
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Brake
Brake
Screws
Stoppers
Release the brake.
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To Perform Lengthy Cutting
Press to select [ROLL]
Press
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
Perform the test feed of the material by following the procedures of and after
If the material is crooked and looks like it might come loose from the pinch
rollers, press
to stop material. Then, load the material again.
to enable the setting.
.
on P. 40 “Material Test Feed.”
, and hold down for 0.5 seconds or longer
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Repeating the Same Cutting
Repeating the Same Cutting
The Replot feature lets you repeat cutting multiple times using the same cutting data, without having to send
data from the computer each time.
About the replot feature
The Replot feature performs cutting using all the data stored in the machine’s replot memory. This
means that when you perform replotting, then before you send the data to be replotted from the
computer, you need to delete the data in the replot memory.
1.
Delete the data in the replot memory.
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2.
Start replotting.
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
If “NO DATA” is displayed here, skip ahead to procedure.
Press .
Press to select [CLEAR].
Press
The data in the replot memory is deleted.
Press to go back to the screen shown in the gure.
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
to enable the setting.
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Press .
Replotting starts.
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Front Loading
What is the Front Loading
The front loading is a method to load the roll material on the front of the machine. This is available when the
sheet hanger (with the special accessory stand: PNS-642/502/402/302) is attached to the front face of the machine. For information on how to attach the sheet hanger, refer to the user’s manual for the sheet hanger.
Loading Material
Procedure
Refer to the page 26 “Loading the Material (Roll Material)” and load the material.
Do not select [F-EDGE].
Set a origin point.
Follow the steps in “About the Origin Point and the Cuttable Area” in the next section to set a new origin
point. In particular, not that if you have selected [R-EDGE], cutting cannot be performed unless you set
a new origin point.
Press to send back the material by several centimeters, and start the cutting test. For the
cutting test, the origin setting is not necessary.
When the left gure is displayed, press to
select either [ROLL] or [R-EDGE].
Press
to enable the setting.
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Front Loading
About the Origin Point and the Cuttable Area
For front loading, the [SELECT SHEET] setting made when you load the material must be set to either
[ROLL] or [R-EDGE]. The origin-point location and the area where cutting is possible are as shown
below. (The gure shows the case where [ROTATE] is set to [0 deg].)
Cutting area
(0. 0)
30 mm
Depends
on length
No cutting area
30 mm
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Material
[ROLL]
Set near the left-hand pinch roller
The material is always fed toward the front of the machine as cutting proceeds. This is why the area
where cutting is possible is to the rear of the origin point. This means that even when the setting
is [R-EDGE] or [ROLL], it is necessary to feed the material toward the rear and then set a new origin
point to make the required cutting area available.
With front loading, you can use either of two methods to make the required cutting area available.
One is to use the [AREA] feature on the operation panel, and the other is to use the CAMM-1 driver.
Pinch roller
(0. 0)
Set at the inner left edge of the material
Material
[R-EDGE]
Setting the Cutting Area Using the Operation Panel
Procedure
Make sure the brake is released.
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
Press
.
.
Pinch roller
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Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
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Front Loading
In addition to the preceding method, you can also set the origin point by using to
feed out the required length of material to the rear of the machine, then pressing
P. 40, “Setting the Origin Point”
Press to show the screen in the gure.
Press
cutting.
Set the length to a negative value. (A negative value signies material feed
toward the back.) Set a value that is about 0.2 meters longer than the value
for the required material length in the cutting data.
Press to enable the setting.
This feeds the set length of material toward the rear of the machine. After
material feed, the new origin point is automatically set at the lower left of
the cutting area made available.
Press to go back to the screen shown in the gure.
If the material is crooked and looks like it might come loose from the pinch
rollers, or actually does come loose, reload the material.
to set the required material length for
.
Setting the Cutting Area Using the CAMM-1 Driver
When you use the CAMM-1 driver to select [Front Loading], the required cutting area is set by the computer.
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Procedure
Refer to the page 26 “Loading the Material (Roll Material)” and load the material.
At the CAMM-1 driver’s Properties window, click the [Options] tab, then select [Front
Loading].
On the [Size] tab, make the setting for [Cutting Area].
The cutting area of the size you set here is made available.
Send cutting data from the computer.
The material is fed toward the back without any cutting performed. A new origin point is set and the cutting area of the size you had set in procedure
When cutting has nished, the tool returns to the origin point. If you are going to send another set of
cutting data, leave the location of the tool unchanged.
When the left gure is displayed, press to
select either [ROLL] or [R-EDGE].
Press
to enable the setting.
is made available automatically. Cutting then starts.
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Front Loading
The tool position when cutting starts is used as the point of origin for automatically making the cutting area available using [Front Loading]. It makes no dierence where the origin point has been set.
Present position of the tool is used as the point for origin in not only feed direction but also right
and left direction.
Tool location at
cutting start
Cutting area
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The Overcut Feature
About the Overcut Feature
When using the overcut feature, extra 1 mm is cut from the beginning and the end of the line. This is eective
when you want to nish with angles that are especially sharp, such as when cutting thick material. This should
normally be left set at [DISABLE]. When you want to cut especially attractive corners, set it to [ENABLE]. Note
that when you are cutting small text and intricate shapes, cutting-in may occur on the portion of the material
you are using, and so this should be set at [DISABLE]. Cutting results dier as shown in the following gures
depending on whether the Overcut function is disable or enable.
OVER CUT: DISABLE
Cutting line
Setting Overcutting to [ENABLE]
Procedure
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
.
.
OVER CUT: ENABLE
Cutting line
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Press to select [ENABLE].
Press
Press to go back to the screen shown in the gure.
to enable the setting.
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The Memory Feature
About the Memory Feature
When using the memory feature, 8 types of cutting conditions can be set and stored in accordance with the
tools and the material.
The stored settings can be called up easily by pressing
To Store in Memory
Procedure
Use the display menu to make the settings for cutting conditions matched to the tool
and material in use.
You can set the following ve types of parameters.
Blade force:
Oset: Menu mode [OFFSET]
Cutting speed:
Cutting quality: Menu mode [QUALITY]
Up speed: Menu mode [UP SPEED]
.
When you store to a user number, any cutting conditions already stored to the number are automatically updated (overwritten) with the newly set parameters. If you want to keep the previous cutting conditions, store
them to a dierent number. You can store up to eight types of cutting conditions using the steps described
above.
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
Press .
Press
Press
Press to select the user number for the condi-
tions you want to store in memory.
Press
Press to go back to the screen shown in the gure.
.
.
.
to enable the setting.
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Calling Up
Procedure
Press .
The Memory Feature
Press to select the user number you want to
call up.
Press
The parameters set to the selected user number appear on the display.
to enable the setting.
Deleting Settings
You can delete the stored settings for cutting conditions, returning them to their factory defaults. Please note
that all user numbers from 1 to 8 are deleted. (This resets to their default values not only the memory settings,
but also all menu settings.)
Procedure
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
.
.
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Press to enable the setting.
The screen shown in the gure appears.
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The Crop Mark Feature
About the Crop Mark Feature
The crop mark feature is used when cutting around the previously printed images is performed with application software where the printing data and the cutting data operate simultaneously.
Crop marks are the marks used for alignment when cutting the printed material on the cutting machine. Saving on the machine the locations of the crop marks oriented together with the image makes it possible to
adjust the location to cut. When you use this feature, the operation method diers according to the program
you’re using.
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Crop mark:
Origin point
Cutting line:
Accurate cutting around the
graphic becomes possible
Material
Using the Included Program
Using the included Roland CutStudio program enables you to print, together with the image, crop marks that
the machine’s sensors can automatically detect, then perform alignment automatically and carry out cutting.
For information on how to perform this operation, see the electronic-format manual (“Printing and Cutting
Guide” (for Windows) or “Macintosh Cutting Guide” (for Macintosh).)
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The Crop Mark Feature
Using a Program Other Than the Included Program
1.
Create the data.
When you use the program to add crop marks to the gure, take the margins required for cutting into account
when you decide on the locations of the crop marks. Refer to the gure below to place them at appropriate
locations.
You can choose to use either three or four crop marks. It may be Mark 3 Mark 4 best to select four when you
want to perform more-precise alignment or three when you want to shorten the operating time required.
When you’re performing alignment using three crop marks, draw the crop marks at the locations in the
gure labeled “Mark 1,” “Mark 2,” and “Mark 3.”
When you’re using material with a large amount of feed (lengthy material), we recommend ensuring left
and right margins of about 25 mm (1 in.) each.
Be sure to make a note of the distances between the crop marks (distance X and distance Y in the gure
below). These need to be entered into the machine later.
There are no rules specifying the shape of the crop marks, but using square-angle shapes like those shown
in the gure can facilitate alignment.
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Mark 1
10 mm (7/16 in.)
or more
Mark 3
Distance Y
Origin point
Cutting area
Distance X
Width of material
Mark 4
30 mm (1-3/16 in.)
or more
Mark 2
30 mm (1-3/16 in.)
or more
10 mm (7/16 in.)
or more
2.
Get ready to perform cutting.
When you have completed the gure data containing crop marks, print the material. Load the material (printed
with a gure), and install the included alignment tool (refer to the page 26 “Loading the Material (Roll Material),” page 35 “Installing a Blade,” and page 70 “Using the Cut Material”). The way of installing the alignment
tool is the same as for the blade holder.
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The Crop Mark Feature
3.
Select the operation mode and enter the setting values.
Set the [CROPMARK] menu item to [MANUAL], then manually enter the values such as the distances between
the crop marks you drew when you created the gure.
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Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
Press to select [MANUAL].
Press
Press to select [BASIC SETTINGS].
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
the crop marks.
Press
Press to show the screen in the gure.
Press
tance between the crop marks.
Press
Press to show the screen in the gure.
Press
the origin point for the cutting location and the origin point
for printing.
This is normally set at 0 mm.
Press to enable the setting.
.
.
to enter the horizontal distance between
to enable the setting.
to enter the vertical (lengthwise) dis-
to enable the setting.
to enter the horizontal distance between
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Press to show the screen in the gure.
Press
tance between the origin point for the cutting location and the
origin point for printing.
This is normally set at 0 mm.
Press to enable the setting.
to enter the vertical (lengthwise) dis-
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The Crop Mark Feature
4.
Perform cutting.
First use the alignment tool to line up the tip of the alignment tool with the leading edge of the crop marks,
then send the cutting data.
Make sure the alignment tool is mounted.
Press
.
Press to show the screen in the gure.
Press
[3-POINT START].
Press
For four crop marks, select [4-POINT START ]. For three crop marks, select
[3-POINT START].
The screen shown in the gure appears.
The tool moves to stop near the lower-left crop mark (mark 1), and the
screen shown in the gure appears.
Adjust the tip of the alignment tool here.
to select either [4-POINT START] or
to enable the setting.
Press to
align the tip of the alignment tool with the
crop mark.
With your nger, press down lightly on the alignment
tool to make sure its tip lies over the crop mark.
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Press .
The tool moves to near the lower-right crop mark (mark 2) and the screen
shown in the gure appears.
Adjust the tip of the alignment tool here.
In the same way as for mark 1, align the tip
of the alignment tool with the crop mark.
Press
.
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The Crop Mark Feature
Follow the same procedure to perform alignment for mark 3 (and if the [4-POINT START]
setting is selected, for mark 4 as well).
Remove the alignment tool and install the blade holder.
If for some reason you want to go back to an earlier step in these settings, such as to redo alignment,
pressing
Press .
When you’ve nished performing alignment for mark 3 (or mark 4), press
to display the screen shown in the gure.
displays the previous screen, where you can redo the settings.
The screen shown in the gure appears.
When you’ve nished making the settings, then to perform cutting, press
.
Pressing
in the gure.
cancels the settings and returns you to the screen shown
Make sure that the screen shown in the gure ashes, then
send the data from the computer.
Cutting starts when the data is received.
When cutting nishes, the screen shown in the gure appears.
If the Printing and Cutting Positions Are Misaligned
If the printing and cutting positions are misaligned, as shown in the gure below, use the display menu to
adjust [OFFSET X] and [OFFSET Y] as described below.
If it is displaced to the right…
If it is displaced to the right, make the value of [OFFSET X] larger. If it is
displaced to the left, make the value smaller. In the case shown in the
gure, the [OFFSET X] value needs to be made larger.
If it is displaced upward…
If it is displaced upward, make the value of [OFFSET Y] larger. If it is
displaced downward, make the value smaller. In the case shown in the
Offset direction
Origin point
gure, the [OFFSET Y] value needs to be made larger.
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Performing Test Feed of Material Automatically
Performing Test Feed of Material Automatically
This makes the setting for performing test feed of the material automatically before cutting starts. It is intended
to prevent motor errors or misalignment due to roll material being pulled out at the feed rate used during
cutting. The test feed is performed for the required distance as determined by the size of the cutting data.
Performing test feed also lets you check to ensure that the material is not loaded at an angle.
This setting is turned o in the following cases.
When the selection for [SELECT SHEET] is “PIECE” or “TRAILING EDGE.”
When the front-loading feature is used.
> P. 70, “Using the Cut Material,” p. 57, “Front Loading”
Procedure
* You make this setting using the CAMM-1 driver.
Open the CAMM-1 driver Properties window, click the [Options] tab.
In “Before Cutting,” select [Feed before Cutting].
Click [OK] to close the CAMM-1 driver Properties window.
Make sure the brake is released.
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Send cutting data from the computer.
P. 41 “Downloading the Cutting Data”
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Using Various Kind of the Materials
Using the Cut Material
* About cut material
Material not wound onto a paper tube such as standard-size media
If the material strikes the shaft during cutting, remove the shaft.
Procedure
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Part of
Practice
Pass the material.
Follow procedure , , and of “Loading the Material (Roll Material)” to load a
piece of material.
to the proper positions above the grit rollers. Reposition the material to match this new alignment,
then lift the sheet loading levers to hold the material in place.
Press to select [PIECE].
Press
The tool carriage will move from side to side and the material will move
forward and backward to detect the size of the material. When sensing
ends, the display shows the loaded material size.
If the material is misaligned and looks like it might come loose from the
pinch rollers, or actually does come loose, please reload the material.
* For more information about the cutting area, refer to the page 49 “Details
of the Origin-point Location and Cutting Area.”
If a pinch roller is positioned over an area where there is no grit roller,
the message shown in the gure appears when you press
this occurs, lower the sheet loading levers and move the pinch rollers
Lower the sheet loading levers and pass
the material between the pinch rollers and
the grit rollers.
to enable the setting.
. If
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Using Various kind of the materials
Using the Material Easy to be Winkled/Hard to be Fed
* This feature can be used on the only GX-640.
The platen uses suction to grip the media and keep it stable. The suction force can be adjusted corresponding
to the mature and condition of the media. This is useful when the media is hard and oating above the platen,
or when the media is thin and sticking to the platen.
Procedure
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
Press several times until the screen shown in the
gure appears.
Press
Press to select the setting value.
Press
Setting value: -5 to -1, Normal, +1 to + 5
Set a greater value when the material is prone to oat, while set a smaller
value when it is prone to stick.
Press to go back to the screen shown in the gure.
.
.
to enable the setting.
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Using Various kind of the materials
Important Note and Advice in Using Special Material
This section describes some tips and important notes when using special materials with this unit. Note,
however, that depending on various factors or the usage environment, the use of some materials with this
unit may not be possible. Before actual use, carry out test feed and a cutting test to make sure the material is
suitable for use with this unit.
Rubber materials for sandblasting stencils
It is important to note that the weight of the material may make motor errors more likely to occur. In order
to cope with the weight of the material, we recommend to you the following settings and method to load
the material.
Set [QUALITY] to [HEAVY] .
P. 88, “Description of Menu Items ([CONDITION] – [QUALITY])
We advise you to use the material after cutting it to below 500mm length. When the length is over 500mm,
load the material so that the distance from its lower end hanged down to the platen will be below
500mm.
If material feed is not smooth, creating an area of only carrier paper about 15 millimeters wide at both
anks of the material and positioning the pinch rollers above these strips of carrier paper can make material feed more stable.
Material with sprocket-feed holes
Material for sprocket-feed use has feed holes along both edges. If the material is loaded with these holes
lying over the pinch rollers, material feed cannot be performed correctly. When you are using this with this
machine, load it as shown in the gure.
About the Separating Knife
It may not be possible to sever some thicker materials (such as rubber sandblasting templates) or thin, imsy
materials. Material with a strong tendency to reroll (that is, with a warp in the direction of the cutting surface)
may catch on the carriage after being cut o. Do not sever those materials with the separating knife.
When using the heavy material
Note that, when the heavy material is left loaded for a period of time, it may fall from the machine due to its
own weight and cause malfunctions of the machine as it becomes overloaded with the pinch rollers. When
the heavy material is used, set [QUALITY] for cutting to [HEAVY].
P. 88, “Description of Menu Items ([CONDITION] – [QUALITY])
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Maintenance / FAQ
Maintenance ................................................................................74
Cleaning ....................................................................................74
Consumable Items .....................................................................75
How to Replace the Separating Knife........................................76
Self-test Operation Check .........................................................77
What to Do If ….. .........................................................................78
The Machine Doesn’t Run. ........................................................78
Cut Lines Are Uneven or Not Cut Attractively. ...........................79
Uncut Areas Remain or the Material Is Not Cut.........................79
The Carrier Paper Is Cut ...........................................................80
The Material Rise Up During Cutting, and the Blade Scratches the
Material ......................................................................................80
The Start and End Points for Cutting Are Not Same .................80
Blank Areas Are Produced On the Material ...............................80
Flat Material Cannot be Set Up As “PIECE” (the length is not dis-
played) .......................................................................................81
The Material Slips Away From the Pinch Rollers During the Cutting
Process ......................................................................................81
A Message Appears ...................................................................82
Responding to an Error Message ..............................................82
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Maintenance
Cleaning
NOTICE
Always turn o this machine before cleaning it.
Never lubricate the mechanisms.
Do not clean with solvents (such as benzine or thinner).
Cleaning the body
Use a cloth moistened with water then wrung well, and wipe gently to clean. Wipe the operation panel and
display gently with a clean, soft cloth.
Cleaning the platen
Use a cloth moistened with water then wrung well, and wipe
gently to clean.
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Maintenance
Cleaning the grit rollers
With the sheet loading levers lowered and the pinch rollers
raised, use a commercially available brush to remove dust
and other detritus. Brush horizontally while rotating the grit
rollers.
If dust builds up it may prevent the material from being held
securely, and degrade plot precision.
Cleaning the pinch rollers
Lower the sheet loading levers and raise the pinch rollers. Use a cloth moistened with water then wrung well,
and wipe gently to clean.
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Cleaning the blade holder cap
Consumable Items
Blade
New part Worn area
Maintenance
If material debris is adhering to the inner surface of the cap for the
blade holder, loosen and remove the cap, then remove the material
debris. If corners and curves are not cut attractively, or if cutting is
discontinuous, clean the blade holder cap.
If any of the following occurs, it means the blade has reached the end
of its useful life. Replace with a new blade.
The blade tip is broken.
Uncut areas remain even when blade force is raised 50 to 60 gf.
Cutting traces are not as attractive as they were previously.
When cutting details or corners, the material layer peels away from
the carrier paper.
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Maintenance
After prolonged use or cutting of hard material, the tip of the blade may become worn as shown in the
gure. Attractive cutting becomes impossible in such cases, so replace with a new blade.
Blade holder
When you adjust the blade tip and carry out cutting, the cap portion of the blade holder rubs against the
material as cutting is performed, and so the end of the cap gradually becomes worn. When wear is severe,
the blade tip cannot be adjusted correctly, and attractive cutting becomes impossible. Replace with a new
blade holder.
When the blade holder has been in use for a prolonged period, the bearing that supports the blade deteriorates, impeding rotation of the blade. Continued use while in this state may make attractive cutting impossible
because the blade tip cannot rotate easily.
If corners and curves are not cut attractively, or if cutting is discontinuous, refer to page 74, “Cleaning” and
clean the blade holder cap. If this does not improve the results, replacing the blade holder may bring about
improvement.
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Maintenance
Blade protector
If cutting is carried out when the amount of blade extension or blade force is not adjusted correctly, the blade
tip may pierce the material’s carrier paper, resulting in damage to the blade protector. Performing cutting with
a damaged blade protector may make attractive cutting impossible.
When the surface of the blade protector is deformed by scratching or the like, it is necessary to replace the
blade protector. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
How to Replace the Separating Knife
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CAUTION
If the separating knife is not sharp enough to cut attractively, replace it with the replacement knife included
with this machine. Follow the steps below to replace the knife.
Procedure
Maintenance
Make sure the power to the unit isoff before attempting to replace the
separating knife.
Doing so may result in injury.
Switch off the power to the machine.
Remove the separating knife.
Loosen the screw until it slips out.
Grasp the screw portion, and slowly pull
it out in the direction of the arrow.
Do not pull back while doing this.
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* If the blade remains in the carriage,
use tweezers to remove it.
Magnet
Positioning groove
Replace with a new knife.
The knife is secured in place by the magnet.
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Maintenance
As for the replacement blades after using up all the included blades, contact your authorized Roland DG
Corp. dealer.
Install the separating knife.
Grasp the screw portion and slowly in-
sert it into the groove.
Take care to ensure that the knife does not slip.
Tighten the screw.
Self-test Operation Check
This machine is provided with a self-test feature for verifying that operation is correct. If this machine does
not operate correctly, follow the steps below to check its operation. (No computer is required to perform an
operation check.)
Procedure
Refer to page 26, “Loading the Material (Roll Material)” and load material.
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Maintenance
Refer to page 35, “Installing a Blade” and install the blade holder in the tool carriage.
SELF TEST
Press several times to display the left gure.
Press several times to display the left gure.
Press
Press several times to display the left gure.
Press
Operation is correct if the cutting shown in the gure is performed.
to execute.
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What to Do If …..
The Machine Doesn’t Run.
Is the power cord connected correctly?
Connect the power cord bundled to the machine, and plug the other end securely into an electrical outlet.
Is the machine power on ?
Turn on the power.
Is the machine in the temporary halt state ? Is operation paused?
If the screen shown in the gure is displayed, it means that operation is
paused.
P. 41, “Downloading Cutting Data”
To resume cutting, press again. Cutting resumes. To quit cutting, rstly stop the ow of cutting instructions from the computer, then hold down
Is the machine in the setup state?
for 0.5 seconds or longer.
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If the machine is not in the setup state (the SETUP LED is dark), cutting cannot be performed even if data is
sent. Load the material correctly, then put the machine in the setup state.
Maintenance
P. 26, “Loading the Material (Roll Material)”
Are the settings for the software driver correct?
Make the correct settings for the output port. For more information, refer to the “Installation and Setup Guide”
on the included CD-ROM.
Are the computer and the machine connected correctly?
Correctly connect the computer and the machine. For more information, refer to page 20 “Rear” or the “Setup
Guide.”
Is the OS set up correctly ?
Check the following items:
• Output port selection • Output device selection • Output command
• Other settings
Check the OS’s user’s manual and set it up correctly.
Are the application software settings correctly ?
When specifying the output device, select the name of a model that supports the instruction set. If the instruction set is dierent, completely dierent instructions may be sent, resulting in an error. Settings for the output
origin point and the like may also be required. Check the software user’s manual and set it up correctly.
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Cut Lines Are Uneven or Not Cut Attractively.
Are the blade and blade holder installed correctly and securely ?
Install them tightly enough not to loose.
P. 35, “Installing the Blade”
Are there material debris in the blade holder?
Remove the cap from the blade holder and clean out the debris.
P. 74, “Cleaning”
Is a thick material being used?
When you are using thick material, set the [QUALITY] to [HEAVY].
P. 46, “Detailed Cutting-condition Settings”
When you are using thick material, set the [QUALITY] to [HEAVY].
Replace with a new blade holder.
P. 75, “Consumable Items”
What to Do If …..
Is the blade protector damaged?
Replace with a new blade protector..
P. 75, “Consumable Items”
Replace with a new blade protector.
Set at an appropriate value.
P. 46, “Detailed Cutting-condition Settings”
Also, depending on the program you're using, you may be able to set the oset with the program. In such
cases, make sure that the program setting does not conict with the machine's setting.
Uncut Areas Remain or the Material Is Not Cut
Is the blade chipped ?
If it is, replace it with a new one.
P. 35, “Installing the Blade”
Are blade force, blade offset, and cutting speed appropriate for the material being
cut?
Carry out a cutting test and set the appropriate values.
P. 46, “Detailed Cutting-condition Settings,” p. 38 “Adjusting the Blade Force,” p. 39 “Adjusting the Cutting Speed”
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What to Do If …..
The Carrier Paper Is Cut
Are the amount of blade extension and blade force appropriate for the material being
cut?
Adjust the amount of blade extension and the blade force appropriately.
P. 46, “Detailed Cutting-condition Settings,” p. 38 “Adjusting the Blade Force,” p. 39 “Adjusting the Cutting Speed”
The Material Rise Up During Cutting, and the Blade Scratches the Material
Is wide material being used?
When using material having a width grater than 762 mm (30 in.), lower the middle pinch roller at a position
over a grit roller near the center of the material.
Is the up speed too fast?
Use the menu to lower the setting for [UPSPEED].
P. 46, “Detailed Cutting-condition Settings”
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Maintenance
The Start and End Points for Cutting Are Not Same
Are the blade and blade holder installed correctly and securely ?
Install them correctly and securely enough not to loose.
P. 35, “Installing the Blade”
Are you using thick or hard material?
When you are cutting thick or hard material, the start point and end point might not be same.
Blank Areas Are Produced On the Material
Are the blank areas due to the specications?
Mechanical limitations produce margins at the front, back, left, and right of the material
P. 49, “Details of the Origin-point Location and Cutting Area”
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What to Do If …..
Flat Material Cannot be Set Up As “PIECE” (the length is not displayed)
Is the length 1.6 m (63 in.) or longer?
Attempting to set up at material having a length of 1.6 m or longer as [PIECE] causes the material to be
recognized as roll material.
P. 49, “Details of the Origin-point Location and Cutting Area”
The Material Slips Away From the Pinch Rollers During the Cutting Process
Is a material with sprocket holes being used?
If a material with holes for sprocket feed is being used, placing the pinch roller above the hole portion may cause
the material to slip. Be sure to set the pinch roller over the material to the inner side of the hole portion.
When a at material (such as a standard size material or piece material) has been loaded,
has the “PIECE” setting been selected for the material type?
When loading the material, select [PIECE] for the [SELECT SHEET] display menu.
P. 70, “Using the Cut Material”
Is the material being cut blocked at some position?
Make sure that the left and right edges of the material do not touch the inner surfaces or the shafts of the
machine during cutting. Such contact may not only damage the material, but could also make normal material
advancing impossible and cause the material to slip.
Is the material being loaded parallel to the grit rollers?
When the front edge of the material is cut diagonally, cut o the odd-shaped part to make it straight, then
align it so that it is parallel to the grit roller. When the material is fed for a long distance, the material will be less
likely to slip out of alignment if the pinch rollers are moved inward slightly (5 to 25 mm). When a roll material
is loaded, use the display menu [AREA] function to feed a material by the length to be used (ensure a small
margin by setting a length that is about 0.2 m longer than the cutting data), make sure the pinch rollers are
still in contact with the material (not o the left or right edges, or on the edges), and then cut. If the material
is pulled while cutting it is more likely to halt because of material misalignment and motor errors.
Are the sheet loading levers lowered?
The material is not secured in place. Make sure the left and right pinch rollers are inside the edges of the material, then raise the sheet loading levers.
Are the pinch rollers damaged or deformed?
If the material comes loose even when it is loaded correctly, the useful life of the pinch rollers has ended. If
this happens, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Also, when you are not performing cutting,
leave the sheet loading levers lowered and the pinch rollers raised.
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What to Do If …..
A Message Appears
TOOL-CHG: TOOL No
The machine is in standby for tool replacement.
If tool replacement is not necessary, then simply press
be set to [DISABLE].
. The [SP CMD] menu item should normally
DATA OVERFLOW
The data size is too large to process.
Reduce the data size and send the data from the computer again.
Responding to an Error Message
An error message will appear if incoming data has any of the errors listed in table. However, the error is shown
in the display for informational purposes, the data transfer continues and you are allowed to perform the next
operation. To clear the display, press any key. If an error occurs, correct cutting may become impossible.
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The error messages that may appear on the display are described below. In almost all cases, the cause is
Maintenance
receiving incorrect data.
P. 78, “The Machine Doesn’t Run”
If the action described here does not correct the problem, or if an error message not described here appears,
contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer .
BAD POSITION
The location of one or more of the pinch rollers is not correct.
Press
P. 26, “Loading the Material (Roll Material)”
to clear the error, then reload the material correctly.
SHEET UNLOADED
This is displayed when the material has been loaded at a position where the sheet sensor does
not function.
Follow the steps under on page 26 “Loading the Material (Roll Material)” to load the material so that it is
positioned above the sheet sensor.
This is displayed when the material is removed after pressing
Load a material and press any key to cancel the error message.
.
MOTOR ERROR
Shows motor error status.
This is displayed when the machine experiences excess load, such as for one of the following reasons:
Cutting was performed with thick material loaded.
Cutting was performed without rst feeding out the material, and the material was then pulled out sud-
denly during cutting.
The material has jammed.
If this happens, reset the power using the power switch. (If the material is jammed, then before you switch
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the power back on, remove the material.)
For large cutting data with a roll material, use the [AREA] function on the display menu to feed the roll material by the length of the cut (ensure a small margin by setting a length that is about 0.1 m longer than the
cutting data).
P. 41, “Downloading Cutting Data”
Also, by using the settings for the CAMM-1 driver, you can make the setting for performing test feed of material automatically before cutting starts.
P. 69, “Performing Test Feed of Material Automatically”
When you are using thick material, change the [QUALITY] setting from [NORMAL] to [HEAVY].
P. 88, “Description of Menu Items ([CONDITION] – [QUALITY])
If the foregoing message appears and operation stops even when you perform cutting while set to [HEAVY],
switch the power o and back on, then press
and set [** cm/s] to a smaller value.
Er1: WRONG COMMAND
Appears if an instruction that the machine cannot interpret is sent.
Er2: WRONG NO.S
Appears if the number of parameters diers from the permissible number.
Er3: OUT OF RANGE
Appears if the value specied for a parameter is out of the permissible range.
Er15: RS-232ERR
Appears if framing error, parity error or overrun error occur when data is perceived.
OUT OF CUTTING RANGE
Appears if the crop mark or the origin point is being specied out of the material.
Set the crop mark or the origin point within the material.
P. 40, “Setting the Origin Point,” p. 64, “Crop Mark Feature”
CROPMARK ERR WIDTH NG
The crop mark 2 is out of the position by over 20mm in the carriage direction.
Reset the crop mark 2.
P. 64, “Crop Mark Feature”
CROPMARK ERR LENGTH NG
The crop mark 3 is out of the position by over 20mm in the sheet direction.
Reset the crop mark 3.
P. 64, “Crop Mark Feature”
CROPMARK ERR ANGLE TOO BIG
The crop mark 2 or 3 is tilted at over 5 degrees.
Reset the crop mark 2 or 3.
P. 64, “Crop Mark Feature”
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What to Do If …..
SET TO <SENSOR MODE> DATA DISCARDED
The data with PJL is transmitted in the [Manual] mode of [CROPMARK].
The data will be discarded. Change the setting of [CROPMARK] to [SENSOR MODE], or check the data.
P. 64, “Crop Mark Feature,” p. 88“Description of Menu Items”
SET TO <0 deg> DATA DISCARD
The data with PJL is transmitted when the setting of [ROTATE] is at [90 deg].
The data will be discarded. Change the setting of [ROTATE] to [0 deg], or check the data.
P. 51, “Coordinate Rotation Settings,” p. 88“Description of Menu Items”
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Chapter 5
Main Specications
Selecting the Material and Blade .................................................86
Material and Blade Combinations..............................................86
List of Functions ...........................................................................87
Control-key Functions ................................................................87
Description of Menu Items .........................................................88
Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ..........93
Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ........93
Interface Specications ................................................................94
Serial .........................................................................................94
USB ...........................................................................................94
Serial connector .........................................................................94
USB connector ..........................................................................95
XY-RS-34 serial cable connection .............................................95
Specications ...............................................................................96
Specications
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Selecting the Material and Blade
Material and Blade Combinations
The table below is a general guide to suitable blades and cutting conditions for various types of material,
as well as to blade lifespan and other values under the respective conditions. Refer to it when selecting the
material and blade. Cutting conditions and blade life vary according to the hardness of the material and
the usage environment. Before you perform actual cutting, be sure to carry out a cutting test and make any
necessary adjustments.
P. 38, “Adjusting the Blade Force,” p. 39, “Adjusting the Cutting Speed”
If the material is not cut through completely even when the blade force is increased by 50 to 60 gf more than
the blade force values shown below, it means that the useful life of the blade has ended. Replace with a new
blade.
Material Blade Blade force Speed Blade oset Life of a blade
General Signage Vinyl ZEC-U1005 50 to 150 gf 85 cm/sec. 0.25 mm 8000 m
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Specications
General Signage Vinyl
Fluorescent Vinyl
Reective Vinyl
Rubber material for
sandblasting stencil
Signage vinyl (material thickness 0.1 mm
or less)
All values are intended to serve only as a general guide.
When you are cutting small text (character height of 3 mm for alphanumeric characters or more), ZEC-U3017
can produce more attractive cutting results than other blades.
Use the included blade under conditions equivalent to those for the ZEC-U5025.
ZEC-U5025
ZEC-U1715 100 to 200 gf 20 cm/sec. 0.25 mm
ZEC-U3017 100 gf or less 85 cm/sec. 0.175 mm 4000 m
30 to 100 gf
120 to 200 gf
100 to 200 gf
85 cm/sec.
85 cm/sec.
85 cm/sec.
0.25 mm
0.25 mm
0.25 mm
4000 m
4000 m
4000 m
Varies according
to material type
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List of Functions
Control-key Functions
This describes the functions of the control keys when pressed.
Key Function Range Default
MEMORY This calls up user-set cutting conditions matched to the
FORCE This sets the force for the blade during cutting. 20 to 350
SPEED This sets the speed for the blade during cutting. 1 to 85
CURSOR
(
(
(
(
PAUSE This pauses cutting. The PAUSE LED lights up while opera-
MENU Pressing this repeatedly switches sequentially among the
ENTER This enables, runs, or stores the item shown on the display. − −
ORIGIN Holding down this key for 0.5 seconds or longer sets
SHEET CUT Holding down this key for 0.5 seconds or longer cuts o
TEST Holding down this key for 0.5 seconds or longer performs
MENU +
Power on
(LANG.)
Power on
(SELECT
SHEET)
USER1 to 8 – tool and material in use.
gf 50 gf Perform a cutting test and set the conditions to
match (10 gf step) the loaded material and the installed
blade.
cm/s 20 cm/s Perform a cutting test and set the conditions to match (1 cm/s step) the loaded material and the
installed blade.
These move the material and the carriage. When a menu
)
is displayed, these change the menu items and setting
)
values.
)
)
tion is paused. Pressing this a second time cancels the
paused state. Holding down
longer while paused quits cutting. This key is also eective
when performing material feed using the [AREA] menu.
presently set cutting conditions, the menu mode, and the
width-display screen. Pressing this key when in the Menu
mode returns you to the cutting conditions screen.
the origin point at the present blade position (the blade
center).
the material at the present position of the separating
knife. Press this to sever an already-cut piece of material
from a roll of material. Severing cannot be performed
while cutting is in progress.
a cutting test at the present blade position. For more
information, refer to the page “Adjusting the Blade Force
and Cutting Speed.”
This sets the language for messages on the display. /ENG-
LISH/ ENGLISH (LANG.) You can select from among seven
languages: EUT/FRANC/ESPAN Japanese, English, German,
French, Spanish, Italian, ITAL/PORTOG and Portuguese.
This selects the type of material to use and enables the
ROLL/PIECE/ (SELECT SHEET ) setup state. For more infor-
mation, refer to the page “Details of F-EDGE/R-EDGE the
Origin-point Location and Cutting Area.”
for 0.5 seconds or
USER1 to 8 −
20 to 350gf
(10gf step)
1 to 85 cm/s
(1 cm/s step)
− −
− −
− −
− −
− −
− −
/ENGLISH/
DEUT/FRANC/ESPAN/
ITAL/PORTOG
ROLL / PIECE / F-
EDGE / R-EDGE
50 gf
20 cm/s
ENGLISH
−
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List of Functions
UNSETUP This cancels material setup (unsetup). − −
CONDITION
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Main
Specications
Description of Menu Items
This describes the items and functions available when you press and enter the menu mode.
Menu Function Range Default
FORCE This sets the force of the blade when the material is cut.
Make the setting suitable for the material and the blade
installed in consideration of the result of the cutting test.
SPEED This sets the speed of the blade when the material is cut.
Make the setting suitable for the material and the blade
installed.
OFFSET This sets the amount of oset for the blade during cutting.
Normally, apply the oset value indicated on the cutter you
are using. (The oset value for the cutters included in this
package is 0.25mm.) Perform the cutting test, and adjust this
setting in accordance with the loaded material or cutter if
necessary. When using the included blade, cutting can be
performed using the factory-default settings.
UNSPEED This sets the speed of movement when the blade is raised
and moves to the next position for cutting during a cutting
operation.
ROTATE This rotates the cutting coordinate origin by 90 degrees. The
default setting is [0deg], which means that the origin is at the
bottom left of the material. Setting this to [90deg] moves the
origin to the bottom right of the material, thereby rotating
the cutting pattern by 90 degrees.
* Don’t forget that the coordinate axis changes when the
origin is rotated.
AREA This moves the material by the length to be cut before actual
cutting is performed, making it possible to ensure that the
material will not slip or come loose during cutting. When
performing ontinuous cutting on the same material, this can
also be used to make sure
that there is enough remaining material to cut the data that
will be sent.
When you are performing front loading, this feeds the specied length of material to the rear to ensure the cutting area,
and shifts the origin point. You can pause or stop material
feed by pressing
QUALITY This sets the cutting quality. Ordinarily this is left set to NOR-
MAL]. When rapid cutting is desired, such as when cutting a
large material, set this to [HI-SPEED]. When load is large, or if
the material is not cut smoothly, or when small text is to be
cut attractively, set this to [HEAVY].
EXTEND
(only GX-
640)
This is a feature to extend the cutting area to the outer
side of the pinch rollers. However, the cutting quality in the
extended area is not covered under guarantee. Depending
on the conditions where the material is loaded, this may also
result in cutting performed outside the material or material
jams.
during execution.
20 to 350 gf
(10 gf step)
1 to 85 cm/s
(1 cm/s step)
0 to 1,000 mm
(0.025 mm step)
AUTO / 10 to 50
cm/s
(10 cm/s step)
0 deg / 90 deg 0 deg
24.9 m toward the
front to 24.9 m
toward the rear
(0.1 m step)
NORMAL / HiSPEED / HEAVY
0.0 to 25.4 mm
(01. mm step)
50 gf
20 cm/s
0.250 mm
AUTO
1.0 m toward the
front
NORMAL
0.0
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CROPMARK This is used when creating stickers or the like by cutting
material on which alignment marks (crop marks) have been
printed around gures. When using the included program,
select either [SENSOR MODE] or [TOOL MODE]. For more
information, refer to the electronic-format manual (“Printing and Cutting Guide” (for Windows) or “Macintosh Cutting
Guide” (for Macintosh).) When using a program other than
the included one, select [MANUAL]. For information on how
to perform this operation, refer to the page 64 “The Crop
Mark Feature.”
I/O This makes the setting for the type of interface used for con-
nection to the computer. This is normally set to [AUTO].
This machine cannot use two ports concurrently. When set
to [AUTO], the rst port that receives data after the power is
turned on is selected as the usable port.
To use the other port, either reset the power or change the
interface setting using this menu item.
For example, if the rst set of data is received by the USB
port, then to receive the next set of data using the serial port,
it is necessary either to reset the power or to change the
setting to [SERIAL]. When using a serial connection, the machine’s settings are used for the communication parameters.
If the interface is not recognized correctly when set to
[AUTO], use the menu to choose the type of interface you’re
using. When using a USB connection, choose [USB]. When
using a serial connection, choose [SERIAL].
BAUD Set the communication speed for a serial connection.
It is eective only when connected to the computer using a
serial cable.
DATA Set the number of data bits for a serial connection.
It is eective only when connected to the computer using a
serial cable.
STOP Set the number of stop bits for a serial connection.
It is eective only when connected to the computer using a
serial cable.
PARITY Set the type of parity checking for a serial connection.
It is eective only when connected to the computer using a
serial cable.
HAND Set the handshaking (ow control) for a serial connection.
It is eective only when connected to the computer using a
serial cable.
SENSOR MODE
/ TOOL MODE ?
MANUAL
AUTO / USB /
SERIAL
9600/4800 9600
1to 8 8
1/2 1
NONE / EVEN /
ODD
H-WIRE / XONOFF H-WIRE
List of Functions
SENSOR MODE
AUTO
NONE
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List of Functions
AUTOCUT SPEED This sets the [AUTOCUT] (material cuto ) speed.
SETTING
COMMAND
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Set this to a suitable speed for the loaded material.
MARGIN This sets the amount of margin from the cut edge of the
material for the next starting point for cutting after cutting
o the material.
PASSES This sets the number of times material cuto is performed
(once for [1] or twice for [2]). When working with thicker
material or other material that’s dicult to cut, set this to [2].
Pressing once performs material cuto the number
of times set here.
COMMAND This selects whether the material-cuto command is en-
abled or disabled.
When set to [ENABLE], material cuto is performed automatically when a material-cuto command is sent from the
computer.
Pressing
whether the setting is [ENABLE] or [DISABLE].
VS COMD To perform cutting at the speed determined by a VS
command (tool speed setting command) sent from the
computer, set this to [ENABLE]. When set to [DISABLE], cutting is performed using the values for [**cm/s] at the cutting
conditions screen and [UPSPEED].
!FS CMD To perform cutting at the blade force determined by an
FS command (tool force setting command) sent from the
computer, set this to [ENABLE]. When set to [DISABLE], cutting is performed using the values for [**gf ] at the cutting
conditions screen.
SP CMD This is normally set to [DISABLE] when performing a cutting.
When a tool-selection instruction (SP instruction) is sent from
the computer while this is set to [DISABLE], the SP instruction
is ignored and operation continues without pause. When
set to [ENABLE], SP exchange instructions are accepted and
operation pauses. If tool change is needed, change the tool,
then press
performs material cuto regardless of
.
40 to 85 cm/s
(1 cm/s step)
5 to 50 mm
(5 mm step)
1/2 1
DISABLE / ENABLE DISABLE
DISABLE / ENABLE DISABLE
DISABLE / ENABLE DISABLE
DISABLE / ENABLE DISABLE
50 cm/s
30 mm
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OTHERS SMOOTING If you want the curves of circles and arcs to be cut smoothly,
set this to [ENABLE]. When on, however, small text or intricate
designs may also be cut with rounded corners. If this happens, change the setting to [DISABLE] and perform cutting
again.
UNIT Select the unit of measurement for numerical values shown
on the display.
However, values are shown in metrics for the following
menus even when inch is selected.
FACTORY
DEFAULT
SELF TEST This adjusts the respective distances of the X axis. Compare
CONTRAST This changes the contrast of the display. 5 to 1 5
TEST PATTERN
This returns the settings values of the menu items to their
factory-default values.
the actual measurements of the cutting results with the data
sent from the computer to calculate and set the distance
adjustment value.
This changes the cutting-test pattern carried out when you
press
This performs an ordinary cutting test with [TYPE 1]. For thin
materials or cases where graphics are too small to obtain
good cutting results with [TYPE 1], make the setting for
[TYPE 2].
.
ON / OFF ON
mm / inch mm
PRESET −
− −
TYPE 1 / TYPE 2 TYPE 1
List of Functions
TYPE 1 TYPE 2
OVER CUT This cuts an excess margin of 1 mm (0.04 in.) from the rst
and last line segments.
This selection is normally set to [DISABLE], and is set to [ENABLE] when cutting especially attractive corners is desired.
When cutting small text or intricate graphics, however, this
should be set to [DISABLE] to avoid cutting the text or graphics portion of material.
CALIB This adjusts the respective distances of the X axis and Y axis.
Compare the actual measurements of the cutting results
with the data sent from the computer to calculate and set
the distance adjustment value.
AUTO PREFEED (only
GX-640)
FAN
POWER
(only GX-
640)
With this feature set at [ON], the cutting is performed after
the material is automatically fed out by 1 m when the cutting
data is transmitted from the computer. (If the next transfer
point is over 1 m back, the material may be fed out by over 1
m, depending on the data.) When feeding of the material is
performed with the [AREA] feature in advance, the automatic
feeding is not performed up to the length where the material is fed out then even if [PREFEED] is set at [ON].
This is a useful feature when the media is hard and oating
above the platen, or when the media is thin and sticking to
the platen. Set a greater value when the material is prone to
oat, while set a smaller value when it is prone to stick.
DISABLE / ENABLE DISABLE
-2.00 to 2.00 %
(0.01 % step)
OFF ?ON OFF
-5 to -1 / NORMAL /
+1 to +5
0.00 %
NORMAL
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List of Functions
Menu Function Range Default
REPLOT [START]
Performs cutting using the data in the replot memory.
[CLEAR]
Deletes the data in the replot memory.
MEMORY This stores the cutting conditions to match the blade and
material in use. You can set the following ve types of parameters: [SPEED], [OFFSET], [FORCE], [UPSPEED] and [QUALITY].
These settings can be stored in memory as eight patterns
(numbered USER1 through 8).
− −
USER 1 to 8 −
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Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels
Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels
Serial Number
This is required when you seek
maintenance, servicing, or support. Never peel off the label or let
it get dirty.
Power Rating
Use an electrical outlet that meets
the requirements for voltage,
frequency, and amperage given
here.
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Interface Specications
Serial
Standard RS-232C specications
Transmission method Asynchronous, duplex data transmission
Transmission speed 4800, 9600(Selected using panel keys)
Parity check Odd, Even, or None (Selected using panel keys)
Data bits 7 or 8 bits (Selected using panel keys)
Stop bits 1 or 2 bits (Selected using panel keys)
Handshake
USB
Hardwire (power on) or XON/XOFF (Selected using panel keys.)
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Main
Specications
Standard Universal Serial Bus Specication Revision 1.1
Transmission speed 12 Mbps (Full Speed Device)
Data format NRZI
Compatible connector Series B
Permissible Cable length
Universal Serial Bus Device Class Denition for Printing Device
Version 1.1
3 m
Serial connector
Signal
number
NC 25 13 NC
NC 24 12 NC
NC 23 11 NC
NC 22 10 NC
NC 21 9 NC
DTR 20 8 NC
NC 19 7 SG
NC 18 6 DSR
NC 17 5 CTS
NC 16 4 RTS
NC 15 3 RXD
NC 14 2 TXD
Terminal
number
Signal
number
1 FG
Pin Connection
13
25
1
14
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USB connector
Pin number Signal Remark
1 VCC Cable power
2 - Data
3 + Data
4
Interface Specications
GND Cable ground
XY-RS-34 serial cable connection
Note: When making a serial connection using a cable other than a XY-RS-34 cable from Roland DG Corp., use
a serial cable wired as shown in the gure below.
D-sub 9 (female)
D-sub 25 (male)
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Mechanism Media-movement method
Driving method Digital control servo motor
Maximum cutting
area
Acceptable media
widths
Width of material
that can be cut o
Tools Special blade for CAMM-1 series
Maximum cutting
speed
Cutting speed 10 mm/sec. to 850 mm/sec. (in increments of 10 mm/sec.)
Blade force 20 gf to 350 gf
Mechanical
resolution
Software
resolution
Distance accuracy(*1)
Repetition accuracy
(*1)(*2)(*3)
Interface Serial (RS-232C-compatible), USB (Rev1.1)
Replot memory 2MB (buer size: 8MB)
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Main
Instruction system Dedicated system (CAMM-GLIII-compatable)
Power supply AC100V to 240V±10% 50/60Hz 1.2A
Power consumption
Acoustic noise
level
Specications
Dimensions
(Main unit)
Dimensions
(With stand)
Weight
(Main unit)
Weight
(With stand)
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Accessories
Specications
GX-640 GX-500 GX-400 GX-300
Width: 1575 mm (62 in.)
Length: 24998 mm (9841/8 in.)
The width can be expanded by 1626mm (64
in. ).
Min. 130 mm (5-1/16 in.)
Max. 1842 mm (72-1/2)
0 mm to 1778 mm
(0 in. to 70 in.)
0.0035 mm/step
(0.000137 in. / step)
Error of less than ±0.2 % of distance traveled, or 0.1 mm (0.00394 in. ), whichever is greater
2115 mm (W) × 264 mm
(D) × 398 mm (H)
(83-1/4 in. (W) x 10-3/8
in. (D) x 15-11/16 in. (H))
2115 mm (w) × 727 mm
(D) × 1113 mm (H)
(83-1/4 in. (W) x 28-5/8
in. (D) x 43-13/16 in. (H))
41 kg (90.4 lb.) 35 kg (77.2 lb. ) 31 kg (68.3 lb. ) 26 kg (57.3 lb. )
64 kg (141.1) 55 kg (121.2 lb.) 51 kg (112.4 lb. ) 44 kg (97 lb. )
Power cord, blade holder (XD-CH2), pin, blade, alignment tool, replacement blade for separating knife, USB cable, Roland
software package CD-ROM, setup guide, user’s manual, etc.
Width: 1195 mm (47 in.)
Length: 24998 mm (9841/8 in.)
Min. 90 mm (3-1/2 in.)
Max. 1372 mm (54 in.)
0 mm to 1270 mm
(0 in. to 50 in.)
During cutting: 850 mm/sec. (in all directions)
During tool-up.1202 mm/sec. (in 45° direction)
0.025 mm/step (0.000984 in. / step)
Approx. 100W Approx. 95W
Cutting mode: 62dB (A) or less Standby mode: 40dB (A) or less
1602 mm (W) × 264 mm
(D) × 398 mm (H)
(63-1/16 in. (W) x 10-3/8
in. (D) x 15-11/16 in. (H))
1602 mm (W) × 727 mm
(D) × 1113 mm (H)
(63-1/16 in. (W) x 28-5/8
in. (D) x 43-13/16 in. (H))
5 to 40 °C (41 to 104°F)
35% to 80% (non-condensing)
Width: 1000 mm (39 in.)
Length: 24998 mm (9841/8 in.)
Min. 90 mm (3-1/2 in.)
Max. 1178 mm (46 in.)
0 mm to 1067 mm
(0 in. to 42 in.)
0.0125 mm/step (0.000492 in. /step)
0.1 mm or less
1407 mm (W) × 264 mm
(D) × 398 mm (H)
(55-3/8 in. (W) x 10-3/8 in.
(D) x 15-11/16 in. (H))
1407 mm (W) × 727 mm
(D) × 1113 mm (H)
(55-3/8 in. (W) x 28-5/8 in.
(D) x 43-13/16 in. (H))
Width: 737 mm (29 in.)
Length: 24998 mm (9841/8 in.)
Min. 50 mm (2 in.) / Max.
915 mm (36 in.)
(50 to 540 mm (2 in. to 21
in.), 582 to 915 mm (23 in.
to 36 in.))
0 mm to 812 mm
(0 to 32 in.)
1144 mm (W) × 264 mm
(45-1/16 in. (W) x 10-3/8
in. (D) x 15-11/16 in. (H))
1144 mm (W) × 727 mm
(45-1/16 in. (W) x 28-5/8
in. (D) x 43-13/16 in. (H))
AC100V to 240V±10%
50/60Hz 1.1A
(D) × 398 mm (H)
(D) × 1113 mm (H)
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Specications
*1
According to material and cutting conditions as specied by Roland DG Corp. (refer to the gure below).
*2
Excluding stretching/contraction of the material
*3
Range for assured repetition accuracy
For materials with a width exceeding 610 mm (24 in.): Length 4,000 mm (157-7/16 in.)
For materials with a width of 610 mm (24 in.) or less : Length 8,000 mm (314-15/16 in.)
(*1) The following conditions must be satised:
Material type: 3M Scotchcal Mastercut Film
Special stand (a roll material must be set at the rear and on the sheet hanger)
Side margins: 25 mm (1 in.) or more for both the left and right margins
Front margin: 30 mm (1-3/16 in.) or more
(After loading the material, using the display menu to select [F-EDGE] as the material type automatically sets a front
margin of 30 mm (1-3/16 in. ). )
Use of the display menu’s [AREA] function to perform feed of the material length plus 0.2 m and set the material cor-
rectly
Cutting the following data one time
Movable pinch roller
(right)
Side margins: 25 mm (1 in.) or more
Front margin: 30 mm
(1-3/16 in.) or more
Movable pinch
roller (right)
Origin
Blade
protector
Side margins:
25 mm (1 in.)
or more
(1) The letters are cut in order starting with “R”
(2) After the last letter (“P”) has been cut, the machine
returns to the origin point and the outer border is cut
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Y
X
Feed length
Material with a width exceeding 610 mm
(24 in.): 4,000 mm (157-7/16 in.)
Material with a width of 610 mm (24 in.) or
less: 8,000 mm (314-15/16 in.)
The origin is rotated 90 degrees ([ROTATE] on the display
menu is set to [90deg]).
Cut width
Fills the
hard clip
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This product must be disposed of
separately at your local waste recycling
center. Do not dispose of in household
waste bin.
Bitte führen Sie dieses Produkt separat
Ihrer örtlichen Entsorgungsstelle zu.
Bitte nicht mit dem normalen Hausmüll
entsorgen.
Ne jetez pas le produit avec vos
ordures ménagères. Portez-le dans un
centre recyclage des déchets.
Questo prodotto deve essere smaltito
negli appositi contenitori per la raccolta
differenziata, non buttare nel cestino
dei rifiuti casalinghi.
Este producto debe devolverse al
centro de reciclaje más cercano a su
domicilio para su correcta eliminación.
No lo tire a la basura.
Deite fora separadamente este produto
no seu centro de reciclagem local. Não
o deite fora no seu caixote do lixo.
Lever dit product in bij een lokaal
afvalverzamelpunt. NIET met normaal
huishoudelijk afval afvoeren.
Dette Produkt skal smides særskilt
væk på den lokale affalds- og
genbrugsstation. Må ikke smides ud
sammen med almindeligt
husholdningsaffald.
Tätä tuotetta ei saa hävittää
normaalien talousjätteiden mukana,
vaan se on toimitettava
ongelmajätteiden keräilypisteeseen
hävitettäväksi.
Produkten måste kasseras separat på
din lokala återvinningscentral. Släng
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Μην πετάξετε το αντικείμενο αυτό στο
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τις μπαταρίες και προσκομίστε το στο
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有毒有害物质或元素
部件名称
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六价铬
(Cr(Ⅵ))
多溴联苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
(PBDE)
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头部 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
壳体、底架 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
电源 × ○ × ○ ○ ○
其他（电缆、附件等） × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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不致引起环境污染，不会对人身、财产造成严重的不良影响。
环保使用期限仅在遵照产品使用说明书，正确使用产品的条件下才有效。
不当的使用，将会导致有害物质泄漏的危险。
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