Roland CAMM-1, CM-24, CM-12 User Manual

USER'S MANUAL

This User's Manual is intended for CM-24 and CM-12.

Thank you very much for purchasing the CM-24/12.

• To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of
this product's performance, please be sure to read through this
manual completely and store it in a safe location.

• Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in part, of
this manual is prohibited.

• The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of
this product are subject to change without notice.

• The operation manual and the product have been prepared and
tested as much as possible. If you find any misprint or error,
please inform us.

For the USA

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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 modification to this system can void
the users authority to operate this equipment.

The I/O cables between this equipment and the computing
device must be shielded.

For Canada

CLASS A NOTICE

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

CLASSE A AVIS

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.

NOTICE

Grounding Instructions

Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Check with qualified electrician or service personnel if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in
doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.

Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s
plug.

Repair or replace damaged or worn out cord immediately.

Operating Instructions

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches
invites accidents.

DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t
use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to
rain. Keep work area well lighted.

DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing
accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and like.

REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in off position before plugging in.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.

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Table of Contents

To Ensure Safe Use .......................................................................................................................2

About the Labels Affixed to the Unit ......................................................................4

1 Checking Supplied Items ......................................................................................................................5

2 Part Names and Functions ...................................................................................................................5

2-1 Front View .......................................................................................................................................5

2-2 Rear View ........................................................................................................................................ 6

2-3 Operation Panel .............................................................................................................................6

3 Basic Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 7

3-1 Setting Up and Connection .......................................................................................................... 7

3-2 DIP Switch Settings .......................................................................................................................8

3-3 Installing a Blade ............................................................................................................................ 9

3-4 Turning on the Power ................................................................................................................. 10

3-5 Loading the Material ................................................................................................................... 10

3-6 Setting the Origin Point .............................................................................................................. 14

3-7 Cutting Test (How to Adjust Blade Force/Adjusting the Cutter Blade)................................ 15

3-8 Downloading Cutting Data ......................................................................................................... 17

3-9 Applying the Completed Cutout ................................................................................................ 18

3-10 When Cutting is Completed ...................................................................................................... 19

4 Settings for Each Function................................................................................................................ 21

4-1

Using a Material Effectively and Cutting along the Vertical Dimension (Rotate Function)

..... 21

4-2 Plotting on Paper Media ............................................................................................................ 22

4-3 Repeating the same cutting ...................................................................................................... 23

5 About the Blade .................................................................................................................................... 24

6 What to do if... ....................................................................................................................................... 25

7 Instruction Support Chart .................................................................................................................. 27

8 Character Sets ...................................................................................................................................... 28

9 Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 29

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To Ensure Safe Use

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used improperly.

About and Notices

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with

respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or
pets.

About the Symbols

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings. The specific 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
specific 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 specific 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.

Do not disassemble, repair, or
modify.

Doing so may lead to fire or abnormal
operation resulting in injury.

Ground the unit with the ground
wire.

Failure to do so may result in risk of
electrical shock in the even of a mechanical
problem

Do not use with any electrical power
supply that does not meet the
ratings displayed on the unit.

Use with any other power supply may lead
to fire or electrocution.

Do not use while in an abnormal
state (i.e., emitting smoke, burning
odor, unusual noise, or the like).

Doing so may result in fire or electrical
shock.
Immediately switch off the power, unplug
the power cord from the electrical outlet,
and contact your authorized Roland dealer
or service center.

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Do not use with a damaged power
cord or plug, or with a loose
electrical outlet.

Use with any other
power supply may
lead to fire or
electrocution.

Do not injure or modify the electrical
power cord, nor subject it to
excessive bends, twists, pulls,
binding, or pinching, nor place any
object of weight on it.

Doing so may
damage the
electrical power
cord, leading to
electrocution or
fire.

When unplugging the electrical
power cord from the power outlet,
grasp the plug, not the cord.

Unplugging by pulling the cord may damage
it, leading to fire or electrocution.

Install on a stable surface.

Failure to do so
may result in
falling of the unit,
leading to injury.

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 fire due to
deterioration of the
electrical insulation.

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

Such materials
can cause fire.

Do not touch the tip of the blade
with your fingers.

Doing so may result in injury.

Do not place hands near the platen
while in operation.

Doing so may result in injury.

Do not place the hands or anything
else on the platen when switching
on the power.

Doing so may result in injury.
(The cutting carriage moves simultaneously
when the power is switched on.)

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About the Labels Affixed to the Unit

These labels are affixed to the body of this product.
The following figure describes the location and content of these messages.

: Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use.

: Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use.

In addition to the

and symbols, the symbols shown below are also used.

NOTICE

Do not place hands near the platen
while in operation.
N'approchez pas vos mains du
plateau de travail quand le chariot

est en mouvement.

Model name
Rating label

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1 Checking Supplied Items

2-1 Front View

Check the following to make sure that you received all the items that were shipped along with the unit.

2 Part Names and Functions

* In this manual, the sections that explain both the CM-24 and

the CM-12 shown only illustrations of the CM-24.

Power cord: 1 Blade (ZEC-U1005) : 1 Blade holder

(XD-CH3) : 1

Roller base: 1

Cutter tool (for trimming
material) : 1

Tweezers: 1 Material for test cuts: 1

Test-use application tape: 1

User's manual: 1 CAMM-1 DRIVER

for Windows® 95 : 1

* CM-24 only

* CM-24 only

Cutting carriage

The tool (blade or plotting pen) is installed here.
The cutting carriage performs the cutting by
moving the tool left/right or up/down.

DIP Switches

Used to make various settings.

Serial (RS-232C) Input Connector

In a serial configuration, this connector is where you need to connect the serial cable that is used to communicate with your computer.

Pinch Roller (Left)

Press material against the grit roller.
This is aligned with the left edge of the
loaded material and set in place.

Grit Roller

This moves the material to the front and rear.

Guide Line Marks

Material is loaded in alignment
with the guide-line marks.

Blade Protector

Parallel (Centronics) Input Connector

In a parallel configuration, this connector is where you need to connect the parallel cable in order to communicate with your computer.

Pen Force Control Slider

Sets the blade force to be used with the tool.

Operation Panel

Knife Guide

Platen

Pinch Roller (Right)

Press material against the grit roller. This is aligned with the right edge of the
loaded material and set in place.

* CM-24 only

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2-2 Rear View

2-3 Operation Panel

* The TEST key and the position keys function only when the SETUP LED is lighted.

PAUSE Key

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

PEN MODE Key

Press this to perform plotting with a pen on
paper. (Be sure to load a pen in the cutting
carriage.)

REPLOT Key

This repeats the same cutting operation.

TEST Key

This performs a cutting test to check whether
blade force is correct.

ORIGIN SET Key

This sets the origin point for cutting to the
current tool position.

(Position Keys)

These are used to move the material or the
cutting carriage.

SETUP LED

This lights up when the SETUP key is pressed.
Cutting can be performed when this is lit.

PAUSE LED

This lights up when the PAUSE key is pressed
to pause the CM-24/12.

PEN MODE LED

This lights up when the PEN MODE key is pressed.

REPLOT LED

This lights up when the REPLOT key has been
pressed.

TEST LED

This lights up when the TEST key is pressed.

POWER/ERROR LED

This lights up when the power is switched on,
and flashes when an error is generated.

Power Switch

ON when switched to [I].
OFF when switched to [O].

Sheet Loading Lever

This moves the pinch rollers up and down to load and release the material.

Power Connector (AC IN)

This connector accepts standard AC power cord.

The PEN MODE LED and POWER/ERROR LED blink simultaneously.

This flashes if the location of the pinch rollers is not correct.
If DIP switch SW-9 on the CM-24 is set to ON (piece material) and material with a vertical length of 100 mm (3-15/16") or less has been loaded, or if
SW-9 is set to ON and there is no material over the front and rear paper sensors.
For more details, see "3-5 Loading the Material".

SETUP Key

Press this to detect the width of the loaded
material and enable the unit for cutting.
Pressing this while operation is paused deletes
the data sent from the computer.

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3-1 Setting Up and Connection

3 Basic Operation

Ground the unit with the ground
wire.

Failure to do so may result in risk of
electrical shock in the even of a mechanical
problem

Do not use with any electrical power
supply that does not meet the
ratings displayed on the unit.

Use with any other power supply may lead
to fire or electrocution.

Install on a stable surface.

Failure to do so
may result in
falling of the unit,
leading to injury.

Do not try to pick up or move the CM-24/12 by grasping the top area of the unit. Be sure to use both hands to
grip the CM-24/12 securely on the left and right sides.

Never install this unit in any of the following situations, as it could result in damage:

Places where the installation surface is unstable or not level.
Places with excessive electrical noise.
Places with excessive humidity or dust.
Places with poor ventilation, because the CM-24/12 generates considerable heat during operation.
Places with excessive vibration.

Connect the cable to either the parallel or the serial port. Be sure that the power to both the computer and the
main unit is switched off when connecting the cable.

NOTICE

Securely connect the power cord, computer I/O cable and so on so that they will not be unplugged and cause
failure during operation. Doing so may lead to faulty operation or breakdown.

Serial connector
or
Parallel connector

When the CM-24/12 is connected to the computer via the
serial port, the communication parameters (Baud, Data, Parity,
Stop, etc.) for the CM-24/12 need to match the port settings on
the computer. Use the DIP switches on the right-hand side of
the CM-24/12 to make these settings. Refer to "3-2 DIP
Switch Settings" to make the correct settings.

Serial interface cable
(Connect to the serial input port.)

or

Parallel interface cable (Connect to the parallel input port.)

* Cables are available separately. One which you are sure matches

the model of computer being used should be selected.

Parallel input connector

Serial input connector

Power connector

Power cord

Power

outlet

Make sure the unit is placed on a stable, sturdy surface.
When arranging setup space for the CM-24, make sure you have a space that is at least 950 mm (37-7/16") wide, 500 mm (19-11/16") in
depth, and 230 mm (9-1/16") in height. For the CM-12, a space that is at least 650 mm (25-5/8") wide, 500 mm (19-11/16") in depth, and
230 mm (9-1/16") in height.
Since the material moves during cutting, make sure there is nothing that can block the material at both front and rear.

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3-2 DIP Switch Settings

DIP switches settings must be made only when the power is turned off.

NOTICE

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

OFF ON

10

9

- All DIP switches are set to OFF when shipped from the factory.

- When SW-2 is set to OFF, SW-3 may be set to either ON or OFF.

- When SW-8 has been set to ON (heavy), cutting speed is limited to the range of 10 to 100 mm/sec. At this time, operation never
exceeds 100 mm/sec., even is an instruction for a speed greater than 100 mm/sec. is received from the computer.

SW-1—5 : Sets the communication parameters for a serial connection. When the CM-24/12 is connected to the computer through

the serial port, be sure that the communication parameters for SW-1 to SW-6 are set correctly, matching the computer
port settings.

SW-6 : Rotates the text (or graphics) 90 degrees. When set to ON (rotate), the origin point is set at the bottom right of the

material, and the direction of cutting is rotated 90 degrees.

SW-7 : Sets the amount of offset for the cutter blade. Set to OFF when using a tool with a blade offset of 0.25 mm, or to ON

when using a tool with a blade offset of 0.5 mm.
When using the included blade, set to OFF (0.25 mm).

SW-8 : Sets the weight of the material. If material feed is not performed smoothly, set this switch to ON (heavy). When set to

ON, the upper limit for cutting speed is set to 100 mm/sec., and the force used to move the material and the blade
increases. This switch should normally be set to OFF (light).

SW-9 : Sets the size of the material. Set this to ON when using a piece material (piece), and set it to OFF (roll) when using a

rolled material.

SW-10 : Smoothing is a function for cutting smooth circles and arcs. Smoothing is enabled when this switch is set to OFF

(enabled).

DIP switch Function OFF ON

SW-1 Baud rate 9600 4800

SW-2 Parity check Disable Enable

SW-3 Parity check ODD EVEN

SW-4 Data bits 8-bits 7-bits

SW-5 Stop bits 1-bit 2-bits

SW-6 Rotate Do not rotate Rotate

SW-7 Blade offset 0.25 0.5

SW-8 Material weight Light Heavy

SW-9 * Material size Roll Piece

SW-10 Smoothing ON OFF

* On the CM-12, SW-9 is not used. This switch should always be set to "OFF."

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3-3 Installing a Blade

Installing the Blade

Do not touch the tip of the blade
with your fingers.

Doing so may result in injury, and the
cutting performance of the blade will be
impaired.

Be sure to support the tool mounting screw from below when installing the blade holder.
Cutting quality may become poor if installed without supporting the screw in this way.

NOTICE

1

Insert a blade into the blade holder until it snaps into
place with an audible click.

Push-pin

Blade holder

Blade

2

(1) Loosen the tool securing screw on the cutting

carriage.

(2) Support the tool-securing screw from below and

install the blade holder. Insert the blade holder
until the collar is flush with the carriage.

(3) Tighten the tool securing screw until the blade

holder is secured in place.

Cutting carriage

Loosen

Tighten

Tool securing screw

Depending on the material in use, it may be necessary to adjust the tip of the blade. For more information, see "3-7 Cutting Test."

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3-4 Turning on the Power

Switch on the power switch on the left side of the CM-24/12.

Be sure not to place the hands or
anything else on the platen when
switching on the power.

Doing so may result in injury.
(The cutting carriage moves simultaneously
when the power is switched on.)

POWER/ERROR LED lights up

3-5 Loading the Material

Loading the Material

Depending on the type of material, it may be necessary to make DIP switch settings on the CM-24. To do this, first switch off the power
to the unit, then set DIP switch SW-9 to ON if loading piece material, or to OFF if loading roll material. After making the setting, turn the
CM-24 back ON. On the CM-12, it is not necessary to make any DIP switch settings.
The grit rollers on the CM-24 are divided into four areas that can secure the material with the pinch rollers. Also, The grit rollers on the
CM-12 are divided into two separate areas. The range of movement is determined by the pinch rollers on the left and right (see "Material
Loading Position"). Experiment with the range of the left and right pinch rollers to determine usable area.
When loading a material, first place it atop the grit rollers and make sure that it is positioned where it can be secured by the pinch rollers.

Width (horizontal dimension)

CM-24 50—711 mm (1-15/16"—28")

CM-12 50—406 mm (1-15/16"—16")

Length (vertical direction)

100 mm (3-15/16") or more when DIP switch SW-9 is set to "ON"
No other restrictions (* Accuracy assured within a range of up to 1,600
mm (63"))

No restrictions (* Accuracy assured within a range of up to 1,600 mm

(63"))

Acceptable media widths

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Material Loading Position

: Grit roller

: Pinch roller (left)

28" (approx. 711 mm)

6"

(approx. 152 mm)

Position of the pinch roller
(right) for material with
a width of 6"

Position of the pinch roller
(right) for material with
a width of 12"

Position of the pinch roller
(right) for material with
a width of 18"

Position of the pinch roller
(right) for material with
a width of 24"

The left-hand pinch roller can be moved within this range.
When loading material with a width other than one indicated above,
move the left-hand pinch roller.

*Do not set the pinch roller here.

CM-24

16" (approx. 406 mm)

Position of the pinch roller
(right) for material with
a width of 6"

Position of the pinch roller
(right) for material with
a width of 12"

CM-12

Material

*Do not set the pinch roller here.

: Pinch roller (right)

12"

(approx. 305 mm)

18"

(approx. 457 mm)

24"

(approx. 610 mm)

- If you are using roll material, start with step 1.

- If you are using piece material, start with step 2.

If you are using the CM-24, set DIP switch SW-9 to OFF (roll) when roll material is loaded, or to ON (piece) when flat (piece)
material is loaded. Be sure the power to the CM-24 is off when changing the DIP switch setting.
(On the CM-12, SW-9 is not used. This switch should always be set to "OFF.")

1

Raise the sheet loading lever.
Pass the end of the material between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers so that it extends from the front of the unit.

[

If You Are Using the Roller Base

][

If You Are Not Using the Roller Base

]

Pull out the length
of material that is to
be cut from the roll.

Cut off the length of
material that is to
be cut from the roll.

Do not load the material as shown
in the figure, because correct
material feed will be impossible.

Roller base

Not OK

* If you are using the CM-12, use a substitute of the

roller base to secure the rolled material in place.

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2

For the CM-24: Position so that the right-hand edge of the material lies over any one of the grit rollers.

Move the material from side to side and position so that the left-hand edge of the material lies over the

leftmost grit roller.

For the CM-12: Position so that the right-hand edge of the material lies over the right-hand grit roller and the left-hand edge

lies over the left-hand grit roller.

When loading material that is 6" in width, position the material over the leftmost grit roller.

4

Lower the sheet loading lever.
The pinch rollers are lowered and the material is
secured in place.

5

Press the SETUP key.

Sheet loading lever

The width of the material is detected and the unit is
made ready for cutting.
The cutting carriage moves to the cutting origin point.

SETUP LED lights up

3

Load the material so that it lies straight and is aligned with the guide-line marks, then move the left and right pinch rollers so that
at they are above the grit rollers.
If a pinch roller does not move easily, it may help to grasp the corresponding pinch roll frame at the back of the unit and move it
together with the pinch roller.

Pinch roll frame

Material

Material

Guide-line marks

Pinch roller (right)

A material with edge holes for sprocket feed

Do not put the
pinch rollers on the
hole area at the
edges.

Pinch roller (left)

Guide-line marks

Material

Rear View

Pinch roller (left)

Guide-line marks

Material

With the material set in place,
make sure the grit rollers are
positioned correctly.

Grit rollerGrit roller (left)

(An indicator mark is present in
the area enclosed by the lines.)

Load the material so that its edge does
not catch on the groove in front of the
blade protector.

OK Not OK

Blade protector

Material's edge

Groove

Blade protector

Groove

Material's edge

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Make sure that the material remains held by the pinch rollers. If the material does come loose from the pinch rollers, set it in place again.

6

Feed out the length of material to be cut.

7

Return the fed-out material.

4

Lower the sheet loading lever.
The pinch rollers are lowered and the material is
secured in place.

Sheet loading lever

2

Perform steps 1 through 3 of "Loading the Material".
Pull out the material from the roll and pass it through
the unit.

1

Use material that is wider by 50 mm (2") or more than
the width of the cutting to be performed.

3

Position the pinch rollers as shown in the figure.

25 mm
(1")
or more

Guide-line marks

25 mm
(1")
or more

Guide-line marks

5

Press the SETUP key.

SETUP LED lights up

To Perform Long Cutting

When performing cutting over a length of 1.5 m (60") or more, first feed out the required length of material. Then follow the steps below
to load the material.

6

Feed out the length of
material to be cut.

7

Return the fed-out
material.

Make sure that the material remains held by the pinch rollers. If the material does come loose from the pinch rollers, set it in place again.

For a cut piece of material or
material whose left- or right-hand
edge is at an angle, do not place the
pinch rollers over the far ends of
the material.

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About the Cutting Area

Pinch roller (Right)

About 15 mm
(about 9/16")

[CM-12]

Max.

280 mm (11")

Pinch roller (Right)

Initial cutting coordinate
origin point (0,0)

If there is no need to move the origin initially set, then it is not necessary to make the origin point setting immediately after loading a
material.
You can also set the origin to an uncut area of a material in order to use the material with maximum effectiveness.

* If a material has not yet been loaded, then before setting the origin point, refer to "3-5 Loading the Material" to load the

material correctly. Loading a material after the origin has been set (by pressing the SETUP key to extinguish the SETUP
LED) cancels the origin that has been set.

Max.

584 mm (23")

About 1 mm

(about 0.04")
Pinch roller
(Left)

Material

Cutting Area

Max.

24,998 mm (984-1/8")

(Accuracy assured within a

range of up to 1,600 mm (63"))

Max.

24,998 mm (984-1/8")

(Accuracy assured within a

range of up to 1,600 mm (63"))

[CM-24]

* The arrows in the figure indicating the X and Y directions indicate respectively

the positive directions of the X axis and Y axis when the Rotate function is off.

3-6 Setting the Origin Point

The CM-24/12 allows the origin point (0,0) to be set at any position in the cutting area.
Loading material and pressing the SETUP key causes the first origin point to be determined. The first origin point determined by
pressing the SETUP key varies according to the model and the DIP switch settings.

CM-24

CM-12

Position where the origin point is set

Set near the left-hand pinch roller
(When SW-6 has been set to ON (rotate) : set near the right-hand pinch roller)
Material size is detected and the origin is set at the lower-left area of the material
(When SW-6 has been set to ON (rotate) : material size is detected and the origin
is set at the lower-right area of the material)

Set near the left-hand pinch roller
(When SW-6 has been set to ON (rotate) : set near the right-hand pinch roller)

1

Use the , , , and keys to move the center of
the blade holder. Move it to the point where the origin
is to be set.

2

Press the ORIGIN SET key.

The SETUP LED flashes once and the origin point is
set.

DIP switch

SW-9: OFF (roll material)

SW-9: ON (piece material)

SW-9: OFF (This switch

should always be set to "OFF."

It is not necessary to make any

DIP switch settings.)

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3-7 Cutting Test

(

How to Adjust Blade Force/Adjusting the Cutter Blade

)

Before carrying out actual cutting, you may wish to perform a "cutting test" to check whether the unit produces the cutout satisfactorily.
This is done by examining the results of the cutting test, and adjusting the blade force and the amount of blade extension. The cutting test
should be repeated until the appropriate cutting conditions for the material in use are discovered.

If the cutting results are unsatisfactory, first use the pen force control slider to adjust the blade force (see "How to Adjust Blade Force").
To start with, move the pen force control to the left-most indicator mark (minimum blade force).
Increase blade force gradually, until cut quality is satisfactory.

If favorable cutting results are not obtained even after adjusting the blade force, then you should adjust the cutter blade (see "Adjusting
the Cutter Blade"). After adjusting the cutter blade, perform a cutting test and adjust the blade force.

If a material has not yet been loaded, then refer to "3-5 Loading the Material" to load the material correctly.

Cutting test starts.

1

Use the , , , and keys to move the center of
the blade holder. Move to the position where the
cutting test is to be performed.

2

Press the TEST key.

The TEST LED lights up

* Note that an area of approximately 2 square centime-

ters (a little less than a square inch) is required to
make a test cutout (given that the tip of cutter after it
has moved is at the origin at lower-left).

3

(1) First peel off the round section (shaded as shown ).

- When it can be peeled off by itself, without disturbing the
square, the blade force is set appropriately.

(2) Next, peel off the square, and look at the backing behind it.

- The optimum blade pressure is correct if you can clearly make
out the lines left by the blade.

Adjust the pen force control slider until results as shown above are
obtained. (Gradually increase the cutter force until you reach the
optimum level.)

Origin

Then peel this off

Peel off first

16

0.1 mm

(0.00394")

How to Adjust Blade Force

The pen force control slider is located on the right side of the unit. Move the blade force control slider sideways to alter the blade force.
The pen force control slider can be positioned at marks indicating the 11 levels available.

PEN FORCE

MAX

8642

MIN

Blade Force

UPDOWN

Max. Blade Force

Min. Blade Force

When making the blade force setting, it is important to
take into consideration the hardness of the blade as well as
the thickness and type of the material to be cut, and adjust
blade force accordingly. If the blade force is weak, the
material may not be cut satisfactorily. If the blade force is
too strong, blade life will be shortened and cutting may be
impaired.
Additionally, be aware that problems such as the follow-

ing may occur:

- The material may be torn

- The blade may pierce the material and backing

- Cutter blade extends through the base paper, and normal
advancing of the material becomes impossible

- The unit may suffer damage

Adjusting the Cutter Blade

The amount of cutter blade extension can be adjusted by rotating the cap. If it is necessary to adjust the amount of blade extension,
remove the blade holder, adjust the amount of blade extension as shown in the figure below, then remount the blade holder on the cutting
carriage.

When using the included material or a general type of equivalent material, the unit should generally be used with the
cap tightened at its highest position (maximum blade extension = 2.5 mm (0.0984")). When cutting material having
base paper that is thin with respect to the material (material thickness), or material having no base paper, the amount
of blade extension should be adjusted so that the blade does not cut through the base paper.

Turning the tip by an amount corresponding to one large
scale gradation extends the blade by 0.1 mm (0.00394").
Adjustment for 0.5 mm (0.0197") can be made by rotating the
cap one full turn.

[Adjusting the amount of blade extension]

Perform a cutting test and gradually extend the blade. Take care to ensure that the amount of blade extension does not exceed the
thickness of the material portion plus the thickness of the base paper.

If the blade leaves a faint mark on the base paper, the amount of blade extension is optimal.

Amount of
cutter blade
extension

=

Thickness of
the material
portion

+

2

Thickness of
the base paper

Min. : 0 mm Max. : 2.5 mm

(0.0984")

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3-8 Downloading Cutting Data

When loading a flat material the CM-12 that has been cut, be sure to use a flat material that is about 100 mm
(3-15/16") longer than the vertical size of the cutting data. If data larger than the vertical length of the material
is sent, the CM-12 will attempt to cut the data even if it does not all fit in the material. This means that the
material is dislodged from the grit roller, and cutting continues with no material. This can cause not only
breakage to the blade but also damage to the unit, and adequate care is required to prevent this.

If the material becomes dislodged, immediately press the PAUSE key or turn off the power switch.

NOTICE

The unit will begin cutting when it receives cutting data sent from the computer.

Pausing Cutting Operations

If you wish to pause operation while cutting is in progress, follow the steps described below.

Continuing Cutting

[

Continuing Cutting on the Same Material

]

Refer to "3-6 Setting the Origin Point" and set the origin at a
place which has not yet been cut (i.e., at the place to be cut
next).
Then send cutting data from the computer to the CM-24/12.

For information on how to install the CAMM-1 DRIVER for Windows® 95, please refer to the "Readme.txt" file.
(This "Readme.txt" file is located on the corresponding disk.)

Press and hold the PAUSE key until the PAUSE LED lights up.
Cutting is paused.

The PAUSE LED lights up

[To Resume Cutting]

Press the PAUSE key.
Cutting is resumes.

The PAUSE LED goes out

[To Terminate Cutting]

(1) Halt transmission of cutting instructions from the com-

puter.

(2) Press the SETUP key. Hold down for about 1 sec.

Cutting instructions already sent from the computer to the
CM-24/12 are deleted, the cutting carriage moves to the right,
and cutting stops.

The SETUP LED goes out

[Cutting After Changing the Material]

Follow the procedure described from "3-5 Loading the
Material" to "3-8 Downloading Cutting Data" .

* If the same type of material is used, then a cutting test is

not necessary.

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3-9 Applying the Completed Cutout

Once cutting has been completed, follow the procedure below for application instructions.

- Make sure beforehand that the surface where the work is to be stuck is clean and free of all dust or oily deposits.

- When applying the work to a transparent surface, such as a window, you can use a water-based pen (which can be
wiped off afterwards) to mark guidelines on the reverse side of the glass, to aid in getting the work aligned properly.

- If you discover after it is stuck in place that air bubbles were trapped under the work, use a needle to puncture them.
Then you can smooth out the material out so that it sticks securely.

1

[For Piece Materials]

(1) Press the SETUP key. Hold down for about 1 sec.

The SETUP LED goes out and the cutting carriage
moves to the right edge of the cutting area.

SETUP LED goes out

(2) Raise the sheet loading lever, then remove the

material.

Sheet loading lever

[For Roll Materials, or When Detaching
Only a Cut Portion]

Detach the cut portion by cutting along the knife guide.
For the CM-12, use a commercially available craft knife to
detach the cut portion.

Knife Guide

2

Strip/Weed uses all unneeded portions from the
completed work.

3

Stick application tape over the completed work.
Press down firmly on the application tape to remove
air bubbles. If you do not press firmly enough the cut
area will not stick to the surface.

* You should have weed boarders or rectangles

drawn around work to facilitate weeding.

4

Transfer the material to the application tape, position it, and carefully
affix it, making sure that it is aligned correctly. Rub over the applica­tion tape to make sure the work is firmly stuck in place. Then peel off
the application tape.

Material

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3-10 When Cutting is Completed

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 fire due to
deterioration of the
electrical insulation.

Do not leave the tool mounting screws tightened. Tightening the screw makes it more difficult to install the
blade holder.

NOTICE

1

Press the SETUP key. Hold down for about 1 sec.
The SETUP LED goes out and the cutting carriage
moves to the right edge of the cutting area.

2

Raise the sheet loading lever, then remove the
material.

SETUP LED goes out

Sheet loading lever

(1) Loosen the tool

securing screw on
the cutting carriage.

3

(2) Remove the blade holder from the cutting carriage.

4

Press the push-pin and remove the blade from the
blade holder.
If a blade was used, wipe the blade with a soft cloth to
remove any material that may cling to it.

Cutting carriage

Tool securing screw

Press the push-pin

Blade holder

Blade

5

Turn off the power.

Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe down the CM-24/12.

POWER/ERROR LED goes out

Material

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Performing a Self-test

The CM-24/12 is equipped with a "self-test" function to conveniently allow you to check whether or not it is capable of operating
normally. If the CM-24/12 is not performing correctly, follow the steps below to perform a self-test.
A computer is not required in order to carry out the self-test.

1

Refer to "3-3 Installing a Blade" and install a blade
holder (or pen) in the CM-24/12's cutting carriage.

2

Set the blade force to the smallest possible value (the
pen force slider should be at the furthest point to the
left). If after the cutting test you feel that the material
was not cutout clean enough, you can try gradually
increasing the blade force until you have the optimum
level.

3

Hold down the key on the panel while you turn the
power on.

4

Load the material (or some paper), following the
procedure described in "3-4 Loading the Material" .

* If a pen and material have been loaded, press the

PEN MODE key to light up the PEN MODE LED.

5

Press the SETUP key.
Demo cutting starts.

The SETUP LED lights up

Operations is normal if the figure shown at right is cut.

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4-1 Using a Material Effectively and Cutting along the

Vertical Dimension (Rotate Function)

This function sets the origin point at the bottom right and rotates the text or graphics 90° (see pictures below). This function is used when
the intended design will not fit in the width (horizontal dimension) of the material, such as long strings of text. If there is still unused
material on the right side, rotation allows you to use this remaining material effectively.

When the character string “Roland” is rotated by 90°, the X axis, Y axis, and origin change as follows:

90° Rotation - Rotate ON0° Rotation - Rotate OFF

* The pairs of arrows indicate the positive directions along the X and Y axis.

4 Settings for Each Function

Origin Origin

1

Turn off the power.

POWER/ERROR LED goes out

2

Set DIP switch SW-6 to ON (rotate).

ON

3

Turn on the power.

POWER/ERROR LED lights up

4

Press the SETUP key.

5

Send cutting data from the computer.

The SETUP LED lights up and the tool carriage
moves to the left and right, then returns.

The SETUP LED lights up

Canceling the Rotate Function

Switch off the power to the CM-24/12, then set DIP switch
SW-6 to OFF (do not rotate).

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4-2 Plotting on Paper Media

The CM-24/12 is also capable of plotting on paper media using plotter pens made by this company. Before cutting, plotting using pen
and paper can ensure that your design is correct without wasting materials.

* Since the design of the CM-24/12 differs inherently from that of dedicated plotters, it does not accommodate functions

such as high-speed plotting, automatic pen changes, pen dry protection, or the like.

Acceptable paper

High-quality paper

High-quality paper

Acceptable pens and paper media

CM-24

CM-12

Acceptable pens

Water-based fiber-tipped pens
Thick water-based fiber-tipped pens

Water-based fiber-tipped pens
Thick water-based fiber-tipped pens

Acceptable paper widths

50 mm (1-15/16") — 711 mm (28")

50 mm (1-15/16") — 406 mm (16")

- If you are using the CM-24, then start with step 1.

- If you are using the CM-12, then start with step 4.

4

Refer to "3-3 Installing a Blade" and install a pen in
the same way as you would install a blade.

Stopping Plotting on Paper Media

Press the PEN MODE key. The PEN MODE LED is extinguished and the unit returns to the cutting mode.
Remove the pen from the cutting carriage, and cap securely to prevent the pen tip from drying out.

Pen Replacement

Pens will eventually wear out. Should the tip become rough and produce scratchy lines, try gradually increasing the pen force (refer to
"3-7 Cutting Test to Check Blade Force" ). If smudging occurs even when pen force is increased, or if the pen tip becomes frayed,
replace with a new pen.

2

Set DIP switch SW-9 to ON (piece).

ON

1

Turn off the power.

3

Turn on the power.

5

Refer to "3-4 Loading the Material" and load a
material in the same way as you would load cutting
material. You can load a material with a width
(horizontal dimension) of 50 (1-15/16") to 711 (28")
mm on the CM-24, or a material with a width (hori­zontal dimension) of 50 (1-15/16") to 406 (16") mm
on the CM-12.

6

Press the PEN MODE key.

The PEN MODE LED lights up

7

Plotting begins when plotting instructions are sent
from the computer.

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4-3 Repeating the same cutting

The CM-24/12 can store the data sent from the computer in a buffer (a temporary memory area), and use this data to repeat cutting. When
the SETUP key has been pressed and cutting data is sent, the data is stored in the buffer at the same time that it is cut. After cutting has
finished, the data that has already been sent can be used to perform cutting again until the SETUP key is pressed.

• Even when the SETUP key has been pressed to cancel the setup state (making the SETUP LED go dark), the data for repeating
cutting is not erased until new data is sent from the computer.

• When the power is switched off, any existing data in the buffer is deleted.

• If the buffer becomes full while data is still being sent, replotting (recutting) cannot be performed.
Pressing the REPLOT key while in this state makes the REPLOT LED start to flash.

• Pressing the REPLOT key while the buffer contains no data makes the REPLOT LED start to flash.

1

Install a blade and load
material on the CM-24/12.

Press the SETUP key.

2

The SETUP LED
lights up

3

The unit will begin cutting
when it receives cutting data
sent from the computer.

4

[Repeating cutting on the same material]

1) After cutting finishes, use the , , , and keys to move
the center of the blade holder. Move it to the point where the
origin is to be set.

2) Press the ORIGIN SET key.

The SETUP LED flashes once and the
origin point is set.

1) After cutting finishes, press the
SETUP key. Hold down for
about 1 sec.

The SETUP LED
goes out

2) Remove the material and load a
different piece of material.

3) Press the SETUP key.

The SETUP LED
lights up

5

Press the REPLOT key.

The REPLOT LED lights up

To stop repeated cutting

1) Press and hold the PAUSE key until the PAUSE LED lights
up.

2) Press the SETUP key. Hold down for about 1 sec. (The
SETUP LED goes out.)

[Repeating cutting on different material]

Recutting starts.

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5 About the Blade

* The values for lifespan are intended to serve as a general guide when cutting materials of identical type.

Rubber materials for sandblasting stencils which can be cut:

A) Materials with a material thickness of 1 mm (0.04") or less

B) Materials with only carrier paper on both flanks of the material (Position the left and right pinch rollers above the strips of carrier

paper.)

C) Materials with carrier paper which is hard enough to withstand material feed

This section indicates the proper cutting conditions for various types of materials, as well as blade lifespans. Cutting conditions and blade
life may vary according to the quality of the material and conditions of use.
Making the settings for the conditions described below does not automatically guarantee attractive cutting results in all situations. Before
performing actual cutting, be sure to carry out a cutting test and make any necessary adjustments (refer to "3-7 Cutting Test to Check
Blade Force" ). If cutting is incomplete even after using the pen-force scale in the following table to increase blade force by at least three
or four scale marks, it means that the useful life of the blade has ended. Replace with a new blade.

Material

General Signage Vinyl

General Signage Vinyl
Reflective Vinyl
Fluorescent Vinyl

Rubber material for
sandblasting stencil

Blade

ZEC-U1005

ZEC-U5025

ZEC-U1715

Amount of cutter
blade extension

0.25 mm (0.01")

0.25 mm (0.01")

0.25 mm (0.01")

0.25 mm (0.01")

0.25 mm (0.01")

Pen-force
scale

1 — 7

MIN — 4
5 — MAX
4 — MAX

4 — MAX

Speed

40 cm/sec.

40 cm/sec.
40 cm/sec.
40 cm/sec.

20 cm/sec.

Life of a blade
(General guide)

8000 m

4000 m
4000 m
4000 m

Varies according
to material type

Material

B) 15 mm (9/16") or more

A) 1 mm (0.04") or less

Carrier paper

B) 15 mm (9/16") or more

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6 What to do if...

If the CM-24/12 doesn't run...

Is the CM-24/12 power on?

Turn on the power (refer to "3-4 Turning on the Power").

Is the unit in SETUP status (the SETUP LED is lit)?

If the SETUP LED is not illuminated, make sure the sheet is
loaded correctly and press the SETUP key to illuminate the
SETUP LED.

Is the PAUSE LED illuminated?

If the PAUSE key has been pressed and the PAUSE LED is lit
up, the unit has been paused (refer to "3-8 Downloading
Cutting Data Pausing Cutting Operations"). If you want to
resume cutting, press the PAUSE key again. The PAUSE LED
is extinguished, and cutting resumes. If you want to termi­nate cutting, first stop the transmission of cutting instructions
from the computer to the CM-24/12. Then press the SETUP
key. This deletes the cutting instructions that have already
been sent from the computer to the CM-24/12, and cutting is
stopped.

If connected via the serial port, do the communication
parameters for the CM-24/12 match those of the com­puter?

Set the DIP switches correctly (refer to "3-2 DIP Switch
Settings").

Is the computer set up correctly?

Check the following items:

- DIP switches

- Memory switches

- Interface board

- Communication parameters

- Other settings

Read the computer user’s manual and set it up correctly.

Are the computer and the CM-24/12 linked with the right
cable?

The type of cable you need is determined by your computer
and the software you are using. Even if the computer is the
same, running different software may require a different cable.
Use the cable specified in your software.

Is the cable making a secure connection?

Connect securely (refer to "3-1 Setting Up and Connection").

Are the application software settings correct? (Using
with MS-DOS.)

Check the following items:

- Output device specifications (select a device name that
matches the instruction system. If the wrong device is
selected an incorrect instruction may be output, resulting
in an error).

- Communication parameters

- Other settings Check the software user’s manual and set
it up correctly.

Has the correct driver selection been made for the
application software? (Using with Windows.)

Select the appropriate CM-24/12 driver.

Are the settings for the driver software correct? (Using
with Windows.)

Make the correct settings for the output port and communica­tion parameters.

The POWER/ERROR LED is blinking

If there is an error in the data downloaded to the CM-24/12 from the computer, the CM-24/12 generates an error (the POWER/ERROR
LED begins to blink), and cutting cannot be carried out. The error can be canceled by switching off the power. After turning off the
power, check the following.

If you are using application software, has the correct
output device been selected? (Using with MS-DOS.)

Select "CM-24/12" as the output device. If this selection is
not available, select any model in the PNC-960, PNC-910,
PNC-950, PNC-900, or PNC-1100.

If you are using a program that you have created
yourself, have correct commands been sent?

The CM-24/12 is equipped with the CAMM-GL III instruction
system. For more details, see "7 Instruction Support Chart"
and the separately available "CAMM-GL III Programmer's
Manual."

Does the connecting cable match the settings for the
application software and the computer?

Refer to the operation manuals for your application software
and computer to select and connect the appropriate cable.

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The material is not cut properly

Are the blade and blade holder installed correctly and
securely?

Install these so that there is no looseness (refer to "3-3
Installing a Blade Installing the Blade").

Is the blade chipped?

If it is, replace it with a new one (refer to "5 About the
Blade").
Check if there are any dirty deposits on the blade. If dirty,
remove and clean the blade.

Is there any grime or material adhesive on the blade?

If there is buildup of grime, remove the blade and clean it.

The material slips away from the pinch rollers during the cutting process

Are the sheet loading levers lowered?

If the sheet loading levers are raised, then make sure the left
and right pinch rollers are within the edged of the material and
lower the sheet loading levers. (Refer to "3-5 Loading the
Material".)

Make sure the material is parallel with the grit roller.

If the front edge of the material you are working with is at an
angle, cut off the odd-shaped part to make it straight, then
align it so that it is parallel with the grit roller.

If the material is to be advanced over a long distance, moving
the pinch roller inward slightly can help prevent the material
from becoming dislodged. Also, after loading the material, it
is recommended that you carry out an alignment test by using
the key to advance the material by the amount that will be
used for cutting, and make sure that the material travels
correctly through the machine.

If a roll material is used, carry out cutting after first pulling out
the amount of material that is to be used. The material may
easily slip if cutting is performed while pulling a material that
is still rolled up into the CM-24/12.

Make sure that the left and right edges of the material do not
touch the inner surfaces of the CM-24/12 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 PEN MODE LED lit up?

When the PEN MODE LED is lit up, it means that the CM-24/
12 is set up for plotting on paper. Press the PEN MODE key
to make the PEN MODE LED go dark, then carry out cutting
(refer to "4-2 Plotting on Paper Media").

Make sure you are using an appropriate blade force
setting.

Perform a "cutting test," then adjust the blade force slider as
necessary to obtain the optimum blade force (refer to "3-7
Cutting Test to Check Blade Force").

Is a thick material being used?

When cutting a thick material, set DIP switch SW-8 to ON
(heavy). (Refer to "3-2 DIP Switch Settings".)

The PEN MODE LED and POWER/ERROR LED blink simultaneously

This flashes if the location of the pinch rollers is not correct (that is, if the pinch rollers are not positioned above the grit rollers).
If DIP switch SW-9 on the CM-24 is set to ON (piece material) and material with a vertical length of 100 mm (3-15/16") or less has
been loaded, or if SW-9 is set to ON and there is no material over the front and rear paper sensors. You can cancel the error by pressing
the SETUP key. Refer to "3-5 Loading the Material" to load the material correctly.

The REPLOT LED flashes

The REPLOT LED flashes when recutting is attempted by pressing the REPLOT key

Recutting is impossible because the buffer holds no data or the buffer is full (see "4-3 Repeating the same cutting").

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7 Instruction Support Chart

A "CAMM-GL III Programmer's Manual" is available for separate purchase for those wishing to create their own programs for this
machine. For further information, please contact your authorized Roland dealer or service center.

The list uses marks, each of which means:

: Compatible

: Ignored

: Incompatible

mode 1

Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility InstructionCompatibility InstructionCompatibility

HDMI R

LBXPS

QNCEA

GK T ^

mode 2

Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility InstructionCompatibility InstructionCompatibility

AA AR CA CI CP

CS DF DI DR DT

EA ER EW FT IM

IN IP IW LB LT

OA OC OE OF OH

OI OO OP OS OW

PA PD PR PT PU

RA RR SA SC SI

SL SM SR SS TL

UC VS WG XT YT

WD S P

Instruction in mode 1 and mode 2

Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility InstructionCompatibility

!NR !PG !ST !FS

Device control instruction

Handshake instructions

Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility InstructionCompatibility InstructionCompatibility

ESC.B ESC.M ESC.N ESC.H ESC.I

ESC.@ ESC.O ESC.E ESC.L

About instructions

Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility

ESC.J ESC.K ESC.R

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8 Character Sets

Automatic backspace

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9 Specifications

Mechanism

Driving method

Maximum cutting area

Acceptable media widths

Acceptable paper widths

Acceptable paper types

Tools

Max. cutting speed

Blade force

Mechanical resolution

Software resolution

Distance accuracy

Repetition accuracy

High-quality paper

Cutters: Special cutter for CAMM-1 series

Pens: Water-based fiber-tipped pens, and Thick water-based fiber-tipped pens (options)

During cutting: 400 mm/sec. (15-11/16"/sec.) (When DIP switch SW-8 is at ON: 100 mm/sec. (3-7/8"/sec.))

30 gf—200 gf

0.05 mm/step (0.00197"/step)

0.025 mm/step (0.000984"/step)

Error of less than +/- 0.2% of distance traveled, or 0.1 mm (0.00394"), whichever is grater

0.1 mm (0.00394") or less (Excluding stretching/contraction of the material,

and provided that material length is under 1600 mm (63"))

Parallel (Centronics compatible), Serial (RS-232C)

1 MB (800 KB for replot buffer)

CAMM-GLIII (mode1 and mode2)

Power switch, Pen force slider, DIP switches

SETUP, PAUSE, PEN MODE, REPLOT, TEST , ORIGIN SET, , , ,

POWER/ERROR LED, SETUP LED, PAUSE LED, PEN MODE LED, REPLOT LED, and TEST LED

0.8 A /117 V, 0.4 A / 220-230 V, 0.4 A / 230 -240 V

[Cutting mode] : less than 70 dB (A) [Standby mode] : less than 40 dB (A)

(According to ISO 7779)

CM-24

Media-movement method

Stepping motor (Micro-step)

840 mm (W) x 278 mm (D) x 221 mm (H)

(33-1/8" (W) x 11" (D) x 8-3/4" (H))

14 kg (30.9 lb.)

5—40°C (41—104°F)

35%—80% (non-condensing)

Power Cord x 1, Blade (ZEC-1005) x 1, Blade Holder (XD-CH3) x 1, Material for Test Cuts x 1,

Test-use Application Tape x 1, User’s Manual x 1, CAMM-1 DRIVER for windows 95 x 1,

Roller base x 1*, Cutter Tool (for trimming material) x 1*, Tweezers x 1*

Width: 280 mm (11")

Length: 24,998 mm (984-1/8")

50 mm—406 mm (1-15/16"—16")

50 mm—406 mm (1-15/16"—16")

CM-12

535 mm (W) x 278 mm (D) x 221 mm (H)

(21-1/8" (W) x 11" (D) x 8-3/4" (H))

9.5 kg (20.9 lb.)

Width: 584 mm (23")

Length: 24,998 mm (984-1/8")

50 mm—711 mm (1-15/16"—28")

50 mm—711 mm (1-15/16"—28")

Interface

Buffer size

Instruction system

Switches

Control switches

LED

Power consumption

Acoustic noise level

Dimensions

Weight

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

Accessories

*..... CM-24 only

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Interface specifications

Parallel connector (in compliance with
specifications of Centronics)

Serial connector (RS-232C)

Signal Terminal Signal Pin Connection

number number number

NC 3 6 1 8 HIGH**

HIGH* 3 5 17 GND

NC 34 16 GND

GND 33 15 NC

HIGH* 3 2 14 NC

NC 3 1 1 3 HIGH*

30 12 GND

2 9 1 1 BUSY

28 10 ACK

27 9 D7

26 8 D6

GND 2 5 7 D5

24 6 D4

23 5 D3

22 4 D2

21 3 D1

20 2 D0

1 9 1 STROBE

Signal Terminal Signal Pin Connection

number number number

NC 25 13 NC

NC 24 12 NC

NC 23 11 NC

NC 22 10 NC

NC 2 1 9 NC

DTR 2 0 8 NC

NC 1 9 7 SG

NC 1 8 6 DSR

NC 1 7 5 CTS

NC 1 6 4 RTS

NC 1 5 3 RXD

NC 1 4 2 TXD

1FG

Parallel

Standard In compliance with the specifications of Centronics

Input signals STROBE (1 BIT), DATA (8 BITS)

Output signals BUSY (1 BIT), ACK (1 BIT)

Level of input/output signals TTL level

Transmission method Asynchronous

Serial

Standard RS-232C specifications

Transmission method Asynchronous, duplex data transmission

Transmission speed 4800, 9600 (Selected using DIP switches.)

Parity check Odd, Even, or None (Selected using DIP switches.)

Data bits 7 or 8 bits (Selected using DIP switches.)

Stop bits 1 or 2 bits (Selected using DIP switches.)

Handshake Hardwire (power on) or XON/XOFF (switched by commands)

R3-981116

Please read this agreement carefully before opening the sealed

package or the sealed disk package

Roland License Agreement

Roland DG Corporation ("Roland") grants you a non-assignable and non-exclusive right to use the COMPUTER
PROGRAMS in this package ("Software") under this agreement with the following terms and conditions.

1. Coming into Force This agreement comes into force when you purchase and open the sealed package

or sealed disk package.
The effective date of this agreement is the date when you open the sealed package
or sealed disk package.

2. Property Copyright and property of this Software, logo, name, manual and all literature

for this Software belong to Roland and its licenser.

The followings are prohibited :

(1) Unauthorized copying the Software or any of its support file, program module

or literature.

(2) Reverse engineering, disassembling, decompiling or any other attempt to

discover the source code of the Software.

3. Bounds of License Roland does not grant you to sub-license, rent, assign or transfer the right granted

under this agreement nor the Software itself (including the accompanying items)
to any third party.
You may not provide use of the Software through time-sharing service and/or
network system to any third party who is not individually licensed to use this
Software.

You may use the Software by one person with using a single computer in which
the Software is installed.

4. Reproduction You may make one copy of the Software only for back-up purpose. The property

of the copied Software belongs to Roland.
You may install the Software into the hard disk of a single computer.

5. Cancellation Roland retains the right to terminate this agreement without notice immediately

when any of followings occurs :
(1) When you violate any article of this agreement.
(2) When you make any serious breach of faith regarding this agreement.

6. Limitations on Liability Roland may change the specifications of this Software or its material without

notice.

Roland shall not be liable for any damage that may caused by the use of the
Software or by exercise of the right licensed by this agreement.

7. Governing Law This agreement is governed by the laws of Japan, and the parties shall submit to

the exclusive jurisdiction of the Japanese Court.

Opening the sealed package or sealed disk package implies your acceptance of the terms and conditions of this agreement.
If you do NOT accept this agreement, retain the package UNOPENED. (This product is just one of included items. Please
be aware that any amount of the purchase price will not be refunded for return of this product as a single item, regardless
of whether the package is opened or unopened.) The enclosed Roland product is a single user version.