Roland CX-24, CX-12 User Manual

CX-24/12

USER’S MANUAL

Thank you very much for purchasing the CX-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.

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Contents

To Ensure Safe Use .................................. 3

About the Labels Affixed to the Unit .............................. 5

Pour utiliser en toute sécurité.................... 6

À propos des étiquettes collées sur l'appareil .................. 8

1 Checking Supplied Items .................... 9

2 Part Names and Functions................ 10

2-1 Front View ........................................................... 10

2-2 Rear View ............................................................ 10

2-3 Operation Panel ................................................... 11

3 Preparing the CX-24/12 .................... 12

3-1 Setting.................................................................. 12

3-2 Connection........................................................... 13

3-3 Installing the Driver............................................. 14

3-4 Port Setting .......................................................... 15

7 Repeating the Same Cutting ............. 39

8 Cutting Printed Material..................... 41

8-1 Using Crop Marks ............................................... 41

8-2 Shape and Layout of Crop Marks........................ 41

8-3 Loading the Material ........................................... 42

8-4 Performing Operations Using Crop Marks.......... 43

8-5 When Crop Marks Cannot Be Read .................... 49

8-6 When the Printing and Cutting Locations Are

Misaligned ........................................................... 50

9 About the Blades and Materials ........ 51

9-1 Blade and Material Combinations ....................... 51

9-2 About the Materials ............................................. 52

10 Display Menu Descriptions................ 55

10-1 How to Read This Chapter .................................. 55

10-2 Display Menu Descriptions ................................. 55

11 Display Menu Flowchart.................... 63

4 Basic Operation................................. 18

4-1 Installing a Blade ................................................. 18

4-2 Loading the Material ........................................... 19

4-3 Turning on the Power .......................................... 22

4-4 Checking Material Feed....................................... 24

4-5 When Performing Long Cutting .......................... 25

4-6 Setting the Origin Point ....................................... 26

4-7 Performing a Cutting Test (How to Adjust Blade

Force/Adjusting the Cutter Blade)....................... 27

4-8 Downloading Cutting Data.................................. 29

4-9 Applying the Completed Cutout.......................... 34

4-10 When Cutting Is Completed ................................ 36

12 What to Do If... .................................. 65

12-1 If the CX-24/12 Doesn't Run... ............................ 65

12-2 The Material Slips Away from the Pinch Rollers

During the Cutting Process.................................. 66

12-3 Uncut Areas Remain, or Areas Are Not

Cleanly Cut .......................................................... 67

12-4 The Results of Cutting Are Displaced, and Uncut

Portions Remain .................................................. 67

12-5 Error Messages .................................................... 68

13 Instruction Support Chart .................. 70

5 Performing a Self-Test....................... 37

14 Specifications .................................... 71

6 Plotting on Paper Media.................... 38

Index ....................................................... 73

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To Ensure Safe Use

About and Notices

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.

* 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.

Use only with the power cord included with this product

Use with other than the included power cord may lead to fire or electrocution.

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 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 attempt to unplug the power cord with wet hands.

Doing so may result in electrical shock.

Install on a stable surface.

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

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.

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 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.)

Do not place hands near the platen while in operation.

Doing so may result in injury.

About the Labels Affixed to the Unit

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

Do not place hands near the platen while in operation.

In addition to the

NOTICE

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

: Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use.

Model name Rating label

Use a rated power supply.

and symbols, the symbols shown below are also used.

Pour utiliser en toute sécurité

Avis sur les avertissements

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 effet

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 signifie "danger d'électrocution".

Le symbole avertit l'utilisateur de ce qu'il ne doit pas faire, ce qui est interdit. La chose spécifique à ne pas faire est indiquée par le dessin à l'intérieur du cercle. Le symbole à gauche signifie que l'appareil ne doit jamais être démonté.

Le symbole prévient l'utilisateur sur ce qu'il doit faire. La chose spécifique à faire est indiquée par le dessin à l'intérieur du cercle. Le symbole à gauche signifie que le fil électrique doit être débranché de la prise.

Ne pas démonter, réparer ou modifier.

Le non-respect de cette consigne pourrait causer un incendie ou provoquer des opérations anormales entraînant des blessures.

Mettre l'appareil à la masse avec une prise de terre.

Le non-respect de cette consigne pourrait entraîner des décharges électriques en cas de problème mécanique.

Ne pas utiliser avec une alimentation électrique non conforme à la norme indiquée sur l'appareil.

Une utilisation avec toute autre alimentation électrique pourrait provoquer un incendie ou une électrocution.

Ne pas utiliser si l'appareil est dans un état anormal (c'est-à-dire s'il y a émission de fumée, odeur de brûlé, bruit inhabituel etc.).

Le non-respect de cette consigne pourrait provoquer un incendie ou des décharges électriques. Éteindre l'appareil immédiatement, débrancher le fil électrique de la prise et communiquer avec le revendeur autorisé Roland ou le centre de service.

Utiliser l'appareil uniquement avec le fil électrique fourni.

Utiliser l'appareil avec un autre fil risque de provoquer un incendie ou une électrocution.

Ne pas utiliser avec une fiche ou un fil électrique endommagé ou avec une prise mal fixée.

Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait provoquer un incendie ou une électrocution.

Ne pas endommager ou modifier le fil électrique. Ne pas le plier, le tordre, l'étirer, l'attacher ou le serrer de façon excessive. Ne pas mettre d'objet ou de poids dessus.

Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait endommager le fil électrique ce qui risquerait de provoquer une électrocution ou un incendie.

Débrancher le fil lorsque l'appareil reste inutilisé pendant une longue période.

Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait provoquer des décharges électriques, une électrocution ou un incendie dû à une détérioration de l'isolation électrique.

Ne pas essayer de débrancher le fil avec des mains mouillées.

Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait provoquer des décharges électriques.

Installer l’appareil sur une surface stable.

Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait provoquer la chute de l’appareil et entraîner des blessures.

Saisir la fiche et non le fil électrique lorsque vous débranchez.

Débrancher en tirant sur le fil pourrait l'endommager et risquer de provoquer un incendie ou une électrocution.

Ne pas introduire de liquide, d'objet métallique ou inflammable dans l'appareil.

Ce genre de matériel peut provoquer un incendie.

Ne pas toucher l'extrémité de la lame avec les doigts.

Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait provoquer des blessures.

Ne pas mettre les mains ni quoi que ce soit sur le coulisseau au moment de mettre sous tension.

Une négligence à ce niveau peut provoquer des blessures. (Le chariot de coupe se déplace lorsque l'appareil est mis sous tension.)

Ne pas mettre les mains près du coulisseau pendant le fonctionnement de l'appareil.

Une négligence à ce niveau peut provoquer des blessures.

À propos des étiquettes collées sur l'appareil

Ces étiquettes sont collées à l'extérieur de l'appareil. Les dessins suivants indiquent l'endroit et le contenu des messages.

Avant

N'approchez pas vos mains du plateau de travail quand le chariot est en mouvement.

Arrière

Nom du modèle Étiquette des caractéristiques électriques

Utiliser l'alimentation appropriée

1 Checking Supplied Items

This product includes the items shown below. Before starting use, make sure all the items are present.

1 Checking Supplied Items

Power cord: 1 Roland Software Package

CD-ROM: 1

Blade holder

(XD-CH3) : 1

Startup manual: 1 To Ensure Safe Use: 1

Roller base: 1 Blade: 1

* CX-24 only

2 Part Names and Functions

In explanations that are common for both the CX-24 and the CX-12, figures depicting the CX-24 are used.

2-1 Front View

Pinch roller (Left)

This presses down on the material to hold it in place. Set this at the left-hand edge of the material.

Grit roller

This rotates to feed the material forward and backward.

Guide line marks

The edges of the material is aligned with the lines when loading.

Knife guide

The commercially available knife is inserted and slid across this. This makes it possible to separate a piece of material from the roll while still loaded in place.

Blade protector

Pinch roller (Right)

This presses down on the material to hold it in place. Set this at the right-hand edge of the material.

Cutting carriage

The blade holder (or pen) is installed here.

Operation panel

Serial (RS-232C) Input Connector

This is for connecting a crossover serial (RS232C) cable (sold separately).

Parallel (Centronics) Input Connector

This is for connecting a printer cable (sold separately).

2-2 Rear View

Sheet loading lever

This is for loading and unloading material.

Power switch

Pressing the "|" side turns on the power. Pressing the "O" side turns off the power.

Power connector (AC IN)

2-3 Operation Panel

2 Part Names and Functions

[MENU/PARAM] Key

This selects whether turning the dial chooses menu items or changes setting values. Pressing this key changes the location of the menu cursor.

[TEST] Key

This performs a cutting test. You can use it to make sure that the blade force is appropriate.

Position Key

This moves the blade (or pen) and the material.

Display

This displays the various menus and setting values, as well as error messages.

[ENTER] Key

This is used to choose menu items and confirm settings. Pressing it during operation pauses operation.

Dial

This is used to change menu items and settings.

[ORIGIN] Key

This sets the origin point at the present position of the blade.

3 Preparing the CX-24/12

3-1 Setting

NOTICE

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

Install on a stable surface.

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

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.

Use only with the power cord included with this product

Use with other than the included power cord may lead to fire or electrocution.

When moving the machine, do not attempt to lift or carry it by grasping the top portion of the machine. Lift and carry the machine by holding it with your hands along the left and right sides of the machine.

Never install this unit in any of the following situations, as it could result in breakdown or faulty operation:

• 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 CX-24/12 generates considerable heat during operation.

• Places with excessive vibration.

• Places exposed to strong illumination or direct sunlight.

• Install at least 1 m (39-3/8 in. ) away from a strong indoor lighting source.

Make sure the unit is placed on a stable, sturdy surface. Installing requires the space shown below.

CX-24

950 mm (37-7/16 in.) wide, 500 mm (19-11/16 in.) in depth, and 300 mm (11-13/16 in.) in height.

CX-12

650 mm (25-5/8 in.) wide, 500 mm (19-11/16 in.) in depth, and 300 mm (11-13/16 in.) in height.

The material moves during cutting. Do not place obstacles that may obstruct the material at the front and rear of the machine.

300 mm (11-13/16 in.)

CX-24: 950 mm (37-7/16 in.) CX-12: 650 mm (25-5/8 in.)

500 mm (19-11/16 in.)

3-2 Connection

3 Preparing the CX-24/12

NOTICE

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.

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.

For IBM PC or PC Compatibles

Parallel (Centronics) Input Connector

Serial (RS-232C) Input Connector

RS-232C connector on the computer

Printer connector on the computer

Parallel (Centronics) cable

Serial (RS-232C) cable

Cables are available separately. One which you are sure matches the model of computer being used should be selected.

For Macintosh

Serial Input Connector

Printer Port

Modem Port

Connect to either port.

Crossover serial cable

Cables are available separately.

3 Preparing the CX-24/12

Connecting the Power Cord

Power connector

Power cord

Power outlet

3-3 Installing the Driver

The included Roland Software Package CD-ROM contains a Windows-based program and driver for performing cutting with the CX-24/

12.

CAMM-1 DRIVER

This software is required when sending data from a Windows-based program to the CX-24/12. If you're using Windows, be sure to install this driver. Refer to the included Startup Manual and install them on your computer.

3 Preparing the CX-24/12

3-4 Port Setting

The CX-24/12 automatically detects the port used for connection to the computer. However, if cutting data is not sent correctly, check the communication parameters for the driver and use the display menu on the CX-24/ 12 to make the same settings as for the driver.

Checking the Communication Parameters for the Port and Driver

- Windows 95/98/Me

Click [Start].

Point to [Settings] and click [Printers]. The [Printers] folder appears.

Right-click on the icon for the driver of the model you're using then click [Properties].

The [Roland CAMM-1 CX** **Properties] dialog box appears.

For the CX-24:

[Roland CAMM-1 CX-24]

For the CX-12:

[Roland CAMM-1 CX-12]

The Properties dialog box for the model you’re using appears.

Make sure the port connected to the CX-24/12 appears under [Print to the following port].

When the connection uses a serial cable, click [Port Settings]. The Properties dialog box for the connected port appears.

Check the communication parameters for the driver.

3 Preparing the CX-24/12

Checking the Communication Parameters for the Port and Driver

- Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP

If you are installing under Windows 2000/XP or Windows NT 4.0, you need full access permissions for the printer settings. Log on to Windows as a member of the "Administrators" or "Power Users" group. (For more information about groups, refer to the documentation for Windows.) The descriptions of the following procedures use screen shots from Windows 2000.

Click [Start].

Point to [Settings] and click [Printers].

If you’re using Windows XP, click [Start]-[Control

Panel] and then click [Printers and Other Hardwares]-

[Printers and Faxes].

The [Printers] folder appears.

Right-click on the icon for the driver of the model

you're using then click [Properties].

For the CX-24:

[Roland CAMM-1 CX-24]

For the CX-12:

[Roland CAMM-1 CX-12]

The Properties dialog box for the model you’re using

appears.

Click the [Ports] tab. Make sure the port connected to

the CX-24/12 appears under [Print to the following

port].

When the connection uses a serial cable, click

[Configuration Port].

If you're using Windows 2000/XP, the Properties

dialog box for the connected port appears. Skip to

step 5.

If you're using Windows NT 4.0, the [Serial Port]

dialog box appears. Go to step 4.

Click the port you chose in step 3, then click [Set-

tings].

The dialog box for the connected port appears.

Check the communication parameters for the driver.

3 Preparing the CX-24/12

Making the Settings from the Menu on the CX-24/12

The display menu can only be used to make settings when material is loaded and set up. Before attempting to make menu settings, refer to "4-3 Turning on the Power" and put the CX-24/12 in a setup state.

Turn the dial to display the screen shown at right.

Press the [MENU/PARAM] key.

Turn the dial to display the port where the cable is connected, then press the [ENTER] key to confirm

the setting.

If you chose [SERIAL] in step 2, the screen for setting the bit rate appears.

Turning the dial clockwise successively displays the screens for setting the bit rate, data bit, stop bit, parity checking, and hardware handshaking (flow control). Turning the dial counterclockwise returns to the menu in step 1 without making any changes. At the screen where the setting items are displayed, you can change the setting values by pressing the [MENU/PARAM] key and turning the dial. For more information about how to make settings, see "4-3 Turning on the Power -

Settings with the Control Panel."

Making Menu

I/O | <AUTO>

Back to the screen in step 1

#BAUD.| <9600>

#DATA.| <8>

#STOP.| <1>

#PARITY| <NONE>

Turned clockwise

#HANDS.|<H-WIRE>

Turned counterclockwise

4 Basic Operation

4-1 Installing a Blade

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

Doing so may result in injury.

NOTICE

Insert a pin into the blade holder.

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.

Insert a blade into the blade holder.

Blade holder

Blade

Loosen the screw shown in the figure.

Screw

While supporting the screw from below, insert into the blade holder from above.

Tighten the screw securely.

Tug the blade holder upward to make sure it does not come loose.

4 Basic Operation

Insert until the collar of the blade holder touches the rim of the hole.

Screw

4-2 Loading the Material

NOTICE

On the CX-24, use the control panel to choose the configuration of the loaded material. On the CX-12, there is no menu for choosing the configuration of the material.

Acceptable Material Sizes

(horizontal dimension)

Length

(vertical direction)

Do not use excessive force when moving the sheet loading lever. Doing so may damage it.

CX-24

Width

50 to 700 mm (1-15/16 to 27-3/4 in.)

For flat material, 100 mm or more; for roll material, no restriction No other restrictions (* Accuracy assured within a range of up to 1,600 mm (63 in.))

CX-12

50 to 395 mm (1-15/16 to 15-1/2 in.)

No restrictions (* Accuracy assured within a range of up to 1,600 mm (63 in.))

For more information about the range in which cutting is possible, see "9-2 About the Materials -

About the Cutting Area."

4 Basic Operation

Loading the Material

Before you load material, make sure the sheet loading lever is lowered.

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

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

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

On the CX-24, use the roller base. On the CX-12, either see "- If You Are Not Using the Roller Base," or secure in place roll material as a substitute for the roller base.

Roller Base

Pull out the portion to cut from the roll.

When loaded as shown in the figure, correct feed cannot be performed.

- If You Are Not Using the Roller Base

Position the material so that both edges are above the grit rollers. For more information about the width of the material and the positions of the grit rollers, see "9-2 About the Material -

- CX-24

When viewed from the front, align so that the right-hand edge of the material is above any of the grit rollers and the left-hand edge is above the long grit roller.

Acceptable Material W idths."

Roller Base

Separate the necessary length for cutting from the roll.

The white areas of the rails serve as a guide for positioning the grit rollers.

For material with a width of 150 mm (6 in.) or less, place the material above the grit roller at the left edge.

- CX-12

Position the material so that the left and right edges are each above one of the grit rollers.

Align so that the left and right edges of the material are parallel with the guide lines.

4 Basic Operation

The white areas of the rails serve as a guide for positioning the grit rollers.

Guide line marks

Using the stickers on the rails as a guide, adjust the positioning of the left and right pinch rollers above

the grit rollers.

Make sure the end of the material has been pulled out farther toward the front than the blade protector.

Stickers

Not OK

Blade protector

Material's edge

Raise the sheet loading lever. This lowers the pinch rollers to hold the material in

place.

Make sure the end of the material does not catch on this groove.

4 Basic Operation

4-3 Turning on the Power

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.)

Turn on the CX-24/12.

Putting the Machine in the Setup State

Use the control panel to put the CX-24/12 in the setup state (the state for receiving data).

For the CX-24:

Turn the dial.

When the display shows the type of load material,

press the [ENTER] key.

The cutting carriage starts to move.

SELECT | ROLL

ROLL: Roll material EDGE: When performing cutting from the

front edge of the material

PIECE: Flat material such as standard-

size and piece material

The width of the material is detected and the unit is made ready for cutting.

* When flat material is loaded, the material moves

to the front and rear to detect the length of the material as well. At this time, if the material is crooked and looks like it might come loose from the pinch rollers, or actually does come loose, reload the material.

For the CX-12:

4 Basic Operation

Press the [ENTER] key.

The cutting carriage starts to move.

The width of the material is detected and the unit is

made ready for cutting.

SETUP -> ENTER

Making Menu Settings with the Control Panel

How to View the Display

Press the [MENU/PARAM] key to change the location of the cursor.

This is the menu item.

When the cursor is on the left side, turning the dial cycles through the menu items.

OFFSET| <0.250>

This is the setting value for the menu item appearing on the left side.

When the cursor is on the right side, turning the dial changes the setting value. Press the [ENTER] key to confirm the setting.

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