Roland PC-60 User Manual
Color CAMM PRO PC-60
APPLICATION SOFTWARE GUIDE
CONTENTS
Setting & Functions of Windows Driver
How to Print from Adobe Illurstrator 7.01 (Basic Operation)
How to Print from CorelDRAW 7 (Basic Operation)
How to Print Tile Page from Illustrator 7.01 (Advanced Operation)
How to Print Tile Page from CorelDRAW 7 (Advanced Operation)
How to Print Tile Page from Illustrator 8.0
Special Color (Red, Blue and White)
What to do if . . . .
SETTINGS & FUNCTIONS OF WINDOWS DRIVER
Roland ColorCAMM PC-60 Properties (Size)
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Sheet Size
Size of the sheet which will be loaded on the PC-60 can be selected.
Sheet Size Width x Length (mm) Printing Area (mm)
A4 210 x 297 173.3 x 176.1
A3 297 x 420 260.0 x 298.0
ANSI A 215.9 x 279.4 178.8 x 157.1
ANSI B 279.4 x 431.8 243.8 x 308.8
12inch x 33inch 304.8 x 838.2 268.2 x 715.2
16inch x 33inch 406.4 x 838.2 368.4 x 715.2
24inch x 33inch 609.6 x 838.2 571.6 x 715.2
User Size 50.8 x 128.0 ( MIN ) 12.8 x 5.0
609.6 x 1386.5 ( 600dpi, MAX ) 571.6 x 1263.5
609.6 x 2773.0 ( 300dpi, MAX ) 571.6 x 2650.0
609.6 x 5546.0 ( 150dpi, MAX ) 571.6 x 5423.0
Sometimes, it is impossible to print in a full length depending on the software you use.
Software Resolution Length ( Max )
Illustrator7 600dpi 692.5mm
300dpi 1385mm
150dpi 2770mm
CorelDRAW7 600dpi 1263.5mm
300dpi 2650mm
150dpi 3276.7mm
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User Size
Size of the sheet can be entered manually by selecting the [User Size]. Unit can be
selected from [Millimeters] and [Inches].
[Width] is for setting the size of the carriage moving direction and [Length] is for the
size of the media feeding direction.
When media size is entered, [Plot Size] (= printing area - media size which has the
margin removed.) will be indicated at the right size.
The range which can be entered as [User Size] is 50.8mm ~ 609.6mm for [Width]
and 128mm ~ 1386.5mm for [Length] with a resolution of 600dpi. Range which can
be entered for [Length] changes with the resolution being selected. 2773.0mm for
300dpi and 5546.0mm for 150dpi.
21mm
55mm
68mm
17mm
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Resolution
Resolution for the Windows Driver to generae printing data can be selected. Time for the computer to process
the data can be shortened by selecting lower resolution. If the speed is more importantn printing quality, please
select the lower resolution.
dpi stands for dots per inch and describes the number of dots which can be printed in 1 inch (25.4mm). Generally,
the higher the resolution is, the better the printing quality will be.
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Rotate
Direction of the image to be printed on the media can be changed. This function is used when printing a wide
image or depending on how the media is loaded on the PC-60.
When using [Rotate] function with CorelDRAW 7 and Illustrator 7.01, correct sheet size can
not be reflected to the application side or specific characters can not be printed.
It is recommended to rotate the image at the application software side when the printing image
is more than the width of PC-60 (Plot Size 571.6mm), instead of using the [ROTATE] function in
the Windows Driver.
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Version of Window Driver
Version and copyright will be displayed. This application guide explains the contents of Windows Driver ver.1.9 and
above. If you would like to have the latest version, please download it from our web site http://www.rolanddga.com/
Roland ColorCAMM PC-60 Properties (Size)
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Cutting line can be selected and cutting speed can be set.
Bitmap data will be printed instead of being cut. Please create the cutting line in vector data.
How to make vector data with each application software.
• CorelDRAW 7
Select the line width to be minimum 0.001mm from the outline pen tool.
• Illustrator 7.01
Select the line width to be 0pt.
* Bitmap data and Vector data
Bitmap data is a type of file which describes the image (characters and figures) in dots. It is also called raster
data. Generlly, , the paint type application software describes images in bitmap data. Vector data is a type
of file which describes the image (characters and figures) as line. Generall, the draw type application software
describes images in vector data.
12How to select cutting
• By Color
Only the vector data pointed out by specific color can be cut.
Similar colors won’t be cut. Only colors matched with the numbers selected in R, G and B will be cut. Other colors
will be printed.
When using CorelDRAW 7 or Illustrator 7.01 for cutting, match the color with the color you used
for creating the vector data (mimum line width) in the application software side in this menu.
• By Line Type
Cutting line can be selected by distinguishing the line type of vector data.
Only the lines on the application software side which match the line type selected at the Window Driver side will
be cut. Other vector data will be printed.
Line type can be selected from 5 lines.
• All
All the vector data will be cut. Only the bitmap data will be printed.
• None
All data, either the vector or the bitmap, will be printed.
Cutting Speed
Speed for cutting can be set. Cutting speed should be changed depending on the type of media and the cutting
pressure. If the cutting speed is too fast, there will be some portions remaining uncut. If the cutting speed is too
slow, it takes more time for completing the cutting. Determine the best cutting speed.
If there are portions remaining uncut, descrease the cutting speed or increase the cutting pressure.
If the knife cuts through the backing, decrease the cutting pressure.
Roland ColorCAMM PC-60 Properties (Output Option)
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Output Data
• When only selecting [Printing]
Only the printing data will be sent to PC-60. Cutting line set in the Cutting Tab won’t be sent.
• When only selecting [Cutting]
Only the cutting data will be sent to PC-60. Other data won’t be sent.
• When selecting both [Printing] and [Cutting]
All data, whether printing or cutting data, will be sent to PC-60.
• When selecting [FormFeed]
New origin will be set automatically after finishing printing and cutting by feeding out the sheet when selecting
[FormFeed].
Feed rate is the same as the length of the Plot Area set in Size Tab.
Sheet Size Feeding Rate
A4 174mm
A3 297mm
ANSI A 156.4mm
ANSI B 308.8mm
12inch x 33inch 715.2mm
16inch x 33inch 715.2mm
24inch x 33inch 715.2mm
User Size Length of Printing Area
When [FormFeed] is selected while selecting Piece as sheet type, PC-60 will indicate to set the new
sheet after receiving new data. PC-60 will not continue printing until the new sheet is being set.
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Process
PC-60 prints in full color using the process color. Do not select any of them when printing in Special Color.
• Y.M.C.K
PC-60 will print in order of Yellow --> Magenta --> Cyan --> Black. Printing result should be better by selecting
this option when printing image with red and green with resin ribbon.
When selecting this option, please do not install any other ribbon cartridges than Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and
Black.
• C.M.Y.K
PC-60 will print in order of Cyan --> Magenta --> Yellow --> Black. Select this option when using wax ribbon.
And also, printing result should be better by selecting this option when printing image with blue and gray with
resin ribbon.
When selecting this option, please do not install any other ribbon cartridges than Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and
Black.
• Y.M.C
PC-60 will print in order of Yellow --> Magenta --> Cyan. Black will be expressed by overlapping the 3 colors.
It is enable when [PhotoColor] in UCR is selected.
• C.M.Y
PC-60 will print in order of Cyan --> Magenta --> Yellow. Black will be expressed by overlapping the 3 colors. It
is enable when [PhotoColor] in UCR is selected.
How to check the color difference with each printing method.
Impression of the printing r esults change depending on how the color is composed, combination of
colors, position and density. To check the printing result in each printing method (Y.M.C.K or
C.M.Y.K and Y.M.C or C.M.Y), please try the several settings.
• Gray Scale
When selecting Gray Scale, data will be created in gray scale by expressing luminance of colors in gradation.
Color data will be removed.
By using this function, Special Colors can be used instead of Black.
Select the Special Color liked to be used. Only 1 color can be selected. If the Special Color is not selected, PC60 will print in Black.
• BackPrint
Left and right side of the image will be reversed and printing order in colors will also be reversed. This function
should be used to show the printing image from the back side of the sheet by printing it on the transparent sheet.
When selecting this function, Gold and Silver can not be used.
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PC-60 will print the specific color of the image with Special Color. Set the color of the image to have relation with
the ink ribbon. For example, it will be possible to print the green color in the image with gold color, or yellow
color in the image with white color. When selecting Special Color, dialog box for setting the colors will be
displayed.
The color of the image set perfectly with RGB in this dialog box will be printed using the
Special Color. Make sure to install the ribbon cartridge selected with Special Color.
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• PhotoColor
Select this function when printing photo realistic image. When printing Black, it adjusts the ratio of the black
printed with a combination of Magenta, Cyan and Yellow and the Black ribbon.
• SpotColor
Select this function when printing Poster Images and Illustrations. Black and gray will be printed only with Black
ribbon.
• Trapping
This function will be enable when selecting Spot Color. When selecting this function PC-60 will print Magenta
and Cyan under the Black to adjust the height difference in colors to prevent the white spots from appearing.
Roland ColorCAMM PC-60 Properties (Image Correction)
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Correction Value
• Brightness
Brightness of the image can be adjusted. Image will be brighter when the value is increased. Default is 0.
• Contrast
Contrast of the image can be adjusted. Contrast will be stronger when the value is increased. Default is 0.
• Gamma
Gamma of the image can be adjusted. Default is 1.0.
• Default
All the correction will be set back to the default.
• Image/Graph
Affection of the image correction can be displayed either by image or graph.
Please perform the color correction either from the Windows Driver or application software. When
performing it on both sides, you might not have the color you like even you correct it for many times
because the standard of color will be missed.
There are more than million colors which human eye can recognize.
The color which human eye can recognize can be expressed in Color Monitor (RGB) or Process
Color (CMYK). The color expressed in Color Monitor doesn’t match perfectly with the color expressed in Process Color. There are some colors which can be expressed only in Color Monitor or
Process Color.
Therefore, there are some colors displayed in Color Monitor which can not be printed in CMYK.
Based on the fact that the expression of color is different, it is necessary to select the suitable color
in the application side.
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