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1. Power cord AC adapter AC adapter Jack Electrical outlet USB cable You make the connection to the computer using the included USB cable Connect the USB cable at the time indicated in the driver installation procedures Driver installation may fail and the machine may become unusable if you connect a USB cable before starting installing the driver t p 20 Installing the Driver Important Notes on USB Connection gt Never use a USB hub or the like Chapter 1 Setup Preparation Chapter 2 Installing Software This section describes how to install the included software 2 1 About the Included Software The included CD ROM contains the following software Software for Windows E STIKA Driver This is a Windows based driver required for sending data from a computer to the machine Be sure to install it E STIKA Navi This is software that lets you operate the machine from Windows It can be used to move the blade and test the material feed It is automatically installed when the STIKA driver is installed E Roland CutStudio Roland CutStudio is software that allows you to create cutting data and easily perform cutting operations E CutStudio Plug in for Adobe Illustrator This is an Illustrator software plug in that lets you cut from data created in Adobe Illustrator E CutStudio Plug in for CorelDRAW This is a CorelDRAW software plug in that lets y
2. Cursor 100 0 83 0 mm The white area is the cutting range Text or shapes drawn outside this range are not cut Grid 5 5 mm 53 Chapter 3 Performing Cutting 31 3 2 Cutting 3 Insert text and shapes to create the cutting data In this example we ll enter the word SALE as the text and draw a frame around itto make it easier to peel of flater GD fid Untitled CutStudio File Edit view Format Object Help Click A Db WU vi New Open Save Import Cutting E Untitled CutStudio File Edit View Format Object Help c Print Undo Re Click anywhere in the white area then type in Db WU FP New Open Save Import Cutting SA LE Print a Teas F WF O 32 Chapter 3 Performing Cutting Click Displayed around the textare W and W symbols Drag the W and W symbols for the text box to change the size of the text a Click then drag to change to the required size Click the upper left corner then Click O J drag to the lower right to change Draw a rectangle around the SALE text to the required size 3 2 Cutting Click Use the mouse to select an area containing the text and the rectangle W hen you select this the line turns blue Move the position to the top of the window near the origin point Move the pointer to inside the text W hen the shape of the pointer changes to across drag to move
3. Improper handling or operation of this machine may result in injury or damage to property Points which must be observed to prevent such injury or damage are described as follows About 7 WARNING and Z CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe WARN ING 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 CAUTION Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with re Spect to the home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or pets About the Symbols The A 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 To Ensure Safe Use A Incorrect operation may cause injury WARNING Keep c
4. an Startup Windows Media Connect fam Roland CutStudio gt R CutStudio All Programs an Roland S Series Manual a 6 CutStudio Help J Windows Media Player You can also display the Online Help from the CutStudio menu Untitled CutStudio File Edit View Format Object als F 3 d at Y New Open Save Import Cutting Chapter 2 Installing Software 21 2 2 IfYou re Using aW indows Installing the W indows Advanced Guide Procedure Roland STIKs Software Package Display the setup menu of the Roland STIKA Soft Roland ware Package Click Install CutStudio Install Readme The setup window appears Windows Driver Install Rezzfe Advanced Guide Adobe Illustrator plug in Install Readme D CorelDRAW plug in Install Readme LS http www rolanddg com Thereafter follow the instructions in the messages to complete installation and setup At the setup menu go to the upper right and click the X to close the window Viewing the Windows Advanced Guide Click Start point to All Programs or Programs then point to Roland SV Series Manual point to Advanced Guide T Startup gt S Windows Media Connect T Roland CutStudio All Programs fm Roland S Series Manual Fj Advanced Guide J Windows Media Player Installing CutStudio Plug in For information about installing the CutStudio Plug in refer to the Windo
5. Cutting of the SALE text and the box ends 3 2 Cutting Press the power button and turn power off Verify that the power light extinguishes Turn the sheet feed knob and remove the ma terial Press the power button and turn the machine off Press the power button again and turn the ma chine on The cutting carriage returns to the left edge If you need to cut the material again first remove and then reload it gt You can also cancel a cutting operation from STIKA Navi For more information refer to the W indows Advanced Guide electronic format Chapter 3 Performing Cutting 35 3 2 Cutting Step 4 Apply the Cut Material Use application tape to affix the cut material Cut the application tape to the required size for use Before applying thoroughly clean the surface where you want to affix the material to remove any dust or grease Procedure O Remove the excess tape so that only text re mains Use acommercially available tweezers to remove small pieces of tape better Cut the application tape to the required size Cover the cut material flush with the applica tion tape to prevent any air from getting under neath then transfer the material You can transfer the material easily by using a com mercially available squeegee or the flat part of a ruler or the like to rub the cut material from above the ap plication tape Affix the material together with the joined ap plicatio
6. N ever use a solvent such as thinner or benzene 48 Chapter 5 M aintenance 5 2 Replacing Consumables Replacing the Blade If you adjust the blade amount and implement a cutting test several times and the machine still does not properly cut the material the blade tip may be worn or damaged Replace with a new blade Before replacing the blade remove the material Z CAUTION Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers Doing so may result in injury Procedure Unplug the power cord from the machine Blade holder Loosen the screw remove the blade holder s Screw E Press the pin and remove the old blade Pin Press in until you can no longer see the pin 0 1d blade O Press the new blade in until you hear an audible ph click ad The pin pops out Blade Support the screw from below and insert the blade holder an Support the screw from below O Tighten the screw E Blade holder Tug the blade holder upward to make sure it does not i As come loose nS Screw Chapter 5 M aintenance 49 5 2 Replacing Consumables Replacing the Blade Protector Even if the blade protector is slightly damaged cutting operation will not be affected If the blade protector is damaged to the extent that cutting quality is degraded replace it with the included replacement blade protector CAUTION The cutter knife used here is sharp and poses a hazard Carry out operatio
7. Procedure Load the material W ith the power light on hold down the power button for 2 seconds or longer 2 seconds or longer Remove your finger once the cutting carriage fo i starts to move Cutting begins from the location that the blade is cur SS rently located and the shape indicated in the figure Is TEE cut SROCS To consecutively perform cutting tests hold down the I power button for 2 seconds or longer once the prior cutting operation has finished This cutting test is done in an area that doesn t overlap with the previous cut ting location Peel off the cut shapes and check the cutting quality for the material The material cutting quality is controlled by the blade extension amount Adjust the blade extension amount depending upon the state of the material when itis peeled off t p 39 Adjusting the Blade Extension Amount The cross shaped blade leaves faint traces on the material s backing paper This is the optimal blade extension amount No adjustment is required The material is difficult to peel from the backing paper The blade trace is indistinct Cutting results shift i Extend the blade aay The blade cuts into the backing paper The blade cuts through the backing paper The material curls during cutting Retract the blade O ptimal blade The blade extension The blade extension extension amount is too short is too long 38 Chapter 4 Mastering the STIKA 4 1 Optimizing th
8. Illustrator If you re using Mac OS X administrator rights are required in order to install and use this plug in Log in as a user with administrator rights Thereafter follow the instructions in the Mac O S Installation and Setup G uide to install and set up the software and Macintosh C utting G uide Chapter 2 Installing Software 23 24 Chapter 3 Performing Cutting This describes basic cutting operations under W indows For other opera tions not covered in this chapter refer to the W indows Advanced Guide electronic format 25 3 1W hat to Know Before Cutting Useable Material Types Th ba be hitia SV 15 SV 12 SV 8 Size Width 360 to 381 mm Width 280 to 305 mm Width 200 to 215 mm 14 1 8 to 15 in 11 to 12 in 7 13 16 to 8 7 16 in 280 to 305 mm 11 to 12 in A3 length A4 width A4 length A3 length A4 width Length 1100 mm Length 1100 mm Length 1100 mm 43 1 4 in or less 43 1 4 in or less 43 1 4 in or less Material Types Vinyl chloride material material section thickness is 0 1 mm or less thickness including the backing paper is 0 3 mm 0 012 in or less Label paper Thickness including backing paper is 0 3 mm 0 012 in or less Ternat ii gt Do not use material that is in a condition indicated below It may come loose or jam during cutting The material is The material edge is The left and right The material is longer curled upward not straight
9. Remove any dust and grease from the applica tion surface Use a commercially available spray bottle to lib erally spray the application surface with water containing 2 to 3 drops of a neutral detergent Apply the material to the application surface Adjust the material location and angle Use a commercially available squeegee or the flat part of aruler to remove all remaining mois ture O nce all water has evaporated slowly peel off the application tape 46 Chapter 4 Mastering the STIKA Chapter 5 Maintenance This describes how to clean the machine and replace the blade 47 5 1 Maintenance When cleaning unplug the machine s power cord and remove all material Cleaning the BladeT ip Z CAUTION Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers Doing so may result in injury Dust and material adhesive can collect on the tip of the blade and degrade cutting performance Remove any dust or material adhesive adhering to the blade tip Cleaning the Blade Holder Z CAUTION Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers Doing so may result in injury Dust and adhesive material can collect within the blade holder and degrade cutting performance Take off the tip of the blade holder and remove any pieces of material inside f gt Nn i Turn the tip of the blade D holder as indicated in the figure to remove Cleaning the Main Unit Use a dry cloth to gently wipe any dirt from the main unit
10. Roland STIKA DESIGN CUTTER SV 15 12 8 USER S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing this product gt To ensure correctand safe usage with a full understanding of this product s performance please be sure to read through this manual completely and store itin a safe location U nauthorized 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 gt 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 gt Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this product regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product gt Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur with respect to any article made using this product gt gt Roland DG Corporation For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 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
11. p er Hadees aake da T P _ Setup program W indows 98 SE Me 2000 Installation and Setup Guide If the Driver Setup Window Doesn t Appear If you re using W indows 98 SE W indows Me or W indows 2000 and the Setup program doesn t appear first check the taskbar at the bottom of the screen If Driver Setup is displayed the program is running Go to the taskbar and click Driver Setup to display the window for the Setup program Click this T askbar Aa a ty Driver Setup 3 Roland STIKA Software P EX STIKA Driver Installation Q _ ay AStart sRBA eA 20 Chapter 2 Installing Software 2 2 IfYou re Using aW indows Installing C utStudio Install the cutting software CutStudio Procedure Roland STIKA Software Pockase Display the setup menu of the Roland STIKA Soft Roland ware Package 7 _ Click Install CutStudio eg readme The setup window appears Windows Driver Install Readme Advanced Guide Install Adobe Illustrator plug in Install Readme LSS ete CorelDRAW plug in Install Readme LL _ te http www rolanddg com Thereafter follow the instructions in the messages to complete installation and setup N ext you install the W indows Advanced Guide Viewing the Roland CutStudio O nline Help Click Start point to All Programs or Programs then point to Roland CutStudio point to CutStudio H elp
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13. iraran E A N O NEEE 49 Replacing Ane Blade araa A T A t 49 Replacing tie Blade Protector i seutectenicseiitentnetiemnigs a a E E OA 50 SELNI EO DOA T A EEA 54 The machine Goes not run properly sissicsnrose s EEEE NEET 54 TAS CUt inci sSonNsarenot Clea Meie aa a aliens aa a a a a aa ai 54 Parts of the material are not continuously CUt sssssssesssrrrreessssrrrnnnsrrrrrrrnnsrrrnnnntsrrrrenerrrrrreneessrrnnt 54 The cut location is shifted forward baCcK ssssssssesssssssssrrssnrnessssssssnrrrrrnrrrnessssnnrrrreerrrneesssssennrernnes 54 Thecutlocationis shifted EM TIGAE wisenaianieiseiradindi aa iuiiene a aise Gad Aa 54 The mat rial shifts during CUT IOs crarsariiasatedientesrieviaatuaitys einna ete TAEA E 55 if the driver cannot be installed airen O REAA ENA 55 Umasa Ne dre esata a a a aa 56 O22 Na LUDE AUO Ih aan a A 57 5 CUTIE RONE ea an E E E A A 58 6 4 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial N umber Labels cccssssssssssssssssssssesssessssssccssesssssesesesesees 59 G2 DP SCI AIO SEE E E E E E E A T E A E ds tu E A E 60 CutStudio is a trademark of Roland DG Corp Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer Inc in the USA and other countries Adobe and Adobe Illustrator are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or ot
14. not move smoothly You hear an abnormal noise Procedure Unplug the power cord from the machine Remove the shaft cover Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws W ipe and remove dust adhering to the shaft Use machine oil to lightly lubricate the shaft sec tion indicated in the figure to the left Using too much oil can cause the material to stain Replace the shaft cover and screw into place Chapter 6 Appendix 57 6 3 Cutting Range Cutting Range width Cutting Range length Loadable Material W idth Loadable Material Length 340 mm 1000 mm 360 to 381 mm 1100 mm 13 3 8 in 39 5 16 in 14 1 8 to 15 in 43 1 4 in SV 15 250 mm 1000 mm 280 to 305 mm 1100 mm 9 13 16 in 39 5 16 in 11 to 12 in 43 1 4 in SV 12 250 mm 1000 mm 280 to 305 mm 1100 mm 9 13 16 in 39 5 16 in 11 to 12 in 43 1 4 in SV 8 160 mm 1000 mm 200 to 215 mm 1100 mm 6 1 4 in 39 5 16 in 7 13 16 to 8 7 16 in 43 1 4 in The required margin to send the material forward back is taken W hen using the SV 15 W hen using the SV 12 8 Pinch rollers Pinch rollers biade noide Blade holder Margin Margin y__ J 10 mm U 10 mm i O a BS Rt ERA c 3 8 in y all Daaa n D 3 8 in A Maximum Cuttingrange Maximum Cutting range 3 1000 mm i 1000 mm 39 5 16 in i 39 5 16 in 3 7 Material Material Margin L o EES Margin EEE 30 mm 30 mm Cutt
15. 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 num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1 6 4 Shinmiyakoda Hamamatsu shi Shizuoka ken JAPAN 431 2103 MODEL NAME See the MODEL given on the rating plate RELEVANT DIRECTIVE EC LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE 73 23 EEC EC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE 89 336 EEC Contents Read T IS Pir Sh eonia a 3 ukclol all geal sl late alellakcamnerrre meretarertarr E E a ere teeter eee ert rere 3 A N To Ensure Sae U Se iaaiiai iaaa a aaa aaa aa aA aE aa aaa aaan iE 6 Important Notes on Handling and U Se sssssssssssssecessssnssssseeseeesesnnsssseeseeeensnnnasseseesenesnensnsessesseneons 10 Chapter 1 SECU PreparatlOl siisii aaa aaa aa aaa 11 Be
16. so that no objects touch the sheet feed knob Leave enough space so that the power cord can always be reached Chapter 1 Setup Preparation 1 3 Installing Removing the Packing Materials Tape and packing materials are attached to the machine to protect it from shocks during transportation W hen instal lation is complete remove these materials gt Remove all packing materials Any that remain may cause faulty operation or breakdown when the power is Switched on Packing materials Chapter 1 Setup Preparation 15 16 1 3 Installing Connecting the Cables WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING Connect to an electrical outlet that complies with this machine s ratings for volt age frequency and current Incorrect voltage or insufficient current may cause fire or electrical shock Handle the power cord plug and electrical outlet correctly and with care Never use any article that is damaged Using a damaged article may result in fire or electrical shock W hen using an extension cord or power strip use one that adequately satisfies the machine s ratings for voltage frequency and current Use of multiple electrical loads on a single electrical outlet or of a lengthy extension cord may cause fire Use only brand nameAC adapters and power cords compatible with this machine The use of an incompatible product could lead to an accident DO NOT connect a USB cable at this point
17. the driver Redo the installation from the beginning t p 20 Installing the Driver Uninstalling the driver W hen uninstalling the driver perform following operation Before you start uninstallation of the driver unplug the USB cables from your computer Logon to Windows If you are installing under W indows 2000 X P logon as Administrators right Insert the included C D RO M into the CD ROM drive Go to the upper right and click the X to close the setup menu From the Start menu click Run Chapter 6 Appendix Type in the information shown below then click OK Wiel Shall ame yeas 4 program folder doc or Inter and Wi ndows will o ope zat r you In this illustration drive D is specified as the CD ROM drive W indows 2000 X P CD ROM drive letter Drivers W IN 2K X P SETUP EX E W indows 98 SE Me CD ROM drive letter D rivers W IN 9X Setup exe The Setup program starts and the Driver Setup window appears F Driver Setup c Model i Gana __ Select the model Name YOU are z COM coria f using Click Start Choose Uninstall 6 2 Shaft Lubrication The material may not cut properly if dust and material adhesive adhere to the cutting carriage guide shaft If the following symptoms are present remove the shaft cover and lubricate the shaft located as indicated in the figure Use a machine oil to lubricate It does
18. 000 XP 2 Computers on which USB operation is assured by the manufacturer of computers Chapter 2 Installing Software 19 2 2 IfYou re Using aW indows Installing the Software Installing the Driver STIKA Navi is installed along with the driver Do Not Connect to Computer Until Instructed Do not connect the machine to the computer until instructed to do so Failure to follow the correct procedure may make installation impossible tS p 54 W hat to Do If Procedure Before you start installation and setup make sure the USB cable is not connected Logon to W indows If you are installing under W indows 2000 X P log on as Administrators right OTE Insert the included C D RO M into the CD ROM drive After a short wait the setup menu shown at left ap pears O CutStudio install Readme Click Install Windows Driver CD O The Installation and Setup Guide appears eae A If you re using Windows 98 SE Windows Me or Win Adobe Illustrator plug in Install Readme dows 2000 the Installation and Setup Guide and the CorelDRAW plug in Install Readme Setup program appear http www rolanddg com Follow the instructions in the Installation and Setup G uide to finish installing E STIKA Driver Installation and Setup Guide e gt amp Back Forwar d Font Print f Install C Uninstall Model Roland Sv 8 x Start This describes how to install and set up the driv
19. A 4 3 About Creating Cutting Data Creating Contour Data by Reading a BMP JPG Format File Windows BMP JPG files can be read by CutStudio the contours of the image detected and the resulting image cut It may be difficult to detect the contours of certain types of read images Keep the following conditions in mind when selecting images to be read by CutStudio Data Conditions for Clean Cutting gt Colors must not contain continuous tones and color borders must be clearly defined We recommend black and white Scanned photos generally contain continuous tones and are unsuitable for cutting gt Increasing resolution The optimal resolution differs depending upon image complexity and cutting size High resolution data takes longer for CutStudio to read 72 dpi 300 dpi Procedure Click File then click Import The Import screen appears Ud Untitled CutStudio mie Edit View Format Object Help Mew Ctrl h Open Chri o Save Chrl 5 Save 45 Scanner an Cutting Ckrl P Cutting Preview Cutting Setup Select the desired file Click O pen N Foner bmp The read data is laid out File name Cancel Files of type Picture file bmp ipo Chapter 4 M astering the STIKA 43 4 3 About Creating Cutting Data E Untitled CutStudio Adjust the size and location File Edit Yiew Format Object Help bb ad amp 7 New Open Save Import Cutting Clic
20. Chapter 4 Mastering the STIKA 39 4 2 Correcting theAngle of the Loaded Material If itis not loaded parallel into the machine the material may come loose during cutting You can use the sheet adjustment lever to correct the angle of the material without removing it from the machine Procedure Raise the sheet adjustment lever Sheet adjustment lever 2 Move the material backward and forward and align the left edge of the material with the guide line G uide line Lower the sheet adjustment lever to fix the material in place 40 Chapter 4 Mastering the STIKA 4 3 About Creating Cutting Data CreatingVarious Text Data The method for changing the size and font of input text using Properties is described in this section CutStudio can use Windows TrueType based fonts and O penType fonts based on TrueType Procedure EI SALE cst CutStudio Click A File Edit View Format Object Help Click the desired area and then type in the char 3 d Ay Y 5 acters Open Save Import Cutting Click Format Font The Properties screen appears 3 You can also display the Properties screen as indi cated below Click Format Properties Click Properties on the mouse right click shortcut menu Style gt Line Alignment gt Line Spacing gt s Character Spacing gt Properties Properties Size and Shape Pos ion Format Font Boldnes
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22. EI Untitled CutStudio Click Save File Edit view Fors Objec Help The Save As screen appears For Save in choose the folder you want Enter the file name then click Save The data you created is saved Untitled cst Save as type CutStudio Document cst Important Note When Saving Data The cutting range set in File Cutting Setup Properties is not saved The next time you import data go to the Cutting Setup menu and redo the setting for the cutting range Chapter 3 Performing Cutting 33 3 2 Cutting Step 3 Perform Cutting Before cutting verify that Step 1 Load M aterial and Step 2 Create Cutting D ata preparation have been completed Procedure Press the power button and turn the machine On The power light flashes The cutting carriage moves to the left edge of the machine Once the light changes to a steady illumination the machine is ready to cut Click Cutting iia SALE cst CutStudio File Edit View Format Object Help J S ad a New Open Save Import Cutting Printer Name GRESRISTATS v Status Ready Type Roland S 15 Where USBOO01 Comment Print range all Page Selection C Print to file Copies Number of copies 1 v 34 Chapter 3 Performing Cutting Click OK The cutting data is sent from the computer and cutting starts
23. able location can cause accident faulty Operation or breakdown WARNING Never use out of doors or in any location where exposure to water or high humid ity may occur Never touch with wet hands Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock WA RNING Never place any flammable object nearby Never use a combustible aerosol spray nearby N ever use in any location where gases can accumulate Combustion or explosion may be a danger WARNING Postion so that the power plug is within immediate reach at all times This is to enable quick disconnection of the power plug in the event of an emergency Install the machine next to an electrical outlet Also provide enough empty space to allow immediate access to the electrical outlet CAUTION __eInstall in a location that is level and stable Installation in an unsuitable location may cause an accident including a fall or tipover Unsuitable Installation Sites gt Locations subject to shaking or vibration gt Locations where the floor is tilted not level or unstable gt Dusty locations gt Locations exposed to considerable electrical or magnetic noise or other forms of electromagnetic energy gt Locations with poor heat radiation Installation Space The material moves forward and backward during cutting Do not place any objects in front of or behind the material Make sure that there are no obstructions such as a wall etc behind the machine Leave enough space
24. and current Incorrect voltage or insufficient current may cause fire or electrical shock Never use out of doors or in any location where exposure to water or high humid ity may occur Never touch with wet hands Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock Never allow any foreign object to get in side Never expose to liquid spills Inserting objects such as coins or matches or allowing beverages to be spilled into the venti lation ports may result in fire or electrical shock If anything gets inside immediately disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer Never place any flammable object nearby Never use a combustible aerosol spray nearby Never use in any location where gases can accumulate Combustion or explosion may be a danger WARNING Handle the power cord plug and electri cal outlet correctly and with care Never use any article that is damaged Using a damaged article may result in fire or electrical shock W hen using an extension cord or power strip use one that adequately satisfies the machine s ratings for voltage frequency and current Use of multiple electrical loads on a single elec trical outlet or of alengthy extension cord may cause fire W hen the machine will be out of use for a prolonged period disconnect the power cord This can prevent accidents in the event of cur rent leakage or unintended startup Position s
25. ars 2 The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installe er your computer Use the Device Manager to change the device on yo properties of any de me Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and store different hardware configurations Delete the model name in use or Unknown D evice O O Go to the Action menu and At the View click Uninstall menu click Show hidden devices gt Keyboards A O Mice and other pointing devices Monitors Find Printers E9 Network adapters Non Plug and Play Drivers O r O ther y Ports COM amp LPT device then 2 double click it Sage rocessors Ja SCSI and RAID controllers 3 Sound video and game controllers Storage volumes System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers lt Click the model name in use or Unknown Device STET Waring You are about to uninstall this device from your system After the screen shown above appears click O K Chapter 6 Appendix 55 6 1W hat to Do If 56 Close the Device Manager and click O K Detach the USB cable connected to the com puter Restart W indows and refer to Uninstalling the driver below to uninstall the driver Redo the installation from the beginning t p 20 Installing the Driver Windows 98 SE Me Refer to Uninstalling the driver below to uninstall
26. creen appears Save S Import Scanner gt Cutting Ctrl P Cutting Preview Cutting Setup Print amp Cut Cutting Setup Printer Name GREENE Y Status Ready Type Roland S 15 Where USBOO1 Comment Click Properties The Properties screen appears Paper Orientation Size User Size v Portrait Landscape Chapter 3 Performing Cutting Point to All Programs or Program Roland CutStudio then click C utStudio 2 Select the name of the model you are using Roland S 15 Properties ICWUrTIYS UPUUTis Cutting 4rea Width Length Unit Millimeters O Inches Rotate Off 30deg The cutting range has now been set 2 Untitled CutStudio File Edit View Format Object Help 3 2 Cutting Click the Size tab O Set the cutting range to match the loaded material size l For the width click to select either 250 9 84 in or 340 mm 13 39 in SV 15 only Set to 250 mm 9 84 in if you are using the included test use material The width cannot be changed on the SV 12 8 models For the length set a range that subtracts the mar gin from the loaded material length t p 58 Cutting Range Click OK again to close the Cutting Setup screen Ek b S P 4 3 New Open Save Import Cutting Print RI 000 gt Aj
27. e Cutting Quality for the Material Adjusting the Blade Extension Amount Z CAUTION Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers Doing so may result in injury Procedure O Blade holder Turn the machine off Loosen the screw remove the blade holder Adjust the blade extension amount Turn the tip of the blade holder as indicated in the fig nin 0 1 mm ure to extend the blade tip Turn the large cap once to extend the blade tip by 0 1mm The blade tip essentially cannot be seen from the blade holder Support the screw from below and insert the blade holder Support the screw from below Tighten the screw Tug the blade holder upward to make sure it does not come loose Carry out the cutting test and check the cutting quality for the material Repeat until optimal cutting quality is attained tS p 38 Check the Cutting Q uality for the Material Rough Estimate for the Amount of Blade Extension Use the following dimension as a rough estimate for setting the amount of blade extension Thickness of the Amount of blade _ Thicknessofthe _ backing paper extension Media portion o R2 Holder Half of the backing paper M aterial portion Suggested point The optimal setting has been achieved when there are faint lines on the backing paper when a cutting test is Blade executed Backing paper Amount of blade is portion approximately equal to cutting in amount a
28. e Import Cutting O i Untitled CutStudio Break Polyline Anchor Point Align Move to Origin Mirror Add Symbol Move to Front Move to Back Alt Enter Properties Select the detected contour line Click O bject Break Polyline The image contour is separated Click on the undesired cutting line Click Edit D elete The undesired cutting line is deleted The read data remains and is not deleted Drag the mouse to select the remaining con tour lines To select all contour lines on the CutStudio screen click Edit Select All Hold down the Shift key and click contour lines to se lect only those desired Click O bject Integrate Polylines The separated contour line is made whole Chapter 4 Mastering the STIKA 45 4 4 Applying Large Materials As the size of the material to be applied increases it will become increasingly difficult to keep the entire material from slipping during application and to prevent air bubbles from becoming trapped between the material and application surface Spray the application surface with detergent containing water to allow you to move and place the material in the desired location and to decrease the likelihood of bubbles becoming trapped between the application surface and material Procedure Prepare the cut material and tape the material from the top with application tape
29. e line Guide line Turn the sheet feed knob and move the mate rial into the machine and then back out Verify that the material does not come loose Reload the material if it becomes skewed or if it comes loose Align the material edge with the marks at the back of the blade protector Loading the Included Test use M aterial The direction to load the included test use material differs depending on the machine model SV 15 12 Sideways Landscape SV 8 Lengthwise Portrait If you are using the SV 15 model change the loadable material width to 280 to 305 mm 11 to 12 in t p 29 Changing Loadable Material W idth for SV 15 28 Chapter 3 Performing Cutting 3 2 Cutting Changing Loadable M aterial Width for SV 15 In the SV 15 model you can change the loadable material width to match the material being loaded 360 to 381 mm 14 1 8 to 15 in or 280 to 305 mm 11 to 12 in Change the pinch roller location and driver settings to change the width Raise the sheet adjustment lever on the right side AY ZEEE eo Sheet adjustment lever right Pa Remove the pinch roller stopper Do not use excessive force to widen the opening when removing the pinch roller stopper If the open ing is widened the stopper may become loose and fall out when it is next attached to the unit BP dacs stopper ZA Move the right side p
30. ed 4 Reproduction You may make one copy only of the Software for back up purposes The ownership of the copied Software belongs to Roland You may install the Software onto the hard disk of a single computer 5 Cancellation Roland retains the right to terminate this agreement without notice immediately upon occurrence of any of the following Violation by you of any article of this agreement Commission by you of any serious breach of faith with respect to this agreement 6 Limitations on Liability Roland may change the specifications of this Software or its materials without notice Roland shall not be liable for any damage that may be 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 courts of Japan 1000001087 R1 051220
31. edges of the material 1100 mm 43 1 4 in aren t parallel J E A Le Using Roll M aterial If you re using a roll of material make sure to add a margin greater than 40 mm 1 5 8 in to the cutting area prior to cutting the material from the roll Material with a maximum length of 1100 mm 43 1 4 in can be loaded into the machine However the cutting area is only 1000 mm 39 5 16 in Upto 1100 mm 43 1 4 in gt Cut the material at a right angle If the front edge of the material is uneven it may feed improperly during cutting and could skew diagonally and come loose 26 Chapter 3 Performing Cutting 3 1W hat to Know Before Cutting Chapter 3 Performing Cutting 27 3 2 Cutting Let s look at the basic cutting method while creating the sticker indicated to the right Follow the operations in the order indicated below S N F Step 1 Load Material Procedure Turn the machine off Verify that the material is narrow enough to be loaded and that it touches the pinch rollers If you are using the SV 15 model adjust the pinch rollers to the material width and then advance the material to touch the pinch rollers t p 29 Changing Loadable Material W idth for SV 15 Verify that the left edge of the material is paral lel with the guide line If itis not trim the excess material from the edge of the material that is touching the pinch rollers until the left edge is parallel with the guid
32. en the material length Is the material length too short If too short certain types of material with little rigidity may shift during cutting Either switch with a different material or use a longer length of the same material Are the material edges evenly cut If the material edges are cut at an angle trim the excess so that the material is even with the guidelines when loaded Did the material come up against an obstruction while it was being cut Do not use material wider than can be handled The left and right edges of the material will touch the inner surfaces of the machine and In addition to shifting the location the material may also be damaged Are you using material that has creases or folds This may prevent the material from properly feeding and may shift the material position Remove the creases or folds and reload the material If the driver cannot be installed If installation quits partway through or if the wizard does not appear when you make the connection with a USB cable take action as follows Windows X P 2000 if the Found N ew Hardware W izard appears click Finish to close it 6 1W hat to Do If Display System Properties W indows XP Click the Start menu then right click My Computer Click Properties W indows 2000 Right click My Computer on the desktop Click Properties Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager The Device M anager appe
33. her coun tries Corel and CorelDRAW are registered trademarks or trademarks of Corel Corporation or Corel Corporation Limited Other company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Copyright 2005 Roland DG Corporation http www rolanddg com Read T his First Machine Functions For Windows gt You can use the included cutting software Roland CutStudio to create stickers and stickers with images e CutStudio Overview Installation Method amp amp User s Manual this document p 18 You can use your own designs to create original stickers t User s Manual this document p 28 CutStudio STIKA Sticker You can use STIKA in combination with a printer to create stickers with images t W indows Advanced Guide electronic format CutStudio Printer sticker with image gt You can use the included Adobe Illustrator software plug in C utStudio Plug in for Adobe Illustrator to send cutting data created in Illustrator to CutStudio and create stickers and stickers with images e Software plug in overview installation method amp W indows Advanced Guide electronic format You can make stickers with data created in Illustrator t W indows Advanced Guide electronic format Illustrator CutStudio Sticker m SALE You can use STIKA in combination with a printer to create stickers with images t W indows Advanced Guide elect
34. hildren away from the machine The machine includes areas and components that pose a hazard to children and may result in injury blindness choking or other serious ac cident Never attempt to disassemble repair or modify the machine Doing so may result in fire electrical shock or injury Entrust repairs to a trained service tech nician For accessories optional and consumable items AC adapter power cord and the like use only genuine articles compatible with this machine Incompatible items may lead to an accident CAUTION Caution cutting tool A This machine has an internal tool To avoid in jury handle the tool with care Before attempting cleaning maintenance or attachment or detachment of optional items disconnect the power cord Attempting such operations while the machine is connected to a power source may result in injury or electrical shock Never use the machine for any purpose for which it is not intended or use the machine in an undue manner that exceeds its capacity Doing so may result in injury or fire Install in a location that is level and stable 0 SO G Installation in an unsuitable location may cause an accident including a fall or tipover To Ensure Safe Use A Danger of electrical short shock electrocution or fire WARNING Connect to an electrical outlet that com plies with this machine s ratings for volt age frequency
35. inch roller to match the width of the material being loaded and attach the pinch roller stopper LB Pinch roller ee Pinch roller For 280 to 305 mm 11 to 12 in For 360 to 381 mm 14 1 8 to 15 in Lower the sheet adjustment lever on the right side Sheet adjustment lever right a Load material c p 28 Step 1 Load Material eS fi a lt OEN SS Mee For 280 to 305 mm 11 to 12 in For 360 to 381 mm 14 1 8 to 15 in Change the driver cutting area to match the size of the loaded material t Procedures 1 and 2 on page 30 Step 2 Creating Cutting D ata Chapter 3 Performing Cutting 29 30 3 2 Cutting Step 2 Create Cutting Data Use the cutting software CutStudio to create cutting data Refer to Roland CutStudio Online Help for a detailed explanation of CutStudio operations and features gt If you are using W indows 2000 X P log on to W indows as Administrator right T start CutStudio Click Start fa Roland CutStudio gt EI cutStudio E CutStudio Help All Programs p Remote Assistance vix a3 Windows Journal Viewer l 2 Windows Media Connect 2 Make the settings for the cutting range E Untitled CutStudio mii Edit View Format Object Help New CoN a p Click File then click Cutting Setup Open Ctrl 0 I t Cutti ji ae mpor utting The Cutting Setup s
36. ing good operating conditions Important Notes on Connecting the Cables gt Connect the power cord and the computer s input and output cables securely When M oving the Machine gt W hen moving the machine be sure to support the machine at its bottom using both hands Attempting to move the machine by holding it at a different location may damage the machine 10 Chapter 1 Setup Preparation 11 1 1 Included Items The following items are packed together with the unit Make sure they are all present and accounted for SS AC adapter 1 Power cord 1 USB cable 1 Replaceable blade protector 1 The shape depends on the model 4 P Blade 1 Blade holder 1 Test use material Test use application tape Pin 1 Colored material 1 Transparent tape 1 The blade blade holder and pin are installed onto the machine CD ROM 1 User s Manual 1 12 Chapter 1 Setup Preparation 1 2 Part Names Main Unit Blade protector Cutting carriage Blade holder gt cover AJN Pinch rollers f ac adapter jack y USB connector Power button Power light Sheet adjustment lever The SV 15 has sheet adjustment levers on the left and right The SV 12 8 has a sheet adjustment lever only on the right Chapter 1 Setup Preparation 13 14 1 3 Installing Deciding On an Installation Site Install in a stable location offering good operating conditions An unsuit
37. ing range width 250 mm 9 13 16 in ERT Cutting range length 780 to 305 min 11 to 12 in SV 12 250 mm 9 13 16 in gt SV 8 160 mm 6 1 4 in Cutting range width 340 mm 13 3 8 in Loadable material width ROT a SV 12 280 to 305 mm Loadable material width 11 to 12 in 360 to 381 mm 14 1 8 to 15 in SV 8 200 to 215 a 7 13 16 to 8 7 16 in 58 Chapter 6 Appendix 6 4 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Serial number This is require when you seek maintenance servicing or support Never peel off the label or let it get dirty Power rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the requirements for voltage frequency and amperage given here Chapter 6 Appendix 59 60 6 5 Specifications Cutting method SV 15 SV 12 M edia moving method SV 8 Maximum cutting range Width 340 mm 13 3 8 in Length 1000 mm 39 5 16 in Width 250 mm 9 13 16 in Length 1000 mm 39 5 16 in Width 160 mm 6 1 4 in Length 1000 mm 39 5 16 in Useable material size Width 360 to 381 mm 14 1 8 to 15 in Length 1100 mm 43 1 4 in or less Width 280 to 305 mm 11 to 12 in A3 length A4 width Length 1100 mm 43 1 4 in or less Width 280 to 305 mm 11 to 12 in A3 length A4 width Length 1100 mm 43 1 4 in or less Width 200 to 215 mm 7 13 16 to 8 7 16 in A4 length Length 1100 mm 43 1 4 in o
38. k O bject Image O utline The Image O utline screen appears Move to Origin Mirror Add Symbol Move to Front Move to Back Properties Alt Enter Click Extract Contour Lines The image contour is detected The contour displays as a blue line Verify that the contour line is correct and then click O K The image contour is detected Image Outline Alignment Image Density Q Extract Contour Lines Ligh V View Image Dark View Contour Lines E Untitled Cutstudio You can use the object tool to reshape the im a a age if needed Save Import Cutting P For more information about how to use the object tool refer to Roland CutStudio Online Help O bject tool 44 Chapter 4 Mastering the STIKA Deleting Undesired Cutting Lines 4 3 About Creating Cutting Data CutStudio can be used to delete contour line that is not needed Procedure E Untitled CutStudio Anchor Point Close Offset Image Outline Align gt Move to Origin Mirror lt Add Symbol Move to Front Move to Back Alt Enter Properties I4 OOD gt P A 2 Untitled CutStudio File Edit view Format Object Help es HH amp Open Save Import F Cutting Pri T Untitled CutStudio File Edit View Format Object Help 4 Fr New Sav
39. n if the machine s settings and the installation of the blade and blade holder are all cor rect Replace with a new blade protector t p 50 Replacing the Blade Protector Is the blade holder damaged or worn Replace with a new blade holder The cut location is shifted forward back Is the blade extension amount optimal Check whether the blade extension amount has been ad justed t p 39 Adjusting the Blade Extension Amount Did the material come up against an obstruction while it was being cut Do not place anything in front of or behind the machine This can obstruct the material feed and cause the cut loca tion to shift The cut location is shifted left right If the cut location shifts as indicated below check the fol lowing The spacing between characters differs A location different than the data indi cates is cut Is the blade extension amount optimal Check whether the blade extension amount has been ad justed tS p 39 Adjusting the Blade Extension Amount Does the cutting carriage move abnormally and do you hear a strange noise Remove any dust or material adhesive adhering to cutting Carriage guide shaft and then lubricate tS p 57 Shaft Lubrication The material shifts during cutting isthe material length 500 mm 19 5 8 in or longer If they are 500 mm 19 5 8 in or longer certain types of material may shift during cutting Either switch to a differ ent kind of material or short
40. n tape to the target object then press down on it from above Make sure the material is affixed to the object then slowly peel off the application tape If air becomes trapped between the material and the application surface forming an air bubble then usea needle to pop the bubble and press out the air to form a complete seal This completes the procedure for attaching the material M aterial After Cutting Transfer the cut material to the application tape and affix it to the object as soon as possible Any dust that builds up on the surface of the material can make it difficult for the application tape to stick 36 Chapter 3 Performing Cutting Chapter 4 M astering the STIKA This describes in details how to adjust the blade extension amount how to correct the angle of the loaded material and how to create cutting data 37 4 1 Optimizing the Cutting Quality for the Material Check the Cutting Quality for the Material Perform a cutting test to check the cutting quality for the material Perform a cutting test when changing the material type and when adjusting the blade extension gt Make sure to load material before performing a cutting test Failure to do so could damage the blade and blade protector gt Do not move the cutting carriage with your hand Doing so could damage the machine gt Do not touch any moving parts while the machine is operating Doing so could cause a malfunction
41. ns with caution to avoid injury Procedure Unplug the power cord from the machine Peel the blade protector from the main unit Use a commercially available retractable knife to fa Q gt cilitate removal ae If you are using the SV 15 raise the left right sheet MA M a FES adjustment levers and remove the blade protector Do not place your hands in front of the direction that you are moving the retractable Knife W ipe and remove any glue remaining on the main unit Use a cloth to wipe clean Place the replacement blade protector into the machine Align the blade protector using the reference line dis ee played on the machine Cet NTT FS Reference line 50 Chapter 5 Maintenance 5 2 Replacing Consumables Peel off the double sided tape and affix the blade protector For the SV 15 lower the left right sheet adjust ment levers Sheet adjustment levers Chapter 5 M aintenance 51 52 Chapter 6 53 6 1W hat to Do If This section describes what to do if you encounter a prob lem while using the machine Refer to this first before as suming that a malfunction has occurred The method for resolving problems not listed below are indicated in the Windows Advanced Guide or Macintosh Cutting Guide electronic format Use both as necessary The machine does not run properly Is the cable properly connected If the power cord or USB cable are not
42. o that the power plug is within immediate reach at all times This is to enable quick disconnection of the power plug in the event of an emergency In stall the machine next to an electrical outlet Also provide enough empty space to allow im mediate access to the electrical outlet If sparking smoke burning odor unusual sound or abnormal operation occurs im mediately unplug the power cord Never use if any component is damaged Continuing to use the machine may result in fire electrical shock or injury Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer To Ensure Safe Use A Important notes about the power cord plug and electrical outlet Never place any object on top or subject to Never allow to get wet damage NAc J Never bend or twist with undue force Never make hot Dust may cause fire Never bundle bind or roll up Important Notes on Handling and Use This machine is a precision device To ensure the full performance of this machine be sure to observe the following important points Failure to observe these may not only result in loss of performance but may also cause malfunction or breakdown This Machine Is a Precision Device gt Handle carefully and never subject the machine to impact or excessive force Install in a Suitable Location gt Install in a location having the specified temperature and relative humidity gt Install in a stable location offer
43. ou cut from data created in CorelDRAW Software for Macintosh E CutStudio Plug in for Adobe Illustrator This is an Illustrator software plug in that lets you cut from data created in Adobe Illustrator 18 Chapter 2 Installing Software 2 2 lfYou re Using aW indows System Requirements System Requirements for USB Connection Making a USB connection with Windows requires use of a computer that meets all of the following system require ments Please note that other configurations cannot be supported O perating Systems Computer Windows 98 SE Second Edition M e 2000 XP 1 Computers preinstalled with Windows 98 SE M e 2000 XP at the time of purchase This includes such computers later upgraded to Windows M e 2000 XP 2 Computers on which USB operation is assured by the manufacturer of computers System Requirements for the Roland C utStudio O perating Systems Windows 98 SE Second Edition M e 2000 XP Computer Computer running Windows Drive CD ROM drive Monitor W indows compatible monitor capable of displaying of 16 bit color High Color or more Memory RAM 128 MB or more recommended Free hard disk space required for 10 MB installation System Requirements for the STIKA Driver O perating Systems Computer Windows 98 SE Second Edition M e 2000 XP 1 Computers preinstalled with Windows 98 SE M e 2000 XP at the time of purchase This includes such computers later upgraded to Windows M e 2
44. properly connected refer to the following page and connect properly t p 16 Connecting the Cables Are the settings for the driver correct M ake sure the communication port is set correctly Is the power lamp flashing The problem is a communication or command error Turn power off verify the cable connection and computer software settings Power does not turn off even when the power but ton Is pressed Unplug the AC adapter from the machine The cut incisions are not clean Is the blade extension amount optimal Check whether the blade extension amount has been ad justed tS p 39 Adjusting the Blade Extension Amount Is the blade holder fixed in place Firmly attach so that the screw does not loosen during cut ting Is the tip of the blade broken Replace with a new blade t p 49 Replacing the Blade Parts of the material are not continuously cut Is the tip of the blade broken Replace with a new blade t p 49 Replacing the Blade Is dust or material adhesive attached to the blade tip Remove the blade and clean the tip t p 48 Cleaning the Blade Tip 54 Chapter 6 Appendix Isthere a build up of material adhesive or dust within the blade holder Take off the tip of the blade holder and remove any pieces of material inside t p 48 Cleaning the Blade Holder Are there any scratches on the blade protector If the blade protector is damaged correct cutting of mate rial may be impossible eve
45. r less Maximum cutting speed 12 to 100 mm sec 7 16 to 3 7 8 in sec 12 to 40 mm sec 7 16 to 1 9 16 in sec 12 to 40 mm sec 7 16 to 1 9 16 in sec Useable material Vinyl chloride material material section thickness alone is 0 1 mm or less type thickness including backing paper is 0 3 mm 0 012 in or less Label paper Thickness including backing paper is 0 3 mm 0 012 in or less Interface USB 1 1 Power supply Dedicated AC adapter Input AC 100 V 10 50 60 Hz 1 7A Output DC 19 V 2 1A Power consumption Approx 20 W including AC adapter Dimensions 522 W x 205 D 440 W x 205 D 340 W x 205 D x 115 mm H x 115 mm H x 115 mm H 20 5 8 W x 8 1 8 D 17 3 8 W x 8 1 8 D 13 3 8 W x 8 1 8 D x 4 1 2 in H x 4 1 2 in H x 4 1 2 in H W eight 3 3 Kg 7 3 Ib 2 7 Kg 6 b 2 2 Kg 4 9 Ib Acoustic noise level 60 dB A or less according to ISO 7779 O perating environment Temperature 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F humidity 35 to 80 no condensation Included items all AC adapter power cord USB cable replaceable blade protector blade blade holder pin test use material test use application tape CD ROM user s manual Depending upon the type material that is 500 mm 19 5 8 in or longer may shift during cutting 2 You may also be unable to cut some types of material Chapter 6 Appendix Please
46. read this agreement before opening the sealed disk package O pening the sealed disk package implies your acceptance of the terms and conditions of this agreement Roland License Agreement Roland DG Corporation Roland grants you a non assignable and non exclusive right to use the COMPUTER PROGRAMS in the disk 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 disk package The effective date of this agreement is the date when you open the sealed disk package 2 Ownership 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 Unauthorized copying of the Software or any of its support files program modules or literature Reverse engineering disassembly decompiling or any other attempt to discover the source code of the Soft ware 3 License Restrictions Roland does not grant you the right to sub license rent assign or transfer the rights granted under this agree ment or the Software itself including the accompanying items to any third party You may not provide use of the Software through a time sharing service and or network system to any third party who is not individually licensed to use this Software This Software may be used by one person using a single computer on which the Software is install
47. ronic format Illustrator Read T his First gt You can use the included CorelDRAW software plug in CutStudio Plug in for CorelDRAW to send data created in CorelDRAW to CutStudio and create stickers e Software plug in overview installation method amp W indows Advanced Guide electronic format You can create stickers with data created in CorelDRAW t W indows Advanced Guide electronic format CorelDRAW CutStudio Sticker gt You can use the included software STIKA N avi to operate STIKA from your computer O peration is simple just follow the instructions displayed on your computer screen e STIKA Navi Overview 1 W indows Advanced Guide electronic format You can run a material jam test t W indows Advanced Guide electronic format STIKA Navi O peration Screen You can cut in areas of the material that have not yet been cut t W indows Advanced Guide electronic format STIKA Navi O peration Screen Unused part Read T his First For Macintosh gt You can use the included software plug in C utStudio Plug in for Adobe Illustrator to make stickers with data created in Illustrator e Software plug in overview installation method 1 User s Manual this document p 23 You can create stickers with data created in Illustrator t Macintosh Cutting Guide electronic format Illustrator 1 CutStudio Sticker up SALE A N To Ensure Safe Use
48. s Eni m SALE oor Normal Bold H j i A B Character Spacing Dalen m Curve mmj be x Heili To change the text design click the in the field under o mm neath Font and select the desired font Baseline ABC Line Spacing Bottom Descender line W hen changing the text size enter into Text H eight the height at which you want to cut the text When you change the text height the text width is changed to the same degree Align width ea 100 let m C Merge overlapping text ie Es i ox i Cancel Click OK The font design and size are modified For more information about the Properties screen refer to Roland CutStudio Online Help Chapter 4 M astering the STIKA 41 4 3 About Creating Cutting Data FI SALE cst CutStudio Click o Fie Edit View Format Object Help ese HoH amp 4 Draw arectangle around the characters i I a A Drawing a square around the text will make the mate rial easier to peel off When cutting small text draw a square around each character Click Save The Save As screen appears For Save in choose the folder you want Enter the file name then click Save The data you created is saved Save As Saven ctino sree File name Untitled cst l Save Cera Save as type CutStudio Document cst 42 Chapter 4 Mastering the STIK
49. ws Advanced Guide electronic format 22 Chapter 2 Installing Software 2 3 IfYou re Using a Macintosh System Requirements Your Macintosh must fulfill the following requirements in order to use STIKA for cutting operations OS Mac OS 9 or later Adobe Illustrator 9 10 CS run without problem Installing the Software The included CD ROM contains the Mac OS Installation and Setup Guide which explains how to install and set up the software and Macintosh Cutting Guide If you re using a Macintosh follow the steps below to display the file then follow the explanation to perform installation and setup Procedure Insert the included CD ROM into the CD ROM drive Double click the Roland SV Series icon that appears on the desktop Double click the Install_e html icon The Mac OS Installation and Setup Guide appears 009 MacOS Installation and Setup Guide 4 5 t file Volumes Roland 20SV 20Series Install_e html Qr MacOS i Installation and Setup Guide This document describes how to install and set up the software and operation manuals electronic format manuals e Software This is a software plug in for Adobe Illustrator Mac OS version This plug in is compatible with versions 9 10 and CS It runs under Mac OS 9 and later operating systems The plug in lets you output plotted paths to the SV 15 12 8 and cut material Install it and set it up if you have a compatible version of

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