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1. Prepare material that is at least 50 mm 2 in wider than the necessary cutting width Roland 1 in or more 1 in oe more 25 4 Basic Operation 4 6 Setting the Origin Point Loading material and pressing the ENTER key automatically sets the origin point for cutting The origin point set when you do this varies according to model and the shape of the selected material Model Material shape selected from the menu Location of the origin point CX 24 ROLL Near the left pinch roller Near the right pinch roller when the ROTATE menu item is set to ON EDGE At the front lower left of the material PIECE Near the front lower right of the material when the ROTATE menu item is set to ON CX 12 There is no material selection menu Near the left pinch roller Near the right pinch roller when the ROTATE menu item is set to ON CX 24 12 in addition to the foregoing locations you can freely set the origin point 0 0 anywhere in the cutting area Setting the origin point at an uncut area of the material lets you use the material with less waste To set the origin point where you want follow the steps below 1 3 Before setting the origin point load the material Refer to 4 2 Loading the Material and load the material Use the position keys to move the center of the b
2. Too small The material may not be cut satisfactorily E Adjusting the Amount of Blade Extension If cutting is not performed smoothly even after you have adjusted the blade force then adjust the amount of blade extension for the tip of the blade extending from the blade holder If you re using the included material or an equivalent general material then tighten the cap all the way to the top maximum amount of blade extension 2 5 mm 0 0984 in When cutting material having base paper that is thin with respect to the material material thickness or material having no base paper the amount of blade extension should be adjusted so that the blade does not cut through the base paper Remove the blade holder 2 Adjust the amount of blade extension a little at a time performing cutting tests to check the results When the cutting tests show that the blade leaves YA faint traces on the backing paper the amount of blade Z extension is optimal t Use the following as a guide for calculating the Min 0 mm Max 2 5 mm amount of blade extension 0 0984 in Turning the tip by an amount corresponding to one large scale gradation extends the blade Amount of Thickness of Thickness of by 0 1 mm 0 00394 in cutter blade the material the base paper Adjustment for 0 5 mm 0 0197 extension portion 2 in can be made by rotating the cap
3. 18 4 Basic Operation While supporting the screw from below insert into 4 the blade holder from above Insert until the collar of the blade holder touches the rim of the hole 5 Tighten the screw securely Tug the blade holder upward to make sure it does not come loose 4 2 Loading the Material NOTICE Do not use excessive force when moving the sheet loading lever Doing so may damage it 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 E Acceptable Material Sizes CX 24 CX 12 Width 50 to 700 mm 1 15 16 to 27 3 4 in 50 to 395 mm 1 15 16 to 15 1 2 in horizontal dimension Length For flat material 100 mm or more for roll material No restrictions Accuracy assured within a vertical direction no restriction range of up to 1 600 mm 63 in No other 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 BK About the Cutting Area 19 4 Basic Operation E 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 1 Pass the end of the material between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers
4. s 9 Point 5 mm Use the display menus to enter in the CX 24 12 the distances between crop marks width and length laid WIDTH lt 170mm gt out using the data creation program The distance between two crop marks is detected from the center of one circle to the center of the other In this example A4 size material is loaded so set WIDTH to 170 mm and LENGTH to 210 mm LENGTH lt 210mm gt Length t _ Width 8 After making the menu settings in step 7 turn the dial CX 24 CX 12 counterclockwise to display the value shown at right Press the MENU PARAM key SELECT ROLL SETUP gt ENTER 4 OO 10 8 Cutting Printed Material For the CX 24 CX 24 CX 12 Depending on the type of material loaded choose PIECE or ROLL then press the ENTER key SELECT ROLL SETUP gt ENTER NN For the CX 12 Press the ENTER key The cutting carriage moves to the left and detection of ENTER A the crop marks starts Da ENTER During crop mark detection the display sequentially shows the messages at right NOW LOADING When mark detection ends the message ALIGN COMPLETED flashes When SETUP lt ON gt appears data can be received If any other message appears it means that reading of SEARCHING MARK the crop marks failed Refer to 8 5 When Crop Marks Cannot Be Read and check the content of the data and how the material is loaded MARK 1 MARK 2 ALIGN COMPLET
5. In the Printers dialog box click OK In the program window lay out the cutting data so that it fits within the displayed cutting range Send the cutting data from the program to the CX 24 12 Windows 95 98 Me Roland CAMM 1 CX24 on LPT1 Properties i x Size Toots Options Cutting Area Clipping width 15840 4 of Length heoo J Ei C On Unit Millimeters Inches MES Roland CA lt 1 CX24 on LPT1 Properties Size Options cn SN Cutting Conditions Soom a cm s J Fill Fill Pitch EM mm Comments Default QH When you are performing cutting clear the selection for Fill Pitch 30 E Making the Settings for the CAMM 1 Driver 4 Basic Operation 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 1 oF N 7 In the program you re using from the File menu choose Print Setup to display the Printers dialog box The names of the menu items may be different depending on the program you re using For the CX 24 choose Roland CAMM 1 CX 24 For the CX 12 choose Roland CAMM 1 CX 12 C
6. sssesssseeesesesseeseeeeee 10 HPARITY sienne nie Parity checking Pausing cutting operation 3 Penn nt marient ne ee lite 38 Performing long cutting ole c ee eeeeeseeeeeeeseeetseeeeeeseeetaes 25 PIECE hs dan tenes Piece material Pinch roller Ms PIOUS sn La HEU Ba aac POrtsS tti ng ak os Ann nine ATE RE POSITION KEY sa is cideenzescsenssecdese aaner a EE Ea ERE RETER Index Positioning the grit rollers oe eeeeeseeereeeeeneeseeeeneeeees 20 R RECU ss ere nS hac al tees SS eat eo cay 40 Removing the material 0 0 eee eeeeeseeeeeceeeeeeteeeeeseeeees 34 REPLOT ste nn Rte 39 59 RESTORE 288 ana lente nette 60 ROLL se hr rs LE Rs 22 26 55 Roll naterali sul Rien ner 19 20 Roller base Hess ee ee 20 ROTATE iii 59 Rubber sandblast stencils 0 cccccccccesceessccesseeessseesseeeesees 54 S SELEC T urines r a es Self test SERIAL Serial cable 00 Serial input connector STUNT rer eee eee tees eee aes Setting the blade force Settings for the driver SOUP STATE A TL ik co NUR GI A oie Sheet loading lever 0 cee eeeeeseeeeeseeteeteeeeeeees Size tabs nes re ee ne ete nine EM ce SMOOTH sr si nent dede bn titine ee StOp Bits Era MR uate tied ea Ae eee HSTOP ER pete ne de en E 61 T L EST Kevin ne ae nr etes dhs 11 27 PO StOp CULES nn sac tl teas Le M en ee ee es 33 Fools TA HR Re de ne A nee es ie en ae 30 Turning on
7. E Crop Marks and Figure Layout Place the crop marks at three locations as shown in the figure below Printable area MH There must be no soiling and no figures other than crop marks within this area For A4 size portrait For sizes larger than A4 55 mm 2 3 16 in or more 500 mm or less 19 11 16 in 11 11 16 in 297 mm e CX 24 610 mm 24 in or less 15 mm 20 mm Sean 210mm J 0 59in 0 79 in CX 12 305 mm 12 in or less l 8 5 16 in 0 79 in 30 to 60 mm 12 5 to 42 5 mm 1 3 16 to 2 5 16 in 0 5 to 1 5 8 in 8 3 Loading the Material Load the printed material on the CX 24 12 so that the crop marks are positioned as shown below When the left and right crop marks are slanted 5 degrees or more with respect to the direction of movement of the cutting carriage or when they are displaced by 15 mm 0 59 in or more in the direction of material feed the crop marks cannot be detected Left pinch roller Right pinch roller Position the left and right 1 4 pinch rollers outside the X the center of the crop marks crop marks Position the crop marks above Blade Protector the blade protector Material may warp when printed on the printer Do not use material that has warped as shown in the figure It may not be possible to read the crop marks In such cases correct the warping of the material before you load it on the
8. Load the material then put the machine in the setup state Press the ENTER key to clear the error Refer to 4 2 Loading the Material When REPLOT was executed the amount of data sent from DATA OVERFLOW the computer exceeded the buffer size of the CX 24 12 Reduce the amount of data then execute REPLOT Refer to 7 Repeating the Same Cutting REPLOT was executed when there was no data in the DATA EMPTY buffer Send the data from the computer then execute REPLOT Refer to 7 Repeating the Same Cutting i The CX 24 12 is exposed to direct sunlight or strong indoor light Origin Error ing and was not able to perform origin detection immediately after the power was switched on To correct this switch off the power and move the CX 24 12 to a location that is not exposed to strong light Then switch on the power again About the error messages displayed when reading crop marks refer to 8 5 When Crop Marks Cannot Be Read 68 12 What to do if The following error messages are displayed for informational purposes when the data described in Details is sent When one of these error messages appears on the display sending of data stops and you are not allowed to perform the next operation Press the ENTER key to clear the error from the display Note that even after you clear the error message the CX 24 12 retains in memory the fact that the error occurred and so correct cutting may not be possible even if
9. ENTER When connected with a serial cable choose SERIAL or AUTO and press ENTER lt 8 gt PARITY lt NONE gt NONE ODD EVEN HANDS lt H WIRE gt H WIRE XONOFF a Q Turned counterclockwise 11 Display Menu Flowchart Display Menu Flowchart When Using Crop Marks For detailed information about the menu when using crop marks refer to 8 Cutting Printed Material 10 Display Menu Descriptions CROPMARK CX 24 CX 12 MENU PARAM MENU PARAM SELECT ROLL SETUP gt ENTER J CROPMARK lt OFF gt AUTO OFF BASE X lt 5mm gt 0 to 50 mm BASE Y lt 5mm gt 0 to 50 mm WIDTH lt 170mm gt 50 to 610 mm LENGTH lt 210mm gt 50 to 500 mm 64 12 What to do if 12 What to Do If 12 1 If the CX 24 12 Doesn t Run Is the CX 24 12 power on Turn on the power Is the CX 24 12 in the setup state When the display shows the following message cutting cannot be performed even when data is sent When you enable the setup state cutting starts CX 24 CX 12 SELECT ROLL SETUP gt ENTER Choose the loaded material then press the ENTER Press the ENTER key to enable the setup state key to enable the setup state Has operation been paused When the following message appears operation is paused To resume cutting press the ENTER key PAUSE lt CONT gt To stop operation 1 Halt transmission of cutting instructions from the c
10. key AREA lt 1 0m gt nue This displays the menu for setting the material feed 5 length 2 Turn the dial to change the value to the required CA length of material for cutting When the display shows the desired value press the ENTER key ENTER The display changes to the menu for performing a AN material feed When the screen shown at right appears press the ENTER A length of material corresponding to the setting you made in step 2 is fed out If the material is crooked and looks like it might come loose from the pinch rollers or actually does come loose please reload the material To perform material feed using the value dis played in step 1 then after step 2 simply press the ENTER key and material feed is performed 24 4 Basic Operation 4 5 When Performing Long Cutting Cutting a length of 1 5 m 59 in or more requires material that is at least 50 mm 2 in wider than the necessary cutting width 1 Refer to the figure at right and move the pinch rollers Position the pinch rollers so that each one is 25 mm 1 in from the respective left or right edge of the material 2 Raise the sheet loading lever to secure the material in place 3 Before performing material feed pull out the required length of material from the roll material 4 Refer to the previous section 4 4 Checking Material Feed and perform material feed If the material comes loose then reload the material
11. lectrocution Ne pas essayer de d brancher le fil avec des mains mouill es Une n gligence ce niveau pourrait provoquer des d charges lectriques Ne pas introduire de liquide d objet m tallique ou inflammable dans l appareil Ce genre de mat riel peut provoquer un incendie SZ Installer l appareil sur une surface stable ae p Une n gligence ce niveau pourrait provoquer la chute de l appareil et entra ner des blessures Ne pas toucher l extr mit de la lame avec les doigts Une n gligence ce niveau pourrait provoquer des blessures j Ne pas mettre les mains ni quoi que ce soit sur le coulisseau au moment de mettre sous tension Une n gligence ce niveau peut provoquer des blessures Le chariot de coupe se d place lorsque l appareil est mis sous tension Ne pas mettre les mains pr s du coulisseau pendant le fonctionnement de l appareil Une n gligence ce niveau peut provoquer des blessures propos des tiquettes coll es sur l appareil Ces tiquettes sont coll es l ext rieur de l appareil Les dessins suivants indiquent l endroit et le contenu des messages Avant A N approchez pas vos mains du plateau de travail quand le chariot est en mouvement Nom du mod le tiquette des caract ristiques lectriques Utiliser l alimentation appropri e 1 Checking Supplied Items 1 Checking Supplied I
12. 1 or 2 bits Selected using panel keys Serial connector RS 232C specifications of Centronics Signal Terminal Signal Pin Connection Signal Terminal Signal Pin Connection number number number number __ number number NC 36 18 HIGH NC 25 13 NC HIGH 35 17 GND NC 24 12 NC NC 34 16 GND NC 23 11 NC GND 33 15 NC 18 i NC 22 10 NC is 1 HIGH 32 14 NC NC 21 9 NC Nc 31 3 non DIR 20 8 NC fermes 30 12 GND NC 19 7 SG I 29 11 BUSY NC 18 6 DSR 25 14 28 10 ACK oe 19 NC 17 5 CTS 27 9 D7 NC 16 4 RIS 26 8 D6 Foy NC 15 3 RXD GND 25 7 D5 Pema NC 14 2 TXD 24 6 D4 I IFG 23 5 D3 22 4 D2 21 3 DI 20 2 DO 19 1 ISTROBE 72 Index A Acceptable material Widths 00 0 ce eeeesseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeneeaeees 52 Affix the material sosro iarri rini r i R 34 Amount of blade extension 28 67 AREA assimiler enr s ff a An let dues 58 CALE entinssnnn ane nhtrnnle entente tele 60 CAMM 1 Driver 31 CLEAR 59 Control panel 23 Crop Mark ses nn Enr nn Meuse 41 CROPMARK 63 0205 See eee eee 56 AUTO issue 46 56 Display menu flowchart 0 0 0 eee eesesseeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeaes 64 Distances unis usa 44 46 Layouts sent se EE ME Re es 42 50 LENGTH p nn AN A nt ne 57 Origin POINt an te ne sein 46 48 50 WIDTH sm es dave eate
13. 24 in Make sure the pinch rollers are positioned above the grit rollers i i lt gt 700 mm 27 1 2 in Cab CL du The left hand pinch roller can be moved within this range When loading material with a width other than one indicated above move the left hand pinch roller CX 12 a a gy Grit roller Approx 150 mm 5 7 8 in si gt Pinch roller left a Pinch roller right Approx 305 mm 12 in E Material with a Material witha width of 150 mm width of 305 mm Make sure the pinch rollers are positioned above the grit rollers 5 7 8 in 12 in 395 mm 15 1 2 in When loading material with a width other than one indicated above move the left and right pinch rollers to match the width of the material 52 9 About the Blades and Materials E About the Cutting Area The cutting area along the horizontal plane the direction in which the tool carriage moves is determined by the position of the pinch rollers The workable area spans the length between the two rollers minus a margin of about 1 mm about 0 04 in on both sides If you selected PIECE on the CX 24 then when the length of the material is 1 600 mm 63 in or more the CX 24 determines it to be roll material and sets the length at 24 998 mm 984 1 8 in lt CX 24 gt lt CX 12 gt Max Max 584 mm 23 in 280 mm 11 in
14. Different Material 1 Turn the dial to display the screen shown at right oh Press the MENU PARAM key SETUP lt ON gt su MENU PARAM 2 Turn the dial to display the screen shown at right EX Press the ENTER key SETUP ON gt OFF oie The setup state is released a 3 Load the new material For information on how to load the material see 4 2 Loading the Material E Performing Recutting 1 Turn the dial to display the screen shown at right Press the MENU PARAM key REPLOT START MENU PARAM AN b ENTER 2 Press the ENTER key Recutting starts REPLOT START F 40 8 Cutting Printed Material 8 Cutting Printed Material Making stickers and the like involves cutting around figures that have already been printed With the CX 24 12 sensors on the cutting carriage read guide marks printed on the material crop marks and use these to align the positioning for printing and cutting You use the program to lay out the crop marks before creating the design 8 1 Using Crop Marks In order for the crop marks to be able to be read by the CX 24 12 the conditions below must be met Data creation Program Use a drawing or PostScript program compatible with the CX 24 12 Data from bitmap programs that work chiefly with images cannot be output with the CX 24 12 The program must have functions that let you designate specific points as the reference for printing and also that let you freely
15. Material Tool force Speed Amount of cutter Life of a blade blade extension General guide ZEC U1005 General Signage Vinyl 50 to 150 gf 40 cm sec 0 25 mm 0 01 in 8000 m 314960 in ZEC U5025 General Signage Vinyl 30 to 100 gf 40 cm sec 0 25 mm 0 01 in 4000 m 157480 in Fluorescent Vinyl 120 to 200 gf 40 cm sec 0 25 mm 0 01 in 4000 m 157480 in Reflective Vinyl 100 to 200 gf 40 cm sec 0 25 mm 0 01 in 4000 m 157480 in ZEC U1715 Rubber material for 100 to 200 gf 10 cm sec 0 25 mm 0 01 in Varies according to sandblasting stencil material type The values for lifespan are intended to serve as a general guide when cutting materials of identical type 51 9 About the Blades and Materials 9 2 About the Materials m Acceptable Material Widths The location of the grit rollers where the material is held in place by the pinch rollers differs according to the model Referring to the figure below place the material on the grit rollers and check where it can be held in place by the pinch rollers CX 24 Grit roller a Pinch roller left f Pinch roller right I Approx 150 mm 5 7 8 in gt Approx 305 mm 12 in Approx 457 mm 17 15 16 in l Approx 610 mm 24 in E ci ci ch cn Material with a Material with a Material with a width Material with a i width of 150 mm width of 305 mm of 457 mm 17 15 16 widthof 610mm 5 7 8 in 12 in in
16. 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 14 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 E Checking the Communication Parameters for the Port and Driver Windows 95 98 Me 1 Click Start Point to Settings and click Printers The Printers folder appears Bi Printers 2 Right click on the icon for the driver of the model you re using then click Properties The Roland CAMM 1 CX Properties dialog CAMM 1 Cxx x box appears Open z Pause Printing For the CX 24 EE rien liane Roland CAMM 1 CX 24 Set As Default 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 Roland CAMM 1 CXxx Properties L Lx 3 appears under Print to the following port When the connection uses a serial cable click Port Settings LS Roland CAMM 1 CXA4 The Properties dialog box for th
17. 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 ENTER 1 Press the ENTER key SETUP gt ENTER The cutting carriage starts to move 2 The width of the material is detected and the unit is made ready for cutting E 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 FFSET lt 0 250 gt 1_ This is the setting value for the menu item When the cursor is on the left appearing on the left side side turning the dial cycles When the cursor is on the right side turning the dial through the menu items changes the setting value Press the ENTER key to confirm the setting 23 4 Basic Operation 4 4 Checking Material Feed Make sure that the material does not come loose from the pinch rollers while cutting is in progress On the CX 24 when you choose PIECE as the material type the material is moved forward and backward in order to detect the length of the material There is no need to perform the steps described below in order to make sure that the material does not come loose at this time 1 Turn the dial to display the screen shown at right EN Press the MENU PARAM
18. cutting material Set this to a suitable value for the loaded material and installed blade Stored in Memory Yes oFFSET lt 0 250 gt Ti On Factory Default 0 250 mm m Selection Choices 0 mm PEN 0 175 mm 0 250 mm 0 500 mm This sets the amount of offset for the tip of the blade Set a value that matches the conditions for the blade installed When using the included test material and blade or equivalent parts cutting can be performed using the factory default settings Stored in Memory Yes D AREA lt 1 0m gt y m Factory Default 1 0 m gt y Selection Choices 24 9 to 24 9 m Description This ensures that the material will not come loose during cutting by feeding out the length of material to be cut before actually performing cutting When performing continuous cutting on the same material this can also be used to make sure that there is enough remaining material to cut the data that will be sent 58 101424 31V104 HLOOINS REPLOT ROTATE SMOOTH START lt OFF gt lt ON gt Stored in Memory Selection Choices Description Stored in Memory Factory Default Selection Choices Description Stored in Memory Factory Default Selection Choices Description 10 Display Menu Descriptions No START CLEAR START This performs cutting using the data in the replot buffer when the ENTER key is pressed CLEAR This deletes the data in the replot buffer when the ENTER
19. display the screen shown at right om Press the MENU PARAM key SETUP lt ON gt oo oe 2 When the screen at right appears press the ENTER ENTER key SETUP ON gt OFF Q The cutting carriage moves to the right iG 3 Lower the sheet loading lever 4 Remove the material 34 4 Basic Operation For Roll Materials or When Detaching Only a Cut Portion Use the commercially available knife to sever the material along the knife guide Knife Guide 1 Use tweezers to peel off unneeded portions of the material you created You should have weed boarders or rectangles drawn around work to facilitate weeding 2 Stick application tape over the completed work Press down firmly on the application tape to remove air bubbles If you do not press firmly enough the cut area will not stick to the surface A 9 Transfer the material you created to the application tape R 4 Decide where to affix the material then affix it making sure that it is not misaligned Rub over the application tape to make sure the work is firmly stuck in place Then peel off the application tape y 3 O1 4 Basic Operation 4 10 When Cutting Is Completed CAUTION 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 NOTICE Do not leave the tool m
20. down the A key This resets the display menu values to the same settings as their factory defaults However the settings for LANG and UNIT are not returned to the factory defaults To display this menu switch on the power while holding down the ENTER key 62 To display the setting values for the various menu items press the MENU PARAM key For detailed information on how to make menu settings see 4 3 Turning on the Power i Making Menu Settings with the Control Panel 11 Display Menu Flowchart 11 Display Menu Flowchart ROLL EDGE PIECE ENTER NOW LOADING WIDTH mm 30 to 200 g In steps of 10 g SPEED lt 40cm s gt 1 to 40 cm s 1 cm s when in the range of to 10 cm s 5 cm s when in the range of 10 to 40 cm s lt 0 250 gt 0 mm PEN 0 175 mm 0 250 mm 0 500 mm OFFSET 24 9 to 24 9 m In steps of 0 1 m REPLOT START START CLEAR ROTATE lt OFF gt ON OFF The display changes when settings are finished SMOOTH RESTORE mc a Turned clockwise A POWER ON FRAN ESPAN ITAL PORTUG UNIT lt Metric gt Metric Inch ZT Englis Deut ENTER POWER ON INITIALIZE EEROM EXIT ENTER gt START INT LIGHT HEAVY USERI to USER8 lt USER1 gt USERI to USERS AUTO PALA SERIAL 63 ENTER ENTER returns the settings to their factory defaults EXIT
21. ensure that your design is correct without wasting materials This feature can also be used to plot template designs on thick materials that may not be able to cut Since the design of the CX 24 12 differs inherently from that of dedicated plotters it does not accommodate functions such as high speed plotting automatic pen changes pen dry protection or the like m Acceptable Pens and Paper Media Acceptable paper High quality paper Acceptable paper widths CX 24 50 to 700 mm 1 15 16 to 27 3 4 in Acceptable pens Water based fiber tipped pens CX 12 50 to 395 mm 1 15 16 to 15 1 2 in Thick water based fiber tipped pens 1 Refer to 4 1 Installing a Blade and install the pen by following the same steps as for installing a blade 2 Refer to 4 2 Loading the Material and load the paper by following the same steps as for loading material If you re using the CX 24 then when the menu for selecting the type of material appears choose PIECE Turn the dial to display the screen shown at right oh lt 3 Press the MENU PARAM key BFFSET 0 250 gt su Te o 4 Turn the dial to display lt 0 PEN gt then press the E ENTER key OFFSET Z0 PEN gt Ca oO 5 When the plot data is sent from the computer plotting starts 38 7 Repeating the Same Cutting 7 Repeating the Same Cutting The CX 24 12 can store the data sent from the computer in a buffer a temporary memory area and use this data to repeat cu
22. m me les animaux propos des symboles Le symbole A attire l attention de l utilisateur sur les instructions importantes ou les avertissements Le sens pr cis du symbole est d termin par le dessin l int rieur du triangle Le symbole gauche signifie danger d lectrocution Le symbole S avertit l utilisateur de ce qu il ne doit pas faire ce qui est interdit La chose sp cifique ne pas faire est indiqu e par le dessin l int rieur du cercle Le symbole gauche signifie que l appareil ne doit jamais tre d mont ATTENTION Le symbole pr vient l utilisateur sur ce qu il doit faire La chose sp cifique faire est indiqu e par le dessin l int rieur du cercle Le symbole gauche signifie que le fil lectrique doit tre d branch de la prise Ne pas d monter r parer ou modifier Le non respect de cette consigne pourrait causer un incendie ou provoquer des op rations anormales entrainant des blessures Mettre l appareil la masse avec une prise de terre Le non respect de cette consigne pourrait entra ner des d charges lectriques en cas de probl me m canique O Ne pas utiliser si l appareil est dans un tat anormal c est dire s il y a mission de fum e odeur de br l bruit inhabituel etc Le non respect de cette consigne pourrait provoquer un incendie ou des d charges lectriques teindre l appareil imm diatement d b
23. move such designated points Printer Use a laser or inkjet printer Depending on the printer however the CX 24 12 may be unable to read printed crop marks A resolution of 720 dpi or higher is required Printers that smudge solid areas during printing produce crop marks that cannot be read Materials Use material that can be printed by a laser or inkjet printer and that meets the following conditions Material type Laser printers gt High quality paper coated paper art paper or PET Inkjet printers gt High quality paper or coated paper Material thickness about 0 2 mm Color White Crop marks on laminated material cannot be read If the CX 24 12 cannot read crop marks or if printing and cutting are misaligned even when all the conditions have been fulfilled and operations have been carried out correctly the cause may be one of the following Program accuracy Printer accuracy Expansion or contraction of the material due to ambient temperature or humidity When unaffected by these factors the alignment accuracy of the CX 24 12 is as follows 3 mm 0 12 in or less with 500 mm 19 5 8 in or less of movement distance in the material feed direction 8 2 Shape and Layout of Crop Marks E Shape of Crop Marks Crop marks that can be read by the sensors must be circular and have a diameter of 10 mm For the color density specify 100 black 10 mm 0 39 in 41 8 Cutting Printed Material
24. nA 12 PARAM key to move the cursor sexscr Rout ROLL SETUP gt ENTER gt ENTER seuect roux ROLL serv gt ENTER gt ENTER 45 8 Cutting Printed Material 6 Turn the dial to display the setting at right Press the N MENU PARAM key CROPMARK lt OFF gt FE pou woh 7 Turn the dial to choose AUTO then press the ENTER key CROPMARK lt AUTO gt F ac Turning the dial while in the state shown at right sequentially displays the menus for detecting crop marks Refer to the following for making the menu settings For information on how to make the menu settings using the control panel refer to 4 3 Turning on the Power Hl Making Menu Settings with the Control Panel The values set at the menus for BASE X BASE Y WIDTH and LENGTH are stored in memory even after the power is switched off This means that when you use other data that has the crop marks laid out at the same locations you don t need to redo the settings The CX 24 12 detects the centers of the crop marks it reads and uses these as a reference to set the origin BASE X lt 5 0mm gt point for cutting Specifying the same value as the radius of the crop marks at the menus for BASE X and BASE Y causes the origin point to be set at the location in the figure at right In this example set the values to 5 0 mm the radius of the crop marks for each menu setting BASE Y lt 5 0mm gt 5 mm 9 Origin Point
25. one full turn 28 4 Basic Operation 4 8 Downloading Cutting Data NOTICE When loading a flat material on the CX 12 be sure to use a flat material that is about 70 mm 2 13 16 in longer than the vertical size of the cutting data If data larger than the vertical length of the material is sent the CX 12 will attempt to cut the data even if it does not all fit in the material This means that the material is dislodged from the grit roller and cutting continues with no material This can cause not only breakage to the blade but also damage to the unit and adequate care is required to prevent this If the material becomes dislodged or there is a problem in operation then immediately press the ENTER key or turn off the power switch on the left side of the machine Using the CX 24 12 to cut data created using a program requires the CAMM 1 driver The CAMM 1 driver is in the included Roland Software Package For information on how to install it take a look at the included Startup Manual The explanations in this section assume that the CAMM 1 driver is already installed and describe how to make the settings for the cutting range and tool parameters The cutting range is determined by the positioning of the pinch rollers Set the cutting range for the driver so that it fits within this range If a size that is identical to the load material is specified and data is laid out accordingly there may
26. that may obstruct the material at the front and rear of the machine ee 300 mm 11 13 16 in He CX 24 950 mm 37 7 16 in CX 12 650 mm 25 5 8 a 19 11 16 in L 12 3 Preparing the CX 24 12 3 2 Connection 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 E For IBM PC or PC Compatibles RS 232C connector on the computer Printer connector on the computer Parallel Centronics Input Connector Parallel Centronics cable eens Serial RS 232C cable PRBS 2 M ANAS ima ET ae A i Serial RS 232C Input Connector Cables are available separately One which you are sure matches the model of computer being used should be selected For Macintosh Printer Port Modem Port Connect to either port 0 OO ol I eS Cables are available separately Serial Input Connector 13 3 Preparing the CX 24 12 E Connecting the Power Cord Power outlet Power connector A Power cord oe 3 3 Installing the Driver The included Roland Software Package CD ROM contains
27. the CX 24 12 Make the line to cut around the figure Select the line you drew in step 6 raw In the Stroke window for Weight enter 0 01 mm and specify the line for cutting weight F aE cap EE Miter Limit ES x Join The method of specifying the line for cutting differs mn according to the program tal C a E ES lon If you re using a program other than Illustrator ih Ga den Co Con du specifying Minimum for the weight may allow you to select the line for cutting 48 8 Cutting Printed Material 8 From the File menu choose Print The Print dialog box appears 9 Clear the Bitmap Printing check box Status Ready Type Roland CAMM 1 Cx 24 Where COM1 Name Roland CAMM 1 CX 24 z Properties I Print to Ei 1 Click OK The CX 24 12 cuts the data that has the line you rce Fonts ta Download specified for cutting Printing J if Cancel B If the program you re using has the following features they may be handy in laying out crop marks accurately Zoom view Grid function Snap function Ability to specify location and size using numerical values 8 5 When Crop Marks Cannot Be Read When the CX 24 12 cannot read crop marks it displays an error message and pauses operation If this happens press any key on the CX 24 12 s control panel to move the cutting carriage to the right side Remove the material check the foll
28. the left and right pinch rollers above the strips of carrier paper B 15 mm 9 16 in or more B 15 mm 9 16 in or more C Materials with carrier paper which is hard enough to withstand material feed 54 10 Display Menu Descriptions 10 Display Menu Descriptions 10 1 How to Read This Chapter The explanations in this chapter use the following format m a aa lt 50g gt This indicates the factory e default value This indicates the number of steps required to set a numerical value This is the information that appears on the display When set to Yes the setting values are stored in memory even when the power is switched off Yes ns _ 50 g 30 to 200 10g This indicates the range in which settings can be made or the range of selectable choices This sets the blade force used when cutting material Perform a cutting test and set the conditions to match the loaded material and the installed cutter This section provides an explanation of functions and matters that require caution 10 2 Display Menu Descriptions To display the menu settings press the MENU PARAM key For detailed information on how to make menu settings see 4 3 Turning on the Power Hi Making Menu Settings with the Control Panel 19434139S No SELECT ROLL Only CX 24 ROLL Factory Default Selection Choices Description ROLL ROLL EDGE P
29. the printer icon For the CX 24 Roland CAMM 1 CX 24 J For the CX 12 Roland CAMM 1 CX 12 Add Printer From the Printers menu click Purge Print Jobs or Purge Print Documents Make sure the displayed data for the file being printed disappears If you re using Windows 2000 XP choose Cancel All Documents Turn the dial on the CX 24 12 to choose END EN PAUSE lt STOP gt Pressing the ENTER key displays the message da shown at right and cutting stops SUSPENDED w E When Continuing with Cutting on the Same Piece of Material 1 Set the origin point at an uncut location on the material the location where you want to cut next For information on how to set the origin point see 4 6 Setting the Origin Point Send the cutting data from the program to the CX 24 12 33 4 Basic Operation 4 9 Applying the Completed Cutout When cutting ends affix the material you created E Before you affix the material cleaning the location where you want to affix it to remove any dust or grease When applying on a transparent medium such as window glass it may be helpful to draw guide lines on the back of the glass with a water based pen so that the lines can be wiped off after applying the material If air bubbles are formed under the affixed material use a needle to pop the bubble then press out the air to obtain a complete seal E Removing the Material Piece Material 1 Turn the dial to
30. the selected tool number then enter the value for Tool Speed When you do this the machine settings for the CX 24 12 are disabled Click OK If you re using Windows 2000 XP the Properties dialog box appears Click OK If you re using Windows NT the Printers dialog box appears Click OK In the program window lay out the cutting data so that it fits within the displayed cutting range Send the cutting data from the program to the CX 24 12 E Pausing Cutting Operations 40 aa OO Tool Width 0 30 mm Selected Tool Tool 1 H Tool 2 Tool 3 Tool 4 High Resolution OFF Metafile Spooling Disabled Cancel Tool Width 0 30 mm Selected Tool Tool 1 Tool 1 Tool_Speed Tool 2 Tool 3 Tool 4 High Resolution OFF Metafile Spooling Disabled Cancel When you are performing cutting choose Off for Fill Pitch Pressing the ENTER key displays a screen like the one shown below and pauses cutting PAUSE lt CONT gt To resume cutting without change Press the PAUSE key again ENTER Lu 32 4 Basic Operation To stop cutting Halt transmission of cutting instructions from the computer 1 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 N Control Panel Double click
31. when connected to the computer using a serial cable Yes En 1 2 This sets the number of stop bits for a serial connection It is effective only when connected to the computer using a serial cable Yes NONE NONE ODD EVEN This sets the type of parity checking for a serial connection It is effective only when connected to the computer using a serial cable Yes H WIRE H WIRE XONOFF This makes the setting for hardware handshaking flow control for a serial connection It is effective only when connected to the computer using a serial cable 61 10 Display Menu Descriptions ONVI LINN 1N9 OWAG WO dsSs AZIIVILINI LANG lt ENGLIS gt Stored in Memory Factory Default Selection Choices Description Stored in Memor UNIT lt Metric gt j Factory Default Selection Choices Description DEMO CUT INITIALIZE EEROM Yes ENGLISH ENGLIS 7 J Deut FRAN ESPAN ITAL PORTUG This selects the language for messages on the display To display this menu switch on the power while holding down the MENU PARAM key Yes Metric Metric Inch This selects the unit of measurement for numerical values shown on the display To display this menu switch on the power while holding down the MENU PARAM key then turn the dial clockwise This menu is for performing checks when the CX 24 12 is not operating correctly To display this menu switch on the power while holding
32. 2C Input Connector This is for connecting a crossover serial RS 232C cable sold separately 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 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 ME U PARAM OS ENTER TEST ORIAN Co Position Key A This moves the blade or pen and I pod the material V Co 2 Part Names and Functions 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 Preparing the CX 24 12 3 1 Setting WARNING CAUTION 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 falling of the unit leading to injury 9S Failure to do so f H ae may result in Do not use with any electri
33. 9 Dimensions 850 mm W x 300 mm D x 240 mm H 545 mm W x 300 mm D x 240 mm H 33 1 2 in W x 11 13 16 in D x 9 1 2 in H 21 1 2 in W x 11 13 16 in D x 9 1 2 in H Weight 14 kg 30 9 Ib 10 kg 22 Ib Operating temperature 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 non condensing Accessories Power Cord x 1 Blade x 1 Blade Holder XD CH3 Cutter holder and pin x 1 Startup Manual x 1 To Ensure Safe Use x1 Roland Software Package CD ROM x 1 Roller base x 1 2 1 The printer must be a laser or inkjet printer with a resolution of 720 dpi or higher No lamination Excludes the effects of slanted movement and of expansion contraction and warping of the material 2 CX 24 only 71 14 Specifications Parallel Standard Input signals Output signals Level of input output signals Transmission method Serial Standard RS 232C specifications Transmission method Transmission speed Parity check Data bits Stop bits Handshake Hardwire power on or XON XOFF Selected using panel keys Parallel connector in compliance with In compliance with the specifications of Centronics STROBE 1 BIT DATA 8 BITS BUSY 1 BIT ACK 1 BIT TTL level Asynchronous Asynchronous duplex data transmission 4800 9600 Selected using panel keys Odd Even or None Selected using panel keys 7 or 8 bits Selected using panel keys
34. CX 24 12 42 8 Cutting Printed Material 8 4 Performing Operations Using Crop Marks This section describes how to perform output The operating environment described below is used in the examples Data creation program Adobe Illustrator 8 0 for Windows For detailed information on how to use Illustrator refer to the user s manual or program help for Illustrator The explanations here assume that you are already familiar with the basic operation of Illustrator Material Size A4 B How to lay out figures for cutting Cutting around a figure Cutting inside a figure Me TTY Christmas Creating Data and Printing the Material 1 From File menu click Document Setup The Document Setup dialog box appears 2 For Units choose Millimeters 3 Select the Use Print Setup check box and for Orientation click 4 Click Print Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears 5 Choose the driver name for the output printer Click Properties The Properties dialog box appears 6 For the material size choose A4 and Portrait then click OK The Print Setup dialog box appears 43 Document Setup x Artboard Size aa z Width 210 mm Units Millimeters Height a 297 mm Cancel OF Print Setup LOE rex View F Show Images In Artwork amp Single Full Page C Tile Full Pages Print Setup Printer Name Properties Status Ready Ty
35. Cutting Area I Material IN 5 O oO 2 2 E S gt amp Eo Pinch roller Left bout 1 mm DE oc R about 0 04 se TET g i D S25 Y L238 29 ESS es 5 5 Z Z E a E EGE fa o vo OTO 8 A 28 DOS wa stool Y s Oo E S57 a 57 E EF ce 9 sis X sigs Q 3 j T Initial cutting coordi nate origin point 0 0 Pinch roller Right Pinch roller Right E When Loading Flat Material When you re using flat material material that is at least 70 mm 2 13 16 in longer than the vertical size of the cutting data is required This is the length required for the pinch rollers to feed out the material to the front and rear Refer to the figure below and ensure margins at the front and rear of the material Pinch roller 50 mm 2 in 20 mm 13 16 in 53 9 About the Blades and Materials E Material with Edge Holes for Sprocket Feed Material for sprocket feed use has feed holes along both edges If the material is loaded with these holes lying over the pinch rollers material feed cannot be performed correctly Do not put the pinch rollers on the hole area at the edges E Rubber Sandblast Stencils Carrier paper Material 1 mm 0 04 in Use rubber sandblast stencils that meet the conditions shown in the ee figure at right A Materials with a material thickness of 1 mm 0 04 in less B Materials with only carrier paper on both flanks of the material a ie Position
36. Displaced and Uncut 4 8 Downloading Cutting Data 29 Portions Remain ccececeseseeseeeeceeeeceeseeseeneene 67 4 9 Applying the Completed Cutout eee 34 12 5 Error Messages cscescessceeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeneeeseees 68 4 10 When Cutting Is Completed 13 Instruction Support Chart 0 70 5 Performing a Self Test 37 14 Specifications 71 6 Plotting on Paper Media 00 0000 38 NAEK et ea sant at a 73 Windows Windows NT and MS DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh is a registered trademark or trademark of Apple Computer Inc in the USA and other countries IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Adobe Illustrator is a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U S A and other countries Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Copyright 2000 Roland DG Corporation http www rolanddg com To Ensure Safe Use About WARNING and A CAUTION Notices WARNING Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly CAUTION 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 o
37. ED SETUP lt ON gt E Performing Cutting with the CX 24 12 1 In Illustrator go to the File menu and choose Print Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears 2 Choose the CX 24 12 driver as the printer to use for Print Setup rey xi output Printer If you re using the CX 24 choose Roland CAMM1 CX 24 Name KR KR KR RK RE 7 Properties If you re using the CX 12 choose Roland CAMM1 Status Ready CX 12 Type kkkkkkkkkkkkkk Click Properties Where aR Comment 47 8 Cutting Printed Material 3 At the Size tab specify a size identical to the Roland CAMM 1 CX 24 on COM1 Properties x printed material as the cutting area Specifying the same size as the printed material Size Tools Options makes it easier to visualize the figure laid out on the material and the cutting location In this example for Width enter 210 mm and for Length enter 297 mm Click OK You return to the Print Setup dialog box Cutting Area Width z00 Length Ps Click OK The preview window appears Move the origin point for the page to match the crop mark you laid out at the lower left in IJ Creating mm Data and Printing the Material 9 In Illustrator s toolbox choose the page tool 1 and move the center of the page tool to the location shown in the figure Origin Point big The origin point for cutting is set at the same location for the Page 5 mm as on
38. IECE This performs cutting using roll material EDGE When using roll material cutting is performed from the front left edge of the material When the setting for ROTATE on the display menu is ON cutting is performed from the front right edge PIECE This performs cutting using standard size material or piece material 55 10 Display Menu Descriptions Stored in Memory Yes CROPMARK lt OFF gt Factory Default OFF Selection Choices OFF AUTO HHVWNdOHI Description This menu sets whether crop marks are read or not The detailed instructions for cutting by using crop marks are in 8 Cutting Printed Material OFF Select this when you perform cutting only The CX 24 12 doesn t read the crop marks AUTO The three crop marks are read automatically This makes the correction of width length angle and the location of the origin point Stored in Memory Yes BASE X lt 5mm gt Factory Default 5 mm X 1SV4a Setting Range O to 50 mm 0 1 mm Description This specifies the distance in x direction between the center of a crop mark and the origin point Set the value to the radius of the crop marks specified by the program Stored in Memory Yes BASE Y lt 5mm gt Factory Default 5 mm AASV Setting Range O to 50 mm 0 1 mm Description This specifies the distance in y direction between the center of a crop mark and the origin point Set the value to the radius of the c
39. Roland CANANA 1 Desktop Sign Maker by Roland DG Corporation 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 under standing of this product s performance please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location Unauthorized copying or transferral in whole or in part of this manual is prohibited The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible If you find any misprint or error please inform us Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this product regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur with respect to any article made using this product Roland DG Corporation Contents Contents To Ensure Safe Use 3 7 Repeating the Same Cutting 39 About the Labels Affixed to the Unit eee eeeeeneeee 5 8 Cutting Printed Material 41 Pour utiliser en toute s curit 6 8 1 Using Crop Marks 0 eeeecseeseeeeneeseeeeseeeens 41 A propos des tiquettes coll es sur l appareil 0 0 0 0 8 8 2 Shape and Layout o
40. be portions which cannot be cut C Cutting area MH Pinch roller The range that can be cut changes according to the positioning of the pinch rollers If you re using flat material use the program to specify a value that is about 70 mm 2 13 16 in shorter than the vertical size of the material For more information about the cutting range see 9 2 About the Materials I About the Cutting Area 29 4 Basic Operation E Making the Settings for the CAMM 1 Driver 1 In the program you re using from the File menu choose Print Setup to display the Printers dialog box The names of the menu items may be different depending on the program you re using For the CX 24 choose Roland CAMM 1 CX 24 For the CX 12 choose Roland CAMM 1 CX 12 Click Properties The Properties dialog box appears Click the Size tab and make the settings for the cutting range at the screen shown at right Click the Tools tab Clicking the drop down arrow displays the numerals 1 through 8 and the Machine Setting selections To specify the speed for performing cutting using the driver choose a number from 1 to 8 and enter the cutting conditions When you do this the machine settings for the CX 24 12 are disabled To perform cutting using the conditions set with the CX 24 12 choose Machine Setting Click OK
41. cal 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 NOTICE 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 Roland Z Never install this unit in any of the following situations as it could result in breakdown or faulty operation e Places where the installation surface is unstable or not level e Places with excessive electrical noise e Places with excessive humidity or dust e Places with poor ventilation because the CX 24 12 generates considerable heat during operation e Places with excessive vibration e Places exposed to strong illumination or direct sunlight e 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
42. ctrical 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 ACAUTION 9 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 9 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 Qy 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 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 attempt to unplug the power cord with wet hands Doing so may result in electrical shock 9 Do not allow liquids metal objects or flammables inside the machine Such materials Y can cause fire Install on a stable surface Failure to do so may result in falling of the unit l TS y i J leading
43. d pens and Thick water based fiber tipped pens options Max cutting speed During cutting 400 mm sec 15 11 16 in sec 45 degree direction when HEAVY is selected on the display menu 100 mm sec 3 7 8 in sec Blade force 30 to 200 gf Mechanical resolution 0 05 mm step 0 00197 in step Software resolution 0 025 mm step 0 000984 in step Distance accuracy Error of less than 0 2 of distance traveled or 0 1 mm 0 00394 in whichever is grater Repetition accuracy 0 1 mm 0 00394 in or less Excluding stretching contraction of the material and provided that material length is under 1600 mm 62 15 16 in Alignment accuracy for printing and cutting when loading printed material 3 mm 0 12 in or less with 500 mm 19 5 8 in or less of movement distance in the material feed direction Excluding the affects of program accuracy and printer accuracy 1 Interface Parallel Centronics compatible Serial RS 232C Buffer size 1 Mbyte 800 Kbyte for replot buffer Instruction system CAMM GLIII model and mode2 Switches Power switch Control switches Dial TEST ORIGIN Vid gt ENTER MENU PARAM Display Liquid crystal display unit 16 character by 1 line Power consumption Maximum 0 9 A 100 to 240 V 10 50 60 Hz Acoustic noise level Cutting mode less than 70 dB A Standby mode less than 40 dB A According to ISO 777
44. data continues to be sent To cancel the error switch the power off and back on Erl Wrong CMD Er2 Wrong No s Er3 Out of Range Er15 RS 232Err Er16 BufferFlow Er18 Ind Error Meaning Appears if an instruction that the CX 24 12 cannot interpret is sent Meaning Appears if the number of parameters differs from the permissible number Meaning Appears if the value specified for a parameter is out of the permis sible range Meaning Appears if a framing error parity error or overrun error occurs at the time of data reception The protocol settings for the CX 24 12 must be made correctly in order to match the settings your computer is set to use Meaning Appears if the I O buffer has overflowed There is a problem with the connecting cable or the settings for Handshaking Make sure you are using a cable appropriate for the computer being used Also check that the setting for Handshaking is correct Meaning This appears if an unspecified communication error other than communication related errors 10 through 16 occurs 69 13 Instruction Support Chart 13 Instruction Support Chart A CAMM GL III Programmer s Manual is available for separate purchase for those wishing to create their own programs for this machine For further information please contact your authorized Roland dealer or service center The list uses marks each of which means Compatible I
45. e connected port appears General ua Sharing Size Tools Options Py Noe following port D ommunications Port z Add Port Delete Port Print using the following driver Roland CAMM 1 CX x New Driver Spool Settings 1 4 Check the communication parameters for the driver COM1 Properties Pi Port Settings Bits per second i Data bits 8 X E Stop bits 2 X Elow control None X Advanced Restore Defaults 15 3 Preparing the CX 24 12 E 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 1 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 2 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 3 Click the Ports tab Ma
46. f Crop Marks 0 0 eee 41 8 3 Loading the Material oe cseeeeeeeeeeee 42 1 Checking Su pplied Items oaeiai 9 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 2 Part Names and Functions 10 Ni ACNE AR Se ne 50 2 Rave 8 About the Blades and Materials 51 2 3 Operation Panel 9 1 Blade and Material Combinations 0 51 9 2 About the Materials 0 0 eee eeeeeeeeeteeteeneeteeeee 52 3 Preparing the CX 24 12 oo 12 BaL Setini enni a E RE 12 10 Display Menu Descriptions DT re ge 95 3 2 Connections dettes 13 10 1 HOW to Read This Chapter cree 55 3 3 Installing the Driver 14 10 2 Display Menu Descriptions cree 55 324 Port Setting esau SAR RU R nt 15 11 Display Menu Flowchart 0sannaaaaa 63 4 Basic Operation assassins 18 4 1 Installing a Blade wo eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 18 15 What to Do llf aaan 65 4 2 Loading the Material 4 3 Turning on the Power 12 1 If the CX 24 12 Doesn t Rum sesser 65 4 4 Checking Material Feed 12 2 The Material Slips Away from the Pinch Rollers 4 5 When Performing Long Cutting oe 25 During the Cutting Process ce eeeeeeeeeeeee 66 4 6 Setting the Origin Point ee eeneeeeeeeee 26 12 3 Uncut Areas Remain or Areas Are Not 4 7 Performing a Cutting Test How to Adjust Blade Cl anlly G tern 67 Force Adjusting the Cutter Blade eee 27 12 4 The Results of Cutting Are
47. gnored X Incompatible mode 1 Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility H O D O M O I O R O L O B O X O P O S O Q N O C O E O A O G O K O T O A O mode 2 Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility AA O AR O CA O CI O CP O CS O DF O DI O DR O DT O EA O ER O EW O FT O IM O IN O IP O IW O LB O LT O OA O OC O OE O OF O OH O OI O O0 O OP O OS O OW O PA O PD O PR Q PT O PU O RA O RR O SA O SC O SI O SL O SM O SR O SS O TL O UC O VS O WG O XT O YT O WD J SP J Instruction in mode 1 and mode 2 Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility INR O IPG O IST O IFS 70 14 Specifications 14 Specifications Driving method CX 24 CX 12 Media movement method Stepping motor Micro step Maximum cutting area Width 584 mm 22 15 16 in Width 280 mm 11 in Length 24 998 mm 984 1 8 in Length 24 998 mm 984 1 8 in Acceptable media widths 50 to 700 mm 1 15 16 to 27 1 2 in 50 to 395 mm 1 15 16 to 15 1 2 in Acceptable paper widths 50 to 700 mm 1 15 16 to 27 1 2 in 50 mm to 395 mm 1 15 16 to 15 1 2 in Acceptable paper types High quality paper Tools Cutters Special cutter for CAMM 1 series Pens Water based fiber tippe
48. holder are installed correctly the blade protector may be damaged If this happens contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer or service center Replacement is a charged service operation 12 4 The Results of Cutting Are Displaced and Uncut Portions Remain Is a thick material being used When using a thick material change the display menu setting from WEIGHT to HEAVY When performing cutting using roll material was the amount of material to be cut pulled out before performing cutting When the material is pulled out while cutting is being performed the material may slip or operation may stop due to a motor error 67 12 What to do if 12 5 Error Messages The location of one or more of the pinch rollers is not correct Err Bad Positin Press the ENTER key to clear the error Position the pinch rollers appropriately over the grit rollers and reload the material Refer to 4 2 Loading the Material If this message appears even when you have moved the pinch rollers to appropriate locations the CX 24 12 may be exposed to direct sun light or strong indoor lighting To correct this switch off the power and move the CX 24 12 to a location that is not exposed to strong light After moving the unit switch the power back on When the machine was put into the setup state no material SHEET UNLOADED was loaded The material was removed when the machine was in the setup state The material came loose during cutting
49. isaligned Is the cutting carriage exposed to direct sunlight or intense indoor lighting If the sensors on the cutting carriage are exposed to direct sunlight or indoor lighting crop marks may fail to be detected Install the machine where it is not exposed to direct sunlight or indoor lighting Is the material loaded at an angle MARK 2 NOT FOUND Are the printing results crooked Crop marks cannot be detected when the angle of a line connecting the centerpoints of mark 1 and mark 2 is slanted by 5 degrees or more or is misaligned by 15 mm or more in the material feed direction Check the printing results and load the material correctly referring to 8 3 Loading the Material MEDIA MISALIGN ANGLE TOO BIG Do the distances between crop marks specified by the program match the distances specified on the CX 24 12 Make sure the distances between crop marks set in the program and on the CX 24 12 are identical MARK 2 Are the crop marks laid out at the correct locations MARK 3 MARK 3 NOT FOUND Ifthe angle formed by the two lines connecting the centerpoints of the three crop marks is not 90 degree the crop marks cannot be read Crop marks cannot be read if the distance between crop marks in the material feed direction is 500 mm or more Refer to 8 2 Shape and Layout of Crop Marks to lay out the crop marks correctly WIDTH TOO BIG ANGLE TOO BIG e 8 6 When the Printing and Cutting Locations Are M
50. isaligned When the locations of printing and cutting are misaligned even though detection of crop marks by the CX 24 12 ended correctly one of the following may be the cause Was an origin point specified in the program when outputting the data to the CX 24 12 The origin points specified with the program are different during printing and during cutting Refer to 8 4 Performing Operations Using Crop Marks IJ Performing Cutting with the CX 24 12 and align the locations of the origin points specified with the CX 24 12 before you send the cutting data Was the size aspect changed between printing and cutting Enlarging or reducing the size when printing or when cutting makes it impossible for the crop marks to be read Perform output at a size identical to the size of the design 50 9 About the Blades and Materials 9 About the Blades and Materials 9 1 Blade and Material Combinations The table below provides information on combinations of materials and blades cutting conditions and useful life The figures for blade life are only estimates The conditions described below may not apply all cases Before you perform cutting be sure to carry out a cutting test to check and adjust the quality See 4 7 Performing a Cutting Test If uncut areas remain even when you raise the blade force more than 50 or 60 gf higher than the values shown below the blade has reached the end of its service life Replace with a new blade Blade
51. ke sure the port connected to EG ri the CX 24 12 appears under Print to the following Color Management Secu Device Settings port F General Sharing Advanced When the connection uses a serial cable click amp Roland CAMM 1 CX x Configuration Port If you re using Windows 2000 XP the Properties dialog box for the connected port appears Skip to Print to the following port s Documents will print to the first free checked port step 5 If you re using Windows NT 4 0 the Serial Port co dialog box appears Go to step 4 C FILE Print to File im Add Pott Delete Port I Enable bidirectional support J Enable printer pooling 4 Click the port you chose in step 3 then click Set tings The dialog box for the connected port appears 5 Check the communication parameters for the driver RL 2x Port Settings Bits per second Data bits fe Parity None Stop bits hooo y Elow control Hardware x Bestore Defaults 16 3 Preparing the CX 24 12 E 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 1 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 p
52. key is pressed Yes OFF ON OFF When set to ON the origin point is set at the lower right of the material and the text or image is rotated by 90 degrees When rotated the coordinate axis changes The pairs of arrows indicate the positive directions along the X and Y axis ROTATE ON ROTATE OFF Roland oa Origin point ON ON OFF ON This cuts smooth curves for circular arcs and the like Note that small text and intricate shapes may be cut with rounded corners OFF Choose this if corners become rounded when set to ON 59 10 Display Menu Descriptions WEIGHT lt LIGHT gt Stored in Memory Yes m Q Factory Default LIGHT ae i Selection Choices LIGHT HEAVY Sets the weight of the material If material feed is not performed smoothly set this switch to HEAVY When set to HEAVY the upper limit for the cutting speed is set at 10 cm sec and the force used to move the material and the blade increases This should normally be set to LIGHT O CALL lt USER1 gt Stored in Memory Yes gt Factory Default USERI Selection Choices USERI to 8 This calls up the setting values stored using RESTORE D RESTORE lt USER1 gt Stored in Memory Yes m g Factory Default USERI O Selection Choices USER to 8 This stores the setting values for the respective men
53. lade holder to the location where you want to set the origin point Press the ORIGIN key The message ORIGIN SETTING flashes on the display and the origin point is set Roland ORIGIN SET 26 4 Basic Operation 4 7 Performing a Cutting Test How to Adjust Blade Force Adjusting the Cutter Blade Before carrying out actual cutting you may wish to perform a cutting test to check whether the unit produces the cutout satisfactorily This is done by examining the results of the cutting test and adjusting the blade force and the amount of blade extension The cutting test should be repeated until the appropriate cutting conditions for the material in use are discovered If smooth cutting cannot be performed use the display menu to adjust the blade force If adjusting the blade force does not produce good cutting results then adjust the amount of blade extension from the blade holder E Cutting Test If a material has not yet been loaded then refer to 4 2 Loading the Material to load the material correctly 1 Use the position keys to move the blade holder Move to the position where the cutting test is to be performed 2 Press the TEST key for 0 5 seconds or more The shape shown in the figure at right is cut at the 3 present location of the blade Peel off the material to check the result of the cutting test 4 If the res
54. lers damaged or deformed If the material comes loose even when it is loaded correctly the useful life of the pinch rollers has ended If this happens contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer or service center Replacement is a charged service operation 66 12 What to do if 12 3 Uncut Areas Remain or Areas Are Not Cleanly Cut Are the blade and blade holder securely mounted Install these so that there is no looseness The blade may be broken Replace with a new blade Is there any buildup of dust or material adhesive on the tip of the blade Check if there are any dirty deposits on the blade If dirty remove and clean the blade Is there any buildup of pieces of material or dust inside the blade holder Take off the tip of the blade holder and remove any pieces of material inside a oo Is the amount of blade extension correct If the setting for the amount of blade compensation is not correct for the blade corners may be rounded or have horns Refer to 4 7 Performing a Cutting Test M Adjusting the Amount of Blade Extension Are the blade force and cutting speed appropriate for the material being cut Perform a cutting test and use the display menu to make the settings for suitable values Refer to 4 7 Performing a Cutting Test MM Adjusting the Blade Force Is the blade protector damaged or deformed If material is not cut properly even though the CX 24 12 settings are correct and the blade and cutter
55. lick Properties The Properties dialog box appears For Windows 2000 XP click Advanced For Windows NT 4 0 click Advanced tab Click the MediaSizeSettings document option at the screen shown at right For Windows 2000 XP click Properties For Windows NT 4 0 click Media Size Settings The Media Size Settings dialog box appears Click Add New Media Size then for Media Size enter cutting range for Width and Length Enter the Media Size Name then click OK For Media Size Name use only alphanumeric characters 31 Roland CAMM 1 CX Advanced Options 23 Paper Output Paper Size 58 fe Document Options Media Size Setting Media Sizes List 584 0 1600 0 Delete meua Size Media Size Setting Media Sizes List 584 0x1600 0 Page Feed Off Roland CAMM 1 Cx Advanced Document Settings 4 0x1600 0 Media Size Name NewFormo 2x OK Cancel m Unit mm Inch m Media Size Width Lengti MAX 584 0 24998 0 Media Size Name NewFormo Unit mm Inch 21 4 Basic Operation 8 10 1 Click Selected Tool displays the numerals 1 through 4 and the Machine Setting selections To perform cutting using the conditions set with the CX 24 12 choose Machine Setting To specify the speed for performing cutting using the driver choose a number from 1 to 4 Double click
56. n a 57 Crossover serial cable Cutting atea institue 29 53 Cutting carriage 8 i shn te ede nn ie TE ten tre 10 Cutting tests sah nensannnnnlian a E E 2 27 D Data Ditossieasnama nn esini ne a a a a 17 DATA r E a AM E ae Oe ne 61 Dia ss E EA A E A R 11 Displayen here ele ne M ads eee RS EE RAS 11 Display menu descriptions 55 Display menu flowchart Driver s l ction tits marine ne ARG Error messages EVEN 2s finit tentes nine Cents ne NE tira F Elatmat nal 25e E ne an 22 29 53 Flow control 73 Index G GT TONER SE SE en Rs Mae hati atest Gel ly 10 Guide line marks cccccecccccessceessecessecesseceeeecessesesees 10 21 H Installing Installinsblad ices cdasecccsevcecandsteandes ARRA 18 Instruction support chart 70 K Knif suide 25 aus re no ae A des rte 10 35 L LIGA tete ARR ne ne ee en A 60 Loading the material 19 Location of the origin point 26 Material feed aeoiee nen S AR An Rens te 24 Material Sizes 282 nee la Ra Re ENERE ne 19 MENU PARAM Key ceceeceseeesseeseeeeseeeseeseeeseeeeseees 11 23 N NONE ian atin annees ere AR At 61 O ODD AATE EEE E A Heed E 61 OFFSET eee nn ue Ar nn eee anes 58 Operation panel sic iets rien win Rete diate ute 11 ORIGIN Key 11 26 Origin POM e435 coy eee entrent nain ME rest dei 26 P Parallel cable Parallel Centronics Input Connector
57. omputer 2 Turn the dial to display the screen shown at right then press the ENTER key PAUSE lt STOP gt ENTER o LT If connected via the serial port do the communication parameters for the CX 24 12 match those of the computer Use the display menu to set communication parameters for the CX 24 12 that match the communication parameters for the computer Is the computer set up correctly Refer to the documentation for the computer you re using and make the correct settings for the memory switches interface board and other communication parameters Is the cable used for the connection to the computer connected correctly Check the output ports on the CX 24 12 and the computer and reconnect correctly Are the computer and the CX 24 12 linked with the right cable The type of cable you need is determined by your computer and the program you are using Even if the computer is the same running different program may require a different cable Use the cable specified in your program Are the program settings correct Using with MS DOS Specified output device Select a model name that matches the instruction set If the instruction set is different completely different instructions may be sent resulting in an error Refer to the documentation for the program and make the correct settings for the communication parameters and other values 65 12 What to do if Has the correct driver selection been made for the applica
58. ounting screws tightened Tightening the screw makes it more difficult to install the blade holder 1 Loosen the screw shown in the figure and remove the blade holder from the cutting carriage holder If a blade was used wipe the blade with a soft cloth to remove any material that may cling to it 2 Press the pin shown in the figure and detach the blade Lower the sheet loading lever then remove the 3 material 4 Turn off the power Use a soft dry cloth to wipe down the CX 24 12 36 5 Performing a Self Test 5 Performing a Self Test The CX 24 12 is equipped with a self test function to conveniently allow you to check whether or not it is capable of operating normally If the CX 24 12 is not performing correctly follow the steps below to perform a self test A computer is not required in order to carry out the self test 1 Refer to 4 1 Installing a Blade and install the blade holder to the cutting carriage on CX 24 12 2 Hold down the key on the panel while you turn the power on 3 Refer to 4 2 Loading the Material and load the material 4 When the display shows the screen at right press the ENTER key to start the operation check Operations is normal if the figure shown at right is cut CX 24 CX 12 SELECT ROLL SETUP gt ENTER PR DT ae 37 CZIMIME 1 6 Plotting on Paper Media 6 Plotting on Paper Media Before cutting plotting using pen and paper can
59. owing matters then reload the material Is the location of the material loaded on the CX 24 12 aligned MARK 1 NOT FOUND correcily Refer to 8 3 Loading the Material and load the material correctly Is the load material warped upward Straighten out the warping of the material so that the material lies along the platen of the CX 24 12 Is the material solid white in color If the material is colored or has patterns then crop marks cannot be detected Also even if the material is white detecting crop marks may not be possible if it has a high gloss Are the crop marks faint or printed in a color other than black MARK 1 Print the crop marks over again specifying black as the color and a density of 100 Are the crop marks of the correct size and shape Make each crop mark a circle having a diameter of 10 mm For details see 8 2 Shape and Layout of Crop Marks Crop marks printed using program specific functions for creating crop marks cannot be detected by the CX 24 12 49 8 Cutting Printed Material Are the layout locations for the marks correct Refer to 8 2 Shape and Layout of Crop Marks to lay out the crop marks correctly Even when the laid out locations in the program are correct output at the correct locations is not possible if ROTATE is set to ON for the CAMM 1 driver and at the CX 24 12 s menu Enlarging or reducing the size during printing makes the locations where crop marks are output m
60. pe KR RER RR RK Where kak Comment 8 Cutting Printed Material 7 Click OK The preview window appears 8 This example uses the layout and positioning of crop mark for A4 size material For detailed information X The center of the crop mark refer to 8 2 Shape and Layout of Crop Marks I Crop Marks and Figure Layout At this time make a note of the distances between the crop marks specified in the figure at right For A4 size material these are as follows Length direction 210 mm Width direction 170 mm The values you note down here are required when you make the menu settings for sensing crop marks on the CX 24 12 LENGTH Make a note of the distance between the center of the crop marks WIDTH 9 Lay out the figure inside the crop marks Printable Area 1 From File menu choose Print to perform output to the printer you re using 44 8 Cutting Printed Material E Loading Output Material on the CX 24 12 1 Orient the material so that its long edges are parallel Left Pinch Roller Right Pinch Roller to the material feed direction of the CX 24 12 Position the crop marks above the blade protector Position the pinch rollers outside the crop marks ET P MP Le Blade Protector Raise the sheet loading lever to secure the material in place SA IC Switch on the power At the screen shown at right press the MENU e ea 24
61. r other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or pets About the Symbols danger of electrocution The Z 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 The O 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 Z WARNING 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 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 9 Do not use with any ele
62. rancher le fil lectrique de la prise et communiquer avec le revendeur autoris Roland ou le centre de service Ne pas utiliser avec une alimentation lectrique non conforme la norme indiqu e sur l appareil Une utilisation avec toute autre alimentation lectrique pourrait provoquer un incendie ou une lectrocution Utiliser l appareil uniquement avec le fil lectrique fourni Utiliser l appareil avec un autre fil risque de provoquer un incendie ou une lectrocution PRUDENCE 9 Ne pas utiliser avec une fiche ou un fil lectrique endommag ou avec une prise mal fix e Une n gligence ce niveau pourrait provoquer un incendie ou une lectrocution Ne pas endommager ou modifier le fil lectrique Ne pas le plier le tordre l tirer l attacher ou le serrer de fa on excessive Ne pas mettre d objet ou de poids dessus Une n gligence ce niveau pourrait endommager le fil lectrique ce qui risquerait de N provoquer une lectrocution ou un incendie D brancher le fil lorsque l appareil reste inutilis pendant une longue p riode Une n gligence ce niveau pourrait provoquer des d charges lectriques une lectrocution ou un incendie d une d t rioration de l isolation lectrique Saisir la fiche et non le fil lectrique lorsque vous d branchez D brancher en tirant sur le fil pourrait l endommager et risquer de provoquer un incendie ou une
63. ress 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 i Making Menu Settings with the Control Panel 17 os 1 0 lt AUTO gt MENU PARAM 6 AN o 1 0 lt AUTO gt ENTER O o Back to the screen in step 1 Turned clockwise BAUD lt 9600 gt DATA STOP lt 1 gt PARITY lt NONE gt HANDS lt H WIRE gt Turned coun terclockwise o 4 Basic Operation 4 Basic Operation 4 1 Installing a Blade CAUTION Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers Doing so may result in injury NOTICE 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 1 Insert a pin into the blade holder Pin Blade holder 2 Insert a blade into the blade holder Blade holder 3 Loosen the screw shown in the figure
64. rop marks specified by the program 56 HLOIM HLONAT dNLas 10 Display Menu Descriptions Stored in Memory Yes WIDTH lt 170mm gt Factory Default 170 mm Q Setting Range 50 to 610 mm 5 5 Description This sets the distance between the right crop mark and the left one shown in the figure at right l Specify the same value as the distance between two crop marks specified by the program in M Ve LENGTH lt 210mm gt Stored in Memory Yes Factory Default 210 mm Setting Range 50 to 500 mm ry 5 5 Description This sets the distance between the upper crop mark and the lower left one shown in the figure at right Specify the same value as the distance tx between two crop marks specified by the program Stored in Memory No SETUP lt ON gt Selection Choices ON OFF Description When this is on cutting data can be received and various menu settings can be made 57 10 Display Menu Descriptions Stored in Memory Yes TI FORCE lt 50g gt y O Factory Default 50 g m Setting Range 30 to 200 g This sets the blade force used when cutting material Perform a cutting test and set the conditions to match the loaded material and the installed cutter Stored in Memory Yes OU sSPEED lt 40cm s gt m 40 cm s m Factory Default 0 Setting Range 1 to 40 cm s 1 cm s when in the range of 1 to 10 cm s 5 cm s when in the range of 10 to 40 cm s This sets the speed used when
65. rs 3 Align so that the left and right edges of the material are parallel with the guide lines Guide line marks 4 Using the stickers on the rails as a guide adjust the Stickers positioning of the left and right pinch rollers above d the grit rollers Se Se 5 Make sure the end of the material has been pulled out farther toward the front than the blade protector O K N ot O K Blade sous Material s edge Make sure the end of the material does not catch on this groove place 6 Raise the sheet loading lever This lowers the pinch rollers to hold the material in VA AN lo 21 4 Basic Operation 4 3 Turning on the Power CAUTION S 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 S when the power is switched on D F Turn on the CX 24 12 E 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 1 When the display shows the type of load material SELECT press the ENTER key The cutting carriage starts to move Roll material When performing cutting from the front edge of the material Flat material such as standard size and piece material 22 4 Basic Operation The width of the material is detected and the unit is 2 made ready for
66. 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 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 Hl Acceptable Material Widths 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 Pull out the portion to cut from the roll When loaded as shown in the figure correct feed cannot be performed Roller Base 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 20 4 Basic Operation CX 12 Position the material so that the left and right a edges are each above one of the grit rollers The white areas of the rails serve as a guide for positioning the grit rolle
67. tems This product includes the items shown below Before starting use make sure all the items are present Power cord 1 Roland Software Package Roller base 1 Blade 1 CD ROM 1 A CX 24 only Blade holder Startup manual 1 To Ensure Safe Use 1 XD CH3 1 Pin 2 Part Names and Functions 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 ma terial 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 sepa rate a piece of material from the roll while still loaded in place 2 2 Rear View Sheet loading lever This is for loading and unloading material 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 10 Cutting carriage The blade holder or pen is installed here Parallel Centronics Input Connector Operation panel This is for connecting a printer cable sold separately Serial RS 23
68. the power ccscsscsseescesceecesceseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeens 22 U USER 5 35 esis RUSS MR eee 60 W WEIGHT See Mn anne 60 67 X XONOFF er wane ais R te nr r 61 74 Roland R5 030124
69. tion program Using with Windows Select the appropriate CX 24 12 driver For the CX 24 Roland CAMM 1 CX 24 For the CX 12 Roland CAMM 1 CX 12 Are the settings for the driver program correct Using with Windows Make the correct settings for the output port and communication parameters 12 2 The Material Slips Away from the Pinch Rollers During the Cutting Process Are the sheet loading levers lowered If the sheet loading levers are raised then make sure the left and right pinch rollers are within the edged of the material and lower the sheet loading levers Refer to 4 2 Loading the Material Is the material loaded in parallel with the grit rollers If the front edge of the material is cut at an angle trim off an excess portion so that the front edge is parallel with the grit rollers then load the material Is the material making contact somewhere while cutting is in progress Make sure that the left and right edges of the material do not make contact with the inner surfaces of the CX 24 12 during cutting Such contact may not only damage the material but may make normal material feed impossible or cause the material to slip When feeding lengthy material was a check made before cutting to make sure that the material does not slip Use the AREA display menu to feed out the amount of material to be used plus a margin of about 0 1 m and make sure the material does not come loose from the pinch rollers Are the pinch rol
70. to injury O Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers Doing so may result in injury j 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 9 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 A Do not place hands near the platen while in operation Model name Rating label Use a rated power supply In addition to the WARNING and ACAUTION symbols the symbols shown below are also used NOTICE Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use amp E Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use Pour utiliser en toute s curit Avis sur les avertissements ATTENTION Utilis pour avertir l utilisateur d un risque de d c s ou de blessure grave en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l appareil PRUDENCE domestiques Utilis pour avertir l utilisateur d un risque de blessure ou de dommage mat riel en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l appareil Par dommage mat riel il est entendu dommage ou tout autre effet ind sirable sur la maison tous les meubles et
71. tting In the setup state when cutting data is sent the data is buffered at the same time that cutting starts Data sent until the setup state is released can be recut Even after the setup state is released data for recutting does not disappear until new data is sent from the computer When the power is switched off any existing data in the buffer is deleted If the buffer becomes full while data is being sent recutting cannot be performed When this happens running REPLOT displays the message DATA TOO LARGE When there is no data in the buffer the message NO DATA appears E Preparing the Cutting Data When you repeat cutting all data in the buffer is called up and cut Before you send data from the computer delete all the data in the buffer in the CX 24 12 1 Turn the dial to display the screen shown at right A Press the MENU PARAM key REPLOT START su MENU PARAM O O 2 Turn the dial to display lt CLEAR3 gt then press the me ENTER key REPLOT CLEAR om The data in the buffer is deleted oO T Refer to 4 8 Downloading Cutting Data and send 3 the cutting data from the computer 39 7 Repeating the Same Cutting E Getting Ready for Recutting Repeating Cutting Without Replacing the Material 1 Use the position keys to move the blade holder to the location for setting a new origin point 2 Press the ORIGIN key to set the origin point ORIGIN Repeating Cutting on
72. u items that are now being used The menu items that you can register are as follows FORCE SPEED OFFSET and WEIGHT Stored in Memory Yes 119 Sauter You can call up stored setting by using CALL O I Factory Default AUTO Selection Choices AUTO PARA SERIAL Description This specifies the type of interface for connection to the computer AUTO This selects the port automatically The communication parameters for a serial connection are set according to the settings made on the CX 24 12 If the interface is not recognized correctly when set to AUTO use the menu to choose the type of interface you re using PARA PARALLEL Choose this when connected to the computer using a parallel cable SERIAL Choose this when connected to the computer using a serial cable 60 ALINVd dOLS VLVG anv d SGNVH BAUD lt 9600 gt Factory Default Selection Choices Stored in Memo DATA lt 8 gt a Factory Default Selection Choices STOP lt 1 gt Factory Default Selection Choices PARITY lt NONE gt Factory Default Selection Choices HANDS lt H WIRE gt Factory Default Selection Choices 10 Display Menu Descriptions Yes 9600 9600 4800 This sets the communication speed for a serial connection It is effective only when connected to the computer using a serial cable Yes oo 8 7 This sets the number of data bits for a serial connection It is effective only
73. ults are not as described in step 3 use the control panel to gradually raise the blade force Note that an area of approximately 2 square Roland centimeters a little less than a square inch is required to make a test cutout O TEST Peel this off first p The square should gt remain without 1 1 Peel this off next peeling off The blade should leave faint traces on the base paper of the material 27 4 Basic Operation E Adjusting the Blade Force 1 Turn the dial to display the screen shown at right KLON Press the MENU PARAM key FORCE lt 80g gt The menu for setting the blade force appears aS O ENTER key 0 2 Turn the dial clockwise to increase the blade force in steps of 10 g FORCE lt 80g gt When the display shows the desired value press the ENTER 3 When adjusting the blade force take into account the Too large The material may be torn type and thickness of the material you are using and Blade life will be shortened the hardness of the blade See 9 1 Blade and gt Y EE Cutter blade extends through the Material Combinations base paper and normal advanc l If the adjustment of the blade force is not correct the Mg OE fheimaterial becomes w Li Y j impossible symptoms shown at right may occur The CX 24 12 may be damaged

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