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USER'S MANUAL
* This User's Manual is intended for both PNC-1850 and PNC-1200.

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  • Page 1 USER'S MANUAL * This User's Manual is intended for both PNC-1850 and PNC-1200.

  • Page 2: For Canada

    For the USA NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Grounding Instructions RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Check with qualified electrician or service personnel if the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in...
  • Page 4 To Ensure Safe Use If you find some abnormality, immediately turn off the power switch and check the user's manual to find out what is wrong. WARNING CAUTION CAUTION Never disassemble or Handle the power cord When pulling the power modify this product.
  • Page 5 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. Be sure to press 'PAUSE' key whenever you open the cover when cutting is in progress. Otherwise, you would lose the ongoing data.
  • Page 6 To Ensure Correct Use NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE This product is a precision Do not install in an area subject to Do not connect to an AC outlet instrument and must be handled dust or high humidity or with poor that supplies other than the with care.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Thank you very much for purchasing the CAMM-1 PNC-1850/1200. Since we wish you many years of productive use of your PNC-1850/1200, we ask you to read this manual and make yourself familiar with the PNC-1850/1200 operational procedures and requirements before running it.
  • Page 8 2-6-2 Error messages ............................ 37 LIST OF CAMM-GL III INSTRUCTIONS ......................38 DEVICE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS ......................41 Appendices Appendix 1 CHARACTER SETS ..........................43 Appendix 2 LIST OF OPTIONS ..........................44 Appendix 3 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................45 Copyright © 1994 ROLAND DG CORPORATION...

  • Page 9: Precaution

    • Always be careful whenever the unit is in operation, so as not to risk getting fingers or hair caught in its mecha- nisms. • If you are using a stand, take care not to make the PNC-1850/1200 tip over. When moving the PNC-1850/1200 always unlock the stand casters and use two or more people to complete the job. Single-handedly attempting to use excessive force to move the PNC-1850/1200 may cause the unit to tip over, which is dangerous.

  • Page 10: Part Names And Functions

    1-3 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS * In the figures shown, the PNC-1850 is installed on the PNS-185 special stand. 1-3-1 Front View Some details of the PNC-1200 differ from the figure. Front Cover Movable Pinch Roller (Right) This safety features prevents anything from coming into contact with the moving This holds the media against the parts during operation.

  • Page 11: Operation Panel

    Pressing this key again releases the paused state. 1-4 BASIC OPERATION * In this manual, the sections that explain both the PNC-1850 and the PNC-1200 shown only illustrations of the PNC- 1850. Some details of the PNC-1200 differ from the figure.

  • Page 12: Installing The Cutter

    Connection • Always make sure that the power is off on both the computer and the PNC-1850/1200 whenever any cables are connected or disconnected. • Securely connect the power cord, computer I/O cable and so on so that they will not be unplugged and cause failure during operation.
  • Page 13 • Blade adjustment may be necessary in the following cases: - When cutting a sheet with base paper that is thinner than it's application portion. - When cutting a material with no base paper - When cutting without making any fine adjustment of blade force Here’s how to adjust the blade.

  • Page 14: Loading The Sheet

    (ANSI, ISO, etc.) and cut sheets, or roll sheets. The grit rollers on the PNC-1850 are divided into three areas that can secure the sheet with the pinch rollers. Also, The grit rollers on the PNC-1200 are divided into two separate areas. The range of movement is determined by the movable pinch rollers on the left and right.

  • Page 15: When Using Rolled Sheet

    When Using Rolled Sheet When using stand (PNC-1850: PNS-185, PNC-1200: PNS-121 (option)) (1) Mount the two shafts included with the stand on the sheet hanger and place a rolled sheet on top of the shafts. (The shafts (2 pieces), stoppers (2 pieces), and stopper retaining screws (2 pieces) are included with the stand.)
  • Page 16 SELECT SHEET * When performing cutting from the edge of the sheet closest to the front of ROLL EDGE PIECE the PNC-1850/1200, select “EDGE.” When you press the ENTER key, the unit scans the width of the loaded sheet and then aligns the front edge of the sheet with the cutting starting position.
  • Page 17 (1) With reference to the provided PNS-185/121 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, mount the PNC-1850/1200 on the stand. One sheet hanger should be at the front of the PNC-1850/1200 (the opposite position from the normal set position). (2) Mount the two shafts included with the stand on the sheet hanger and place a rolled sheet on top of the shafts.
  • Page 18 (10) In the same manner as in step (8), execute “MOVE”. Feed the sheet to about the tool carriage position, toward the rear of the PNC-1850/1200. When the roll sheet is loaded from the front, the “PREFEED” function cannot be used to cut the sheet. Always turn the “PREFEED”...

  • Page 19: When Using A Flat Sheet (Standard-Size Sheet, Cut Sheet, Etc.)

    When Using a Flat Sheet (Standard-size Sheet, Cut Sheet, Etc.) (1) Pass the sheet between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers. Pass the sheet (2) Move the two movable pinch rollers so that they are close Make sure the left and right margins are the same size to the left and right edges of the sheet.

  • Page 20: Selecting The Interface

    Press twice. MENU * The PNC-1850/1200 is equipped with an auto-interface function, and so when left set to “AUTO,” it will automatically determine whether a parallel or serial connection is used. When a serial connection is used, however, it is...

  • Page 21: Cutting Test - Setting Cutting Speed, Blade Force, And Blade Compensation

    For optimum performance, it is necessary to set cutting conditions that match the sheet, giving consideration to the sheet's thickness and type of material. The PNC-1850/1200 has an internal "cutting test" to check the cutting conditions. This “cutting test” allows you to determine settings for the cutting speed, blade force and the amount of offset.

  • Page 22: Downloading Cutting Data

    When cutting with commercially available application software, select PNC-1850/1200 as the setting for the output device. (If the PNC-1850/1200 cannot be selected, choose any model in the PNC-1100, PNC-1000A, PNC-950 or PNC-900.) Select either the parallel (Centronics) or serial (RS-232C) interface. Choose the one that the host computer and the PNC-1850/ 1200 are connected by.

  • Page 23: Applying The Completed Cutout

    Lower the sheet loading levers and remove the sheet 4) Carefully apply the work at the desired location, while from the PNC-1850/1200. keeping it as straight as possible. Rub over the applica- * If a portion that can still be cut remains, then tion tape to make sure the work is firmly stuck in place.

  • Page 24: When Completed Cutting

    1-5 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Precautions in cleaning • Always turn off the PNC-1850/1200 before cleaning it. • Never lubricate the mechanisms. • Use a small amount of water or alcohol for cleaning. Never use solvents such as benzene or thinner.

  • Page 25: About The Cutting Area

    The workable area spans the length between the two rollers, minus a margin of about 1 mm (about 0.04") on both sides. If the sheet length is greater than 1,600 mm (62-15/16") when a flat sheet (paper) has been loaded, the PNC-1850/1200 deter- mines it to be a rolled sheet and sets the sheet length to 24,998 mm (984-1/8").

  • Page 26: Display Menus Flowchart

    Power on + Power on + Power on MENU Openning message PNC-1850 PNC-1200 ENGLISH JAPANESE DEMO CUTTING Roland DG Corp. Roland DG Corp. GERMAN FRENCH ENGLISH/JAPANESE/ After loading a sheet, to select. GERMAN/FRENCH/ close the front cover. Press ENTER to enable the setting.
  • Page 27 PROTOCOL 2 Press ENTER to enable the setting. 2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 19200 to select. BAUD HANDSHAKE HAND- While PNC-1850 is Press ENTER to enable the setting. SHAKE HANDSHAKE to select. performing cutting Press PAUSE .

  • Page 28: Explanation Of Display Menu

    EDGE: This loads a rolled sheet and starts cutting from the front edge of the ROLL, EDGE, and PIECE sheet. PIECE: Select this when a flat sheet (paper) has been loaded on the PNC-1850/ 1200. Procedure This is displayed after loading a sheet and closing the front cover.

  • Page 29: [** Cm/S] Setting Cutting Speed

    When cutting is executed to a tool selection command (SP command) from the computer, the PNC-1850/1200 tool number cutting parameters are set to match the software (or driver). Turn on “TOOL-CHG” on the display menu. For information on “TOOL-CHG”, refer to “TOOL-CHG COMMAND Enabling tool...

  • Page 30: [*.*** Mm] Setting Blade Compensation

    30gf corner, this offset rounds the angle of intersection, resulting in a rounded corner. Factory default setting When blade compensation has been set, the PNC-1850/ 0.250 mm 1200 performs this compensation automatically. Offset The setting must match the conditions of the loaded sheet and blade. Perform a Settings range cutting test and make the appropriate settings.

  • Page 31: [Sheet Weight] Cutting Thicker Sheets

    SHEET WEIGHT Cutting thicker sheets Display readout Explanation This is used to make adjustment when using a sheet that is slightly thicker than SHEET WEIGHT ordinary. <LIGHT> HEAVY This value is normally set to “LIGHT”. If an overload during cutting prevents the sheet from being cut cleanly, or if Factory default setting “Motor Error”...

  • Page 32: Rotating The Origin Point [Axis Rotation]

    • Rotating the origin point AXIS ROTATION Display readout Explanation This rotates the cutting coordinate origin by 90 degrees. This is normally set to AXIS ROTATION “0deg,” which means that the origin is at the bottom left of the sheet. Setting this <0deg>...

  • Page 33: [Prefeed]

    PREFEED Display readout Explanation Set to on for automatic sheet feed at cutting. If this is set to on, when cutting data AUTO PREFEED is sent from the computer, the plotter will automatically execute cutting after a 1 <OFF> ON m (39-3/8") feed.

  • Page 34: [Command Mode]

    You can set the unit to accept either CAMM-GL III mode 1 instructions (“1”) or 2 <AUTO> mode 2 instructions (“2”). When set to “AUTO,” the PNC-1850/1200 automatically detects the type of Factory default setting instructions first received after turning on the power, and sets itself to accept those AUTO instructions.

  • Page 35: [Data Bit] Data Bit

    ENTER 2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 19200 HANDSHAKE Handshake Display readout Explanation Sets the handshake mode for when the PNC-1850/1200 is connected the host HANDSHAKE computer via the serial interface. <H-WIRE>XON/OFF Procedure Factory default setting At the screen following selection of either “SERIAL” or “AUTO” for “INTER- FACE,”...

  • Page 36: Tool-Chg Command

    • Giving priority to settings from the computer TOOL-CHG COMMAND Enabling tool change commands Display readout Explanation This sets the handling of tool select (SP instruction). When cutting is executed, TOOL-CHG COMMAND normally set this to “IGNORE”. <IGNORE> EFFECT When a tool select command (SP command) is sent from the computer, it will be ignored if this is set to “IGNORE”.

  • Page 37: Other Setting

    ENGLISH JAPANESE GERMAN FRENCH SPANISH ITALIAN Changing the language used for display Display readout Explanation The PNC-1850/1200 is capable of displaying all its menus in either of six ENGLISH JAPANESE languages, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese. GERMAN FRENCH...

  • Page 38: Plotting On Paper Media

    Combination of pens and paper media You can load paper measuring between 50 mm (1-15/16") and 1220 mm (48") in width on the PNC-1850, or paper measuring between 50 mm (1-15/16") and 762 mm (30") in width on the PNC-1200. However, a paper with a width of 50 mm (1-15/16") to 762 mm (30") can be loaded only if it is a flat paper or a rolled paper with a sheet base.
  • Page 39 With a thick (2.0 mm) black water-based fiber-tipped pen as tool number 2, match the software (or driver) settings for pen number 2 to it. In the same way, set the plot parameters for tool number 2 on the PNC-1850/1200 to a thick water-based fiber-tipped pen.

  • Page 40: What To Do If

    The power does not come on. Is the power cord connected correctly? Connect the power cord included with the PNC-1850/1200 to the unit, and plug the other end securely into an electrical outlet (see “1-4-1 Installation and Connections” on page 6).
  • Page 41 Shows motor error status. This is displayed when the PNC-1850/1200 is heavily loaded, such as during a paper jam, when heavy stock is cut across a long distance without initial sheet feed, or when the sheet is abruptly pulled from the roll during cutting.
  • Page 42 Make sure that the left and right edges of the sheet do not touch the inner surfaces, front cover and guard bars of the PNC-1850/1200 during cutting. Such contact may not only damage the sheet, but could also make normal sheet...

  • Page 43: Error Messages

    The error messages and their meanings are as follows: Error message Meaning Appears if an instruction that the PNC-1850/1200 cannot interpret is sent. This error is Er1:Command generated if an instruction from the “mode2” set is sent when the unit has been set to Not Recognized recognize “mode1,”...

  • Page 44: List Of Camm-Gl Iii Instructions

    2-7 LIST OF CAMM-GL III INSTRUCTIONS * 1: –(2 –1) ~ +(2 –1) * 2: 0 ~ +(2 –1) * 3: –(2 –1)˚ ~ +(2 –1)˚ * 4: –(2 –1)% ~ +(2 –1)% * 5: 0% ~ +(2 –1)% mode 1 Instruction Format Meaning of Parameter...
  • Page 45 Executing OF outputs “40, 40 [TERM]”. None Output Hard-Clip Limits None Output Identification Executing OI outputs “1850 [TERM]” on the PNC-1850 or “1200 [TERM]” on the PNC-1200. None Output Option Parameter When the PNC-1850/1200 receives an OO instruction from the computer, "0,0,0,0,1, 0,0,0 [TERM]"...
  • Page 46 Instruction Format Meaning of Parameter Range ([ ] is default) Explanation PT d; d: Pen thickness (mm) 0.1—5.0 mm [0.3 mm] Pen Thickness PU x1, y1(...,xn, yn); xn, yn: XY coordinates Tool Up RA x, y; x, y: Absolute XY coordinates of Shade Rectangle Absolute opposite angle of rectangle RO n;...

  • Page 47: Device Control Instructions

    Device control instructions are used to determine the communication sequence between the PNC-1850/1200 and computer through RS-232C interface and/or tell the PNC-1850/1200 the current computer state. Among them, some device control instructions set the output specifications of mode 2 instructions.
  • Page 48 For information on displayed error messages, refer to "2-6-2 Error Messages." ESC .L [ESC].L None PNC-1850/1200 outputs the size of the I/O buffer Output I/O buffer to the computer when receiving this instruction. size It usually outputs 1024 (bytes). Abort Instructions ESC .J...

  • Page 49: Appendices

    Appendices Appendix 1 CHARACTER SETS Automatic backspace...

  • Page 50: Appendix 2 List Of Options

    Appendix 2 LIST OF OPTIONS Option name Product number Description Special stand for the PNC-1200 PNS-121 Special stand for the PNC-1200 -- 1 set Spare blade (for standard vinyl sheet) ZEC-U1005 Cemented carbide blades (5 pieces -- 1 set) Spare blade (for thick, fluorescing vinyl sheet) ZEC-U5025 Cemented carbide blades (5 pieces -- 1 set) Spare blade (for sandblast stencil)

  • Page 51: Appendix 3 Specifications

    0.1 mm or less (excluding stretching/contraction of the sheet) • Range for assured repetition accuracy (**) For sheets with a width exceeding 610 mm (24"): Length 4,000 mm (157-7/16") (PNC-1850 only) For sheets with a width of 610 mm (24") or less : Length 8,000 mm (315-15/16")
  • Page 52 Interface Specifications Parallel Standard In compliance with the specifications of Centronics Input signals STROBE (1 BIT), DATA (8 BIT) Output signals BUSY (1 BIT), ACK (1 BIT) Level of input/output signals TTL level Transmission method Asynchronous Serial Standard RS-232C specifications Transmission method Asynchronous, duplex data transmission Transmission speed...
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