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- Page 1 SIGN MAKER Model PNC-1900 PNC-1600 User's Manual ROLAND DG CORPORATION...
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Page 2: For Canada
For the USA For Canada FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION CLASS A NOTICE RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions set out in the Radio Interference STATEMENT Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communica- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the tions. - Page 3 This reference material has been compiled as a User's Manual and is intended for use with both the PNC- 1900 and PNC-1600. Although illustrations presented within this manual display the PNC-1900, descrip- tions and explanations apply equally to the PNC-1900 and the PNC-1600.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Basic Knowledge of the Load ............26 PNC-1900/1600 ......3 Select ............. 26 1. 1 Outline of the PNC-1900/1600 ..... 3 • Relocate the origin point ......27 1.2 Cautions Before Use ........4 Origin ............. 27 1.3 Checking Accessory ........ -
Page 5: Pnc-1900/1600
× × 1900 and 619.4 mm 924.4 mm ( 24-3/8" 36-1/8" ) for the PNC-1600. Roll sheets of widths of up to × 940 mm on the PNC-1900 and up to 640 mm on the PNC-1600 can be handled. Smoothing Function The carriage moves smoothly when cutting circles and curves, making possible quick, attractive cutting. -
Page 6: Cautions Before Use
1.2 Cautions Before Use Power supply voltage should be within ± 10% of the fixed rating. Never attempt to disassemble or modify the unit. The PNC-1900/1600 operates movable parts which have edged tools attached. Proper care should be afforded during handling. Take care that your hands, fingers or hair do not become tangle in the Y-rail. -
Page 7: Checking Accessory
1.3 Checking Accessory Install at a stable site on a level floor. For details on installation procedures, see " How to Unpack the Package PNC-1900/1600." The following accessories are packed together with the main unit. Before using, be sure to check to make sure that all accessories have been included. -
Page 8: Part Names And Functions
1.4 Part Names and Functions (1) Front View Figure 1-1 1. Cutting Table The plotter cuts the sheet mounted on top of this area. 2. Tool Carriage The blade holder is mounted to this part of the PNC-1900/1600. 3. Y Rail This rail moves over top of the sheet for cutting. -
Page 9: Control Panel
(3) Control Panel PAUSE NEXT FAST VIEW ENTER Figure 1-3 1.DISPLAY All setting menus, errors and messages are displayed on this LCD. 2.[ F1 ], [ F2 ], [ F3 ] and [ F4 ] keys ( Function key ) This corresponds to the position of the menu shown on the display. -
Page 10: Chapter 2 Cutting Operational Procedures
Chapter 2 Cutting Operational Procedures 2.1 Operation Flow To use the PNC-1900/1600, follow the procedure described below to carry out cutting. See the pages specified for explanations of each method of operation. Caution If the control panel is bumped by the body during operation, unexpected movement of the Y-rail may result. -
Page 11: Connection To The Computer
2.2 Connection to the Computer Plug the PNC-1900/1600 into an electrical outlet using the power cord provided. When using the parallel interface, secure the connectors at each end of the cable with the lock pins on the parallel terminals of the computer and the left side of the PNC-1900/1600. For serial connection, attach the serial cable to the RS-232C connector on the computer and the serial terminal on the PNC-1900/1600. -
Page 12: Loading A Sheet
• PNC-1900 : Roll sheets up to 940 mm ( 37" ) in width • PNC-1600 : Roll sheets up to 640 mm ( 25-3/16" ) in width Roll sheets of any size up to the widths described above can be cut. -
Page 13: Cut Sheets
Load the leading edge of the roll sheet under the Use the magnetic sheet included with the PNC- Y rail and pull out the required length from the 1900/1600 to secure the sheet as shown in the roll sheet. figure. Metal strips Rool sheet Figure 2-5... -
Page 14: Installing The Blade
2.4 Installing the Blade Caution When setting or changing the cutter, handle the cutter carefully to avoid injury. Loosen the tool setscrew on the tool carriage and Mount the blade on the blade holder. Be careful insert the blade holder. not to break off the blade when doing this. -
Page 15: Changing The Language Used For Display
1900/1600 for the first time, the LL value is set at the minimum of ( 0 , 0 ), and UR is set a t ( 41168 , 36976 ) on the PNC-1900 and ( 3796 , 24784 ) on the PNC-1600. - Page 16 Making the Settings 1. After loading a sheet in place, turn on the power. 0 Y: 2. Press the [ F1 ] key to display the sheet size setting screen. 3. Use the [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ FAST ] keys to move the tool carriage to the lower-left of the sheet.
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Page 17: Cutting Test
This is just a comment about orientation settings and terminology. When LL and UR have been set as upper-left and the lower-right respectively, the X axis switches to a vertical ( up-down ) orientation and the Y axis switches to a horizontal ( left-right ) orientation. - Page 18 Approx. 2 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0...
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Page 19: Downloadingcutting Data
CAMM-GL III. • PNC-1800 1. When using market-available software, select either PNC-1900 or PNC-1600 as the setting for your output device. If these two machine types are unavailable, select on of the following alternative options. 2. Select which interface protocol is being used for connecting the computer to the PNC-1900/1600 (either a parallel interface conforming to Centronics standards or an RS-232C serial interface). -
Page 20: Affix The Sheet
2.9 Affix the Sheet Note • Before affixing the sheet, clean the area of application to remove all dirt and oil. • When applying your item to a transparent location such as window glass, it helps to sketch an outline of the item on the reverse surface of your chosen location;... -
Page 21: Winding Down
2.10 Winding Down 1.Once cutting operations are complete, press the [ VIEW ] key to move the Y rail and tool carriage to the upper right-hand corner of the cutting table and remove the sheet. When using a roll sheet, be sure to roll it up. -
Page 22: Plotting On Paper Media
2.12 Plotting on Paper Media The PNC-1900/1600 can use plotter pens available from Roland DG Corporation to make plots on paper. This can conveniently be used to check the drawing before performing actual cutting. Please use the water-based fiber tipped pen pens included with the PNC-1900/1600, or any of the 32 colors of special color pens or thick water based fiber tipped pens that are optionally available. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
2.13 Troubleshooting Error Message If an error message is displayed, the display can be cleared by pressing the [ ENTER ] key. If the error message concerns an instruction, the message itself will be cleared by pressing the [ ENTER] key, but the error itself will not be cleared. In addition, if the error message is ignored in the PNC- 1900/1600 is operated, operations past that point will not be corrected. - Page 24 If the items outlined in this trouble shooting table do not help and the PNC-1900/1600 continues to operate improperly, please contact the store where you purchased the unit or contact us at Roland DG Corp. directly.
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Page 25: Chapter 3 Explanation Of Display Menu
Chapter 3 Explanation of Display Menu This is a simple list of menus on the PNC-1900/1600, organized by purpose. • Set the cutting area Menu Display Screen SheetSize Key Operation from Top Menu: Press the [ F1 ] key . Operation Procedure : Refer to section "... -
Page 26: Weight
Menu Weight[Light] Display Screen UserOption Weight Smoothing[ON ] Cali- Key Operation from Top Menu: brate Press the [ NEXT ] key two times. Operation Procedure : Pressing the [ F1 ] key toggles between the choices. • Set to [ Light ] when cutting light weighted or standard sheets. When shipped from the factory, the unit is set to [ Light ] as the default setting. -
Page 27: Unit
Menu Instruc[Auto] Display Screen Unit[Step] Unit I/O[Serial] Key Operation from Top Menu: Plotocol Press the [ NEXT ] key three times. Operation Procedure : The [ F2 ] key toggles between [ mm ] and [ Step ]. When this display is switched, the setting for sheet size, the offset setting, and the units used to show the coordinate display also change. -
Page 28: Load
Menu Load TopMenu Display Screen <USER1> USER2 USER3 Load USER4 Key Operation from Top Menu: After pressing the [ NEXT ] key two times, press the [ F2 ] key and then the [ F3 ] key. Operation Procedure : Use the [ F3 ] and [ F4 ] keys to move the <> highlight between [ USER 1] and [ USER 4] and then use the [ ENTER ] key to set your final choice. -
Page 29: Relocate The Origin Point
• Relocate the origin point Menu Origin Display Screen TopMenu Origin Key Operation from Top Menu: Press the [ F2 ] key. Operation Procedure : Position the carriage at the point of origin by using the cursor keys ) and the [ FAST] key to move the carriage. Set the value by press- ing the [ ENTER ] and [ F1 ] key. -
Page 30: Repeats The Same Cutting
• Repeats the same cutting Menu Replot Display Screen BufferClear CutTest Replot Tool[ UP ] Key Operation from Top Menu: Press the [ NEXT ] key one time and then press the [ F1 ] key. Operation Procedure : Press the [ F 1 ] key to display the screen for carrying out replotting. Pressing the [ F3 ] key selects [ No ] and the display returns to the previous screen without generating a report. -
Page 31: Baudrate
Menu Baudrate[9600] Display Screen TopMenu Baudrate DataBits[8] Key Operation from Top Menu: StopBits[1] After pressing the [ NEXT ] key three times, press the [ F4 ] key. ( Setting operations supported only under [ Serial ] I/O specifications. ) Operation Procedure : The [ F1 ] key toggles between bits-per-second transmission speeds ranging from 300 baud to 19200 baud. -
Page 32: Chapter 4 Technical Guide
Chapter 4 Technical Guide 4.1 CAMM-GL III instruction System mode 1 Inst. Format Meaning of Parameter [Parameter Range (Default)] Explanation Move to User Origin None D x1, y1...,xn, yn xn : Absolute X-axis coordinate [*1] yn : Absolute Y-axis coordinate [*1] Cut Absolute Line Tool-up to Absolute M x, y... - Page 33 Inst. Format Meaning of Parameter [Parameter Range (Default)] Explanation CS n; n : Character set No. [0 — 4, 6 — 9, 30 — 39 (value set by cotrol panel)] Standard Character Set None Default DI run, rise; run : X-axis direction vector [*1 (1)] Absolute Direction rise : Y-axis direction vector [*1 (0)] DR run, rise;...
- Page 34 Inst. Format Meaning of Parameter [Parameter Range (Default)] Explanation SC Xmin, Xmax, Ymin, Ymax; Xmin, Ymin : User XY coordinates of P1 [*1] Scaling Xmax, Ymax : User XY coordinates of P2 [*1] SI w, h; w : Character width (cm) [-128 — +127.99999 (3.8)] Absolute Character Size h : Character height (cm) [-128 —...
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Page 35: The Specifications Of The Interfaces
4.2 The Specifications of the Interfaces Serial Interface (RS-232C) Parallel Interface (in compliance with ● Connector specifications of Centronics) ● Connector Signal Terminal Signal Signal Terminal Signal Pin Connection Pin Connection Name Number Name Name Number Name HIGH*** HIGH* HIGH* HIGH** BUSY S.RXD... - Page 36 ESC .A [ESC].A: None When receiving this instruction, returns the follow- Output Model Name ing numerals to the host computer. 1900 (PNC-1600) 1600 (PNC-1600) ESC .O [ESC].O: None Outputs the decimal value that represents the status Output Status Word of a plotter. This value is the sum of bits shown in the table below.
- Page 37 Instruction Format Parameter Range ([ ] is default) Explanation ESC .E [ESC].E None Outputs an error code related to RS-232C interface Output RS-232C (see the table below), and clears the error simulta- Error Code neously. At the same time, the error being displayed is canceled.
- Page 38 Instruction Format Parameter Range ([ ] is default) Explanation Abort Instructions ESC .J [ESC].J: Aborts both the currently executed device control None Abort Device Cotrol instruction and output. Instruction ESC .K [ESC].K: After executing only the current CAMM-GL III None Abort CAMM-GL III instruction, clears the data buffer.
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Page 40: Appedices
Appedices Appendix A Option Table Option name Product number Description Spare Blades ( for standard viniyl ZEC-U1005 Cemented Carbide Blade ( 5 pcs./set) sheet ) Spare Blades ( for thick, fluorescent ZEC-U5025 Cemented Carbide Blade ( 5 pcs./set) vinyl sheet ) Option name Product number Description... -
Page 41: Appendix B Display Menu Flowchart
When the I/O interface is set to " Parallel " or " Auto, " the menus for the serial interface do not appear. Roland DG Corporation Roland DG Corporation CAMM-1... -
Page 42: Pnc-1900/1600
Specification of PNC-1900/1600 The specification of hardware PNC-1900 PNC-1600 Mechanism Flatbed (with a digital control servo motor ) 924.4 mm x 1229.2 mm 619.6 mm x 924.4 mm Maximum Cutting Area ( 36-1/8" x 48-3/8" ) ( 24-3/8" x 36-1/8" ) Acceptable roll sheets sizes Roll sheets up to 940 mm ( 37 "... -
Page 43: Index
Index ( Display Menu ) Factory Display Menu Explanation Remark See page default Baudrate Sets baud rate. 9600 Deletes any data in the buffer. The previous batch of data is deleted when BufferClear 27, 28 new data is sent. Calibrate Adjusts actual length when cutting. - Page 44 Index adhesive sheet ........ 11, 19 Metal strips ........10 application sheet ......18 Auto ..........8, 9, 28 offset ..........8, 16, 23, 26 baudrate ......... 29 blade ..........12 parity ..........29 blade holder ........6, 12 paralell connection ......9 buffer clear ........
- Page 45 weight ..........24 Y Rail ..........6...
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