Roland Color Camm Pro PC-60 Service Notes

Roland Color Camm Pro PC-60 Service Notes

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SERVICE NOTES
This service note applies directly to the PC-60
with serial numbers ZK60950 and above.
Contents
1-1 COVERS .......................................................................................1
1-2 FRAME (1) .................................................................................... 2
1-3 FRAME (2) .................................................................................... 4
1-4 CHASSIS ......................................................................................6
1-5 THERMAL CARRIAGE ................................................................. 7
1-6 TOOL CARRIAGE ......................................................................... 7
1-7 STAND .......................................................................................... 8
1-8 ACCESSORIES ............................................................................ 8
2-1 WIRING MAP ................................................................................ 9
2-2 MAIN BOARD ASS'Y .................................................................. 10
2-3 OTHER CIRCUIT BOARDS ........................................................ 17
3-4 PLATEN DAMPER_REPLACEMENT ......................................... 26
3-5 HEAD LEVER_FIXING ............................................................... 27
3-6 CARTRIDGE HOLDER ARM_REPLACEMENT ......................... 29
3-7 PINCH ROLLER_REPLACEMENT ............................................. 32
3-8 WIRE_REPLACEMENT .............................................................. 35
3-9 MOTOR_FIXING ......................................................................... 38
4-1 Special Tool ................................................................................ 39
4-2 Service Mode .............................................................................. 40
4-3 Factory Mode .............................................................................. 41
4-4 Faunction Mode .......................................................................... 43
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Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibited.
Printed in Japan
SERIAL NUMBER
4-5 HOW TO UPGRADE FIRMWARE .............................................. 45
4-6 TOOL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ................................................... 46
4-7 TOOL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT ............................................ 48
4-8 HEAD VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT ............................................... 51
4-11 HEAD POSITION ADJUSTMENT 1 ............................................ 61
4-12 HEAD POSITION ADJUSTMENT 2 ............................................ 63
4-13 PRINT/CUT OFFSET ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 65
4-14 CARTRIDGE POSITION ADJUSTMENT .................................... 67
4-15 CMYK SENSING CHECK ........................................................... 70
4-16 GRIT COMPENSATION ............................................................. 72
4-17 WIRE TENSION ADJUSTMENT ................................................. 75
4-18 STITCHING ADJUSTMENT ........................................................ 77
4-19 GRIT ECCENTRICITY ADJUSTMENT ....................................... 80
5-1 OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE ..................................................... 85
5-2 SENSOR MAP ............................................................................ 86
6-1 PRINTING ................................................................................... 87
6-2 CUTTING .................................................................................... 89
6-3 OTHERS ..................................................................................... 91
7-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST .................................................... 93
7-2 USER'S DIP SW SETTING ......................................................... 94
7-3 LINE SPACING ADJUSTMENT MODE ...................................... 95
7-4 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... 96
Copyright © 1998 ROLAND DG CORPORATION
PC-60
Structure & Spare Parts
Electrical Section
Replacement of Main Parts
Adjustment
Supplemental Information
Troubleshooting
Supplement
First Edition
PC-60 '98.Jan.DE1
R1-980203
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Windows is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. First Edition PC-60 '98.Jan.DE1 Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibited. Copyright © 1998 ROLAND DG CORPORATION Printed in Japan R1-980203...
  • Page 2 To Ensure Safe Work To Ensure Safe Work About Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the operator to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the operator to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.
  • Page 3: About The Labels Affixed To The Unit

    About the Labels Affixed to the Unit@{\tx´¢˜ Turn off the main power SW before servicing. Main power SW still supplied even sub power SW is turned off. About the Labels Affixed to the Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product. The following figure describes the location.
  • Page 4 -- MEMO --...
  • Page 5: Structure & Spare Parts

    1 Structure & Spare Parts 1 Structure & Spare Parts 1-1 COVERS PARTS LIST -Main Parts- PARTS LIST -Supplemental Parts- Parts No. Parts Name Parts Name 22095102 APRON,F PC-60 LABEL CAMM-1 WARNING 22095101 APRON,R PC-60 LABEL CAUTION PAD,PC-60 No.766 22245101 COVER DUST PNC-960 LABEL DIP SW PC60 22025230...
  • Page 6: Frame (1)

    1 Structure & Spare Parts 1-2 FRAME (1)
  • Page 7 1 Structure & Spare Parts PARTS LIST -Main Parts- PARTS LIST -Supplemental Parts- Parts No. Parts Name Parts Name 22145206 ARM,L COVER F TYPE2 PC-60 LABEL CAUTION HOT SURFACE No.778 22145207 ARM,R COVER F TYPE2 PC-60 LABEL G-ROLLER 3X25 22805267 ASS'Y,MOTOR Y PC-60 LABEL G-ROLLER 3X150...
  • Page 8: Frame (2)

    1 Structure & Spare Parts 1-3 FRAME (2)
  • Page 9 1 Structure & Spare Parts PARTS LIST -Main Parts- PARTS LIST -Supplemental Parts- Parts No. Parts Name Parts Name BUSH ROLL 22805220 ASS'Y,FRAME SIDE L PC-60 22805219 ASS'Y,FRAME SIDE R PC-60 PIN PUSH SUS 2.5X8 22805221 ASS'Y,MOTOR X PC-60 PIPE POLY 3X6X8 22805143 ASS'Y,PINCH ROLLER L PNC-960...
  • Page 10: Chassis

    1 Structure & Spare Parts 1-4 CHASSIS PARTS LIST -Main Parts- PARTS LIST -Supplemental Parts- Parts No. Parts Name Parts Name LABEL FLASH LIGHTING SEAL 13429746 AC INLET SUP-J3G-E + FILTER 23465157 CABLE-ASS'Y JUNBIWIRE A PNC960 LABEL FUSE CAUTION SEAL 23505322 CABLE-ASSY JUNBIWIRE D PC-50 LABEL FUSE SEAL...
  • Page 11: Thermal Carriage

    1 Structure & Spare Parts 1-5 THERMAL CARRIAGE PARTS LIST -Main Parts- Parts No. Parts Name 21905123 ADAPTER,P-HEAD HOLDER PC-60 22805218 ASS'Y,CARRIAGE THERMAL PC-60 21655144 HOLDER,PRINT HEAD 2 PC-60 22175120 SPRING,HEAD 21505107 ROLLER,PINCH OF HEAD PC-60 PARTS LIST -Supplemental Parts- Parts Name BUSH ROLL 3X3.5...
  • Page 12: Stand

    1 Structure & Spare Parts 1-7 STAND PARTS LIST -Supplemental Parts- PARTS LIST -Main Parts- Parts Name Parts No. Parts Name TOOL HEXAGONAL WRENCH 5 STAND LEG ASS'Y PNS-135 1 7448502000 TOOL HEXAGONAL WRENCH 4 22715142 STAY,PNS-135 TOOL HEXAGONAL WRENCH 3 SHAFT SHEET ASS'Y PNS-135 3 7448503000 TOOL HEXAGONAL WRENCH 2.5...
  • Page 13: Electrical Section

    2 Electrical Section 2 Electrical Section 2-1 WIRING MAP...
  • Page 14: Main Board Ass'y

    2 Electrical Section 2-2 MAIN BOARD ASS'Y [7435214000-00] DESCRIPTION CPU used on the MAIN BOARD is different depending on the revision number of the board. It is necessary to select the suitable program for each CPU. Selection can be done by the DIP SW bit#4 on the MAIN BOARD. (Refer to the table below.) DIP SW N o .
  • Page 15 2 Electrical Section MAIN BOARD_1/6 Circuit Diagram...
  • Page 16 2 Electrical Section MAIN BOARD_2/6 Circuit Diagram...
  • Page 17 2 Electrical Section MAIN BOARD_3/6 Circuit Diagram...
  • Page 18 2 Electrical Section MAIN BOARD_4/6 Circuit Diagram...
  • Page 19 2 Electrical Section MAIN BOARD_5/6 Circuit Diagram...
  • Page 20 2 Electrical Section MAIN BOARD_6/6 Circuit Diagram...
  • Page 21: Other Circuit Boards

    2 Electrical Section 2-3 OTHER CIRCUIT BOARDS OTEHR CIRCUIT BOARDS_ Circuit Diagram...
  • Page 22 2 Electrical Section...
  • Page 23: Replacement Of Main Parts

    3 Replacement of Main Parts 3 Replacement of Main Parts Following table describes the necessary adjustment after the replacement of each parts. Replacement Parts Necessary Adjustment Initialization, Head Voltage Adjustment, Cartridge Position Adjustment, Print/Cut MAIN BOARD Offset Adjustment, Tool Pressure, Grit Compensation, Thermal Head Density Adjustment Head Voltage Adjustment, Head Density Adjustment, Cartridge Position HEAD CARRIAGE...
  • Page 24 3 Replacement of Main Parts Remove SCREW B and ADJUSTING SCREW B. Then, ADJUSTING SCREW B remove the HEAD CARRIAGE by pulling it upwards. DO NOT TOUCH ADJUSTING SCREW A SCREW A Make sure not to touch the SCREW A and ADJUSTING SCREW A.
  • Page 25 3 Replacement of Main Parts Tighten the ADJUSTING SCREW B so that HEAD CARRIAGE would be parallel to the GUIDE RAIL. ADJUSTING SCREW B SCREW B And tighten up SCREW B. Connect the HEAD CABLEs to the CARRIAGE BOARD and secure them with INSULOCK TIE. Make sure not to fold the HEAD CABLE completely.
  • Page 26: Head Carriage Assembly_Replacement

    3 Replacement of Main Parts 3-2 HEAD CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY_REPLACEMENT Remove the RAIL COVER and disconnect the HEAD CABLEs connected to CARRIAGE BOARD. Remove ADJUSTING SCREW B, SCREW A and SCREW ADJUSTING SCREW B B in order and remove the HEAD CARRIAGE. SCREW A SPRING SCREW B...
  • Page 27 3 Replacement of Main Parts Put the HEAD CARRIAGE so that the PLATE comes ADJUSTING SCREW B between the RESIN part and also the HOLE in the HEAD RESIN PART SCREW A PLATE HOLDER will be positioned to the projected part on the SCREW B SPRING CARRIAGE BASE.
  • Page 28 3 Replacement of Main Parts Adjust the position of the HEAD CARRIAGE so that the RESIN part on the HEAD CARRIAGE makes contact with the PLATE. Then tighten SCREW C. SCREW C Tighten the ADJUSTING SCREW B so that HEAD CARRIAGE would be parallel to the GUIDE RAIL.
  • Page 29: Tool Carriage Assembly_Replacement

    3 Replacement of Main Parts 3-3 TOOL CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY_REPLACEMENT Remove the RAIL COVER and open the FRONT COVER. Disconnect PINCH ROLLER SENSOR WIRE and SOLENOID WIRE SOLENOID WIRE. PINCH ROLLER SENSOR WIRE Remove the SCREW A and SCREW B in order and remove 1 SCREW A the TOOL CARRIAGE.
  • Page 30: Platen Damper_Replacement

    3 Replacement of Main Parts 3-4 PLATEN DAMPER_REPLACEMENT Remove the RIGHT SIDE COVER. Remove the RUBBER MAT and slide out the PLATEN DAMPER. PLATEN DAMPER Put the new PLATEN DAMPER so that there is looseness in 4 directions, front, rear, left and right. RUBBER MAT PLATEN DAMPER...
  • Page 31: Head Lever_Fixing

    3 Replacement of Main Parts 3-5 HEAD ARM_FIXING Remove the HEAD CARRIAGE. Move the front part of the HEAD CARRIAGE towards the WHITE STICK front by rotating the WHITE STICK. Put the HEAD ARM as shown in the figure. HEAD ARM Put the SPRING as shown in the figure.
  • Page 32 3 Replacement of Main Parts Fold the SPRING as shown in the figure and fix the HEAD ARM to the HEAD CARRIAGE. SPRING HEAD ARM Make sure that the HEAD ARM moves smoothly. Carry out the following adjustments after fixing the HEAD CARRIAGE.
  • Page 33: Cartridge Holder Arm_Replacement

    3 Replacement of Main Parts 3-6 CARTRIDGE HOLDER ARM_REPLACEMENT Remove the RAIL COVER and FRONT COVER. Open the FRONT COVER BASE and remove the CARTRIDGE HOLDER. CARTRIDGE HOLDER SCREWS FRONT COVER BASE Open the LEFT and RIGHT ARM and remove the CARTRIDGE PLATE together with the RIBBON LEVER.
  • Page 34 3 Replacement of Main Parts Put the new ARM and SPRING into the PIN and fix it to the [ RIGHT SIDE ] HOLDER BASE. SPRING • Be careful with the direction of the ARM. • Make sure to put the ARM and SPRING in order.
  • Page 35 3 Replacement of Main Parts Make sure that both left and right ARM will open equally. If not, bend the holder slightly downwards to adjust it. HOLDER : Bend slightly downwards. Fix the CARTRIDGE HOLDER to the FRONT COVER BASE. CARTRIDGE HOLDER SCREWS FRONT COVER BASE...
  • Page 36: Pinch Roller_Replacement

    3 Replacement of Main Parts 3-7 PINCH ROLLER_REPLACEMENT Remove the RAIL COVER, LEFT&RIGHT SIDE COVER and REAR APRON. Remove the PINCH ROLLER SPRING and remove the 2 screws shown in the figure. 2 SCREWS 1 SPRING Untighten the 4 screws and remove the BRACKET. SCREWS BRAKET SCREWS...
  • Page 37 3 Replacement of Main Parts Remove the E-RING which is fixing the PINCH ROLLER SHAFT. E-RING Remove the BUSH located at the left end of PINCH ROLLER SHAFT. BUSH Pull out the PINCH ROLLER SHAFT from the REAR SIDE of the machine. PINCH ROLLER SHAFT Remove the STOPPER and replace the PINCH ROLLER ASSY.
  • Page 38 3 Replacement of Main Parts Be careful with the direction of the PINCH ROLLER and the position of the MAGNET when installing the PINCH ROLLER MAGNET ASSY. PINCH ROLLER RED MARKING Put the STOPPER as shown in the figure. STOPPER STOPPER LEFT END GRIT RIGHT END GRIT...
  • Page 39: Wire_Replacement

    3 Replacement of Main Parts 3-8 WIRE_REPLACEMENT Remove the RAIL COVER and LEFT&RIGHT SIDE COVER. Detach the WIRE from the CARRIAGE BASE. WIRE SCREW Loosen SCREW A and SCREW B in order and loosen the WIRE TENSION. SCREWS A SCREW B Remove the WIRE as shown in the figure.
  • Page 40 3 Replacement of Main Parts Remove the MOTOR BRACKET. BRAKET SCREWS Remove the DRIVER PULLEY from the MOTOR BRACKET. WIRE SCREW Loosen the 4 screws and pull out the WIRE. WIRE SCREWS Put the new WIRE to the DRIVE PULLEY and fix it to the MOTOR BRACKET.
  • Page 41 3 Replacement of Main Parts Fix the MOTOR BRACKET to the FRAME. BRAKET SCREWS Wind the WIRE around the DRIVE PULLEY from bottom to the top. DRIVE PULLEY Make sure the WIRE won't overlap. WIRE Rotate the DRIVE PULLEY until the WIRE comes to its center.
  • Page 42: Motor_Fixing

    3 Replacement of Main Parts Move the TOOL CARRIAGE in a whole distance of the GUIDE RAIL to remove the slack in the WIRE. GUIDE RAIL CARRIAGE Adjust the WIRE TENSION. 3-9 MOTOR_FIXING Fix the GRIT MOTOR along with the BRACKET so that [ GRIT SIDE ] there is no looseness or too much load.
  • Page 43: Adjustment

    4 Adjustment 4 Adjustment 4-1 Special Tool Table shows a list of special tools recommended by Roland DG Corp. Tool No. ST-002 Tool name TENSION GAUGE 300g Tool Pressure Adjustment Purpose Tool No. ST-006 Tool name WHITE DUMMY PEN Tool Height Adjustment...
  • Page 44: Service Mode

    4 Adjustment 4-2 Service Mode [ENTERING] Turn on the SUB POWER SW while pressing [ ], [ ] and [ ] keys to enter the Service Mode. [SELECTION] Each check can be selected by pushing the keys related to them as shown in the table below. Once you select any check, other checks can not be selected unless you push [SHEET TYPE] key once.
  • Page 45: Factory Mode

    4 Adjustment 4-3 Factory Mode [ENTERING] Turn on the MAIN POWER SW while pressing [POWER], [SHEET TYPE] and [BASE POINT] keys to enter the Factory Mode. [SELECTION] Each mode can be entered by selecting the related LED with [ ] and [ ] keys and pressing [SHEET TYPE] key.
  • Page 46 4 Adjustment PRINT/CUT OFFSET ADJUSTMENT TOOL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT This mode is used for adjusting This mode is used for adjusting Print and Cut Offset. Tool Pressure. Refer to the ADJUSTMENT SECTION Refer to the ADJUSTMENT SECTION for details. for details. GRIT COMPENSATION GRIT ECCENTRICITY ADJUSTMENT This mode is used for compensating...
  • Page 47: Faunction Mode

    4 Adjustment 4-4 Function Mode SYSTEM REPORT Turn on the SUB POWER SW by pressing [ ] keys. Lower the Sheet Loading Lever to print. Set Black Ribbon & Media. **** PC-60 System Report **** Environment Temperature Head Temperature Version : Firmware= A140 Booter= B100 Temperature: Head= 32cel Env.= 26cel...
  • Page 48 4 Adjustment SERIAL INTERFACE CHECK RS-422 CABLE CONNECTION Connect the Loop-Back Connection Connector to serial port. 1 (HskoA (DTR)) 2 (HskiA (/CTS)) 3 (TXDA-) 5 (RXDA-) 6 (TXDA+) 8 (RXDA+) Turn on the SUB POWER SW RS-232C CABLE CONNECTION by pressing [ ] key.
  • Page 49: How To Upgrade Firmware

    4 Adjustment 4-5 HOW TO UPGRADE FIRMWARE Connect PC and PC-60 with the PARALLEL CABLE. It is necessary to prepare the followings to upgrade the FIRMWARE. 1. FIRMWARE DISK 2. PC with MS-DOS 3. PARALLEL CABLE Turn on the MAIN POWER SW while pressing [ ], [ ] keys.
  • Page 50: Tool Height Adjustment

    This adjustment must be performed after replacement of the TOOL CARRIAGE, BED and GUIDE RAIL. It is necessary to enter TOOL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT MODE in the FACTORY MODE to perform this adjustment. ROLAND SPECIAL TOOL ST-006 is used for this adjustment. [TOOL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT MODE FLOW CHART (in Factory Mode)] TOOL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT MODE All [CARTRIDGE HOLDER] LED will be ON.
  • Page 51 4 Adjustment Put the WHITE DUMMY PEN (ST-006) to the TOOL CARRIAGE. ST-006 CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY Turn on the MAIN POWER SW while pressing [POWER], [SHEET TYPE] and [BASE POINT] keys and enter the To enter FACTORY MODE. Select [CARTRIDGE HOLDER 2] with [ ] or [ ] keys and press [SHEET TYPE] key to enter the TOOL...
  • Page 52: Tool Pressure Adjustment

    It is necessary to enter TOOL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT MODE in the FACTORY MODE to perform this adjustment. ROLAND SPECIAL TOOL ST-002, ST-006 and ST-012 is used for this adjustment. [TOOL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT MODE FLOW CHART (in Factory Mode)] TOOL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT MODE All [CARTRIDGE HOLDER] LED will be ON.
  • Page 53 4 Adjustment Turn on the MAIN POWER SW while pressing [POWER], [SHEET TYPE] and [BASE POINT] keys and enter the FACTORY MODE. To enter Select [CARTRIDGE HOLDER 2] with [ ] or [ ] keys and press [SHEET TYPE] key to enter the TOOL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT MODE.
  • Page 54 4 Adjustment Select MIN. MODE. MAX. and MIN. can be selected by pressing the [BASE POINT] key. Then, move the SLIDE VOLUME for TOOL PRESSURE at the right side of the machine to MIN. MAX. MODE : [CARTRIDGE HOLDER] LED ON MIN.
  • Page 55: Head Voltage Adjustment

    HEAD by adjusting the voltage. This adjustment must be performed after replacement of the HEAD CARRIAGE and MAIN BOARD. ROLAND SPECIAL TOOL ST-025 is used for this adjustment. Remove the RAIL COVER and FRONT APRON. Connect the HEAD VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT TOOL (ST- 025) to CN12 on the MAIN BOARD.
  • Page 56 4 Adjustment Adjust VR1 on the MAIN BOARD so that the voltage will be the one written on the top part of the HEAD CARRIAGE. The HEAD VOLTAGE is written on top of the HEAD SCREWS SPRING CARRIAGE. 29.8V...
  • Page 57: Auto Thermal Head Density Adjustment

    4 Adjustment 4-9 AUTO THERMAL HEAD DENSITY ADJUSTMENT THERMAL HEAD DENSITY ADJUSTMENT is designed to ensure the printing quality by adjusting the density in 1 BAND. THERMAL HEAD is consist of 240 dots. (192 dots are used for printing.) However, there is slight difference in quantity of consumption on each dots and appears as blurry printing. This adjustment is to even the density in 1 BAND by deviding the HEAD into 30 groups (8 dots in 1 group), and setting the heating time of each group one by one.
  • Page 58 4 Adjustment [THERMAL HEAD DENSITY ADJUSTMENT MODE FLOW CHART (in Factory Mode)] THERMAL HEAD DENSITY ADJUSTMENT MODE [CUT TEST] key [POWER] key STITCHING [COLOR] LED will be ON. AUTO. ADJUSTMENT Send data from PC. ADJUSTMENT MODE MODE [POWER] & [FRONT COVER] LED [POWER] &...
  • Page 59 4 Adjustment Raise the SHEET LOADING LEVER. Press the [CUT TEST] key to enter the AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT MODE. All [CARTRIDGE HOLDER] LED will blink. Install the DENSITY ADJUSTING SOFTWARE DISK in your PC. The DISK includes the following. 1. Program [PC60SPF.EXE] to download data. 2.
  • Page 60 4 Adjustment If OK, turn off the MAIN POWER SW to finish the adjustment. If NG, turn off the MAIN POWER SW and start from the beginning. The parameters for the HEAD DENSITY ADJUSTMENT is put on the GUIDE RAIL. Grit Distance : +8 Eccentricity : Amount- 0 Number= 0...
  • Page 61: Manual Thermal Head Density Adjustment

    4 Adjustment 4-10 MANUAL THERMAL HEAD DENSITY ADJUSTMENT The purpose of this adjustment is same as for AUTO ADJUSTMENT. This adjustment should be performed in case of not having the data file for the HEAD or special program for sending this data automatically. All 30 parameters can be set manually through the panel.
  • Page 62 4 Adjustment Raise the SHEET LOADING LEVER Keep pressing the [POWER] key until [POWER] and [FRONT COVER] LED start blinking to enter the STITCHING ADJUSTMENT MODE. Press [CUT TEST] key to enter the MANUAL ADJUSTMENT MODE. During this mode, [COLOR] LED will be ON. Reset the settings for THERMAL HEAD DENSITY ADJUSTMENT to 0.
  • Page 63 4 Adjustment Select the GROUP to be adjusted by [ ] or [ ] keys. GROUP NO. will be indicated by the combination of [CARTRIDGE HOLDER] LED. [CARTRIDGE HOLDER] LED [CARTRIDGE HOLDER] LED P O S I T I O N P O S I T I O N Select SETTING MODE.
  • Page 64 4 Adjustment Repeat procedure 5 — 8 to set all 30 GROUPS. Turn off the MAIN POWER SW to finish the adjustment. The parameters for the HEAD DENSITY ADJUSTMENT is put on the GUIDE RAIL. Grit Distance : +8 Eccentricity : Amount- 0 Number= 0 Head ID : B06-0032 Density Adjust : +1 +1...
  • Page 65: Head Position Adjustment 1

    4 Adjustment 4-11 HEAD POSITION ADJUSTMENT 1 HEAD POSITION ADJUSTMENT 1 is designed to ensure the printing quality by aligning the HEAD to land straight down on the PLATEN. It is necessary to avoid BLURRY PRINT, BROKEN RIBBON and TWISTED RIBBON. This adjustment must be performed after replacement of the HEAD CARRIAGE.
  • Page 66 4 Adjustment Adjust the ADJUSTING SCREW A until it makes contact ADJUSTING SCREW A with the PLATE so that the clearance shown in the figure Contact part will be 9.2—10.6 mm. (STANDARD : 9.7 mm) 9.2 ~ 10.6 mm Tighten SCREW B. Make sure that the PLATE is not SCREW B tilting.
  • Page 67: Head Position Adjustment 2

    4 Adjustment 4-12 HEAD POSITION ADJUSTMENT 2 HEAD POSITION ADJUSTMENT 2 is designed to ensure the printing quality by aligning the HEAD to be vertical to the GUIDE RAIL It is necessary to avoid BROKEN RIBBON and TWISTED RIBBON. This adjustment must be performed after replacement of the HEAD CARRIAGE. Remove the RAIL COVER and raise the SHEET LOADING LEVER.
  • Page 68 4 Adjustment Lower and SHEET LOADING LEVER and close the FRONT COVER to start printing 3 mm pitch line. Loosen the SCREW B and adjust the ADJUSTING SCREW SCREW B so that the printed lines will be straight. ADJUSTING SCREW When the 2 lines shifts as fig.1 turn the ADJUSTING SCREW clockwise, and turn it counter clockwise for fig.2.
  • Page 69: Print/Cut Offset Adjustment

    4 Adjustment 4-13 PRINT/CUT OFFSET ADJUSTMENT PRINT/CUT OFFSET ADJUSTMENT is designed to ensure the relation of printing and cutting position. This adjustment must be performed after replacement of the TOOL CARRIAGE, HEAD CARRIAGE and MAIN BOARD. It is necessary to enter the PRINT/CUT OFFSET ADJUSTMENT MODE in the FACTORY MODE to perform this adjustment.
  • Page 70 4 Adjustment Set the BLACK RIBBON CARTRIDGE, MEDIA and 0.2 mm CERAMIC PEN on the machine. Other RIBBON CARTRIDGE except the BLACK can not be used. Turn on the MAIN POWER SW while pressing [POWER], [SHEET TYPE] and [BASE POINT] keys and enter the FACTORY MODE.
  • Page 71: Cartridge Position Adjustment

    4 Adjustment 4-14 CARTRIDGE POSITION ADJUSTMENT CARTRIDGE POSITION ADJUSTMENT is designed to align the relative positions of HEAD CARRIAGE and the CARTRIDGE HOLDER for proper cartridge pick when HEAD enters the CARTRIDGE HOLDER to pick the cartridge. This adjustment must be performed after replacement of the HEAD CARRIAGE, CARTRIDGE HOLDER and MAIN BOARD.
  • Page 72 4 Adjustment Turn on the MAIN POWER SW while pressing [POWER], [SHEET TYPE] and [BASE POINT] keys and enter the FACTORY MODE. To enter Select [CARTRIDGE HOLDER 6] with [ ] or [ ] keys and press [SHEET TYPE] key to enter the CARTRIDGE POSITION ADJUSTMENT MODE.
  • Page 73 4 Adjustment Select CARTRIDGE EXCHANGE TEST. Selection can be done by [SHEET TYPE] key. [PIECE] LED blinks : CARTRIDGE EXCHANGE TEST [ROLL] LED blinks : CMYK SENSING TEST Put the RIBBON CARTRIDGE to the CARTRIDGE HOLDER 1 and close the FRONT COVER. CARTRIDGE EXCHANGE TEST will be preformed repeatedly in a sequence described as the table below.
  • Page 74: Cmyk Sensing Check

    4 Adjustment 4-15 CMYK SENSING CHECK CMYK SENSING CHECK is necessary when checking the RIBBON CARRIAGE SENSOR 2 is function to detect the type of CARTRIDGE being installed. This check should be performed in case of CARTRIDGE SENSING ERROR. It is necessary to enter the CARTRIDGE POSITION ADJUSTMENT MODE in the FACTORY MODE to perform this check.
  • Page 75 4 Adjustment Turn on the MAIN POWER SW while pressing [POWER], [SHEET TYPE] and [BASE POINT] keys and enter the FACTORY MODE. To enter Select [CARTRIDGE HOLDER 6] with [ ] or [ ] keys and press [SHEET TYPE] key to enter the CARTRIDGE POSITION ADJUSTMENT MODE.
  • Page 76: Grit Compensation

    4 Adjustment 4-16 GRIT COMPENSATION GRIT COMPENSATION is designed to ensure the distance accuracy by adjusting the media-feeding rate. This adjustment must be performed after replacement of the MAIN BOARD, or in case of having GAP between BANDs or BANDING PROBLEM, or in case you like to improve the distance accuracy. It is necessary to enter the GRIT COMPENSATION MODE in the FACTORY MODE to perform this adjustment.
  • Page 77 4 Adjustment Turn on the MAIN POWER SW while pressing [POWER], [SHEET TYPE] and [BASE POINT] keys and enter the FACTORY MODE. Select [CARTRIDGE HOLDER 3] with [ ] or [ ] keys and press [SHEET TYPE] key to enter the GRIT COMPENSATION MODE.
  • Page 78 4 Adjustment Raise the SHEET LOADING LEVER and select the ADJUSTMENT MODE. Keep pressing the [POWER] key until the [POWER] LED starts blinking to enter the ADJUSTMENT MODE. PRINTING MODE : [POWER] LED ON. ADJUSTMENT MODE : [POWER] LED BLINKS. Current settings can be checked by pressing the [CUT [CARTRIDGE HOLDER] LED MEANING...
  • Page 79: Wire Tension Adjustment

    4 Adjustment 4-17 WIRE TENSION ADJUSTMENT WIRE TENSION ADJUSTMENT is designed to ensure the movement of the TOOL CARRIAGE and HEAD CARRIAGE by adding the proper tension to the WIRE. This adjustment must be performed after replacement of the WIRE and Y PULLEY. Remove the RAIL COVER and LEFT SIDE COVER.
  • Page 80 4 Adjustment Adjust the tension with the SCREW B so that it will be 8— 10 lb. SCREW B Make sure to check the tension again after moving the TOOL CARRIAGE back and forth in a whole distance of the GUIDE RAIL. If the tension changes, re-adjust it by following 3 —...
  • Page 81: Stitching Adjustment

    4 Adjustment 4-18 STITCHING ADJUSTMENT STITCHING ADJUSTMENT SHOULDN'T BE PERFORMED FOR ORDINARY SERVICE. This adjustment can decrease or increase the printing density of top and bottom edges of the BAND for a purpose of reducing the BANDING PROBLEM or WHITE LINE between the BANDs. However, the adjustment procedure has not been established perfectly, yet.
  • Page 82 4 Adjustment [THERMAL HEAD DENSITY ADJUSTMENT MODE FLOW CHART (in Factory Mode)] THERMAL HEAD DENSITY ADJUSTMENT MODE [CUT TEST] key [POWER] key STITCHING [COLOR] LED will be ON. AUTO. ADJUSTMENT Send data from PC. ADJUSTMENT MODE [POWER] & [FRONT COVER] LED MODE [POWER] &...
  • Page 83 4 Adjustment Select TOP or BOTTOM edge to be adjusted by [ ] and ] keys. ] key : TOP edge. [FRONT COVER] LED blinks PAPER FEEDING DIRECTION ] key : BOTTOM edge. [BASE POINT] LED blinks TOP EDGE BOTTOM EDGE Status of the STITCHING will be indicated by the [CARTRIDGE HOLDER] LED AMOUNT...
  • Page 84: Grit Eccentricity Adjustment

    4 Adjustment 4-19 GRIT ECCENTRICITY ADJUSTMENT GRIT ECCENTRICITY ADJUSTMENT SHOULDN'T BE PERFORMED FOR ORDINARY SERVICE. This adjustment is designed to ensure the printing quality by calibrating the eccentric amount of the GRIT ROLLER. GRIT ROLLER is eccentric due to the manufacturing tolerance. Sometimes, the eccentricity of GRIT ROLLER could cause dark BANDING or WHITE LINE between BANDs.
  • Page 85 4 Adjustment Make sure to check the followings before this adjustment. 1. Put LINE SPACING MODE to default. (P.95) 2. GRIT CALIBRATION 3. Turn off the FRONT EDGE SENSE MODE. (P.94) Raise the SHEET LOADING LEVER. Turn on the MAIN POWER SW while pressing [POWER], To enter [SHEET TYPE] and [BASE POINT] keys and enter the FACTORY MODE.
  • Page 86 4 Adjustment Raise the SHEET LOADING LEVER. Keep pressing the [POWER] key for a while. When [POWER] key is released [POWER] LED blinks and [PIECE]&[ROLL] LED become ON and enter the ADJUSTMENT MODE. Find the position where the gap between the BANDs is the biggest.
  • Page 87 4 Adjustment [CARTRIDGE HOLDER] LED P O S I T I O N Press [SHEET TYPE] key to save the settings. Turn off the MAIN POWER SW to end. The parameters for the GRIT ECCENTRICITY ADJUSTMENT is put on the GUIDE RAIL. Grit Distance : +8 Eccentricity : Amount- 0 Number= 0...
  • Page 88 4 Adjustment -- MEMO --...
  • Page 89: Supplemental Information

    5 Supplemental Information 5 Supplemental Information 5-1 OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE Main Power SW ON All LEDs blink 5 times and [ROLL] and [CARTRIDGE HOLDER 1] LED DRAM CHECK blink once. Copy All LEDs blink 5 times and [FRONT firmware to DRAM COVER]and [CARTRIDGE HOLDER from FLASH MEMORY.
  • Page 90: Sensor Map

    5 Supplemental Information 5-2 SENSOR MAP RIBBON CARRIAGE SENSOR 1 This sensor detects whether the RIBBON CARTRIDGE is installed or not. Y LIMIT SENSOR This sensor detects the Y Limit. RIBBON CARRIAGE SENSOR 2 This sensor detects the type of RIBBON CARTRIDGE which is installed. SHEET LOAD SENSOR This sensor detects whether the REAR PAPER SENSOR...
  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    6 Trouble Shooting 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 PRINTING SCRATCHY PRINTING/WHITE LINE IN BAND GAP BETWEEN BANDS WHITE LINE IN BAND SCRATCHY PRINTING GAP BETWEEN BANDS Is the LINE SPACING ADJUSTMENT Set the LINE SPACING ADJUSTMENT to Is the Media dirty? Clean the Media with alcohol. for users set to default? default.
  • Page 92 6 Trouble Shooting CUT SHIFTS FROM PRINTING BLURRED PRINT CUT LINE Replace the CARRIAGE BOARD or Is the media set correctly? Set the media correctly. Is THERMISTOR OK? HEAD CARRIAGE. Has the media been accommodated in Adjust HEAD VOLTAGE. Accommodate media in environment. Is the HEAD VOLTAGE OK? environment? Is the Print/Cut Offset correct?
  • Page 93: Cutting

    6 Trouble Shooting 6-2 CUTTING STITCH CUT DISTORTED FIGURE/WAVY LINE Bearing inside Blade Holder rotates Is the blade worn out? Replace the blade. Replace the Blade Holder. smoothly? IBearing in blade holder rotates smoothly? Replace the blade holder. Is the Blade worn out? Replace the Blade.
  • Page 94 6 Trouble Shooting PEN UP/DOWN ERROR Is there cut-line or bad contact in Replace CARRAIGE CABLE. CARRIAGE CABLE? Is carraige solenoid OK? Replace the CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY. Is there cut-line in solenoid wire? Replace the CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY. Is the Solonoid wire connected correctly? Connect the Solenoid wire.
  • Page 95: Others

    6 Trouble Shooting 6-3 OTHERS BROKEN RIBBON CARTRIDGE EXCHANGE ERROR Is the machine used in the correct using Is the HOOK part on the CARTRIDGE Use it in the room temperature of 15ºC ~ Replace or fix the HOOK for the HOLDER distorted or broken? environment? 30ºC.
  • Page 96 6 Trouble Shooting MEDIA SHIFTING TWISTED RIBBON Is the problem only occur with the specific Is vinyl sheet set correctly? Set vinyl sheet correctly. Replace the RIBBON CARTRIDGE. RIBBON CARTRIDGE? Is RIBBON CARTRIDGE rewinded or Fix or replace the RIBBON CARTRIDGE. Is GRIT ROLLER clean? Clean the GRIT ROLLER.
  • Page 97: Supplement

    7 Supplement 7 Supplement DateÅ : 7-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Model Serial No. PC-60 MECHANICAL PARTS Check Points Confirmation Carriage Driving Part 1. Wire Tension Foreign substance Grit Driving Part 1. Drive Gear Cleaning 2. Backlash Loosen 3. Grit Roller Foreign substance Bed/Guide Rail 1.
  • Page 98: User's Dip Sw Setting

    HEAD is down and RIBBON is winded all the time. winded only at CYAN part. NORMAL MODE ECONOMY MODE ROLAND DG CORPORATION does not guarantee the quality of the printing using the Ribbon Economy Mode. The starting point of the printing could be shifted in each BAND.
  • Page 99: Line Spacing Adjustment Mode

    7 Supplement AUTO POWER OFF MODE Auto Power OFF function is to turn off the SUB POWER when PC-60 doesn't receive any command for 1 hour. This function can be disabled by turing bit#10 of the DIP SW. 7-3 LINE SPACING ADJUSTMENT MODE Following table describes the procedure to adjust the LINE SPACING for users.
  • Page 100: Specifications

    7 Supplement 7-4 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Mechanism ..........Media-movement method, Thermal-transfer serial, Automatic cartridge-changing type Acceptable Media Width ......50 mm—610 mm (2"—24") Maximum Work Area ........571.6 mm x 24998 mm (22-1/2" x 984-1/8") Acceptable Media Type ......Adhesive vinyl, thickness 0.23 mm—0.06 mm (0.00906"—0.00591") Tools ............

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