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USER'S MANUAL
Thank you very much for purchasing the PC-60.
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To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of
this product's performance, please be sure to read through this
manual completely and store it in a safe location.
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Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in part, of this
manual is prohibited.
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The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of
this product are subject to change without notice.
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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.
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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
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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 AVIS Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN 431-2103 MODEL NAME : See the MODEL given on the rating plate.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. in the USA and other countries. Copyright © 1997 ROLAND DG CORPORATION...

  • Page 4: To Ensure Safe Use

    Use with other than the included power cord power cord from the electrical outlet, and may lead to fire or electrocution. contact your authorized Roland dealer or service center. Install in a level and stable location. Do not allow liquids, metal objects Otherwise the unit may tip over and cause or flammables inside the machine.
  • Page 5 Do not injure or modify the electrical Do not use with a damaged power power cord, nor subject it to exces- cord or plug, or with a loose electri- sive bends, twists, pulls, binding, or cal outlet. pinching, nor place any object of Use with any other power supply may weight on it.

  • Page 6: About The Labels Affixed To The Unit

    About the Labels Affixed to the Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product. The following figure describes the location. Do not allow hands or hair to come near the platen while the carriage is in motion. N' approchez pas vos mains ni vos cheveux du plateau de travail quand le chariot est en mouvement.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 - Introduction Checking Supplied Items / Part Names and Functions Chapter 1 - Introduction Checking Supplied Items Check the following to make sure that you received all the items that were shipped along with the unit. Blade Blade Holder Power Cord Head Cleaner (Carbide)
  • Page 8 Part Names and Functions Front View Front cover Opening the front cover during printing or cutting causes operation Printing Carriage to be paused. Operation resumes when the front cover is closed. This is where a ribbon cartridge is mounted in No printing or cutting is performed while the front cover is opened.
  • Page 9 Part Names and Functions Operation Panel * "Material setup" refers to the state when material has been loaded and the sheet-loading lever has been lowered. POWER LED PIECE LED / ROLL LED This lights up when the sub power source The corresponding LED flashes when has been switched on.

  • Page 10: Set-Up And Connections

    Set-up and Connections Set-up and Connections Ground the unit with the ground Do not use with any electrical power wire. supply that does not meet the Failure to do so may result in risk of ratings displayed on the unit. electrical shock in the even of a mechanical Use with any other power supply may lead problem.
  • Page 11 Set-up and Connections For IBM PC or PC compatibles * Cables are available separately. One which you are sure matches the model of computer being used should be selected. For Macintosh...

  • Page 12: Installing The Driver

    Installing the DRIVER Installing the DRIVER To perform printing or cutting from a software application, the appropriate software driver must be installed. If you're using ® ® ® Windows 95 as your computing environment, install the "PC-60 DRIVER for windows 95".

  • Page 13: Using With Windows 95

    Installing the DRIVER ® Using with Windows Installation Switch on the computer and start windows ® Insert the "PC-60 DRIVER for Windows ® 95" disk included with the unit. Click [Start]. Double-click the [Add Printer] icon. Point to [Settings], then click [Printers]. Double-Click Click Click [Next >] and follow the messages to complete...
  • Page 14 Installing the DRIVER Driver Setup Follow the steps below to select a port for the software driver. Click [Start]. Click the right mouse button on [Roland Color Point to [Settings], then click [Printers]. CAMM PC-60] and select [Properties]. Click the right mouse Click Click the [Details] tab and select a port.
  • Page 15 Available topics include details of the various settings as well as the "Printing and Cutting Guide" and "If you Think There's a Problem.." Click [Start]. Click the right mouse button on [Roland Color Point to [Settings], then click [Printers]. CAMM PC-60] and select [Properties].

  • Page 16: Using With Windows ® 3.1

    Installing the DRIVER ® Using with Windows Installation ® Switch on the computer and start windows 3.1. In Program Manager, double-click on the icon for the Main group. Double-click on the Control Panel icon, then double- Click click on Printers. Double-Click Double-Click Click [Add >>].
  • Page 17 Driver Setting Follow the steps below to select a port for the software driver. In Program Manager, double-click [Main], then [Control Panel], then [Printers]. Double-Click Under [List of Printers:], select [Roland Color CAMM PC-60] and click [Connect...]. Click Click...
  • Page 18 Installing the DRIVER Make the setting for the connection destination. After making the settings, turn on [Fast Printing Direct to Port] and click [OK]. Click Click If a parallel connection is used for [Print to the following port:], select "LPT1: (Printer Port)". If a serial connection is used, select COM1: or COM2:.
  • Page 19 Installing the DRIVER Using Help If there is something you're not sure about or don't understand when setting up the driver, you can refer to the help screens for that topic. Available topics include details of the various settings as well as the "Printing and Cutting Guide" and "If you Think There's a Problem.."...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 - Basic Operation

    Chapter 2 - Basic Operation 1 DIP Switch Settings Chapter 2 - Basic Operation 1 DIP Switch Settings NOTICE DIP switches settings must be made only when the sub power is turned off key. DIP SW Function SW-1 RS-232C Baud rate 9600 19200 SW-2...

  • Page 21: Powering On

    2 Powering On 2 Powering On Do not allow hands or hair to come near the platen while the carriage is in motion. Failure to do so may result in injury due to sudden movement of the carriage when the power is switched on, when the sheet loading lever is raised or lowered, or when the...

  • Page 22: Loading The Material

    3 Loading the Material 3 Loading the Material Do not allow hands or hair to come Roll material must be placed at a near the platen while the carriage is predetermined shaft position. in motion. Failure to do so may result in falling of the Failure to do so may result in injury due to roll, leading to injury.
  • Page 23 3 Loading the Material Only when using rolled material 1 Pass the stopper onto the shaft to match the width Stopper retaining screws of the roll material to be used. (The shafts (2 pieces), stoppers (2 pieces), and Shaft stopper retaining screws (2 pieces) are included with the stand.) When fitting the stoppers onto the shaft, loosen the stopper retaining screws and pass the stoppers...
  • Page 24 3 Loading the Material Position so that the left-hand edge of the material lies over any one of the grit rollers. Move the material from side to side and position so that the right-hand edge of the material lies over the rightmost grit roller.
  • Page 25 3 Loading the Material Loadable material widths and pinch-roller positions Material The right-hand movable pinch roller can be moved within this range. When loading material with a width other than one indicated above, move the right-hand movable pinch roller. If the PIECE LED and ROLL LED flash at the same time Possible causes are given below.

  • Page 26: To Perform Long Printing/Cutting

    3 Loading the Material To Perform Long Printing/Cutting When performing printing or cutting over a length of 1.5 m (60") or more, first feed out the required length of material. Then follow the steps below to load the material. If the DIP switch (SW-8) has been set to disable the prefeed function, skip steps 6 and 7. Use material that is wider by 50 mm (2") or more than Perform steps 1 through 4 of "3 Loading the the width of the printing or cutting to be performed.

  • Page 27: Installing A Blade

    4 Installing a Blade 4 Installing a Blade NOTICE Do not touch the tip of the blade. This could impair the cutting performance of the blade. To mount the tool holder, insert the tool holder until its collar lies flush against the upper portion of the mounting hole.

  • Page 28: Installing A Ribbon Cartridge

    5 Installing a Ribbon Cartridge 5 Installing a Ribbon Cartridge NOTICE Ribbon cartridges must be installed in cartridge holders, and not mounted directly on the printing carriage. Do not allow the marker seals on the ribbon cartridges to be soiled or scratched. Such damage may result in faulty operation.
  • Page 29 5 Installing a Ribbon Cartridge Installing Ribbon Cartridges When installing a new ribbon cartridge, remove the Take up slack in the in ribbon as shown in the figure. stopper. Side B Turn with a pencil or the like - Do not attempt to rewind the ink ribbon. Rewinding the ink ribbon may cause it to break.

  • Page 30: The Color Led Flashes And Operation Stops

    5 Installing a Ribbon Cartridge The COLOR LED Flashes and Operation Stops... The COLOR LED and a CARTRIDGE HOLDER LED flash at the same time The ink ribbon has been used up. Follow the steps below to replace with a new ribbon cartridge. Operation stops when the ink ribbon runs out.

  • Page 31: Cut Test & Self-Test

    6 Cut Test & Self-test 6 Cut Test & Self-test Do not allow hands or hair to come near the platen while the carriage is in motion. Failure to do so may result in injury due to sudden movement of the carriage when the power is switched on, when the sheet loading lever is raised or lowered, or when the...
  • Page 32 6 Cut Test & Self-test Self-test The PC-60 is equipped with a “self-test” function to allow you to check whether or not it is capable of operating normally. If the PC-60 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.

  • Page 33: Setting The Base Point

    7 Setting the Base Point 7 Setting the Base Point The BASE POINT key is used to set the base point for printing or cutting. The base point can be set anywhere you like on the material, making it possible to print or cut unused portions of the material. The base point can be set after finishing material setup (and lowering the sheet loading lever).

  • Page 34: Downloading Printing/Cutting Data

    8 Downloading Printing/Cutting Date / 9 Pausing and Stopping Operation 8 Downloading Printing/Cutting Date NOTICE When printing a line that is horizontal with respect to the direction of material feed, set the line width to 0.15 mm (0.0059") or more. Printing with a line width less than 0.15 mm (0.0059") may cause the ink ribbon to snap. The unit will begin printing/cutting when it receives printing/cutting data sent from the computer.

  • Page 35: Cutting Off Or Detaching The Material

    10 Cutting Off or Detaching the Material 10 Cutting Off or Detaching the Material Do not allow hands or hair to come near the platen while the carriage is in motion. Failure to do so may result in injury due to sudden movement of the carriage when the power is switched on, when the sheet loading lever is raised or lowered,...

  • Page 36: Powering Off

    11 Powering Off 11 Powering Off When not in use for prolonged 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 switch off the main power while printing is in progress.

  • Page 37: Chapter 3 - User's Reference

    Chapter 3 - User's Reference Tips and Tricks for Printing/Cutting Chapter 3 - User's Reference Tips and Tricks for Printing/Cutting Removing the blank space surrounding a picture Cutting outline Material Stick Adding color to a border Cutting outline Stick Material...
  • Page 38 Tips and Tricks for Printing/Cutting Correcting Line Pitch How to Correct Line Pitch 1 Hold down the BASE POINT key on the panel while you turn the POWER key (sub power) on. The BASE POINT LED and the POWER LED lights up. 2 Pressing the keys changes the displayed CARTRIDGE HOLDER LEDs.

  • Page 39: About The Printing/Cutting Area

    About the Printing/Cutting Area / About the Blade About the Printing/Cutting Area Factory default When DIP switch SW-6 (front When PIECE (material fragment) has edge sense) is ON (enabled) been selected with the SHEET TYPE key 55 mm Pinch roller (left) Pinch roller (left) Pinch roller (left) (2-3/16")

  • Page 40: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Do not touch the area around the printing carriage with the hands. Failure to do so may result in burns. NOTICE Be sure to switch off the main power for the PC-60 before attempting to clean the unit and platen or using head cleaner to clean the printing head.

  • Page 41: What To Do If

    What to Do If... What to Do If... NOTICE If you want to completely stop the operation of the PC-60, press the key. If the sub power cannot be switched off, then switch off the main power. In such cases, however, the printing head remains in contact with the sheet, and attempting to pull out the sheet or move the carriage while in this state which may damage the head.
  • Page 42 What to Do If... Is the cleaning pad free of dust or dam- A dusty or damaged cleaning pad may destroy the printing head. Gently wipe age? away any adhering dust or grime. Also, if the cleaning pad becomes damaged, replace it immediately. Has the cleaning pad deteriorated? Continuing to use a cleaning pad that has deteriorated may impair printing quality.
  • Page 43 All operations except for switching off the main power are disabled at this time. Switch the main power off and back on. If the unit still doesn't recover, note which two LEDs flash once and contact your vendor or the nearest Roland DG Corp. Sales Center.

  • Page 44: Specifications Of Pc-60

    Specifications of PC-60 PC-60 Specifications of P C - 6 0 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 24,998 mm (22-1/2"—984-1/8") Acceptable Media Type Adhesive vinyl, thickness 0.23 mm—0.06 mm (0.00906"—0.00237") Tools Cutter: blade &...
  • Page 45 Specifications of PC-60 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...
  • Page 46 MEMO...
  • Page 47 The enclosed Roland product is a single user version.

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