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- Page 1 USER'S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing this product. 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. Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibited.
- Page 2 For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Step 3: Perform Cutting ......................... 34 Step 4: Apply the Cut Material ...................... 36 Chapter 4: Mastering the STIKA ...................... 37 4-1 Optimizing the Cutting Quality for the Material ..................38 Check the Cutting Quality for the Material ..................38 Adjusting the Blade Extension Amount .................. - Page 4 Contents Chapter 5: Maintenance ........................47 5-1 Maintenance ................................48 Cleaning the Blade Tip ........................48 Cleaning the Blade Holder ......................48 Cleaning the Main Unit ......................... 48 5-2 Replacing Consumables ............................49 Replacing the Blade ........................49 Replacing the Blade Protector ....................... 50 Chapter 6: Appendix ...........................
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Page 5: Read This First
You can use your own designs to create original stickers. User’s Manual (this document) p 28 CutStudio STIKA Sticker You can use STIKA in combination with a printer to create stickers with images. Windows Advanced Guide (electronic format) Sticker with image CutStudio Printer STIKA ➢You can use the included Adobe Illustrator software plug-in "CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator"... - Page 6 CorelDRAW CutStudio STIKA Sticker ➢You can use the included software "STIKA Navi" to operate STIKA from your computer. Operation is simple; just follow the instructions displayed on your computer screen. • STIKA Navi Overview Windows Advanced Guide (electronic format) You can run a material jam test.
- Page 7 ➢You can use the included software plug-in "CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator" to make stickers with data created in Illustrator. • Software plug-in overview, installation method User's Manual (this document) p 23 You can create stickers with data created in Illustrator. Macintosh Cutting Guide (electronic format) Illustrator STIKA Sticker CutStudio...
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Page 8: To Ensure Safe Use
To Ensure Safe Use Improper handling or operation of this machine may result in injury or damage to property. Points which must be observed to prevent such injury or damage are described as follows. About WARNING and CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe WARNING injury should the unit be used improperly. - Page 9 To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may cause injury WARNING CAUTION Keep children away from the machine. Caution: cutting tool. The machine includes areas and components This machine has an internal tool. To avoid in- that pose a hazard to children and may result in jury, handle the tool with care.
- Page 10 To Ensure Safe Use Danger of electrical short, shock, electrocution, or fire WARNING WARNING Connect to an electrical outlet that com- Handle the power cord, plug, and electri- plies with this machine's ratings (for volt- cal outlet correctly and with care. Never age, frequency, and current).
- Page 11 To Ensure Safe Use Important notes about the power cord, plug, and electrical outlet Never place any object on top or subject to Never allow to get wet. damage. Never bend or twist with undue force. Never make hot. Never pull with undue force. Dust may cause fire.
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Page 12: Important Notes On Handling And Use
Important Notes on Handling and Use This machine is a precision device. To ensure the full performance of this machine, be sure to observe the following important points. Failure to observe these may not only result in loss of performance, but may also cause malfunction or breakdown. -
Page 13: Chapter 1: Setup Preparation
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Page 14: Included Items
1-1 Included Items The following items are packed together with the unit. Make sure they are all present and accounted for. AC adapter: 1 Power cord: 1 USB cable: 1 Replaceable blade protector: 1 * The shape depends on the model. Blade holder: 1 Test-use material Test-use application tape... -
Page 15: Part Names
* Sheet adjustment lever USB connector Power button Power light * The SV-15 has sheet adjustment levers on the left and right. The SV-12/8 has a sheet adjustment lever only on the right. Sheet feed knob Chapter 1: Setup Preparation... -
Page 16: Installing
1-3 Installing Deciding On an Installation Site Install in a stable location offering good operating conditions. An unsuitable location can cause accident, faulty operation, or breakdown. Never use out of doors or in any location where exposure to water or high humid- WARNING ity may occur. -
Page 17: Removing The Packing Materials
1-3 Installing Removing the Packing Materials Tape and packing materials are attached to the machine to protect it from shocks during transportation. When instal- lation is complete, remove these materials. ➢Remove all packing materials. Any that remain may cause faulty operation or breakdown when the power is switched on. -
Page 18: Connecting The Cables
1-3 Installing Connecting the Cables Connect to an electrical outlet that complies with this machine's ratings (for volt- WARNING age, frequency, and current). Incorrect voltage or insufficient current may cause fire or electrical shock. WARNING Handle the power cord, plug, and electrical outlet correctly and with care. Never use any article that is damaged. -
Page 19: Chapter 2: Installing Software
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Page 20: About The Included Software
I STIKA Navi This is software that lets you operate the machine from Windows. It can be used to move the blade and test the material feed. It is automatically installed when the STIKA driver is installed. I Roland CutStudio Roland CutStudio is software that allows you to create cutting data and easily perform cutting operations. -
Page 21: If You're Using A Windows
Memory (RAM) 128 MB or more recommended Free hard-disk space required for 10 MB installation System Requirements for the STIKA Driver Operating Systems Windows 98 SE (Second Edition)/Me/2000/XP Computer 1) Computers preinstalled with Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP at the time of purchase (This includes such computers later upgraded to Windows Me/2000/XP.) -
Page 22: Installing The Software
Installing the Software Installing the Driver STIKA Navi is installed along with the driver. Do Not Connect to Computer Until Instructed Do not connect the machine to the computer until instructed to do so. Failure to follow the correct procedure may make installation impossible. - Page 23 2-2 If You're Using a Windows Installing CutStudio Install the cutting software "CutStudio." Procedure – Display the setup menu of the Roland STIKA Soft- ware Package. — Click [Install]. The setup window appears. ˜ Thereafter, follow the instructions in the messages to complete installation and setup.
- Page 24 2-2 If You're Using a Windows Installing the Windows Advanced Guide Procedure – Display the setup menu of the Roland STIKA Soft- ware Package. — Click [Install]. The setup window appears. ˜ Thereafter, follow the instructions in the messages to complete installation and setup.
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Page 25: If You're Using A Macintosh
2-3 If You're Using a Macintosh System Requirements Your Macintosh must fulfill the following requirements in order to use STIKA for cutting operations. OS: Mac OS 9 or later (Adobe Illustrator 9/10/CS run without problem) Installing the Software The included CD-ROM contains the "Mac OS Installation and Setup Guide," which explains how to install and set up the software and Macintosh Cutting Guide. -
Page 27: Chapter 3: Performing Cutting
Chapter 3: Performing Cutting This describes basic cutting operations under Windows. For other opera- tions not covered in this chapter, refer to the "Windows Advanced Guide" (electronic format). -
Page 28: What To Know Before Cutting
T h e f o l l o w i n g m a t e r i a l s c a n b e u s e d w i t h t h i s m a c h i n e . SV-15... - Page 29 3-1 What to Know Before Cutting Chapter 3: Performing Cutting...
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Page 30: Cutting
SV-15/12 ··· Sideways (Landscape) SV-8 ··· Lengthwise (Portrait) If you are using the SV-15 model, change the loadable material width to 280 to 305 mm (11 to 12 in.). p 29 "Changing Loadable Material Width (for SV-15)" Chapter 3: Performing Cutting... - Page 31 Changing Loadable Material Width (for SV-15) In the SV-15 model, you can change the loadable material width to match the material being loaded (360 to 381 mm (14-1/8 to 15 in.) or 280 to 305 mm (11 to 12 in.)). Change the pinch roller location and driver settings to change the width.
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Page 32: Step 2: Create Cutting Data
3-2 Cutting Step 2: Create Cutting Data Use the cutting software "CutStudio" to create cutting data. Refer to "Roland CutStudio Online Help" for a detailed explanation of CutStudio operations and features. ➢If you are using Windows 2000/XP, log on to Windows as "Administrator" right. Start CutStudio. - Page 33 Set the cutting range to match the loaded material size. For the width, click [ ] to select either 250 (9.84 in.) or 340 mm (13.39 in.) (SV-15 only). (* Set to 250 mm (9.84 in.) if you are using the included test-use material.) The width cannot be changed on the SV-12/8 models.
- Page 34 3-2 Cutting Insert text and shapes to create the cutting data. In this example, we'll enter the word "SALE" as the text and draw a frame around it to make it easier to peel of f later. – Click [ —...
- Page 35 3-2 Cutting š Click [ Use the mouse to select an area containing the text and the rectangle. When you select this, the line turns blue. Move the position to the top of the window, near the origin point. Origin point Move the pointer to inside the text.
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Page 36: Step 3: Perform Cutting
3-2 Cutting Step 3: Perform Cutting Before cutting, verify that Step 1 "Load Material" and Step 2 "Create Cutting Data" preparation have been completed. Procedure – Press the power button and turn the machine The power light flashes. The cutting carriage moves to the left edge of the machine. - Page 37 The cutting carriage returns to the left edge. If you need to cut the material again, first remove and then reload it. ➢You can also cancel a cutting operation from STIKA Navi. For more information, refer to the "Windows Advanced Guide" (electronic format).
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Page 38: Step 4: Apply The Cut Material
3-2 Cutting Step 4: Apply the Cut Material Use application tape to affix the cut material. Cut the application tape to the required size for use. Before applying, thoroughly clean the surface where you want to affix the material to remove any dust or grease. Procedure –... -
Page 39: Chapter 4: Mastering The Stika
Chapter 4: Mastering the STIKA This describes in details how to adjust the blade extension amount, how to correct the angle of the loaded material, and how to create cutting data. -
Page 40: Optimizing The Cutting Quality For The Material
The blade cuts into the backing paper The blade cuts through the backing paper Optimal blade The blade extension The blade extension The material curls during cutting extension amount is too short is too long Retract the blade. Chapter 4: Mastering the STIKA... -
Page 41: Adjusting The Blade Extension Amount
* Suggested point The optimal setting has been achieved when there are faint lines on the backing paper when a cutting test is Blade executed. Backing paper Amount of blade is portion approximately equal to cutting-in amount Chapter 4: Mastering the STIKA... -
Page 42: Correcting The Angle Of The Loaded Material
Sheet adjustment lever — Move the material backward and forward and align the left edge of the material with the guide line. Guide line ˜ Lower the sheet adjustment lever to fix the material in place. Chapter 4: Mastering the STIKA... -
Page 43: About Creating Cutting Data
To change the text design, click the [ ] in the field under- neath Font and select the desired font. Click [OK]. The font design and size are modified. For more information about the [Properties] screen, refer to "Roland CutStudio Online Help." Chapter 4: Mastering the STIKA... - Page 44 When cutting small text, draw a square around each character. Drag. š Click [Save]. The [Save As] screen appears. › For "Save in," choose the folder you want. Enter the file name, then click [Save]. The data you created is saved. Chapter 4: Mastering the STIKA...
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Page 45: Creating Contour Data By Reading A Bmp/Jpg Format File
High-resolution data takes longer for CutStudio to read. 72 dpi 300 dpi Procedure – Click [File], then click [Import]. The [Import] screen appears. — Select the desired file. Click [Open]. The read data is laid out. Chapter 4: Mastering the STIKA... - Page 46 The image contour is detected. › You can use the object tool to reshape the im- age if needed. For more information about how to use the object tool, refer to "Roland CutStudio Online Help." Object tool Chapter 4: Mastering the STIKA...
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Page 47: Deleting Undesired Cutting Lines
To select all contour lines on the CutStudio screen, click [Edit] – [Select All]. Hold down the Shift key and click contour lines to se- lect only those desired. ™ Click [Object] – [Integrate Polylines]. The separated contour line is made whole. Chapter 4: Mastering the STIKA... -
Page 48: Applying Large Materials
Adjust the material location and angle. ™ Use a commercially available squeegee or the flat part of a ruler to remove all remaining mois- ture. š Once all water has evaporated, slowly peel off the application tape. Chapter 4: Mastering the STIKA... -
Page 49: Chapter 5: Maintenance
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Page 50: Maintenance
5-1 Maintenance When cleaning, unplug the machine's power cord and remove all material. Cleaning the Blade Tip CAUTION Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers. Doing so may result in injury. Dust and material adhesive can collect on the tip of the blade and degrade cutting performance. Remove any dust or material adhesive adhering to the blade tip. -
Page 51: Replacing Consumables
5-2 Replacing Consumables Replacing the Blade If you adjust the blade amount and implement a cutting test several times, and the machine still does not properly cut the material, the blade tip may be worn or damaged. Replace with a new blade. Before replacing the blade, remove the material. -
Page 52: Replacing The Blade Protector
Peel the blade protector from the main unit. Use a commercially available retractable knife to fa- cilitate removal. If you are using the SV-15, raise the left/right sheet adjustment levers and remove the blade protector. * Do not place your hands in front of the direction that you are moving the retractable knife. - Page 53 5-2 Replacing Consumables š Peel off the double-sided tape and affix the blade protector. › For the SV-15, lower the left/right sheet adjust- ment levers. Sheet adjustment levers Chapter 5: Maintenance...
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Page 55: Chapter 6: Appendix
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Page 56: What To Do If
6-1 What to Do If This section describes what to do if you encounter a prob- Is there a build-up of material adhesive or dust within lem while using the machine. Refer to this first, before as- the blade holder? Take off the tip of the blade holder and remove any pieces suming that a malfunction has occurred. -
Page 57: The Material Shifts During Cutting
6-1 What to Do If — Is the blade extension amount optimal? Display [System Properties]. Check whether the blade extension amount has been ad- justed. Windows XP p 39 "Adjusting the Blade Extension Amount" Click the [Start] menu, then right-click [My Computer]. -
Page 58: Uninstalling The Driver
6-1 What to Do If š š Close the [Device Manager] and click [OK]. Type in the information shown below, then click [OK]. › Detach the USB cable connected to the com- puter. œ Restart Windows, and refer to "Uninstalling the driver"... -
Page 59: Shaft Lubrication
6-2 Shaft Lubrication The material may not cut properly if dust and material adhesive adhere to the cutting carriage guide shaft. If the following symptoms are present, remove the shaft cover and lubricate the shaft located as indicated in the figure. Use a machine oil to lubricate. -
Page 60: Cutting Range
1100 mm SV-8 (6-1/4 in.) (39-5/16 in.) (7-13/16 to 8-7/16 in.) (43-1/4 in.) · The required margin to send the material forward/back is taken. When using the SV-15 When using the SV-12/8 Pinch rollers Pinch rollers Blade holder Blade holder Margin... -
Page 61: Locations Of The Power Rating And Serial Number Labels
6-4 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Serial number This is require when you seek maintenance, servicing, or support. Never peel off the label or let it get dirty. Power rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the requirements for voltage, frequency, and amperage given here. -
Page 62: Specifications
6-5 Specifications SV-15 SV-12 SV-8 Cutting method Media-moving method Maximum cutting Width: 340 mm (13-3/8 in.) Width: 250 mm (9-13/16 in.) Width: 160 mm (6-1/4 in.) range Length: 1000 mm (39-5/16 in.) Length: 1000 mm (39-5/16 in.) Length: 1000 mm (39-5/16 in.) - Page 64 Please read this agreement before opening the sealed disk package Opening the sealed disk package implies your acceptance of the terms and conditions of this agreement. Roland License Agreement Roland DG Corporation ("Roland") grants you a non-assignable and non-exclusive right to use the COMPUTER PROGRAMS in the disk package ("Software") under this agreement with the following terms and conditions.
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