Roland CX-500 Startup Manual

Roland CX-500 Startup Manual

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CX-500/400/300
Startup Manual
BE SURE TO READ THIS FIRST
Thank you very much for purchasing this product. This document describes the included
items and accessories, program installation and setup, and other important matters. Be sure
to read this manual before use.
Contents
Part 1 Getting Started ................................................................................ 1
1-1. Accessories ................................................................................................................................. 2
1-2. Examples of System Configuration Using the Included Programs ...........................................3
1-3. Documentation for the Machine ................................................................................................4
1-4. Viewing Manuals in Electronic Format .....................................................................................5
Part 2 Windows Section ............................................................................ 7
2-1. System Requirements .................................................................................................................8
2-2. Using the CAMM-1 Driver with a Printer-cable Connection ................................................... 9
2-3. Using the CAMM-1 Driver with a USB Connection ............................................................. 10
2-4. Installing and Setting Up Roland CutChoice ......................................................................... 13
Part 3 Macintosh Section ........................................................................ 15
3-1. System Requirements .............................................................................................................. 16
3-2. Installing and Setting Up Roland CutChoice ......................................................................... 17

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    2-2. Using the CAMM-1 Driver with a Printer-cable Connection ........... 9 2-3. Using the CAMM-1 Driver with a USB Connection ............. 10 2-4. Installing and Setting Up Roland CutChoice ................. 13 Part 3 Macintosh Section ................ 15 3-1. System Requirements ......................16...
  • Page 2 Roland CutChoice™ is a trademark of Roland DG Corporation. Windows ® and Windows NT ® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft ® Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the USA and other countries.
  • Page 3 Checking the Accessories ....................2 1-2. Examples of System Configuration Using the Included Programs ......... 3 Configuration using Roland CutChoice (Windows/Macintosh) ........3 Configuration using the CAMM-1 driver (Windows) ........... 3 1-3. Documentation for the Machine ..........4 Included Documents ....................... 4 1-4.
  • Page 4: Part 1 Getting Started

    Check the following to make sure that you received all the items that were shipped together with the machine. Power Cord Blade Holder (XD-CH3) Blade Alignment Tool CD-ROM Startup Manual Replacement Blade for Roland Software Package Cable Clamp (This manual) Separating Knife / CutChoice installer CD To Ensure Safe Use...
  • Page 5: Examples Of System Configuration Using The Included Programs

    Configuration using Roland CutChoice (Windows/Macintosh) Roland CutChoice is a cutting-use plug-in that is compatible with Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW. It lets you perform high-quality cutting for artwork designed using Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW. It is compatible with Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW for Windows, and with Adobe Illustrator for the Macintosh.
  • Page 6: Documentation For The Machine

    Please be sure to read it before use. Startup Manual This manual. Be sure to read this before use. The user's manual for the CX-500/400/300 is in electronic format, and is on the included CD-ROM. A printed version is not included. You can easily CX-500/400/300 User's Manual view it on your computer running Windows or your Macintosh.
  • Page 7: Viewing Manuals In Electronic Format

    (2) Click the button. appears automatically. Click the [Click here] message, then choose the name of the model you're using (CX-500, CX-400 or CX-300). Click the [Read User's Manual] button. Acrobat Reader starts and the user's manual is displayed. * When you click the button for the first time, the program for install- ing and setting up Acrobat Reader may start.
  • Page 8: Online Help For The Camm-1 Driver

    Windows 2000 : Click [Start] - [Settings] - [Printers]. Windows XP : Click [Start] - [Control Panel]. Click [Printers and Other Hardwares]. Click [Printers and Faxes]. Right-click the printer icon for the CX-500/400/300, then click [Printing Preferences]. The [Layout] tab appears. Click the [Advanced] button.
  • Page 9: Part 2 Windows Section

    Step 1 : Installing the USB Driver ................10 Step 2 : Installing the CAMM-1 Driver ..............12 Step 3 : Making the Setting for the CX-500/400/300 ..........12 2-4. Installing and Setting Up Roland CutChoice ....... 13 Step 1 : Install the Drivers ................... 13 Step 2 : Install and Set Up Roland CutChoice ............
  • Page 10: System Requirements

    USB operation, check with the manufacturer of the computer. • Use a shielded USB cable having a length of 3 meters or less. Do not use a USB hub or the like. System Requirements for Roland CutChoice (Windows) Processor...
  • Page 11: Using The Camm-1 Driver With A Printer-Cable Connection

    Place the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The menu screen appears automatically. Click the [Click here] message, then choose the name of the model you're using (CX-500, CX-400 or CX-300). Click the [Install] button. * Clicking the [Readme] button displays information about the driver.
  • Page 12: Using The Camm-1 Driver With A Usb Connection

    Place the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The menu screen appears automatically. Switch on the CX-500/400/300 and connect the USB cable. The [Add New Hardware Wizard] appears. Click [Next]. Select [Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)], then click [Next].
  • Page 13 Windows Me Place the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The menu screen appears automatically. Switch on the CX-500/400/300 and connect the USB cable. The [Add New Hardware Wizard] appears. Click [Next]. Select [Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended)], then click [Next].
  • Page 14: Step 2 : Installing The Camm-1 Driver

    Step 3 : Making the Setting for the CX-500/400/300 Use the display menus for the CX-500/400/300 to set [AXIS ROTATE] to [0 deg]. For more information, see the CX-500/400/300 User's Manual, and under "5-2. Details of the Origin-point Location and Cutting Area," refer to "Coordinate Rotation Settings."...
  • Page 15: Installing And Setting Up Roland Cutchoice

    Step 1 : Install the Drivers Before you install and set up Roland CutChoice, go to "2-3. Using the CAMM-1 Driver with a USB Connection" and follow steps 1 and 2 to install a USB driver and the CAMM-1 driver.
  • Page 17: Part 3 Macintosh Section

    System Requirements for USB Connection ..............16 System Requirements for Roland CutChoice (Macintosh) ......... 16 3-2. Installing and Setting Up Roland CutChoice ....... 17 Step 1 : Install and Set Up Roland CutChoice ............17 Step 2 : Making the Setting for the CX-500/400/300 ..........17...
  • Page 18: System Requirements

    USB operation, check with the manufacturer of the computer. • Use a shielded USB cable having a length of 3 meters or less. Do not use a USB hub or the like. System Requirements for Roland CutChoice (Macintosh) Processor...
  • Page 19: Installing And Setting Up Roland Cutchoice

    Step 2 : Making the Setting for the CX-500/400/300 Use the display menus for the CX-500/400/300 to set [AXIS ROTATE] to [90 deg]. For more information, see the CX-500/400/300 User's Manual, and under "5-2. Details of the Origin-point Location and Cutting Area," refer to "Coordinate Rotation Settings."...
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