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Roland ColorCamm PC-12 User Manual

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PC-12
U S E R ' S
M A N U A L
Thank you very much for purchasing the PC-12.
•
To ensure correct and safe usage with a full under-
standing 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.
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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 product.
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Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any
direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur
with respect to any article made using this product.

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  • Page 1 PC-12 U S E R ' S M A N U A L Thank you very much for purchasing the PC-12. • To ensure correct and safe usage with a full under- standing of this product's performance, please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location.

  • Page 2: For Canada

    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

    Table of Contents To Ensure Safe Use ..........................3 About the Labels Affixed to the Unit ....................5 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ....................... 6 À propos des étiquettes collées sur l'appareil ................8 Part 1 Getting Started 1.1 Checking the Included Items ..................... 9 1.2 What You Can Do ........................
  • Page 4 Adobe Illustrator is registered trademark or trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. CorelDRAW is registered trademark of COREL Corporation. Other companey names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respectire holders. http://www.rolanddg.com/ Copyright © 2001 Roland DG Corporation...

  • Page 5: To Ensure Safe Use

    (i.e., emitting smoke, burning odor, unusual noise, or the like). Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately switch off the power, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or service center.
  • Page 6 Do not use with a damaged power Do not attempt to unplug the power cord or plug, or with a loose cord with wet hands. electrical outlet. Doing so may result in electrical Use with any other shock. power supply may lead to fire or electrocution.

  • Page 7: 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 figures describe the locations of these messages and what they mean. Model name Rating label Use a rated power supply. Keep hands and hair away from the platen when the carriage is in motion.

  • Page 8: Pour Utiliser En Toute Sécurité

    Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Avis sur les avertissements Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de décès ou de blessure grave en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil. Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de blessure ou de dommage matériel en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil. * Par dommage matériel, il est entendu dommage ou tout autre effet indésirable sur la maison, tous les meubles et même les animaux domestiques.
  • Page 9 Ne pas utiliser avec une fiche ou un Ne pas essayer de débrancher le fil fil électrique endommagé ou avec avec des mains mouillées. une prise mal fixée. Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait provoquer des décharges provoquer un...

  • Page 10: À Propos Des Étiquettes Collées Sur L'appareil

    À propos des étiquettes collées sur l'appareil Ces étiquettes sont collées à l'extérieur de l'appareil. Les dessins suivants indiquent l'endroit et le contenu des messages. Nom du modèle Etiquette des caractéristiques èlectriques. Utiliser l alimentation appropriée. Ne pas laisser vos cheveux ou vos mains à...

  • Page 11: Part 1 Getting Started

    Ink-ribbon cartridges (resin) Cleaning pads Media base Media cover Media blade Blade holder Test-use media PC-12 ColorCAMM DRIVER for Windows® CD-ROM Roland ColorChoice® Power cord Head cleaner User's Manual for PC-12 User's Manual (this document) Roland ColorChoice® for PC-12 CD-ROM...

  • Page 12: What You Can Do

    1.2 What You Can Do Easy Printing and Cutting from Compatible Programs With the PC-12, you can make labels, stickers, and other items by following a procedure like the one below. Use a compatible program to lay out photos, figures, and text, then draw the lines for cutting.

  • Page 13: Types Of Ink And Media Used

    Part 1 Getting Started Types of Ink and Media Used With the PC-12, you can use ink-ribbon cartridges using either resin inks or wax inks. Resin Inks Resin inks (ribbon-cartridge type) allow printing that offers excellent resistance to fading and rubbing while maintaining good color development.

  • Page 14: Part Names And Functions

    Part 1 Getting Started 1.3 Part Names and Functions This describes the names of the parts of the PC-12 and how they work. Read this when you want to know more about the locations and operation of the parts described in this manual.
  • Page 15 Part 1 Getting Started Release lever (blue) Use this when media is jammed. Press the lever down and pull out the media. When you close the front cover, the lever returns PE lever to its original position. This lever is for detecting whether media is present.

  • Page 16: Rear View

    Located near the top of the PC-12 are two buttons and three LEDs. Your control the PC-12 by pressing the buttons to eject media and viewing the lights to check the status. Together, these buttons and lights make up the operation panel.

  • Page 17: Indicator Lights

    [ready] light, pressing the [ready/insert] button performs forced printing of data already received and ejects the media. Indicator Lights [error] light This light stays dark when the PC-12 is running normally, and flashes when an error occurs. A description of any error that occurs appears on the monitor.

  • Page 18: Part 2 Installing The Driver

    Part 2 Installing the Driver 2.1 Installation In order to output data to the PC-12 from a Windows-based program, you need to install the driver for the PC-12 on the computer you're using. Follow the steps below to install the driver.
  • Page 19 Click the [Readme] button to display the Readme file. This If your computer is lets you read the latest information that could not be connected to the Internet, the Roland DG Corp. included in the user's manual. Please be sure to read it website appears. before use.
  • Page 20 [Setup Complete] screen. After you have finished step 8, use a USB cable to connect the computer and the PC-12, then turn on the PC-12. The driver for the PC-12 is automatically registered with the Windows system, and the installation operation ends.

  • Page 21: Reinstalling And Deleting

    You can carry out the following operations on the installed driver as required. * If you have just finished installing the driver for the PC-12, the following operations are not necessary. When you are changing how the computer and the machine are connected (that is, changing from a parallel cable to a NOTICE USB cable or vice versa), first delete the existing driver, then reinstall.
  • Page 22 Part 2 Installing the Driver The [WARNING] screen appears. If the PC-12 is connected to the computer and powered up, system information may not be updated correctly. Be sure to turn off the PC-12. Click [Next]. The driver is deleted.

  • Page 23: Part 3 Getting Ready

    Part 3 Getting Ready Part 3 Getting Ready 3.1 Installation and Connection 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.

  • Page 24: Attaching The Media Base

    Part 3 Getting Ready Attaching the Media Base Use the machine with the media base attached. The media base is designed for loading roll media. The requires installation space for the machine with the media base attached is 900 (W) x 600 (D) x 500 (H) mm (35-7/16 (W) x 23-5/8 (D) x 19-11/16 (H) in.).

  • Page 25: Connecting The Power Cord

    Part 3 Getting Ready Connecting the Power Cord Use the included power cord to connect the machine to an electrical outlet. When you connect the machine to an electrical outlet, the machine performs setup for approximately five seconds. During this interval the three lights on the operation panel light up. When setup ends the lights go out. You cannot switch on the power to the machine while the lights are illuminated.

  • Page 26: Switching The Power On And Off

    USB port 3.2 Switching the Power On and Off Follow the steps below to switch the power to the PC-12 and the computer on and off. NOTICE When you turn on the PC-12, it performs initialization. Note that if media is supplies at this time, the media is severed.

  • Page 27: Installing Ink-Ribbon Cartridges

    Location of the Holders Where the Ink-ribbon Cartridges Are Installed The PC-12 determines the type and color of the ink-ribbon cartridges installed in the ink-ribbon cartridge holder, and automatically picks up the required ink-ribbon cartridges from the cartridge holders during printing. This means that you may install any color in any ink-ribbon cartridge holder.

  • Page 28: To Install Ink-Ribbon Cartridges

    Install ink-ribbon cartridges with side B facing up. If an ink cartridge is with side B facing down, the unit determines that the ink cartridge is not installed or is upside down, and the [error] light on the PC-12 flashes.
  • Page 29 Insert a pencil or slack in the ink ribbon. the like and turn. Switch off the power to the PC-12 and press the front-cover eject button. When the internal lock is released, open the front cover gently while supporting it with your hands.

  • Page 30: Replacing An Ink Cartridge

    Pattern of silver and black stripes - When an ink cartridge is used up a message appears on the monitor and the [error] light on the PC-12 flashes. - Remove any used-up ink cartridges.
  • Page 31 Part 3 Getting Ready Switch off the power to the PC-12 and press the front-cover eject button. When the internal lock is released, open the front cover gently while supporting it with your hands. Grasp the ink-ribbon cartridge at the center with your...

  • Page 32: Installing And Adjusting The Blade

    Doing so may cause the ink cartridges to come loose or result in breakdown. Installing a Blade When you are using the PC-12 for the first time, or when you are replacing the blade with a new one, follow the steps below to install a blade in the blade holder.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Blade Tip

    Confirming the Cutting Quality You can check the cutting quality of media even when no blade holder is installed on the PC-12. Note, however, that this method is used as a general guide to avoid over-extending the blade tip. Even after you have performed adjustment using this method, be sure to carry out a cutting test to verify the cutting quality for the media.

  • Page 34: Installing The Blade Holder

    Install a blade holder with blade installed into the tool carriage of the PC-12. NOTICE Before you first turn on the power after purchasing the PC-12, the place where you install the blade holder may not be visible. Be sure to switch the power on once, then off again.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Blade

    When replacing the blade, remove the blade holder from the tool carriage. When adjusting the blade tip as well, first remove the blade holder, then adjust the blade tip. Removing the Blade Holder Switch off the power to the PC-12. Press the front-cover eject button, and after the inside Front-cover eject...

  • Page 36: Loading Media

    Take out the blade. 3.5 Loading Media You carry out operations such as loading and severing media while the PC-12 is switched on. If the power is not on, connect the power cord and press the [power] button to turn on the machine.

  • Page 37: Loading Roll Media

    Part 3 Getting Ready Loading Roll Media Orient the roll media as shown in the figure, place it in the Bring flush against the right stopper. media base, and bring it flush against the right stopper. Stopper Media guide Cutter guide If the leading edge of the roll media is not straight, use a commercially available cutter knife or the like to cut it straight.

  • Page 38: Feeding The Media

    Cutting Off the Media After Printing Making the following setting in the [Roland PC-12] dialog box causes the media to be cut off page by page during printing. - At the [Media/Cuttings] page, in the [Media Handling] field, select the check box for [Cur Media After Printing].

  • Page 39: When Not In Use

    Part 3 Getting Ready Press down the release lever and gently pull out the media. Release lever Close the front cover gently while supporting the left and right sides of the cover with your hands. Make sure the inside lock has engaged. 3.6 When Not in Use When the machine will not be in use for a prolonged period, unplug the...

  • Page 40: When Not In Use For A Prolonged Period

    Part 3 Getting Ready When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period Switching Off the Power When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period Press the [power] button on the operation panel to switch off the power. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Storing Media Store media in plastic bags to prevent buildup of dust and grime.

  • Page 41: Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing And Cutting

    Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting Now that you've finished setting up the PC-12, let's try outputting printing or cutting data created using a program that is compatible with the PC-12.

  • Page 42: Output Results Of The Printing Test

    Cutting Test You can carry out a cutting test from the [Roland PC-12 Properties] dialog box. When you are using the included test-use media, go to [User Defined Printing Size] and set [Width] to 290 mm (11-3/8 in.) . For information on how to make the setting, go to "4.2 Output from a Compatible Program"...
  • Page 43 Make sure that 76 mm (3 in.) or more of media has been fed out from the PC-12, then click [OK]. (You can be sure that the fed-out length is 76 mm (3 in.) or more if the end of the fed-out media reaches the surface of the table where the PC-12 is installed) The Status Monitor appears and the cutting test runs.

  • Page 44: Output From A Compatible Program

    Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting 4.2 Output from a Compatible Program This section describes the steps up through performing output to the PC-12 of data created using a program that is compatible with the PC-12. NOTICE Set the line width for the printing data created with the program to 0.15 mm or more.
  • Page 45 Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting The [Roland PC-12] dialog box appears. Click the [Media/Cuttings] tab to display the [Media/ Cuttings] page. In the [Media Size] field, click [User Defined...]. When the drop-down menu appears, choose [User Defined...].
  • Page 46 [Media Size] field, then selecting the printing size. At the [User Defined Printing Size] dialog box, click [OK]. At the [Roland PC-12] dialog box, go back to the [Media/ The specified printing size is displayed. Cuttings] page. The printing size you specified is displayed.

  • Page 47: Specifying The Cutting Line

    Use RGB for the Color When data is output to the PC-12, color information is sent as RGB values. Be sure to specify an RGB value to ensure correct recognition as the cutting line color.
  • Page 48 Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting Specify [0.01 pt] as the width of the line that is to be the cutting line. Use the Minimum Value for the Line Width If you're using a different program, specify the minimum available value for the width of the line that is to be the cutting line.

  • Page 49: Executing Printing And Cutting

    At the [Roland PC-12] dialog box, go to the [Media/Cuttings] page, and in the [Media Handling] field, clear the [Form Feed] check box, then carry out only printing. Then select the check box and carry out cutting.
  • Page 50 For the RGB value, type in the value you specified in step 2 of "Specifying the Cutting Line." After you have made the setting, click [OK]. When the [Roland PC-12] dialog box reappears, click the [Image Settings] tab to display the [Image Settings] dialog box.

  • Page 51: Status Monitor

    Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting Status Monitor The Status Monitor appears when printing starts. The Status Monitor displays the status of the PC-12 and the progress of printing. When printing ends, the Status Monitor automatically disappears. For Windows 95/98/Me...

  • Page 52: Part 5 Many Kinds Of Printing And Settings

    Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings With the PC-12, you can perform printing using a wide variety of print modes and printing methods depending on the type of document to print, the type of media used, and the ink-ribbon cartridges.

  • Page 53: Printing On Resin-Use Media

    Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings Printing on Resin-use Media You can perform the following kinds of printing using resin-use media. Printing Colors in Different Order In the [Select Ink Cartridge(s)] field, [YMCK] and [CMYK] indicate the sequence of the ink-ribbon cartridges used when printing.
  • Page 54 Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings Back print This reverses the sequence of the ink-ribbon cartridges used when printing. For example, when [Select Ink Cartridge(s)] is set to YMCK, this uses ink-ribbon cartridges in KCMY order. You also use this at times such as when you're printing on transparent media and want to view the printed results from the side opposite to the printed surface.
  • Page 55 Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings Do not adjust the values for [Brightness] or [Contrast] in the [Image] field on the [Image Settings] page. The Note color composition of the specified special color changes, making special-color printing impossible. [Output Data] [Printing &...

  • Page 56: Printing On Wax-Ues Media

    Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings Printing on Wax-use Media You can perform the following kinds of printing using wax-use media. Standard Color Printing This print mode is suited to wax-use media. [Output Data] [Printing & Cutting] [Printing] [Document Type] [Automatic], [Photographs], and [Graphics/Text] perform fused-binary printing with 145 screen lines (line dithering).
  • Page 57 Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings Single-color Printing This performs printing using only the selected single color of ink-ribbon cartridge. When a process color (cyan, magenta, yellow, or black) is selected, grayscale printing is performed. When either of the spot colors (gold or silver) is selected, binary printing is performed.

  • Page 58: Crop Marks

    Crop marks There is a feature that lets you perform alignment when remove media printed with the PC-12, then reload the media and carry out cutting. You can carry this out no matter whether [Media Type] is set to [Media for Resin] or to [Media for Wax].
  • Page 59 When you reload the media, keep the edge of the printed media against the media guide and insert the media all the way until it makes contact, then press the [ready/insert] button once. Media guide At the [Roland PC-12] dialog box, make settings like the ones below, then carry out printing. - In the [Output Data] field, choose [Cutting], then select the [Crop Marks] check box.

  • Page 60: Driver Settings

    Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings 5.2 Driver Settings This section describes the items in the [Roland PC-12] dialog box. Read this when you want to find out about a selection item. [Print Settings] Page At the [Print Settings] page, you can make the settings for the document type, media type, print mode, printing method, and so on.

  • Page 61: Document Type

    To print color photographs, graphics, and so on just as they appear, you need to adjust the image to match the document type. The PC-12 comes with settings that match different types of printed documents. Selecting any of the following makes the settings in the dialog box change to match the document type.

  • Page 62: Media Type

    Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings [Media Type] This selects the type of media to use. The available selections and displayed items in the [Print Settings] field may differ according to the type of media that you have selected. Use ink-ribbon cartridges that are compatible with the selected media.

  • Page 63: Micro Feed

    Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings Adjusting a [Media Type] Item For each media type, you can adjust the density as well as adjusting the cutting position to ensure that the printing and cutting positions are not misaligned. The settings do not return to their defaults even when you go to the [Print Settings] page and click [Restore Defaults].

  • Page 64: Print Mode

    Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings Cutting X Position This adjusts the cutting position vertically. Increasing it shifts the cutting position relative to printing further toward the back when viewed from the front of the printer, and reducing it shifts the cutting position further toward the front. The amount of adjustment when set at the maximum value of 50 is approximately 3 mm (1/8 in.).

  • Page 65: Restore Defaults

    [Photographs] or [Graphics/Text] to match the usage, and for [Select Ink Cartridge(s)], choose [YMC], [CMY], or the like. [Restore Defaults] This returns the settings on all pages to their default values. [Show Details] This displays information about the settings on the page and about the PC-12. [About] This displays version information for the installed PC-12 driver.

  • Page 66: [Media/Cuttings] Page

    Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings [Media/Cuttings] Page The [Media/Cuttings] page is where you make settings related to the media and cutting. [Media Size] This specifies the size of the media for printing. For more information, go to "4.2 Output from a Compatible Program" and refer to "Page Settings." [User Defined] Click the drop-down arrow to display the menu, then select [User Defined].

  • Page 67: Media Handling

    Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings [Copies] This specifies the number of copies to print. You can specify a number within the range of 1 to 99. [Media Handling] This makes settings related to media feed. [Form Feed] When the check box is selected, then when printing finishes, the media is fed out to the end of the media size, then further fed out by the length specified for [Page Spacing], and then printing ends.

  • Page 68: [Image Settings] Page

    Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings [Settings to Cut] This sets the cutting speed and cutting pressure that are used when cutting the media. You can also carry out cutting tests. For more information, go to "4.1 Printing Tests and Cutting Tests" and refer to "Cutting Test." [Restore Defaults] This returns the settings on this page to their default values.

  • Page 69: Color Balance

    Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings [Image] You can use the sliders to adjust brightness and contrast. The driver is designed to obtain optimal output results using the predetermined settings. This means that there is normally no need to make adjustments.

  • Page 70: Part 6 Maintenance

    Doing so may result in injury. Be sure to switch off the power to the PC-12 when changing the cleaning pads while cleaning the machine or the NOTICE platen or while cleaning the printing heads with head cleaner.

  • Page 71: Cleaning The Printing Heads

    Part 6 Maintenance Cleaning the Printing Heads The PC-12 automatically performs cleaning of the printing head. (The printing heads are automatically cleaned with the cleaning pads on the front-left surface of the machine when an ink-ribbon cartridge is replaced.) Automatic cleaning should normally be adequate.

  • Page 72: Cleaning The Cleaning Pads

    Part 6 Maintenance To return the PC-12 to its initial state, press the [power] button to switch off the power. Remove any loaded media at this time. Press the [power] button to turn on the power. The [power] light and [ready] light illuminate.
  • Page 73 As a general guide, replace the cleaning pads with new ones after around 50 meters (54.6 yd.) of roll media have been printed. Replace both the white and orange cleaning pads at the same time. To purchase cleaning pads, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or service center. To Replace the Cleaning Pads NOTICE When printing, be sure cleaning pads are installed.

  • Page 74: Cleaning The Hp Sensors, Re Sensor,And Indicator Sticker

    Part 6 Maintenance Cleaning the HP Sensors, RE Sensor, and Indicator Sticker If any of the following phenomena occur, the HP sensors, RE sensor, or indicator sticker may be dirty. Check the HP sensors, RE sensor, and indicator sticker for soiling and clean as required. - The carriage is at the left side when the front cover is opened.

  • Page 75: About The Blade

    As a general guide, consider the useful life of the media auto-cutter to be about 5,000 media cutoff operations when using genuine media (white or transparent vinyl). If cutting performance becomes poor, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or service center.

  • Page 76: Part 7 Troubleshooting

    Part 7 Troubleshooting Part 7 Troubleshooting Read this if a problem occurs while you're using the PC-12. In many cases, you can often correct problems yourself by carrying out simple maintenance and setting procedures. This chapter describes troubleshooting and remedies that use the three following methods.

  • Page 77: Attractive Printing Is Impossible

    If the [power], [ready], and [error] lights are still flashing, change the setting to unidirectional interface, it means the printer contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or service cable has a broken wire or faulty contact. The cable must be center.
  • Page 78 Part 7 Troubleshooting - When faint vertical lines of grime are visible in the blank - Are the ink-ribbon cartridges installed correctly? areas of the media when continuous printing is performed Correctly install the ink-ribbon cartridges in the ink-ribbon Depending on the media, heat may build up in the printing cartridge holders.
  • Page 79 If you hear an unusual noise when you turn on the power, Check the HP sensors and the indicator sensor on the carriage immediately switch off the PC-12 and check the following. for soiling and wipe away any grime. See -> "6.1 Cleaning" - "Cleaning the HP Sensors, RE - Has an ink-ribbon cartridge come loose from the ink- Sensor, and Indicator Sticker"...
  • Page 80 Part 7 Troubleshooting Media feed is not correct. The Ink-ribbon Cartridges If media feed is not correct, check the following. - When the ribbon in an ink-ribbon cartridge breaks Check the following. - Is media being used that exceeds the printable thickness - Remove any slack in the ribbon before installing in the ink- (or that is extremely thin)? ribbon cartridge holder.
  • Page 81 If you cannot perform printing even though the driver is installed High-speed Printing (When Using a Parallel Connection)," and set up, check the following. and follow steps 1 through 3 there to display the [Roland PC- 12 Properties] dialog box. - For a USB Connection...
  • Page 82 - Are the printing settings correct? Go to "3.5 Loading Media" and refer to "Removing the Media" You can enable full-color printing by going to the [Roland PC- to remove the media. 12] dialog box, and at the [Print Settings] page, going to the...

  • Page 83: Tips And Special Techniques

    Windows NT 4.0/2000, click the [Ports] tab. Using a Parallel Connection) You can speed up printing by going to the [Roland PC-12 Properties] dialog box, and at the [Details] page, setting [Port Settings] to either [Faster] or [DMA Access].

  • Page 84: Connection Methods

    To Use a Unidirectional Interface When the driver has just been installed, it is set up to use a You make the adjustments in the [Roland PC-12] dialog box, at bidirectional interface. If you're using an expansion interface the [Print Settings] page.
  • Page 85 - Black areas are printed using four colors to obtain black. To print black the [Image Settings] pages using four colors, go to the [Roland PC-12] dialog box, and at the [Image Settings] page, select the [Darker Black] check box or adjust [Brightness] and [Contrast].

  • Page 86: If An Error Message Appears

    Make sure the power cord is securely inserted all the way into the power-cord connector on the PC-12. If it is not inserted securely, then insert it firmly as far as it will go.
  • Page 87 Remedy The media in use may be media that the PC-12 cannot use, such as media that is creased, dirty, or that has been cut. Check the media. The media-feed rollers may be dirty of have buildup of grime. Clean the media-feed rollers.
  • Page 88 This appears when the PC-12 is offline. Make sure the power cord is securely inserted all the way into the power-cord connector on the PC-12. If it is not inserted, insert it firmly as far as it will go, then switch on the power.
  • Page 89 Data may be lost if continued. Remedy This appears when the width of the media loaded in the PC-12 is smaller than the required media width for printing that is set in the program. Clicking [OK] performs printing with the data clipped relative to the media width. To quit printing, click the [Cancel] button.
  • Page 90 Wax-use cyan, wax-use magenta, wax-use yellow, and wax-use black are used to make the undercoat before printing wax-use gold or wax-use silver. To check the status of the ink-ribbon cartridges in the PC-12 again, click the [OK] button. To quit printing, click the [Cancel] button. Error message A printer cover is open.
  • Page 91 Part 7 Troubleshooting If one of the following messages appears, turn the PC-12 off then back on, then perform output again. If the message continues to appear, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or Roland DG Corp. service center.

  • Page 92: Part 8 Specifications

    CD-ROM, media base, media cover, Accessories ink-ribbon cartridges (resin), test-use media, cleaning pads (white and orange), media blade, blade holder, power cord, head cleaner, user's manual, ® ® Roland ColorChoice for PC-12 CD-ROM, and Roland ColorChoice for PC-12 User's Manual...

  • Page 93: Required Media Sizes For Printing

    Part 8 Specifications *1 Other conditions are diameter of 110 mm (4-5/16 in.) or less and weight of 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) or less. *2 May be limited by the program. Feed accuracy is guaranteed up to 500 mm (19-11/16 in.). *3 At operating environment : 25 °C and 50% RH Media types :...
  • Page 94 Part 8 Specificationsl Roll Material with No Crop-mark Printing Roll Material with Crop-mark Printing Left margin 3.4 mm (3/16in.) Left margin 3.4 mm (3/16in.) Right margin 3.4 mm (3/16in.) Right margin 3.4 mm (3/16in.) Direction of printing Direction of printing Top margin 13 mm (9/16 in.) Top margin 13 mm (9/16 in.) Crop-mark printing area 21.8 mm (7/8 in.)
  • Page 95 Part 8 Specifications Roll Material with Crop-mark Printing Roll Material with No Crop-mark Printing With Media Cutoff With Media Cutoff Left margin 3.4 mm (3/16 in.) Left margin 3.4 mm (3/16 in.) Right margin 3.4 mm (3/16 in.) Right margin 3.4 mm (3/16 in.) Direction of printing Direction of printing Top margin 13 mm (9/16 in.)
  • Page 96 MEMO...
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