PC-12 U S E R ' S MANUA L Thank you very much for purchasing the PC-12. • 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. • The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
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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 ........................
Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting 4.1 Printing Tests and Cutting Tests .............................................................................................. 39 Printing Test ......................................................................................................................... 39 Output Results of the Printing Test ...................................................................................... 40 Cutting Test ......................................................
To Ensure Safe Use About and Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.
Do not use with a damaged power cord or plug, or with a loose electrical outlet. Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution. Do not injure or modify the electrical power cord, nor subject it to excessive bends, twists, pulls, binding, or pinching, nor place any object of weight on it. Do not attempt to unplug the power cord with wet hands. Doing so may result in electrical shock. Do not allow liquids, metal objects or flammables inside the machine. Such materials can cause fire.
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. Do not touch the blade area of the media auto-cutter with your fingers. In addition to the NOTICE and symbols, the symbols shown below are also used.
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.
Ne pas utiliser avec une fiche ou un fil électrique endommagé ou avec une prise mal fixée. Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait provoquer un incendie ou une électrocution. Ne pas endommager ou modifier le fil électrique. Ne pas le plier, le tordre, l'étirer, l'attacher ou le serrer de façon excessive. Ne pas mettre d'objet ou de poids dessus. Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait endommager le fil électrique ce qui risquerait de provoquer une électrocution ou un incendie.
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 proximité du rouleau quand le chariot est en mouvement. Ne touchez pas la surface de la lame du couteau automatique avec vos doigts.
Part 1 Getting Started Part 1 Getting Started 1.1 Checking the Included Items The packing carton for the machine contain the following included items. Before use, check to make sure they are all present.
Part 1 Getting Started 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. 1 Use a compatible program to lay out photos, figures, and text, then draw the lines for cutting. Use vector data to make the line for cutting. You can perform printing using either bitmap data or vector data. Operating system Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.
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. Their ability to withstand water and rubbing makes them suitable for producing stickers and labels. The outstanding resistance to fading also makes it suitable for creating directory panels and outdoor signs.
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. Front View Front cover This cover protects the internal mechanisms. Keep the front cover closed when performing printing. Front-cover eject button Pressing this button opens the front cover.
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 to its original position. PE lever This lever is for detecting whether media is present. Media-ejection roller This is the roller that ejects media. Cleaning pads (orange and white) Media-feed roller (metal) These are pads for cleaning the printing heads. Do not try to remove them.
Part 1 Getting Started Rear View USB interface connector This is the connector for connecting a USB cable. Parallel interface connector This is the connector for connecting a parallel cable. Feed unit This is where you load media for printing. Power-cord connector This is the connector for connecting the power cord. Insert the power cord firmly, as far as it will go. NOTICE In actual use, the media base is installed on the machine.
Part 1 Getting Started Functions of the [ready/insert] Button (When an Error Occurs) Clearing an Error When an error other than a hard error or mechanism error occurs, you can clear the error by first eliminating the cause of the error, then pressing the [ready/insert] button. Forced Printing or Clearing Data When data transmission from the computer is interrupted for longer than a certain interval (approx.
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. * The procedure below and all procedures that come after show screens for Windows 98. If your system uses another version of Windows, some areas shown may be slightly different, but the procedures themselves are the same.
Part 2 Installing the Driver 2 Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The setup menu appears automatically. Click the [Readme] button to display the Readme file. This lets you read the latest information that could not be included in the user's manual. Please be sure to read it before use. If your computer is connected to the Internet, the Roland DG Corp. website appears. Check this for information about updates to the driver and the like.
Part 2 Installing the Driver 7 Installation starts. When it ends, the [Setup Complete] screen appears. To finish installation, click [Finish]. If you chose [USB port connection], an important note appears at the [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.
Part 2 Installing the Driver 2.2 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. NOTICE When you are changing how the computer and the machine are connected (that is, changing from a parallel cable to a USB cable or vice versa), first delete the existing driver, then reinstall.
Part 2 Installing the Driver 3 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. 4 When the driver is deleted, the [Uninstall Complete] screen appears. Click [Finish] to restart Windows. Deletion of the driver finishes when Windows restarts.
Part 3 Getting Ready Part 3 Getting Ready 3.1 Installation and Connection Ground the unit with the ground wire. Failure to do so may result in risk of electrical shock in the even of a mechanical problem Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings displayed on the unit. Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution. Use only with the power cord included with this product. Use with other than the inculuded power cord may lead to fire or electrocution.
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.). Install it on a stable surface and do not place any obstructions at the front or rear.
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.
Part 3 Getting Ready Connection Using a USB Cable The USB cable is sold separately. Use a cable suited to the configuration of the USB port on your computer. NOTICE Make the connection to a computer on which the driver is already installed. Use a USB cable having a length of three meters or less. Rear left of the machine USB connector (B type) computer 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.
Part 3 Getting Ready 3.3 Installing Ink-ribbon Cartridges About the Ink-ribbon Cartridges Types of Ink-ribbon Cartridges The PC-12 can perform printing using both resin and wax types of ink-ribbon cartridges. Note the following important matters. Failure to do so may result in printing results that are not attractive. - Do not perform printing using a mixture of resin and wax ink-ribbon cartridges. - Make the driver set for the type of ink-ribbon cartridges that are installed (resin or wax).
Part 3 Getting Ready If the indicator shown in the figure at right is visible on an ink-ribbon cartridge, remove the ink-ribbon cartridge before printing. Also, do not install ink-ribbon cartridges in this state. The ink ribbon has run out. To Install Ink-ribbon Cartridges NOTICE Do not attempt to rewind the ribbon. Rewinding the ink ribbon may cause it to break.
Part 3 Getting Ready 2 "B" indication As shown in the figure, insert a pencil or the like into side B of the ink-ribbon cartridge and turn clockwise to take up slack in the ink ribbon. 3 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. 4 Arrange the ink cartridge so that side B faces up and grasp the ink cartridge at the center using your thumb and index finger.
Part 3 Getting Ready To Install a Second Ink-ribbon Cartridge in an Ink-ribbon Cartridge Holder 1 In the same way as for the first ink-ribbon cartridge, arrange the ink-ribbon cartridge so that side B faces up and grasp the ink cartridge at the center using your thumb and index finger. 2 Place the second ink-ribbon cartridge on top of the first one that is already installed, and gently press the ink-ribbon cartridge until the white tab and two gray tabs on the inkribbon cartridge holder engage it.
Part 3 Getting Ready 1 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. 2 Grasp the ink-ribbon cartridge at the center with your thumb and index finger, and push the ink-ribbon cartridge to the left so as to press the latch on the left edge of the holder. Lift up the right side of the ink-ribbon cartridge and remove the ink-ribbon cartridge.
Part 3 Getting Ready 3.4 Installing and Adjusting the Blade Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers. Doing so may result in injury. NOTICE Do not try to move the carriage by hand. There is danger of breakdown of the PC-12. Do not handle or touch the blade tip. Doing so may adversely affect the cutting quality of the blade. When installing the blade holder, insert the blade holder until the collar of the blade holder lies flush against the upper portion of the mounting hole.
Part 3 Getting Ready Adjusting the Blade Tip - The amount of blade extension is set at approximately 0.2 mm (0.0078 in.) when the unit is shipped from the factory. An amount of blade extension that is the same as the thickness of the media (not including the carrier paper) is optimal. For the included media and genuine resin-use media (white or transparent vinyl chloride), this is approximately 0.2 mm (0.0078 in.) . When at 0.2 mm (0.0078 in.) , the blade tip is just barely visible beyond the blade holder.
Part 3 Getting Ready 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. Tighten the screw on the tool carriage just enough so that there is no play in the blade holder. Overtightening may cause damage. 1 Switch off the power to the PC-12.
Part 3 Getting Ready Insert until the collar of the blade holder lies flush against the top of the hole. Not OK 5 Turn the tool-carriage screw clockwise to secure in place. 6 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. OK Replacing the Blade When replacing the blade, remove the blade holder from the tool carriage.
Part 3 Getting Ready Removing the Blade When replacing the blade, use the following method to take the blade out of the tool carriage and install a new blade. As shown in the figure at right, press the pin and take out the blade. Press the pin. 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.
Part 3 Getting Ready Loading Roll Media 1 Orient the roll media as shown in the figure, place it in the media base, and bring it flush against the right stopper. Bring flush against the right stopper. Stopper Media guide 2 If the leading edge of the roll media is not straight, use a commercially available cutter knife or the like to cut it straight.
Part 3 Getting Ready 5 Mount the included media cover on the machine's media base. Media cover Fit it into this space. Mount so that this area fits into the groove in the knife guide. Feeding the Media Pressing the [ready/insert] button when the machine is not receiving data from the computer (that is, when the [ready] light is illuminated) performs media supply and feed. Holding down the [ready/insert] button for one second or longer feeds the media.
Part 3 Getting Ready 2 Press down the release lever and gently pull out the media. Release lever 3 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 power cord from the electrical outlet. Failure to do so may result in deterioration of the insulation, leading to electrical shock, short circuit, or fire.
Part 3 Getting Ready When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period Switching Off the Power When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period 1 Press the [power] button on the operation panel to switch off the power. 2 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Storing Media Store media in plastic bags to prevent buildup of dust and grime. Also, do not store material on its side; store it vertically (standing up).
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. Make sure the PC-12 is turned on and media is loaded. 4.1 Printing Tests and Cutting Tests Before you output data to the PC-12, carry out a printing test and a cutting test.
Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting Output Results of the Printing Test 1 Four-color printing (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) 2 Cutting of a rectangle around four-color printing 3 Printing-head dot drop-out test pattern 4 Printer information Example of Output Results Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 1, 2 3 R O M Ve r s i o n : 1.
Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting 5 Click the [Media/Cuttings] tab to display the [Media/ Cuttings] page. 6 In the [Settings to Cut] field, set values for [Cutting Speed] and [Cutting Pressure] that match the media you're using. Optimal values are as follows.
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. If it is set to less than 0.15 mm, printing results may be poor. Page Settings Make the settings for the size of the media you are going to use for output.
Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting 6 The [Roland PC-12] dialog box appears. Click the [Media/Cuttings] tab to display the [Media/ Cuttings] page. 7 In the [Media Size] field, click [User Defined...]. When the drop-down menu appears, choose [User Defined...]. 8 The [User Defined Printing Size] dialog box appears. Specify the printing size (printing width and printing length). About the Media Size and Printing Size The media size is the actual size of the media.
Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting Registering a User-defined Size (Printing-size Name) It can be convenient to set and register printing sizes you often use as a [Printing-size Name]. 1 At the [User Defined Printing Size] dialog box, enter the values for [Width] and [Height], then type in the name for [Save As]. * In the example at right, the value for [Height] is 10 inch. 2 Click [Save] to register the printing size and make it appear on the [List] .
Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting 12 The [Document Setup] dialog box reappears. Click [Use Print Setup] to select it. This selects the check box. 13 Click [OK]. 14 The artboard size in Illustrator becomes the same size as the printing size for the PC-12. Create and edit the object so that it fits inside the artboard. Selects the check box.
Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting 3 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. Cutting may be impossible if the minimum value is not used. For each the following programs, specify the respective indicated line width for the cutting line. Adobe Illustrator 9.0/9.0.2 ...........................
Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting Executing Printing and Cutting When you have finished making the data to print, carry out printing from Illustrator 8.0. In this example, standard printing is performed. 1 In Illustrator, go to the [File] menu and choose [Print]. 2 When the [Print] dialog box appears, click [Bitmap Printing] to clear the check box. Clear the check box.
Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting Color chip 5 Click the [Media/Cuttings] tab to display the [Media/ Cuttings] page. Make sure the settings for [Media Size] and [Settings to Cut] are the values you set. 6 Specify the color of the cutting line. In the [What to Cut] field, select the [by Color] option, then click the color chip to the right of the option. 7 When the [Color Setting] dialog box appears, specify the numerical RGB value for the color of the cutting line.
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 This displays the status of printing. To quit printing, click here. To pause printing, click here. To resume printing, click here again. This shows the present progress of printing within the page.
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. You make these settings at the [Roland PC-12] dialog box. For information on how to display the [Roland PC-12] dialog box, see "4.2 Output from a Compatible Program.
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. CMYK refers to the cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K) ink-ribbon cartridges.
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.
Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings Note Do not adjust the values for [Brightness] or [Contrast] in the [Image] field on the [Image Settings] page. The color composition of the specified special color changes, making special-color printing impossible.
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] [Document Type] [Media Type] [Print Mode] [Print Using] [Select Ink Cartridge(s)] [Printing & Cutting] [Printing] [Automatic], [Photographs], and [Graphics/Text] perform fused-binary printing with 145 screen lines (line dithering).
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. When either of the spot colors (gold or silver) is selected, an undercoat is made using process colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black).
Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings 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]. This prints crop marks when you first perform printing, and then when you next perform cutting, it detects these crop marks and automatically performs alignment before cutting.
Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings 2 After print ends, laminate the media. Trim away any lamination extending beyond the base media. 3 Load the laminated media on the PC-12. In order to reload media that has been printed, there must be 30 mm (1-3/16 in.) or more from where printing ends and the rear edge of the media (the location where the media was cut off).
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. [Output Data] This selects the method used to output data. The cutting line is the data you select in the [What to Cut] field on the [Media/Cuttings] page.
Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings [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.
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. [Media for Resin] [Media for Wax] [User Defined] button [Adjustment] button Select this when you are performing output on resin-use media. Select this when you are performing output on wax-use media.
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]. The default values are all "0" (zero). 1 2 3 Select the [Media Type] item you want to use as a basis. Click [Adjustment].
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.). When cutting is at the front Make the value larger. When cutting is at the back Make the value smaller.
Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings [Print Using] This selects which ink-ribbon cartridges to use for printing. [Standard Color] This performs printing using process-color (CMYK) ink-ribbon cartridges. [Single Color] This performs printing using only the selected single color of ink-ribbon cartridge. [Full Color & Spot Colors] Full-color and special-color printing are performed at the same time. You can not select this when [Document Type] is set to [Grayscale].
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].
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] [Cut Media After Printing] [Pre-Feed] [Page Spacing] 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.
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.
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. When you're performing special-color printing, do not adjust the brightness or contrast. [Color Match] If [Color Match] is not displayed, click the [Color Match] button.
Part 6 Maintenance Part 6 Maintenance 6.1 Cleaning Do not touch the blade area of the media auto-cutter with your fingers. Doing so may result in injury. NOTICE Be sure to switch off the power to the PC-12 when changing the cleaning pads while cleaning the machine or the platen or while cleaning the printing heads with head cleaner. Never attempt to oil or lubricate the mechanisms. Cleaning the Machine Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
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. Automatic cleaning removes ordinary grime, but when soiling is severe, the head cleaner included with the machine should be used to remove it.
Part 6 Maintenance 1 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. 2 Press the [power] button to turn on the power. The [power] light and [ready] light illuminate. 3 Press the front-cover eject button, catching the front cover with your hand, and open the cover gently. 4 While the [error] light is flashing, press the [ready/insert] button. The carriage moves to the left.
Part 6 Maintenance The Cleaning Pads If the cleaning pads located at the left edge of the front of the machine become damaged, they may destroy the printing heads. If a cleaning pad is are damaged by a blade or the like, replace both the white and orange pads included with the machine with new cleaning pads. Continuing to use a cleaning pad that has deteriorated may impair printing quality. As a general guide, replace the cleaning pads with new ones after around 50 meters (54.6 yd.
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. - Ink-ribbon cartridges do not return from the carriage to the ink-ribbon holders after printing finishes.
Part 6 Maintenance 6.2 About the Blade About the Blade If the Blade Becomes Dull - If there is any buildup of media scraps or glue (media adhesive) on the tip of the blade, wipe it off using a soft cloth. - If the blade becomes dull, try increasing the blade force a little at a time. Increasing the blade force can temporarily improve cutting performance. If uncut areas or the like still remain, it means the useful life has ended. Replace with a new blade.
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. This groups together remedies for problems with the machine itself or with its printing results. Read "7.1 What to Do If....
Part 7 Troubleshooting - Are the installed ink-ribbon cartridges oriented correctly? Install the ink-ribbon cartridges in the ink-ribbon cartridge holders with side B facing up. - Has an ink-ribbon cartridge run out of ink? When an ink-ribbon cartridge shows tape having a silver and black zebra-stripe pattern, it means the ink has been used up and reached the end. Replace with a new ink-ribbon cartridge. After you replace the ink-ribbon cartridge, printing resumes from the place where it paused.
Part 7 Troubleshooting - When faint vertical lines of grime are visible in the blank areas of the media when continuous printing is performed Depending on the media, heat may build up in the printing heads, making ink prone to sticking to blanks areas outside the printed areas. If this happens, switch off the machine and open the front cover for about 30 minutes to allow heat to dissipate.
Part 7 Troubleshooting To Remove an Ink-ribbon Cartridge from the Carriage If the method described in the preceding "An ink-ribbon cartridge doesn't leave the carriage" does not make the inkribbon cartridge leave the carriage, follow the steps below to remove the ink-ribbon cartridge from the carriage. 1 Press the [power] button to turn on the machine. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The [error] light flashes because there is an ink-ribbon cartridge in the carriage.
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. - Remove any slack in the ribbon before installing in the inkribbon cartridge holder. - Remove any jammed media inside the printer.
Part 7 Troubleshooting When performing long printing or cutting, operation stopped before printing or cutting finished. Depending on the program you're using, it may be possible to print or cut only up to the program's maximum output size. For more information, refer to "4.2 Output from a Compatible Program" or the Readme file for the driver. - For Windows 95/98/Me 1 Go to "7.
Part 7 Troubleshooting Color printing is impossible. Check the following. - Are the printing settings correct? You can enable full-color printing by going to the [Roland PC12] dialog box, and at the [Print Settings] page, going to the [Document Type] field and choosing [Automatic], [Photographs], or [Graphics/Text]. - Is color printing enabled in the program? Also, does the program support color printing? The program may have settings related to color printing.
Part 7 Troubleshooting 7.2 Tips and Special Techniques This groups together matters that are not really problems, but are related to settings and connections for resolving problems. 4 Click the [Details] tab to display the [Details] page. If you're To Perform High-speed Printing (When Using a Parallel Connection) using Windows NT 4.0/2000, click the [Ports] tab.
Part 7 Troubleshooting Check the information displayed, then click the [OK] button for the displayed dialog box. When the [Configure LPT Port] dialog box reappears, click [Cancel]. When the [Roland PC-12 Properties] dialog box reappears, click [Cancel]. Refer to the documentation for your computer to change the BIOS settings, then carry out steps 1 through 7 again. - For Windows NT 4.
Part 7 Troubleshooting - Is bidirectional communication on personal computers supported? Personal computers (IBM AT-compatible computer) support all bidirectional communication that the printer uses. - What restrictions apply when printing with the unidirectional setting? - You cannot use the printer driver to confirm errors on the machine.
Part 7 Troubleshooting 7.3 If an Error Message Appears The printing operation of the PC-12 is designed to use bidirectional communication with the computer. If the PC-12 experiences a problem, the printer driver installed in the computer detects that a problem has occurred and displays an error message on the computer screen. This section describes common error messages and how to take action to remedy the situation. NOTICE Not all error messages that may appear on the screen are from the printer driver.
Part 7 Troubleshooting Error message This print job cannot be completed. The printer has encountered an error in the EEPROM. Remedy 1 2 3 Switch off the PC-12, then unplug the power cord. Again plug in the power cord and turn on the power. Restart the computer. Error message This print job cannot be completed. The printer has encountered an error in the CR motor. Remedy An HP sensor, the RE sensor, or the indicator sensor may be dirty.
Part 7 Troubleshooting Error message This print job cannot be completed because the ribbon of ink cartridge XXXX in holder 'X' was broken. Replace with a new ink cartridge. Remedy 1 Check the ribbon in the ink-ribbon cartridge to make sure it is not slack. If the ribbon in the ink-ribbon cartridge is slack, take up the slack. Refer to "3.3 Installing Ink-ribbon Cartridges." 2 Make sure the type of ink-ribbon cartridges in use match the media type. Go to "1.
Part 7 Troubleshooting Error message The media width is too short. 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. Error message The media is not loaded along the media guide. Data may be lost if continued.
Part 7 Troubleshooting cartridges are displayed. 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. Remedy This appears when the front cover of the PC-12 is open. To check the status of the PC-12 again, click the [OK] button.
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. Error message The printer has encountered an error in the printer motor. The printer has encountered an error in the cartridge changer. The printer has encountered an error in the CR motor. The printer has encountered an error in the LF motor.
Part 8 Specificationsl Part 8 Specifications 8.1 Main Unit Specifications PC-12 Media-movement system, thermal transfer serial, automatic double-cartridge changing type Mechanism Acceptable Media Maximum Work Area Acceptable Media Types Width: 150 to 330.2 mm (5-15/16 to 13 in.) length: 10 m (10.9 yd.) or less (roll-media specifications) (*1) 323.4 mm x 2,000 mm (*2) (12-11/16 x 78-11/16 in) Vinyl-chloride media, synthetic-paper media (thickness 0.07 to 0.
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 : genuine resin-use media (vinyl; white), wax-use media (synthetic paper; white) Data size : 500 mm (19-11/16 in.) Media-feed direction Carriage-movement direction 300 mm (11-13/16 in.
Part 8 Specificationsl Roll Material with No Crop-mark Printing Left margin 3.4 mm (3/16in.) Right margin 3.4 mm (3/16in.) Roll Material with Crop-mark Printing Left 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.) 1st page 1st page Printing width Printing width Printing length Printing length Page spacing 1 to 20 cm (7/16 to 7-7/8 in.
Part 8 Specifications Roll Material with No Crop-mark Printing With Media Cutoff Roll Material with Crop-mark Printing 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.) Top margin 13 mm (9/16 in.) Crop-mark printing area 21.8 mm (7/8 in.
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