PNC-960 PNC-910 USER'S MANUAL * This User's Manual is intended for PNC-960 and PNC-910.
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Table of Contents Thank you very much for purchasing the CAMM-1 PNC-960/910. - 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 transferal, 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.
Typographic Conventions Typographic Conventions This manual uses certain typographic symbols, outlined below. This indicates a point requiring particular care to ensure safe use of the product. : Failure to heed this message will result in serious injury or death. : Failure to heed this message may result in serious injury or death. : Failure to heed this message may result in minor injury. : Indicates important information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use.
To Ensure Safe Use To Ensure Safe Use Never disassemble or modify this product. Handle the power cord with care. Do not step on or damage the power cord, or allow heavy objects to be placed atop it. Failure to heed this may result in electrocution or fire. Do not allow liquids, metal objects or flammables inside the machine. Do not install in an unstable or high location. Fire or breakdown may result. Do not installation the machine on the edge of a table, or it may fall.
About the Labels Affixed to the Unit/To Ensure Correct Use About the Labels Affixed to the Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product. The following figure describes the location and content of these messages. Do not allow the hands near the platen while in operation. Rating label To Ensure Correct Use This product is a precision instrument and must be handled with care. When the unit is not in use for an extended period, detach the electrical plug from the AC outlet.
1 Checking Supplied Items/2 Part Names and Functions 1 Checking Supplied Items Check the following to make sure that you received all the items that were shipped along with the unit.
2 Part Names and Functions 2-2 Rear View Sheet Loading Lever This moves the pinch rollers up and down to load and release the material. Power Connector (AC IN) This connector accepts standard AC power cord. Power Switch ON when switched to [I]. OFF when switched to [O]. 2-3 Operation Panel * The TEST key and the position keys function only when the SETUP LED is lighted, and the ROTATE key functions only when the SETUP LED is not lit.
3 Basic Operation 3 Basic Operation 3-1 Setting Up and Connection When arranging setup space for the PNC-960, make sure you have a space that is at least 950 mm (37-7/16") wide, 500 mm (19-11/ 16") in depth, and 230 mm (9-1/16") in height. For the PNC-910, a space that is at least 650 mm (25-5/8") wide, 500 mm (19-11/16") in depth, and 230 mm (9-1/16") in height. Since the material moves during cutting, make sure the unit is placed on a stable, sturdy surface.
3 Basic Operation 3-2 DIP Switch Settings DIP switches settings must be made only when the power is turned off. DIP switch Function OFF ON SW-1 Baud rate 9600 4800 SW-2 Parity check Disable Enable SW-3 Parity check ODD EVEN SW-4 Data bits 8-bits 7-bits SW-5 Stop bits 1-bit 2-bits SW-6 Handshake Hardwire XON/OFF SW-7 Blade offset 0.25 0.175 Long output mode Light Heavy Material size Roll Piece Smoothing ON OFF SW-8 SW-9 SW-10 * * On the PNC-910, SW-9 is not used.
3 Basic Operation 3-3 Installing/Removing a Blade Always make sure the power switch is OFF before installing (or removing) the cutter. - Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers, as the cutting performance of the blade will be impaired. - Be sure to support the tool mounting screw from below when installing the blade holder. Cutting quality may become poor if installed without supporting the screw in this way.
3 Basic Operation 3-4 Loading/Removing the Material Turning on the Power Switch on the power switch on the left side of the PNC-960/910. When the power switch is pressed to turn on the unit, the tool carriage moves. Use caution to ensure that your hands or other objects do not become caught in the moving parts. Loading the Material The PNC-960/910 can use either flat material such as regular-sized materials and scraps, or roll material.
3 Basic Operation - If you are using roll material, start with step 1. - If you are using piece material, start with step 2. - When using sprocket-feed paper, start with step 1 on the following page. Raise the sheet loading lever. [If You Are Using the Roller Base] [If You Are Not Using the Roller Base] Install the roller base on the back of the unit and place the roll material on the base. Load the material as shown below. Pull out the length of material that is to be cut from the roll.
3 Basic Operation If you are using any of the following kinds of materials, neither of the methods described earlier will result in correct cutting. - A material with edge holes for sprocket feed that has no material layer (only base paper) along the hole area at the edges * If you are using the PNC-960 and DIP switch SW-9 is set to ON (piece material), then turn off the power, set DIP switch SW-9 to OFF (roll material), and switch the power back on.
3 Basic Operation To Perform Long Cutting When performing cutting over a length of 1.5 m (60") or more, first feed out the required length of material. Then follow the steps below to load the material. 4 1 Pull out the material from the roll and pass it through the unit. Pull out the amount of roll material to be used. Use material that is wider by 50 mm (2") or more than the width of the cutting to be performed.
3 Basic Operation About the Cutting Area Max. 584 mm (23") Max. 280 mm (11") Cutting Area Material Movable Pinch Roller (Left) About 1 mm (about 0.04") Max. 24,998 mm (984-1/8") (Accuracy assured within a range of up to 1,600 mm (63")) Max.
3 Basic Operation 3-6 Cutting Test to Check Blade Force — , , , , and TEST Keys Before carrying out actual cutting, you may wish to perform a "cutting test" to check whether the unit produces the cutout satisfactorily. This "cutting test" allows you to determine whether the settings you have for the blade force are appropriate. See below for a detailed explanation of blade force. * If a material has not yet been loaded, then refer to "3-4 Loading/Removing the Material" to load the material correctly.
3 Basic Operation 3-7 Downloading Cutting Data The unit will begin cutting when it receives cutting data sent from the computer. Software Settings - When cutting with commercially available application software, select PNC-960/910 as the setting for the output device. (If the PNC-960/910 cannot be selected, choose any model in the PNC-1100, PNC-950, or PNC-900). - Select either the parallel (Centronics) or serial (RS-232C) interface.
3 Basic Operation 3-8 Applying the Completed Cutout Once cutting has been completed, follow the procedure below for application instructions. - Make sure beforehand that the surface where the work is to be stuck is clean and free of all dust or oily deposits. - When applying the work to a transparent surface, such as a window, you can use a water-based pen (which can be wiped off afterwards) to mark guidelines on the reverse side of the glass, to aid in getting the work aligned properly.
3 Basic Operation Performing a Self-test The PNC-960/910 is equipped with a "self-test" function to conveniently allow you to check whether or not it is capable of operating normally. If the PNC-960/910 is not performing correctly, follow the steps below to perform a self-test. * A computer is not required in order to carry out the self-test. Refer to "3-3 Installing/Removing a Blade" and install a blade holder (or pen) in the PNC-960/910's tool carriage.
4 Settings For Each Function 4 Settings For Each Function 4-1 Using a material effectively and cutting along the vertical dimension (Rotate function) -- ROTATE Key and ROTATE LED This function sets the origin point at the bottom right and rotates the text or graphics 90° (see pictures below). This function is used when the intended design will not fit in the width (horizontal dimension) of the material, such as long strings of text.
4 Settings For Each Function 4-2 Plotting on Paper Media -- PEN MODE Key and PEN MODE LED The PNC-960/910 is also capable of plotting on paper media using plotter pens made by this company. Before cutting, plotting using pen and paper can ensure that your design is correct without wasting materials. * Since the design of the PNC-960/910 differs inherently from that of dedicated plotters, it does not accommodate functions such as high-speed plotting, automatic pen changes, pen dry protection, or the like.
5 About the Blade 5 About the Blade This section indicates the proper cutting conditions for various types of materials, as well as blade lifespans. Cutting conditions and blade life may vary according to the quality of the material and conditions of use. Making the settings for the conditions described below does not automatically guarantee attractive cutting results in all situations.
6 What to do if... 6 What to do if... If the PNC-960/910 doesn't run... Is the PNC-960/910 power on? Turn on the power (refer to "3-4 Loading/Removing the Material Turning on the Power"). Is the unit in SETUP status (the SETUP LED is lit)? If the SETUP LED is not illuminated, make sure the sheet is loaded correctly and press the SETUP key to illuminate the SETUP LED.
6 What to do if... / 7 Instruction Support Chart The material slips away from the pinch rollers during the cutting process Are the sheet loading levers lowered? If the sheet loading levers are raised, then make sure the left and right pinch rollers are within the edged of the material and lower the sheet loading levers. (Refer to "3-4 Loading/Removing the Material Loading the Material".) Make sure the material is parallel with the grit roller.
8 Character Sets 8 Character Sets Automatic backspace 20
9 Specifications 9 Specifications PNC-960 PNC-910 Mechanism Media-movement method Driving method Maximum cutting area Stepping motor (Micro-step) Width:584 mm (23") Length:24,998 mm (984-1/8") Width:280 mm (11") Length:24,998 mm (984-1/8") Acceptable media widths 50 mm—711 mm (1-15/16"—28") 50 mm—406 mm (1-15/16"—16") Acceptable paper widths 50 mm—711 mm (1-15/16"—28") 50 mm—406 mm (1-15/16"—16") Acceptable paper types Tools Max.
9 Specifications Interface Specifications [Parallel] Standard In compliance with the specifications of Centronics Input signals STROBE (1 BIT), DATA (8 BITS) Output signals BUSY (1 BIT), ACK (1 BIT) Level of input/output signals TTL level Transmission method Asynchronous [Serial] Standard RS-232C specifications Transmission method Asynchronous, duplex data transmission Transmission speed 4800, 9600 (Selected using DIP switches.) Parity check Odd, Even, or None (Selected using DIP switches.
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