Roland PC-12 Spezifikationen

PC-12Thank you very much for purchasing the PC-12.• To ensure correct and safe usage with a full under-standing of this product's performance, pl

8À propos des étiquettes collées sur l'appareilCes étiquettes sont collées à l'extérieur de l'appareil.Les dessins suivants indiquent l

9Part 1 Getting StartedPart 1 Getting Started1.1 Checking the Included ItemsPC-12 ColorCAMM DRIVERfor Windows® CD-ROMTest-use mediaThe packing car

10Part 1 Getting Started1.2 What You Can DoEasy Printing and Cutting from Compatible ProgramsWith the PC-12, you can make labels, stickers, and ot

11Part 1 Getting StartedTypes of Ink and Media UsedWith the PC-12, you can use ink-ribbon cartridges using either resin inks or wax inks.Resin InksR

12Part 1 Getting Started1.3 Part Names and FunctionsFront-cover eject buttonPressing this button opens the front cover.You use it to open the cove

13Part 1 Getting StartedPE leverThis lever is for detectingwhether media is present.Media-ejection rollerThis is the roller that ejects media.Platen

14Part 1 Getting StartedButtonsRear ViewOperation PanelLocated near the top of the PC-12 are two buttons and three LEDs.Your control the PC-12 by pr

15Part 1 Getting Started[error] lightThis light stays dark when the PC-12 isrunning normally, and flashes when an erroroccurs. A description of any

16Part 2 Installing the Driver2.1 InstallationPart 2 Installing the DriverBefore InstallingThe following operating environment is required in ord

17Part 2 Installing the DriverIf the setup menu does not automatically appear when you place the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, useWindows Ex

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18Part 2 Installing the Driver7Installation starts. When it ends, the [Setup Complete]screen appears.To finish installation, click [Finish].8When

19Part 2 Installing the DriverYou can carry out the following operations on the installed driver as required.* If you have just finished installing

20Part 2 Installing the Driver3The [WARNING] screen appears.If the PC-12 is connected to the computer and powered up,system information may not be

21Part 3 Getting ReadyPart 3 Getting Ready3.1 Installation and ConnectionNever install the machine in any of the following situations. Doing so may

22Part 3 Getting ReadyAttaching the Media BaseUse the machine with the media base attached. The media base is designed for loading roll media.The re

23Part 3 Getting ReadyConnecting the Power CordUse the included power cord to connect the machine to an electrical outlet.Connecting to the Computer

24Part 3 Getting ReadyConnection Using a USB CableThe USB cable is sold separately. Use a cable suited to the configuration of the USB port on your

25Part 3 Getting Ready3.3 Installing Ink-ribbon CartridgesAbout the Ink-ribbon CartridgesTypes of Ink-ribbon CartridgesThe PC-12 can perform printin

26Part 3 Getting ReadyThe ink ribbon has run out.To Install Ink-ribbon CartridgesDo not attempt to rewind the ribbon.Rewinding the ink ribbon may ca

27Part 3 Getting Ready5While grasping the ink-ribbon cartridge between yourthumb and index finger, insert the ink-ribbon cartridge intothe ink-cartr

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28Part 3 Getting ReadyReplacing an Ink CartridgeWhen you want to replace one type of ink-ribbon cartridge with another type, or when an ink-ribbon c

29Part 3 Getting Ready3Install a new ink-ribbon cartridge.Refer to "To Install Ink-ribbon Cartridges" in the previoussection.4Check all in

30Part 3 Getting Ready3.4 Installing and Adjusting the BladeDo not try to move the carriage by hand. There is danger of breakdown of the PC-12.Do no

31Part 3 Getting ReadyTo avoiding wasting media, try this on a scrap piece of media.Adjusting the Blade TipAs shown in the figure at right, turn the

32Part 3 Getting Ready3The tool carriage is located to the right of the ink-ribboncartridge carriage.Turn the tool-carriage screw counterclockwise t

33Part 3 Getting ReadyReplacing the BladeWhen replacing the blade, remove the blade holder from the tool carriage.When adjusting the blade tip as we

34Part 3 Getting ReadyRemoving the BladeWhen replacing the blade, use the following method to take the blade out of the tool carriage and install a

35Part 3 Getting Ready2If the leading edge of the roll media is not straight, use acommercially available cutter knife or the like to cut itstraight

36Part 3 Getting Ready1Press the front-cover eject button and open the front cover.Feeding the MediaPressing the [ready/insert] button when the mach

37Part 3 Getting Ready3.6 When Not in UseDo not unplug the power cord while printing is in progress. The printing heads remain in contact with the m

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38Part 3 Getting ReadyWhen Not in Use for a Prolonged PeriodSwitching Off the Power When Not in Use for a Prolonged PeriodStoring MediaStore media i

39Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting1Make sure that resin-use media is loaded on the PC-12 andthat resin-use CMYK ink-ribbon cartridges ar

40Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and CuttingCutting TestYou can carry out a cutting test from the [Roland PC-12 Properties] dialog box.When you ar

41Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and CuttingIf the cutting results are not optimal, the amount of blade extension may not be correct.Refer to &quo

42Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting4.2 Output from a Compatible ProgramThis section describes the steps up through performing output to t

43Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting7In the [Media Size] field, click [User Defined...].When the drop-down menu appears, choose [UserDefin

44Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting9At the [User Defined Printing Size] dialog box, click [OK].The specified printingsize is displayed.10

45Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and CuttingSpecifying the Cutting Line2Specify the RGB value for the color of the line that is to bethe cutting l

46Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and CuttingTips for Drawing the Cutting LineYou can produce attractive stickers by draw cutting lines like those

47Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting4The [Roland PC-12] dialog box's [Print Settings] pageappears.In the [Output Data] field, choose

3To Ensure Safe UseUsed for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severeinjury should the unit be used improperly.About an

48Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and Cutting9The [Print] dialog box reappears.To print, click [OK].10The Status Monitor appears and printing start

49Part 4 Steps Up Through Printing and CuttingAbout PrefeedWhen printing starts, prefeed is performed first. Prefeed ensures that there is enough me

50Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings5.1 Many Kinds of PrintingPart 5 Many Kinds of Printingand SettingsWith the PC-12, you can perform prin

51Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and SettingsPrinting on Resin-use MediaYou can perform the following kinds of printing using resin-use media.Printin

52Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and SettingsBack printThis reverses the sequence of the ink-ribbon cartridges used when printing. For example, when

53Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings1Go to the [Select Ink Cartridge(s)] field and click the colorchip to the right of the special color.2Wh

54Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and SettingsPrinting on Wax-use MediaYou can perform the following kinds of printing using wax-use media.Standard Co

55Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and SettingsSingle-color PrintingThis performs printing using only the selected single color of ink-ribbon cartridge

56Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and SettingsCrop marks are printed in black, so be sure to install a compatible black ink-ribbon cartridge.The print

57Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and SettingsDirection ofprintingMedia sizePrinting sizeCrop markCrop markCrop markAn example of media with crop mark

4Do not use with a damaged powercord or plug, or with a looseelectrical outlet.Use with any otherpower supply maylead to fire orelectrocution.Do not i

58Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings5.2 Driver SettingsThis section describes the items in the [Roland PC-12] dialog box. Read this when you

59Part 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 t

60Part 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 [

61Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and SettingsAdjusting a [Media Type] ItemFor each media type, you can adjust the density as well as adjusting the cu

62Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings[Print Mode]This selects the print mode, such as standard, high-quality, and so on.The available items t

63Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings[Select Ink Cartridge(s)]This selects the sequence of the ink-ribbon cartridges and the colors of the in

64Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings[Orientation]This selects the orientation for printing.[Portrait] Select this to print data with no chan

65Part 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

66Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and Settings[Photo Enhancement]This makes the setting for automatic color correction and sets how black is printed.[

67Part 5 Many Kinds of Printing and SettingsWhen you want to perform output using program-specified CMYK colors, set [Color Match] to [None]. (In so

5About the Labels Affixed to the UnitThese labels are affixed to the body of this product.The following figures describe the locations of these messag

68Part 6 Maintenance6.1 CleaningPart 6 MaintenanceBe sure to switch off the power to the PC-12 when changing the cleaning pads while cleaning the

69Part 6 MaintenanceKeep hands and hair away from theplaten when the carriage is in motion.Sudden movement of the carriage when thefront cover is op

70Part 6 MaintenanceCleaning the Cleaning PadsIf the cleaning pads becomes dirty, clean them gently using a commercially available brush (made of ha

71Part 6 MaintenanceWhen printing, be sure cleaning pads are installed. Performing printing with no cleaning pads installed may damagethe printing h

72Part 6 MaintenanceCleaning the HP Sensors, RE Sensor, and Indicator StickerIf any of the following phenomena occur, the HP sensors, RE sensor, or

73Part 6 MaintenanceAbout the BladeIf the Blade Becomes Dull- If there is any buildup of media scraps or glue (media adhesive) on the tip of the bla

74Part 7 Troubleshooting7.1 What to Do If...Part 7 TroubleshootingRead this if a problem occurs while you're using the PC-12.In many cases, you

75Part 7 Troubleshooting- Are the installed ink-ribbon cartridges oriented correctly?Install the ink-ribbon cartridges in the ink-ribbon cartridgehol

76Part 7 Troubleshooting- When faint vertical lines of grime are visible in the blankareas of the media when continuous printing is performedDependin

77Part 7 TroubleshootingTo Remove an Ink-ribbon Cartridge fromthe CarriageIf the method described in the preceding "An ink-ribboncartridge doesn

6Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de décès ou de blessure grave encas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.Avis sur les

78Part 7 TroubleshootingMedia feed is not correct.If media feed is not correct, check the following.- Is media being used that exceeds the printable

79Part 7 TroubleshootingWhen performing long printing or cutting,operation stopped before printing orcutting finished.Depending on the program you&ap

80Part 7 TroubleshootingColor printing is impossible.Check the following.- Are the printing settings correct?You can enable full-color printing by go

81Part 7 Troubleshooting7.2 Tips and Special TechniquesThis groups together matters that are not really problems, but are related to settings and con

82Part 7 TroubleshootingCheck the information displayed, then click the [OK] button forthe displayed dialog box.When the [Configure LPT Port] dialog

83Part 7 Troubleshooting- Is bidirectional communication on personal computerssupported?Personal computers (IBM AT-compatible computer) support allbi

84Part 7 Troubleshooting7.3 If an Error Message AppearsThe printing operation of the PC-12 is designed to use bidirectional communication with the co

85Part 7 TroubleshootingError messageThis print job cannot be completed.The printer has encountered an error in the EEPROM.Remedy1Switch off the PC-1

86Part 7 TroubleshootingError messageThis print job cannot be completed because the ribbon of ink cartridge XXXX in holder 'X' wasbroken.Re

87Part 7 TroubleshootingError messageThe media width is too short.Data may be lost if continued.RemedyThis appears when the width of the media loaded

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88Part 7 Troubleshootingcartridges are displayed. Wax-use cyan, wax-use magenta, wax-use yellow, and wax-use black are used to make the undercoat bef

89Part 7 TroubleshootingIf one of the following messages appears, turn the PC-12 off then back on, then perform output again. If the message continue

90Part 8 SpecificationslPart 8 Specifications8.1 Main Unit SpecificationsMechanismAcceptable MediaMaximum Work AreaAcceptable Media TypesToolsNumber

91Part 8 Specifications8.2 Required Media Sizes for PrintingPrinting widthTop margin 13 mm (9/16 in.)Left margin 3.4 mm (3/16in.)Bottom margin 31

92Part 8 SpecificationslRoll Material with No Crop-mark PrintingPrinting widthTop margin 13 mm (9/16 in.)Left margin 3.4 mm (3/16in.)Direction of p

93Part 8 SpecificationsRoll Material with No Crop-mark PrintingWith Media CutoffRoll Material with Crop-mark PrintingWith Media CutoffPrinting widthT

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