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PC-12
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
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specifications of this product are subject to change
without notice.
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any misprint or error, please inform us.
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direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur
through use of this product, regardless of any failure to
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - USER ' S

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

Page 2 - For Canada

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

Page 3 - Table of Contents

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

Page 4 - Part 8 Specifications

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

Page 5 - To Ensure Safe Use

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

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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

Page 7 - Rating label

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

Page 8 - À propos des symboles

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

Page 9

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

Page 10 - Nom du modèle

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

Page 11 - Part 1 Getting Started

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

Page 12 - 1.2 What You Can Do

For the USAFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONRADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCESTATEMENTThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits f

Page 13 - Types of Ink and Media Used

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

Page 14 - Interior

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

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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

Page 16 - Operation Panel

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

Page 17 - Indicator Lights

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

Page 18 - 2.1 Installation

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

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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

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

Page 21 - 2.2 Reinstalling and Deleting

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

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

Page 23 - Part 3 Getting Ready

1Table of ContentsTo Ensure Safe Use ...

Page 24 - Attaching the Media Base

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

Page 25 - Connecting to the Computer

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

Page 26 - Switching Off the Power

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

Page 27 - Printing Using Special Colors

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

Page 28 - The ink ribbon has run out

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

Page 29 - Part 3 Getting Ready

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

Page 30 - Replacing an Ink Cartridge

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

Page 31 - Latch (blue area)

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

Page 32 - Installing a Blade

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

Page 33 - Adjusting the Blade Tip

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

Page 34 - Installing the Blade Holder

2Copyright © 2001 Roland DG CorporationWindows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States

Page 35 - Replacing the Blade

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

Page 36 - 3.5 Loading Media

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

Page 37 - Loading Roll Media

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

Page 38 - Removing the Media

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

Page 39 - 3.6 When Not in Use

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

Page 40 - Storing Media

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

Page 41 - Part 4

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

Page 42 - Cutting Test

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

Page 43

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

Page 44 - Page Settings

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

Page 45

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

Page 46 - The specified printing

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

Page 47 - Specifying the Cutting Line

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

Page 48

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

Page 49 - Clear the check box

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

Page 50 - Color chip

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

Page 51 - Status Monitor

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

Page 52 - 5.1 Many Kinds of Printing

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

Page 53 - Printing on Resin-use Media

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

Page 54 - Full Color & Spot Colors

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

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

Page 56 - Printing on Wax-use Media

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

Page 57

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

Page 58 - Crop marks

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

Page 59

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 [

Page 60 - 5.2 Driver Settings

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

Page 61 - [Document Type]

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

Page 62 - [Media Type]

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

Page 63 - Cutting Feed

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

Page 64 - [Print Mode]

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

Page 65 - [Print Using]

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

Page 66 - [Media/Cuttings] Page

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

Page 67 - [What to Cut]

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

Page 68 - [Image Settings] Page

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

Page 69 - [Color Balance]

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

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

Page 71 - Cleaning the Printing Heads

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

Page 72 - Cleaning the Cleaning Pads

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

Page 73 - To Replace the Cleaning Pads

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

Page 74

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

Page 75 - 6.2 About the Blade

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

Page 76 - Part 7 Troubleshooting

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

Page 77 - A light is flashing

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

Page 78

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

Page 79 - Output stops partway through

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

Page 80

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

Page 81

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

Page 82

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

Page 83 - Using a Parallel Connection)

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

Page 84 - Connection Methods

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

Page 85 - The Ink-ribbon Cartridges

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

Page 86

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

Page 87

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

Page 88

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

Page 89

7Ne pas essayer de débrancher le filavec des mains mouillées.Une négligence àce niveau pourraitprovoquer desdéchargesélectriques.Ne pas utiliser avec

Page 90

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

Page 91 - Error message

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

Page 92 - Part 8 Specifications

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

Page 93

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

Page 94 - Part 8 Specificationsl

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

Page 95 - With Media Cutoff

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

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