Duplo DC-616 User manual



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Thank you for your purchase of the DC-616 PC Controller.
To ensure safe and efficient prolonged use of this machine, read and thoroughly understand this
manual before using the machine.
After using this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place to reference.
Trademarks
●Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
All other company names and product names shown in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
PLEASE NOTE
In the interests of upgrading our product, specifications and other data given in this manual are
subject to change without notice.
If the manual contains anything that you do not understand, contact the dealer for clarification.
Introduction

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A circle with a line through it indicates a prohibited action.
The particular act prohibited is indicated by a picture inside the circle.
(In the example shown here, the prohibited act is disassembly.)
A black disc indicates an instruction, or sometimes a prohibited action.
The instruction itself is indicated by pictorial symbols drawn in white on
the disc. (In the example shown here, the instruction is “Remove the plug
from the outlet.”)
Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
Various symbols and pictures are used in this manual and on the labels affixed to the machine.
These symbols and pictures provide warnings and instructions to prevent danger to you or other
personnel, and to prevent damage to office property.
The meanings of these symbols and pictures are explained below.
Indicates a high degree of potential danger. Failure to heed the warning
may lead to death or serious injury.
Indicates a medium degree of potential danger. Failure to heed the
caution may lead to injury or damage to property.
<Examples of Pictorial Symbols>
WARNING
CAUTION
Safety Precautions
Pictorial Symbols and Other Notations Used in This Manual
(→P.00 “xxxx”)
: Introduces instructions for correct operation of the machine.
If these instructions are ignored, the machine may not be able to operate at
optimum performance or may break down.
: Introduces information that is useful for operation and maintenance of the
machine, or information about the machine’s performance, etc.
: Indicates the page number and item containing related information.
IMPORTANT
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Chapter 5
Chapter 4
Chapter 3
Chapter 2
Chapter 1
Contents
Introduction ............................................................................ i
Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe).....................................ii
Before Using the PC Controller
What is PC Controller? ............................................................... 2
Before Installation ..................................................................... 3
Unpacking Checks.............................................................. 3
Operating Environment ........................................................ 4
How to Connect the DC-616 to Your Computer ................................... 5
Installing the PC Controller
PC Controller Installation Procedures .............................................. 8
Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista ................................. 8
Windows XP ....................................................................10
Driver Installation Procedures ......................................................13
Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista .................................13
Windows XP ....................................................................17
Uninstalling the PC Controller
PC Controller Uninstallation Procedures..........................................24
Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista ................................24
Windows XP ....................................................................26
Driver Uninstallation Procedures...................................................27
Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista ................................27
Windows XP ....................................................................29
Driver Update
Driver Update .........................................................................32
PC Controller Setting
PC Controller Setting ................................................................34
Main Menu ......................................................................34
Limits of the Trail Cutting .....................................................36
Creating a JOB with Preview Display (WIZARD) ........................38
Creating a JOB by Entering Values (DIRECT) ...........................48
Reading a JOB from DC-616 (UPLOAD)..................................52
Registering a JOB Saved in Computer onto DC-616 (DOWNLOAD) 54
Setting Frequently Used Functions on Computer (“SETTING”).......55
SETTING ........................................................................57
ADJUST All .....................................................................59
Retrieving a JOB .....................................................................63

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Chapter 6
Processing a JOB by Retrieving from DC-616 (SELECT)..............63
JOB Detail.......................................................................64
Open .............................................................................66
Saved JOB Log ................................................................67
JOB log details .................................................................69
Select JOB log..................................................................70
Troubleshooting
Messages .............................................................................74
Messages on the Status/System Display .........................................76

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Chapter 1
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Before Using the PC Controller
Before Using the PC Controller
This chapter contains essential information you should understand such as
system requirements and so on.
What is PC Controller?....................................................................... 2
Before Installation .............................................................................3
Unpacking Checks....................................................................... 3
Operating Environment .................................................................4
How to Connect the DC-616 to Your Computer ......................................... 5

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What is PC Controller?
PC Controller is a software used to setup a JOB for the DC-616 on computer.
Installation of this software allows the user to create and edit JOB for the DC-616, with preview
image of the document, as well as save JOB data and execute a JOB form the computer.

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Before Using the PC Controller
Before Installation
Unpacking Checks
Before installing the PC Controller on your computer, check the following.
Check the contents.
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No. Part Name Q'ty
1 PC Controller (CD-ROM) 1
2 Dongle 1
3 PC Controller Instruction Manual 1
The CD-ROM contains “Template”.
For detailed usage instructions, see the “Template User’s Manual (E) Rev*.**pdf” in the CD-ROM.
REFERENCE

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Part Names and Their Functions
Operating Environment
• WindowsInstaller is not installed in some operating systems and an error may occur when
installing the PC controller.
In this case, it is required to install the latest WindowsInstaller by downloading via network,
or install it by using the install program of WindowsInstaller in the PC Controller install disk.
• How to install WindowsInstaller by using the PC controller install disk.
1. Open “\Setup\WindowsInstaller3 1” folder.
2. Double-click [WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86.exe].
3. Follow the instructions of the installer for installation.
IMPORTANT
Do not connect the computer and the DC-616 until the driver of the PC Controller is installed.
The following computer specifications are necessary to run the PC Controller.
Operating system
•CPU : 1 GHz or faster
•Display resolution : XGA (1024x768 pixel) or more
•RAM : 1 GB or more
•Free hard-disk space: 500 MB or more
•Operating system : Windows XP Professional/Home Edition (32-bit)
Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit)
•Interface : USB 2.0 Full speed
•CD-ROM drive : (Used for installing the PC Controller)
•USB cable : Type AB, 3 m or shorter
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Before Using the PC Controller
How to Connect the DC-616 to Your Computer
Prepare an USB 2.0 Cable (A/B 4-pin).
Plug the USB terminals into the USB port of the DC-616 and the USB port on your computer.
USB cable must be within 3 m long.
Do not connect the DC-616 to your computer until the driver of the PC Controller is installed.
REFERENCE
Computer
USB 2.0 Cable


Chapter 2
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Installing the PC Controller
Installing the PC Controller
This chapter describes how to install the PC Controller on your computer.
PC Controller Installation Procedures .....................................................8
Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista .......................................... 8
Windows XP ............................................................................ 10
Driver Installation Procedures ............................................................ 13
Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista ......................................... 13
Windows XP ............................................................................ 17

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PC Controller Installation Procedures
Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista
IMPORTANT
This section describes the procedures to install the PC Controller on the computer.
• Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista allow multiple users on one computer at
the same time.
Please be sure that only one user is logged in when installing the PC Controller.
• If you are requested to enter password of administrator account during installation of
the PC Controller, enter the password of the user with administrative rights shown.
• The following instructions use the screenshots appeared on Windows 8.
If you are using Windows 7 or Windows Vista, the screenshots vary.
• If you are using Windows 8, a SmartScreen warning
message may appear while installation is in progress.
Click [More info], and then click [Run anyway] to
proceed with the installation.
This software has been thoroughly tested and can be
used without any problems.
REFERENCE
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Make sure that the DC-616 is turned OFF.
Turn the computer ON to start the Windows.
Insert the CD-ROM that came with the DC-616 into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Auto Play screen appears.
Click [Open folder to view files].
The Auto Play screen does not appear on Windows
Vista.
A message appears in the top right corner of the screen.
Click the message.
The message does not appear except for Windows 8.

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Installing the PC Controller
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Click [Next].
Select a folder to install the PC Controller.
[Everyone]: Multiple users on the same computer
[Just me]: Only one user on the computer
Select either one, and click [Next].
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If you want to install the PC Controller in a certain place,
click [Browse], then specify the folder to
install the PC Controller.
Double-click the [Setup] icon.
Double-click the [Setup] folder.

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IMPORTANT
Click [Close].
Go on to the driver installation.
Windows XP
IMPORTANT
• Windows XP allows multiple users on one computer at the same time.
Please be sure that only one user is logged in when installing the PC Controller.
• Installation of the PC Controller requires administrator rights. Ensure to log on as a user
with administrative rights.
Make sure that the DC-616 is turned OFF.
Turn the computer ON to start the Windows.
Click [Next].
User Account Control dialog may appear while
installation is in progress.
Click [Yes] ([Continue] for Windows Vista) to proceed
with the installation.
REFERENCE

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Installing the PC Controller
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Insert the CD-ROM that came with the DC-616 into your
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Click [Start], then click [My computer].
Double-click [DC616 PC Controller].
Double click the [Setup] folder.
Double click the [Setup] icon.
Click [Next].

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REFERENCE
If you want to install the PC Controller in a certain place,
click [Browse], then specify the folder to
install the PC Controller.
Click [Next].
Click [Close].
This completes the installation.
IMPORTANT
Go on to the driver installation.
Select a folder to install the PC Controller.
[Everyone]: Multiple users on the same computer
[Just me]: Only one user on the computer
Select either one, and click [Next].

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Installing the PC Controller
Driver Installation Procedures
Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista
IMPORTANT
• Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista allow multiple users on one computer at
the same time.
Please be sure that only one user is logged in when installing the PC Controller.
• If you are requested to enter password of administrator account during
installation of the PC Controller, enter the password of the user with administrative
rights shown.
• The following instructions use the screenshots appeared on Windows 8.
If you are using Windows 7 or Windows Vista, the screenshots vary.
• There are two types (32-bit, 64-bit) of the DC-616 driver for Windows 8, Windows 7,
and Windows Vista.
Make sure that the DC-616 is turned OFF.
Turn the computer ON to start the Windows.
REFERENCE
REFERENCE
Insert the CD-ROM that came with the DC-616 into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Auto Play screen appears.
Click [Open folder to view files].
The Auto Play screen does not appear except for
Windows 8.
A message appears in the top right corner of the screen.
Click the message.
The message does not appear except for Windows 8.
REFERENCE
“Dongle” does not require the driver installation.

Driver Installation Procedures
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Double-click the [Driver] folder.
REFERENCE
Select the language folder of OS used. Select the
[Others] folder when there is no corresponding language
folder.
Double-click the folder of the language used.
If you are using a 32-bit computer, double-click the
[DPinst] folder.
If you are using a 64-bit computer, double-click the
[DPinst64] folder.
Double-click the [dpinst] icon in the folder.
REFERENCE
User Account Control dialog may appear while
installation is in progress. Simply click [Yes] ([Continue]
for Windows Vista) to proceed with the installation.
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