Roland Camm-1 CX-24/12 User manual

USER'S MANUAL
This User's Manual is intended for CM-24 and CM-12.
Thank you very much for purchasing the CM-24/12.
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this product's performance, please be sure to read through this
manual completely and store it in a safe location.
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• The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of
this product are subject to change without notice.
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tested as much as possible. If you find any misprint or error,
please inform us.

For the USA
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STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void
the users authority to operate this equipment.
The I/O cables between this equipment and the computing
device must be shielded.
For Canada
CLASS A NOTICE
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les
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Canada.
NOTICE
Grounding Instructions
Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Check with qualified electrician or service personnel if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in
doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s
plug.
Repair or replace damaged or worn out cord immediately.
Operating Instructions
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches
invites accidents.
DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t
use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to
rain. Keep work area well lighted.
DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing
accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and like.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in off position before plugging in.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
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Table of Contents
To Ensure Safe Use .......................................................................................................................2
About the Labels Affixed to the Unit ......................................................................4
1 Checking Supplied Items ......................................................................................................................5
2 Part Names and Functions ...................................................................................................................5
2-1 Front View .......................................................................................................................................5
2-2 Rear View ........................................................................................................................................6
2-3 Operation Panel .............................................................................................................................6
3 Basic Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 7
3-1 Setting Up and Connection .......................................................................................................... 7
3-2 DIP Switch Settings .......................................................................................................................8
3-3 Installing a Blade ............................................................................................................................9
3-4 Turning on the Power ................................................................................................................. 10
3-5 Loading the Material ................................................................................................................... 10
3-6 Setting the Origin Point .............................................................................................................. 14
3-7 Cutting Test (How to Adjust Blade Force/Adjusting the Cutter Blade)................................ 15
3-8 Downloading Cutting Data ......................................................................................................... 17
3-9 Applying the Completed Cutout ................................................................................................ 18
3-10 When Cutting is Completed ...................................................................................................... 19
4 Settings for Each Function................................................................................................................ 21
4-1 Using a Material Effectively and Cutting along the Vertical Dimension (Rotate Function) ..... 21
4-2 Plotting on Paper Media ............................................................................................................ 22
4-3 Repeating the same cutting ...................................................................................................... 23
5 About the Blade .................................................................................................................................... 24
6 What to do if... ....................................................................................................................................... 25
7 Instruction Support Chart .................................................................................................................. 27
8 Character Sets ...................................................................................................................................... 28
9 Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 29
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To Ensure Safe Use
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used improperly.
About and Notices
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.
About the Symbols
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings. The specific meaning of
the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. The symbol at left means
"danger of electrocution."
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The
specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. The
symbol at left means the unit must never be disassembled.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must
be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. The symbol at left means the
power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
Do not disassemble, repair, or
modify.
Doing so may lead to fire or abnormal
operation resulting in injury.
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.
Do not use while in an abnormal
state (i.e., emitting smoke, burning
odor, unusual noise, or the like).
Doing so may result in fire or electrical
shock.
Immediately switch off the power, unplug
the power cord from the electrical outlet,
and contact your authorized Roland dealer
or service center.

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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.
Doing so may
damage the
electrical power
cord, leading to
electrocution or
fire.
When unplugging the electrical
power cord from the power outlet,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
Unplugging by pulling the cord may damage
it, leading to fire or electrocution.
Install on a stable surface.
Failure to do so
may result in
falling of the unit,
leading to injury.
When not in use for extended
periods, unplug the power cord from
the electrical outlet.
Failure to do so may
result in danger of
shock, electrocution,
or fire due to
deterioration of the
electrical insulation.
Do not allow liquids, metal objects
or flammables inside the machine.
Such materials
can cause fire.
Do not touch the tip of the blade
with your fingers.
Doing so may result in injury.
Do not place hands near the platen
while in operation.
Doing so may result in injury.
Do not place the hands or anything
else on the platen when switching
on the power.
Doing so may result in injury.
(The cutting carriage moves simultaneously
when the power is switched on.)

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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.
: Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use.
: Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use.
In addition to the and symbols, the symbols shown below are also used.
NOTICE
Do not place hands near the platen
while in operation.
N'approchez pas vos mains du
plateau de travail quand le chariot
est en mouvement.
Model name
Rating label

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1 Checking Supplied Items
2-1 Front View
Check the following to make sure that you received all the items that were shipped along with the unit.
2 Part Names and Functions
* In this manual, the sections that explain both the CM-24 and
the CM-12 shown only illustrations of the CM-24.
Power cord: 1 Blade (ZEC-U1005) : 1 Blade holder
(XD-CH3) : 1
Roller base: 1
Cutter tool (for trimming
material) : 1
Tweezers: 1 Material for test cuts: 1
Test-use application tape: 1
User's manual: 1 CAMM-1 DRIVER
for Windows®95 : 1
* CM-24 only
* CM-24 only
Cutting carriage
The tool (blade or plotting pen) is installed here.
The cutting carriage performs the cutting by
moving the tool left/right or up/down.
DIP Switches
Used to make various settings.
Serial (RS-232C) Input Connector
In a serial configuration, this connector is where you need to connect the serial cable that is used to communicate with your computer.
Pinch Roller (Left)
Press material against the grit roller.
This is aligned with the left edge of the
loaded material and set in place.
Grit Roller
This moves the material to the front and rear.
Guide Line Marks
Material is loaded in alignment
with the guide-line marks.
Blade Protector
Parallel (Centronics) Input Connector
In a parallel configuration, this connector is where you need to connect the parallel cable in order to communicate with your computer.
Pen Force Control Slider
Sets the blade force to be used with the tool.
Operation Panel
Knife Guide
Platen
Pinch Roller (Right)
Press material against the grit roller. This is aligned with the right edge of the
loaded material and set in place.
* CM-24 only

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2-2 Rear View
2-3 Operation Panel
* The TEST key and the position keys function only when the SETUP LED is lighted.
PAUSE Key
When pressed once, this temporarily halts
cutting in progress. Pressing this key again
releases the paused state.
PEN MODE Key
Press this to perform plotting with a pen on
paper. (Be sure to load a pen in the cutting
carriage.)
REPLOT Key
This repeats the same cutting operation.
TEST Key
This performs a cutting test to check whether
blade force is correct.
ORIGIN SET Key
This sets the origin point for cutting to the
current tool position.
(Position Keys)
These are used to move the material or the
cutting carriage.
SETUP LED
This lights up when the SETUP key is pressed.
Cutting can be performed when this is lit.
PAUSE LED
This lights up when the PAUSE key is pressed
to pause the CM-24/12.
PEN MODE LED
This lights up when the PEN MODE key is pressed.
REPLOT LED
This lights up when the REPLOT key has been
pressed.
TEST LED
This lights up when the TEST key is pressed.
POWER/ERROR LED
This lights up when the power is switched on,
and flashes when an error is generated.
Power Switch
ON when switched to [I].
OFF when switched to [O].
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.
The PEN MODE LED and POWER/ERROR LED blink simultaneously.
This flashes if the location of the pinch rollers is not correct.
If DIP switch SW-9 on the CM-24 is set to ON (piece material) and material with a vertical length of 100 mm (3-15/16") or less has been loaded, or if
SW-9 is set to ON and there is no material over the front and rear paper sensors.
For more details, see "3-5 Loading the Material".
SETUP Key
Press this to detect the width of the loaded
material and enable the unit for cutting.
Pressing this while operation is paused deletes
the data sent from the computer.

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3-1 Setting Up and Connection
3 Basic Operation
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.
Install on a stable surface.
Failure to do so
may result in
falling of the unit,
leading to injury.
Do not try to pick up or move the CM-24/12 by grasping the top area of the unit. Be sure to use both hands to
grip the CM-24/12 securely on the left and right sides.
Never install this unit in any of the following situations, as it could result in damage:
Places where the installation surface is unstable or not level.
Places with excessive electrical noise.
Places with excessive humidity or dust.
Places with poor ventilation, because the CM-24/12 generates considerable heat during operation.
Places with excessive vibration.
Connect the cable to either the parallel or the serial port. Be sure that the power to both the computer and the
main unit is switched off when connecting the cable.
NOTICE
Securely connect the power cord, computer I/O cable and so on so that they will not be unplugged and cause
failure during operation. Doing so may lead to faulty operation or breakdown.
Serial connector
or
Parallel connector
When the CM-24/12 is connected to the computer via the
serial port, the communication parameters (Baud, Data, Parity,
Stop, etc.) for the CM-24/12 need to match the port settings on
the computer. Use the DIP switches on the right-hand side of
the CM-24/12 to make these settings. Refer to "3-2 DIP
Switch Settings" to make the correct settings.
Serial interface cable
(Connect to the serial input port.)
or
Parallel interface cable (Connect to the parallel input port.)
* Cables are available separately. One which you are sure matches
the model of computer being used should be selected.
Parallel input connector
Serial input connector
Power connector
Power cord
Power
outlet
Make sure the unit is placed on a stable, sturdy surface.
When arranging setup space for the CM-24, 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 CM-12, 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 there is nothing that can block the material at both front and rear.

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3-2 DIP Switch Settings
DIP switches settings must be made only when the power is turned off.
NOTICE
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
OFF ON
10
9
- All DIP switches are set to OFF when shipped from the factory.
- When SW-2 is set to OFF, SW-3 may be set to either ON or OFF.
- When SW-8 has been set to ON (heavy), cutting speed is limited to the range of 10 to 100 mm/sec. At this time, operation never
exceeds 100 mm/sec., even is an instruction for a speed greater than 100 mm/sec. is received from the computer.
SW-1—5 : Sets the communication parameters for a serial connection. When the CM-24/12 is connected to the computer through
the serial port, be sure that the communication parameters for SW-1 to SW-6 are set correctly, matching the computer
port settings.
SW-6 : Rotates the text (or graphics) 90 degrees. When set to ON (rotate), the origin point is set at the bottom right of the
material, and the direction of cutting is rotated 90 degrees.
SW-7 : Sets the amount of offset for the cutter blade. Set to OFF when using a tool with a blade offset of 0.25 mm, or to ON
when using a tool with a blade offset of 0.5 mm.
When using the included blade, set to OFF (0.25 mm).
SW-8 : Sets the weight of the material. If material feed is not performed smoothly, set this switch to ON (heavy). When set to
ON, the upper limit for cutting speed is set to 100 mm/sec., and the force used to move the material and the blade
increases. This switch should normally be set to OFF (light).
SW-9 : Sets the size of the material. Set this to ON when using a piece material (piece), and set it to OFF (roll) when using a
rolled material.
SW-10 : Smoothing is a function for cutting smooth circles and arcs. Smoothing is enabled when this switch is set to OFF
(enabled).
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 Rotate Do not rotate Rotate
SW-7 Blade offset 0.25 0.5
SW-8 Material weight Light Heavy
SW-9 * Material size Roll Piece
SW-10 Smoothing ON OFF
* On the CM-12, SW-9 is not used. This switch should always be set to "OFF."

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3-3 Installing a Blade
Installing the Blade
Do not touch the tip of the blade
with your fingers.
Doing so may result in injury, and 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.
NOTICE
1Insert a blade into the blade holder until it snaps into
place with an audible click.
Push-pin
Blade holder
Blade
2(1) Loosen the tool securing screw on the cutting
carriage.
(2) Support the tool-securing screw from below and
install the blade holder. Insert the blade holder
until the collar is flush with the carriage.
(3) Tighten the tool securing screw until the blade
holder is secured in place.
Cutting carriage
Loosen
Tighten
Tool securing screw
Depending on the material in use, it may be necessary to adjust the tip of the blade. For more information, see "3-7 Cutting Test."

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3-4 Turning on the Power
Switch on the power switch on the left side of the CM-24/12.
Be sure not to place the hands or
anything else on the platen when
switching on the power.
Doing so may result in injury.
(The cutting carriage moves simultaneously
when the power is switched on.)
POWER/ERROR LED lights up
3-5 Loading the Material
Loading the Material
Depending on the type of material, it may be necessary to make DIP switch settings on the CM-24. To do this, first switch off the power
to the unit, then set DIP switch SW-9 to ON if loading piece material, or to OFF if loading roll material. After making the setting, turn the
CM-24 back ON. On the CM-12, it is not necessary to make any DIP switch settings.
The grit rollers on the CM-24 are divided into four areas that can secure the material with the pinch rollers. Also, The grit rollers on the
CM-12 are divided into two separate areas. The range of movement is determined by the pinch rollers on the left and right (see "Material
Loading Position"). Experiment with the range of the left and right pinch rollers to determine usable area.
When loading a material, first place it atop the grit rollers and make sure that it is positioned where it can be secured by the pinch rollers.
Width (horizontal dimension)
CM-24 50—711 mm (1-15/16"—28")
CM-12 50—406 mm (1-15/16"—16")
Length (vertical direction)
100 mm (3-15/16") or more when DIP switch SW-9 is set to "ON"
No other restrictions (* Accuracy assured within a range of up to 1,600
mm (63"))
No restrictions (* Accuracy assured within a range of up to 1,600 mm
(63"))
Acceptable media widths

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Material Loading Position
: Grit roller
: Pinch roller (left)
28" (approx. 711 mm)
6"
(approx. 152 mm)
Position of the pinch roller
(right) for material with
a width of 6"
Position of the pinch roller
(right) for material with
a width of 12"
Position of the pinch roller
(right) for material with
a width of 18"
Position of the pinch roller
(right) for material with
a width of 24"
The left-hand pinch roller can be moved within this range.
When loading material with a width other than one indicated above,
move the left-hand pinch roller.
*Do not set the pinch roller here.
CM-24
16" (approx. 406 mm)
Position of the pinch roller
(right) for material with
a width of 6"
Position of the pinch roller
(right) for material with
a width of 12"
CM-12
Material
*Do not set the pinch roller here.
: Pinch roller (right)
12"
(approx. 305 mm)
18"
(approx. 457 mm)
24"
(approx. 610 mm)
- If you are using roll material, start with step 1.
- If you are using piece material, start with step 2.
If you are using the CM-24, set DIP switch SW-9 to OFF (roll) when roll material is loaded, or to ON (piece) when flat (piece)
material is loaded. Be sure the power to the CM-24 is off when changing the DIP switch setting.
(On the CM-12, SW-9 is not used. This switch should always be set to "OFF.")
1Raise the sheet loading lever.
Pass the end of the material between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers so that it extends from the front of the unit.
[ If You Are Using the Roller Base ][ If You Are Not Using the Roller Base ]
Pull out the length
of material that is to
be cut from the roll.
Cut off the length of
material that is to
be cut from the roll.
Do not load the material as shown
in the figure, because correct
material feed will be impossible.
Roller base
Not OK
* If you are using the CM-12, use a substitute of the
roller base to secure the rolled material in place.

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2For the CM-24: Position so that the right-hand edge of the material lies over any one of the grit rollers.
Move the material from side to side and position so that the left-hand edge of the material lies over the
leftmost grit roller.
For the CM-12: Position so that the right-hand edge of the material lies over the right-hand grit roller and the left-hand edge
lies over the left-hand grit roller.
When loading material that is 6" in width, position the material over the leftmost grit roller.
4Lower the sheet loading lever.
The pinch rollers are lowered and the material is
secured in place. 5Press the SETUP key.
Sheet loading lever
The width of the material is detected and the unit is
made ready for cutting.
The cutting carriage moves to the cutting origin point.
SETUP LED lights up
3Load the material so that it lies straight and is aligned with the guide-line marks, then move the left and right pinch rollers so that
at they are above the grit rollers.
If a pinch roller does not move easily, it may help to grasp the corresponding pinch roll frame at the back of the unit and move it
together with the pinch roller.
Pinch roll frame
Material
Material
Guide-line marks
Pinch roller (right)
A material with edge holes for sprocket feed
Do not put the
pinch rollers on the
hole area at the
edges.
Pinch roller (left)
Guide-line marks
Material
Rear View
Pinch roller (left)
Guide-line marks
Material
With the material set in place,
make sure the grit rollers are
positioned correctly.
Grit rollerGrit roller (left)
(An indicator mark is present in
the area enclosed by the lines.)
Load the material so that its edge does
not catch on the groove in front of the
blade protector.
OK Not OK
Blade protector
Material's edge
Groove
Blade protector
Groove
Material's edge

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Make sure that the material remains held by the pinch rollers. If the material does come loose from the pinch rollers, set it in place again.
6Feed out the length of material to be cut. 7Return the fed-out material.
4Lower the sheet loading lever.
The pinch rollers are lowered and the material is
secured in place. Sheet loading lever
2Perform steps 1 through 3 of "Loading the Material".
Pull out the material from the roll and pass it through
the unit.
1Use material that is wider by 50 mm (2") or more than
the width of the cutting to be performed.
3Position the pinch rollers as shown in the figure.
25 mm
(1")
or more
Guide-line marks
25 mm
(1")
or more
Guide-line marks
5Press the SETUP key.
SETUP LED lights up
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.
6Feed out the length of
material to be cut. 7Return the fed-out material.
Make sure that the material remains held by the pinch rollers. If the material does come loose from the pinch rollers, set it in place again.
For a cut piece of material or
material whose left- or right-hand
edge is at an angle, do not place the
pinch rollers over the far ends of
the material.

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About the Cutting Area
Pinch roller (Right)
About 15 mm
(about 9/16")
[CM-12]
Max.
280 mm (11")
Pinch roller (Right)
Initial cutting coordinate
origin point (0,0)
If there is no need to move the origin initially set, then it is not necessary to make the origin point setting immediately after loading a
material.
You can also set the origin to an uncut area of a material in order to use the material with maximum effectiveness.
* If a material has not yet been loaded, then before setting the origin point, refer to "3-5 Loading the Material" to load the
material correctly. Loading a material after the origin has been set (by pressing the SETUP key to extinguish the SETUP
LED) cancels the origin that has been set.
Max.
584 mm (23")
About 1 mm
(about 0.04")
Pinch roller
(Left)
Material
Cutting Area
Max.
24,998 mm (984-1/8")
(Accuracy assured within a
range of up to 1,600 mm (63"))
Max.
24,998 mm (984-1/8")
(Accuracy assured within a
range of up to 1,600 mm (63"))
[CM-24]
* The arrows in the figure indicating the X and Y directions indicate respectively
the positive directions of the X axis and Y axis when the Rotate function is off.
3-6 Setting the Origin Point
The CM-24/12 allows the origin point (0,0) to be set at any position in the cutting area.
Loading material and pressing the SETUP key causes the first origin point to be determined. The first origin point determined by
pressing the SETUP key varies according to the model and the DIP switch settings.
CM-24
CM-12
Position where the origin point is set
Set near the left-hand pinch roller
(When SW-6 has been set to ON (rotate) : set near the right-hand pinch roller)
Material size is detected and the origin is set at the lower-left area of the material
(When SW-6 has been set to ON (rotate) : material size is detected and the origin
is set at the lower-right area of the material)
Set near the left-hand pinch roller
(When SW-6 has been set to ON (rotate) : set near the right-hand pinch roller)
1Use the , , , and keys to move the center of
the blade holder. Move it to the point where the origin
is to be set. 2Press the ORIGIN SET key.
The SETUP LED flashes once and the origin point is
set.
DIP switch
SW-9: OFF (roll material)
SW-9: ON (piece material)
SW-9: OFF (This switch
should always be set to "OFF."
It is not necessary to make any
DIP switch settings.)

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3-7 Cutting Test
(
How to Adjust Blade Force/Adjusting the Cutter Blade )
Before carrying out actual cutting, you may wish to perform a "cutting test" to check whether the unit produces the cutout satisfactorily.
This is done by examining the results of the cutting test, and adjusting the blade force and the amount of blade extension. The cutting test
should be repeated until the appropriate cutting conditions for the material in use are discovered.
If the cutting results are unsatisfactory, first use the pen force control slider to adjust the blade force (see "How to Adjust Blade Force").
To start with, move the pen force control to the left-most indicator mark (minimum blade force).
Increase blade force gradually, until cut quality is satisfactory.
If favorable cutting results are not obtained even after adjusting the blade force, then you should adjust the cutter blade (see "Adjusting
the Cutter Blade"). After adjusting the cutter blade, perform a cutting test and adjust the blade force.
If a material has not yet been loaded, then refer to "3-5 Loading the Material" to load the material correctly.
Cutting test starts.
1Use the , , , and keys to move the center of
the blade holder. Move to the position where the
cutting test is to be performed. 2Press the TEST key.
The TEST LED lights up
* Note that an area of approximately 2 square centime-
ters (a little less than a square inch) is required to
make a test cutout (given that the tip of cutter after it
has moved is at the origin at lower-left).
3(1) First peel off the round section (shaded as shown ).
- When it can be peeled off by itself, without disturbing the
square, the blade force is set appropriately.
(2) Next, peel off the square, and look at the backing behind it.
- The optimum blade pressure is correct if you can clearly make
out the lines left by the blade.
Adjust the pen force control slider until results as shown above are
obtained. (Gradually increase the cutter force until you reach the
optimum level.)
Origin
Then peel this off
Peel off first

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0.1 mm
(0.00394")
How to Adjust Blade Force
The pen force control slider is located on the right side of the unit. Move the blade force control slider sideways to alter the blade force.
The pen force control slider can be positioned at marks indicating the 11 levels available.
PEN FORCE
MAX
8642
MIN
Blade Force
UPDOWN
Max. Blade Force
Min. Blade Force
When making the blade force setting, it is important to
take into consideration the hardness of the blade as well as
the thickness and type of the material to be cut, and adjust
blade force accordingly. If the blade force is weak, the
material may not be cut satisfactorily. If the blade force is
too strong, blade life will be shortened and cutting may be
impaired.
Additionally, be aware that problems such as the follow-
ing may occur:
- The material may be torn
- The blade may pierce the material and backing
- Cutter blade extends through the base paper, and normal
advancing of the material becomes impossible
- The unit may suffer damage
Adjusting the Cutter Blade
The amount of cutter blade extension can be adjusted by rotating the cap. If it is necessary to adjust the amount of blade extension,
remove the blade holder, adjust the amount of blade extension as shown in the figure below, then remount the blade holder on the cutting
carriage.
When using the included material or a general type of equivalent material, the unit should generally be used with the
cap tightened at its highest position (maximum blade extension = 2.5 mm (0.0984")). When cutting material having
base paper that is thin with respect to the material (material thickness), or material having no base paper, the amount
of blade extension should be adjusted so that the blade does not cut through the base paper.
Turning the tip by an amount corresponding to one large
scale gradation extends the blade by 0.1 mm (0.00394").
Adjustment for 0.5 mm (0.0197") can be made by rotating the
cap one full turn.
[Adjusting the amount of blade extension]
Perform a cutting test and gradually extend the blade. Take care to ensure that the amount of blade extension does not exceed the
thickness of the material portion plus the thickness of the base paper.
If the blade leaves a faint mark on the base paper, the amount of blade extension is optimal.
Amount of
cutter blade
extension
=
Thickness of
the material
portion
+
2
Thickness of
the base paper
Min. : 0 mm Max. : 2.5 mm
(0.0984")

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3-8 Downloading Cutting Data
When loading a flat material the CM-12 that has been cut, be sure to use a flat material that is about 100 mm
(3-15/16") longer than the vertical size of the cutting data. If data larger than the vertical length of the material
is sent, the CM-12 will attempt to cut the data even if it does not all fit in the material. This means that the
material is dislodged from the grit roller, and cutting continues with no material. This can cause not only
breakage to the blade but also damage to the unit, and adequate care is required to prevent this.
If the material becomes dislodged, immediately press the PAUSE key or turn off the power switch.
NOTICE
The unit will begin cutting when it receives cutting data sent from the computer.
Pausing Cutting Operations
If you wish to pause operation while cutting is in progress, follow the steps described below.
Continuing Cutting
[ Continuing Cutting on the Same Material ]
Refer to "3-6 Setting the Origin Point" and set the origin at a
place which has not yet been cut (i.e., at the place to be cut
next).
Then send cutting data from the computer to the CM-24/12.
For information on how to install the CAMM-1 DRIVER for Windows®95, please refer to the "Readme.txt" file.
(This "Readme.txt" file is located on the corresponding disk.)
Press and hold the PAUSE key until the PAUSE LED lights up.
Cutting is paused.
The PAUSE LED lights up
[To Resume Cutting]
Press the PAUSE key.
Cutting is resumes.
The PAUSE LED goes out
[To Terminate Cutting]
(1) Halt transmission of cutting instructions from the com-
puter.
(2) Press the SETUP key. Hold down for about 1 sec.
Cutting instructions already sent from the computer to the
CM-24/12 are deleted, the cutting carriage moves to the right,
and cutting stops.
The SETUP LED goes out
[Cutting After Changing the Material]
Follow the procedure described from "3-5 Loading the
Material" to "3-8 Downloading Cutting Data" .
* If the same type of material is used, then a cutting test is
not necessary.

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3-9 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.
- If you discover after it is stuck in place that air bubbles were trapped under the work, use a needle to puncture them.
Then you can smooth out the material out so that it sticks securely.
1[For Piece Materials]
(1) Press the SETUP key. Hold down for about 1 sec.
The SETUP LED goes out and the cutting carriage
moves to the right edge of the cutting area.
SETUP LED goes out
(2) Raise the sheet loading lever, then remove the
material. Sheet loading lever
[For Roll Materials, or When Detaching
Only a Cut Portion]
Detach the cut portion by cutting along the knife guide.
For the CM-12, use a commercially available craft knife to
detach the cut portion.
Knife Guide
2Strip/Weed uses all unneeded portions from the
completed work. 3Stick application tape over the completed work.
Press down firmly on the application tape to remove
air bubbles. If you do not press firmly enough the cut
area will not stick to the surface.
* You should have weed boarders or rectangles
drawn around work to facilitate weeding.
4Transfer the material to the application tape, position it, and carefully
affix it, making sure that it is aligned correctly. Rub over the applica-
tion tape to make sure the work is firmly stuck in place. Then peel off
the application tape.
Material