Roland DXY_1350 User manual

USER'S MANUAL
Thank you very much for purchasing the DXY-1350A/1150A.
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this product's performance, please be sure to read through this
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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.
XY PLOTTER
DXY-1350A
DXY-1150A

For the USA
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
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.
ROLAND DG CORPORATION
1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN 431-2103
MODEL NAME : See the MODEL given on the rating plate.
RELEVANT DIRECTIVE : EC MACHINERY DIRECTIVE (89/392/EEC)
EC LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE (73/23/EEC)
EC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE (89/336/EEC)
For Canada
CLASS A NOTICE
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
CLASSE A AVIS
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.

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Copyright © 1997 ROLAND DG CORPORATION
Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Table of Contents
To Ensure Safe Use.................................................................................... 2
About the Labels Affixed to the Unit.................................... 4
Checking Accessories ................................................................................................ 5
Part Names and Functions ........................................................................................ 6
Step-by-Step Plotting.................................................................................................. 8
Setting Up the Stands................................................................................................. 9
Connection .................................................................................................................. 10
Loading the Pens ....................................................................................................... 10
Loading the Paper...................................................................................................... 11
Self-testing................................................................................................................... 13
Installing the DRIVER................................................................................................ 13
Downloading Plot Data............................................................................................. 14
After Plotting ............................................................................................................... 16
Care and Maintenance .............................................................................................. 16
Explanation of Functions and Operation ............................................................ 17
Pens ............................................................................................................................... 18
Paper ............................................................................................................................. 21
Plotting Area................................................................................................................ 22
DIP Switches ............................................................................................................... 24
What to Do If... ............................................................................................................ 26
List of DXY-GL Related Instructions..................................................................... 28
List of RD-GL I Related Instructions..................................................................... 29
List of RD-GL II Related Instructions.................................................................... 31
The Specifications of the Interface ....................................................................... 35
List of Optional Cables............................................................................................. 38
List of Character Sets ............................................................................................... 39
Specification of DXY-1350A/1150A........................................................................ 42

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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 abnor-
mal operation resulting in injury.
Do not use with any electrical
power supply that does not
meet the ratings displayed on
the AC Adapter.
Use with any other power supply
may lead to fire or electrocution.
Do not use with any power
supply other than the dedi-
cated AC adapter.
Use with any other power supply
may lead to fire or electrocution.

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Do not use with a damaged
power cord or a power outlet
that is loose when the AC
adapter is plugged in.
Use with any
other power
supply may
lead to fire or
electrocution.
When unplugging the electrical
power cord from the power
outlet, grasp the plug, not the
cord.
Unplug-
ging by
pulling the
cord may
damage it,
leading to
fire or electrocution.
Do not injure or modify the
electrical power cord, nor
subject it to excessive bends,
twists, pulls, binding, or pinch-
ing, nor place any object of
weight on it.
Doing so may damage the electrical
power cord,
leading to
electrocu-
tion or fire.
When not in use for prolonged
periods, unplug the power
cord from the electrical outlet.
Failure to do so may
result in danger of
shock, electrocution,
or fire due to deterio-
ration of the electrical
insulation.
Do not damage the
electrostatic pad, or attempt to
use tacks or the like to secure
paper or other material to the
pad.
Doing so may
lead to
electrocution.
Install on a stable surface.
Failure to do
so may result
in falling of the
unit or AC
adapter,
leading to
injury.
Do not allow liquids, metal
objects or flammables inside
the machine.
Fire may
result.

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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.
: Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use.
Model name
DXY-1350A
In addition to the and symbols, the symbols shown below
are also used.
: Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure
correct use.
DXY-1150A
Affixed to the 230 V/240 V adapter
Rating label
Use a rated power supply.
Rear

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Checking
Accessories
The following accessories are packed together with the main unit. Before using, be sure to check to make sure that
all accessories have been included.
Metal strip (DXY-1150A only ) x 3
Stand x 2 ( L and R) Exclusive AC adapter x 1
Paper clip (DXY-1150A only ) x 1
PLOTTER DRIVER for
Windows®3.1 x 1
Standard ceramic pen
( for self-test ) x 1 set
Rubber positioning sticker
x 1 set
PLOTTER DRIVER for
Windows®95 x 1
Dust cover x 1
Transparent positioning sticker
x 1 set
Paper ( for self-test ) x 2
User's manual x 1

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Part Names and
Functions
Arm
This part moves over
the drawing board.
Control panel
Used to make various settings
and operate the DXY.
Pen carriage
Holds the pen when plotting.
Pen stand
Pens can be stored here.
Pen stock
Pens are loaded here.
Drawing board
Paper is mounted here. (The DXY-1350A use
electrostatic adsorption, and the DXY-1150A is
equipped with a metal plate.)
Front View
Power switch
Power connector
Connects to the AC adapter
included with the main unit.
Side View
Rear View
DIP switches
Used to make various settings.
Parallel connector (Centronics specifica-
tions)
Used for connection to the computer with
a parallel cable.
Serial connector (RS-232C)
Used for connection to the
computer with a serial cable.
Pen type switch
Switches according to the type of pen
in use. (See " Pens".)

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FAST
POWER
ERROR
POWER/ERROR LED
Lights up when the power is turned on. This LED
also blinks when an error has occurred.
On the DXY-1150A, only the pen
number is shown. The following
functions are available only on the
DXY-1350A.
[VIEW] key
Moves the carriage to the upper right of the
drawing board and pauses operation. Pressing the
key a second time return the pen carriage to the
pen position it was at immediately before.
VIEW LED
Lights up during VIEW
, , and position keys
Moves the pen carriage. Pressing two adjacent
position keys at the same moves the pen carriage
diagonally.
[FAST] key
Pressing this key speeds up carriage movement.
[REPLOT] key (DXY-1350A only)
Press this key while the REPLOT MODE LED is lit to
execute replotting.
REPLOT LED (DXY-1350A only)
Lights up when replotting is possible.
[REPLOT MODE] key (DXY-1350A only)
Switches to the Replot mode. (See "Explanation of
Functions and Operation".)
[PAPER HOLD] key (DXY-1350A only)
Causes paper to stick to the drawing board.
PAPER HOLD LED (DXY-1350A only)
Lights up during paper hold.
[PEN UP/DOWN] key
Press this key to move the pen up or down.
[ENTER] key
Use this key in combination with other keys to operate
the DXY.
[P1] and [P2] scaling point keys
Pressing the [P1] or [P2] key moves the pen
carriage to the specified position. (See "Explana-
tion of Functions and Operation".)
Control Panel
PEN
SPEED
PEN SELECT
8
420mm/sec
7
220mm/sec
6
160mm/sec
5
120mm/sec
4
90mm/sec
3
60mm/sec
2
40mm/sec
1
30mm/sec
[PEN SPEED] key
Pen speed can be set by pressing
this key and the
1
30mm/sec
key. (See
"Pens".)
PEN
SPEED
1
30mm/sec
8
420mm/sec
[PENSELECT] key
The pen to be used can be
selected while this key is held
down.

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Step-by-Step
Plotting
Operation Flow
When using the DXY, plotting is carried out using the sequence of steps described below. Refer to the pages
indicated for each step for an explanation of how the operation is performed.
Be sure to follow this proce-
dure when using the DXY for
the first time. If necessary,
steps 4 and 5 should also be
carried out.
These steps are carried out
when the computer connection
or the paper size has been
changed. All of these settings
are made using the DIP
switches.
Unless the usage environment
has been changed, these steps
are all that needs to be done to
make a plot.
When using the DXY for the
first time, or to confirm
operation of the plotter, a self-
test can be carried out to check
the main unit for problems.
1Set up the plotter.
4Select the instruction set.
3Connect the plotter to the computer.
2Connect the AC adapter.
6Load the pens.
5Make other required settings.
9Set pen speed.
8Load the paper.
7Turn on the power.
10 Download plot data from the computer.
Åù Perform self-testing.