Setup a Roland PNC plotter with SignCut PDF Print E-mail

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Facts about the machine:

Plotter Setup


Before trying to get things working, determine the following:

  • Decide what interface to use, and make sure to use the correct cables.
  • Check what baudrate the cutter is setup to use.
  • Align the vinyl and make sure the pinch-rollers are set correctly.
  • Make sure the machine is powered on and in online-mode.
Now you are ready to go to setup SignCut, click the tab for your operating system above.

SignCut Windows Setup


To setup SignCut for your machine, follow these steps:
  • Open SignCut Productivity Pro.
  • Click on the Cutter-button to open that dialogue.
  • In the Manufacturer list, choose "Roland DG".
  • In the Cutter list, choose your particular model.
  • In the Device list, choose your device that should be either a COM-port or LPT-port. If you have installed a windows-driver for your machine, choose the name of that printer-driver in this list instead.
  • Now choose the same baudrate as was set on the cutter.
  • There is an option to calibrate your cutter, do NOT click there before first cut.
  • Now click Ok to close the dialogue.
  • Now you are ready to start cutting.

SignCut Mac Setup


To setup SignCut for your machine, follow these steps:
  • Open SignCut Productivity Pro.
  • Click on the Cutter-button to open that dialogue.
  • In the Manufacturer list, choose "Roland DG".
  • In the Cutter list, choose your particular model.
  • On Mac you need to use a USB to serial adapter, we recommend Keyspan. Install the driver for your adapter.
  • In the Device list, choose a device that begins with "/dev/cu." that is not a bluetooth adapter or similar. Usually it's named keyspan or serial.
  • Now choose the same baudrate as was set on the cutter.
  • There is an option to calibrate your cutter, do NOT click there before first cut.
  • Now click Ok to close the dialogue.
  • Now you are ready to start cutting.

 

Productivity Tips

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