Roland cm500

USER'S
MANUAL
CM-500
CM-400 CM-300
Thank you very much for purchasing the CM-500/400/300.

• To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding 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 part, of
this manual is prohibited.
• The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of
this product are subject to change without notice.
• The operation manual and the product have been prepared and
tested as much as possible. If you find any misprint or error,
please inform us.
For the USA
NOTICE
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Grounding Instructions
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet,
STATEMENT have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Check with qualified electrician or service personnel if the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in
FCC Rules. doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
in a commercial environment. grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio plug.
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
Repair or replace damaged or worn out cord immediately.
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 Operating Instructions
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void
rain. Keep work area well lighted.
the users authority to operate this equipment.
DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing
accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and like.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.

The I/O cables between this equipment and the computing Make sure the switch is in off position before plugging in.
device must be shielded.
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.
For Canada TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
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.
ROLAND DG CORPORATION
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MODEL NAME : See the MODEL given on the rating plate.
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WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Table of Contents
To Ensure Safe Use ....................................................................................................................... 2
About the Labels Affixed to the Unit ...................................................................... 5
1 Checking Supplied Items ...................................................................................................................... 7

2 Part Names and Functions ...................................................................................................................7
2-1 Front View ....................................................................................................................................... 7
2-2 Rear View ........................................................................................................................................ 8
2-3 Operation Panel ................................................................................................................ 8
3 Setup .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
3-1 Setting Up and Connection ............................................................................................... 9
3-2 Turning on the Power ................................................................................................................. 10
3-3 Selecting the Interface ................................................................................................................11
3-4 About the Driver ........................................................................................................................... 11
4 Basic Operation .................................................................................................................................... 12
4-1 Installing a Blade ......................................................................................................................... 12
4-2 Loading the Material ................................................................................................................... 13
Loading Roll Material ............................................................................................................................. 15
To Perform Lengthy Cutting .................................................................................................................. 18
Loading Flat Material (Standard-size Material, Cut Material, Etc.) .................................................. 19
4-3 About the Cutting Area ............................................................................................................... 20
4-4 Setting the Origin Point .............................................................................................................. 20
4-5 Cutting Test (How to Adjust Pen Force and Blade Extension) ............................................ 21
4-6 Downloading Cutting Data ......................................................................................................... 24
4-7 Applying the Completed Cutout ................................................................................................ 25
4-8 When Cutting is Completed ...................................................................................................... 26
5 Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 27
5-1 Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................... 27
5-2 How to Replace the Separating Knife ...................................................................................... 28
6 Using the Display Menus ................................................................................................................... 29
7 Display Menus Flowchart .................................................................................................................. 30
8 Display Menu Lists .............................................................................................................................. 32
9 About the Blades and Materials ....................................................................................................... 37
10 Plotting on Paper Media ..................................................................................................................... 38
11 What to do if... ....................................................................................................................................... 39
11-1 What to do if... ............................................................................................................................. 39
11-2 Error Messages ........................................................................................................................... 42
12 Instruction Support Chart .................................................................................................................. 43
13 Character Sets ...................................................................................................................................... 44
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 45
Windows® is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Copyright © 1998 ROLAND DG CORPORATION
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To Ensure Safe Use
About and Notices
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used improperly.
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 Do not use with any electrical power

modify. supply that does not meet the
Doing so may lead to fire or abnormal ratings displayed on the unit.
operation resulting in injury. Use with any other power supply may lead
to fire or electrocution.
Ground the unit with the ground Do not use while in an abnormal
wire. state (i.e., emitting smoke, burning
Failure to do so may result in risk of odor, unusual noise, or the like).
electrical shock in the even of a mechanical Doing so may result in fire or electrical
problem 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 attempt to unplug the power Do not use with a damaged power
cord with wet hands. cord or plug, or with a loose electri-
Doing so may cal outlet.
result in electrical Use with any other
shock. power supply may
lead to fire or
electrocution.
When unplugging the electrical When not in use for prolonged

power cord from a power outlet, periods, unplug the power cord from
grasp the plug, not the cord. the electrical outlet.
Unplugging by Failure to do so may
pulling the cord result in danger of
may damage it, shock, electrocution,
leading to fire or or fire due to
electrocution. deterioration of the
electrical insulation.
Do not injure or modify the electrical Unpacking, installing, or relocating

power cord, nor subject it to exces- the unit are operations which must
sive bends, twists, pulls, binding, or be carried out by two or more per-
pinching, nor place any object of sons holding the unit at its bottom
weight on it. surface on the left and right sides.
Doing so may Failure to do so may
damage the electri- result in dropping
cal power cord, the unit, leading
leading to electrocu- to injury.
tion or fire.
Do not allow liquids, metal objects Do not place hands near the platen
or flammables inside the machine. while in operation.
Such materials Doing so may result in injury.
can cause fire.
Do not touch the tip of the blade Install in a level and stable location.
with your fingers. Otherwise the unit may tip over and cause
Doing so may result in injury. injury.
Make sure the power to the unit is

off before attempting to replace the
separating knife.
Doing so may result in injury.
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Use care to avoid pinching the Use the joining screws to secure the
fingers when placing the unit on the unit to the stand.
stand. Failure to do so
Doing so may may result in
result in injury. falling of the unit,
leading to injury.
Roll material must be placed at a Release the caster locks for the
predetermined shaft position. stand before attempting to move.
Failure to do so may Otherwise the unit may tip over and cause
result in falling of the injury.
roll, leading to injury.
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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.
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
Use a rated
power supply.
ENGAGE
RELEASE
NOTICE
✭✂ Use the brake when you want to load a piece of material.
✭✂ When performing material feed or cutting, be sure to release
✂ the brake.
✭✂ Attempting to perform material feed or cutting without
releasing the brake may make normal feed impossible and
cause the material to slip.
In addition to the and symbols, the symbols shown below are also used.
NOTICE : Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use.
: Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use.
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- MEMO -
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1 Checking Supplied Items
Check the following to make sure that you received all the items that were shipped along with the unit.
Blade Holder Test use Water Based

Power Cord: 1 (XD-CH2) Blade (ZEC-U5025) Fiber Tipped Pen
Test-use Tweezers Replacement blade

Application Tape Material for Test Cuts (for handling material) for separating knife
CAMM-1 DRIVER
User’s Manual for windows® 95
2 Part Names and Functions

* The figure shows the CM-500 installed with the PNS-500 special stand.
2-1 Front View
Front Cover Movable Pinch Roller (middle)
Opening the cover during This is used when cutting materials with a width of 762 mm
operation pauses the (30") or more. At this time, it is set at the center of the left
machine. and right pinch rollers or above the grit roller near the center.
Tool Carriage
Movable Pinch Roller (Left) Movable Pinch Roller (Right) The tool carriage is where the
Set this at the left-hand edge Set this at the right-hand edge cutter (or pen) is mounted.
of the material. of the material.
Separating knife
This cuts off a piece of material
from rolled material.
Operation Panel
Pen Force Control Slider

Platen Guide line
These are used as guides for
making sure the loaded
material is straight. Align the
Power Switch right-hand edge of the material
Sheet sensor
ON when switched to [ ]. with these scale lines.
OFF when switched to [ ] .
Grit Roller
The pinch rollers and grit
rollers grip the material and
move it forward and backward.
Cutter Protector
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2-2 Rear View
Sheet Loading Lever
These raise and lower the pinch
rollers.
Power Connector [AC IN]

This connector accepts
standard AC power cord.
Parallel (Centronics) Connector
This is for connecting a computer Tray
with a parallel (printer) cable. Use this to store
blades or pens.
Serial (RS-232C) Connector
This is for connecting a computer
with a serial (RS-232C) cable. Sheet Sensor
2-3 Operation Panel

Blinking Cursor Display
Used to select the desired item from the Provides menu display, configuration
menu. preferences, coordinates, as well as
Use the and keys to select items, ✸#CUT##✄✼✷❆ error messages for troubleshooting.
and the and keys to change ✷✬✹✼#
values.
ENTER Key
MENU Key Press to enter into a subroutine of the
item selected using the cursor keys or
Employed to select among the available
to confirm (save) the value set in
menus, or to cancel the making of a
configuration.
setting at a particular menu.
PAUSE LED SHEET CUT Key

This lights up when the CM-500/400/ This is use to sever an already-cut
300 is paused. piece of material from the rolled
material.
PAUSE Key
When pressed once, this temporarily
CURSOR Keys
halts cutting in progress. Pressing this
Used to move the blinking cursor. The
key again releases the paused state.
and keys are also used to move
the material, and the and keys
are used to move the tool carriage.
Power LED
This lights up when the power is
switched on.
TEST Key
Pressed to execute a cutting test (Use
SETUP LED to confirm material specifications as
SETUP Key well as cutting speed, blade force, and
This lights up when the SETUP key is
Pressing this to detect width of the blade compensation).
pressed . Cutting can be performed
loaded material and enable the unit for
when this is lit.
cutting.
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3 Setup
3-1 Setting Up and Connection
Ground the unit with the ground Install on a stable surface.

wire. Failure to do so
Failure to do so may result in risk of may result in
electrical shock in the even of a mechanical falling of the unit,
problem leading to injury.
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.
NOTICE 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-500/400/300 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.
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.
Setting Up
For an explanation of how to assemble the unit and the stand (PNS-500/400/
300), refer to the “ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS” included with the stand.
When using the unit while mounted on a stand, be sure to ensure a sufficient
amount of installation space for the unit. The required installation spaces for
each model are listed below.
CM-500 : 1200 mm (47-1/4") high, 1700 mm (66-15/16") wide,
and 900 mm (35-7/16") depth
CM-400 : 1200 mm (47-1/4") high, 1500 mm (59-1/16") wide, 600 mm
and 900 mm (35-7/16") depth (23-5/8")
CM-300 : 1200 mm (47-1/4") high, 1250 mm (49-1/4") wide,
and 900 mm (35-7/16") depth
The material moves while cutting is in progress. Objects which may obstruct
material movement must not be placed within 60 cm (23-5/8") to the front or
rear of the unit. 600 mm
(23-5/8")
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Connection
Power
outlet
Power cord
Power connector
Serial connector Parallel connector

(RS-232C) (Centronics)
Parallel interface cable

(Centyonics)
*Parallel interface cable
Serial interface cable or Serial interface cable
(RS-232C)
* Cables are available separately. One which you are sure

matches the model of computer being used should be selected.
3-2 Turning on the Power

Use the switch at the front-left surface of the unit to turn on the power.
Press the side of the
switch marked “ –”.
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3-3 Selecting the Interface
Make sure the settings for the computer (driver) match the settings for the CM-500/400/300 interface.
The selected interface type and communication parameters are stored in memory even after the power is switched off.
To change the interface type or the communication parameters, configurations must be re-entered.
1 Close the front cover and press the key.

The menu shown at right appears on the display. AREA
REPLOT
AXIS
SUBMENU
Use or to select.
2 Use the
key.
and keys to move the blinking cursor to “SUBMENU” and press
Press .
3 Press the key. CROPMARK

OVER-CUT
UPDOWN
CALIB
Press .
4 Use the and keys to move the blinking cursor to “I/O” and press key. VS-CMND
COMMAND
FS-CMND
I/O
Use or to select.
Press .
5 Select [Auto] and press the key.
* The CM-500/400/300 is equipped with an auto-interface function, and so

INTERFACE
PARA SERI<AUTO>
when left set to “AUTO,” it will automatically determine whether a parallel or Use or to select.
serial connection is used. Press .
6 Next, the menu at right appears.

If connected with a serial (RS-232C) cable, make the settings to match the communi-
cation parameters for the host computer or program. (Take a look at "7 Display
PROTOCOL 1
STOP DATA PARITY
Menus Flowchart.") If connected with a parallel (printer) cable, no settings are
needed here. Press .
* If the communication parameters for the computer and the CM-500/400/300

are not identical, the cutting data cannot be received correctly, which may PROTOCOL 2
BAUD HANDSHAKE
result in faulty operation.
To leave a submenu, choose [END] in the menu shown at right, and press the key. SMOOTHING END
3-4 About the Driver

If you're using a program for Windows® 95, install the "CAMM-1 DRIVER for Windows® 95" included with the unit.
For more information about the installation and setup of the CAMM-1 DRIVER for Windows® 95, please see the Readme.txt file.
This file is found on the driver disk.
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4 Basic Operation
4-1 Installing a 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.
NOTICE 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.
1 Insert a blade into the blade holder until it snaps into

place with an audible click. 2 (1) Loosen the tool securing screw on the cutting
carriage.
(2) Support the tool-securing screw from below and
Push-pin
install the blade holder. Insert the blade holder
until the collar is flush with the carriage.
Blade holder (3) Tighten the tool securing screw until the blade
holder is secured in place.
Blade Tool carriage
Tighten
Loosen
Tool securing screw
How to Set the Blade Offset

Set the blade offset for the installed blade. For more information about offset, see "9 About Blades and Material."
(1) Close the front cover and press the key until the message shown below appears.
1 CUT 50cm/s
Blade compensation 0.250mm 30gf
Setting range: 0—1.000 mm
(in increments of 0.025 mm)
(2) Use the and keys to enter the offset value, then press the key to accept the value.
Depending on the material in use, it may be necessary to adjust the tip of the blade. For more information, see "4-5 Cutting Test."
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How to Set the Cutting Speed
(1) Close the front cover and press the key until the message shown below appears.
1 CUT 50cm/s Cutting Speed

0.250mm 30gf
Setting range: 1—85 cm/s.
(in increments of 1 cm/s.)
(2) Use the and keys to change the value, then press the key to accept the value.
(3) To adjust speed during tool-up time or to adjust cutting quality, press the key until the screen shown below appears.
Use the and keys to change the value (or the selection) and enablethe setting by pressing the key.
Adjust Speed During UP50cm/s NORMAL Cut Quality

Tool-up Time Setting range: NORMAL/HEAVY/HI-SPEED
Setting range: 1—85 cm/s.
(in increments of 1 cm/s.)
For more information, see "8 Display Menu Lists."
4-2 Loading the Material
Roll material must be placed at a

predetermined shaft position.
Failure to do so may
result in falling of the
roll, leading to injury.
Width (horizontal dimension) and maximum cutting width

Acceptable material widths Maximum cutting area
CM-500 Min.90 mm (3-1/2") Max.1372 mm (54") 1195 mm (47")
CM-400 Min.90 mm (3-1/2") Max.1178 mm (46") 1000 mm (39")
CM-300 Min.50 mm (2") Max.915 mm (36") 737 mm (29")

( 50—540 mm (2"—21" ) , 582—915 mm (23"—36" ) )
There is no special restriction on length (vertical dimension), as long as it is 200 mm (7-1/4") or more.
This means that you can use either flat materials such as standard-size materials (ANSI, ISO, etc.) and cut materials, or roll materials.
The grit rollers (pinch rollers that secure the material) vary from one model to another, and settable ranges are determined for the left
and right movable pinch rollers. See "Material Loading Position" on the next page.
Setting a pinch roller outside the allowed range causes an error message to appear.
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:Grit Roller : Movable Pinch
Material Loading Position Roller (Middle)
:Movable Pinch : Movable Pinch
Roller (Left) Roller (Right)
6" (approx.152 mm
12" (approx.305 mm)

Material
18" (approx.457 mm)
24" (approx.610 mm)
30" (approx.762 mm)
36" (approx.914 mm)
48" (approx.1219 mm)
The right-hand movable pinch roller can be moved within this range.
When loading material with a width other than one indicated above,
move the right-hand movable pinch roller.
CM-500
Material with Material with Material with Material with Material with Material with Material with
a width a width of 36" a width of 30" a width of 24" a width of 18" a width of 12" a width of 6"
of 48" and 54"
(1*)
(2*)
* Make sure the pinch rollers are positioned above the grit rollers.
(1*) Position of the pinch roller (middle) when using material with a width of 30" or 36"
(2*) Position of the pinch roller (middle) when using material with a width of 48" or 54"
CM-400
Material with Material with Material with Material with Material with Material with
a width a width of 30" a width of 24" a width of 18" a width of 12" a width of 6"
of 36" and 46"
(1*)
* Make sure the pinch rollers are positioned above the grit rollers.
(1*) Position of the pinch roller (middle) when using material with a width of 30" or more.
CM-300
* Acceptable material widths Material with Material with Material with Material with
a width a width of 18" a width of 12" a width of 6"
50—540 mm (2"—21" ) , of 24" and 30" and 36"
582—915 mm (23"—36" ) * Make sure the pinch rollers are positioned above the grit rollers.
36" (approx.915 mm)
* The CM-300 has no middle pinch roller.
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To cut off a piece of material with the separating knife, load the media within the range shown below.
Loading media outside this range may make it impossible to cut off the material with the separating knife.
13 mm (1/2") from the edge 37 mm (1-7/16") from the edge

of the leftmost grit roller of the Rightmost grit roller
Separable range
Loading Roll Material

* When performing lengthy cutting of 1.5 m (60") or more, please refer to the section " To
Perform Lengthy Cutting" that follows this one.
For information on how to install the sheet hanger, shaft, brake, and stoppers, please refer to the assembly manual for the PNS-500/
400/300 (the stand for the CM-500/400/300).
1 Mount the shaft at the location on the sheet hanger shown in the figure to match the outer diameter of
the rolled material.
When using a thick roll of When only a small amount

material of material remains (mate-
rial diameter is 72 mm (2-7/ No good
8") or less)...
Shafts Shafts Shafts
2 Place the rolled material on the shaft. Sheet hanger
Stopper
3 Lower the sheet loading levers and raise the pinch rollers.
Pass the end of the material between the pinch rollers and
the grit rollers so that it extends from the front of the unit.
Stopper
Sheet hanger
Shafts
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4 Position so that the left-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 right-hand edge of the material lies over the rightmost grit roller.
With the material set in place,

make sure the grit rollers are
positioned correctly.
Sensor Grit roller

Grit roller Load the material so
that it lies over the
sensor on the platen.
5 Load 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.
Position the middle pinch roller over the grit roller that lies between the left- and right-hand pinch rollers.
If a pinch roller does not move easily, it may help to grasp the corresponding sheet loading lever at the back of the unit and
move it together with the pinch roller.
Position the pinch rollers over

the material, near the edges.
Pinch roller (right)
Rear View
Sheet loading lever Material
Guide-line marks
Material
6 Lift the sheet loading lever.

The pinch rollers are lowered and the material is
secured in place.
7 Position the stoppers so that they lightly touch the
edges of the roll, and secure in place by tightening the
screws.
When using a material which is narrower than 762 mm
(30"), do not lower the pinch rollers.
Roll material
Lift the sheet
loading levers
Screws
8 Follow steps 1 through 7 to secure the media in place, then pull out the required length for cutting from the roller.
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9 Close the front cover. Close the front cover
Use the and keys to select [Roll], then press the key. SELECT SHEET
ROLL EDGE PIECE
* If cutting is to be performed from the front edge of the material, select
"EDGE."
10 Press the key. The SETUP LED lights up, and the horizontal width of the
material is detected and shown on the display.
PRESS SETUP KEY
* If "EDGE" has been selected for the material, then after the width of the WIDTH LENGTH
loaded material is detected, the front edge of the material is aligned with the 28920 ---
cutting-start area.
If a pinch roller is positioned over an area where there is no grit roller, the
Change Pinch
message shown at right appears when you press the key. Roller Position
If this occurs, lower the sheet loading levers and move the pinch rollers to the
proper positions above the grit rollers.
Reposition the material to match this new alignment, then lower the sheet
loading levers to hold the material in place.
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Top menu
Press the key once to display the top menu.
1 CUT 50cm/s
0.250mm 30gf
Press once.
12 (1) Press the

(2) Use the and
key on the top menu once.
key to move the blinking cursor to [AREA], then press the
AREA
REPLOT
AXIS
SUBMENU
key. Use or to select.

(3) Move the blinking cursor to the numerical value under [LENGTH]. Use the Press .
and keys to set the required material length for cutting. Set this to a value AREA LENGTH
that's about 0.1 m longer than the length of the cutting data. MOVE < 5.0m>
Press key to fix the displayed values.
(4) Use the and keys to move the blinking cursor to [MOVE], then press the Use or to change the
value.
key. The material is fed out by the length set for [LENGTH]. Use or to select “MOVE.”
Press .
If the material is misaligned and looks like it might come loose from the pinch
rollers, or actually does come loose, please reload the material.
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To Perform Lengthy Cutting
NOTICE When performing material feed or cutting, be sure to release the brake.
Attempting to perform material feed or cutting with the brake engaged may make normal feed impossible and
cause the material to slip.
Have on hand a piece of material that's at least 50 mm (2") wider than the cutting width.
The chance of the material slipping loose from the pinch rollers can be reduced by braking the shaft and loading the pulled-out
material while it's in a tensioned state. Follow the steps below to load the material.
1 Place the rolled material on the shaft and engage the

brake for the shaft. 2 Pull out the material from the roll and pass it through
the unit.
Brake
(It should be fixed at inner
plane of sheet hanger.)
3 Position the left- and right-hand pinch rollers as shown in the figure.
Position the middle pinch roller over the grit roller that lies between the left- and right-hand pinch rollers.
25 mm 25 mm
(1") (1")
or more or more
Guide lines
4 Lift the sheet loading lever.

The pinch rollers are lowered and the material is
secured in place.
5 Position the stoppers so that they lightly touch the
edges of the roll, and secure in place by tightening the
screws.
When using a material which is narrower than 762 mm
(30"), do not lower the pinch rollers.
Roll material
Lift the sheet
loading levers
Screws
6 Release the shaft brake.
Brake
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7 Use the control panel to make the following setting.
SELECT SHEET 1 CUT 50cm/s AREA LENGTH

ROLL EDGE PIECE 0.250mm 30gf MOVE < 1.0m>
Press or to Press . Press or to select the value.
select [ROLL]. Press or to change the value.
Press . AREA AXIS
AREA LENGTH
REPLOT SUBMENU
PRESS SETUP KEY MOVE < 2.0m> Set this to the
Press or to Press or to length of the
select [AREA]. select [MOVE]. material to be
Press .
Press . Press . cut.
WIDTH LENGTH
14612 ------ The set length of material is fed out.
Press . 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.
Loading Flat Material (Standard-size Material, Cut Material, Etc.)
• If the material tends to reroll in the direction of its top surface (the cutting surface), roll the material in the other
direction so that its backing paper is bent inward. If you perform cutting without changing the direction of the crease,
the material may rise up during cutting and become caught on the front cover.
• If the material strikes the shaft during cutting, remove the shaft.
1 Lower the sheet loading levers and pass the material

between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers.
Pass the material
2 Follow steps 4, 5, and 6 of " Loading Roll Material" to load a piece of material.
3 Close the front cover.

Use the and keys to select [PIECE], then press the key.
Close the front cover
SELECT SHEET
ROLL EDGE PIECE
4 Press the key. The tool carriage will move from side to side and the material
will move forward and backward to detect the size of the material.
PRESS SETUP KEY
When sensing ends, the display shows the loaded material size.
WIDTH LENGTH
28920 150
If a pinch roller is positioned over an area where there is no grit roller, the
Change Pinch
message shown at right appears when you press the key. Roller Position
If this occurs, lower the sheet loading levers and move the pinch rollers to the
proper positions above the grit rollers.
Reposition the material to match this new alignment, then lower the sheet
loading levers to hold the material in place.
When detecting the material size in step 4, if the material is misaligned and looks like it might come loose from the pinch rollers, or
actually does come loose, please reload the material.
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4-3 About the Cutting Area
The cutting area along the horizontal plane (the direction in which the tool carriage moves) is determined by the position of the pinch rollers.
The workable area spans the length between the two rollers, minus a margin of about 1 mm (about 0.04") on both sides.
If the material length is greater than 1,600 mm (62-15/16") when a flat material (paper) has been loaded, the CM-500/400/300 deter-
mines it to be a rolled material and sets the material length to 24,998 mm (984-1/8"). Also, when loading flat material (that is, when
[PIECE] has been selected), a piece of material that is about 100 mm (3-15/16") longer than the vertical size of the cutting data is
required.
* The pairs of allows indicate the positive

direction along the X and Y axis.
4-4 Setting the Origin Point

The CM-500/400/300 allows the origin point (0,0) to be set at any position in the cutting area.
Loading material and pressing the key causes the first origin point to be determined. The origin point that's determined first when
the key is pressed differs according to what you selected for [SELECT SHEET] with the control panel when loading the material.
[ ROLL ] Set near the left-hand pinch roller

[ EDGE ] Set at the lower-left area of the material
[ PIECE ] Material size is detected and the origin is set at the lower-left area of the material
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.
Press the key to display the message at right.

Use the , , and keys to move the tool carriage to the desired location. ORIGIN SET->ENTER
0 0
Press the ENTER key to set the origin.
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4-5 Cutting Test
(How to Adjust Pen Force and Blade Extension)
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.
Cutting Test
1 Install a blade and load a material, then close the front

cover. 2 Press the
appears.
key until the screen shown at below
ORIGIN SET->ENTER
O 0
3 Use the , , and keys to move the tool

carriage to the place where the cutting test is to be
performed.
4 Press the
test starts.
key for 0.5 seconds or more. Cutting
The resulting cutouts will then appear as illustrated.
• Note that an area of approximately 2 square

centimeters (a little less than a square inch) is
required to make a test cutout (given that the tip of
Origin
the cutter after it has moved is at the origin at lower- (Position of the tool
left). installed in step 3)
Check the state of the cutting speed and the blade force.
(2) Remove the square section

(1) Peel off the round section
(marked by ).
(marked by ).
The optimum blade pressure is correct if you
When it can be peeled by itself, without
can clearly make out the lines left by the blade.
disturbing the square (marked by ),
the cutter force is set appropriately.
A B C
(3) The remaining cross-shaped area is used to check whether the offset
value is set correctly.
When the offset value has been correctly set, the corners of the figure
should appear cleanly cut as shown in A of the figure below.
If the offset value is too small, the corners will appear slightly
rounded as illustrated by B; an offset value which is too large will
result in a cut figure similar to C.
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If the results of steps 1 and 2 show that the cutting quality is not acceptable, refer to "Adjusting the Blade Force" to adjust the blade
force.
If adjusting the blade force doesn't improve the cutting quality, refer to "Adjusting the Blade Extension" to adjust the blade extension.
After adjusting the blade extension, carry out a cutting test and adjust the blade force.
If the results of step 3 show that the blade offset isn't appropriate, refer to "4-1 Installing a Blade - How to Set the Blade Offset" and
adjust the blade offset.
Adjusting the Pen Force

Set the Pen Force slider at the center (default) position.
Press the key to display the message at below.
1 CUT 50cm/s
0.250mm 30gf Pen force
Setting range: 20—350 gf (in increments of 10 gf)
• Use the and keys to move the blinking cursor to the item to be set.
• Then use the and keys to change the numerical value, and press the key to enable the setting.
After using the control panel to set the pen force, if you want to raise or lower the blade force slightly according to the blade length, you
can use the Pen Force slider to make fine adjustments in the pen force.
Move the slider to the right or left to gradually raise or lower the pen force and set it at an appropriate value.
The range of fine adjustment for pen force using the Pen Force slider is within 30 gf up or down from the value set with the control
panel.
When using the control panel to set the pen force, move the Pen Force slider to its center (default) position.
Pen Force
DOWN UP
-2 -1 0 +1 +2
PEN FORCE
Adjusting the Blade Extension

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.
Each indicator tick corresponds to 0.1 mm,

and adjustment for 0.5 mm can be made by
[Adjusting the amount of blade extension]
rotating the cap one full turn
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.
Thickness of Thickness of
Amount of the base paper
cutter blade = the material +
extension portion 2
If the blade leaves a faint mark on the base paper, the amount of
blade extension is optimal.
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Incorrect cutting conditions may cause symptoms such as those described below.
Blade force Blade offset
• The sheet is easily torn. Corners flare outward,

• The cutter requires frequency replacement. with "horns."
• Cutting extends through the base paper, and normal advancing
of the sheet becomes impossible.
Too large
• The unit suffers damage.
Too large
Too small
Corners are rounded.
Too small
Some parts of the sheet remain uncut.
For Materials with a Strong Adhesive Layer

If you are using a material with a strong adhesive layer, the adhesive layer may adhere to itself immediately when cut. This means that even
though the material has actually been cut, it may appear as if it has not been cut, and blade force may mistakenly be set too high.
If a cutting test shows that the material peels easily and the blade traces on the carrier paper are optimal, then the material is being cut.
Take care not to set the blade force excessively high.
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4-6 Downloading Cutting Data
The unit will begin cutting when it receives cutting data sent from computer.
Software Setting
Make the settings described below to match the program that you're using.
If you're outputting the data from a Windows-based program, select either [CM-500], [CM-400], or [CM-300] as the printer.
If you're outputting the data from an MS-DOS-based program, selection the CM-500/400/300 as the output device. If the CM-500/400/
300 is not an available selection, choose the PNC-1860, PNC-1410, PNC-1210, PNC-1850, or PNC-1200 (models supporting CAMM-
GL III).
For the interface connection, choose the type of interface you're using to connect the host computer with this product.
Select either the parallel (Centronics) or serial (RS-232C) interface. Choose the one that the host computer and the CM-500/400/300 are
connected by.
Pausing Cutting Operations

If you want to stop the CM-500/400/300 momentarily while it is performing cutting, follow the procedure described below.
Press the key. PAUSE ON

Cutting is paused and the screen shown at right appears on the display. CONT. STOP VIEW
[Continue cutting] [To Terminate Cutting]

Press the key. First of all, stop the flow of data being sent by the
Cutting is resumed. computer.
Use the and keys to choose "STOP" and press the
key. Cutting stops and the display returns to the top
menu.
[Checking the Status of Cutting]

The tool carriage can be moved toward the control panel to allow the cutting status to be checked visually.
Use the and keys to choose "VIEW" and press the key. The tool carriage moves toward the control panel. To resume
cutting, follow the procedure described in "Continue cutting" above.
Repeating the same cutting AREA ROTATE

The "Replot" feature allows you to create numerous copies of same cutting. REPLOT SUBMENU
(1) Press the key until the screen shown at right appears, then use the and keys
to select "REPLOT" and press the key. REPLOT
START CLEAR
(2) Use the and keys to select "START," then press the key to begin replotting.
The Replot function calls up all data in the data buffer and performs cutting with this data. When performing replotting, follow
the steps below to delete the data in the data buffer before send the data to be replotted from the computer.
(1) Press the key until the screen shown at right appears, then use the and keys
AREA ROTATE
to select "REPLOT" and press the key.
REPLOT SUBMENU
(2) Use the and keys to select "CLEAR" and press the key to delete the data in the
data buffer.
REPLOT
START CLEAR
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4-7 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 With the CM-500/400/300, the portion where you've performed cutting is automatically cut off from the material.
Press the key to cut off the portion from the material.
If you want to remove the material, then open the front cover, press down the sheet loading levers, and then remove the material.
2 Strip/Weed uses all unneeded portions from the

completed work. 3 Stick 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.
4 Transfer 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.
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4-8 When Cutting is Completed
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.
NOTICE Do not leave the tool mounting screws tightened. Tightening the screw makes it more difficult to install the
blade holder.
1 Lower the sheet loading levers and remove the

material. 2 (1) Loosen the tool securing screw on the cutting
carriage.
(2) Remove the blade holder from the cutting carriage.
Cutting carriage
Tool securing screw
remove the
Material
3 Press the push-pin and remove the blade from the

blade holder.
If a blade was used, wipe the blade with a soft cloth to
4 Turn off the power.
remove any material that may cling to it.

Press the push-pin POWER/ERROR LED
goes out
Blade holder
Blade
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5 Maintenance
5-1 Cleaning
NOTICE Always turn off the CM-500/400/300 before cleaning it.
Never lubricate the mechanisms.
Do not clean with solvents (such as benzine or thinners).
Cleaning the body

Use a cloth moistened with water then wrung well, and wipe gently to clean. Wipe the operation panel and display gently with a
clean, soft cloth.
Cleaning the platen

Use a cloth moistened with water then wrung well, and wipe gently to clean.
Cleaning the grit rollers

With the sheet loading levers lowered and the pinch rollers raised, use a commercially
available brush to remove dust and other detritus. Brush horizontally while rotating the
grit rollers.
If dust builds up it may prevent the paper from being held securely, and degrade plot
precision.
Cleaning the pinch rollers

Lower the sheet loading levers and raise the pinch rollers.
Use a cloth moistened with water then wrung well, and wipe gently to clean.
Cleaning the front cover

Use a cloth moistened with water then wrung well, and wipe gently to clean. If severe a neutral detergent may be used. Never
use anything other than water, or a neutral detergent.
Cleaning the blade holder cap

If material debris is adhering to the inner surface of the cap for the blade holder, loosen and remove the cap, then remove the
material debris.
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5-2 How to Replace the Separating Knife
Make sure the power to the unit is

off before attempting to replace the
separating knife.
If the separating knife, replace it with the replacement blade included with the CM-500/400/300.
Follow the steps below to replace the blade.
1 Switch off the power to the CM-500/400/300.

2 Remove the separating knife.
(1) Loosen the screw until it slips out.
(2) Grasp the screw portion, and slowly pull it out in the
direction of the arrow.
* Do not pull back while doing this.
(2)
(1)
* If the blade remains in the carriage, use the included tweezers
to remove it.
3 Replace with a new knife.

4 Install the separating knife.
(1) Grasp the screw portion and slowly insert it into
the groove.
* Take care to ensure that the knife does not slip
(2) Tighten the screw.
Positioning groove (1)
The knife is secured in place

by the magnet.
(2)
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6 Using the Display Menus
This section describes the basic steps for using the display menus. Use this information together with "7 Display Menus Flowchart" on
the following page to make menu settings.
Use the and keys to move the blinking cursor (" ") and choose a setting.
Then use the and keys to change the value (or the selection) and enable the setting by pressing the key.
Press the MENU key to change to

the next menu
AREA AXIS Select "AREA" AREA LENGTH

REPLOT SUBMENU MOVE <1.0m>
Then use the and keys to change the value and
Use the and keys to move the enable the setting by pressing the ENTER key
blinking cursor (" ") and choose a setting
The value enclosed in angled brackets ("<>") is the current setting
Press the key to advance
to the next setting screen
Use the and keys to move the blinking cursor

(" ") and choose a setting
The selection enclosed in angled brackets ("<>") is the current setting
• To return to the menu selection screen from any of the menu value setting screens, press the key.
• To return to the previous screen without changing the numerical settings, pressing the key
without pressing the key.
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7 Display Menus Flowchart
For details about each of the menus, see the "8 Display Menu Lists."
Power on MENU + Power on + Power on
Openning message
CM-500 ENGLISH JAPANESE DEMO CUT
Roland DG Corp. GERMAN FRENCH
After loading a sheet, ENGLISH/JAPANESE/
GERMAN/FRENCH/ Use or to select.
close the front cover.
SPANISH/ITALIAN Press ENTER to enable the setting.
SELECT SHEET
ROLL EDGE PIECE SPANISH ITALIAN
ROLL/EDGE/PIECE
ENTER
Use or to select.
Press ENTER
SETUP
PRESS SETUP KEY LOADING SHEET
ROLL
WIDTH LENGTH
14612 ------
MENU
TOP MENU 1—85 1—85 (in increments of 1 cm/s)

1— 8 (in increments of 1 cm/s) NORMAL/HEAVY/ HI-SPEED
1 CUT 50cm/s UP 50cm/s NORMAL
0.250mm 30gf
0—1.000 20—350
(in increments of (in increments of 10 gf)
0.025 mm) MENU Align the blinking cursor at the value, press or to change the value, then press ENTER to confirm.
After making the setting for [LENGTH], press or to move the blinking cursor to [MOVE] and press ENTER.
AREA AXIS AREA AREA LENGTH -24.9 m—+24.9 m (in increments of 0.1 m.) to feed the sheet at the set length.
REPLOT SUBMENU MOVE < 1.0m> * When [FEET] is selected for [AREAUNIT] : -82.17—+82.17 (in increments of 0.33 feet)
AXIS AXIS ROTATION

MENU
<0deg> 90deg
0deg / 90deg
REPLOT REPLOT
START CLEAR
START/CLEAR Cutting Machine is
performing cutting
PROCESSING 50gf
To the SUB MENU 0.250mm 50cm/s
MENU Press PAUSE
PAUSE ON
<CONT.>STOP VIEW
Use , , , and to move the tool CONT: Cutting is continued (resumed)
ORIGIN SET->ENTER carreage and sheet to the position on the STOP: Cutting is stopped (cutting
0 0 sheet where the origin point is to be set. performed for data already
Press ENTER to enable the setting. received)
VIEW: The tool carriage moves to the right side
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AREA AXIS CROP-MARK BASEPOINT->ENTER ALIGNPOINT->ENTER CROPMARK SETTING
REPLOT SUBMENU 0 0 0 0 COMPLETED!
CROPMARK SETTING
SUBMENU FAILED,SET AGAIN
CROPMARK UPDOWN UPDOWN UP/DOWN ->ENTER Pressing ENTER moves the blade up or down.
OVER-CUT CALIB MOVE ->CURSOR Pressing , , , or moves the cutter in
the +Y, -Y, -X, or +X directions, respectively.
OVER CUT OVER CUT

OFF <ON> STOP STOP BIT
OFF/ON <1> 2
CALIB X CALIB Y 1/2
CALIB When set to [SERIAL]
MENU 0.00% 0.00% or [AUTO] (communicati DATA DATA BIT
-0.19% 0.19% on parameter setting) 7 <8>
(in increments of 0.01%.)
7/8
VS-CMND FS-CMND VS-CMND VS COMMAND PROTOCOL 1 PARITY PARITY MODE

COMMAND I/O <IGNRORE>EFFECT STOP DATA PARITY <NONE>ODD EVEN
IGNORE / ACCEPT NONE / EVEN / ODD
FS-CMND FS COMMAND
MENU <IGNRORE>EFFECT
MENU
IGNORE / ACCEPT BAUD BAUD RATE
19200 <9600>
COMMAND COMMAND MODE
1 2 <AUTO>
1 (mode 1) / 2 (mode 2) / AUTO BAUD RATE
4800 2400
I/O INTERFACE PROTOCOL 2
2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 19200
PARA SERI<AUTO> BAUD HANDSHAKE HAND-
PARA (Parallel) / SERI (Serial) / AUTO MENU SHAKE HANDSHAKE
<H-WIRE>XON/OFF
H-WIRE (Hardwire) / XON/OFF
UNIT AREAUNIT UNIT DISPLAY UNIT
TOOL-CHG PREFEED <MACHINE> MILI
MACHINE / MILI (Milimeter)
MENU AREA
UNIT AREA MENU UNIT
<METRE> FEET
METRE / FEET
PEN-CHG TOOL-CHG COMMAND

<IGNORE> EFFECT
IGNORE / ACCEPT
PREFEED AUTO PREFEED
<OFF> ON
OFF / ON
TESTPTRN DEMO TESTPTRN TESTPTRN

SHEET CUT <TYPE1> TYPE2
MENU TYPE1 / TYPE2 AUTOCUT COMMAND
MENU <IGNORE> EFFECT
DEMO CUT DEMO CUT
SMOOTHING END START->ENTER IGNORE / EFFECT
SPEED SPEED
Select [END.] 50 cm
Press ENTER . SMOOTHING SHEET CUT AUTOCUT SPEED
40 85 (in increments of 1 cm/s)
SMOOTHING MARGIN PASSES
<OFF> ON MARGIN MARGIN
OFF / ON 30 mm
5 50 (in increments of 5 mm)
PASSES PASSES
<1> 2
1/2
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8 Display Menu Lists
This chart lists the menus of the CM-500/400/300 grouped by usage. Menus indicated by an Circle (" ") are explained further in the
section at the end of the chart. Please refer to these additional explanations when using such menus.
MENU Explanation Default
Determining the type of sheet loaded

SELECT SHEET This selects the type of material to be used ("ROLL," "EDGE," or "PIECE"). -
Setting cutting conditions
1—8 It is possible to set the cutting parameters (plotting parameters) to match the tool -
and material (pen and paper condition), and store them for later use. Five items can
be stored: cutting speed , blade compensation, blade force, tool movement speed
during tool-up, and CUT QUALITY. These settings can be stored in memory as
eight patterns (numbered 1 through 8).
** cm/s This sets the speed blade for during cutting. Perform a cutting test and set the 50 cm/sec.
conditions to match the loaded material and the installed cutter.
*.**mm This sets the amount of offset for the blade during cutting. Perform a cutting test 0.250 mm
and set the conditions to match the loaded material and the installed cutter. When
using the included test material and blade or equivalent parts, cutting can be
performed using the factory-default settings.
**gf This sets the force for the blade during cutting. Perform a cutting test and set the 50 gf
conditions to match the loaded material and the installed cutter.
SMOOTHING If you want the curves of circles and arcs to be cut smoothly, set this to “ON.” ON
When on, however, small text or intricate designs may also be cut with rounded
corners. If this happens, change the setting to “OFF” and perform cutting again.
NORMAL This sets the cutting quality. Ordinarily this is left set to "NORMAL." When rapid NORMAL
(CUT QUALITY) cutting is desired, such as when cutting a large material, set this to "HI-SPEED."
When load is large, or if the material is not cut smoothly, or when small text is to
be cut attractively, set this to "HEAVY."
UP This sets the speed of movement when the tool is raised and moves to the next 50 cm/s
position for cutting during a cutting operation.
1 This cuts an excess margin of 1 mm (1/16") from the first and last line segments. OFF
OVER CUT This selection is normally left set to "OFF," and is set to "ON" when cutting
especially attractive corners is desired. When cutting small text or intricate
graphics, however, this should be set to "OFF" to avoid cutting into the material.
Setting the origin point
ORIGIN SET Set a user origin at an arbitrary point on the material. -

After the material has been loaded, be sure to set the origin to the bottom left of the
material.
Rotating the origin point
2 This rotates the cutting coordinate origin by 90 degrees. This is normally set to 0deg
AXIS ROTATION “0deg,” which means that the origin is at the bottom left of the material. Setting
this to “90deg” moves the origin to the bottom right of the material, thereby
rotating the cutting pattern by 90 degrees.
* Don’t forget that the coordinate axis changes when the origin is rotated.
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Feed the loaded material

AREA This moves the material by the length to be cut before actual cutting is performed, 1.0 m
making it possible to ensure that the material will not slip or come loose during
cutting. When performing continuous cutting on the same material, this can also
be used to make sure that there is enough remaining material to cut the data that
will be sent.
AREA UNIT Sets the units used to specify length in display menu “AREA”. Units may be set to METRE
either “METRE” or “FEET”.
PREFEED Set to on for automatic material feed at cutting. If this is set to on, when cutting OFF
data is sent from the computer, the plotter will automatically execute cutting after a
1 m (39-3/8") feed. After the material is loaded be sure to feed the material by the
length needed for cutting with the “AREA” function. (Some data may cause feed
over 1 m (39-3/8"), such as when the next point of movement is located more than
1 m (39-3/8") to the rear.)
* If the “AREA” function is used to feed the material in advance, the material will
not be automatically fed even when “PREFEED” is set to on.
Align the axis
3 This is used when cutting materials with alignment marks (crop marks) printed -
CROPMARK around the graphics, such as for making stickers or seals. The crop marks are set
as reference points and correction points, enabling the graphics to be cut with
accuracy.
Correct for the cutting distance error based on actual measurement
CALIB This adjusts the respective distances of the X and Y axes. Compare the actual 0.00%
measurements of the cutting results with the data sent from the computer to
calculate and set the distance adjustment value.c
Repeating the same cutting - Deletes any data in the replot buffer
REPLOT This cuts the data in the replot buffer. Selecting "Clear" causes existing data in the -
replot buffer to be deleted.
Selecting the instruction set
COMMAND MODE This selection enables the type of instructions that are understood by the unit. You AUTO
can set the unit to accept either CAMM-GL III mode 1 instructions (“1”) or mode
2 instructions (“2”).
When set to “AUTO,” the CM-500/400/300 automatically detects the type of
instructions first received after turning on the power, and sets itself to accept those
instructions.
To change the type of instructions, first change the setting, then switch the power
to the unit off and back on again.
Selecting the connection interface
INTERFACE This selects the interface for connecting a computer to the CM-500/400/300. Set AUTO
this to “PARALLEL” for a parallel connection or to “SERIAL” for a serial
connection.
When set to “AUTO,” the CM-500/400/300 automatically detects whether a
parallel or serial type interface is used when data is first received after turning on
the power, and sets itself accordingly.
Setting the protocol for a serial connection
STOP BIT This marker tells the system when a character data set end. 1
DATA BIT The size (length) of one block of data. 8
PARITYMODE Parity is used to check whether data was received correctly. NONE
BOUD RATE Determines the speed of data transmission. 9600
HANDSHAKE Sets the handshake mode for when the CM-500/400/300 is connected the host H-WIRE
computer via the serial interface.
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Giving priority to settings from the computer

TOOL-CNG COM- This is normally set to "IGNORE" when performing cutting. When a tool- IGNORE
MAND selection instruction (SP instruction) is sent from the computer while this is set to
"EGNORE," the SP instruction is ignored and operation continues without pause.
When set to "EFFECT," SP exchange instructions are accepted and operation
pauses. If tool change is needed, open the front cover, change the tool, then press
the ENTER key.
VS COMMAND To perform cutting at the speed determined by a VS command (tool speed setting IGNORE
command) sent from the computer, set this to "EFFECT". When set to "IGNORE",
cutting is performed using the values for "** cm/s" and "UPSPEED" set at the top
menu.
FS COMMAND To perform cutting at the tool force determined by an FS command (tool force IGNORE
setting command) sent from the computer, set this to "EFFECT." When set to
"IGNORE," cutting is performed using the values for "** gf" set at the top menu.
This chooses a cutting-test pattern.

TESTPTRN This performs an ordinary cutting test TYPE1 TYPE2 TYPE1
with [Type 1]. For thin materials or cases
where graphics are too small to obtain
good cutting results with [Type 1], make
the setting for [Type 2].
This sets the material cutoff conditions.

AUTO CUT To enable AUTO CUT (material cutoff) using a command, set this to [Enable]. IGNORE
(Material cutoff) Regardless of whether the setting is at [Enable] or [Disable], the material can be
cut off by pressing the key.
SPEED This sets the AUTO CUT (material cutoff) speed. 50 cm/s
Set this to a suitable speed for the loaded material and installed blade.
MARGIN This sets the amount of margin from the cut edge of the material for the next 30 mm
starting point for cutting after cutting off the material.
PASSES This sets the number of times material cutoff is performed (once for [1] or twice 1
for [2]). When working with thicker material or other material that's difficult to
cut, set this to [2]. Pressing the key once performs material cutoff the
number of times set here.
Other setting
ENGLISH, JAPA- The CM-500/400/300 is capable of displaying all its menus in either of six ENGLISH
NESE, GERMAN, languages, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.
FRENCH, SPAN-
ISH, ITALIAN
UNIT This sets the type of unit for coordinate values that appear on the display. Set this MILLIMETER
to “MECHANICAL UNIT” for display in cutting coordinate units (1 = 0.025 mm),
or to “MILLIMETER” for display in millimeters.
DEMO CUT This performs an operation check when the CM-500/400/300 is not working -
correctly.
UP/DOWN MOVE This moves the tool up or down. It also moves the tip of the blade in any of four -
directions (-X, +X, -Y, or +Y).
With the tool down, the tool carriage can be moved with the four cursor keys to cut
the sheet.
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1 OVER CUT
Cutting results differ as shown in the following figures depending on whether the Overcut function is on or off.
OVER CUT: OFF OVER CUT: ON
Cutting line
Cutting line
2 ROTATE
Whenever you employ the Rotate function (which allows you to rotate a character 90 degrees), the origin will be located at the
material’s lower-right.
[0° Rotation] [90° Rotation]
Y X
X Y
Origin Origin
3 CROPMARK
This is used when cutting around pre-printed graphics on a material, such as when making stickers or seals. With the CM-500/400/300, a
material is always loaded parallel to the unit. This means that unless the graphics to be cut have been printed parallel to the material, the
cutting lines become shifted from the graphics, and it becomes impossible to accurately cut around the graphics (see Figure A below). If
the printed graphics have crop marks, the positions of the crop marks can be stored in memory and used as reference points by the CM-
500/400/300. By making this setting, it becomes possible to cut around graphics with accuracy even when the graphics have not been
printed parallel to the material (Figure B).
Crop mark: Cutting line:
A When the crop mark setting has not been made B When the crop mark settings has been made
Material Material
Accurate cutting
around the graphic is
not possible
Within 5 degrees
Accurate cutting around the graphic Base point Align point

becomes possible
The methods for setting crop marks are described on the next page. Please refer to the figures shown above while making this setting.
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Do not place hands near the platen
while in operation.
• The crop mark setting cannot be made if the angle of the base point and the align point is more than 5 degrees.
• Crop marks cannot be set when the "ROTATE" display menu is set to "90 deg."
Load the material (with pre-printed graphics) and install the water based fiber tipped pen included with the CM-500/400/300. The
alignment tool is installed in the same way as the blade holder.
(1)
(1) Press the key until the screen shown at right appears, then use the and keys to
AREA AXIS
select "SUBMENU" and press the key. REPLOT SUBMENU
(2)
(2) When the screen shown at right appears, press the key to change to menu for setting
CROPMARK UPDOWN
the base point. OVER-CUT CALIB
(3)
(3) Use the , , , and keys to move to the tool carriage to a position below and to the
BASEPOINT->ENTER
left of the crop mark printed on the material. Line up the water based fiber tipped pen with
0 0
the center of the crop mark. After the alignment tool has been positioned correctly, press the
key. The display then advances to the menu for setting the align point.
(4)
(4) Use the , , , and keys to move to the tool carriage to the crop mark printed at the
ALIGNPOINT->ENTER
lower right of the material. Line up the water based fiber tipped pen with the center of the
0 0
crop mark. After the alignment tool has been positioned correctly, press the key.
(5) When the crop mark setting has been made successfully, the display shows screen (A), then (A)
returns to the screen shown in step (2). Replace the alignment tool with a blade. If the crop CROPMARK SETTING
mark setting could not be made, the display shows screen (B) before returning to the screen COMPLETED !
shown in step (2). If this happens, reload the material and make the setting again. (B)
CROPMARK SETTING
FAILED,SET AGAIN
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9 About the Blades and Materials
This section indicates the proper cutting conditions for various types of materials, as well as blade lifespans. Cutting conditions and
blade life vary according to the hardness of the material and the usage environment. Making the settings for the conditions described
below does not automatically guarantee attractive cutting results in all situations. Before performing actual cutting, be sure to carry
out a cutting test and make any necessary adjustments (see "4-5 Cutting Test"). If the material is not cut through completely even
when the tool force is increased by 50 to 60 gf more than the tool force values shown below, it means that the useful life of the blade
has ended. Replace with a new blade.
Blade Material Tool-force Speed Amount of cutter Life of a blade

blade extension (General guide)
ZEC-U1005 General Signage Vinyl 50 — 150 gf 85 cm/sec. 0.25 mm (0.01") 8000 m
ZEC-U5025 General Signage Vinyl 30 — 100 gf 85 cm/sec. 0.25 mm (0.01") 4000 m

Reflective Vinyl 120 — 200 gf 85 cm/sec. 0.25 mm (0.01") 4000 m
Fluorescent Vinyl 100 — 200 gf 85 cm/sec. 0.25 mm (0.01") 4000 m
ZEC-U1715 Rubber material for 100 — 200 gf 20 cm/sec. 0.25 mm (0.01") Varies according
sandblasting stencil to material type
* The values for lifespan are intended to serve as a general guide when cutting materials of identical type.
Rubber materials for sandblasting stencils which can be cut:

A) Materials with a material thickness of 1 mm (0.04") or less
B) Materials with only carrier paper on both flanks of the material (Position the left and right pinch rollers above the strips of carrier
paper.)
C) Materials with carrier paper which is hard enough to withstand material feed
Carrier paper Material
A) 1 mm (0.04") or less
B) 15 mm (9/16") or more B) 15 mm (9/16") or more
About the Separating Knife:

It may not be possible to sever some thicker materials (such as rubber sandblasting templates) or thin, flimsy materials. In such cases,
use a commercially available cutter knife or scissors to cut off the material.
Material with a strong tendency to reroll (that is, with a warp in the direction of the cutting surface) may catch on the carriage or the front
cover after being cut off.
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10 Plotting on Paper Media
NOTICE Do not use coated paper. The coating may flake or peel off and adhere to the grit rollers, making it impossible
to perform cutting (or plotting) correctly.
Before cutting, plotting using pen and paper can ensure that your design is correct without wasting materials.
This feature can also be used to plot template designs on thick materials that may not be able to be cut.
* Since the design of the CM-500/400/300 differs inherently from that of dedicated plotters, it does not accommodate
functions such as high-speed plotting, automatic pen changes, pen dry protection, or the like.
Acceptable pens and paper media

Acceptable paper Acceptable paper widths Acceptable pens
CM-500 High-quality paper Min.90 mm (3-1/2") Max.1372 mm (54") Water-based fiber-tipped pens
Thick water-based fiber-tipped pens
CM-400 High-quality paper Min.90 mm (3-1/2") Max.1178 mm (46") Water-based fiber-tipped pens
Thick water-based fiber-tipped pens
CM-300 High-quality paper Min.50 mm (2") Max. 915 mm (36") Water-based fiber-tipped pens
( 50—540 mm (2"—21" ) , 582—915 mm Thick water-based fiber-tipped pens
(23"—36" ) )
Menu Settings for Plotting

To perform plotting on a material of paper or the like, first use the display menus to make the settings described below.
If attractive plotting is impossible, adjust the setting parameters within the ranges shown below.
1. Tool No. (see "8 Display Menu Lists/Setting cutting conditions/1—8" )

When "Blade offset" is set to "0.000 mm," the tool number shown on the upper line of the display changes from "CUT" to "PEN."
Select the tool number to be set and make the settings for conditions 2 through 5. Please note that if a tool number for which cutting
conditions have previously been set is selected, the earlier conditions are deleted.
2. Pen Speed (see "8 Display Menu Lists/Setting cutting conditions/ ** cm/s" )
Water based fiber tipped pen / Thick water based fiber tipped pen: 10—50 cm/sec
Set a low Pen Speed value to ensure clear plots with no faintness.
3. Pen Force (see "4-5 Cutting Test (How to Adjust Blade Force/Adjusting the Cutter Blade)" )
Water based fiber tipped pen : 30—60 gf
Thick water based fiber tipped pen : 40—120 gf
4. Blade offset (see "4-1 Installing a Blade/How to Set the Blade Offset")
Set this to "0.00 mm."
5. Cut quality (see "8 Display Menu Lists/Setting cutting conditions/NORMAL (CUT QUALITY)" )
Set this to "Normal."
6. Setting for pen change instructions

If CAD software for plotting use has been used to output data (in RD-GL I format), pen-change instructions are sent to the CM-500/
400/300. If the pen is to be changed during plotting, use "1. Tool number" to set the tool numbers to be used to match the pen
numbers set with the software. Because tool changes are not necessary when cutting is performed, the CM-500/400/300 is ordinarily
set not to accept pen-change instructions. This setting makes it possible to enable the CM-500/400/300 to accept and execute pen-
change instructions.
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(1) Press the key until the screen shown at right appears, then use the and keys AREA AXIS
to select "SUBMENU" and press the key. REPLOT SUBMENU
(2) Press the key, then press the key twice the screen shown at right appears. UNIT AREAUNIT
Then use the and keys to select "TOOL-CHG" . TOOL-CHG PREFEED
(3) Press the key to display the screen shown at right, then use the and keys to
TOOL-CHG COMMAND
select "EFFECT" and press the key. IGNORE <EFFECT>
Depending on the setting made for "6. Setting for pen change instructions," operation is paused when
TOOL-CHG:TOOLNO2
a tool-change instruction is received while plotting is in progress. To change the tool, open the front
cover and exchange the tool. Then press the key to resume cutting.
11 What to do if...
11-1 What to do if...
CM-500/400/300 troubleshooting
Is the power cord connected correctly? Connect the power cord included with the CM-500/400/300 to the unit, and plug
the other end securely into an electrical outlet (see “3-1 Setting Up and Connec-
tion”).
Is the CM-500/400/300 power on ? Turn on the power.
Is the front cover closed? Close the front cover when performing cutting (see “4-2 Loading the Material” ).
Is the CM-500/400/300 in the temporary If the screen shown at rights is displayed, PAUSE ON
halt state ? Is operation paused? it means that operation is paused. CONT. STOP VIEW
To resume cutting, press the key again.
To abort cutting, first stop the flow of cutting instructions from the computer. And
use the and keys to select "STOP," then press the key.
If connected via the serial port, do the At the display menus, make the correct settings for the communication parameters
communication parameters for the CM-500/ (see “3-3 Selecting the Interface” ).
400/300 match those of the computer ?
Is the computer set up correctly ? Check the following items:

• DIP switches • Memory switches • Interface board • Communication
parameters • Other settings
Read the computer user’s manual and set it up correctly.
Are the computer and the CM-500/400/300 The type of cable you need is determined by your computer and the software you
linked with the right cable ? are using. Even if the computer is the same, running different software may require
a different cable. Use the cable specified in your software.
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Are the computer and the CM-500/400/300 Correctly connect the computer and the CM-500/400/300 (see “3-1 Setting Up and
connected correctly? Connections” ).
Is the interface setting correct? At the display menu, make the correct setting for the interface connecting the
computer and the CM-500/400/300 (see “3-3 Selecting the Interface” ).
Is the OS set up correctly ? Check the following items:

• Output port selection • Output device selection • Output port open
• Communication Parameters • Other settings
Check the OS’s user’s manual and set it up correctly.
Are the application software settings Check the following items:

correctly ? • Output device specifications (select a device name that matches the instruction
system.
If the wrong device is selected an incorrect instruction may be output, resulting
in an error).
• Communication Parameters • Other settings
Check the software user’s manual and set it up correctly.
A message appears on the display

The location of one or more of the pinch rollers is not correct.
Change Pinch
If this happens, lower the material loading levers and move the pinch rollers to
Roller Position
the proper positions above the grit rollers. Reposition the material to match this
new alignment, then lower the material loading levers to hold the material in
place.
This is displayed when the front cover is opened during cutting. Cutting operation
CLOSE COVER
is halted, and the message is displayed on the screen.
Cutting restarts when the cover is closed.
This is displayed when the material has been loaded at a position where the sheet
Sheet Set Error
sensor does not function.
Set Sheet Again
Follow the steps under "4-2 Loading the Material" to load the material so that it is
positioned above the sheet sensor.
This is displayed when the material is removed after pressing the key.
Load a material and press any key to cancel the error message.
Shows motor error status.

Motor Error This is displayed when the CM-500/400/300 is heavily loaded, such as during a
Power ON Again media jam, when heavy stock is cut across a long distance without initial material
feed, or when the material is abruptly pulled from the roll during cutting.
In this case, turn the power off and back on again (if a media jam has occurred,
clear the jam before turning the power back on).
For large cutting data with a roll material, use the “AREA” function on the
display menu to feed the roll material by the length of the cut (ensure a small
margin by setting a length that is about 0.1 m longer than the cutting data).
When using a thick material, change the display menu setting from "NORMAL"
to "HEAVY."(see “8 Display Menu Lists” /"NORMAL" (CUT QUALITY) .
If the above message is displayed even after"NORMAL" (CUT QUALITY) is set
to “HEAVY,” turn the power off and then back on again, and reduce the “**cm/s”
value in the display menu. See “8 Display Menu Lists” / ** cm/s .
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The material is not cut properly
Are the blade and blade holder installed Install these so that there is no looseness (see “4-1 Installing a Blade” ).
correctly and securely ?
Is the blade chipped ? If it is, replace it with a new one (see “4-1 Installing a Blade” ).
Check if there are any dirty deposits on the If dirty, remove and clear the blade.
blade.
Are blade speed, blade compensation, and Perform a cutting test and use the display menu to select the appropriate values
cutting speed appropriate for the sheet (see “4-5 Cutting Test (How to Adjust Blade Force and Blade Extencion)” / “8
being cut? Display Menu Lists” ).
Is a thick material being used? When using a thick material, change the display menu setting from "NORMAL" to
"HEAVY."
Is a wide material being used? When using a material with a width greater than 762 mm (30"), lower the middle
pinch roller at a position near the center of the material.
The Material slips away from the pinch rollers during the cutting process
Is a material with sprocket holes being If a material with holes for sprocket feed is being used, placing the pinch roller
used? above the hole portion may cause the material to slip. Be sure to set the pinch
roller over the material to the inner side of the hole portion.
If a flat material (such as a standard-size When loading the material, select “PIECE” for the “SELECT SHEET” display
material or piece material) has been menu (refer to “4-2 Loading the Material”).
loaded, has the “PIECE” setting been
selected for the material type?
Is the material being cut blocked at some Make sure that the left and right edges of the material do not touch the inner
position? surfaces, front cover of the CM-500/400/300 during cutting. Such contact may not
only damage the material, but could also make normal material advancing
impossible and cause the material to slip.
Is the material being cut blocked at some If the front edge of the material you are working with is at an angle, cut off the
position? odd-shaped part to make it straight, then align it so that it is parallel with the grit
roller.
If the material is fed for a long distance, the material will be less likely to slip out
of alignment if the pinch rollers are moved inward slightly (5 to 25 mm).
When a roll material is loaded, use the display menu “AREA” function to feed a
material by the length to be used (ensure a small margin by setting a length that is
about 0.1 m longer than the cutting data), make sure the pinch rollers are still in
contact with the material (not off the left or right edges, or on the edges), and then
cut.
If the material is pulled while cutting it is more likely that material misalignment
and motor errors will occur.
Cutting stops partway through

Does material strike the front cover during If the edge of the material strikes the front cover, causing it to open, the message
cutting? "CLOSE COVER" appears on the display and cutting pauses.
Close the cover to resume cutting.
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11-2 Error Messages
An error message will appear if incoming data has any of the errors listed in table. Since the error is shown in the display for
informational purposes, the data transfer continues and you are allowed to perform the next operation.
To get the error message to go away, press the key.
Note that even though the error message is no longer displayed after you press thee key, the CM-500/400/300 will retain in
memory the fact that the error occurred. To clear the error internally, you can give the default instruction, IN; or the error code
output instruction, OE. (The error can be cleared by turning the power off.)
The error messages and their meanings are as follows:
Error massage Meaning
Er1:Command Appears if an instruction that the CM-500/400/300 cannot interpret is sent. This error is
Not Recognized generated if an instruction from the “mode2” set is sent when the unit has been set to
recognize “mode1,” or viceversa. Change the setting for the recognized instruction set, using
the control panel, and this error should no longer occur.
Er2:Wrong Number Appears if the number of parameters differs from the permissible number.
of Parameters
Er3:Out of Appears if the value specified for a parameter is out of the permissible range.
Parameter range
Er5:Unknown Appears if an unusable character is specified.

Character Set
Er10:Output Appears if an output instruction is sent from the computer during execution of a previous
Request Overlap output instruction. More precisely, there is a certain amount of delay between the moment an
output instruction is given and the instant actual output begins. This error message appears if
the new output request arrives during this delay time. (The delay time can be set using the
[ESC].M instruction.)
Er11:Command Appears if a device control instruction that the CM-500/400/300 cannot interpret is sent.
Not Recognized
Er12:Wrong Appears if an invalid parameter has been specified for a device control instruction.
Parameter
Er13:Out of Appears if the value for a device control instruction parameter exceeds the permissible limit.
Parameter range
Er14:Termination Appears if the number of parameters for a device control instruction is more than that
Error permissible.
Appears if a framing error, parity error, or overrun error occurs at the time of data
Er15:Framing/
Parity Error reception.(There is a problem with one of these settings: Baud Rate, Parity, Stop Bits, or Data
Bits. The protocol settings for the CM-500/400/300 must be made correctly in order to match
the settings your computer is set to use.)
Er16:Buffer Appears if the I/O buffer has overflowed.(There is a problem with the connecting cable, or
Overflow the settings for Handshaking. Make sure you are using a cable appropriate for the computer
being used. Also, check that the setting for Handshaking is correct.)
Er18: Appears if the I/O buffer has overflowed.(There is a problem with the connecting cable, or
Indeterminate the settings for Handshaking. Make sure you are using a cable appropriate for the computer
being used. Also, check that the setting for Handshaking is correct.)
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12 Instruction Support Chart
A "CAMM-GL III Programmer's Manual" is available for separate purchase for those wishing to create their own programs for this
machine. For further information, please contact your authorized Roland dealer or service center.
The list uses marks, each of which means:

: Compatible
: Incompatible
: Ignored
mode 1
Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility
H D M I R
L B X P S
Q N C E A
G K T ^
mode 2
AA AR CA CI CP
CS DF DI DR DT
EA ER EW FT IM
IN IP IW LB LT
OA OC OE OF OH
OI OO OP OS OW
PA PD PR PT PU
RA RR SA SC SI
SL SM SR SS SP
TL UC VS WD WG
XT YT
Instruction in mode 1 and mode 2

Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility
!FS !NR !PG !ST
Device control instruction

Handshake instructions
ESC.B ESC.M ESC.N ESC.H ESC.I
ESC.@ ESC.O ESC.E ESC.L
About instructions
Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility

ESC.J ESC.K ESC.R
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13 Character Sets
Automatic backspace
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Specifications
CM-500 CM-400 CM-300
Mechanism Media-movement method
Driving method Digital control servo motor
Maximum cutting area Width: 1195 mm (47") Width: 1000 mm (39") Width: 737 mm (29")
Length: 24998 mm (984-1/2") Length: 24998 mm (984-1/2") Length: 24998 mm (984-1/2")
Acceptable media widths Min. 90 mm (3-1/2") / Max. 1372 mm (54") Min. 90 mm (3-1/2") / Max. 1178 mm (46") Min. 50 mm (2") / Max. 915 mm (36")
(50—540 mm (2"—21") ,
582—915 mm (23"—36"))
Width of material that 0—1270 mm (0"—50") 0—1067 mm (0"—42") 0—812 mm (0"—32")
can be cut off
Acceptable paper widths Min. 90 mm (3-1/2") / Max. 1372 mm (54") Min. 90 mm (3-1/2") / Max. 1178 mm (46") Min. 50 mm (2") / Max. 915 mm (36")
(50—540 mm (2"—21") ,
582—915 mm (23"—36"))
Acceptable paper types High-quality paper
Tools Cutters: Special cutter for CAMM-1 series
Pens: Water-based fiber-tipped pens, and Thick water-based fiber-tipped pens (options)
Max. cutting speed During cutting: 850 mm/sec. (in all directions) During tool-up: 1202 mm/sec. (in 45° direction)
Cutting speed 10—850 mm/sec. (in increments of 10 mm/sec.)
Blade force 20—350 gf (in increments of 10 gf)
Mechanical resolution 0.0125 mm/step (*0.000492"/step)
Software resolution 0.025 mm/step (0.000984"/step)
Distance accuracy Error of less than +/- 0.2% of distance traveled, or 0.1mm (0.00394"), whichever is greater
Repetition accuracy 0.1 mm or less (excluding stretching/contraction of the material)
Range for assured repetition accuracy (*)
For materials with a width exceeding 610 mm (24"): Length 4,000 mm (157-7/16") (CM-500/400 only)
For materials with a width of 610 mm (24") or less : Length 8,000 mm (315-15/16")
Interface Parallel (Centronics compatible), Serial (RS-232C)
Buffer size 2 MB (1.3 MB for replot buffer)
Instruction system CAMM-GLIII (mode1 and mode2)
Switches Power switch, Pen force slider
Control switches MENU, ENTER ,TEST, SETUP, PAUSE, SHEET CUT, , , ,
LED POWER LED, SETUP LED, PAUSE LED
Display Liquid crystal display unit: 16-character by 2 lines
Power consumption 1.0 A/117V, 0.5A/220-230V, 0.5A/230-240V
Acoustic noise level Cutting mode: under 62dB (A) Standby mode: under 40dB (A)
(According to ISO 7779)
Dimensions Main unit 1586 mm (W) x 286 mm (D) x 281 mm (H) 1391 mm (W) x 286 mm (D) x 281 mm (H) 1128 mm (W) x 286 mm (D) x 281 mm (H)
(62-1/2" (W) x 11-5/16" (D) x 11-1/8" (H)) (54-13/16" (W) x 11-5/16" (D) x 11-1/8" (H)) (44-7/16" (W) x 11-13/16" (D) x 11-5/16" (H))
With stand 1586 mm (W) x 756 mm (D) x 1142 mm (H) 1391 mm (W) x 756 mm (D) x 1142 mm (H) 1128 mm (W) x 756 mm (D) x 1142 mm (H)
(62-1/2" (W) x 29-13/16" (D) x 44-15/16" (H)) (54-13/16" (W) x 29-13/16" (D) x 44-15/16" (H)) (44-7/16" (W) x 29-13/16" (D) x 44-15/16" (H))
Weight Main unit 41 kg (90.4 lb.) 35 kg (77.2 lb.) 27 kg (59.5 lb.)
With stand 67.5 kg (148.8 lb.) 60 kg (132.3 lb.) 50 kg (110.2 lb.)
Operating temperature 5—40°C (41—104°F)
Operating humidity 35—80% (non-condensing)
Accessories Power cord x 1, Blade holder (XD-CH2) x 1, Blade (ZEC-U5025) x 1, Test-use water based fiber tipped pen x 1,
Test-use sheet x 1, Test-use application tape x 1, Tweezers x 1, Replacement blade for separating knife x 1,
CAMM-1 DRIVER for windows® 95 x 1, User’s manual x 1
For items indicates by an asterisk "*", please see the next page.
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( )
* The following conditions must be satisfied:
- Material type: 3M Scotchcal Mastercut Film, ARLON Series 2100
- Special stand (a roll material must be set at the rear and on the inner sheet hanger)
- Side margins: 25 mm (1") or more for both the left and right margins
- Front margin: 25 mm (1") or more
(After loading the material, using the display menu to select “EDGE” as the material type automatically sets a front margin of
25 mm (1").)
- Use of the display menu’s “AREA” function to perform feed of the material length plus 0.2 m and set the material correctly
- Cutting of the following data one time
(1) The letters are cut in order starting with "R"

(2) After the last letter ("P") has been cut, the machine returns to the origin
Side margins: 25 mm (1") or more point and the outer border is cut
Front margin: 25 mm (1") or more

Cut length
Cutter Fills the
protector hard clip
Movable Origin
pinch roller (left)
Y
Side margins: Feed length
25 mm (1") X Sheets with a width exceeding 610 mm (24"): 4,000 mm (157-7/16")
or more Sheets with a width of 610 mm (24") or less : 8,000 mm (315-15/16")
Movable pinch roller (right) The origin is rotated 90 degrees ("AXIS" on the display menu is set to "90deg").
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Interface specifications
Parallel
Standard In compliance with the specifications of Centronics
Input signals STROBE (1 BIT), DATA (8 BITS)
Output signals BUSY (1 BIT), ACK (1 BIT)
Level of input/output signals TTL level
Transmission method Asynchronous
Serial
Standard RS-232C specifications
Transmission method Asynchronous, duplex data transmission
Transmission speed 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 (Selected using panel keys.)
Parity check Odd, Even, or None (Selected using panel keys.)
Data bits 7 or 8 bits (Selected using panel keys.)
Stop bits 1 or 2 bits (Selected using panel keys.)
Handshake DTR or XON/XOFF (Selected using panel keys.)
Parallel connector (in compliance with Serial connector (RS-232C)

specifications of Centronics)
Signal Terminal Signal Pin Connection Signal Terminal Signal Pin Connection
number number number number number number
NC 36 18 HIGH** NC 25 13 NC
HIGH* 35 17 GND NC 24 12 NC
NC 34 16 GND NC 23 11 NC
18 1
GND 33 15 NC NC 22 10 NC
13 1
HIGH* 32 14 NC NC 21 9 NC
NC 31 13 HIGH* DTR 20 8 NC
30 12 GND NC 19 7 SG
29 11 BUSY NC 18 6 DSR
36 19 25 14
28 10 ACK NC 17 5 CTS
27 9 D7 NC 16 4 RTS
26 8 D6 NC 15 3 RXD
+5 V
GND 25 7 D5 3.3K NC 14 2 TXD
24 6 D4 *= 1 FG
+5 V
23 5 D3
100
22 4 D2 ** =
21 3 D1
20 2 D0
19 1 STROBE
47
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Thank you very much for purchasing the CM-500/400/300.

REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.

1 Checking Supplied Items ...................................................................................................................... 7

About the Symbols

Do not disassemble, repair, or Do not use with any electrical power

When unplugging the electrical When not in use for prolonged

Do not injure or modify the electrical Unpacking, installing, or relocating

Make sure the power to the unit is

Do not place hands near the platen

: Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use.

Blade Holder Test use Water Based

Test-use Tweezers Replacement blade

2 Part Names and Functions

Pen Force Control Slider

Power Connector [AC IN]

2-3 Operation Panel

PAUSE LED SHEET CUT Key

Ground the unit with the ground Install on a stable surface.

Do not use with any electrical power

Serial connector Parallel connector

Parallel interface cable

* Cables are available separately. One which you are sure

3-2 Turning on the Power

1 Close the front cover and press the key.

3 Press the key. CROPMARK

5 Select [Auto] and press the key.

* The CM-500/400/300 is equipped with an auto-interface function, and so

6 Next, the menu at right appears.

* If the communication parameters for the computer and the CM-500/400/300

3-4 About the Driver

Do not touch the tip of the blade

1 Insert a blade into the blade holder until it snaps into

Blade Tool carriage

Tool securing screw

How to Set the Blade Offset

1 CUT 50cm/s Cutting Speed

Adjust Speed During UP50cm/s NORMAL Cut Quality

For more information, see "8 Display Menu Lists."

4-2 Loading the Material

Roll material must be placed at a

Width (horizontal dimension) and maximum cutting width

CM-500 Min.90 mm (3-1/2") Max.1372 mm (54") 1195 mm (47")

CM-400 Min.90 mm (3-1/2") Max.1178 mm (46") 1000 mm (39")

CM-300 Min.50 mm (2") Max.915 mm (36") 737 mm (29")

12" (approx.305 mm)

54" (approx.1372 mm)

54" (approx.1372 mm)

46" (approx.1178 mm)

36" (approx.915 mm)

* The CM-300 has no middle pinch roller.

13 mm (1/2") from the edge 37 mm (1-7/16") from the edge

Loading Roll Material

When using a thick roll of When only a small amount

Shafts Shafts Shafts

2 Place the rolled material on the shaft. Sheet hanger

With the material set in place,

Sensor Grit roller

Position the pinch rollers over

Pinch roller (right)