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Wrong parameter problem with roland pnc. parallel or serial?
[/url][/img]Hi,
I’m quite new to all this so i need some help.
I’ve got an old roland camm pnc-1000 and i’m running it with flexi from ibm thinkpad laptop.
I managed to get it working using a parallel cable from the laptop to the cutter, but now and then (too often) i get the message " too many parameters or Wrong Parameter" and the cutter goes spazzy and cuts up half my media.
Do i need to swap to a serial connection?
Which port do i use? *See Pic
The port on the left with the funny symbol is 9 pin and the one on the right(serial?) has 15 pins.
Once i have a new cable,
What do i need to change in the settings on my PC / software??Please Help!!! (hot)
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8 Replies
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hi
your 15 3 row pins should be a vga output the 9 pin 2 row is a serial in – out.if useing lpt1 then there is a option in the computers bios to change the type of paralell output sorry cant remember the exact one you want for this older cutter as this sounds like a buffer problem.
chris
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Does Flexi allow you to "spool" your output to the plotter? If so, try it. This may solve the problem using your existing cable and connections
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If you run flexisigns production manager utility and enter "setup" tab "setup properties" – tab "Communication" you can set a buffer for your cutting output from 128 to 2048 bytes. I would try setting the buffer to as high a setting as possible (i.e. 2048)
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😀 Thanks Guys
I put the buffer rate right up and it’s solved the problem!!
the old girl is running like dream.
Thanks again for your quick replys.
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I’ve had this problem too….I’ll try changing the buffer later.
Another thing I get sometimes is it cuts a load of letters and number….usually seem to start A4……..
And then occasionally, the cutter just stops mid job then a few seconds later, lifts the blade and won’t go any more. I have to cancel the stuck job in production manager then throw out the vinyl, and start again.
Any ideas on these anyone?
Adam
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Does anyone know if a test cut on the pnc1000 can be done and if so how do you do it (I have no user manual)
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If it’s anything like my PNC-1210, I think there’s an application you can download from Roland DG to test it. If I remember correctly, there’s an option in the menu on the cutter itself. I think it cuts a cross or something similar.
I’ll have a look tomorrow if you don’t find it!
Regards
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Testplots: hold the uparrow pressed, then switch the plotter on.
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