Difference between revisions of "Quickstartguide:Roland"
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* Open your file | * Open your file | ||
* If you have text, make sure you have made them into outlines | * If you have text, make sure you have made them into outlines | ||
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[[File:Ai-text.png]] | [[File:Ai-text.png]] | ||
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[[File:Ai-text-outlines.png]] | [[File:Ai-text-outlines.png]] | ||
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* Set the blade or pen. Always make sure they are in place before cutting. If you don't find it inserted, look behind the plotter in the pencil holder. [[#pen|Dont know how?]] | * Set the blade or pen. Always make sure they are in place before cutting. If you don't find it inserted, look behind the plotter in the pencil holder. [[#pen|Dont know how?]] | ||
* Place your Sheet or Roll in the plotter. [[#set|Dont know how?]] | * Place your Sheet or Roll in the plotter. [[#set|Dont know how?]] | ||
* Select the media type on the display | * Select the media type on the display | ||
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[[File:Plotter-roll-media.png]] | [[File:Plotter-roll-media.png]] | ||
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[[File:Plotter-sheet-media.png]] | [[File:Plotter-sheet-media.png]] | ||
* The plotter will show you the width of the roll, and measure the width and length of your sheet. ''Verify that your graphic in Illustrator is not bigger than the plot area'' | * The plotter will show you the width of the roll, and measure the width and length of your sheet. ''Verify that your graphic in Illustrator is not bigger than the plot area'' | ||
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[[File:Plotter-size.png]] | [[File:Plotter-size.png]] | ||
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* Open the CutStudioPlugin by clicking on the Illustrator menu Window>Extensions>RolandCutStudio | * Open the CutStudioPlugin by clicking on the Illustrator menu Window>Extensions>RolandCutStudio | ||
* The preview box will show you what will be plot | * The preview box will show you what will be plot | ||
[[File:Cutstudio-preview.png]] | [[File:Cutstudio-preview.png]] | ||
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* Depending on the setting, you may have to '''select everything in your graphic you want to plot''' | * Depending on the setting, you may have to '''select everything in your graphic you want to plot''' | ||
* When you're ready, click the button with the plotter graphic | * When you're ready, click the button with the plotter graphic | ||
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[[File:Cutstudio-plotbutton.png]] | [[File:Cutstudio-plotbutton.png]] | ||
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* If the plotter is detected, click ''"Cut"'' | * If the plotter is detected, click ''"Cut"'' | ||
[[File:Cutstudio-plotscreen.png]] | [[File:Cutstudio-plotscreen.png]] | ||
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== <span id="set"></span> Setting Media == | == <span id="set"></span> Setting Media == | ||
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* Set the rollers ''under'' the white markings. | * Set the rollers ''under'' the white markings. | ||
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[[File:plotter-roller-yes.png]] | [[File:plotter-roller-yes.png]] | ||
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* When using a '''roll''', place it in the holder at the base of the machine | * When using a '''roll''', place it in the holder at the base of the machine | ||
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[[File:plotter-roll-placement.png]] | [[File:plotter-roll-placement.png]] | ||
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* Then feed the edge of the roll from the back to the front so that it is under the rollers | * Then feed the edge of the roll from the back to the front so that it is under the rollers | ||
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[[File:plotter-roll-feed.png]] | [[File:plotter-roll-feed.png]] | ||
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* When using a '''sheet''', feed it in making sure that it is under the rollers | * When using a '''sheet''', feed it in making sure that it is under the rollers | ||
* Clamp the roll or sheet using the lever by pulling it towards you | * Clamp the roll or sheet using the lever by pulling it towards you | ||
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[[File:plotter-lever.png]] | [[File:plotter-lever.png]] | ||
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== <span id="pen"></span> Changing Pen/Blade == | == <span id="pen"></span> Changing Pen/Blade == | ||
* Loosen the blade holder by screwing the silver tightener anti-clockwise | * Loosen the blade holder by screwing the silver tightener anti-clockwise | ||
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[[File:plotter-blade.png]] | [[File:plotter-blade.png]] | ||
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* If you are inserting a pen, make sure that when the holder is completely pressed the pen touches the surface you wish to draw on. | * If you are inserting a pen, make sure that when the holder is completely pressed the pen touches the surface you wish to draw on. | ||
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[[File:plotter-pen.png]] | [[File:plotter-pen.png]] | ||
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* If you are inserting a blade, make sure that it is inserted as far as it can go. | * If you are inserting a blade, make sure that it is inserted as far as it can go. | ||
* Tighten the tightener by screwing it clockwise | * Tighten the tightener by screwing it clockwise | ||
* Plot | * Plot | ||
Revision as of 08:53, 22 March 2022
- Open Illustrator on the iMac
- Open your file
- If you have text, make sure you have made them into outlines
- Set the blade or pen. Always make sure they are in place before cutting. If you don't find it inserted, look behind the plotter in the pencil holder. Dont know how?
- Place your Sheet or Roll in the plotter. Dont know how?
- Select the media type on the display
- The plotter will show you the width of the roll, and measure the width and length of your sheet. Verify that your graphic in Illustrator is not bigger than the plot area
- Open the CutStudioPlugin by clicking on the Illustrator menu Window>Extensions>RolandCutStudio
- The preview box will show you what will be plot
- Depending on the setting, you may have to select everything in your graphic you want to plot
- When you're ready, click the button with the plotter graphic
- If the plotter is detected, click "Cut"
Setting Media
When setting up the media you will need to do the following:
- Set the rollers under the white markings.
- When using a roll, place it in the holder at the base of the machine
- Then feed the edge of the roll from the back to the front so that it is under the rollers
- When using a sheet, feed it in making sure that it is under the rollers
- Clamp the roll or sheet using the lever by pulling it towards you
Changing Pen/Blade
- Loosen the blade holder by screwing the silver tightener anti-clockwise
- If you are inserting a pen, make sure that when the holder is completely pressed the pen touches the surface you wish to draw on.
- If you are inserting a blade, make sure that it is inserted as far as it can go.
- Tighten the tightener by screwing it clockwise
- Plot
