Roland PNC-5000 user manual About the Printing/Cutting Area, About the Blade, No good

6 Printing and Cutting Samples / 7 About the

Printing/Cutting Area / 8 About the Blade

Printing with a width of 210 mm or more (using a 4-color ribbon cartridge)

381 mm (15") (maximum printing/cutting width)

210 mm (8-1/4") (length of the ink ribbon) 171 mm (6-11/16")

OK

No good

Ink-ribbon seam

Take steps to ensure that the printing data does not overlap with the ink-ribbon seam

7 About the Printing/Cutting Area

Factory default

Pinch roller (left)

12.5

mm

(1/2")

6.5mm 25 mm (1") or more (5/16")

..... Printing/Cutting area

When DIP switch SW-5 (front edge sense) is ON (enabled)

Pinch roller (left)

	12.5
	mm
	(1/2")
6.5 mm	25 mm (1")
(5/16")

When DIP switch SW-6 (cut sheet mode) is ON (enabled)

Pinch roller	50 mm (2")
(left)
	110 mm (4-3/8")
	or more
	12.5
	mm
	(1/2")
6.5 mm	25 mm (1")
(5/16")

8 About the Blade

If the blade becomes dull

When the blade starts to lose its sharpness, try gradually increasing the cutter force.

Increasing the cutter force temporarily allows the blade to perform better. However, once the blade is dull, it is time to replace it.

Average blade life

The life of a blade varies, depending on the amount of cutting it performs.

The total cutting length can vary considerably, depending on the thickness, toughness, and type of adhesive of the cut material. Set an appropriate cutter force, one that is well matched to the material and the hardness of the blade. This will extend the life of the blade. Excessive cutter forces can cause the blade to wear out quickly. Care should be taken.

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