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Serial (RS-232C) Connector
In a serial configuration, this connector is where you need
to connect the serial cable that is used to communicate
with your computer.
1-3 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
1-3-1 Front View
Tool Carriage
The tool carriage is where the cutter
(or pen) is mounted. The tool carriage
performs the cutting by moving the
tool left/right or up/down.
Movable Pinch Roller (Right)
This holds the media against the
grit roller during cutting. It can
be moved from side to side, and
should be aligned with the right
edge of the sheet.
Grit Roller
Grasps and moves the sheet (or
paper) during cutting (or plotting).
Movable Pinch Roller (Left)
This holds the media against the grit roller during cutting. It can be moved
from side to side, and should be aligned with the left edge of the sheet.
Front Cover
This safety features prevents anything from coming into contact with the moving
parts during operation. Operation automatically stops when this cover is opened.
Power Switch
ON when switched to [ ], OFF when
switched to [
] .
Platen
Operation Panel
1-3-2 Rear View
Power Connector [AC IN]
This jack accepts a standard AC power cord.
Parallel (Centronics) Connector
In a parallel configuration, this connector is where you
need to connect the parallel cable in order to commu-
nicate with your computer.
Guard Bar
This safety-enhancing bar prevents the hands from
entering the area of moving parts from the space
on the back of the unit while cutting with a sheet
loaded.
Sheet Loading Lever
When loading media, lift this lever to lower to
pinch rollers. To removing media, lower this
lever to raise the pinch roller.
* In the figures shown, the PNC-1850 is installed on the PNS-185 special stand.
Some details of the PNC-1200 differ from the figure.
Cutter Protector
Guide line
When loading a flat sheet, align the
right-hand edge of the sheet with this
guide line and load the sheet so that it
is perfectly straight.
