Roland Stika SV-12, User Manual

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Contents

Read This  First ....................................................................................................................................... 3

Machine Functions ........................................................................................................................................................ 3

 To Ensure Safe Use ....................................................................................................................... 6

Important Notes on Handling and Use ........................................................................................... 10

Chapter 1: Setup Preparation ........................................................................................................... 11

1-1 Included Items ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
1-2 Part Names ............................................................................................................................................................ 13

Main Unit ...................................................................................................................................... 13

1-3 Installing .................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Deciding On an Installation Site ................................................................................................... 14
Installation Space .......................................................................................................................... 14
Removing the Packing Materials ................................................................................................... 15
Connecting the Cables .................................................................................................................. 16

Chapter 2: Installing Software ........................................................................................................... 17

2-1 About the Included Software ............................................................................................................................ 18
2-2 If You're Using a Windows ............................................................................................................................... 19

System Requirements .................................................................................................................... 19
Installing the Software ................................................................................................................... 20

2-3 If You're Using a Macintosh .............................................................................................................................. 23

System Requirements .................................................................................................................... 23
Installing the Software ................................................................................................................... 23

Chapter 3: Performing Cutting ......................................................................................................... 25

3-1 What to Know Before Cutting ........................................................................................................................ 26

Useable Material Types ................................................................................................................. 26

3-2 Cutting .................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Step 1: Load Material .................................................................................................................... 28
Step 2: Create Cutting Data ........................................................................................................... 30
Step 3: Perform Cutting ................................................................................................................. 34
Step 4: Apply the Cut Material ...................................................................................................... 36

Chapter 4: Mastering the STIKA ...................................................................................................... 37

4-1 Optimizing the Cutting Quality for the Material ......................................................................................... 38

Check the Cutting Quality for the Material .................................................................................... 38
Adjusting the Blade Extension Amount .......................................................................................... 39

4-2 Correcting the Angle of the Loaded Material .............................................................................................. 40
4-3 About Creating Cutting Data ........................................................................................................................... 41

Creating Various Text Data ............................................................................................................ 41
Creating Contour Data by Reading a BMP/JPG Format File ........................................................... 43
Deleting Undesired Cutting Lines .................................................................................................. 45

4-4 Applying Large Materials .................................................................................................................................... 46