SERVICE GUIDE BOOK

Model : STX-8 / 7

Roland DG Corporation
Chapter 1 : Technology

Contents . . .
1. Cutter Holder XD-CH3
2. Blade Offset
3. Tool Pressure
4. Media Feeding System
5. Limit Detection
6. Consumable
Chapter 1-1 : Cutter Holder XD-CH3

• Cutting Method : Swivel Type Cutter

Swivel Type Cutter is a cutting device that swivels the
blade to cut vinyl.

• Cutter Holder = XD-CH3

1. Top and bottom bearings inside the Cutter Holder
allows blade to swivel.
2. By using XD-CH3, amount of blade extension is
adjustable to allow users to widen the range of vinyl
which could be cut.
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• Structure of Cutter Holder = XD-CH3

Magnet
Pivot Bearing

Cutter Bearing
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• Adjustable Blade Extension in XD-CH3
Amount of Blade Extension is adjustable depending
on the material to be cut.

• Optimal Amount of Blade Extension . . . .

Adjust the blade extension by referring to the result
of test-cut being performed.

The blade leaves faint traces on the The sticker cannot easily be The blade cuts into the backing paper
backing paper when cutting the cross. peeled off of the backing paper The backing paper is cut through

Optimal amount of Amount of blade Amount of blade

blade extension extension is too short extension is too long
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• Difficulties of Using XD-CH3 with STIKA
As STIKA is an inexpensive device introduced to the
private users or for Simple & Easy Sign Making, the
flatness in the Bed is not too accurate.
Therefore, when the blade extension is adjusted, it
may result in some problems where it leaves uncut
portion in the cutting image.
In this case, lengthen the blade extension.

Warp in the Bed.

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• Advantage of Using XD-CH3
Thinner materials can be cut better by adjusting the
blade extension very carefully to be longer than the
thickness of the vinyl and shorter than the thickness
of the whole material.

Vinyl
Backing
Chapter 1-2 : Blade Offset

• Offset of the Original Blade ZEC-U1005

Tip of the blade for swivel cutter is offset from its
center. Standard Roland blade has an offset of
0.25mm. It is necessary to setup the offset of blade
in Windows Driver in order to have the proper cutting
done.

Offset

Offset
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• What happens if Offset is setup wrongly ?
If the offset setup in Windows Driver doesn’t match
the offset of the blade, cutting image could be ruined.

Offset is set smaller. Good Result Offset is set bigger.

Chapter 1-3 : Tool Pressure

• Fixed Tool Pressure

Tool Pressure is fixed to 120g ~ 130g.
It is not adjustable.

The up/down movement of the tool is controlled by

the Solenoid located at the left side of the machine.

Solenoid
Chapter 1-4 : Media Feeding System

• Media Feeding System

There are only 2 Grit Rollers for STIKA.
Therefore, the width of the media is fixed as below.
Smaller media than below cannot be loaded.

STX-8 : 11in. ~ 12in. (280mm ~ 305mm)

STX-7 : 7-13/16in. ~ 8-7/16in. (200mm ~ 215mm)
Chapter 1-5 : Limit Detection

• Limit Detection by Losing Motor-steps

There is no limit sensor or switch for STIKA.
Therefore, it detects limit by losing motor-steps. CPU
detects the limit when there is change in the current
supplied to the motor.

After limit is detected, Carriage moves +270.5mm for

STX-8 and +174.5mm for STX-7, and Grit Roller moves
+0.25 to setup the origin.
Chapter 1-6 : Consumable

• Cutter Pad
Cutting problems such as stitch-cut, starting & ending
points don’t match, pin-holes, etc, could occur when
there are scratches on the Cutter Pad.
It is recommended to replace it when there are
scratches.

Cutter Pad
Chapter 2 : Adjustments

Contents . . .
1. Firmware Upgrade
2. Gear Backlash
Chapter 2-1 : Firmware Upgrade

• Firmware cannot be upgraded

Firmware is written in the CPU. Therefore, it is not
possible to upgrade the firmware except by replacing
the Main Board.
Chapter 2-2 : Gear Backlash

• Purpose
Motors used on STIKA is not as strong as the one used on
the CAMM-1 or CAMM-1Pro.
Therefore, it is very important to check and make sure
that the Carriage and Grit Roller move within the correct
load.
Carriage Moving Direction Grit Roller Direction

Less than 675gf

Less than 660gf

Chapter 3 : Troubleshooting

Contents . . .
1. Pinch Roller comes off
2. Broken Right Side Cover
3. Warp in Table
4. No Up / Down Movement in Tool
5. Grit Drive Gear comes off
Chapter 3-1 : Pinch Roller comes off

• Pinch Roller comes off

Pinch Roller comes off from the shaft and causes
following problems.

• Symptom
1. Vinyl Skewing.
2. Vinyl cannot be loaded.
3. Cutting image shifts from its correct position.
4. Cutting image is distorted.
5. Vinyl jamming.
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• Cause
Manufacturing defect.

• Solution - 1
Clean the shaft with alcohol and glue the Pinch
Rollers with super-glue.
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• Solution - 2
Tolerance of the Pinch Roller has been changed.

0
o6 -0.018
Chapter 3-2 : Broken Right Side Cover

• Broken Right Side Cover

Bossing of the Right Side Cover breaks during the
transportation.

• Solution
Thickness of the Bossing has been changed.
1.6 -> 2.5

ø10 -> ø11

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• Solution _ continue
The machines with the following serial numbers have
the new Right Side Cover.

STX-8 : From the beginning of production

STX-7 :ZK05091 ~ ZK05419, ZK05425 and above
Chapter 3-3 : Warp in Table

• Warp in Table
Center part of the image is left without cutting because
of the warp in the Table.

• Solution
Put the SUPPORT TABLE to the Chassis to lift up the
Table.
SUPPORT, TABLE
STX-8 REAR
CHASSIS, STX-8
81.9

FRONT 219
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• Solution _ continue
The machines with the following serial numbers
have been modified as above.

STX-8 : ZL31630 and above

STX-7 : no problem because of its length
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• Another Solution
In case you don’t have the modification part or if the
problem can not be solved by adding it, file the Plate,
Solenoid Joint a little to apply more tool pressure.

File this part

Chapter 3-4 : No Up / Down Movement in Tool

• No Up / Down Movement in Tool

Tool doesn’t move up or down at all even the Carriage
and Media move.

• Cause
Spring comes off from the Guide Bar, and therefore,
tool pressure cannot be applied.

It happens during transportation in most cases.

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• Solution
STOPPER, RING has been added to the shaft of the
GUIDE BAR to prevent the Spring from coming off.

Stopper Ring

The machines with the following serial numbers

have been modified as above.

STX-8 : ZL82150 and above

STX-7 : ZL82150 and above
Chapter 3-5 : Grit Drive Gear comes off

• Grit Drive Gear comes off

Grit Drive Gear comes off from the Shaft during
transportation.

• Symptom
1. Vinyl cannot be loaded.
2. Cutting is performed at the same position in Grit
Roller direction.

• Solution
Grit Drive Gear has been fixed with Snap Ring to
prevent it from coming off. In relation to this
modification, the Grit Roller has also been modified.
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• Solution
Grit Drive Gear has been fixed with Snap Ring to
prevent it from coming off.
In relation to this modification, the Grit Roller has also
been modified.

Groove for fixing the Snap

Ring has been added.