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User`s Manual, EGX-20

1. r Engraving Area Width 203 2 3 Length fisza Unit Milimeters C Inches Bo Preview WORK W Cancel 20 Entering Text Enter the text to engrave on the plate At the toolbar click Al Click the location in the engraving area where you want to type in text then enter the text using the keyboard Engraving area Selecting the Font Specify a font for the text string you entered At the toolbar click Al then click the text string whose font you want to change The character cursor appears in the text string Alternatively at the toolbar click wI then click the text string whose font you want to change Points appear around the text string From the Format menu select Font The Font Select dialog box appears Clicking a font name displays the text in the preview field with the font you chose allowing you to find the font you want After you have selected the font you want click OK 3 Creating a Nameplate Engraving Mode 4 Untitled Dr Engrave Iof x File Edit View Format Shape Layout Help ol tal slale raaa loloa olo a pe 2 Cursor pos 127 7 0 4 Object center 0 0 0 0 Dimension 0 0 0 0 Angle 0 Slant 0 Ready 50 NUM 4 Character cursor Points N Jean Jean Click a font name i F Arial Black Cceli T Arial Narrow food T Avenida LET T Balloon T Balmoral LET T Book Antiqu
2. Starting Dr Engrave In Windows click the Start button At the Start menu point to Programs then Roland Dr Engrave At the menu that appears click Dr Engrave Dr Engrave starts Roland Dr Engrave io Or Enerave Help fia Dr Enerave Uninstall Ete Fo Or Enerave Specifying the Size of the Plate to Engrave Make the size of the engraving area displayed by Dr Engrave the same as the size of the actual plate to engrave This is analogous to choosing the form size in a word processing program In Dr Engrave from the File menu select Print Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears Make sure the printer name is set to Roland EGX 20 if the printer name is not Roland EGX 20 then click the drop down arrow and select Roland EGX 20 then click Properties The Roland EGX 20 on LPT1 Properties dialog box appears Measure the size of the plate to engrave with a ruler or the like type in the values in the Width and Length entry boxes then click OK The Print Setup dialog box appears again then click OK The engraving area that Dr Engrave displays is shown at the size you specified Print Setup Printer Name Status Ready Type Roland EGX 20 Where LPT1 Comment Properties Paper Size User Defined Size MS Orientation Portrait C Landscape Roland EGX 20 on LPT1 Properties Size Tool Options
3. u Cutter 1 AC adapter 1 Power cord 1 with cutter holder LADDE Le e Ww Nose cones large 1 medium 1 small 1 Adhesive sheet 1 Test use plate material 1 The medium one is installed on the machine A Hexagonal wrenches Hexagonal screw driver 1 large 1 and small 1 User s Manual 1 Roland Software Package CD ROM 1 1 Getting Ready E Names and Functions The names of the parts of the EGX 20 are as follows Front Cover Carriage Spindle unit i Switch Panel lt A Z axis light Movement button Speed control Spindle Speed control g Power light Power button View light View button Origin Set light Origin Set button Depth regulator unit Rear O Parallel connector AC adapter jack EGX 20 USER S MANUAL Wl Setting Up and Connection Setting NOTICE Never install this unit in any of the following situations as it could result in damage e Places where the installation surface is unstable or not level e Places with excessive electrical noise e Places with excessive humidity or dust e The EGX 20 generates heat when used and should not be installed in an area with poor heat radiation characteristics e Places with excessive vibration Use within a temperature range of 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F and within a humidity range of 35 to 80 Securely connect the power cord computer I O cable and so on so that they will not be unplugged an
4. Do not attempt to unplug the power cord plug with wet hands Doing so may RN result in electrical A aS shock KoA l Install on a stable surface Failure to do so f f Me ae may result in falling of the unit leading to injury J Do not inadvertently allow the hands or hair near the rotating parts while in operation Doing so may result in injury When you re finished wash your hands to rinse away all cuttings 9S Do not injure or modify the electrical power cord nor subject it to excessive bends twists pulls binding or pinching nor place any object of weight on it Doing so may damage the electrical power NY cord leading to electrocution or fire When unplugging the electrical power cord from the power outlet grasp the plug not the cord Unplugging by pulling the cord may damage it leading to fire or electrocution Do not allow liquids metal objects or flammables inside the machine Such materials can cause fire Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers Doing so may result in injury Wear dust goggles and mask during use Cutting dust may scatter causing bodily injury About the Labels Affixed to the AC Adapter and Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product and the AC adapter The following figure describes the location Handle tool with care Model name Rating label Do not use with
5. E Performing Cutting 1 2 n 38 Now let s try cutting a relief If the View light on the EGX 20 is illuminated press the View button to make the View light go dark At the toolbar click Wl Alternatively go to the File menu and select Output A dialog box with the prompt Start cutting appears 3DEngrave Click OK N Start cutting Cutting starts rar TL When cutting ends the spindle unit rises all the way to the top and stops at that position If you carried out draft cutting then go back to Generat ing the Tool Path on page 36 and perform finishing Be sure not to remove the material at this time When finishing cutting ends remove the material Pressing the View button moves the carriage to the right edge and moves the table to the front allowing you to detach the material from the adhesive sheet Use a toothbrush or the like to carefully brush away any buildup of cuttings on the material or the adhesive sheet Also use a vacuum cleaner to carefully clean away any cuttings remaining on the EGX 20 Emergency Stop If some problem occurs while cutting is in progress and you want to stop the EGX 20 follow the steps below Press the power button on the switch panel If there is a printer icon on the taskbar in Windows double click the icon The progress of printing is displayed Delete the document 5 More Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations E Using Differ
6. Store the depth regulator unit in a safe place to guard against losing it Power and View lights illuminate Open the cover for the carriage CER S A Depth regulator unit o IF lt gt E HEA DIP S installed S When you switch on the EGX 20 a sensor checks whether the depth regulator unit is installed At this time the machine goes into the Engraving mode if the depth regulator unit is install and the 3D Cutting mode if it is not 29 EGX 20 USER S MANUAL E Installing a Cutter os S o Bw E 30 In the 3D Cutting mode you install a cutter before you load material Press the power button to turn on the power The carriage moves to the right edge and the table moves to the front the unit goes into View status and the Power and View lights light up Press the View button The spindle unit and table move and the spindle unit moves to above the origin point on the table When movement ends the View light goes dark Use the movement button on the switch panel to move the spindle unit to about the center of the table Press up down or to the left or right KO Press and hold the center of the movement button for a Press short while 0 6 second or more e The Z axis light illuminates indicating that it is now Z AXIS possible to move the spindle unit up and down Press the lower part of the movement button The spindle unit descends wh
7. 95 98 Me 10 Set the machine s Speed control at its central position and the Spindle Speed control at the maximum setting Speed control Spindle Speed control 77 Atthe Dr Engrave File menu select Print then click OK Surfacing starts 41 EGX 20 USER S MANUAL Optional Parts E Replacement Cutters and Consumable Parts The following replacement blades and consumable parts are available Replacement Cutters General purpose general purpose cutters suitable for engraving acrylic and plastic plates Blade width e ZEC A2013 0 127 mm e ZEC A2025 0 254 mm This is the originally included blade e ZEC A2051 0 508 mm e ZEC A2076 0 762 mm Flat cutter blades having a wider tip than general purpose cutters Blade width e ZEC A2150 1 52 mm e ZEC A2190 1 91 mm e ZEC A2230 2 29 mm e ZEC A2320 3 175 mm Quarter round types having a larger tip pocket than general purpose cutters and suited to engraving soft material at high speed Blade width e ZEC A2013 QR 0 13 mm e ZEC A2025 QR 0 25 mm Adhesive Sheet e AS 10 10 sheets Replacement Parts e ZM 12 Spindle motor unit with a belt and a pulley As a general guide we recommend replacing this after every 1 000 hours e ZS 20 Spindle unit 42 6 Optional Parts E Optional Parts for Scribing These are optional items for scribing Use the burnishing attachment and the diamond scraper together as a set e ZB 20 Burnishing attachm
8. Origin Set button on the switch panel G The spindle unit rises 0 5 mm and the Origin Set light Gron goes dark Press 18 3 Creating a Nameplate Engraving Mode E Setting the Origin Point When loading material be sure to set the origin point The origin point is the reference point for engraving You set it individually for each piece of material you load Omitting this operation may result in locations other than the material being engraved A Basic Steps for Moving the Spindle Unit When you installed the cutter in the spindle unit you performed operations to move the spindle unit These steps can be summed up as follows The operation differs according to whether the View light and Z axis light on the switch panel are illuminated or dark Changing between the lighted View light indicating View status and dark View light Press the View button on the switch panel When the View light is illuminated You cannot move the spindle unit When the View light is dark You can move the spindle unit using the movement button Changing between the lighted and dark Z axis light Press and hold the center of the movement button for a short while 0 6 second or more When the Z axis light is illuminated You can move the spindle unit up and down using the movement button When the Z axis light is dark You can move the spindle unit vertically or horizontally using the movement button Refer to the preceding B
9. WARNING 9O 9 Do not disassemble repair or modify Doing so may lead to fire or abnormal operation resulting in injury Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings displayed on the AC adapter Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution Do not use while in an abnormal state i e emitting smoke burning odor unusual noise or the like Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock Immediately unplug the power cord plug from the electrical outlet and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer or service center Ground the unit with the ground wire Failure to do so may result in risk of electrical shock in the even of a mechanical problem Do not use with any power supply other than the dedicated AC adapter Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution Use only with the power cord included with this product Use with other than the included power cord may lead to fire or electrocution CAUTION 9 Do not use with a damaged AC adapter power cord or power cord plug or with a loose electrical outlet Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution When not in use for several hours unplug the power cord plug from the electrical outlet Failure to do so may result in danger of shock electrocution or fire due to deterioration of the electrical insulation
10. any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings displayed on the AC adapter A CAUTION A ACHTUNG DISCONNECT MAIN PLUG FROM L sen Sie den NetzanschluB SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE wenn das Gerat nicht MAIN LEADS COLOR CODE verwendet wird BROWN LIVE BLUE NEUTRAL Die Farbkodierung des AATTENTION Netzkabels lautet folgenderma en Braun Spannung Blau Masse Quand la machine n est pas utilis e d connecter le A c ble de la prise de courant RRRA LAU ESS Code des couleurs ACT IFFRIAY LY EDPSRWNT Marron Phase Bleu Neutre FEA In addition to the WARNING and CAUTION symbols the symbols shown below are also used NOTICE Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use S Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use EGX 20 USER S MANUAL Getting Ready EE What You Can Do with the EGX 20 e You can engrave a plate with text or shapes to create a nameplate or the like Using Dr Engrave the included 2D engraving program you can easily engrave anything from simple text to complex designs to produce high quality engraved plates See BA p 16 Creating a Nameplate e You can cut thick materials up to a depth of 7 mm to create reliefs and other forms Using 3D Engrave the included 3D engraving program you can easily produces reliefs and other three dimensional en graved forms See BA p 28 Creating a Relief E Check the Included Items
11. are contained on the Roland Software Package CD ROM Be sure to install the Windows driver Install and set up the other software the programs as required You can use the following drivers and programs with the EGX 20 Driver or program Overview Windows driver This is necessary when sending data from a program running under Windows to the EGX 20 Be sure to install it Virtual MODELA This uses data created with 3D Engrave to perform simulations before cutting with the EGX 20 You can use it to check the finished shape as well as things like whether the cutting depth is suitable and how much time cutting will take This can reduce loss for cutting materials and time Dr Engrave This is used to design text and shapes to engrave on a plate and to send the data to the EGX 20 You can use the TrueType fonts registered in Windows as the font style for text You can even make stroke fonts from TrueType fonts Because you can the outline of an image and convert it to line segments it s also possible to include logos for companies or organizations in the plates you make 3D Engrave This adds thickness to a flat two dimensional graphic to create a relief raised engraving You can also add thickness to figures and other images System Requirements The following operating environment is required in order to use the drivers and programs just described Make sure your system configuration meets these requirements Operating system Windows 95 98
12. click the text string The character cursor appears in the text string Alternatively at the toolbar click w then click the text string When you click this to select the check Points appear around the text string box flat drag engraving of the interiors of the character outlines is performed then the contour lines of the characters At the toolbar click D are engraved Alternatively from the Shape menu select Fill The Fill Setup dialog box appears Click Fill to select the check box Pitch is the engraving spacing of the cutter When you re using the included cutter set this to 0 1 You can specify colors and vary the When you have finished making the settings click OK engraving CEPIN 10r CAUNTOO Pitch lines appear in the characters The cutter moves along these lines as it engraves e ww G The spacing of these lines is the pitch Enlarged area m Click amp on the toolbar to make the pointer change to then click the location where you want to zoom in Right click to zoom out 23 EGX 20 USER S MANUAL Stroke Fonts You can change text to stroke fonts and carry out engraving Line width when engraving varies according to the cutter width and engraving depth At the toolbar click Al then click the text string The character cursor appears in the text string Alternatively at the toolbar click w then click the text string Points
13. data is sent from the computer e If the View light is illuminated it means that operation is paused Press the View button to release it e The origin point is too far toward the back or right side of the table Set the origin point again The spindle motor does not turn e In the Properties dialog box of the printer setting on the Options page there is a setting called Engrave with spindle motor stopped Check this e Applying lubrication may lead to buildup of cuttings that then hardens Clean away using a brush or the like e The spindle motor may have reached the end of its service life The spindle motor is a consumable part As a general guide we recommend replacing it after every 1 000 hours Part of the carriage strikes the material while in the 3D Cutting mode e The maximum cutting depth when in the 3D Cutting mode is 7 mm Check whether you are attempting to create a relief larger than this The cutter holder cannot be removed e The cutter holder is reverse threaded Turn it clockwise to remove it O The View light is not illuminated when switching the power on e Switch off the power to the EGX 20 Rotate the part in the figure counterclockwise a few turns Switch on the power and make sure whether the View light illuminates Carriage Spindle unit Spindle motor 46 7 Appendix E Specifications Main Unit Specifications Table size Table load weight Carriage cutting range Carriage oper
14. so that no burrs are formed e If some areas are unengraved try performing cutting a second time This means performing exactly the same engraving one more time without detaching the material Before you perform engraving the second time be sure to carefully clean away any cuttings O The actual depth is completely different from the set depth e Is the depth regulator unit installed Was installation or removal of the depth regulator unit carried out with the power off When you turn on the power after installing or removing the depth regulator unit the machine automatically changes to the Engraving mode or the 3D Cutting mode O A screeching sound is heard and engraving takes place at a strange location or is misaligned e The machine lost its positioning possibly because the material became caught on something Reset the power and redo the operation from the beginning The nose cone cannot go beyond differences in level so go into Print Setup and set the cutting area to a suitable value to prevent movement beyond the edges of the material e It is possible that excessive buildup of cuttings has occurred and some cuttings have gotten inside the machine Cleaning thoroughly using a vacuum cleaner or the like Cleaning should be performed carefully e If the problem persists a breakdown may have occurred Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer or service center 45 EGX 20 USER S MANUAL No engraving is performed when
15. that exceeds this depth EE Removing the Cutter If a cutter is installed then remove the cutter first 1 Open the cover for the carriage Use the included hexagonal screwdriver to loosen the retaining screw for the cutter holder S The screw is attached to the cutter holder in such a way that it can be loosened but not detached completely 3 Grasp the top of the cutter and pull it up and out 28 4 Creating a Relief 8D Cutting Mode E Detaching the Depth Regulator Unit If the EGX 20 is switched off press the power button to 1 turn it on The carriage moves to the right edge and the table moves to the front the unit goes into View status and the Power and View lights light up If the EGX 20 is turned on but the View light is not illu minated press the View button The carriage moves to the right edge and the table moves to the front the unit goes into View status and the Power and View lights light up 2 Press the power button to switch off the power Open the cover for the carriage e Use the included small hexagonal wrench to loosen the 4 screw When you do this support the depth regulator unit with your hand to keep it from falling After loosening the screw move the depth regulator unit downward and detach it from the spindle unit S To install the depth regulator unit pass a pin through the hole insert the unit as far as it will go then tighten the screw
16. the central position At maximum General Suggestions for Making Adjustments Depending on the engraving results make the settings as described below Use the Speed control and the Spindle Speed control to make the adjustments If engraved places are rough not smooth then lower the speed If the material melts or suffers burring lower the spindle speed If the spindle speed is too fast the material may melt Lower the spindle speed Also if there is buildup of melted cuttings in engraved grooves you may be able to remove them by scrubbing with a tooth brush or the like Increasing the spindle speed when using a narrower blade and reducing it when using a thicker blade may produce better results In many cases slower speeds produce attractive finished results but a speed that is too slow may cause melting Make the following adjustments with the driver The default engraving depth is 0 1 mm You can engrave at a greater depth by changing the value for the driver setting Z Down Position The maximum depth at which you can engrave is 1 0 mm In the driver you make the setting by specifying a value prefixed by a minus sign A greater engraving depth yields correspondingly wider lines This means that text characters also become thicker If the engraving depth is too deep it may not be possible to obtain attractive results even when the speed and spindle speed are adjusted One method for obtaining engraving result
17. 6 3 28 0 Centerpoint Dimension mm Anele Sl Ready NUM 4 35 EGX 20 USER S MANUAL Generating the Tool Path A tool path is the path followed by the tool s blade tip The tool path is generated from the cutting parameters that are presently set Before you create the tool path make the settings for the cutting parameters At the cutting parameters make the settings for the composition of the workpiece the type of tool and the cutting process From the Cut menu select Cutting Parameters Cutting Parameters The Cutting Parameters dialog box appears hala sect i a aximum agg Cancel Make the settings for the necessary items for cutting ee wild SCT then click OK Draft Cutting Finishing for Engraving Tool Type C Square End Mill Tool Dia 436 mm Ball End Mill Blade Width 025 mm Engraving Tool Blade Anele fo dhe Garving Conditions Path fiz Interval 278 mm TaN 12 7 alui Outtine in 2093 mm ZSpeed RT mm sec Marcin or mm somale E000 ram The blade angle of the general use cutter is 30 degrees If you re using a flat cutter select Square end mill File Edit View Image Shape Relief Cut Help appears in pink on the 3D screen olela e 2f AALS 2 Click the Wl button When the tool path is created it 4 Untitled 3DEnerave f Cursor 141 3 28 5 Centerpoint Dimension mm Anele Sl Ready 7 NU
18. M 5 Draft Cutting and Finishing Cutting has two processes draft cutting and finishing You first create the tool path for draft cutting and carry out cutting After draft cutting ends go back to this step create the tool path for finishing and perform cutting again Be sure never to perform finishing on material that has not undergone draft cutting Checking the Cutting Results If Virtual MODELA is installed and set up then before you perform cutting you can check the shape that will be produced after cutting on the screen From the File menu choose Output Preview Virtual MODELA starts V Untitled Virtual MODELA lt X 82 2 Y 62 2 2 10 0 gt dot 1 8mm ioj x The 3D Engrave cutting data is imported into Virtual TETE E se MODELA elait An animated display of tool movement appears and the shape after cutting is gradually produced TT fx x26 13 y51 50 2 40778 025 4 36 4 Creating a Relief 8D Cutting Mode Saving Data Save the data you have created to a hard disk or the like At the toolbar click El Alternatively go to the File menu and select Save As The Save As dialog box appears Specify the information for Save in and File Name then click Save Adjusting Cutting Before you carry out engraving adjust the Speed control and Spindle Speed control on the switch panel of the EGX 20 When you re performing cutting for the first time set the Sp
19. Me NT 4 0 2000 XP Computer Computer running Windows Pentium processor or better recommended Drive CD ROM drive Monitor Windows compatible monitor capable of displaying 256 colors or more Memory 32 MB or more recommended Free hard disk space l 25 MB combined total for Dr Engrave 3D Engrave and Virtual MODELA required for installation Interface Printer port Installation and Setup NOTICE Ifthe computer and the EGX 20 are already connected then switch off the power to the EGX 20 before you perform installation and setup Installation and set up under Windows 2000 NT 4 0 XP require full access rights for the printer settings Log on to Windows as a member of the Administrators or Power Users group For more information about groups refer to the documentation for Windows 2 Installing and Setting Up the Software Follow the steps below to install and set up the driver and programs Turn on the computer and start Windows If you re running a virus detection program then quit the program Also quit all running programs except Win dows In Windows make sure no program icons appear on the taskbar then go on to the next step Insert the included CD ROM into the CD ROM drive The setup menu appears automatically Click the drop down arrow for Click here then from the menu that appears select EGX 20 lf your computer is connected to the Internet the Roland DG Corp website appears Check this for informatio
20. Roland DESKTOP ENGRAVER EGX 20 Thank you very much for purchasing the EGX 20 e To ensure correct and safe usage with a full under standing of this product s performance please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location Unauthorized copying or transferral in whole or in part of this manual is prohibited The contents of this operation manual and the speci fications of this product are subject to change with out notice The operation manual and the product have been pre pared and tested as much as possible If you find any misprint or error please inform us Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this product regardless of any fail ure to perform on the part of this product Roland DG Corporation For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interfe
21. Status Ready Type Roland EGX 20 Where LPT1 Comment Paper Orientation Size User Defined Size Portrait Source z C Landscape Cancel Model Selection x Information Maximum Width 203 2 mm Cutting Area Length 1524 mm MDX Height 7 0 mm MDX 500 RML 1 PNC 2300 CGAMM 2 x Movement XY 01 150 mm s Speed Panga 2 01 60 mm s Library Version 1 00 Cancel 4 Creating a Relief 8D Cutting Mode ye Specifying the Size of the Relief In 3D Engrave go to the Relief menu and select Relief Size The Relief Size dialog box appears For Size type in the size values for the relief in the Vertical and Horizontal entry boxes and in Resolu tion enter the degree of detail Then click OK Relief Size Size Horizontal BO mm Vertical 60 mm Cancel Resolution fo2 mm freee 938 KBytes Relief area of the 2D screen Creating Shapes and Text To create shapes and text you click the shape drawing buttons and drag in the relief area To type in text click the Al button then click inside the relief area When the character cursor appears type in the text from the keyboard To change the size of shapes or text refer to Working with Text Strings on page 22 The relief area is displayed The relief area is where you design the relief The screen displayed at this time is called the 2D screen It s the screen for typi
22. a Jean T Bookman Old Style Preview In the Font Select dialog box font names that start with Plot are stroke fonts k S See B p 24 Stroke Fonts 21 EGX 20 USER S MANUAL Working with Text Strings You can resize and deform a text string by manipulating the points displayed around the string Resizing and Moving At the toolbar click E then click the text string Points appear around the text string You can change the size of the text string by lining up 2 the pointer with a point and dragging You can change the size while keeping the vertical horizontal aspect unchanged by holding down the Shift key on the keyboard as you drag the point You can move a text string by placing the pointer inside the area bounded by the points and dragging You can change the size by dragging E N A L ec S E T a ia he You can change the A ge horizontal size by Y dragging You can change the vertical size by dragging To move place the pointer in the area inside the points and drag Rotating Text Italic Text and Changing the Character Pitch 1 When a text string is displayed with points clicking the text string changes the appearance of the points 2 You can rotate a text string by lining up the pointer with a point and dragging You can also make a text string italic or change the character or line pitch 3 To hide points click
23. al light Make sure the light is illuminated then release the button The Origin Set light goes dark S You can set the height origin point by pressing the Origin Set button when the Z axis light is illuminated 32 4 Creating a Relief 8D Cutting Mode Setting the Origin Point for the Vertical and Horizontal Position Refer to Basic Steps for Moving the Spindle Unit on Material page 19 and move the spindle unit so that the cutter is positioned above the lower left corner of the material Lower the spindle unit to check whether the cutter is at the lower left corner N Move the cutter to this location If the Z axis light on the switch panel is illuminated press and hold the center of the movement button for a short while 0 6 second or more Make sure the Z axis light is dark then press and hold the Origin Set button for a short while 0 3 second or more Pressing the Origin Set button lights the Origin Set light Make sure the light is illuminated then release the button The Origin Set light goes dark S You can set the origin point for the vertical and horizontal position by pressing the Origin Set button when the Z lt axis light is dark 33 EGX 20 USER S MANUAL E Creating Data with 3D Engrave 2 34 This section describes the basic steps for cutting a relief using 3D Engrave 3D Engrave is a program for adding thickness to a flat two dimensional graphic t
24. and may change the specifications of this Software or its material without notice Roland shall not be liable for any damage that may caused by the use of the Software or by exercise of the right licensed by this agreement 7 Governing Law This agreement is governed by the laws of Japan and the parties shall submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Japanese Court 26015576 R5 R3 030620
25. appear around the text string Select stroke Font Stroke Font Name At the toolbar click BD Alternatively from the Format menu select Make SEEE Stroke font The Select Stroke Font dialog box appears Click the drop down arrow to display the menu then P a select a stroke font After you have selected the font you want click OK SJ e Ww amp E In the Font Select dialog box as well you can specify a stroke font by selecting a font whose name starts with E See BA p 21 Selecting the Font Converting to Polygons You can convert text strings to graphic shapes polygons This makes it possible for you to modify the shape of characters to create logos for example At the toolbar click Al then click the text string The character cursor appears in the text string Alternatively at the toolbar click w then click the text s r f string Points appear around the text string Example of Converting a Stroke Font to a Polygon From the Shape menu select Convert to Polygon The text string is convert to a shape Insert Vertex hz Welete Werte el When the text string is displayed with points clicking Gamert erer Airie on the toolbar displays points at the vertices of the Bay oss Alt Del Shap ta Wertex polygon aii Properties Alt Enter Alternatively click Tr on the toolbar then click the polygon Points appear at the vertices of the polygon This men
26. asic Steps for Moving the Spindle Unit and move the spindle unit as follows Plate 1 If the cutter is touching the plate material move the spindle unit upward to separate it slightly from the material 2 Move the cutter to position it above the lower left corner of the plate material If the Z axis light is dark press and hold the Origin Set button for a short while 0 3 second or more Pressing the Origin Set button lights the Origin Set light Make sure the light is illuminated then release the button The Origin Set light goes dark Center of the cutter The vertical and horizontal locations of the origin point are set This completes the setting for the origin point S Pressing the Origin Set button while the Z axis light is lit lowers the spindle unit and puts the machine in the state A for installing a cutter When you are engraving a nameplate there is no need to set a height location origin point The sensors automati cally detect the surface location of the plate material 19 EGX 20 USER S MANUAL E Creating Data with Dr Engrave This section describes the basic steps for engraving a nameplate using Dr Engrave The following explanation is for Windows 95 98 Me For an explanation for Windows NT 4 0 2000 XP or for a more detailed explanation see the help for Dr Engrave or refer to the Dr Engrave User s Manual PDF on the Roland Software Package CD ROM
27. at the surface of the panel Move the cutter all the way to the front left of the table and make the setting for the origin point for the vertical and hori zontal dimensions at that location Start the included Dr Engrave program and open the at tached sample1 ded file The sample1 ded file is on the drive where you installed Dr En grave in the Program Files Dr Engrave samples folder At the Dr Engrave File menu select Print Setup then select EGX 20 Click Properties 5 More Advanced Operations Q Make the settings for cutting parameters such as Engrav ing Area and Material as follows then click OK Engraving Area Width 203 2 mm 8 in length 152 4 mm 6 in Material The composition of the attached panel Acryl or the like Z Down Position 1 mm Roland EGX 20 on LPT1 Properties 20x Size Tool Options m Engraving 4rea Width 203 2 Length 152 4 F F Millimeters C Inches Rase Preview WORK W Roland EGX 20 on LPT1 Properties 24 x Size Tool Options Material jae DEN FEE e r E E oie 3 E 4 m 5 m cle 7 m g Tools fi 7 Engraving Conditions xY Speed Z Speed js m mms 2 m mms IV Fill Z Up Position Fill Pitch oso j mm Z Down Position J 1 00 mm Z Engraving Pitch zi Default a prj Comments Cancel The screens shown are for Windows
28. ating speed Cutting depth control Cuttable depth Cuttable material Resolution Spindle motor Spindle rotating speed Overload detection feature Cutter diameter Interface Buttons and controls Indicators Power supply Power consumption Operating noise level External dimensions Machine weight Packed dimensions Packed weight Operating environment Included items 220 W x 170 D mm 8 5 8 W x 6 11 16 D in Maximum 1 kg 2 2 1b 203 2 X x 152 4 Y x 31 8 Z mm 8 X x 6 Y x 1 1 4 Z in X and Y axes 0 1 to 1 mm s 1 to 15 mm s 0 0039 to 0 59 in s Z axis 0 1 to 1 mm s 1 to 6 mm s 0 0039 to 0 23 in s AST Active Surface Tracking system 3D Cutting mode 0 05 to 7 mm 0 002 to 0 27 in Engraving mode 0 05 to 1 mm 0 002 to 0 039 in Composition Resin acrylic modeling wax ABS polyacetal polycarbonate styrenefoam etc wood and plaster Maximum thickness 30 mm 1 1 8 in 0 01 mm step 0 00039 in step 12 W DC motor 4 000 to 15 000 rpm Yes 3 175 mm 1 8 in Parallel compliant with IEEE 1284 Movement button joystick type Power button View button Origin Set button Speed control and Spindle Speed control Z axis light Power light View light and Origin Set light Dedicated AC adapter Input AC 100 to 240 V 10 50 60 Hz Output DC 19 V 2 1 A Maximum during operation 0 6 A at 100 V 0 27 A at 240 V Standby Less than 45 dB A No load operation Less
29. ay get inside the machine and cause breakdown e Use a dry or well wrung out cloth to wipe clean Do not use solvents such as thinner or alcohol e Lubrication is not required Improper application of grease or the like may actually lead to breakdown and should not be attempted E Functions Using the Switch Panel on the EGX 20 In addition to the usual operations using the switch panel you can also use the switch panel to carry out operations like the ones described below Carry out the following operations with the power to the EGX 20 switched off and the EGX 20 disconnected from the AC adapter Displaying the Working Time of the Spindle Motor During normal operation if the Z axis light flashes slowly for ten seconds four or five flashes when you turn on the power it means the spindle motor has been powered up for over 1 000 hours The spindle motor is a consumable part As a general guide we recommend replacing it after every 1 000 hours You can also use the following procedure to check the number of hours that the spindle motor has been powered 1 While holding down the View button on the switch panel insert the AC adapter into the EGX 20 The illumination and flashing of the Z axis light Power light View light and Origin Set light show how many hours the unit has been powered up 2 After you have verified the time press the View button This switched off the power Less than Less than Less than Less than 1 000 hours 250 ho
30. ckage CD ROM and use them on your computer e Virtual MODELA a program that simulates cutting results obtained with 3D Engrave e Dr Engrave a text engraving program e 3D Engrave a program for creating reliefs e Windows driver a software driver for using the EGX 20 with Windows The manuals for these except for the manual for the driver are in electronic format Refer to them for detailed information on use Manuals in Electronic Format Roland Software Package x You can view the manuals in electronic format PDF files from the setup menu that Roland Roland Software Package appears when you insert the Roland Software Package CD ROM in the CD ROM for PICZA MODELA CAMM 2 CAMM 3 drive on your computer Load the Roland Software Package CD ROM in the computer s CD ROM drive and view the manuals in electronic format as required EGX 20 YiIrte MODELA Mevirtual This adds thickness to a flat two dimensional graphic to create a three dimensional form To view a description of the program click the G button To view a manual click 3D Engrave You can also add thickness to images i such as illustrations the button If Virtual MODELA is installed and set up 7 you can preview the shape afer cuting A PDF manual is available for programs listed with a button Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files If Acrobat Reader is not already installed and set up on your computer then the setup program for Ac
31. d cause failure during operation Doing so may lead to faulty operation or breakdown Do not place any object within the area 1 Getting Ready Connecting the AC Adapter and Power Cord Connect in the order of the numbers shown in the figure O AC adapter e AC adapter Power cord Connecting to the Computer To connect the machine and the computer you can use either a parallel cable IEEE 1284 compliant The parallel cable is sold separately Use a cable suited to the configuration of the printer port on your computer NOTICE Make the cable connections while the computer and the machine are switched off Amphenol 36 pin connector Computer OOO e amp E gt Op Printer port EGX 20 USER S MANUAL E Attaching the Adhesive Sheet You use the included adhesive sheet to secure material to engrave to the table on the EGX 20 First you need to install the included adhesive sheet on the table NOTICE Be sure the unit is in View status when attaching the adhesive sheet Carriage Press the power button on the EGX 20 to turn on the 1 power The carriage moves to the right edge and the table moves to the front the unit goes into View status and the Power and View lights light up Table Peel off the protective paper from both sides of the adhesive sheet Place the adhesive sheet on the table as shown in the figure at right press down on it from above and secure it in place
32. e eaeenae bakes 34 Adjusting Cutting EIE E E E EE E A EA 37 Performing Cutting E E E E E E T E E E E E E E wrnoreansouens 38 5 More Advanced Operations COTTE ECC PERCE CECE CEE POOR CCC COOTER ECC Cee ere err re cre 39 Using Different Nose Cones for Different Purposes seeserseeeereetseeeeeseeeeeeeeneeneesneeeseeneseees 39 Using the 3D Cutting LUisisisere ee eT ee er rt err nt errr errr tr me rrr 40 6 Optional PAPIS rrrsrrssssssnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 42 Replacement Cutters and Consumable Parts ssessssesseeseeseeesesesssssseeseeseeeseeoosoosseeseeseeseecsoeosssesseees 42 Optional Parts for Scribing E A E A E E E E E A A T 43 7 Appendix ECC EEC ECE EEOC CORR CU TCT EE CEC TTRT EPEC CCRT CERO CCCTUPETRE COREE OCCE COREL ECR EREE ECE CCC CRTrC CE 44 Daily Care and Maintenance esssseeesseus ccansveans cen ssanuse sew aswawonsiuwesenaereneetemeadsacanumecsiunesindedswocuwinedsenerdweeces 44 Functions Using the Switch Panel on the BG X20 ascsececceser cesccnntec dna seecdsveedenesasindensveesengetd ssdiew aes sence 44 What to Do Jf etn eise ssc ce cede ite wemreie ceinen iiin E E EEEE DEE EE ETE EEES 45 Specifications REE TE E T T EE E E T T ae OE E TEE E AE P N 47 Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Pentium is re
33. e iu Bias ose e a oinru E ieiarelevoie bl0ib vais E E le E A Wie s 6 8 0 T 8 Attaching the Adhesive Sheet EE alalis Giieiese Gieie oa Wierole wiejo elehd e e slew lars wi Giele wre wleyo Sieiele e Wibie d RSs c w asblelere G s E A E wlepetavolews e Sie weve 10 Installing the C tter Ho old r serer oC re ee ee rr rere tree rer rer ree 11 2 Installing and Setting Up the Software POTTER POC ee COREE OCCT CENTECCCET CC ECE TE CCCER TCT 12 3 Creating a Nameplate Engraving Mode a a a E E a AT 16 Loading Materialerne eros aen e EEE rrr EEE EEE E OEE E a err a Tre 16 Installing CU tt eere gerrie s ese EE EEEE EEEE E EEEE CEE EEEE EEEE ECEE TTT EEE 17 Setting the Origin PPG Gaeta is eerie Tiesin e E EEE TE EOE EEE EA EEI EAEE Ei 19 Creating Data with Dr Engrave E EE E AEEA A EE E E E AAA E E 20 Setting the Cutting Pafameterg iee eein nere iNe EE ETE E EEEE TEE ES EEDE TENETE E EE 25 Performing Engraving EE AEAEE ESENE AE AEA AEE EAE OAE E A A DE E E EA E RE EEE A E E 27 4 Creating a Relief 3D Cutting Mode a A CCRT a T a a TT 28 Removing the Cutter eei n ew tee Baers EEE EEEE EE E E EE EEE E AEE E E EES 28 Detaching the Depth Regulator Qe i iine eer ee eee eer en nan 29 Installing g C tter te i or Ce ee er re Tr er re re 30 Loadin g Material erer E EE EEE sus esos ceeudnsauaieonacnened nos swotatemsans sae EEE E 31 Setting the Origin P lten e e EAEE A E E EEE A EAEE EEEE shale EEES 32 Creating Data with 3D Engrave E E A E E E OR T E A E E E vidda
34. e may alter the cutting depth Use care when using near an air conditioner or heater In cases like this reinstall the cutter thereby realigning it with the reference surface Cuttable depth is 0 05 to 1 mm 0 002 to 0 039 in in the Engraving mode Do not attempt cutting that exceeds this depth In the engraving mode fill engraving over a broad area that is having a width equal to or greater than the diameter of the nose cone cannot be performed Such operations are generally classified as difficult engraving but they are possible using the 3D cutting mode See p 39 Using Different Nose Cones for Different Purposes p 40 Using the 3D Cutting Mode E Loading Material You use the included adhesive sheet to secure material to engrave to the table on the EGX 20 NOTICE When you load more than one plate at a time make sure there are no gaps between them Plates that are not quadrilateral or are of irregular shape may not be suitable for engraving with the EGX 20 Before you load material attach the included adhesive sheet Be sure the unit is in View status when loading material See p 10 Attaching the Adhesive Sheet If the EGX 20 is switched off press the power button to turn it on Power and View The carriage moves to the right edge and the table moves lights illuminate to the front the unit goes into View status and the Power and View lights light up If the EGX 20 is turned on but the View light is not illu
35. eed control at the central position and the Spindle Speed control at its maximum setting At the central position Also 3D cutting may use materials such as modeling wax that differ from the material used for nameplate engraving In such cases it may also be necessary to change the cutter to match the composition of the material At maximum You need to set cutting parameters that match such changes in the material and the cutter First test cutting using a small relief If smooth cutting is not possible then adjust the settings for the cutting param eters Repeat this process until smooth cutting is achieved General Suggestions for Making Adjustments Depending on the cutting results make the settings as described below Use the Speed control and the Spindle Speed control to make the adjustments e If cut places are rough not smooth then lower the speed e If the material melts or suffers burring lower the spindle speed e If the spindle speed is too fast the material may melt Lower the spindle speed Also if there is buildup of melted cuttings in engraved grooves you may be able to remove them by scrubbing with a toothbrush or the like e Increasing the spindle speed when using a narrower cutter and reducing it when using a thicker cutter may produce better results e In many cases slower speeds produce attractive finished results but a speed that is too slow may cause melting 37 EGX 20 USER S MANUAL
36. ent e ZDC A2000 Diamond scraper To Perform Scribing Scribing is a form of engraving that involves scraping the workpiece The spindle is not rotated This does not perform deep cutting in but it produces an engraving with a distinctive texture and little burring It is suited for use with light metals such as aluminum or brass plates 1 Installation To perform scribing use the 3D cutting mode Remove the depth regulator unit Also detach the cutter holder and install the burnishing attachment instead The methods for attaching the diamond scraper and setting the origin point are the same as for an ordinary tool Follow the same procedure as for use in 3D cutting mode 2 Program Operation Program operation is similar to the procedure for creating a nameplate Use Dr Engrave For the cutting parameters set using the driver make the following settings at the printer setting Properties page Tool 1 For Material select Scribing 2 For Z Down Position enter 5 mm and for Z Engraving Pitch enter 5 mm Options Select the Engrave with Spindle OFF check box to make the setting for performing engraving without rotating the spindle 43 EGX 20 USER S MANUAL Appendix E Daily Care and Maintenance e Use a vacuum cleaner to carefully clean away cutting dust e Use a toothbrush or the like to remove cuttings from the adhesive sheet e Do not use an air blower or the like to blow away cutting dust The cuttings m
37. ent Nose Cones for Different Purposes The machine comes with three types of nose cones one large one medium and one small For engraving general items such as nameplates you use the medium size one already installed in the machine Use the large and small size ones in cases like following Large size You use this one when characters are large and the fill width is broad In the engraving mode fill operations whose width is broader than the diameter of the nose cone cannot be performed Make sure that the nose cone does not become snagged on differences in levels la i E Large Medium or small Small size In the engraving mode you can engrave even cylindrical and curved objects Using the small size nose cone in such cases can produce attractive finished results Note however that the greater is the amount of curvature that is the more acute is the angle of the surface the shallow is the engraving Also the flat cutter cannot be used with the small size nose cone m i a Large Small Large amount of curvature Changing the Nose Cone To change the nose cone first detach the depth regulator unit See p 29 Detaching the Depth Regulator Unit Attaching Detaching 39 EGX 20 USER S MANUAL E Using the 3D Cutting Mode 40 This section introduces some advanced techniques for using the 3D cutting mode more fully Try them out in situations like the following Performing a special engraving operation This inc
38. gistered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States Other company names and product name are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Copyright 2002 Roland DG Corporation http www rolanddg com To Ensure Safe Use About A WARNING and CAUTION Notices WARNING pets Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or CAUTION About the Symbols The Z symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle The symbol at left means danger of electrocution The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out are forbidden The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle The symbol at left means the unit must never be disassembled The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle The symbol at left means the power cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet Z
39. he adhesive sheet then press down on it from above to anchor it securely 31 EGX 20 USER S MANUAL E Setting the Origin Point When loading material or installing a cutter be sure to set the origin point The origin point is the reference point for engraving You set it individually for each piece of material you load In the 3D Cutting mode you separately set the origin point for the vertical and horizontal position of the material and the origin point for the height thickness Omitting this operation may result in locations other than the material being engraved Setting the Height Origin Point Refer to Basic Steps for Moving the Spindle Unit on page 19 and move the spindle unit as described below 1 Move the spindle unit to position it at the center of the material 2 Move the spindle unit downward until the cutter is nearly touching the surface of the material Loosen the retaining screw for the cutter holder and 2 move the cutter until it touches the material When the cutter is touching the material tighten the retaining screw for the cutter holder to secure the cutter in place TET MTN WAN Cr ROX Ld Make sure the Z axis light on the switch panel is 3 illuminated then press and hold the Origin Set button for Loosen the retaining screw for the cutter a short while 0 3 second or more holder and move the cutter until it touches Pressing the Origin Set button lights the Origin Set the materi
40. he effective date of this agreement is the date when you open the sealed package or sealed disk package 2 Property Copyright and property of this Software logo name manual and all literature for this Software belong to Roland and its licenser The followings are prohibited 1 Unauthorized copying the Software or any of its support file program module or literature 2 Reverse engineering disassembling decompiling or any other attempt to discover the source code of the Software 3 Bounds of License Roland does not grant you to sub license rent assign or transfer the right granted under this agreement nor the Software itself including the accompanying items to any third party You may not provide use of the Software through time sharing service and or network system to any third party who is not individually licensed to use this Software You may use the Software by one person with using a single computer in which the Software is installed 4 Reproduction You may make one copy of the Software only for back up purpose The property of the copied Software belongs to Roland You may install the Software into the hard disk of a single computer 5 Cancellation Roland retains the right to terminate this agreement without notice immediately when any of followings occurs 1 When you violate any article of this agreement 2 When you make any serious breach of faith regarding this agreement 6 Limitations on Liability Rol
41. ile you hold down the button Hold down the movement button until the spindle unit stops automatically Press TTT KAD SS SE The spindle unit stops leaving a small gap SSN SN 4 Creating a Relief 8D Cutting Mode Insert the cutter into the hole in the cutter holder then 7 Use the included hexagonal wrench to tighten the slowly lower the cutter retaining screw for the cutter holder and secure the cutter Lower it until the cutter touches the adhesive sheet in place VDA mamen CL OA ells i Ton NE E Loading Material You use the included adhesive sheet to secure material to engrave to the table on the EGX 20 NOTICE Before you load material attach the included adhesive sheet Be sure the unit is in View status when loading material See p 10 Attaching the Adhesive Sheet If the View light is dark then press the View button 1 The carriage moves to the right edge and the table moves to the front the unit goes into View status and the Power and View lights light up Place a piece of material on the adhesive sheet then 2 press down on it from above to anchor it securely You can place the item anywhere on the adhesive sheet However if the plate is placed at an angle with respect to the table the engraving will not be straight Place it so that it is aligned straight with the corners and sides of the table Place the plate on t
42. in the area outside the points 22 a l a Lra B 4 fa re Al Coa Bis T OS 6 Drag to rotate a 1 fr A i Enan SY 2A O A We AA f J aa a ED iira qe tei aa Wow A Drag to change the e r text pitch When there are two or more lines of text strings this point is displayed Drag it to change the line pitch 3 Creating a Nameplate Engraving Mode Text string Settings You can specify numerical value for rotation slanting character pitch and so on in a dialog box At the toolbar click Al then click the text string The character cursor appears in the text string Alternatively at the toolbar click w then click the text string Points appear around the text string From the Format menu select Properties The Text string Properties dialog box appears ZETHA Changing the settings for any of the items updates the ee alr H j settings for the text shown in the preview field wan pess LOUCANCNANJE MNE E character boldness Aspect no IV Keep Aspect for input z nm When you have finished making the settings click OK m e a eW M H eae no Boldness Normal 2At Color E Jean 2 roe Filling a Text String If the Fill setting is not made only the outlines of characters are engraved When the Fill setting is made the interiors of characters are all engraved by flat dragging At the toolbar click Al then
43. ion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law Cancel Choose Destination Location x Setup will install Virtual MODELA in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder You can choose not to install Yirtual MODELA by clicking Cancel to exit Setup Browse Cancel Dest ination Folder ovr Files irtual MODELA Select Program Folder x Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the existing Folders list Click Next to cont inue Program Folders oland Virtual MODELA Existing Folders Adobe Adobe Acrobat Adobe Acrobat 4 0 Aladdin Expander 6 1J AP 11mini D gate still lt Back Cancel Infor mation El G Setup i complete You may run the installed program 2 Installing and Setting Up the Software The setup screen Welcome dialog box appears for the next program to install Carry out steps 6 through 9 on the previous page Install Dr Engrave and 3D Engrave When installation of 3D Engrave finishes the EGX 20 Driver Installation dialog box appears Choose the port for connecting the EGX 20 The EGX 20 connects to a printer port If your computer has a si
44. ludes times when you want to do something like performing fill engraving over a width that is broader than the diameter of the nose cone or engraving the entire surface of an irregularly shaped that is non rectangular plate Note however that the thickness of the plate must be uniform Creating a relief with a higher quality finish When creating a relief there may be minute fluctuations in the uniformity of the finished thickness or there may be slight uncut areas You can eliminate such problems This requires a preparatory operation called surfacing What Is Surfacing Surfacing is an operation that cuts the entire surface of the table to obtain a level finish However because you cannot cut the table directly the process involves attaching an acrylic panel or the like and cutting the surface of the panel instead The precision of the surface produced in this way 1s sufficient to obtain a uniform cutting in depth in the 3D cutting mode You attach the material to the top of the surfaced acrylic panel Requirements for Surfacing Have the following items available Also you use the included Dr Engrave program Plastic panel acrylic or the like Size 203 2 x 152 4 mm 8 x 6 in Thickness 2 mm 0 08 in or more up to about 10 to 15 mm 0 4 to 0 6 in Must be flat with no warping Cutter Roland DG ZEC A2320 flat cutter blade width 3 175 mm Double sided tape Must be thin Performing Surfacing Perform cutting i
45. m folder After you have made sure of the program folder click Next Installation starts When installation finishes a prompt dialog box appear Click OK When the installation of one program finishes installa tion of the next one starts In the interval until the next setup starts a dialog box showing the progress of processing is displayed Roland Software Package x Roland Roland Software Package for PICZA MODELA CAMM 2 CAMM 3 EGX 20 bd Py irtual MODELA Step 1 Click the drop down arrow for Click T Dr E i rl ik ht here and choose the model name lV 3D E ngrave Step 2 M Windows Driver i Clickinstal To view the description of a program click the i button To view the manual click the button There are manuals in PDF format for the programs that the button references Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files Go to Roland DG Corporation Homepage Welcome gram This program will install E Welcome to the Yirtual MODELA Setup pro Virtual MODELA on your computer It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and then close any Programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this Program or any port
46. minated press the View button The carriage moves to the right edge and the table moves to the front the unit goes into View status and the Power and View lights light up it from above to anchor it securely You can place the item anywhere on the adhesive sheet However if the plate is placed at an angle with respect to the table the engraving will not be straight Place it so that it is aligned straight with the corners and sides of the table 2 Place the plate on the adhesive sheet then press down on Place the plate on the adhesive sheet then press down on it from above to anchor it securely 16 3 Creating a Nameplate Engraving Mode E Installing a Cutter A Move the spindle unit to above the plate material mounted on the table then install a cutter J A If the View light on the switch panel is lit showing the D S q Ril machine is in View status press the View button KIA Sa o The spindle unit and table move and the spindle unit Q i moves to above the origin point on the table CHD l When movement ends the View light goes dark J Origin Point S The origin point is a reference point that the EGX 20 uses for starting engraving When the machine is shipped from the factory the origin point is set at the lower left corner of the table You can also move the spindle unit and the table and set the origin point at a different location See p 19 Setting the Origin Poi
47. n about updates to the driver and the like The programs you can install and set up with the EGX 20 appear You can view a description for each program by clicking the i button next to the corresponding program name Also to display the Readme file click the Readme button This lets you read the latest information that could not be included in the user s manual Please be sure to read it before use If the setup menu does not appear automatically even when the included CD ROM is loaded in the CD ROM drive then use Windows Explorer to select the CD ROM drive then double click CDMenu exe to run it Roland Software Package Roland Roland Software Package Click here x for PICZA MODELA CAMM 2 CAMM 3 Step 1 Click the drop down arrow for Click here and choose the model name ra Step 2 Click Install To view the description of a program click the i button To view the manual click the button There are manuals in PDF format for the programs that the button references Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files Go to Roland DG Corporation Homepage Roland Software Package Roland Roland Software Package EGX 20 z M yirtual MODELA M Dr Engrave M 3D Engrave Md Windows Driver for PICZA MODELA CAMM 2 CAMM 3 Install This adds thickness to a flat two dimensional graphic to create a three dimensional form You can also add thickness t
48. n the 3D cutting mode For information on such matters as how to install the cutter and set the origin point refer to 4 Creating a Relief 3D Cutting Mode Note that the thickness of the material that you can mount is reduced by an amount equal to the thickness of the attached panel It takes about four hours to finish cutting the entire surface of the panel for acrylic 7 Follow the procedure in 4 Creating a Relief 8D Cutting Mode to detach the depth regulator unit and install the cutter ZEC A2320 Use the double sided tape to attach the acrylic panel to the table securely Align the corners of the panel with the holes at the four corners of the table Attach the panel securely so that it does not slip or come loose Table Acrylic panel Lower the cutter to a height about 1 mm 0 04 in from the surface of the panel Cutter Acrylic panel Y About 1mm 0 04 in Move the cutter to each of the four corners of the panel A through D to determine the corner where the clearance is the smallest If this is difficult to determine try slipping a stack of several sheets of paper in the gap between the cutter and the panel Use the num ber of sheets of paper that can pass through the gap as an indicator for determining the amount of clearance Clearance Move the cutter to the corner that you determined in step 4 to have the smallest clearance and make the setting for the height origin point
49. ng in text and creating shapes 4 Untitled 3DEnerave Iof x File Edit View Image Shape Relief Cut Help oleja e z ae AgHoorg NEVIS AEN EA celal i Cursor 168 5 1 1 Centerpoint Dimension mm Anele Sl Ready 100 NUM 4 Shape drawing buttons File Edit View Image Shape Relief Cut Help Ofte elle fo a afl lal A goloma AKIA al E gE o mje en Cursor 169 3 3 9 Centerpoint Dimension mm Anele Sl Ready hos NM 5 Creating a Raised Engraving Relief Add thickness to shapes and text to create a relief Click the shape or text string you want for adding thickness to select it Click the A button The Create Relief dialog box appears The dialog box may differ depending on the type of object you selected The window shown below is the dialog box that appears when you are creating a shape or text Make the settings for the items required to create the relief then click OK Create Relief Bottom grias mo mm Relist E mm Ome Rise ini 45 deg m n AJA n Diret ee E Ay The maximum ne ry cutting height is 7 mm 0 27 in 3 sia The shape of the relief is displayed as a three dimensional This window is called the 3D screen It displays the shape of the relief and the tool path You cannot edit shapes or text 4 Untitled 3DEngrave File Edit View Image Shape Relief Gut Help ojej ee mf a es ze Olof E ele EE Cursor 18
50. ngle printer port select LPT1 Click OK The EGX 20 driver is installed When installation of the EGX 20 driver finishes the Settings EGX 20 dialog box appears Make sure the values are correct then click Close When all installation and setup finishes a prompt dialog box appears Click Close When the setup menu screen reappears click the x button Take the CD ROM out of the CD ROM drive W EGH 20 Driver Install Settings E620 Part Timeout seconds Bib per Second Wata bit Rarity Stop bits Hom cortral Installation completed Complete Roland Software Package Roland Roland Software Package for PICZA MODELA CAMM 2 CAMM 3 EGX 20 Z _ M virtual MODELA M Dr Engrave Mi 3D Engrave M windows Driver Install Step 1 Click the drop down arrow for Click here and choose the model name Step 2 Click Install To view the description of a program click the i button To view the manual click the button There are manuals in PDF format for the programs that the button references Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files Go to Roland DG Corporation Homepage 15 EGX 20 USER S MANUAL Creating a Nameplate Engraving Mode This section describes the basic steps for engraving using the EGX 20 taking the procedure for engraving the plate included with the machine as an example NOTICE Large changes in temperatur
51. ngraving Conditions xY Speed Z Speed fi 5 mms 2 7 mm s I Fill Z Up Pasition Fill Pitch r Tea oso fmm 0 05 Zi mm Z Down Position i a 0 10 T mm Z Engraving Pitch zi Default ae a mm Comments Cancel kA S Clicking F at the upper right of the dialog box changes the pointer to Rg which you can then use to click an item you want to learn about in detail A detailed explanation appears 5 To return to the Print Setup dialog box click OK 26 3 Creating a Nameplate Engraving Mode E Performing Engraving A 2 Now Let s try engraving a name on a plate If the View light on the EGX 20 is illuminated press the View button to make the View light go dark S If the characters of the text are large and thick attach the large nose cone See p 39 Using Different Nose Cones for Different Purposes At the toolbar click 2 Alternatively go to the File menu and select Print The Print Setup dialog box appears Make sure the printer name is set to Roland EGX 20 if the printer name is not Roland EGX 20 then click the drop down arrow and select Roland EGX 20 then click OK Cutting starts When engraving ends the spindle unit rises all the way to the top and stops there Then remove the material press the View button The carriage moves to the right edge and the table moves to the front allowing you to detach the material from
52. nt Use the movement button on the switch panel to move the spindle unit The movement button is a joystick Pressing the movement button up down or to the left or right makes the spindle unit and table move in the corresponding vertical or horizontal direction Move the spindle unit to about the center of the plate material mounted on the table Press up down or to the left or right sO LS Press Press and hold the center of the movement button for short while 0 6 second or longer The Z axis light illuminates indicating that it is now Z AXIS possible to move the spindle unit up and down Press the lower part of the movement button The spindle unit descends while you hold down the button Move ment stops automatically when the nose cone contacts the plate material so release the movement button Press the Origin Set button on the switch panel The spindle unit descends by 0 5 mm and the Origin Set D light lights up Press Nose cone 17 EGX 20 USER S MANUAL Insert the cutter into the hole in the cutter holder then slowly lower the cutter Lower until the cutter touches the plate NOTICE Before you install a cutter install the cutter holder See p 11 Installing the Cutter Holder Use the included hexagonal screwdriver to tighten the retaining screw for the cutter holder Tighten secure so that the cutter does not come loose during engraving Press the
53. o create a relief raised engraving You can also add thickness to figures and other images S _ The following explanation is for Windows 95 98 Me For an explanation for Windows NT 4 0 2000 XP or for a more detailed explanation see the help for 3D Engrave or refer to the 3D Engrave User s Manual PDF on the Roland Software Package CD ROM Starting 3D Engrave In Windows click the Start button At the Start menu point to Programs then to Roland 3D Engrave At the menu that appears click 3D Engrave 3D Engrave starts Selecting the Driver Select the output device driver fa Roland 30 Engrave 3D Engrave Help fi 30 Engrave Uninstall Even if you click Properties and make sets for the size of the material or the cutting conditions tool speed depth and so on the data that is output is not affected In 3D Engrave go to the File menu and select Output Device Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears Make sure the printer name is set to Roland EGX 20 if the printer name is not Roland EGX 20 then click the drop down arrow and select Roland EGX 20 then click OK Selecting the Model Select the model name This generates a tool path matched to the selected model In 3D Engrave go to the Cut menu and choose Machines The Model Selection dialog box appears Select EGX 20 then click OK Print Setup RIES Printer Name Properties
54. o images such as illustrations If virtual MODELA is installed and set up you can preview the shape after cutting Go to Roland DG Corporation Homepage Sj This document does not contain manuals for the programs but a manual in PDF format is available for each program shown with a button Click the button to display the PDF manual Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files If Acrobat Reader is not already installed and set up on your com puter then the setup program for Acrobat Reader on the included CD ROM starts automatically allowing you to install and set it up 13 EGX 20 USER S MANUAL 5 14 You can choose to install and set up a program by selecting its corresponding check box If you do not want to install a particular program than clear the corresponding check box Normally you should select all check boxes Click the Install button The setup screen Welcome dialog box appears for the program whose check box you selected If you selected the check boxes for all programs then the setup screens appear in succession starting with Virtual MODELA Click Next The Select Install Location dialog box appears If you want to change the folder to install to then click Browse The Select Directory dialog box appears Choose a drive and folder then click OK Click Next The Select Program Folder dialog box appears There is no special need to change the progra
55. rence to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment The I O cables between this equipment and the computing device must be shielded For Canada CLASS A NOTICE This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations CLASSE A AVIS Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1 6 4 Shinmiyakoda Hamamatsu shi Shizuoka ken JAPAN 431 2103 MODEL NAME See the MODEL given on the rating plate RELEVANT DIRECTIVE EC MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 98 37 EC EC LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE 73 23 EEC EC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE 89 336 EEC How to Use This Manual Be sure to read through this manual when using the EGX 20 for the first time This manual explains mainly the following information e Connecting to a computer installing a blade mounting an engraving workpiece and the like e Installing the driver software on the computer e The procedure for creating a nameplate using Dr Engrave a text engraving program You can also install and set up the following programs on the included Roland Software Pa
56. robat Reader starts automatically allowing you to install and set it up m Dr Engrave td Windows Driver Go to Roland DG Corporation Homepage Help After you have installed and set up the programs you can view help for each that contains information similar to the PDF files In Windows click Start From the menu point to Programs then Roland 3D Engrave then select 3D Engrave Help The help window appears In the same way point to Roland Dr Engrave and select Dr Engrave Help or point to Roland Virtual MODELA and select Virtual MODELA Help Alternatively start the respective program then from the Help menu select Contents The help window appears Table of Contents How to Use This CiiGier re re Te rn errr te ery any Torn portrr rrr rrr E An ir rancor rer 1 T Ensure Safe Uge ecrcrnossct enssins ni uni nesne TAREE opiate ONE VEEE EEEE E EEE EEE O EES 3 About the Labels Affixed to the AC Adapter GMO i a a a E 5 1 Getting Ready KCuMeMdeuGReLe Weiss E A E E E E EE well an Wueawenl A 6 What You Can Do with the EGX 20 essss sssssssssssssesseseeeseeossosossesseseeeseeoeeosossossesseseeeoeeeossesseeeseseees 6 Check the Included Items seessessesesessesssseesseseeceeessssesseeseseeecsecossessseeseseeeseeceesesssseseeseeeeecseessssesseees 6 Name s and F nctions eee ce ee ro ee rc ec eer errr co eer ae eee 7 Setting Up and Connection E Guia ie wip G 0o alae 676 e o ace tre ie ee osw e e 16 6
57. s that are attractive yet deep is to perform the same engraving twice For example setting Z Down Position to 0 18 mm and Z Cutting Pitch to 0 10 mm results in engraving in two passes to a depth of 0 18 mm Leave Z Up Position set to 0 50 mm at all times Lower values result in less wasted movement You can obtain attractive engraving results by setting Fill Pitch to 80 or less than the width of the cutter actually at about 50 See ES p 23 Filling a Text String 25 EGX 20 USER S MANUAL Adjusting the Driver Settings Follow the steps below to set the cutting parameters for the driver In Dr Engrave from the File menu select Print Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears Print Setup ki EA 3 3 Printer Make sure the printer name is set to Roland EGX 20 if Nome ay the printer name is not Roland EGX 20 then click the Status Ready drop down arrow and select Roland EGX 20 then ie an rea click Properties Comment Paper Orientation SEM User DefinedSze W Potet Source o a S Landscape Cancel _ The Roland EGX 20 on LPT1 Properties dialog box appears Click the Tool tab The Tool page appears Roland EGX 20 on LPT1 Properties x Change the values for items that need to be adjusted Size Tool Options i Material joa o then click OK terial Fc 1 m2 3 a A iim 2m 3 E 4 m 5 m cle 7 m 8 Tools fi x r E
58. so that it will not peel off Table Adhesive sheet There are holes at the four corners of the table Align the corner of the adhesive sheet with the lower left hole Adhesive sheet 10 1 Getting Ready E Installing the Cutter Holder Before you install a cutter you need to install the included cutter holder on the spindle unit A cutter holder is attached to the included cutter Remove the cutter from the cutter holder 2 Open the cover for the carriage Orient the cutter holder so that the screw is underneath 3 insert the cutter holder into the spindle unit from above then turn the cutter holder counterclockwise by hand to secure it in place The spindle unit moves when you do this so insert the included hexagonal screwdriver into the hole in the spindle unit as shown in the figure to keep it from moving Cutter Cutter holder Open the cover for the carriage The cutter holder is reverse threaded Turn it counterclockwise to tighten EGX 20 USER S MANUAL Installing and Setting Up the Software 12 To use the EGX 20 you need to install the driver on the computer connected to the EGX 20 The EGX 20 also comes with a number of programs for creating engraving and cutting data which you can use to match the target task To use these programs you need to install and set them up on the computer connected to the EGX 20 The Software You Can install and Set Up The drivers and programs
59. t Check whether an incorrect printer driver has been selected Also check for faulty cable connections and the like The power light flashes once a second and the machine stops e The load is excessive You can resume operation by pressing the View button but if operation stops again make the cutting param eters less demanding such as by using a slower speed If the problem occurs frequently the cutter or the spindle motor may have reached the end of their service life O The Z axis light flashes for ten seconds e The usage time of the spindle motor has exceeded 1 000 hours The spindle motor is a consumable part As a general guide we recommend replacing it after every 1 000 hours All the lights flash and the machine doesn t operate e Disconnect the AC adapter from the machine reconnect it then turn on the power The depth gradually changes during engraving e This can be caused by large changes in temperature due to a heater or the like Wait for the temperature to stabilize then reinstall the blade The depth is uneven or unattractive e The installed cutter may be loose Tighten securely using the hexagonal screwdriver Also tighten the cutter holder securely The cutter holder is reverse threaded so turn counterclockwise to tighten Some portions were not engraved e This happens when the nose cone is lifted up by a burr and momentarily loses contact with the material Adjust the cutting parameters
60. than 70 dB A according to ISO 7779 515 2 W x 368 3 D x 270 6 H mm 20 5 16 W x 14 1 2 D x 10 5 8 H in 10 9 kg 24 1b 673 W x 518 D x 412 H mm 26 1 2 W x 20 3 8 D x16 1 4 H in 15 5 kg 34 2 1b Temperature 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F Relative humidity 35 to 80 no condensation AC adapter power cord cutter cutter holder nose cones large medium and small adhesive sheet test use plate material hexagonal screwdriver hexagonal wrenches large and small Roland Software Package User s Manual Parallel Interface Specifications Rating Input signals Output signals Input output signal level Transmission method Compliant with IEEE 1284 Nibble mode STROBE 1 bit DATA 8 bits SLCT IN AUTO FEED and INIT BUSY 1 bit ACK 1 bit FAULT SLCT and PERROR TTL level Asynchronous 47 EGX 20 USER S MANUAL 48 Please read this agreement carefully before opening the sealed package or the sealed disk package Opening the sealed package or sealed disk package implies your acceptance of the terms and conditions of this agreement Roland License Agreement Roland DG Corporation Roland grants you a non assignable and non exclusive right to use the COMPUTER PROGRAMS in this package Software under this agreement with the following terms and conditions 1 Coming into Force This agreement comes into force when you purchase and open the sealed package or sealed disk package T
61. the adhesive sheet Use a toothbrush or the like to carefully brush away any buildup of cuttings on the material or the adhesive sheet Also use a vacuum cleaner to carefully clean away any cuttings remaining on the EGX 20 lt S Before You Detach the Material When engraving ends don t do anything yet Before you remove the material clean away cuttings and carefully inspect the finished results If the engraved surface is rough or uncut areas remain try performing cutting a second time leaving the material set up as it is That is carry out exactly the same engraving once more on the finished plate Keep in mind that as long as you don t detach the material you can perform finishing again if the first pass was not a complete success Emergency Stop If some problem occurs while engraving is in progress and you want to stop the EGX 20 follow the steps below Press the power button on the switch panel If there is a printer icon on the taskbar in Windows double click the icon The progress of printing is displayed Delete the document 27 EGX 20 USER S MANUAL Creating a Relief 3D Cutting Mode This section describes the basic sequence of operations for creating reliefs an other three dimensional objects If you want finished results of even higher quality also see Using the 3D Cutting Mode on p 40 NOTICE Cuttable depth is 0 05 to 7 mm 0 002 to 0 27 in in the 3D Cutting mode Do not attempt cutting
62. u appears when you move the pointer to a line or You can change the shape by dragging the points point then right click You can also insert and cut away vertices by moving the pointer to a line or point and right clicking Ss eo H 3 Creating a Nameplate Engraving Mode Saving Data Save the data you have created to a hard disk or the like A 2 Before you carry out engraving adjust the Speed control and Spindle Speed con trol on the switch panel of the EGX 20 When you re performing engraving for the first time set the Speed control at the central position and the Spindle Speed control at its maximum setting Also if you re using acrylic material and the included blade then you may leave the settings for the EGX 20 driver at their default values Go ahead and try engraving using these settings In some cases it may not be possible to perform engraving smoothly In such cases examine the engraving results and adjust the settings for the cutting parameters repeating this process of trial and adjustment until you obtain good engraving re sults At the toolbar click Wl Alternatively go to the File menu and select Save As The Save As dialog box appears Specify the information for Save in and File Name CENT then click Save Save in A My Documents f amp l l ci My Pictures Save as type Dr Engrave Document ded x Cancel La Setting the Cutting Parameters At
63. urs 500 hours 750 hours 1 000 hours or more Z axis light Slow flashing Power light e e View light Origin Set light Illuminated Dark x Flashing Resetting the Working Time of the Spindle Motor When you have replaced the spindle motor with a new motor follow the steps below e While holding down the power and View buttons on the switch panel insert the AC adapter into the EGX 20 The View light illuminates and the powered time of the spindle motor is reset Setting the Origin Point to Its Default Value the Lower Left Corner e While holding down the Origin Set button on the switch panel insert the AC adapter into the EGX 20 The Origin Set light illuminates and the origin point is set to its default at the lower left corner Setting the Origin Point at the Center of the Table e While holding down the center of the movement button on the switch panel insert the AC adapter into the EGX 20 The Z axis light illuminates and the origin point is set at the center of the table 44 7 Appendix EE What to Do lf The power switch doesn t turn on the power e Disconnect the AC adapter from the machine reconnect it then turn on the power The power switch doesn t turn off the power e Disconnect the AC adapter from the machine The power light flashes every 0 25 seconds and the machine operations strangely or not at all e Incorrect data has been sen

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