User`s Manual, MPX-50 (English)
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1. Remedy Is the marking surface slightly uneven The marking surface is not uneven but image darkness is uneven Is a portion of the image missing Replace with a workpiece having a level marking surface Make the following settings for the Metaza driver and perform overstriking with the workpiece loaded at the same location 1 Change Gamma Brightness and Contrast 2 Change the workpiece and clear the selection for Bi Direction The workpiece may not be loaded correctly or there may be partial differences in the height of the marking surface Load the workpiece again H The image at the same location is always too light or too dark or the image is uneven If the image is often too light near the front right area of the base adjusting the tilt of the base may improve image quality Doing this can reduce unevenness in the image due to the marking position Image unevenness due to tilt is often hard to detect near the center of the base and tends to become more conspicuous at distances increasingly farther away from the center especially with larger images Adjustment for generally favorable image quality is performed when the machine is shipped from the factory but you should adjust the tilt to for each individual situation to achieve an optimal state Note that even after adjustment image unevenness may occur that is due to factors other than tilting of the base such as warping or deformation of the work2. Roland METAZA e METAL PRINTER model MPX 50 USER S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the MPX 50 e To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product s performance please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location e Unauthorized copying or transferral in whole or in part of this manual is prohibited The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice e The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible If you find any misprint or error please inform us e Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this product regard less of any failure to perform on the part of this product e Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur with respect to any article made using 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 ca
3. OK 7 Drag the text to position it at the desired location HE Save the file 24 When you re finished creating the marking data save it in a file 1 From the File menu click Save The Save As dialog box appears 2 Choose where to save the file then type a filename 3 Click Save a lol Glee oo mle x o islzloi2 alsje siol ef of Part 2 Performing Marking 3 2 Checking the Marking Results Before Marking Preview You can see an on screen preview of the image after marking before you actually start marking You can brightness and contrast of the image while viewing the expected results on the screen 1 From the File menu click Print Preview The Preview window appears Click to close the Preview window This returns the brightness contrast and gamma correction settings to their default values brightness 0 contrast 0 and gamma correction 0 5 Click to send the marking data to Metaza For more information about how to send marking data see 3 3 Starting Marking step 3 and after Change the display scale Change the brightness contrast and gamma Drag to change the display position 25 Part 2 Performing Marking 3 3 Starting Marking 26 NOTICE After you switch on Metaza initialization is performed Do not attempt to open the cover or move the base until initialization ends Wait until initialization finishes before attempting t
4. MB or more 64 MB or more recommended If you re using Windows 98 16 MB or more 64 MB or more recommended If you re using Windows Me 32 MB or more 64 MB or more recommended Hard Disk 5 MB or more of free space 1 Place the included CD ROM in the CD ROM drive The Setup menu appears automatically 2 Click Dr METAZA Install lt Fede Soften Packing fa BE TAR xj Roland The Setup program starts zj Sisco int he D aS eto pogam ha moe ai riiai Te hE TAIA on yma cage 3 Follow the messages to carry out setup and finish setting up the program iia naih sararea ha pa ee l iced pp e Pe Dii Eiin npa ke Creel oa pe aed then cies ay eap ei P hra mema Chc hee hi ira he Se peo MER EHG De pee protected bp copper lee are Tirana Wester decor paaka re Brea aa p Hey aes are os el ae m n ere cee rd cere sal oe cei he eee ted ee Le _ even When installation is completed remove the CD ROM from the CD ROM drive Continue by making the settings for Dr METAZA 12 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking Dr METAZA Settings When you finish installing the Dr METAZA continue by making the following settings Be sure to make the settings before use 1 Click Start and point to Programs Point to Roland Dr METAZA and click Dr METAZA Q Foard Or ETA 2 From the File menu click Print Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears 3 Click the drop down arrow for the name and click Roland M
5. a sheet of paper onto which the workpiece has been copied on the scanner 2 From the File menu click Add Material Scan The screen for the scanner driver appears Operate the scanner driver to scan the shape of the 3 workpiece For the number of colors select Black and White binary For information about how to operate the scanner driver refer to the user s documentation for the scanner 4 When scanning ends the Add Material dialog box appears 31 Part 3 Dr METAZA Guide 5 In the Add Material dialog box for Resolution Add blaterial xj enter the same value as the resolution you specified tire Fira Heed with the scanner driver when performing scanning Cancel Q y _ TE Q 6 Type a name of shape Judd blaterial y xj a Cancel Resolion ipod 7 Use preview to check the shape of the workpiece and if it s acceptable click Add E Creating the Shape Using a Commercial Paint type Program You can use a commercial paint type program to create a shape then register it with Dr METAZA Vector data cannot be used Prepare bitmap data that meets the offer conditions Number of colors Binary black and white Fill the interior of the shape with black and make other portions white or uncolored Resolution 203 dpi is recommended When set at 203 dpi the size specified with the commercial paint program is inherited by Dr METAZA You can specify the size when registering with Dr
6. are registered trademarks or trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the USA and or other countries CorelDRAW is a registered trademark of COREL Corporation Other company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders This document uses CorelDRAW clip art Copyright 2000 Roland DG Corporation http www rolanddg com 1 To Ensure Safe Use About WARNING and A CAUTION Notices Z WARNING Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly CAUTION pets About the Symbols danger of electrocution 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 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 The S 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 AWARNING The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out The s
7. areas indicate the workpiece To decide on the size and shape of the workpiece then from the File menu click Material Setup Margin The gray area indicates the margin The margin areas are not marked A quadrilateral margin is established on the inner side of the workpiece Please note that it does not follow the shape of the edges of the workpiece To change the size of the margin from the File menu click Preferences Grid This is a grid of lines displayed on the screen It serves as a guide for positioning images and text To hide the displayed grid click to clear the selection L Status Bar This shows Dr METAZA s state of operation and provides brief descriptions of commands This also shows amount of zoom in or zoom out for the image 20 H Decide on the Size and Shape of the Workpiece Enter the size outer dimensions of the workpiece and choose the shape In this example enter a size of 30 mm by 30 1 1 8 in by 1 1 8 shape and choose a circle as the shape 1 2 From the File menu click New The Material Setup dialog box appears Enter the outer dimensions of the workpiece Here enter 30 for both Height and Width Choose the shape of the workpiece If the shape is a circle ellipse quadrilateral or diamond click the corresponding shape icon To choose another registered shape click Other In this example click e Tip To re
8. force Perform marking while increasing the brightness of Gamma or Brightness for the Metaza driver a little at a time At this time leave the workpiece loaded and perform overstriking at the same location Change the driver settings and continue marking until you obtain the darkness you want Choose a custom workpiece settings A through E and adjust the marking force Perform marking while leaving the value for Impact MAX unchanged and increasing the value for Impact MIN a little at a time At this time leave the workpiece loaded and perform overstriking at the same location Change the driver settings and continue marking until you obtain the darkness you want Important The various setting values determined with overstriking are effective only when performing overstriking The same results are not necessarily obtained when marking is performed with a new workpiece under identical conditions H Images are unattractive dark all images are whitish What to check Remedy Are the workpiece settings for the Metaza driver correct Choose the composition of the loaded workpiece Even if the material is the same the hardness of the marking surface may vary greatly depending on the casting method the composition of impurities the presence of plating and so on In such cases perform fine adjustment of the marking force 47 Part 5 Troubleshooting H Images are unattractive uneven What to check
9. picture or write text au Uned Dy METAZA algi j Da Gd Yar bpo Hip pjejmjeja leE j aida 2 2 raf e alo leno Fima me MONT 3 To change the pen width or color from the Object menu click Pen Setup The Pen Setup dialog box appears 4 To change the pen width drag the Width slider to the Pee Stop xj left or right To change the pen color click Pen amp Paint Color Sao a fom Cmmi fat Thn Tit 5 To delete a picture or text made with the pen tool au Uned Dy METAZA algi right drag with the mouse fis Gd yae Obed Hee pjejmjeja Hle j le 2 59 slave ala xlo 39 Part 3 Dr METAZA Guide Adding a Symbol Image This adds images registered as symbols to the editing screen 1 From the Object menu click Symbol The Symbol dialog box appears 2 Click on a symbol image to choose it then click Aveta Insert alal The symbol is inserted in the editing screen METAZA Logotas FIG ber ay Untitled i HE TAZA alal Ei d yare Qbpci Hjie alalToH e alie ala Ee 40 Part 3 Dr METAZA Guide 3 To change the image size drag the pointers W uj Uned De METAZA miol i Ea Ed gae Qba bie K ojejmjejn swe ja jaj glaso alale ol Ee 4 To change the image location drag the image uy United Dr METAZA ald x Ga Gdi yee Dba bie mi Djajajajo salejxje alaso alale ol HE 41 Part 3 Dr METAZA Guide Registering Y
10. 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 Roland 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 R9 020213
11. 16 by 1 15 16 in then depending on the material and the image unevenness in Expanded marking area darkness may occur Center line 80 x 80 mm 3 1 8 x 3 1 8 in i 50mm 80mm 1 15 16 in 3 1 8 in lt 50 mm gt 1 15 16 in lt 80 mm gt 3 1 8 in 15 Part 2 Performing Marking 1 2 Preparing the Image Prepare an image such as a photograph or drawing for marking Vector data cannot be used Provide bitmap data Bitmap data in JPEG or BMP format can be used with Dr METAZA If you re using a commercially available program to prepare the data refer to the program documentation Definition Bitmap Data and Vector Data Bitmap data uses a format that represents images as a collection of dots points Bitmap data is sometimes called bitmapped graphics or raster data Most paint type applications ex Paint and Adobe Photoshop display images as bitmap data Vector data uses a format that represents images as a number of reference points and lines that connect these points Applications such as many draw type programs ex Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW can be used to create images using vector data 16 Part 2 Performing Marking 2 Loading the Workpiece 1 Open the cover 2 Grasp the base on both sides and pull back toward you to remove 3 Place the workpiece so that the cent
12. 6 50 Load an unneeded workpiece that will not be used for marking on the base Prepare a workpiece that is about 10 to 20 mm 1 2 to 1 in square For information on how to load the workpiece refer to Part 2 Loading the Workpiece Start Dr METAZA and in the Sample folder open Axis dmz Perform marking Grasp the base on both sides and pull back toward you to remove When doing this be careful to ensure that the loaded position of the workpiece does not change Measure and make a note of the displacement between the base scale centerlines and the crossed lines on the workpiece The figure at right shows a positive displacement of 0 5 mm 0 02 in for Width and a negative displace ment of 0 5 mm 0 02 in for Length Go into the Printers folder and open the properties for the Metaza driver Center line l t Positive direction for Length Positive direction for Width Center line 0 5 mm 0 02 in epa 0 5 mm Material 002 in Open Pause Printing Purge Print Jobs Set As Default Sharing Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Part 5 Troubleshooting 7 Click the Material tab 8 Enter the dimensions of the displacement you noted in step 5 as the Offset width and length Important When you open the properties for a driver from a program such as Dr METAZA any values you set are temporary and are not sa
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14. Before Marking Installing the Software A driver must be installed in order to operate Metaza Follow the steps below to install E Installing the Driver This driver is only for Windows 95 98 Me 1 Switch on the computer and start Windows 2 Place the included CD ROM in the CD ROM drive The Setup menu appears automatically Click METAZA Driver Install Holand Softee Packiaye Mi bi TAR 3 Installation of the driver starts The installation program automatically sets the port timeout for the driver and displays the results Rodan Prisi Ca 10 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking Make sure the settings are correct Click Close and finish setting up the driver Bit pel second Wate Gite aie SLOP DIS l Howcantal Continue with installing and setting up Dr METAZA If you aren t setting up Dr METAZA take the CD out of the CD ROM drive 11 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking E Installing Dr METAZA Dr METAZA is a program for using Metaza to mark images on the surface of materials This program runs under Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows Me System requirements Computer Personal computer running Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows Me CPU If you re using Windows 95 i486SX or better Pentium 100MHz recommended If you re using Windows 98 i486DX or better Pentium 100MHz recommended If you re using Windows Me Pentium 150MHz or better System Memory If you re using Windows 95 8
15. ETAZA MPX 50 4 Click OK 13 Part 2 Performing Marking 1 Getting Ready to Perform Marking Before you start marking have on hand a workpiece and an image for marking 1 1 Preparing the Workpiece for Marking Provide a workpiece that meets all of the following conditions Correct marking is not possible if even one of the conditions is not satisfied E Conditions for materials that can be marked Thickness 0 3 to 20 mm 0 01 to 0 8 in Size Length or width of 90 mm 3 9 16 in or less Note that even if thickness and size are within the range as described above it may not be possible to perform marking correctly on materials that warp when struck Refer to the table below which provides a general guide to markable sizes according to thicknesses Material Thickness Markable workpiece size general guide Alminium Brass or copper Stainless steel Important 2 0 mm 0 08 in 1 5 mm 0 06 in 1 0 mm 0 04 in 0 5 mm 0 02 in 0 3 mm 0 01 in 2 0 mm 0 08 in 1 5 mm 0 06 in 1 0 mm 0 04 in 0 5 mm 0 02 in 0 3 mm 0 01 in 2 0 mm 0 08 in 1 0 mm 0 04 in Length or width of 60 mm 2 3 8 in or less Length or width of 40 mm 1 9 16 in or less Length or width of 30 mm 1 3 16 in or less Length or width of 20 mm 3 4 in or less Length or width of 20 mm 3 4 in or less Length or width of 60 mm 2 3 8 in or less Length or width of 40 m
16. METAZA but in that case the shape is registered without changing the size File format BMP or JPEG format 1 From the File menu click Add Material File The Open dialog box appears 32 Click the drop down arrow for Files of type then select the file format of the image Select the desired file then click Open The Add Material dialog box appears Type a name of shape Enter the size of the workpiece then click Add Part 3 Dr METAZA Guide Q File ihre pan Files cd Bete H Fa pal x Fitness Hareb Fis oppe Hine ta erer a xj e gt a Cancel k papira Si bend with E Hagaj Add blaterial ee a Cancel N i Espiar Q S pe wha Hegia 33 Part 3 Dr METAZA Guide Trimming an Image This specifies the range of the image to import into Dr METAZA You can trim an original image to leave just the required portion Uniad Dr AE TAS 1 click and click the image Ed ee hint Hebe Jo fe ka aoc male xfer 9 alajaam aae alo Bis ol 2 From the Object menu click Trimming The Trimming Picture dialog box appears ee De m Trim an area of the same size as the workpiece To change the trimming location drag the shaded frame Trim the area you want To change the trimming location drag the shaded frame To change the trimming size drag the pointers If you re not satisfied with the trimming are
17. a you can do it over as many times as you like However you can only redo the operation after importing the image until you quit Dr METAZA To change the trimming area after that reimport the original image 34 Part 3 Dr METAZA Guide Creating a Decorative Frame Around an Image You can use the Frame feature to achieve an effect like placing a photo or painting in a frame Choose the one you want from among the registered frame shapes and colors 1 From the Object menu click Frame The Frame dialog box appears 2 Click on a frame pattern to choose it then click A Frame aigi Insert z z The frame is inserted in the editing screen 18 4 1 ian 4 2 i ay Uned HE TAZA alal Gla Ed Yar Obed Hale aes al ale alo EE Sl 35 Part 3 Dr METAZA Guide 3 To change the frame size drag the pointers W 4 To change the frame location drag the frame 36 aj Uried Dr METAR alal Co ce ea ao oe mlale Sim Zils alie ole ae S ag Urvilied Dr HETAZA ald nja ajaj Bo een gt lt est sie alela alae ale spe op Part 3 Dr METAZA Guide Registering a Frequently Used Image Symbol You can register often used images such as company or organization logos as symbols Registering a image that allows wide use can reduce image importing operations boosting task efficiency 1 2 From the Object menu click Add Parts Symbol The Open dialog box appe
18. ars Select the desired file then click Open The Add Symbol dialog box appears To show the image underneath when a symbol is inserted specify a transparent color Click Transparent Color then click the color you want to make transparent When the button is selected you can specify more than one color To cancel the transparent color setting click Trans parent Color to clear the selection 4 Type a symbol name then click Add k Espira Sea ji ith ai E Hegh i Beep rpari Sa jini With 5 amp Heh 37 Part 3 Dr METAZA Guide Importing an Image from a Scanner If you have a TWAIN_32 compliant scanner you can call up the scanner driver from Dr METAZA For information on connecting a scanner and installing the scanner driver refer to the user s documentation for the scanner 1 From the File menu click Acquire The screen for the scanner driver appears 2 Operate the scanner driver to scan the image For information about how to operate the scanner driver refer to the user s documentation for the scanner 3 When scanning ends the scanned image appears on the Dr METAZA screen 38 Part 3 Dr METAZA Guide Adding a Hand drawn Image or Text You can use the mouse to write text or draw a picture by hand and add it to the acquired image To acquire a picture or text drawn or written on paper see Importing an Image from a Scanner d coll 2 Drag the mouse to draw the
19. d vice versa 1 From the Edit menu click Invert The gradations of all images are inverted 2 To check the cutting results of Metaza on screen then from the File menu click Print Preview Before inversion After inversion METAZA METAL PRIMTEF Ss SMETAL PAINTER 43 Part 4 Maintenance NOTICE When cleaning turn off the power Never lubricate the mechanisms Do not clean with solvents such as benzine or thinners E Cleaning the Adhesive Sheet If the adhesive force of the adhesive sheet declines or if the sheet becomes extremely dirty then wash the sheet 1 Press the STANDBY key to switch off the power 2 Grasp the base on both sides and pull back toward you to remove 3 Grasp the edges of the adhesive sheet and slowly peel it off the base While submersing the adhesive sheet in water gently 4 stroke the surface of the sheet with your fingers Never use a scrubbing pad or sponge When washing the adhesive sheet do not stretch or bend the sheet If soiling is severe use a diluted neutral detergent 44 Part 4 Maintenance When you use a neutral detergent rinse thoroughly with water so that no detergent remains on the surface of the sheet Allow the adhesive sheet to dry Place out of direct sunlight until completely dry Never mount on the base while still wet With the scale facing up align the rounded corner on T the adhesive sheet with t
20. electrical insulation 9 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 Qq cord leading to electrocution or fire When unplugging the AC adaptor 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 attempt to unplug the AC adapter with wet hands Doing so may result in electrical shock Install on a stable surface Failure to do so f LO ge S may result in falling of the unit leading to injury J Do not allow liquids metal objects or flammables inside the machine Such materials can cause fire IN About the Labels Affixed to the Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product The following figure describes the location and content of these messages Rating label Do not use with any electri cal power supply that does not meet the ratings dis played on the AC adapter Model name ACAUTION DISCONNECT MAIN PLUG FROM SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE MAIN LEADS COLOR CODE BROWN LIVE BLUE NEUTRAL AATTENTION Quand la machine n est pas utilis e d connecter le c ble de la prise de courant Code des couleurs Marron Phase Bleu Neutre A ACHTUNG L sen Sie den NetzanschluB we
21. er of the place to mark is aligned with the center of the scale Important Powder or dust on the adhesive sheet can reduce the sheet s adhesive force making it impossible to secure material in place If the adhesive force has been reduced then wash the adhesive sheet Washing the sheet revitalizes its adhesive force For information on how to clean the adhesive sheet take a look at Part 4 Cleaning the Adhesive Sheet Marking location Location where the workpiece on the image is placed on the base Center line Center line l At 17 Part 2 Performing Marking 18 Press down on the workpiece gently to secure it in 4 place Pressing down forcefully may make it difficult to remove the workpiece from the base Loosen the screw and press down from above with the 5 leveler Press down until the leveler completely touches the top surface of the base There is no need to use excessive force screw When tightening the screw be careful not to let the height of the surface to be marked change 6 While pressing down with the leveler tighten the Load the base on the machine T Slowly press it in inward until it makes contact Press it inward securely until it makes contact Do not stop partway before contact is made 8 Close the cover 3 Performing Marking This section explains the steps of actual marking using the brass medallion shown below as an
22. er supply Install on a stable surface S other than the dedicated AC adapter 1 Failure to do so Use with any other power supply may lead may result in to fire or electrocution falling of the unit eo hi leading to injury J Use only with the power cord T included with this product Use with other than the included power cord may lead to fire or electrocution NOTICE When moving the machine as shown in the figure do not grasp the top portion Grip the bottom of the machine with both hands on the left right To prevent accidents do not install in any of the following types of areas e Avoid use in areas subject to strong electric noise e Avoid use in areas subject to high humidity or dust e The MPX 50 generates heat when used and should not be installed in an area with poor heat radiation characteristics e Do not install in an area subject to strong vibration Use within a temperature range of 10 to 30 C 50 to 86 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 and cause failure during operation Doing so may lead to faulty operation or breakdown Part 1 What to Do Before Marking 1 Connect the commercial printer cable to computer and METAZA 2 Connect power cord to AC adapter 3 Connect AC adapter to AC adapter jack 4 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet Part 1 What to Do
23. example i 30 mm 1 1 8 in i 3 1 Creating Marking Data Create the data for marking the workpiece Part 2 Performing Marking Import the photograph or drawing you prepared in 1 Getting ready to perform marking and design the data import mark In this example we ll use Dr METAZA as the design tool for the marking data If you re using a commercially available program to prepare the data refer to the user s documentation for the program NOTICE Leave a margin of 1 mm 1 16 in or more from the edges of the workpiece Performing marking right up to the full dimensions of the workpiece may shorten the service life of the head H Starting Dr METAZA 1 Click Start and point to Programs Ley Secas k Point to Roland Dr METAZA and click Dr Zj Adobe b METAZA J LZ Adobe Aroba b 7A Aland Dr METAZA Fig DETA 7 Swiip e p METAR Unnai T inana E spior sh hmat i je betes Bhar BE 45 005 Prone ah indore E pion After the opening screen the screen for Dr METAZA appears 19 Part 2 Performing Marking Names and Functions of Dr METAZA s Screen Items Menu Bar Runs the various commands for Dr METAZA m Toolbar The toolbar is provided with buttons for running Dr METAZA commands such as Open and Save Moving the mouse pointer over a button displays a brief description of the button s function paj Urtien ME TAZA Ps Es m Material The combined black and gray
24. gister a shape that is not listed click Add For more information see Part 3 Adding a Workpiece Shape Click OK Part 2 Performing Marking 21 Part 2 Performing Marking E Import an Image Import the image of the photo or drawing then adjust the size and position 1 From the File menu click Import The Open dialog box appears 2 Click the drop down arrow for Files of type then select the file format of the image 3 Select the desired file then click Open ipm till The specified image is imported and displayed on the screen Fem feig OOO Fes bpe IFEG re panpa Fl ERA 4 If you want to use only a portion of the image perform trimming For more information see Part 3 Trim ming an Image 5 To change the size of the image drag the pointers ED aj Untied Dy METAZA lo around the image Blo Ect Yare bpi Hee fcr ajaja e fee 6 Drag the image to change its position 22 Part 2 Performing Marking H Add Text Add text to the image 1 ciie Lal 2 Click the location where you want to insert text The Text Properties dialog box appears 3 Enter the text in Text In this example enter Congratulation as the text 4 Click Change Font The Font dialog box appears 5 Choose the font style and size then click OK 23 Part 2 Performing Marking 6 Check the sample at the bottom of the dialog box and if it s as you want it click
25. he upper right corner of the base and set it in place Place the sheet so that both rounded corners are at the top of the base Be careful not to allow any air bubbles to be trapped between the base and the adhesive sheet 8 Press down gently on the adhesive sheet at the center and the four corners H Cleaning the body and cover Use a cloth moistened with water then wrung well and wipe gently to clean The surface of the cover is easily scratched so use as soft cloth 45 Part 5 Troubleshooting E Metaza doesn t run when marking data is sent What to check Remedy Is the power for METAZA Press the STANDBY key to switch on the power switched on Is the cable connected Check whether the printer cable is loose or detached If the cable is loose or detached switch off the power and reconnect the cable Is the correct type of cable used The type of parallel cable printer cable may vary according to the computer model Make the connection with the correct type of cable for the computer Is the driver set to the correct port Make sure the driver is set to the port where the printer cable is connected If the computer has only one port select LPT1 for the port setting Is the STANDBY LED flashing The STANDBY LED flashes when some error occurs in Metaza Stop sending data and switch off the power to Metaza Eliminate the cause of the error then send the marking data again E The Dr METAZA does not funct
26. ion What to check Remedy Does the computer provide the Use a computer that matches the system requirements for Dr METAZA For more correct system requirements for information about the system requirements for Dr METAZA see Installing the Dr METAZA Software Was the software installed using Be sure to use the setup program when installing Dr METAZA the setup program The setup program puts the files in the necessary locations to enable the software to be used under Windows Part 5 Troubleshooting H Machining is performed but marking is not possible What to check Remedy Is the workpiece loaded at the correct location Does the workpiece to mark meet the Conditions for materials that can be marked If empty marking is being performed at a location other than where the workpiece is loaded reload the workpiece See Getting Ready to Perform Marking and prepare a workpiece that can be marked H Images are unattractive faint images are dim What to check Remedy Are the workpiece settings for the Metaza driver correct The image is uniformly dim White is reproduced but grayscale tones are faint Choose the composition of the loaded workpiece Even if the material is the same the hardness of the marking surface may vary greatly depending on the casting method the composition of impurities the presence of plating and so on In such cases perform fine adjustment of the marking
27. m 1 9 16 in or less Length or width of 30 mm 1 3 16 in or less Length or width of 15 mm 9 16 in or less Length or width of 15 mm 9 16 in or less Length or width of 60 mm 2 3 8 in or less Length or width of 40 mm 1 9 16 in or less The sizes are suggestions Depending on the size marking area of the image for marking the markable size of the workpiece may vary 14 Continued on the next page Part 2 Performing Marking Hardness of surface Vickers hardness HV of 200 or less to mark Note that materials which may crack or split by marking such as glass stone precious stones china and porcelain cannot be marked even if hardness is within the preceding range Attempting to mark such materials may damage Metaza Shape of surface to Flat with no difference in level mark a Examples of material that cannot be marked i Edge of the Surface to mark material is too high is not straight Shape of the back of When placed on the base the surface to mark must be flat and level h rf mark the surface to ma Examples of material that cannot be marked OL Back surface is Back surface is Back surface is uneven not straight curved E About the Marking Area The marking area of the Metaza MPX 50 is as shown below Important Marking area 50 x 50 mm 1 15 16 x 1 15 16 in When marking is performed in an expanded area that is outside an area of 50 by 50 mm 1 15
28. n radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference 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 Use only I O cables that have been designed and manufac tured specifically for this device 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 Table of Contents To Ensure Safe Use 2 000 2 About the Labels Affixed to the Unit 4 What s Metaza nnn a E aa 5 H How Metaza Works uc cecceccecceccecsesesececsecescesceeees 5 Part Names ccccccesesssssceccceccesececeecescecesereressesseterneeees 6 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking Checking the
29. nn das Ger t nicht verwendet wird Die Farbkodierung des Netzkabels lautet folgendermaBen Braun Spannung Blau Masse As REEL Meals MIE Tae A VEY ED SRUT We In addition to the ZA WARNING and Z CAUTION symbols the symbols shown below are also used NOTICE Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use What s Metaza Metaza the MPX 50 is a metal printer It can mark photographs drawings text and the like on the surfaces of flat metal and plastic For more information about materials that can be marked see Part 2 1 1 Preparing the Workpiece for Marking H How Metaza Works Metaza uses a diamond tipped stylus to mark the surface of metal or plastic creating intricate depressions The size of the depressions is varied by controlling the marking force making it possible to express light and dark areas of the image This is exactly analogous to the way a monochrome printer expresses light and dark area by varying the size and arrangement of dots Printer METAZA MPX 50 If the marking force is not varied according to the hardness of the metal different marking results will be obtained for the same image However there is no need to make troublesome settings Just use the included Windows driver and choose the composition of the mate
30. nterface Specifications 52 Parallel Standard Input signal Output signal T O signal level Transmission method In compliance with the specification of Centronics STROBE 1 BIT DATA 8 BIT BUSY 1 BIT ACK 1 BIT TTL level Asynchronous 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 The 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
31. o mount the base Operate Dr METAZA to send marking data to Metaza 1 4 If the power to Metaza is off press the STANDBY key to switch it on Power on initialization is performed then operation stops The power on initialization performs origin detection and so a slight noise may be heard From the File menu click Print The Print dialog box appears Click the drop down arrow for Name then click Roland METAZA MPX SO If this is already selected then go on to the next step Click Properties The Roland METAZA MPX 50 Properties dialog box appears Click Image Correction tab Click the drop down arrow in the figure then click the composition of the workpiece In this example choose Brass Print lt jaj Prem y Hara PET Pa Warrier C100 Etani F Prind icy We Pant ar opas a Hartela O m_m lt ia Pirim B Hara P charac Fa TASA HFS Etara Sake Read Tpi Roland HET AZA HFH wham LPT Dorenesni D Prind bo ie Pant range Cope ea Hute cl copes O m a Da Bih l fem a z J Haii Click OK The Print dialog box appears again 8 Click OK The marking data is sent to Metaza and marking starts H Stop Marking To stop marking partway through carry out the steps below 1 Click Start Point to Settings and click Printers 2 Double click the Roland METAZA MPX 50 icon 3 From Printer menu click Purge Print Jobs or Cancel to st
32. op sending data Even when transmission of marking data is stopped 4 Metaza doesn t stop right away This is because the data that has already been sent still remains in Metaza Wait for Metaza to Metaza moving then press the STANDBY key Part 2 Performing Marking 27 Part 2 Performing Marking H Driver Settings Refer to this description for making settings for items other than the ones described earlier Reeland BE TAZA MPS S0 Propmrties i al Beres Cece Sring 72st image Comecaon Coane sope Reeland BE TAZA MPSC S0 Properties Tis Hated Mirage Comecioe oot sce Cramton tiger Di Bag Asraf aj E E Lom High cona D m E H Dik Bagh cewa 0 aj aj Ej T Han iney 28 Enter the size of the marking area This corrects misalignment of the centerpoint For more informa tion see Part 5 The marked location isn t where desired This chooses the units of measurement for the width and length This expands the marking area this can be set up to a maximum of 80 x 80 mm 3 1 8 x 3 1 8 in However note that when marking is performed in an expanded area that is outside an area of 50 x 50 mm 1 15 16 x 1 15 16 in then depending on the material and the image unevenness in darkness may occur To view the image during marking while marking is in progress make sure this is selected If quality is a priority switch
33. our Own Original Frames You can use a commercial paint type program to create a shape yourself then register it with Dr METAZA Vector data cannot be registered Prepare bitmap data in BMP or JPEG format Tip For frames we recommend using images that meet the following conditions E Use images that do not contain continuous gradations or a large number of colors We recommend using only about 16 colors E Use clearly defined borders between transparent colors and other colors 1 From the Object menu click Add Parts Frame The Open dialog box appears 2 Select the desired file then click Open isan fd The Add Frame dialog box appears Fie res Frare brn Fedre inm ba ferea i a 3 To show the image underneath when a frame is Add Frame xj inserted specify a transparent color Hawes fom Tira di Click Transparent Color then click the color you 3 KY want to make transparent When the button is selected cc 1 Dance lt you can specify more than one color To cancel the transparent color setting click Trans hippie parent Color to clear the selection T Emp fpei ie inm Wih jar Hh EE 4 Type a frame name then click Add Wih pan Hh E 42 Part 3 Dr METAZA Guide This inverts the gradations of all images including photos frames and the like You cannot invert individual objects Selecting Invert inverts the white areas of the image to black an
34. pecific 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 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 9S 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 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 switch off the power unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer or service center Z 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 AC adapter from the electrical outlet Failure to do so may result in danger of shock electrocution or fire due to deterioration of the
35. piece Also adjustment has no effect on image unevenness that is unrelated to the marking location such as cases in which the location where image unevenness occurs is different with each workpiece or image Load the workpiece included with Metaza at the center 1 of the base If the included workpiece has been used up then prepare a workpiece that is larger than 60 mm and has a smoothness of 0 05 mm or less For information on how to load the workpiece refer to Part 2 Loading the Workpiece 2 Go into the Printers folder and open the properties for the Metaza driver 3 Click the Correct Slope tab 48 Open Pause Printing Purge Print Jobs Set As Default Sharing Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Part 5 Troubleshooting Click Test print The test pattern is marked on the workpiece Grasp the base on both sides and pull back toward you to remove Use the scale to read and note down locations where the test pattern is not continuous or not visible Note down the values in all four directions front back left and right Select Correct slope and enter the scale values you noted into the driver 49 Part 5 Troubleshooting E The marked location isn t where desired The center of the base scale may not coincide with Metaza s marking origin point To correct displacement between the scale center and the marking origin point follow the steps below 1
36. rasp the base on both sides and pull back toward you to remove Remove the workpiece from the base 2 If the workpiece is difficult to detach inserting a thin flat object such as a piece of sheet metal or a piece of stiff paper between the adhesive sheet and the material may make the workpiece easier to remove 3 Loosen the screw 4 Load the base on the machine Slowly press it in inward until it makes contact 5 Press the STANDBY key to switch off the power 30 Part3 Dr METAZA Guide Adding a Workpiece Shape If you want to use a workpiece having a shape other than a circle ellipse quadrilateral or diamond you need to add the shape You can use either of two methods to register a shape with Dr METAZA E Acquiring the shape of a workpiece with a scanner E Creating the shape using a commercial paint type program If you have a scanner we recommend using the first method The second method can be used if the shape of the workpiece cannot easily be acquired with the scanner or if you don t have a scanner H Acquiring the Shape of a Workpiece with a Scanner Use a TWAIN_32 compliant scanner to scan the shape outline of the workpiece If you are using a flat bed scanner you can scan the workpiece as it is If you are using another type of scanner then copy the shape of the workpiece to a piece of paper and scan the paper to acquire the shape 1 Place the workpiece on the scanner Alternatively place
37. rial you want to mark Choosing the composition automatically selects the a suitable marking force for the material Even when the composition is the same strength may vary if the casting method or post machining method is changed In such cases make fine adjustments in the the marking force You can save the adjustment results in a file Part Names Cover Close the cover when performing marking Base You can detach this from the machine A workpiece is loaded on the base You can secure it in place without using commercially available adhesive tape STANDBY LED This lights up when the power is on When it is flashing it indicates that an error has occurred STANDBY key This switches the power on and off AC adapter jack This is for connecting the included AC adapter Parallel connector This is for connecting a commercially available printer cable sold separately Don t change the DIP switch setting a Part What to Do Before Marking Checking the Accessories The following items are packed together with the unit Check the following to make sure that you received all the items that were shipped along with the unit Power cord Roland software package for METAZA CD ROM LJ Leveler Marking material for testing use brass User s manual Part 1 What to Do Before Marking Setting Up and Connection Z WARNING CAUTION Do not use with any pow
38. rogram 32 Trimming an Image 000 eee eee eeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeneeneeens 34 Creating a Decorative Frame Around an Image 35 Registering a Frequently Used Image Symbol 37 Importing an Image from a Scanner eee 38 Adding a Hand drawn Image or Text eee eee 39 Adding a Symbol Image 00 00 eee eeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeene 40 Registering Your Own Original Frames 0 04 42 Inverting Image Gradations 00 eee cece eeeeeeeereeeee 43 Part 4 Maintenance Mi Cleaning the Adhesive Sheet ceeeeeeeeee 44 Wi Cleaning the body and Cover ee eeeeeeeeeeeee 45 Part 5 Troubleshooting E Metaza doesn t run when marking data is sent 46 E Dr METAZA does not function eee 46 E Machining is performed but marking is not possible 47 E Images are unattractive faint images are dim 47 E Images are unattractive dark all images are whitish 47 Mi Images are unattractive UNEVEN ss 48 E The image at the same location is always too light or too dark or the image is uneven 48 Wi The marked location isn t where desired 50 Specifications meinen i aioe Sheed ees eateeecoetas 52 Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries i486 and Pentium are registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Phooshop
39. this off Note that the time required for marking is increased This saves the driver settings in a file This loads driver settings saved in a file This performs adjustment when the marking results are not what you intended See Part 5 Images are unattractive This returns the corrected image values to the initial values before correction brightness 0 contrast 0 and gamma 0 5 This chooses the composition of the material to mark The optimal marking force for the material to mark is set To make fine adjustments in the marking force click Details Choose Text when printing text or images with clearly defined outlines Choose Photo when printing photographs or other images that contain gradations This marks a mirror image of the marking image Part 2 Performing Marking This adjusts the tilt of the base Enter the values taken from the results of marking the test pattern This marks the test pattern for adjusting tilt using Metaza For information about how to adjust the tilt of the base see Part 5 The image at the same location is always too light or too dark or the image is uneven 29 Part 2 Performing Marking 4 Finishing NOTICE Do not attempt to open the cover or move the base marking has ended completely and the base has returned to its original location Doing so may lead to faulty operation or breakdown When marking ends remove the workpiece and switch off the power 1 G
40. ved To save the settings for driver properties go into the Printers folder and open the properties for the desired driver 51 Specifications i Main Unit Specifications Printing method Resolution Printing area Printable material Loadable material size Printing direction Printing speed Interface Power consumption Acoustic noise level Operation temperature Operation humidity External dimensions Weight Accessories Impact single dot configuration 203 dpi 80 mm x 80 mm 3 1 8 in x 3 1 8 in Gold silver copper platinum brass aluminum iron stainless steel etc Vickers hardness HV of the marking surface must be 200 or less Maximum 90 mm x 90 mm x 20 mm thickness 3 1 2 in x 3 1 2 in x 3 4 in Unidirectional printing or bidirectional printing Selectable with Windows driver 15 mm sec 9 16 in sec Parallel in compliance with the specification of Centronics Exclusive AC adapter DC 19V 2 1A Under 70 dB A According to ISO 7779 10 to 30 C 50 to 86 F 35 to 80 no condensation 236 mm W x 315 mm D x 216 mm H 9 5 16 in W x 12 7 16 in D x 8 9 16 in H 5 5 kg 12 1 Ib AC adapter power cord Roland software package for METAZA CD ROM leveler marking material for testing and user s manual Acoustic noise level measured when the Windows driver is set at default values the cover is closed and white fill marking on brass is performed H I
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