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1. Width Wod75mm Then the cuttable width and length appear Length L 233mm on the display These values are examples for reference only The actual width and length vary according to the positions of the pinch rollers and other factors After operation stops be sure to check and make sure the material has not come loose Po ET 38 Chapter 4 Performing Cutting 4 1 Practicing Cutting Using the Test use Material Make sure that material feed was per formed correctly then press evo 20 cm s Make sure the values for the items are dis 30 gf 0250mm ZA played as shown in the figure For detailed information about the values displayed refer to the GX 24 Reference Guide electronic format manual Cutting speed Cutting direction Cutting force Blade offset This completes the procedure for loading the material Go on to Step 2 Install the Blade t p 40 Step 2 Install the Blade If the material comes loose If the material comes loose from the pinch rollers take action as described below then redo the procedure from the beginning of Step 1 c p 36 Step 1 Load Material Hold down the power button for one second or longer The power is switched off If this does not switch off the power then disconnect the AC adapter
2. RO LL EDGE Cutting starts at the location where the The material moves to the rear and cutting material is secured in place starts at the leading edge of the roll W 250mm Press n T The cuttable width is detected and appears on the display Cutting Press Eno Cutting speed direction Make sure the values for the items are dis played as shown in the figure 20 cm s 50 of 0 250mm ZA Cutting Blade offset force 54 Chapter 4 Performing Cutting 4 2 Using aVariety of Materials 3 e Check whether the material comes loose O CONDITION Press Ge gt Press VD 2 AREA 1 0 m 44 Pres D gt Press CA AREA 10m qal Prec E gt 05m a Use Ca gt and CY to set the value for the required length of the material It is a good idea to set a value that is about 0 2 meters longer than the required material length Press to enable the setting The set length of the material moves out to the front then isimmediately pulled back and taken up again 4 Press EnD to go back to the screen in 20 cm s 50 gf 0 250mm ZA the figure If the material comes loose from the pinch rollers press the PAUSE key to stop operation Then reload the material starting over from the beginning Be sure to check the material feed Starting cutting without checking this f
3. Ne pas utiliser avec un adaptateur un fil ou une fiche endommag s ne pas brancher dans une prise mal fix e N gliger de suivre cette consigne risque de provoquer un incendie ou de causer une d charge lectrique ou une lectrocution Pour d brancher l appareil saisir la fiche et non le fil lectrique Tirer sur le fil peut l endommager ce qui risque de provoquer un incendie ou de causer une d charge lectrique ou une lectrocution Ne pas utiliser l appareil s il est dans un tat anormal p ex mission de fum e odeur de br l bruit inhabituel ou autre anomalie Ne pas respecter cette consigne risque de provoquer un incendie ou une lectrocution D brancher imm diatement la fiche de la prise et communiquer avec le revendeur ou le centre de service autoris s de la soci t Roland DG Si l appareil reste inutilis pendant plusieurs heures d brancher la fiche de la prise lectrique N gliger de suivre cette consigne peut cr er un risque de d charge lectrique ou d lectrocution ou provoquer un incendie cause de la d t rioration de l isolant lectrique N Pour utiliser en toute s curit Vignettes d avertissement Des vignettes d avertissement sont appos es pour qu il soit facile de rep rer les zones dangereuses La signification des vignettes est donn e ci dessous Respecter les avertissements Ne jamais retirer les vignettes et ne pas les laisser s encrasser Fol
4. Properties i Click Properties The Roland GX 24 Printing Preferences screen Paper Orientation appears Size User Size Portrait C Landscape Network Cancel 46 Chapter 4 Performing Cutting 4 1 Practicing Cutting Using the Test use Material Click the Size tab width fraso H mm Length 233 0 mm Click Get from Machine The cuttable range is displayed Unit Milimeters If you re using a serial connection en Si ter manually the values of the width En W and length L displayed on the Se machine s display Off Click OK f 90deq Click OK again to close the Cutting setup window The cutting range has now been set fia CutStudio File Edit View Style Object Help D S u hl 6 is amp ms KH el A New Open Save Import Cutting Print j t Paste Fit Move Symbol Proj R Q A Es O Q Sal The white area is the cutting range Text or shapes drawn outside this range are not cut Cursor 8 229 0 265 in Grid 0 1969 0 1969 in 100 Chapter 4 Performing Cutting 47 4 1 Practicing Cutting Using the Test use Material 3 Insert text and shapes to create the cutting data In this example we ll enter the word SALE as the text and draw a frame around It to make it easier to peel off later Click A File Edit View Style Object Help D 4 am
5. SS Se a ara aR H eight 300 mm W hen using a special stand 1000 mm Place in a location that has no wall or other obstruction to the rear The material moves during cutting Never place any object at the front or rear of the machine Use a special stand sold separately The special stand part number PN S 24 is sold separately For more information contact your vendor or the nearest authorized Roland DG Corp dealer Chapter 2 Preparing the GX 2 1 Installing Removing the Packing Materials Tape and packing materials are attached to the machine to protect it from vibration during transportation When installation is complete remove these gt Remove all packing materials Any that remain may cause faulty operation or breakdown when the power is switched on ER Chapter 2 Preparing the GX 21 2 2 Connecting the Cables Connecting the Power Cord WARNING Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings dis played on the AC adapter Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution AC Adapter Power cord CAMM TSERVO Power cord Connector Important Notes on the Power Cord WARNING Never damage the power cord or pull it with force Doing so may tear the cord s insulation causing an electrical short and resulting in electri cal shock electrocution or fire WARN ING Never place any object on t
6. Ne jamais laisser des pingles cheveux des pi ces de monnaie des allumettes ni aucun autre objet p n trer dans l appareil par les orifices de ventilation Cela cr e un risque de d charge lectrique ou d lectrocution En outre les objets peuvent prendre feu OO Ne jamais placer de l essence du diluant ni aucun mat riau inflammable pr s de l appareil ne jamais utiliser de produits en a rosol pr s de l appareil Cela cr e un risque d incendie Ne jamais endommager le cable d alimentation ni le tirer vigoureusement Cela risque de d chirer l isolant du c ble et de causer un court circuit ce qui aurait comme r sultat un choc lectrique l lectrocution ou un incendie Ne jamais placer d objets sur le cordon d alimentation plier le c ble d alimentation en utilisant une force ex cessive ni laisser le cable d alimentation se d former Si le cable se d forme la section affect e peut surchauffer et causer un incendie Ne jamais utiliser l appareil si le cable d alimentation est attach ou enroul S il est attach ou enroul il peut surchauffer et causer un incendie Ne jamais utiliser un cordon d alimentation autre que celui qui est fourni avec l appareil Ne jamais non plus utiliser de bande d alimentation lectrique ni de rallonge La bande d alimentation ou la rallonge peuvent surchauffer et causer un incendie Pour utiliser en toute s curit ATTENTION S
7. Important Notes on Handling and U Se ssmmnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnmennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnte 10 A DOUE The DOCUMENTATION sinon 11 INCIUA 1 0 CLINT EO Morani a ice ao ann Ne oi 11 Viewing the Manuals in Electronic FOF MAL rats Rs en en V2 12 Chanter 1 Getting Star Ge sise nn cctngenn nca e nn nan sen sent te etes nt acn teen oco asiemSui at ec 13 EM ACNIN FC CICS ata tea svtnia ndaaeR nn ads Des insta canes a ni toi a ut da te 14 BZ NANCIE LES CII S EP RE 15 LS Part Names NEA Ann ana nent donna 16 MSA Re a nad use cn dt net at al tn 16 Operation PAT ie Non ta don on nn os 17 Chapter 2 Preparing the GX seiiscsccsnccesssedvnncececdccevsacccsnacccusudedstucessudcvdvsaietesavedsudcccundvcdvsnsedewacedvuacseewas 19 DV AN SU UNINC SR da a a Re te RS lene ER LT 20 Deciding Onan insalaton Sie shirts citant 20 MSRIIAEON SPAS a a de toca On nn 20 REMOVING he PACKING M atenalS int MR nn hernie nn ain 21 2 2 C ONNECLINO tne CAD CS ES den ad ou 22 Conn ennone PONET CON ES as Sen M Nate 22 OOMMECTING TOctne COMPUTER sr in rm a ent secret asie omnes 23 2 3 Changing the Language Used for the Display 0 ccsesesecscsssssssssssesssesssecscseceseseseeeseessseseeecssesesasseesesenessen 24 Chapter 3 Installing U ninstalling Software mnrnrrrnmnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 25 2 LADOUL ME INCIUAR SOIN AFS dt mine 26 WY CIO SO NM AIR Ein nu 26 SL VOU OA SING WNUN S Sad aa at tai 27 System Requirements Tor U SB COnnecto nic
8. Press CENTER SAGE The data is canceled 20 cm s 50 of 0 250mm ZA 50 Chapter 4 Performing Cutting 4 1 Practicing Cutting Using the Test use Material Step 7 Remove the Material When cutting has ended remove the material Procedure O UNSETUP el Press GewD several times to display the i screen shown in the figure 2 Press ner The cutting carriage returns to the standby position Lower the loading lever Remove the material O Hold down the power button for one second or longer The power is switched off When You Want to Cut O ff Only the Portion That Has Been Cut Draw the included knife along the knife guide to cut off the material Knife guide ACAUTION Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers Doing so may result in injury Chapter 4 Performing Cutting 51 4 1 Practicing Cutting Using the Test use Material Step 8 Apply the Cut Material To apply the material you have cut you use the included application tape Cut it to the required size for use Before applying thoroughly clean the surface where you want to affix the material to remove any dust or grease Procedure O Use tweezers to peel off any excess material leaving only the text Cut the application tape to the required size Cover the cut material flush with the appl
9. The serial cable is sold separately Use a cable suited to your computer For more information about the specifications of the serial interface refer to the G X 24 Reference Guide electronic format manual Serial cable sold separately RS 232C compliant crossover serial cable Chapter 2 Preparing the GX 23 2 3 Changing the Language U sed for the Display Change the language used for the display to match your preference Procedure O Hold down enD and press the power button The power comes on O peration Panel 2 LANG ENGLISH Press CY gt to choose the language you ENGLISH want to use for the display In this example we ll choose ENGLISH SELECT SHEET Press D ROLL a The cutting carriage moves to the right edge Be careful not to touch it 4 Hold down the power button for one second or longer The power is switched off 24 Chapter 2 Preparing the GX Chapter 3 Installing U ninstalling Software This describes how to install set up and uninstall the included programs and other software 25 3 1 About the Included Software Included Software The included CD ROM contains the following software Software for Windows E Windows Driver This is a Windows based driver require
10. To obtain high quality cutting results then before you perform the actual cutting carry out a cutting test to check the cutting quality for the material Performing a CuttingTest O Make sure the PEN FORCE slider is centered at 0 on the scale 2 1 0 1 2 Pilitlitil 1 PEN FORCE Hold down Gest gt for one second or longer The test pattern is cut Press Y gt to feed the material toward the Teasers front then use the included tweezers to peel off the cut shapes and check the cutting quality Peel off circle 1 Circle 1 Circle 1 peels off alone Proceed to Rectangle 2 also peels off Refer to Changing the Blade Force on the following page and increase the blade force Rectangle 2 Peel off rectangle 2 The blade leaves faint traces on the material s backing paper The blade force is correct Go on to Step 4 Set the Origin Point t p 45 Step 4 Set the Origin Point The blade trace is indistinct Refer to Changing the Blade Force on the following page and increase the blade force The blade trace is too deep and cuts into the backing paper Refer to Changing the Blade Force on the following page and reduce the blade force 42 Chapter 4 Performing Cutting 4 1 Practicing Cutting Using the Test use Material If the two shapes peel off together or show other problems with cutting adjust the blade force and p
11. extension Rough Estimate for the Amount of Blade Extension U se the following dimension as a rough estimate for setting the amount of blade extension Holder Half of the carrier paper Material i ortion Amount of blade _Thicknessofthe Ti mesaie PT extension media portion DS a C arrier paper portion Amount of blade is approximately equal to Blade cutting in amount Other Features For descriptions and more information about other features and menu items refer to the GX 24 Reference Guide electronic format manual t p 11 About the Documentation t p 29 Installing the O peration Manuals 56 Chapter 4 Performing Cutting Chapter 5 M aintenance This describes how to clean the machine and replace the blade 57 58 5 1 Cleaning Before attempting cleaning lower the loading lever and remove the material Clean by wiping with a cloth moistened by water then wrung dry Lower the loading lever Pinch rollers Periodically wipe away any grime Display Wipe gently with a clean soft cloth Grit rollers U se a brush to remove any buildup of material scraps and the like N ever use a metal brush N otes gt N ever use a solvent such as thinner or benzine gt Never attempt to oil or lubricate the machine CAUTION _ Before attempting cleaning switch off the power Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury Chapter 5 Maintenance 5 2
12. gt Excluding effects of printing distortion due to printer precision and effects of material expansion contraction or warping gt Depending on the ink black employed by the printer used correct sensing may not be possible Chapter 7 Appendix Roland 29 26015542 R2 050131
13. Replacing the Blade If the blade becomes dull replace it with the included replacement blade Before replacing the blade remove the material t p 51 Step 7 Remove the Material ACAUTION Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers Doing so may result in injury Procedure Remove the blade holder O Blade holder Loosen the screw 2 a Remove the old blade Pin gt Press in until the pin can no longer be seen Old blade The pin pops out with Install a new blade an audible click Blade ys Press in until the W hen installation pin pops out is complete 4 Support the screw from below and insert the blade holder If installed without supporting the screw in this way cutting quality may become poor Insert until the collar is Screw flush with the surface Support it from below Tighten the screw Tug the blade holder upward to make sure it does not come loose Chapter 5 Maintenance 59 60 Chapter 6 What to Do If 61 6 1W hat to Do If This section describes what to do if you encounter a prob lem while using the machine Refer to this first before assuming that a malfunction has occurred Also remedies for symptoms not described here are covered in the G X 24 Reference Guide electronic format manual Refer to it as well The Machine Doesn t Run Is the power switched on M ake sure the power button is illuminated
14. W hat to Do If Installation Is Impossible Before you start installation and setup make sure the USB cable is not connected Logon to W indows If you are installing under W indows 2000 X P log on as Administrators right Roland GX 24 Software Package Insert the included CD ROM into the CD ROM a Roland drive After a short wait the setup menu shown at left ap pears O CutStudio lt n Click this Windows Driver Install Readme The Installation and Setup Guide appears Operation Manuals Install If you re using Windows 98 SE Windows Me or Win dows 2000 the Installation and Setup Guide and the Setup program appear Adobe Illustrator plug in Install Readme LL 37 CorelDRAW plug in Install Readme SSS http www rolanddg com Follow the instructions in the Installation and Setup Guide to finish installing E GX 24 Driver Installation and Setup Guide GX 24 Driver pam Installation and Setup Guide C Uninstall A Important a Model Do not connect the GX 24 to the computer until you are instructed Roland GX 24 to make the connection oo Failure to follow the correct procedure may make installation a impossible use COM Config Installation of the driver requires full access rights for the computer Logon to Windows with a computer administrator account This describes how to install and set up the driver The installation method differs depending on the type of c
15. change in extension of 0 5 mm can be made by ro tating the cap one full turn Amount of blade extension About 1 mm W hen installation is complete When You re Using a Variety of M aterials D epending on the type of material Such as when you re using material that has thin backing paper it may become necessary to adjust the amount of blade extension Also when stable cutting results aren t obtained changing the amount of blade extension may produce better results For more information refer to the page indicated below t p 56 Adjusting the Cutting in Amount 40 Chapter 4 Performing Cutting 4 1 Practicing Cutting Using the Test use Material 2 Install the blade holder O Loosen the screw of the cutting carriage Sa Cutting carriage Support the screw from below and insert the blade holder If installed without supporting the screw in this way cutting quality may become poor Insert until the collar is Screw flush with the surface Support it from below Tighten the screw Tug the blade holder upward to make sure it does not come loose This completes the procedure for installing the blade Go on to Step 3 Optimizing the Cutting Quality for the M ate rial tS p 42 Step 3 0 ptimizing the Cutting Q uality for the Material Chapter 4 Performing Cutting 41 4 1 Practicing Cutting Using the Test use Material Step 3 Optimizing the Cutting Quality for the Material
16. de c cit ou de suffocation Ne pas d monter r parer ni modifier D monter r parer ou modifier l appareil risque de provoquer un incendie ou de causer un fonctionnement anormal entrainant des blessures PRUDENCE O Ne pas approcher les mains de la protec tion de la lame lorsque le chariot de coupe se d place Il est possible de se blesser Installer sur une surface stable Sinon l appareil risque de se renverser et de causer des blessures N Pour utiliser en toute s curit A Risque de d charge ou de choc lectrique d lectrocution ou d incendie ATTENTION S S S S Ne pas utiliser avec une source d alimentation lectrique non conforme la norme indiqu e sur l adaptateur AC Utiliser l appareil avec une autre source d alimentation risque de provoquer un incendie ou de causer une lectrocution Utiliser uniquement avec l adaptateur AC fourni Utiliser l appareil avec une autre source d alimentation risque de provoquer un incendie ou de causer une lectrocution Ne jamais utiliser l appareil ins rer la prise dans le r ceptacle ou l en enlever si on a les mains mouill es Il y a risque de d charge lectrique ou d lectrocution Ne jamais permettre que l appareil soit mouill ne jamais y appliquer d essence de diluant ni aucun mat riau inflammable Une fuite de courant peut causer un choc lectrique l lectrocution ou la combustion et un incendie
17. perform such operations as moving the cut ting carriage or material and selecting and setting various menu items ENTER Key This is used to choose menu items and confirm settings POWER Button Pressing this switches on the power making the button light up blue To switch off the power you hold it down for one second or longer Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 18 Chapter 2 Preparing the GX This describes how to set up and prepare the machine including how to install it and make the cable connections 19 20 2 1 Installing Deciding On an Installation Site Install in a stable location offering good operating conditions An unsuitable location can cause accident faulty Operation or breakdown WARNING Install in a level and stable location O therwise the machine may tip over and cause injury Unsuitable Installation Sites gt Locations subject to shaking or vibration gt Locations where the floor is tilted not level or unstable gt Locations exposed to direct sunlight or near air conditioning or heating equipment gt Locations within 1 m 39 3 8 in of strong illumination gt Dusty locations gt Locations exposed to considerable electrical or magnetic noise or other forms of electromagnetic energy gt Locations with poor heat radiation Installation Space The space shown in the figure is required in order to use this machine 500 mm TA NTA I SIERVO Roland
18. san nn ne ah nes 27 System Requirements for the Roland CutStudio seeessssrsseesserrrrsressrrrrrnnsrrrrrnrsssrrrrrrnserrrrensrrrrrrrene 27 System Requirements for the DIN sa et Ra den 27 ASTIN G UG SO EW AR ne na nan oi re 28 W hat to Do If Installation Is Impossible USB connection 30 ESCA GSS DIVET nn ni an de ul a 32 IT VOU FEU SING a MACINEO SE Re a Ou an 33 Chapter 4 Performing CUELINO sn tonsstnnsnnnene ante nd ego sde en ane case dn nets ee ds gene ones etes dunneen es 35 4 1 Practicing Cutting Using the Test use Material 36 Sep Bea Eoad Mater aL isa s ret LAN NN errr ere ere te 36 SEA AS tallies Bld E rna a nan ar aasnsaadaiemcestuanci dean bei cidadretadiandabiidinagels 40 Step 3 Optimizing the Cutting Quality for the Material cc ccecsecsssseeeesseeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeesaeeeeeneas 42 Step 4 Sel the OO PON assie da er Re oi ae 45 Step Ss Greate CUNNO ID AMEN as eect desta ease She aan E E dd 46 SED O PETOMAT CUMING SR ententes 50 Step REMOVE tHE Malena SR Ne Unit 51 Steb SAD PLy ne CUCM aterial isinna Reine nent 52 4 2 Using aVariety OF Materials aiiin nr eae aetna 53 Using Roll M aterial or Lengthy Flat M aterial nussssnsnessrrnnsrrrnnsrrrrnnsrrrnnsrrrnnsrrrresrrrnerrrrresrrrreerns 53 FIG tuning He Blade FOCE minorene a N N N anes 56 Adjusting the CURE AMUN M abs ai nait 56 Omer Fear LE its de A iui Dds Ne ct tort 56 Contents Chapter 5 Maintenance nan dre ni nn ins nn nsc a dns nn
19. uses and can 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 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 exi gences 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 LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE 73 23 EEC EC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE 89 336 EEC WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Contents A N To Ensure Safe U SGi aaia aaa aa aaa aaa 3 A Pour utiliser en toute s curit winicecissiccecatcvdicsinscntsancnnnncessusecssantusaunsdncstensededussbssncanancnvestesedsevennance 6
20. 39 in can be loaded 64 Chapter 7 Appendix 7 2 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Serial Number This is require when you seek maintenance servicing or support N ever peel off the label or let it get dirty Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the require ments for voltage frequency and amperage given here Chapter 7 Appendix 65 7 3 Specifications Driving method GX 24 Digital controll servo motor Cutting method Media moving method Loadable material width 50 to 700 mm 2 to 27 1 2 in Maximum cutting area Width 584 mm 22 15 16 in Length 24998 mm 984 1 8 in Acceptable tool Special blade for CAMM 1 series Maximum cutting speed 500 mm s All direction Cutting speed 10 to 500 mm s All direction Blade force 30 to 250 gf Mechanical resolution 0 0125 mm step 0 000492 in step Software resolution 0 025 mm step 0 000984 in step Distance accuracy 1 Error of less than 0 2 of distance traveled or 0 1 mm whichever is greater Repetition accuracy 1 F2 0 1 mm or less Alignment accuracy for printing and cut ting when loading printed material 1 3 1 mm or less for movement distance of 210 mm or less in material feed direc tion and movement distance of 170 mm or less in width direction Excluding effects of printer and or material Interface U SB inte
21. If the power button is dark press it to switch on the power Is the power cord connected correctly If itis not connected correctly refer to the page indicated below and connect it properly t p 22 Connecting the Power Cord Is material loaded Check and make sure of the following two points e The loading lever is raised e The display shows the cutting conditions or the width and length Is the cable used for the connection to the com puter connected correctly If itis not connected correctly refer to the page indicated below and connect it properly t p 23 Connecting to the Computer Are the settings for the driver correct M ake sure the communication port is set correctly The Material Comes Loose during Cutting Is the loading lever lowered The material is not secured in place Make sure the pinch rollers are inside the edges of the material and inside the areas of the pinch roller position verification marks then raise the loading lever Is the material making contact somewhere while cutting is in progress M ake sure the edges of the material do not touch the in ner surfaces of the machine during cutting Such contact may not only damage the material but may make normal material feed impossible or cause the positioning of the material to slip 62 Chapter 6 W hat to Do If Uncut Areas Remain or Cut Edges Cannot Be Cut Cleanly Are the blade and blade holder securely mounted M ake sure the scr
22. Roland ANA A TSERVO Desktop Sign Maker by Roland DG Corporation USER S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing this product gt 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 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 gt 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 gt 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 failure to perform on the part of this product gt 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 gt gt 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
23. achine through the ventilation ports Doing so may cause and electrical short result ing in shock or electrocution or the inserted object may catch fire Never place gasoline alcohol thinner or any other flammable material near the machine or use an aerosol spray close to the machine Doing so may cause fire Never damage the power cord or pull it with force Doing so may tear the cord s insulation causing an electrical short and resulting in electrical shock electrocution or fire Never place any object on the power cord bend the power cord using excessive force or allow the power cord to become de formed If it becomes deformed the deformed location may grow hot and cause fire 6 Q Never use the machine with the power cord bound into a bundle or roll If the cord is in a bundle or roll it may grow hot and cause fire N ever use any power cord other than the power cord included with the machine Also never use a power strip or extension cord The power strip or extension cord may grow hot and cause fire Do not use with a damaged AC adapter power cord or plug or with a loose elec trical outlet Doing so may lead to fire electrical shock or electrocution 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 electrical shock or electrocution In the event of an a
24. aise utilisation de l appareil Par dommage mat riel il est entendu dommage ou tout autre effet ind sirable sur la maison tous les meubles et m me les animaux Le symbole A attire l attention de l utilisateur sur les instructions importantes ou les avertissements Le sens pr cis du symbole est d termin par le dessin l int rieur du triangle Le symbole a gauche signifie danger d lectrocution Le symbole avertit l utilisateur de ce qu il ne doit pas faire ce qui est interdit La chose sp cifique ne pas faire est indiqu e par le dessin l int rieur du cercle Le symbole a gauche signifie que l appareil ne doit jamais tre d mont Le symbole pr vient l utilisateur sur ce qu il doit faire La chose sp cifique faire est indiqu e par le dessin l int rieur du cercle Le symbole gauche signifie que le fil lectrique doit tre d branch de la prise L utilisation incorrecte peut causer des blessures ATTENTION Q 9S S assurer de suivre les proc dures d utilisation d crites dans ce manuel Si les proc dures indiqu es ne sont pas suivies le fonctionnement de l appareil peut tre d clench soudainement ce qui risque de causer des blessures Ne jamais laisser d enfants s approcher de l appareil Des l ments et des surfaces de l appareil pr sentent des risques pour les enfants Il pourrait se produire un accident grave qui causerait des blessures ou cr erait un risque
25. and Attention Chariot mobile Le chariot de coupe se d place tr s rapidement et peut tre dangereux N e pas approcher les mains Important Notes on Handling and Use 10 This machine is a precision device To ensure the full performance of this machine be sure to observe the following important points Failure to observe these may not only result in loss of performance but may also cause malfunction or breakdown This M achine Is a Precision Device gt Handle carefully and never subject the machine to impact or excessive force Install in a Suitable Location gt Install in a location having the specified temperature and relative humidity gt Install in a stable location offering good operating conditions Important Notes on Connecting the Cables gt Connect the power cord and the computer s input and output cables securely When M oving the Machine gt W hen moving the machine be sure to support the machine at its bottom using both hands Attempting to move the machine by holding it at a different location may damage the machine About the Documentation Included Documentation The following documentation is included with the machine Printed Document GX 24 User s Manual This document This describes how to install and set up the machine basic cutting operations and other such matters Online Help Manuals in Electronic Format These describe how to use th
26. aterial N ow let s learn basic cutting operations while creating a sticker like the one shown in the figure below using the included test use material and CutStudio cutting program Follow the procedure below to carry out the operations SALE Step 1 Load Material Load the included test use material on the machine LS Test use material Colored material Procedure 1 Load the material Make sure the loading lever is lowered O Loading lever Pass the test use material through the machine as shown in the figure below Pass the material through so that its short side is at the front toward you Pinch roller position verification marks CANN 7s5E5 0 Roland Guide lines il us U m mom LLD in RE Pull out the material until its Align the right edge of the leading edge is positioned over the z material with the right guide lines edge of the second Make sure the left edge of the material is within the boundaries of the wide indicator at the far left indicator from the left 36 Chapter 4 Performing Cutting 4 1 Practicing Cutting Using the Test use Material Move the pinch rollers so that they are positioned at the edges of the material and also inside the areas of the pinch roller position verification marks Be sure to position the left pinch roller inside the area of the wide mark Roland Pinch roller po
27. bnormal state such as smoke or sparks odor or burning or un usual noise immediately unplug the power cord Failure to do so may result in fire electrical shock or electrocution Immediately disconnect the power cord and contact your Roland DG Corp service center W hen not in use for several hours unplug the power cord plug from the electrical outlet Failure to do so may result in danger of electri cal shock electrocution or fire due to deterio ration of electrical insulation To Ensure Safe Use A Warning Labels Warning labels are affixed to make areas of danger immediately clear T he meanings of these labels are as follows Be sure to heed their warnings Also never remove the labels or allow them to become obscured Caution Moving Carriage The cutting carriage moves at high speed and pose a hazard Keep your hands away from the blade protector Pour utiliser en toute s curit La manipulation ou l utilisation inad quates de cet appareil peuvent causer des blessures ou des dommages mat riels Les pr cautions prendre pour pr venir les blessures ou les dommages sont d crites ci dessous Avis sur les avertissements ATTENTION PRUDENCE domestiques Utilis pour avertir l utilisateur d un risque de d c s ou de blessure grave en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l appareil Utilis pour avertir l utilisateur d un risque de blessure ou de dommage mat riel en cas de mauv
28. chine which Failure to do so may result in injury may result in unexpected injury Be sure to follow the operation proce Keep your hands away from the blade pro Failure to do so may result in falling of the ma chine leading to injury Q Install in a level and stable location The machine includes locations and components that pose a danger to children and major acci dent including injury blindness or choking may occur Q Do not disassemble repair or modify S Never allow children near the machine Doing so may lead to fire or abnormal opera tion resulting in injury To Ensure Safe Use A Danger of electrical short shock electrocution or fire WARNING OOO 9 Do not use with any electrical power sup ply that does not meet the ratings dis played on the AC adapter Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution 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 Never operate the machine or insert or remove its power plug with wet hands Doing so may result in electrical shock or elec trocution Never allow the machine to get wet or apply gasoline thinner or any other flam mable material to it Current leakage may cause electrical shock elec trocution or combustion and fire Never allow hairpins coins matches or any other object to get inside the m
29. d for sending data from a computer to the machine Be sure to install it E Roland CutStudio This is a Windows based cutting program that enables you to accomplish high quality cutting through easy operation E CutStudio Plug in for Adobe Illustrator This is a software plug in that lets you send data created using Adobe Illustrator 9 10 CS directly to CutStudio To use it you first need to have one of the listed versions of Adobe Illustrator installed and set up on your computer E CutStudio Plug in for CorelDRAW This is a software plug in that lets you send data created using Corel CorelDRAW 10 11 12 directly to CutStudio To use it you first need to have one of the listed versions of Corel CorelDRAW installed and set up on your computer Software for Macintosh E CutStudio Plug in for Adobe Illustrator This is a software plug in that lets you create and cut cutting data using Adobe Illustrator 9 10 CS To use it you first need to have one of the listed versions of Adobe Illustrator installed and set up on your computer gt To perform cutting using a Macintosh you first need to have a compatible version of Adobe Illustrator Roland CutStudio cannot be used on a Macintosh 26 Chapter 3 Installing U ninstalling Software 3 2 IfYou re Using a Windows System Requirements for USB Connection Making a USB connection with Windows requires use of a computer that meets all of the following system require ments Please note that other c
30. e programs drivers and other software Each is installed automatically whenever you install and set up the corresponding program or driver gt Roland CutStudio Online Help W indows This describes in detail the operation and features of Roland CutStudio the included Windows based cutting program gt CAMM 1 Driver Online Help W indows This describes in detail the operation and features of the driver gt CutStudio Plug in for Adobe Illustrator O nline Help W indows Macintosh This describes in detail the operation and features of the software plug in The content of the version for the M acintosh is slightly different Operation Manuals Manuals in Electronic Format The following operation manuals are included To view them first install them on your computer For information on how to install the operation manuals refer to the following page t p 29 Installing the O peration Manuals W indows t p 33 IfYou re Using a Macintosh Macintosh The manuals you view differ depending on whether you re using Windows or a Macintosh Operation Manuals for Windows gt GX 24 Reference Guide This describes the features and details of the machine lists the menu items and provides detailed information about matters not covered in this document such as what to do to resolve any problems that may occur gt CutStudio Plug in for Adobe Illustrator CorelDRAW Setup Guide This describes how to set up the CutStudio plug in gt P
31. een 7 Ole a A OO A Rs 58 5 2 Replacing ne Bodies an ae SA ne 59 Chapter 6 VW Nat to DO If wisieiiiciccnistcavavacssscacuvunasavantersuscccvateacsniucvsaiseusunascsadsecvsuencesuupessnuneseussensueencsuner OL AR Glace cog D D Ed DS 62 1e Machine Doesnt RUSSE dent 62 Tine Material Gomes Loose duning CCE Rats 62 Uncut Areas Remain or Cut Edges Cannot Be Cut Cleanly 62 TAT US ADI MALTA ee nn nu men nou 64 Conditions Tor Usable MALE ent cat ete uc tree tn a Gas tnt 64 7 2 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial N umber Labels 65 1 3 SP CIALE nono nano onda nca 66 CutStudio 1s a trademark of Roland DG Corp Windows is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer Inc in the USA and other countries Adobe and Adobe Illustrator are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other coun tries Corel and CorelDRAW are registered trademarks or trademarks of Corel Corporation or Corel Corporation Limited Other company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Copyright 2005 Roland DG Corporation http www rolanddg com A N To Ensure Safe Use Improper handling or operation of this machine may result in injury or damage to property Points which must be observed to prevent such i
32. erform a cutting test a second time First change the blade force Changing the Blade Force Make sure the PEN FORCE slider is centered at 0 on the scale 2 1 0 1 2 Pililitil i O O 7 PEN FORCE Press Eoc FORCE 50 of se USE AD CY gt to make the setting FORCE 50 of 1 60 of a for the value Press to enable the setting p 20 cm s Press enD or Ca to go back to the 60gf 0250mm ZA screen shown at left After you have changed the blade force to avoid wasting material move the cutting carriage to the location right next to where you just performed the cutting test To move the cutting carriage use the cursor keys gt gt Continued on the next page Chapter 4 Performing Cutting 43 4 1 Practicing Cutting Using the Test use Material 44 Moving the Cutting Carriage Pressing CAD _ gt moves the cutting carriage and pressing AD lt Y gt moves the material When you want to adjust the position a little at a time press the key repeatedly holding it down for only a short time with each press To move continuously for a long distance hold down the key W hen you press and hold down the key movement proceeds slowly for the first 20 millimeters of movement distance id i Move slowly Move rapidly W hen the movement distances exceeds 20 mill
33. ew is tightened securely Is the tip of the blade broken If the blade tip is broken then replace the blade with a new one Is there any buildup of dust or material adhesive on the tip of the blade Check if there are any dirty deposits on the blade If dirty remove and clean the blade Is there any buildup of pieces of material or dust inside the blade holder Take off the tip of the blade holder and remove any pieces of material inside Is the blade force appropriate for the material be ing cut Carry out a cutting test and adjust the blade force until cutting can be performed without problem Is the blade protector damaged or deformed If the blade protector is damaged correct cutting of mate rial may be impossible even if the machine s settings and the installation of the blade and blade holder are all cor rect If this happens contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer or service center Replacement of the blade protector is a charged service Operation Chapter 7 63 7 1 U sable Materials Conditions for Usable Materials Loadable material width 50 to 700 mm 2 to 27 1 2 in Loadable material length Flat M aterial 100 mm 3 15 16 in or more Roll Material no restriction A Cuttable material thickness M aterial portion thickness of 0 1 0 004 in mm or less B Maximum media thickness including backing paper 0 3 mm 0 012 in or less M aterial measuring up to 1 0 mm 0 0
34. from the ma chine Lower the loading lever and remove the material If You re Using Lengthy Flat M aterial Material such as the test use material that is pre cut to a certain length is called flat material W hen you re using ordinary flat material choosing PIECE displays the width and length However if the length exceeds 1 6 meters the length is not displayed when PIECE is chosen If you re using flat material whose length is more than 1 6 meters choose RO LL then make sure the material does not come loose For more information refer to the page indicated below t p 53 Using Roll Material or Lengthy Flat Material Chapter 4 Performing Cutting 39 4 1 Practicing Cutting Using the Test use Material Step 2 Install the Blade ACAUTION Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers Doing so may result in injury T insert a blade into the blade holder O Turn the blade holder cap to tighten completely Blade holder tighten until the cap cannot be turned further Cap Insert the pin Pin Press in until the pin can no longer be seen Insert the blade The pin pops out with 3 an audible click ii C ap Blade en in until the Tip pin pops out Adjust the amount of blade extension to match the material In this example to adjust the amount of blade extension to the test use material turn the cap counterclockwise until the blade Is extended by Loosen about 1 millimeter A
35. gle When you select this the line turns blue Move the position to the bottom of the win dow near the origin point Move the pointer to inside the text W hen the shape of the pointer changes to a cross drag to move Click the Save button File Edit View Style kiz Help RTE The Save As screen appears New Open Sh pmport For Save in choose the folder you want Enter the file name then click Save The data you created is saved ave as type CutStudio Document cs After the data is prepared go on to Step 6 Perform Cutting t p 46 Step 5 Create Cutting Data Important Note When Saving Data The cutting range you set here is not saved The next time you import data go to the Cutting Setup menu and redo the setting for the cutting range Chapter 4 Performing Cutting 49 4 1 Practicing Cutting Using the Test use Material Step 6 Perform Cutting After the data is prepared you re finally ready to start cutting Procedure Click the Cutting button Click OK The cutting data is sent from the computer and cutting Starts ere USBOO5 Comment t Cutting of the SALE text and the box ends Go on to Step 7 Remove the M aterial tsp 51 Step 7 Remove the Material O CONTINUE PAUSE Press Causo STOP gt ENTER
36. he power cord bend the power cord using excessive force or allow the power cord to become deformed If it becomes deformed the deformed location may grow hot and cause fire WARN ING Never use the machine with the power cord bound into a bundle or roll If the cord is in a bundle or roll it may grow hot and cause fire WARNING Never use anyAC adapter and power cord other than the AC adapter and power cord included with the machine Also never use a power strip or extension cord The power strip or extension cord may grow hot and cause fire WARNING Donotuse with a damagedAC adapter power cord or plug or with a loose electri cal outlet Doing so may lead to fire electrical shock or electrocution 22 Chapter 2 Preparing the GX 2 2 Connecting the Cables Connecting to the Computer You make the connection to the computer using the included USB cable If you re using Windows you can also use a serial cable USB Connection Be sure to make the connection between the machine to the computer during the course of installing the driver Driver installation may fail and the machine may become unusable If you connect a USB cable before starting installing the driver t p 28 Installing the Driver DO NOT connect a USB cable at this point USB cable Important Notes on USB Connection gt N ever use a USB hub or the like Serial Connection W indows only
37. his machine Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 2 Included Items The following items are packed together with the unit Make sure they are all present and accounted for Roller base 1 Apprication tape 1 CD ROM 1 Transparent tape D sl Blade 1 Blade holder 1 Pin 1 Tweezers 1 Test use material 1 Colored material User s Manual USB cable 1 This document 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 1 3 Part Names and Functions Main Unit Left Pinch Roller Cutting Carriage This clamps the material when This is where you install the the loading leverisraised You blade holder Itmovestothe Right Pinch Roller set this at the left hand edge left and right to cutthe ma This clamps the material when of the material terial the loading lever is raised You set this at the right hand edge of the material Blade Protector This protects the tip ofthe blade during cutting Operation Panel You use this to perform vari Ous Operations p 17 Operation Panel Guide Lines You use these for alignment when loading material You load the material so that its left and right edges are paral lel to the raised lines Grit Rollers These rollers feed out material toward the front of the machine Knife Guide This lets you cut off a piece of material without first removing the material from the machine by inserting the separating knife and moving it along the guide g Loading Lever T
38. ica tion tape to prevent any air from getting under neath then transfer the material You can transfer the material easily by using a com mercially available squeegee or the flat part of a ruler or the like to rub the cut material from above the ap plication tape Affix the material together with the joined ap plication tape to the target object then press down on it from above Make sure the material is affixed to the object then slowly peel off the application tape If air becomes trapped between the material and the application surface forming an air bubble then use a needle to pop the bubble and press out the air to form a complete seal Applying the cut material ends M aterial After Cutting Transfer the cut material to the application tape and affix it to the object as soon as possible Any dust that builds up on the surface of the material can make it difficult for the application tape to stick 52 Chapter 4 Performing Cutting 4 2 Using aVariety of Materials Using Roll Material or Lengthy Flat Material With this machine you can use not only such standard size material as the test use material but also lengthy flat material as well as roll material sold separately To use flat material or roll material whose length is more than 1 6 meters follow the steps below Procedure L For roll material Install the roller base then secure the roll material in place If you re usi
39. imeters movement speeds up Roland D NE Roland Sa AAC Hold down lt a gt until the material reaches the location where its movement stops The material moves toward the rear Use C gt to move the cutting carriage to the location where the cutting test can be performed Position at a location away from where you peeled off the material earlier Now you re ready to perform a cutting test again Carry out the cutting test and check the cutting quality for the material t p 42 Performing a Cutting Test Repeat the procedure described above until the test results are acceptable When you obtain acceptable results go on to Step 4 Set the Origin Point t p 45 Step 4 Set the O rigin Point Chapter 4 Performing Cutting 4 1 Practicing Cutting Using the Test use Material Step 4 Set the Origin Point Set the origin point for determining the cutting position If you have performed a cutting test then move the cutting Carriage to a location where it does not overlap with the test area Doing this lets you use the material with minimal waste Procedure O Use Ca to move the cutting carriage to the left edge e Use lt a gt to move the material to the rear positioning the traces from the cut
40. irst may not only make correct cutting results impossible if a problem occurs in the material feed but may also cause an error or malfunction or damage the material Now you re finished loading the material After carrying out a cutting test and adjusting the blade force you can perform cutting Chapter 4 Performing Cutting 55 4 2 Using aVariety of Materials Fine tuning the Blade Force After you set the blade force using the FO RCE menu you can further fine tune the blade force using the PEN FORCE slider You operate this when you want to make the blade force slightly larger or smaller than the setting made using the menu Before you set the blade force using the FO RCE menu be sure to first move the PEN FORCE slider to its center setting at 0 on the scale Smaller Larger 2 1 0 1 2 Pidbaidliaitdil PEN FORCE Adjustable range 30 of gt This value is only a suggestion The accuracy of the value is not assured Adjusting the C utting in Amount When you want to perform accurate and fine adjustment of Min 0 mm Max 2 5mm the cutting in amount such as when cutting media with thin Carrier paper you can obtain good results by adjusting the tip of the blade Kill Turn the cap portion of the blade holder to adjust the amount j A of blade extension A change in extension of 0 5 mm can be made by rotating Amount of blade the cap one full turn
41. izard Device Manager es The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Driver Signing Device Manager are Profiles Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and store different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles Delete GX 24 or Unknown device 4 O Go to the Action menu and At the View menu click click U ninstall Show hidden devices See Disk drives 32 Display adapters 2 DVD CD ROM drives Floppy disk controllers J Floppy disk drives 1 1 Qj Human Interface Devices l Il Find Printers or Other oe device then double click it ketones Mice and other pointing devices F Monitors BB Network adapters Non Plug and Play Drivers Ports COM amp LPT Printers RolandGx 24 3 48 Processors Sound video and game controllers See Storage volumes System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers v Click GX 24 or Unknown device Confirm Device Removal LA RolandGx 24 Warning You are about to uninstall this device from your system After the screen shown at left appears click OK 30 Chapter 3 Installing U ninstalling Software 3 2 IfYou re Using a Windows Close the Device Manager and click OK Detach the USB cable connected to the compute
42. ng flat material that is longer than 1 6 meters refer to Step 1 Load Material on page 36 to secure the material in place then go on to the next page 1 Install the roller base of the machine and lift up Fit into the groove Make sure that the loading lever is lowered Loading lever Place the roll material on the roller base Pull out material then pass its leading edge through the machine and out to the front of the machine Pull out a length of material that is slightly longer than the amount needed for cutting leaving some slack Be sure to pull out the material Loading material without pulling it out makes correct material feed impossible Go to Step 1 Load Material on page 36 and carry out the operations from 1 Load the material and after to secure the material in place gt gt Continued on the next page Chapter 4 Performing Cutting 53 4 2 Using aVariety of Materials 2 e Switch on the power to the machine and make it ready to receive data from the computer O Press the power button The power comes on Press CYD and choose ROLL or Q EDGE 6 gt Choosing PIECE here causes 1 6 meters of the material to be fed out and immediately pulled back Roland
43. njury or damage are described as follows About WARNING and Z CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe WARN ING 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 CAUTION Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with re spect to the home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or pets About the Symbols The A 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 Incorrect operation may cause injury A WARNING CAUTION Q dures described in this manual tector while the cutting carriage is in Failure to follow the procedures may cause sud D motion den operation or the like of the ma
44. onfigurations cannot be supported O perating system Computer Windows 98 SE Second Edition M e 2000 XP 1 Computers preinstalled with Windows 98 SE M e 2000 XP at the time of purchase This includes such computers later upgraded to Windows M e 2000 XP 2 Computers on which USB operation is assured by the manufacturer of computers System Requirements for the Roland C utStudio O perating system Windows 98 SE Second Edition M e 2000 XP Computer Computer running Windows Drive CD ROM drive Monitor W indows compatible monitor capable of displaying of 16 bit color High Color or more Memory RAM 128 MB or more recommended Free hard disk space required for 10 MB installation System Requirements for the Windows Driver O perating system Computer Windows 98 SE Second Edition M e 2000 XP 1 Computers preinstalled with Windows 98 SE M e 2000 XP at the time of purchase This includes such computers later upgraded to Windows M e 2000 XP 2 Computers on which USB operation is assured by the manufacturer of computers Chapter 3 Installing U ninstalling Software 27 3 2 IfYou re Using a Windows 28 Installing the Software Installing the Driver N ever make the connection to the computer before installing Keep the machine and the computer unconnected until you carry out this installation operation Failure to follow the correct procedure may make installation impossible t p 30
45. onnection Click the appropriate item Installation and Setup Guide Setup program W indows 98 SE Me 2000 If the Driver Setup Window Doesn t Appear If you re usingW indows 98 SE W indows Me or W indows 2000 and the Setup program doesn t appear first check the taskbar at the bottom of the screen If Driver Setup is displayed the program is running Go to the taskbar and click Driver Setup to display the window for the Setup program Taskbar Click this 3 Roland Gx 24 Software P 2 GX 24 Driver Installati amp Driver Setup E Astat e S E Chapter 3 Installing U ninstalling Software 3 2 IfYou re Using a Windows Installing CutStudio Install the Windows based cutting program CutStudio O Roland GX 24 Software Package Display the setup menu of the Roland GX 24 Soft Roland ware Package 5 Click Install E The setup window appears Windows Driver Install Readme Operation Manuals Install Adobe Illustrator plug in Install Readme MEE CorelDRAW plug in Install Readme MS http www rolanddg com Thereafter follow the instructions in the messages to complete installation and setup N ext you install the operation manuals Installing the Operation Manuals O Roland GX 24 Software Package Display the setup menu of the Roland GX 24 Soft os Roland ware Package nn Click Install CutStudio Install Readme The setup windo
46. p amp New Open Save Import Cutting Click anywhere in the white area then type in SA LE e Object Help sh ore q C e Import Cutting Pri Arrange the text and shapes at the bottom of the window W hen you lay out text and shapes using C utStudio it is a good idea to arrange them at the bottom of the window This can prevent wasteful feed of material In the CutStudio window the leading edge of the loaded material corresponds to the bottom edge of the cutting range This means that when you lay out text at the bottom of the CutStudio window the text is cut close to the leading edge of the material CutStudio screen t2 D00 gt nr hs k h S o o or Da Mm nw wl F E he material is fed Actual cutting SAL SAL over a distance T en cutting starts FATA position I n 48 Chapter 4 Performing Cutting 4 1 Practicing Cutting Using the Test use Material Click HER it ust Displayed around the text are W and W symbols ne Drag the W and W symbols for the text box to Gy change the size of the text la Click then ite to the required size Click the upper left corner then dragto the C lick 3 lower right to change to the needed size Draw arectangle around the SALE text Select an area containing the text and the rect an
47. r Restart W indows then uninstall the driver eS p 32 Uninstalling the Driver Redo the installation from the beginning tS p 28 Installing the Driver Windows 98 SE Me Refer to Uninstalling the Driver on the following page and uninstall the driver eS p 32 Uninstalling the Driver Redo the installation from the beginning t p 28 Installing the Driver Chapter 3 Installing U ninstalling Software 31 3 2 IfYou re Using a Windows Uninstalling the Driver W hen uninstalling the driver perform following operation Procedure Before you start uninstallation of the driver unplug the USB cables from your computer Logon to W indows If you are installing under W indows 2000 X P logon as Administrators right Insert the included CD ROM into the CD ROM drive The setup menu appears Go to the upper right and click the X to close the setup menu From the Start menu click Run The screen shown at left appears Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it For you For O pen type in the information shown below then click OK Open D Drivers WIN2KXP SETUP EXE E x D ca W indows 2000 X P CD ROM drive letter Drivers W IN 2K X P SET U P EX E In this illustration drive D is specified as the CD ROM drive W indows 98 SE Me CD ROM drive letter D rivers W IN 9X SETU PEX E The Setup program s
48. ray 2 You operate this when You can place items such as blade you load material holders and blades here 4 A 4 P eZ Guide Lines You use these for alignment when loading material You load the material so that its left and right edges are paral lel to the raised lines Power cord Connector This supplies power to the machine Serial RS 232C Connector This connects a serial cable USB Connector This connects a USB cable 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started Operation Panel 1 3 Part Names and Functions Display This displays various setting menus and other informa tion TEST Key Pressing and holding this for one second or longer cuts a pre registered test pattern MENU Key Pressing this repeatedly switches sequentially among the presently set cutting con ditions the menu mode and the width display screen FORCE Key This displays the menu for adjusting the blade force PEN FORCE Slider This lets you fine tune the blade force You can even perform adjustment while cutting is in progress PEN FORCE Panel Notation D MENU Key FO RCE Key ENTER Key CSD TEST Key CD ORIGIN Key ADDED CE D Cursor Keys PAUSE Key PAUSE Key This interrupts the operation in progress Pressing it a sec ond time resumes the opera tion ORIGIN Key Pressing and holding this for one second or longer sets the Origin point at the present location of the blade Cursor Keys You use these to
49. rface compliant with U niversal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1 1 Serial RS 232C Replot memory 800 KByte Instruction system CAMM GLIII Power supply Dedicated AC adapter Input AC 100 to 240 V 10 50 60 Hz 1 7 A Output DC 24V 2 8 A Power consumption Approx 30 W including AC adapter 66 Acoustic noise level D uring operation 70 dB A or less according to ISO 7779 D uring standby 40 dB A or less according to ISO 7779 Dimensions 855 W X 315 D X 240 H mm 33 11 16 W x 12 3 8 D x 9 7 16 H in W eight 16 kg 35 Ib Packed dimensions 1050 W X 450 D X 390 H mm 41 3 8 W x 17 3 4 D x 15 3 8 H in Packed weight 22 kg 49 Ib Environment Temperature 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F humidity 35 to 80 no condensation Included items AC adapter power cord blade blade holder separating knife roller base twee zers test use material application tape USB cable CD ROM user s manual 1 According to material and cutting conditions as specified by Roland DG Corp using the PNS 24 stand sold separately 2 gt Excluding material expansion and contraction gt Provided that media length is under 3000 mm 73 According to Roland DG Corp measurement criteria gt Using the included software from Roland DG Corp gt Using a laser or ink jet printer having a resolution of 720 dpi or better gt Excluding glossy or laminated material
50. rinting and Cutting Guide Guide to cutting using crop marks W indows version This describes how to print an image on a printer and cut contour lines on this machine using the crop mark feature that lets you align an image and contours Operation Manuals for Macintosh gt GX 24 Reference Guide This describes the features and details of the machine lists the menu items and provides detailed information about matters not covered in this document such as what to do to resolve any problems that may occur gt Macintosh Cutting Guide This describes such matters as how to carry out cutting using this machine with a Macintosh For detailed information about the include programs and other software refer to the following page t p 26 Included Software 11 About the Documentation Viewing the Manuals in Electronic Format If you encounter a problem then along with this document also take a look at the manuals in electronic format Read on to learn how to view the electronic format manuals W indows gt Roland CutStudio Online Help W indows After you start CutStudio go to the menu bar and click Help then Contents Alternatively click Start point to Programs or All Programs then point to Roland CutStudio Click CutStudio Help gt CAMM 1 Driver Online Help W indows Go to the driver s window and click the Help button gt CutStudio Plug in for Adobe Illustrator O nline Help At the Roland CutSt
51. sition Pinch roller verification mark un Ne E Be careful to position the pinch rollers so that they are not too close to the edges of the material and do not extend beyond the edges of the material OK Not OK 000 000000000000 00000000 i iy o S Lf N Pinch roller position gt n SSS SS 5 6 So 6 Ss verification mark D i Pinch roller g O Guide line Align the left edge of the material so that it lies parallel to the guide lines Do not extend beyond the mark Raise the loading lever The material is secured in place Important N otes gt D o not use excessive force when moving the loading lever Doing so may damage it gt If the condition of the material is as described below then stretch or flatten it before use The material is curled upward The leading edge of the material is bent or creased Chapter 4 Performing Cutting 37 4 1 Practicing Cutting Using the Test use Material 2 e Switch on the power to the machine and make it ready to receive data from the computer O Press the power button The power comes on SELECT SHEET a Press CYD to choose PIECE PIECE ri Press CENTER The cutting carriage moves to the left edge and the material moves forward and back ward
52. tarts and the Driver Setup window appears O Choose Uninstall Choose Roland GX 24 Click Start Click Yes to restart the computer 32 Chapter 3 Installing U ninstalling Software 3 3 IfYou re Using a Macintosh The included CD ROM contains the Mac OS Installation and Setup Guide which explains how to install and set up the software and operation manuals for the Macintosh If you re using a Macintosh follow the steps below to display the file then follow the explanation to perform installation and setup Procedure Insert the included CD ROM into the CD ROM drive Double click the Roland GX 24 icon that appears on the desktop Double click the Install_e html icon The Mac OS Installation and Setup Guide appears Thereafter follow the instructions in the Mac O S Installation and Setup Guide to install and set up the software and operation manuals Chapter 3 Installing U ninstalling Software 33 34 Chapter 4 Performing Cutting This describes basic cutting operations under W indows usingthe included test use material in the examples of cutting operations It also describes the main operations when using other materials For other operations not covered in this chapter refer to the GX 24 Reference Guide electronic format manual If you re using a Macintosh refer to the Macintosh Cutting Guide elec tronic format manual 35 4 1 Practicing Cutting Using the Test use M
53. ting test toward the front of the ii eree The blade moves over this line Setting the origin point makes the C O area behind this line the cutting Peder dd FER ORIGIN SET Hold down for one second or Screen 1 First Screen 1 flashes then when the settings are completed Screen 2 appears 20 cm s 50 of 0 250mm ZA Screen 2 This completes all the preparations for cutting Go on to Step 5 Create Cutting Data t p 46 Step 5 Create Cutting Data Chapter 4 Performing Cutting 45 4 1 Practicing Cutting Using the Test use Material Step 5 Create Cutting Data Use the Windows based cutting program CutStudio to create cutting data Important Note If you are usingW indows 2000 X P log on to W indows as Administrators right 1 Start CutStudio m Click Start then point to A Programs or 2 CutStudio ire Explorer Program A Outlook Express ce 1 Point to Roland CutStudio then click 83 Windows Messenger C utStudio 2 Make the settings for the cutting range iia CutStudio AN Edit View Style Object Help New Ctrl N Cc a is Ctr O 4 Pi Pens Import Cutting Save Ctrl s Can d Save S Import Scanner gt Cutting Ctrl P Cutting Preview Print amp Cut For Name choose Roland GX 24 Cutting setup Printer Name Roland Gx 24 K Status Ready Type Roland Gx 24 Where USBOO5 Comment
54. udio palette click the gt button then click Help For more information refer to the CutStudio Plug in for Adobe Illustrator CorelD RAW Setup Guide gt peration Manuals Click Start point to Programs or All Programs then point to Roland GX 24 O peration M anuals Click the electronic format manual you want to view Macintosh gt CutStudio Plug in for Adobe Illustrator O nline Help At the Roland CutStudio palette click the button then click Help For more information refer to the Macintosh Cutting Guide gt Q0 peration Manuals On the desktop double click the icon for the manual Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 14 1 1 Machine Features This is a USB Serial compatible high performance cutting machine that offers features like those described below Quiet gt Q uiet cutting achieved through use of servo motors Easier to Use gt Two line backlit display for clear visibility even in dark locations gt 0 peration panel and menus organized with a simple easy to understand layout gt Comes with Roland CutStudio which is aW indows based cutting program enabling high quality cutting with easy operation Versatile Range of Practical Applications gt Included software plug ins that enable CutStudio to cut data created using commercially available programs gt Crop mark feature that can align an image and contour lines when printing an image on a printer and cutting the contours on t
55. w appears Windows Driver Install Operation Manuals Adobe Illustrator plug in Install Readme CE h CorelDRAW plug in Install Readme RSS http www rolanddg com Thereafter follow the instructions in the messages to complete installation and setup At the setup menu go to the upper right and click the X to close the window This completes the installation and setup for the software Installing CutStudio Plug in For information about how to install and set up the CutStudio Plug in refer to the C utStudio Plug in for Adobe IIlustrator CorelDRAW Setup Guide electronic format manual Chapter 3 Installing U ninstalling Software 29 3 2 IfYou re Using a Windows W hat to Do If Installation Is Impossible USB connection If installation quits partway through or if the wizard does not appear when you make the connection with a USB cable take action as follows Windows 2000 X P f the Found N ew Hardware W izard appears click Finish to close it Display System Properties W indows XP Click the Start menu then right click My Computer Click Properties W indows 2000 Right click My Computer on the desktop Click Properties EDIE al Click the Hardware tab then click D evice M anager Syen Fede nln ee fy Bena The Device M anager appears Computer Name Add Hardware Wizard 54 The Add Hardware Wizard helps you install hardware Add Hardware W

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