USER'S MANUAL - Vinyl Grafik Stúdió
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1. ussssnnnnennesnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnennnnnnennnnnnnn nenn 22 System REG UIEMISIUES isssssssusccsssscoassssesennsanosssnascessscousssctssouuseanscesasscuasedeuaancedtea loasesuscssadsvostondsnansscsisscobaseasonnssaiabatouadessvscaizscuetentees 22 The Software You Can Install and Set Uprsccissscscsscccssssssscsscssossccossesascsscessnssecosiacsoussecssssscsasessiusscensssestapsidanseatouessscucsensrennsdsiee 22 Installing the Windows based Driver Installing the Software Dr Engrave Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting urssrresnnnnsennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nennen 25 3 1 Switching the Power On and Off esnsnesnnnennennnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nenn 26 Switehing Onithe Powers eek 26 SWITEMIMG ONNE POWE Enia iE E a EARE a EE A E EN EOTS 26 3 2 Before Starting tO Cut u ae aa aaa en 27 toading the Materialien aaa aT a ea AN Eae eE Ea En eE EEEE 27 3 3 Installing a T60l u ea ua ae ea a 28 FOrEngraving Character Guten cecccssscscsassccsacsasseecssaasestcosacsnnsstasssstcsnvadceosesensicvsnnsavacavazareasvatasstenatersccnsvsjeuedstassibconepesransstiatice 28 How to Remove the Cutter for Engraving 30 How to Remove the Depth Regulator Nose 31 For the Scoring Diamond scraper wl Setting the Origin Point 33 About Tools nd Materialsan esse0e ee anne 33 SALET Ine AE A EE EA A N E ARTETA AAE 34 3 4 setting Cutting Cond2. Roland EGX 30A Roland Software Package Dr Engrave past Windows Driver an Basdng http www rolanddg com Install Menu Welcome to the Dr Engrave Setup program This program will install Dr Engrave on your computer It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and then close any programs you have running ext to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law Remove the CD ROM from the CD ROM drive 24 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Click Install of Dr Engrave Windows 2000 XP The setup program starts Follow the mes sages to carry out setup and finish setting up the program Windows Vista The User Account Control appears click Al low The setup program starts Follow the mes sages to carry out setup and finish setting up the program When installation finishes the screen shown at left appears Click Close or OK When all installation finishes click Ez E Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cut ting 3 1 Switching the Power On and Off Switch
3. Install in a location that is level and stable Installation in an unsuitable location may cause an accident including a fall or tipover N To Ensure Safe Use N The cutting waste or workpiece may catch fire or pose a health hazard N WARNING N CAUTION 9S Never attempt to cut magnesium or any other such flammable material Fire may occur during cutting 9S Keep open flame away from the work area Cutting waste may ignite Powdered material is extremely flammable and even metal material may catch fire When using a vacuum cleaner to take up cutting waste exercise caution to prevent fire or dust explosion Taking up fine cuttings using an ordinary vacuum cleaner may cause danger of fire or explosion Check with the manufacturer of the vacuum cleaner When the safety of use can not be determined clean using a brush or the like without using the vacuum cleaner Wear dust goggles and a mask Wash away any cutting waste remaining on the hands Accidentally swallowing or inhaling cutting waste may be hazardous to the health N Danger of pinching entanglement and burns N WARNING 9 Never attempt operation while wearing a necktie necklace loose clothing or gloves Bind long hair securely Such items may become caught in the ma chine resulting in injury Securely fasten the cutting tool and work piece in place After securing in place make sure no wrenches or other articl
4. Power cord Roland Software Pakcage CD ROM User s manual USB cable Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 2 2 Installation Installation Environment Install in a quiet stable location offering good operating conditions An unsuitable location can cause accident fire faulty operation or breakdown N WARNING Install in a location that is level and stable Installation in an unsuitable location may cause an accident including a fall or tipover A WARNING Never install in a location exposed to open flame Cutting waste may ignite Powdered material is extremely flammable and even metal material may catch fire A WARNING Never install close to any flammable object or in a gas filled location Combustion or explosion may be a danger A WARNING Never install outdoors or in any location where exposure to water or high humidity may occur Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock N WARNING Position so that the power plug is within immediate reach at all times This is to enable quick disconnection of the power plug in the event of an emergency Install the machine next to an electrical outlet Also provide enough empty space to allow immediate access to the electrical outlet O Never install in a location subject to wide fluctuations in temperature or humidity O Never install in a location subject to shaking or vibration O Never install in a location where the floor is tilted not
5. The Company shall not accept any responsibility for any loss which might be caused as a result of your exercising the rights granted under this Agreement 4 The specifications for the Software are subject to change without prior notice 7 Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Japan 1000005184 R1 081125
6. preinstalled with Windows 2000 or later USB cable Use the included USB cable Chapter 4 Appendix Please read this agreement before unpacking the media Software license agreement Roland DG Corporation hereinafter referred to as the Company shall grant you a non transferable non exclusive right to use the Software supplied with this Agreement on the condition that you agree to the following provisions If you agree to the following provisions you should unpack the media on which the Software is recorded or simply click the button or other indicator that you agree to the following provisions By doing so this Agreement shall be concluded If you do not agree with the following provisions do not unpack the media Or you can click the button or other indicator that you do not agree to the following provisions of this Agreement In this case a license is not granted and you cannot use the Software 1 Definition The Software includes the software program and related files supplied with this Agreement and the related software programs and files distributed through the Internet and other services 2 Ownership All the ownership copyright and other intellectual property rights of the Software trademark and related documents shall belong to the Company 3 Terms and conditions 1 You are authorized to use the Software on one computer 2 You are allowed to create a backup copy of the Software The right to keep t
7. Locations list choose the name of the drive or folder where the driver is located 11 Select SETUPEXE and click Open then click OK 12 The Setup program for the driver starts 13 Click Uninstall to choose it Select the machine to delete then click Start 14 If it is necessary to restart your computer a window prompt ing you to restart it appears Click Yes 15 The uninstallation finishes after the computer restarts When using the CD ROM specify the folder as shown below assuming your CD ROM drive is the D drive D Drivers 25D WIN2KXP If you re not using the CD ROM go to the Roland DG Corp web site http www rolanddg com and download the driver for the machine you want to delete then specify the folder where you want to expand the downloaded file Chapter 4 Appendix 43 4 3 Power Rating and Serial Number Locations Serial Number This is required when you seek maintenance servicing or support Never 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 Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the require ments for voltage frequency and amperage given here 44 Chapter 4 Appendix 4 4 Interface Specifications Serial Connector Standard Transmission method RS 232C specification Asynchronous duplex data transmission 4800 960
8. WARNING Wash hands when finished Wash hands with water to remove any adhering cutting chips A WARNING Use a vacuum cleaner to remove cutting dust Do not use any blower such as an airbrush Otherwise dust spread in the air may harm your health or damage the machine Procedure Press the PAUSE VIEW key to move the tool carriage to a position where the tool and material can easily be removed Move the tool carriage to the inner right area of the table make sure operation is stopped then remove the material If the material is secured by an adhesive sheet or double sided tape peel the adhesive sheet off of the table and store it in a location free from dust Remove the tool and put it away If the day s operations are finished remove the cutter depth regulator nose Use a dry cloth to wipe away any grime cap the cutter and put it away Switch off the power to the EGX 30A Close the software application and switch off the computer lf engraving was performed vacuum up any cuttings 38 Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting Chapter 4 Appendix 40 4 1 Maintenance Cleaning A WARNING A WARNING N WARNING A WARNING A CAUTION A CAUTION Never use a pneumatic blower This machine is not compatible with a pneumatic blower Cutting waste may get inside the machine and cause fire or electrical shock Never use a solvent such as gasoline alcohol or thinner to perform cleaning Doing so
9. When installing a cutter for engraving make sure the tip of the cutter protrudes beyond the surface of the material by an amount equal to the depth of engraving to be performed Move the tool carriage to a position over the material surface then install the cutter Procedure Adjust the screw so to make this space 3 mm 1 8 in 3 mm 1 8 in Screw part r For checking the space of the screw part The spanner included with the unit is 3 mm 1 8 in thick and can be used as to check the width of the space 5 pmen 2d 1 Line up the protrusion with the groove on the front and fit it in the groove 3 Retighten the tool mounting screw to secure the nose in place 2 Rotate in the direc tion of the arrow 28 Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting Install the depth regulator nose as shown in the figure Loosen the tool mounting screw and insert the depth regulator nose in the tool carriage 2 Rotate in the direction of the arrow N em nee Hexagonal lt 5 s screw oe 1 Turn in the di rection of the arrow to tighten provisionally Engraving tool Use the spanner to tighten and secure in place Hexagonal screw driver 3 3 Installing a Tool Provisionally tighten the character cutter in the engraving tool holder and install the engraving tool holder on the tool carriage Press the SET SURFACE key to lower th
10. 0 19200 38400 Transmissin speed Parity check Odd Even None Data bits 7 or 8 bits Stop bits 1 or 2 bits Handshake Hardware or Xon Xoff Serial connector RS 232C XY RS 34 14 cable connection Signal Terminal Signal Pinconnedtion D sub 9 pin D sub 25 pin number number number NC 24 12 NC NC 23 11 NC o FG NC 22 10 NC 2 NC 21 9 NC 13 1 DTR 20 8 NC o amp NC 19 7 SG e 25 4 6 NC 18 6 DSR o NC 17 5 CTS NC 16 4 RTS NC 15 3 RXD NC 14 2 TXD 1 FG Chapter 4 Appendix 45 46 4 5 Appendix List of Options Item Model number Description Character cutter ZEC A2013 High speed steel 3 175 x 114 L x 0 127 W ZEC A2025 3 175 x 114 L x 0 254 W ZEC A2051 3 175 x 114 L x 0 508 W ZEC A2076 3 175 x 114 L x 0 762 W Flat cutter ZEC A2150 High speed steel 3 175 x 114 L x 1 52 W ZEC A2190 3 175 x 114 L x 1 91 W ZEC A2230 3 175 x 114 L x 2 29 W ZEC A2320 3 175 x 114 L x 3 175 W Diamond scraper ZDC A2000 Diamond 3 175 x 127 L Bearing for the depth regulator DRN 20 3 pieces nose Adhesive sheet for securing mate AS 10 210 x 140 mm 8 1 4 x 5 1 2 in 10 sheets rial Chapter 4 Appendix Unit mm Cutting tool diameter L Cutting tool length W Blade width D Blade diameter Instruction Support Chart 4 5 Appendix The EGX 30A comes with CAMM
11. 43 Uninstall the Driver Windows Vista to uninstall the driver 10 Install the driver again according to the procedure in page 23 Installing the Windows based Driver Windows 2000 XP 1 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears click Finish to close it 2 Windows XP Click the Start menu then right click My Computer Click Properties Windows 2000 Right click My Computer on the desktop Click Properties 3 Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager The Device Manager appears 4 Atthe View menu click Show hidden devices 5 In the list find Printers or Other device then double click it When the model name you are using or Unknown device appears below the item you selected click it to choose it 6 Go to the Action menu and click Uninstall 7 In Confirm Device Uninstall window click OK 8 Close the Device Manager and click OK 9 Detach the USB cable connected to the printer and then restart Windows 10 Uninstall the driver Carry out the steps from step 3 in page 43 Uninstall the Driver Windows 2000 XP to uninstall the driver 11 Install the driver again according to the procedure in page 23 Installing the Windows based Driver Uninstalling the Driver When uninstalling the driver perform following operation Windows Vista 1 Before you start uninstallation of the driver unplug the USB cables from your computer 2 Log on to Windows a
12. FACE TEST key for one second or more 4 Test cutting starts Required Area 15x 15 mm 5 8 in x 5 8 in 34 Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting 3 4 Setting Cutting Conditions Spindle Speed NOTICE Adjust the spindle speed to match the material being engraved Depending on the material a spindle speed that is too fast may cause the material to melt Turn the rpm knob on the control panel to change the spindle speed Slower Faster speed speed rpm Cutting Speed Turn the SPEED knob on the control panel to change the cutting speed tool movement speed Although the appropriate setting may vary depending on the tool and the type of material use the following settings as a guide Engraving a slower one Normally you set the value at this position or When you re using an engraving Q cutter that has a narrow blade the N ZEC A2013 set the value at this Slower Scoring Faster position or a slower one speed SPEED speed Slower lt Faster speed X speed SPEED Set the value at this position The tool lowering speed also changes accordingly When the values set within the application software or the driver are sent after adjusting the cutting speed on the EGX 30A the software and driver values are changed Conversely you can also change the cutting speed by rotating the knobs on the EGX 30A after starting a cuttin
13. GL II and supports the following commands However these commands are not supported in mode 1 A CAMM GL II Programmer s Manual is available for separate purchase for those wishing to create their own programs for this machine For further information please contact the nearest Roland DG Corp dealer or distributor mode 2 Instruction Compatibility Compatibility AA X A AR O X A CA x x A cc x X A Cl oO X X CP X O X cs X X DF O X A DI X X O DR X X O DT X A O EA X A X Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility PU O UC X RA X VS O RR X WD X SA X WG X SC O XT X SI X YT X SL X IVZ O SM X INR O SP IMC SR x IPZ SS X IST TL X Oaa Compatible Ignored 7 Ge Compatible with serial cable Ignored with USB cable Nuulane Incompatible Chapter 4 Appendix 47 48 4 5 Appendix Table Main Specifications 305 mm X x205 mm Y 12 in x 8 1 16 in Max Operation area 305 mm X x 205 mm Y 12 in x 8 1 16 in Feed rate X Y axis Max 3 0 m 118 1 16 in min 50 mm 1 15 16 in sec Mechanical resolution 0 01 mm 0 000394 in step 0 00125 mm 0 0000492 in step micro step control Software resolution 0 01 mm 0 000394 in step Distance accuracy Whichever the greater value of 0 1 mm 0 00394 in or 0 5 of moving distance Right angle accur
14. Roland EGX 30A DESKTOP ENGRAVER USER S MANUAL O To ensure safe usage and full performance of this product please be sure to read through this manual completely O To ensure immediate access whenever needed store this manual in a safe location O Unauthorized copying quotation or translation of this manual in whole or in part without the written approval of Roland DG Corp is prohibited O The contents of this document and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice O Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage relating to this product regardless of any defect in this product or this manual Such loss or damage whether direct or indirect includes but is not limited to that arising from the specifications or performance of this product that due to failure of the product to perform and that arising from any article made using this product Roland DG Corporation For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMIS SION 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 ofthe FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fre quency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructi
15. acy 1 mm 305 mm 0 0394 in 12 1 16 in Spindle motor Brushless DC motor maximum 27 W Revolution speed 5 000 to 10 000 rpm Engraving tool mounting diameter Number of tool up down 3 175 mm 1 8 in 1 per sec Interface LED USB compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1 1 Serial RS 232C compliant Operation indicators 2 PAUSE VIEW ORIGIN POINT SET ORIGIN POINT Mode indicators 2 ENGRAVER SCORE Control keys Power requirements A V lt 4 SET SURFACE TEST PAUSE VIEW ORIGIN POINT SET ORIGIN POINT SELECT Dedicated AC adapter AC 100 to 240V 10 50 60Hz Machine DC 24V 0 7 A Acoustic noise level Operation mode 70 dB A or less According to ISO 7779 Standby mode 40 dB A or less External dimensions 513 mm W x 491 mm D x 217 mm H 20 1 4 in W x 19 3 8 in D x 8 9 16 in H Weight 13 2 kg 29 1 Ib Operation temperature 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F Operation humidity 35 to 80 no condensation Accessories Computer AC adapter Power cord USB cable Vacuum adapter Character cutter Depth regulator nose Diamond scraper adapter Hexagonal screwdriver Spanner Hexagonal wrench Test material Adhesive sheet Roland Software package CD ROM User s manual System Requirements for USB Connection Model preinstalled with Windows Vista XP or 2000 or upgraded computer originally
16. advertent powerup may result in pinched hands or other injury Removing the retainers Make sure the power cord is not connected then re move retainers A B and C Front Retainer A Retainer B Rear I ToD Retainer C Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 19 20 2 3 Cable Connections Connecting the Power Cord Z WARNING A WARNING A WARNING A 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 Never use any AC adapter and power cord other than the AC adapter and power cord included with the machine Doing so may lead to fire electrical shock or electrocution Handle the power cord plug and electrical outlet correctly and with care Never use any article that is damaged Using a damaged article may result in fire or electrical shock When using an extension cord or power strip use one that adequately satisfies the machine s ratings for voltage frequency and current Use of multiple electrical loads on a single electrical outlet or of a lengthy extension cord may cause fire Power code gt t C adapter 5 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 2 3 Cable Connections Connecting to the Computer USB cable You use a USB cable to connect the machine a
17. ch or when the vacuum duct cannot be inserted into the suction opening of the vacuum cleaner use strong commercial tape cloth or electrical to join the fittings 36 Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting 3 5 Sending Cutting Data Sending Cutting Data Cutting is performed when data is sent from the computer software application Refer to the manual for the software and drivers you are using for an explanation of how to output cutting data Changes That Can Be Made While Cutting Pausing Operation PAUSE Pressing the PAUSE VIEW key causes operation to pause even when cutting is in progress Press the PAUSE VIEW key a second time to continue cutting ESCAPE Holding down the PAUSE VIEW key for one second or longer causes the tool carriage to move to the VIEW position and stop Press the PAUSE VIEW key a second time to continue cutting STOP Press the PAUSE VIEW key to pause operation Stop sending data from the computer then switch off the power to the EGX 30A To restart the cutting operation from the beginning switch the power back on and send the data from the computer again The origin point setting remains in memory even when the power is switched off Spindle Speed Changes the rpm knob on the control panel Cutting Speed Changes the SPEED knob on the control panel Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting 37 3 6 Ending Cutting Operations Ending Cutting Operations A
18. components that pose a hazard to children and may result in injury blindness choking or other serious accident Never operate the machine while tired or after ingesting alcohol or any medication Operation requires unimpaired judgment Im paired judgment may result in an accident Conduct operations in a clean brightly lit location Working in a location that is dark or cluttered may lead to an accident such as becoming caught in the machine as the result of an in advertent stumble Never use the machine for any purpose for which it is not intended or use the machine in an undue manner that exceeds its capacity Doing so may result in injury or fire Never use a cutting tool that has become dull Perform frequent maintenance to keep and use the machine in good work ing order Unreasonable usage may result in fire or injury For accessories optional and consum able items power cord and the like use only genuine articles compatible with this machine Incompatible items may lead to an accident Never attempt to disassemble repair or modify the machine Doing so may result in fire electrical shock or injury Entrust repairs to a trained service technician N CAUTION 9 Never climb or lean on the machine The machine is not made to support a per son Climbing or leaning on the machine may dislodge components and cause a slip or fall resulting in injury
19. dme Dr Engrave Windows Driver Readme http www rolanddg com Setup menu z 25D Driver Installation and Setup Guide elaks e gt 4 Back Forward Font 2 5D Driver Installation and Setup Guide amp Important Do not connect the milling machine to the computer until you are instructed to make the connection Failure to follow the correct procedure may make installation impossible Installation of the driver requires full access rights for the computer Log on to Windows with a computer administrator account Click Install of Windows Driver An Installation and Setup Guide matched to the basic software on your computer is displayed If you re using Windows 2000 the Installation and Setup Guide and the Driver Setup appear Follow the instructions in the Instal lation and Setup Guide to finish installing After installation is completed the window for the setup menu appears again Go on to Installing the Software Dr Engrave on the following page Installation and Setup Guide Driver Setup xj C Uninstall Model Roland EGX 30 amp x Port fuse gt COM Config Start Cancel Driver Setup Windows 2000 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 23 2 4 Installing and Setting Up the Software Installing the Software Dr Engrave Procedure Display the setup menu of the Roland Software Package
20. e driver starts 18 Click Uninstall to choose it Select the machine to delete then click Start 19 If it is necessary to restart your computer a window prompt ing you to restart it appears Click Yes 20 The uninstallation finishes after the computer restarts When using the CD ROM specify the folder as shown below assuming your CD ROM drive is the D drive D Drivers 25D WINVISTA If you re not using the CD ROM go to the Roland DG Corp web site http www rolanddg com and download the driver for the machine you want to delete then specify the folder where you want to expand the downloaded file Windows 2000 XP 1 Before you start uninstallation of the driver unplug the USB cables from your computer 2 Log on to Windows as Administrators right 3 Windows XP From the Start menu click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Printers and Faxes Windows 2000 From the Start menu click Setting Then click Printers 4 Click the model name s icon you are using From the File menu choose Delete 5 A message prompting you to confirm deletion appears Click Yes 6 Go to File and select Server Properties 7 Click the Driver tab then from the Installed printer drivers list choose the machine to delete 8 Click Delete When the prompt message appears click Yes 9 From the Start menu select Run then click Browse 10 From the File
21. e tool then loosen the screw for the engraving tool holder Gently lower the cutter until the tip Material surface of the cutter touches the surface of the material Hexagonal screw driver Tighten the screw securely to secure the cutter in place Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting 29 30 3 3 Installing a Tool Press the SET SURFACE key to raise the cutter Use the spanner to turn the depth regulator nose in the direction of the arrow to extend the blade depth to the desired engraving depth Turning the nose by an amount equal to the length of one side causes the tool to be extended by 0 125 mm 0 005 in One turn corresponds to 0 75 mm 0 03 in Spanner When engraving an acrylic panel the depth that can be engraved at one time is about 0 25 mm 0 01 in To engrave to a greater depth repeat the same engraving several times in creasing the amount of blade extension with each pass until the desired engraving depth is reached Example Engraving to a depth of 1 mm 0 04 in Number of engraving passes 4 Amount of blade extension 1st pass 0 25 mm 0 01 in gt 2nd pass 0 5 mm 0 02 in gt 3rd pass 0 75 mm 0 03 in gt 4th pass 1 mm 0 04 in Important Notes When Using the Depth Regurator Nose Care is needed when performing fill engraving flat drag cutting inside the contour lines of characters and
22. ee hard disk space re 25 MB quired for installation For the latest information see the Roland DG Corp website http www rolanddg com The Software You Can Install and Set Up Windows driver This is a Windows based driver required for sending data from a computer to the machine Dr Engrave This program is for flat engraving of nameplates and the like It can use any TrueType fonts registered with Windows It also comes with its own stroke fonts You can even import images and engrave items such as logos There is even a feature that lets you import data from a list of names and engrave nameplates one after another 22 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 2 4 Installing and Setting Up the Software Installing the Windows based Driver D Notice When connection uses a USB cable keep the printer and the computer unconnected until you carry out this installation operation Failure to follow the correct procedure may make installation impossible Procedure When connection uses a USB cable before you start installation and setup make sure the USB cable is NOT connected Log on to Windows as Administrators Insert the Roland Software Package CD ROM into the CD ROM drive Windows Vista only When the automatic playback window appears click Run menu exe i Roland Software Package for EGX 30A Roland EGX 30A Roland Software Package Install Rea
23. er to tighten and secure in place Loosen the screw for the engraving Hexagonal tool holder and lower the blade of the screw driver i ur E Pa diamond scraper until it protrudes IT about 1 mm 1 16 in from the tip of the adapter 1 mm 1 16 in Tighten the screw securely to secure the tool in place Hexagonal screw driver 32 Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting 3 3 Installing a Tool Setting the Origin Point The origin point set with the software determines the position on the EGX 30A that is set Usually the origin on the EGX 30A is set to a location at the front left ofthe material secured in place This section explains how to set the origin point at the front left of a piece of material Procedure Use the arrow keys to move the tool to the front left area of the loaded material Hold down the SET ORIGIN POINT l key until its LED lights up about two o O seconds The origin point has now been set SET SURFACE PAUSE ORIGIN POIN The origin point that is set here remains in memory even when the power is switched off TEST VIEW SET ORIGIN POIN About Tools and Materials The combinations of appropriate tools and materials for the different modes are shown below Please refer to this to make the correct selections Please be aware that conditions may vary depending on factors such as the sharpness of the
24. es have inadvertently been left behind Otherwise such articles may be thrown from the machine with force posing a risk of in jury N WARNING Exercise caution to avoid being pinched or becoming caught Inadvertent contact with certain areas may cause the hand or fingers to be pinched or become caught Use care when performing operations A Caution cutting tool The cutting tool is sharp To avoid injury ex ercise caution A Caution high temperatures The cutting tool and spindle motor become hot Exercise caution to avoid fire or burns A To Ensure Safe Use A Danger of electrical short shock electrocution or fire N WARNING N WARNING Connect to an electrical outlet that com plies with this machine s ratings for volt age frequency and current Incorrect voltage or insufficient current may cause fire or electrical shock 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 use out of doors or in any location where exposure to water or high humidity may occur Never touch with wet hands Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock Never allow any foreign object to get inside Never expose to liquid spills Inserting objects such as coins or matches or allowing beverages to be spilled into the ventilation ports may result in fire or electrical shock If anything gets
25. g operation using the software and driver values Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting 3 4 Setting Cutting Conditions Attaching the Vacuum adapter for Chip Cleaning A WARNING Exercise caution to prevent fire or dust explosion Taking up fine cuttings using an ordinary vacuum cleaner may cause danger of fire or explosion Check with the manufacturer of the vacuum cleaner When the safety of use cannot be determined never use the vacuum adapter and a vacuum cleaner N WARNING Make the connection while exercising care not to touch the tip of the cutter Contact with the blade may cause injury A WARNING Never touch the tool carriage immediately after cutting Doing so may cause burns The vacuum adapter included with the EGX 30A can be attached to an ordinary household vacuum cleaner to remove cut ting chips during operation Before Using the Vacuum adapter Be Sure to Verify the Following Points O Use a vacuum cleaner that allows adjustment of the suction force and is equipped with an overload protector To prevent fire or explosion carefully check the specifications of your vacuum cleaner before use including contacting the manufacturer if necessary O Be sure to use a vacuum cleaner hose having a diameter that allows connection with the vacuum adapter The diameter of the vacuum adapter is 32 millimeter 1 3 in 30 cm 12 in or more A When the fitting diameters do not mat
26. he Software and the backup copy of the Software continues to belong to the Company but the right to the media on which the backup copy of the Software is recorded does not belong to the Company 4 Forbidden items 1 This copy of the Software or a backup copy of the Software must not be used on multiple computers at the same time on a network the Internet or on other computers through any other means of distribution 2 The Software shall not be reverse engineered decompiled or reverse assembled 3 The rights to the Software cannot be transferred assigned lent loaned or licensed to a third party in any case regardless of whether this Agreement has been terminated or cancelled 5 Termination 1 The Company can cancel this Agreement and require you to discontinue use of the Software if you breach any provision of this Agreement or if you infringe on the ownership copyright or other intellectual property rights of the Company 2 This Agreement shall be automatically terminated when you stop using the Software 3 If this Agreement is terminated or cancelled you must return your copy of the Software to the Company or discard it as soon as practicable at your own expense 6 Guarantee 1 The Company shall not guarantee that the quality or functionality of the Software will satisfy any purpose that you may have in mind 2 The Company shall not accept any responsibility for the results obtained from using the Software 3
27. ing On the Power Press the SELECT key The ENGRAVER or SCORE LED flashes And the tool carriage moves to the left rear and then to the inner right hand side After the movement ENGRAVER SCORE of the tool carriage stopped the ENGRAVER or setect SCORE LED lights up This operation is called initialization Switching Off the Power Hold down the SELECT key for one second or longer The ENGRAVER or SCORE LED goes dark and the power is switched off 26 Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting 3 2 Before Starting to Cut Loading the Material If the material is not secured correctly it may not be cut as intended Some examples of material loading are shown below Refer to these to use the appropriate method for the material at hand to secure it in place Material thickness Up to 5 mm 3 16 in Be sure that the tool carriage is at the VIEW position inner right hand side before loading material Using the included adhesive sheet Adhesive sheet for securing material Material Using commercially available double sided tape Double sided tape Bottom of the material Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting 27 3 3 Installing a Tool The steps for installing a tool are shown below Follow these steps to install the appropriate tool for the task For Engraving Character Cutter Use SELECT key to choose ENGRAVER as the mode
28. inside immediately disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer 9 Never place any flammable object nearby Never use a combustible aerosol spray nearby Never use in any location where gases can accumulate Combustion or explosion may be a danger Handle the power cord plug and electrical outlet correctly and with care Never use any article that is damaged Using a damaged article may result in fire or electrical shock When using an extension cord or power strip use one that adequately satisfies the machine s ratings for voltage frequency and current Use of multiple electrical loads on a single electrical outlet or of a lengthy extension cord may cause fire When the machine will be out of use for a prolonged period disconnect the power cord This can prevent accidents in the event of cur rent leakage or unintended startup Position so that the power plug is within immediate reach at all times This is to enable quick disconnection of the power plug in the event of an emergency Install the machine next to an electrical outlet Also provide enough empty space to allow immediate access to the electrical outlet Never use cutting oil This machine is not designed for the flow of cutting oil Oil may get inside the machine and cause fire or electrical shock Never use a pneumatic blower This machine is not compatible with a pneu matic blower C
29. itions en ae a ea 35 SUING ETS DOS KAET EEEN AE E T E TE 35 Cutt Speed aANT RATEN R A OANA 35 Attaching the Vacuum adapter for Chip Cleaning u sssseemeennnnseeennenneeennnnnserennnnsesennnnnserennnnsesennnnnserennunsesennnnn 36 3 5 Sending Cutting Data ae ee a ae ea 37 Sending Cutting Daitiekiss scezczcasesscassvacasctecuststevate svaseecdzsttettessstasstonsscpatsystbdecaetsestens eea TERTE a ETE 37 Changes That Can Be Made While Cutting seessssssscsssssscsssecssssccsseecssssecssscccssseeccsnsesssusesssueccsseecesuecssueeessneecesneeessneesssass 37 3 6 Ending Cutting Operations erssnneennnnnnnennnennnnnnnnennnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 38 Ending Cutting OPSFALIOMS wesscsssccsssdeccasesacs sscete acaba cacdessvsstastsdiesslershatiaaesuacaesadvaa ianatatcansaisiee Rei 38 Chapter 4 AP oT 1nle B SCPRPEFERERFERFFPFRESCHEPFEFRFESTTEEFPEREFBEFDLPRETAEEFENPLEIFEEFESPIRBOFETESROFSTEETEFESPEELFPBFEREREFFSPEIRFEFPREESGER 39 4 1 Maintenance ooo eee nt nr re eee nee eee ee eee reas eee neeeeeesaaeeeeeseneeeeene 40 GV GAIA geseen A A A A RAO 40 Table of Contents Replacing the Bearing for the Depth Regulator Nose sssssessssssssesssssssessessssesssssssessesssssessscsnsessesssnessecanseesssenseesees 41 Replacement OF spindle bel tisccccssssessssscssasscasssosssaceesuscsaasconessebennnsaisveoueasensnnsscastensesseonnossaabscbusasezennssiansasaeitennenssbansdbvascaseeonaatioens 41 4 2 What t Doll as aa a rie
30. level or unstable O Never install in a dusty or dirty location or outdoors O Never install in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near air conditioning or heating equipment O Never install in a location exposed to considerable electrical or magnetic noise or other forms of electromagnetic en ergy O Never install in an environment where silicone substances oil grease spray etc are present Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 17 2 2 Installation Installation Space Ensure that at least the following amount of space is available Work space Installation space 2 0 m 2 0m About the installation location The height of installation should be 0 6 m 23 7 in or higher above the work floor This machine is desktop type Install in a location that allows easy access to areas such as the main power switch during operation 18 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 2 2 Installation Unpacking Retaining materials are attached to protect the machine from vibration during shipment When installation is complete remove these and store in the specified locations O Remove all retaining materials Any that remain may cause faulty operation or breakdown when the power is switched on O The retaining materials are required when moving the machine to a different location Store them carefully so that they do not get misplaced A WARNING Carry out these operations before you connect the power cord In
31. may cause fire Disconnect the power cord before performing cleaning or maintenance Attempting such operations while the machine is connected to a power source may result in injury or electrical shock When using a vacuum cleaner to take up cutting waste exercise caution to prevent fire or dust explosion Taking up fine cuttings using an ordinary vacuum cleaner may cause danger of fire or explosion Check with the manufacturer of the vacuum cleaner When the safety of use cannot be determined clean using a brush or the like without using the vacuum cleaner Caution high temperatures The cutting tool and spindle motor become hot Exercise caution to avoid fire or burns When performing maintenance be sure to keep the tool detached Contact with the blade may cause injury O This machine is a precision device Carry out daily care and maintenance O Carefully clean away cutting waste Operating the machine with a large amount of cutting waste present may cause malfunction O Never apply silicone substances oil grease spray etc to the machine Doing so may cause poor switch contact O Never apply lubrication Cleaning around the table After operation use a brush or the like to clean away any buildup of cutting waste around the table or on the machine Chapter 4 Appendix 4 1 Maintenance Replacing the Bearing for the Depth Regulator Nose When engraving is performed c
32. nd the computer At this time however the connection to the computer must not be made yet You make the connection to the computer when you install the Windows based driver P 23 Installing the Windows based Driver O Be sure to make the connection according to the instructions on page 23 Installing the Windows based Driver Making the connection without doing so may cause driver installation to fail and make use impossible O Never connect two or more machines of this model to a single computer For the USB cable use the included cable O Never use a USB hub At this time keep the cable unconnected USB cable Serial cable Using a serial cable requires making the settings for the communication parameters with the computer For the serial cable use a separately available XY RS 34 from Roland DG Corp RS 232C connector TS AN N1808 TA TA Computer T A Serial cable Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 21 2 4 Installing and Setting Up the Software System Requirements Operating system Windows 2000 XP Vista 32bit edition CPU The minimum required CPU for the operating system Memory The minimum amount of required RAM for the operating system Optical drive CD ROM drive Fr
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34. ollowing important points Failure to observe these may not only result in loss of performance but may also cause malfunction or breakdown This machine is a precision device O Handle carefully and never subject the machine to impact or excessive force O Diligently keep clean of cutting waste O Use within the range of specifications O Never attempt to move the tool carriage by hand with undue force O Never needlessly touch anywhere inside the machine except for locations specified in this manual Install in a suitable location O Install in a location that meets the specified conditions for temperature relative humidity and the like O Install in a quiet stable location offering good operating conditions O Never install in out of doors O Never use the machine in an environment where silicone substances oil grease spray etc are present Doing so may cause poor switch contact This machine becomes hot O Never cover the ventilation holes with cloth tape or anything else O Install in a well ventilated location About Tools O Use a cutter that is suitable for the workpiece and the cutting method O The tip of the tool is breakable Handle with care being careful not to drop it 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 1 Great Features Engraving ENGRAVER You can engrave nametags and other plastic plates The character cutter is usually used for engraving Scoring SCORE Thi
35. ome loose Use the appropriate method for the material type to secure the material in place P 27 Loading the Material Is the tool securely tightened so that it will not move or come loose Install the tool securely P 28 Installing a Tool Have the origin been set at correct location Check whether the origin has been set correctly An incorrect ori gin location may result in cutting at an unintended position P 33 Setting the Origin Point Installation is impossible 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 Vista 1 If the Found New Hardware appears click Cancel to close it 2 Click the Start menu then right click Computer Click Properties 3 Click Device Manager The User Account Control appears click Continue The Device Manager appears 4 At the View menu click Show hidden devices 5 In the list find Printers or Other device then double click it When the model name you are using or Unknown device appears below the item you selected click it to choose it 6 Go to the Action menu and click Uninstall 7 In Confirm Device Uninstall window select Delete the driver software for this device then click OK 8 Detach the USB cable connected to the printer and the restart Windows 9 Uninstall the driver Carry out the steps from step 3 in page
36. on 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 When the equipment requires a usb cable it must be shielded type 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 Reglement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada For California WARNING This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm including lead For EU Countries Manufacturer C ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1 6 4 Shinmiyakoda Kita ku Hamamatsu shi Shizuoka ken 431 2103 JAPAN The authorized representative in the EU Roland DG Corporation German Office Halskestr 7 47877 Willich Germany Roland DG Corp has licensed the MMP technology from the TPL Group Table of Contents IN T Ensure Sate USE SOPRAREREREREEBEEPEERELRLEEFPERFETERERFEERLESFEEEFLOTFEFFPEPERBELPFREERAEEFFPERETUHERELOLLAFFTEREREHEEFEFSCRGERRER 3 Important Notes on Handling and Use uussuusnunnnnnnnnnannannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannannnnn
37. s Administrators right 3 From the Start menu click Control Panel From the Hard ware and Sound group click Printer Printer folder opens 4 Click the model name s icon you are using From the Organize menu click Delete The User Account Control appears click Continue 5 A message prompting you to confirm deletion appears Click Yes 6 In the Printers folder right click any location where no printer icon is present From the Run as administrator menu select Server Properties The User Account Control appears click Continue 7 Click the Drivers tab then from the Installed printer drivers list choose the machine to delete Click Remove 8 The Remove Driver And Package appears select Remove driver and driver package Click OK 9 When the prompt message appears click Yes 10 The package and driver to delete are displayed Make sure that what is displayed is the machine you want to delete then click Delete 11 The items that have been deleted are displayed Click OK 12 Click Close on Remove Driver And Package window 4 2 What to Do If 13 From the Start menu choose All Programs then Acces sories then Run and then click Browse 14 Choose the name of the drive or folder where the driver is located 15 Select SETUPEXE and click Open then click OK 16 The User Account Control appears click Allow 17 The Setup program for th
38. s caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or pets About the Symbols The 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 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 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 A To Ensure Safe Use N Incorrect operation may cause injury N WARNING N WARNING Be sure to follow the operation procedures described in this documentation Never allow anyone unfamiliar with the usage or handling of the machine to touch it Incorrect usage or handling may lead to an accident Before attempting cleaning maintenance or attachment or detachment of optional items disconnect the power cord Attempting such operations while the machine is connected to a power source may result in injury or electrical shock Keep children away from the machine The machine includes areas and
39. s scribes the surface of materials such as aluminum or brass An optional diamond scraper that has diamond chips em bedded in its tip of the cutter is used to engrave the surface of the material by scraping This produces a lustrous engraved area and an attractive finish especially when aluminum is used Tools that can be used with the EGX 30A are optionally available from your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer or Roland DG Corp For details see page 46 List of Options 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 2 Part Names and Functions Front Tool carriage Vacuum adapter hose port This is where the dust col lector is attached to take up cuttings while engraving is Tool mounting screw in progress This secures the depth regulator nose or tool adapter in place Table The workpiece to be engraved is mounted Control Panel on this Described on the following page Rear N A z A Dy LJ Power cord connector USB connector Serial connector This is for connecting a This is for connecting a serial RS 232C USB cable compliant cable P 21 Connectingtothe P 21 Connecting to the Computer Computer Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 14 1 2 Part Names and Functions Control Panel ARROW keys rpm knob These are used to move the tool carriage in the direction This sets the spindle of the arrow Hold down the key for faster movement
40. sen 42 Initialization is not performed or initialization fails snenenneennnnneeennenseeennnnnnerennunsnennnnnnnnrennnnnnrrnnnnnnrrnnn 42 Operations are ignored unemmeennsereennsserennnnsereen The spindle doesn t rotate The Material Is Not Cut Correctly Installation is impossible Uninstalling the Driver 4 3 Power Rating and Serial Number Locations 4 4 Interface Specifications Serial Connector A 5 APPENA aneian a aaaea a SEITHER e ea aaa aaa aaa aa ae a a LAStiOF OPC I nE E N ehren Instruction Support Chart Main SpecinNCati M S si ariasi iiaea ntsboatdnbebunscedethdudd abunscadesotudgsbesunsecadedadedsereonsecsiebnbs System Requirements for USB Connection Company names and product name are trademarks or registerd trademarks of their respective holders Copyright 2008 Roland DG Corporation http www rolanddg com Z 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 injury or damage are described as follows About Z WARNING and Z CAUTION Notices A WARNING Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly N CAUTION Note Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effect
41. shapes over a wide surface area With fill engraving that is broader than the diameter of tip of the depth regurator nose the depth regura tor nose may track the surface that has already been cut and cut the surface further How to Remove the Cutter for Engraving Rotate in the direction of the arrow and remove _ ay Engraving tool holder Use the spanner to tighten and secure in place Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting 3 3 Installing a Tool How to Remove the Depth Regulator Nose Rotate in the direction of the arrow line up with the groove Loosen and remove For the Scoring Diamond scraper Use SELECT key to choose SCORE as the mode When performing scoring be sure to purchase the diamond scraper optionally available Procedure a If the depth regulator nose is installed it Loosen the tool mounting screw and should be removed insert the special adapter into the tool carriage Retighten the tool mounting screw to secure in place Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting 31 3 3 Installing a Tool Provisionally tighten the diamond scraper in the engraving tool holder and insert it into the tool carriage 2 Rotate in the direction of Engraving the arrow u ae tool holder Hexagonal gt screw driver lt 1 X Be 1 Turn in the direc tion of the arrow to tighten provi sionally Use the spann
42. speed in rpm SPEED knob SELECT key This sets the cutting This selects the cutting mode The LED speed for the selected mode lights up e ENINAVER N o SELECT IOOO SET SURFACE PAUSE ORIGIN POINT Q SCORE TEST VIEW SET ORIGIN POINT The functions of these keys differ SET SURFACE TEST key depending on whether the key is Pressed briefly When the character cutter has been in pressed briefly and immediately stalled this moves the tool up or down released or held down for a cer Held down for one second or longer Performs test cutting Pressed briefly Pauses operation Held down for two seconds or longer Moves the tool o carriage to the rear right the VIEW position and pauses O operation Peed ORIGIN POINT SET ORIGIN POINT key set surrace Pau briefly a a SE x rest vil Held Pressed briefly Moves the tool carriage to the origin point ai S Held down for two seconds or longer Makes the present Owm position of the tool carriage the origin point Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Installation and Set up 16 2 1 Checking the Included Items The following items are included with the machine Make sure they are all present and accounted for N Character cutter 3 9 3 175 mm Depth regulator nose Diamond scraper adapter Hexagonal screwdriver Pa S Plate Spanner Adhesive sheet Test material Vacuum adapter Hexagonal wrench
43. tool and the hardness of the material Character cutter Engraving ZEC A2025 Resin materials nameplates ENGRAVER Used with the depth regu others e lator nose included Scoring Diamond scraper Diamond scraper Adapter ZDC A2000 ee included Aluminum Brass Material thickness Up to 5 mm 3 16 in Engraving depth Varies according to the type of material To achieve deep engraving on a hard material repeatedly carry out engraving at the same location extending the tip of the cutter slightly with each pass Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting 33 3 3 Installing a Tool Test Cutting The EGX 30A can perform test cutting to check whether cutting conditions are correct Test cutting is also recommended to determine optimal cutting conditions such as the compatibility of the material and tool and the cutting speed If the results of test cutting are less than satisfactory refer to page 33 About Tools and Materials and page 35 Setting Cutting Conditions and redo the settings It may be a good idea to use a blank area of a piece of material or an extra scrap for test cutting Procedure 1 Use the SELECT key to choose the ENGRAVER SCORE cutting mode SELECT O ENGRAVER SCORE The LED for the selected mode lights SELECT up Check again to make sure that the correct material and tool for the selected mode have been loaded and installed Hold down the SET SUR
44. utting waste may get inside the machine and cause fire or electrical shock OD WD 9 9 WD If sparking smoke burning odor unusual sound or abnormal operation occurs im mediately unplug the power cord Never use if any component is damaged Continuing to use the machine may result in fire electrical shock or injury Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer N To Ensure Safe Use A Important notes about the power cord plug and electrical outlet Never place any object on top or subject to damage Zil Never bend or twist with undue force Never pull with undue force Never bundle bind or roll up Never allow to get wet Never make hot Dust may cause fire A To Ensure Safe Use N Warning Labels Warning labels are affixed to make areas of danger immediately clear The meanings ofthese labels are as follows Be sure to heed their warnings Also never remove the labels or allow them to become obscured Caution Entanglement Hazard Never inadvertently allow hands hair clothing such as neckties or the like near rotating parts while in operation Caution Pinching Hazard Contact during operation may cause the hand or fingers to become pinched resulting in injury Important Notes on Handling and Use This machine is a precision device To ensure the full performance of this machine be sure to observe the f
45. uttings may get inside the bearing resulting in a strange noise Because this can also degrade the quality of engraving replacement of the bearing after every 100 hours of engraving is recommended How to Remove the Bearing How to Install the Bearing Screw on the bearing for the depth regulator nose until S this space is approximatel Bearing for depth SS 3 mm 1 8 on y regulator nose OS 3 mm 1 8 in Replacement of spindle belt Please be aware that the replacement of spindle belt is charged even when performed within the unit s warranty period The belt is a part that wears out As a guideline the spindle belt should be replaced after every 2000 hours of use Chapter 4 Appendix 41 42 4 2 What to Do If Initialization is not performed or initialization fails Is anything caught on the tool carriage or table Check whether something has become caught and isimpeding initialization Operations are ignored Is the cable connected Connect the cable securely P 20 Cable Connections Is the power switched on Make sure the ENGRAVER or SCORE LED is on If it is dark press the SELECT key to switch on the power Isn t operation paused When the machine is paused cutting stops and some operations are restricted Cancel the paused state P 37 Pausing Operation Is a large amount of cutting waste present Clean away any cutting waste Clean the area around the tool carriage especiall
46. y carefully P 40 Cleaning Is the driver installed correctly If the connection to the computer is not made in the sequence described the driver may fail to be installed correctly Check again to ensure that the connection was made using the cor rect procedure P 23 Installing the Windows based Driver Are the parameter settings for communication with the computer correct The machine cannot communicate with the computer if the parameters for communication with the computer are not set correctly Switch the power off and back on revise the settings such as the communication parameters for the program you re using to make sure the settings are correct then redo the opera tion from the beginning The spindle doesn t rotate Is a large amount of cutting waste present Clean away any cutting waste Clean the area around the spindle especially carefully P 40 Maintenance The Material Is Not Cut Correctly Is the cutter broken Replace the cutter with a new one Chapter 4 Appendix Are there any cutting waste adhering to the tip of the cutter Remove the cutter and wipe the tip with a soft cloth Is the right combination of tool and material being used Choose the appropriate tool for the material to be cut P 33 About Tools and Materials Has the correct cutting mode been selected Check the SELECT setting on the operation panel Is the material secured in place so that it will not move or c
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