USER'S MANUAL
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1. En Serial cable Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 21 2 4 Installing and Setting Up the Software System Requirements For the latest information see the Roland DG Corp website http www rolanddg com Operating system Windows XP Vista 7 32 bit edition 64 bit 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 Free hard disk space re 35 MB quired for installation 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 this machine and the computer unconnected until you carry out this instal lation operation Failure to follow the correct procedure may make installation impossible Ifany2. OI m Jo Installation and Setup Guide Clicking this button makes the Readme text appear 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 9 Roland Software Click Install of Dr Engrave ERoland EGX 30A Roland Software Package Dr Engrave AAA Windows Driver ld ee http www rolanddg com Install Menu Windows XP Welcome to tho Di Engrave Setup program This The setup program starts Follow the mes program will install Dr Engrave on your computer S e sages to carry out setup and finish setting d 5 strongly raer that you exit all Windows programs u p th e p rog ram elore running this Setup program H H E Windows 7 Vista Click Cancel to quit Setup and then close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program If the UserAccount Control Screen is dis played click Allow or Yes WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and EE The setup program starts Follow the mes Pea olaaa olas colar ced ala sages to carry out setup and finish setting will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law up the program When installation finishes the screen shown at left appears Click Close or OK When all installation finishes click Ea Remove the CD ROM from the CD ROM drive 24
3. 11 When a dialog box prompting you to restartthe PC appears click Yes When the computer restarts the uninstallation is finished When using the CD ROM specify the folder as shown below assuming your CD ROM drive is the D drive D Drivers 25D WIN7X64 64 bit version D Drivers 25D WIN7X86 32 bit version 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 Vista 1 Before you start uninstallation of the driver unplug the USB cables from your computer 2 Log on to Windows as 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 packag
4. Doing so may result in fire electrical shock or injury Entrust repairs to a trained service technician N CAUTION S 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 Install in a location that is level and stable Installation in an unsuitable location may cause an accident including a fall or tip over A To Ensure Safe Use N The cutting waste or workpiece may catch fire or pose a health hazard N WARNING N CAUTION 9 Never attempt to cut magnesium or any other such flammable material Fire may occur during cutting 9 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 ofthe 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
5. and current Use of multiple electrical loads on a single electrical outlet or of a lengthy extension cord may cause fire Power code AC adapter H Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 2 3 Cable Connections Connecting to the Computer USB cable You use a USB cable to connect the machine and 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 gt 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 gt Never connect two or more machines of this model to a single computer gt For the USB cable use the included cable gt Never use a USB hub AN N WE E YA l S IN C lt RA C Grr a FY Ue Y G Y Di AD e DM USB port Ka Computer At this time keep the cable unconnected d 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
6. 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 especially 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 Are there
7. Follow these steps to install the appropriate tool for the task For Engraving Character Cutter Use SELECT key to choose ENGRAVER as the mode 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 O Install the depth regulator nose as Adjust the screw so to make this shown in the figure space 3 mm 1 8 in 3 mm 1 8 in Screw part 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 a a pie Loosen the tool mounting screw and p insert the depth regulator nose in the protrusion with S the groove on the tool carriage 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 3 3 Installing a Tool lei Provisionally tighten the character nn direction l cutter in the engraving tool holder See and install the engraving tool holder Hexagonal on the tool carriage screw driver 1 Turn in the direction of the arrow to tighten provisionally Use the spanner to tighten and secure in plac
8. Slower speed x 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 cutting operation using the software and driver values Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting 35 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 Z WARNING Make the connection while exercising care not to touch the tip of the cutter Contact with the blade may cause injury Z 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 gt Use a vacuum cleaner that allows adjustment of the suction force and is equipped with an o
9. 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 effects 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 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 a
10. any cutting waste adhering to the tip of the cutter Remove the cutter and wipe the tip with a soft cloth Chapter 4 Appendix 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 come 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 The Cutter Gets Off the Right Position or Stops During Engraving Is the cutting speed too fast Set the cutting speed for engraving in accordance with the instructions provided in Cutting Speed on page 35 Other wise the cutter will be misaligned or stop during the output process P 35 Cutting Speed Is the extension amount of the blade too much Ifthe extension amount ofthe blade istoo much the cutter may get stuck during cutting In such case adjust the amount of the blade extension For the acrylic sheet the de
11. tighten and secure in place Hexagonal screw driver 1 mm 1 16 in Hexagonal screw driver Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting Provisionally tighten the diamond scraper in the engraving tool holder and insert it into the tool carriage Loosen the screw for the engraving tool holder and lower the blade of the diamond scraper until it protrudes about 1 mm 1 16 in from the tip of the adapter Tighten the screw securely to secure the tool in place 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 of the 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 Ea ri a O Hold down the SET ORIGIN POINT key until its LED lights up about two seconds The origin point has now been set OO 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
12. use the Software on one computer 2 You are allowed to create a backup copy of the Software The right to keep the 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 hav
13. 025 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 Unit mm Cutting tool diameter L Cutting tool length W Blade width D Blade diameter Chapter 4 Appendix 47 4 5 Appendix Instruction Support Chart The EGX 30A comes with CAMM GL Il 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 Instruction Compatibility AA O OE A AR O OF A CA X OH A CC X Ol A Cl O 00 X cP X OP X CS X OS X DF O OW A DI X PA O DR X PD O DT X PR O EA X PT 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 O IMC SR X 1PZ 6 ER X
14. Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cut ting 3 1 Switching the Power On and Off Switching 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 ENGRAVER SCORE movement of the tool carriage stopped the aper ENGRAVER or 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 9 Material HO Using commercially available double sided tape Double sided tape Bottom of the material d Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting 27 3 3 Installing a Tool The steps for installing a tool are shown below
15. EN 42 Operations Are le ina onoserliareiioenasonaiinajiticrbia condensar cescciaiticdns The Spindle Does Rota ii A iaa 42 The Material Is Not Cut Correctly lt sscsissnssssacssssesestsnsisoncensssssarsussseacssussesaconsssoncensnsgntecsiiagactsassaseccadiseegeasisentecoibecegsnusseseccodiaccets 42 The Cutter Gets Off the Right Position or Stops During Engravlng EEN 42 Installationils Mpossible cocina aniston sitiar siii ainda aiii Uninstalling the Driver EE 4 3 Power Rating and Serial Number Locations ocononccccninnoccconnncconncccnononcnnnonnno rca rc nennen nn 4 4 Interface Specifications nro nnnn cnn nn E Serial CONNECTION A A A E A E E ET A ADO APPO EEN bistof ele E Instruction Support CIAL ssscsceccsssctassssscnesscsdecodesesarsnsscszessusssenseanesadetodessanenssecsdesbusadenenniaiaiesodoisusennssbansapnsiteneenianietednasdcnsenssitasies Main SPECICATION sieer iasi aka ainnise eaei anis ea arestas i eeina ana iiei System Requirements for USB Connection Please read this agreement before unpacking the media Company names and product name are trademarks or registerd trademarks of their respective holders Copyright O 2008 2012 Roland DG Corporation http www rolanddg com AN 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 WARN ING
16. IST TL x CA Compatible Ignored An Compatible with serial cable Ignored with USB cable iaa Incompatible 48 Chapter 4 Appendix 4 5 Appendix Main Specifications Table 305 mm X x 205 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 accuracy 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 Y gt gt 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 IS
17. O 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 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 Computer A model preinstalled with the 32 or 64 bit edition of Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 or a model upgraded from the one preinstalled with Windows XP or any later operation system than Windows XP USB cable Use the included USB cable Chapter 4 Appendix 49 50 51 52 For China PRAGA SE EHS ER E UDS TOME Cr VD O EFE FRIKE PBB O ZRK PBDE O zk Hg f Cd Dit FEL BR AC Ku SAR FELDER Hef CHB RAR OSCH DA FE ETA EET Or KH chte EA E GB T26572 2011 PRERE ME BERL TF o TABA EBD EAB EE HE ASA E GB T26572 2011 BRENNEN TR EEK o AA FER EN NEN ETARA RAR EA PE e A EEE A AREA NADA ANSE IG ARA MAREA RM ARA ED AER EA CERA ZR EE BA R
18. R ASE REGIA E MEE For EU Countries This product must be disposed of separately at your local waste recycling center Do not dispose of in household waste bin Bitte f hren Sie dieses Produkt separat Ihrer rtlichen Entsorgungsstelle zu Bitte nicht mit dem normalen Hausm ll entsorgen Ne jetez pas le produit avec vos ordures m nag res Portez le dans un centre recyclage des d chets Questo prodotto deve essere smaltito negli appositi contenitori per la raccolta differenziata non buttare nel cestino dei rifiuti casalinghi Este producto debe devolverse al centro de reciclaje m s cercano a su domicilio para su correcta eliminaci n No lo tire a la basura Deite fora separadamente este produto no seu centro de reciclagem local N o o deite fora no seu caixote do lixo Lever dit product in bij een lokaal afvalverzamelpunt NIET met normaal huishoudelijk afval afvoeren Dette Produkt skal smides s rskilt v k p den lokale affalds og genbrugsstation M ikke smides ud sammen med almindeligt husholdningsaffald T t tuotetta ei saa h vitt normaalien talousj tteiden mukana vaan se on toimitettava ongelmaj tteiden ker ilypisteeseen h vitett v ksi Produkten m ste kasseras separat p din lokala tervinni
19. 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 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fre quency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
20. 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 articles 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 AN 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 N
21. 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 This 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 47 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 The workpiece to be engraved is mounted Control Panel on this Described on the following page Rear N N 3 DL 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 Co
22. chine next to an electrical outlet Also provide enough empty space to allow immediate access to the electrical outlet gt Never install in a location subject to wide fluctuations in temperature or humidity gt Never install in a location subject to shaking or vibration gt Never install in a location where the floor is tilted not level or unstable gt Never install in a dusty or dirty location or outdoors gt Never install in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near air conditioning or heating equipment gt Never install in a location exposed to considerable electrical or magnetic noise or other forms of electromagnetic en ergy gt 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 0m 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 locati
23. e O Press the SET SURFACE key to lower the tool then loosen the screw for the engraving tool holder Hexagonal screw driver Gently lower the cutter until the tip of Material surface the cutter touches the surface of the material O Tighten the screw securely to secure the cutter in place Hexagonal screw driver Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting 29 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 ofthe 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 S E 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 engrav ing several times increasing 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 wh
24. e Click OK 9 When the prompt message appears click Yes 10 The package and driver to delete are displayed Make sure Chapter 4 Appendix 43 4 2 What to Do If 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 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 SETUP EXE and click Open then click OK 16 The User Account Control appears click Allow 17 The Setup program for the driver starts 18 Click Uninstall to choose it Select the machine to delete then click Start 19 If itis 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 WINVISTAX64 64 bit version D Drivers 25D WINVISTAX86 32 bit version 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 XP 1 Before you start uninstallation of the driv
25. e 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 Cutting waste may get inside the machine and cause fire or electrical shock Q Q Q Q 9 9 Q 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 A 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 A Warning Labels Warning labels are affixed to make areas of danger immediately clear The 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 Entanglement Hazard Never inadvertently allow hands hair clothing such as neckties or the like near rotating parts while in opera
26. e in mind 2 The Company shall not accept any responsibility for the results obtained from using the Software 3 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 1000009794 R4 120725
27. en performing fill engraving flat drag cutting inside the contour lines of characters and 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 es SS Engraving tool holder Use the spanner to tighten and secure in place 30 Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting 3 3 Installing a Tool How to Remove the Depth Regulator Nose Loosen Rotate in the direction of the arrow line up with the groove 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 O If the depth regulator nose is installed it should be removed Retighten the tool mounting screw to secure in place Loosen the tool mounting screw and insertthe special adapter into the tool carriage Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting 31 3 3 Installing a Tool 32 2 Rotate in the direction of Engraving the arrow tool holder x D Hexagonal e screw driver E 1 Turn in the direction of the arrow to tighten L provisionally Use the spanner to
28. er unplug the USB cables from your computer 2 Log on to Windows as Administrators right 3 From the Start menu click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Printers and Faxes 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 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 WINXPX64 64 bit version D Drivers 25D WINXPX86 32 bit version 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 dele
29. ever 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 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 provid
30. gs 38 Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting Chapter 4 Appendix 40 4 1 Maintenance Cleaning A WARNING A WARNING A WARNING N 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 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 gt This machine is a precision device Carry out daily care and maintenance gt Carefully clean away cutting waste Operating the machine with a large amount of cutting waste present may cause malfunction gt Ne
31. he 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 WARNING Wash hands when finished Wash hands with water to remove any adhering cutting chips Z 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 Q O If engraving was performed vacuum up any cuttin
32. instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment Use only UO cables that have been designed and manufac tured specifically for this device For Canada NOTICE This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations 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 For EU Countries Manufacturer 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 Halskestrasse 7 47877 Willich Germany For EU Countries 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 Roland DG Corp has licensed the MMP technology from the TPL Group Table of Contents Table of Contents vecindad 1 A TO Ensu
33. may vary depending on factors such as the sharpness of the tool and the hardness of the material Character cutter Used with the depth regu lator nose included Engraving ENGRAVER ZEC A2025 Resin materials nameplates others etc Diamond scraper Diamond scraper Adapter ZDC A2000 included Aluminum Brass Scoring SCORE 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 O ENGRAVER SCORE SELECT O ENGRAVER SCORE SELECT Use the SELECT key to choose the cutting mode The LED for the selected mode lights up Check again to make sure that the correct material and
34. n 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 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 oe 8600 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
35. ndows 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 43 Uninstalling 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 XP 1 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears click Finish to close it 2 Click the Start menu then right click My Computer Click Properties 3 Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager 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 selec
36. ngscentral Sl ng inte produkten tillsammans med hush llssoporna Mnv Tretagete TO AVTIKEINEVO AUTO OTO Ka TWV ATTOPPINNATWV AQAIP OTE TIG UTTATAPIEG KAI TTPOCKOM OTE TO OTO TOTTIK KEVTPO AVAKUKAWONG 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
37. nnecting tothe 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 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 ENQQAVER N o SELECT 1000 SET SURFACE PAUSE ORIGIN POINT di 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 Wees ORIGIN POINT SET ORIGIN POINT key SET SURFACE rail briefly e a E x rest vila Held Pressed briefly Moves the tool carriage to the origin point ane S Held down for two seconds or longer Makes the present Ow position of the tool carriage the origin point Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Installation and Set up 16 2 1 Checking the Incl
38. older version ofthe Windows driver has been installed make sure to uninstall it first and then to install the latest edition of the Windows driver Otherwise the Windows driver may fail to work properly For information on how to uninstall the Windows driver see Readme txt of the Windows Driver Procedure Log on to Windows as Administrators Insert the Roland Software Package CD ROM into the CD ROM drive Windows Vista and 7 When the automatic playback window appears click Run menu exe The install menu appears on the screen after a short time Click Install of Windows Driver An Installation and Setup Guide matched to the basic software on your computer is displayed Windows Vista or 7 when User Account Control is displayed on the screen click YES FJ 2 5D Driver e gt E 4 Back Forward Font Print 2 5D Driver amp Important Do not connect the milling machine and the computer until after Roland EGX 30A Roland Software Package Install Readme Dr Engrave Windows Driver D http www rolandd t Setup menu 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 This describes how to install and set up the driver Along with this guide a window entitled Driver Setup is displayed Use this window to install the driver
39. ons gt Remove all retaining materials Any that remain may cause faulty operation or breakdown when the power is switched on gt 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 Inadvertent powerup may result in pinched hands or other injury Removing the retainers Front Make sure the power cord is not connected then remove retainers A B and C LUC Retainer A Retainer B Rear Hexagonal driver 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
40. pth that can be engraved at a time is 0 25mm P 28 For Engraving Character Cutter 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 7 1 Use a USB cable to connect the machine and the PC and then turn the machine on 2 If the Found New Hardware wizard appears click Cancel to close it Disconnect any USB cables for printers other than this machine 3 On the taskbar click Start and then right click Computer Click Properties 4 Click Device Manager When the User Account Control dialog box appears click Continue The Device Manager window appears 5 Click Show hidden devices on the View menu 6 Double click Printers or Other devices in the list Click the model name or Unknown device whichever appears below the item you selected 7 Click Delete on the Action menu 8 In the Confirm Device Uninstall dialog box select the Delete the driver software for this device Check box and then click OK to close the device manager 9 Disconnect the USB cable that is connected to the printer and then restart Windows 10 Uninstall the driver Carry out the steps from step 3 in page 43 Uninstalling the Driver Windows 7 to uninstall the driver 11 Install the driver again according to the procedure in page 23 Installing the Windows based Driver Wi
41. re EE 3 Important Notes on Handling and Use uunuensnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 9 Chapter 1 Getting Started ussuusnennnannnnnanannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnn nennen 11 1 1 Great Fealuresinan aeient nase ee lee lei 12 Engraving ENGRAVER ON 12 Scoring ee 12 1 2 Part Names and Functions 1 3 2 EAR 13 OR 13 Reeder 13 Control Palancia aaa insista ani n 14 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup nuusssssssnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannannnnnnnnnnnnn nennen 15 2 1 Checking the Included Items Heeres 16 222 Installations A A a 17 Install AIG PEMA VIF Me A 17 A gEhdeEnTEnee A 19 Ree Ee ET EE 20 Connecting the Power COM s ccseccdsecssssessscsusssssessietenssseandudsadszccosenoundeacsbusscensesedaueceluusssuousstenasbiunssetasebvacst eanssceunsheesuicnconbeiesles 20 Connecting Mee 21 2 4 Installing and Setting Up the Software cnn cn essen nennen nenn 22 System A A 22 The Software You Can Install and Set Up 22 Installing the Windows based Driver Installing the Software Dr Engrave Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting urssrrssnnnssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 25 3 1 Switching the Power On and Oi iaaicccccni ninia 26 SWwitching ON the POWER sesissiassccssssssnnsssscosessnssesascesievozescoasacscadsconadecosasescstusscensosssctcstbsseasouesdeonssdsosseenaueivaciiusco
42. te then specify the folder where you want to expand the downloaded file 44 Chapter 4 Appendix 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 Chapter 4 Appendix 45 4 4 Interface Specifications Serial Connector Standard Transmission method RS 232C specification Asynchronous duplex data transmission 4800 9600 19200 38400 Transmission 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 SE Terminal Sr der Pin connection D sub 9 pin D sub 25 pin ber number b r NC 24 12 NC NC 23 11 NC O O FG NC 22 10 NC e e NC 2119 NC 13 1 13 DTR 20 8 NC ee Q nc 19 7 SG d ES NC 18 6 DSR nc 17 5 cs E NC 16 4 RTS NC 15 3 RXD NC 14 2 TXD 1 FG 46 Chapter 4 Appendix 4 5 Appendix List of Options Item Model number Description Character cutter ZEC A2013 High speed steel Q 3 175 x 114 L x 0 127 W ZEC A2
43. ted 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 44 Uninstalling the Driver Windows XP to uninstall the driver 11 Install the driver again according to the procedure in page 23 Installing the Windows based Driver 4 2 What to Do If Uninstalling the Driver When uninstalling the driver perform following operation Windows 7 1 Turn the machine off and disconnect the USB cable that is connecting the PC and the machine 2 Log on to Windows as an administrator 3 On the task bar click Start METAZA Controller and then Uninstall a program 4 Select the machine s driver that you want to uninstall and then click Uninstall 5 When a message prompting you to confirm that you want to uninstall the driver appears click Yes 6 On the task bar click Start All Programs Accessories Run and then Browse 7 Choose the name of the drive or folder where the driver is located 8 Select SETUP EXE click Open and then click OK 9 When the User Account Control dialog box appears click Allow The driver s installer starts 10 Click Uninstall Select the machine that you want to unin stall and then click Start
44. tion 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 following 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
45. tool for the selected mode have been loaded and installed Required Area 15x 15 mm 5 8 in x 5 8 in 34 Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting Hold down the SET SURFACE TEST key for one second or more Test cutting starts 3 4 Setting Cutting Conditions Spindle Speed NOTICE gt 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 rpm speed 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 Note In performing engraving never set the cutting speed at any faster than that shown in the figure If the cutting speed is too fast Normally you set the value at this position or a slower one When you re using an engraving LA cutter that has a narrow blade the troubles includin E g an inaccurate ZEC A2013 set the value at this output position may occur It may position or a slower one Slower speep Faster even damage the cutter or result in speed speed malfunction of the machine depend ing on circumstances Scoring Faster speed
46. uded Items The following items are included with the machine Make sure they are all present and accounted for N V We Character cutter i 9 3 175 mm Depth regulator nose Diamond scraper adapter Hexagonal screwdriver Sun Plate Spanner Adhesive sheet Test material Vacuum adapter Hexagonal wrench Power cord Roland Software Package 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 tip over 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 A 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 ma
47. ver apply silicone substances oil grease spray etc to the machine Doing so may cause poor switch contact gt 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 cuttings 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 this space is approximatel Bearing for depth AS 3 mm 1 8 ne i regulator nose 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 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 is impeding initialization Operations Are Ignored Is the cable connected Connect the cable securely P
48. verload protector To prevent fire or explosion carefully check the specifications of your vacuum cleaner before use including contacting the manufacturer if necessary gt 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 Ch When the fitting diameters do not match 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 t
49. ysucsbusescoussscqessieai s 26 SWITCHING Ofthe Egeter dree 26 3 2 Before Starting tO Cut een anne 27 E O 27 3 3 INStAMING EC TOON recorra 28 F r Engraving Character Gutter iii diia 28 How to Remove the Cutter for Engraving 30 How to Remove the Depth Regulator Nose 31 For the Scoring Diamond Scraper wssssccasssssessscciiecssosscosdeeciascsssnsesestisesioussenussosdaseibcanstcnuadtascosiesanesdcnideepsdseocodenensuecdbassccosbesite 31 Setting the Origin PONE a a AS e E TE 33 About Tools and Materials sssscssseisissesssssecansssstasessivecanvedsbenessiveesansuastoscsbievepnncniatnesdiveegsseasdinecsbiebepatedsdeaoestiveegspeasduagsdbeaseonedades 33 A ON 34 34 Setting Cutting Conditions tee 35 Spindle SP iii 35 A O A 35 Attaching the Vacuum adapter for Chip OCleanling ENEE 36 3 5 Sending Cutting Data ivi ena 37 S nding Cutting Dti a E ia 37 Changes That Can Be Made While Cutting 37 3 6 Ending Cutting Operations iu een 38 Ending f ie dee ELLE 38 AA AAPP A 39 Kn Maintenance nahen de Nageteecstiseneesdetianeasdeeuenadessiseienestaganessdecdeecadessnnugeetentioge 40 CV ANITA a 40 Table of Contents Replacing the Bearing for the Depth Regulator Nose Replacement OF Spindle Belt vscssssisss sscssnsccasssososasarsusceanscvueasennnnnscidveones cenensseadstenneasebenossaabesbaeadenennssbansasnsiseneeossiasdbvasdassanvsainieee 4 2 What to Do If Initialization Is Not Performed or Initialization Fails E
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