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Chapter 2  Installation and Setup

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

Free hard-disk space re-

quired for installation

25 MB

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.

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Summary of Contents for EGX-30A

Page 1: ...d DG Corp is prohibited The contents of this document and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage relati...

Page 2: ...rmful 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...

Page 3: ...the Software Dr Engrave 24 Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting 25 3 1 Switching the Power On and Off 26 Switching On the Power 26 Switching Off the Power 26 3 2 Before Starting to Cut...

Page 4: ...s 45 Serial Connector 45 4 5 Appendix 46 List of Options 46 Instruction Support Chart 47 Main Specifications 48 System Requirements for USB Connection 48 Please read this agreement before unpacking th...

Page 5: ...ect 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 det...

Page 6: ...city 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 i...

Page 7: ...the health The cutting waste or workpiece may catch fire or pose a health hazard Danger of pinching entanglement and burns WARNING Never attempt operation while wearing a necktie necklace loose cloth...

Page 8: ...t 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 an...

Page 9: ...d electrical outlet Never place any object on top or subject to damage 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 h...

Page 10: ...ever remove the labels or allow them to become obscured Warning Labels Caution Pinching Hazard Contact during operation may cause the hand or fingers to become pinched resulting in injury Caution Enta...

Page 11: ...y touch anywhere inside the machine except for locations specified in this manual Install in a suitable location Install in a location that meets the specified conditions for temperature relative humi...

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Page 13: ...Chapter 1 Getting Started 11...

Page 14: ...l 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 e...

Page 15: ...take up cuttings while engraving is in progress Control Panel Described on the following page Table The workpiece to be engraved is mounted on this Tool carriage Serial connector This is for connectin...

Page 16: ...Moves the tool carriage to the rear right the VIEW position and pauses operation The functions of these keys differ depending on whether the key is pressed briefly and immediately released or held do...

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Page 18: ...machine Make sure they are all present and accounted for Character cutter 3 175 mm Depth regulator nose Diamond scraper adapter Hexagonal screwdriver Spanner Adhesive sheet Test material Vacuum adapt...

Page 19: ...occur Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock 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 eve...

Page 20: ...e 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...

Page 21: ...retaining materials are required when moving the machine to a different location Store them carefully so that they do not get misplaced WARNING Carry out these operations before you connect the power...

Page 22: ...d with the machine Doing so may lead to fire electrical shock or electrocution WARNING Handle the power cord plug and electrical outlet correctly and with care Never use any article that is damaged Us...

Page 23: ...connection without doing so may cause driver installation to fail and make use impossible Never connect two or more machines of this model to a single computer For the USB cable use the included cabl...

Page 24: ...or 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 co...

Page 25: ...ed If you re usingWindows 2000 the Installation and Setup Guide and the Driver Setup appear Follow the instructions in the Installa tion and Setup Guide to finish install ing After installation is com...

Page 26: ...ing up the program Windows Vista The User Account Control appears click Allow The setup program starts Follow the mes sages to carry out setup and finish setting up the program When installation finis...

Page 27: ...Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cut ting 25...

Page 28: ...lashes And the tool carriage moves to the left rear and then to the inner right hand side After the movement of the tool carriage stopped the ENGRAVER or SCORE LED lights up This operation is called i...

Page 29: ...wn 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...

Page 30: ...ol carriage to a position over the material surface then install the cutter Procedure Install the depth regulator nose as shown in the figure Loosen the tool mounting screw and insert the depth regula...

Page 31: ...the engraving tool holder Gently lower the cutter until the tip of the cutter touches the surface of the material Tighten the screw securely to secure the cutter in place Hexagonal screw driver Materi...

Page 32: ...r How to Remove the Cutter for Engraving 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 Spann...

Page 33: ...coring be sure to purchase the diamond scraper optionally available Procedure Loosen the tool mounting screw and insert the special adapter into the tool carriage If the depth regulator nose is instal...

Page 34: ...de 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 1 mm 1 16 in Hexagonal screw driver Hexagonal screw d...

Page 35: ...ials 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 tool and the...

Page 36: ...fer 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 cuttin...

Page 37: ...tware 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 E...

Page 38: ...n 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 Use a vacuum cleaner that allows...

Page 39: ...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...

Page 40: ...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 a...

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Page 42: ...use 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 C...

Page 43: ...s of engraving is recommended 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...

Page 44: ...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 pl...

Page 45: ...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 Prog...

Page 46: ...tmeetstherequire ments for voltage frequency and amperage given here Serial Number This is required when you seek maintenance servicing or support Never peel off the label or let it get dirty Power Ra...

Page 47: ...0 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 Signal n u m ber Terminal number Signal n u m ber Pin connection NC 25...

Page 48: ...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 D...

Page 49: ...on please contact the nearest Roland DG Corp dealer or distributor mode 2 Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility Instruction Compatibility AA ER X OE AR ES X OF CA X EW X OH CC X FT X OI...

Page 50: ...cators 2 PAUSE VIEW ORIGIN POINT SET ORIGIN POINT Mode indicators 2 ENGRAVER SCORE Control keys SET SURFACE TEST PAUSE VIEW ORIGIN POINT SET ORIGIN POINT SELECT Power requirements Dedicated AC adapter...

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Page 52: ...es 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 othe...

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