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Adjusting the Driver Settings

Follow the steps below to set the cutting parameters for the driver.

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In Dr. Engrave, from the [File] menu, select [Print Setup].

The [Print Setup] dialog box appears.

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Make sure the printer name is set to

[Roland EGX-20] (if the printer name

is not [Roland EGX-20], then click the

drop-down arrow and select [Roland

EGX-20]), then click [Properties].

The [Roland EGX-20 on LPT1: Properties]

dialog box appears.

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Click the [Tool] tab.

The [Tool] page appears.

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Change the values for items that need

to be adjusted, then click [OK].

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To return to the [Print Setup] dialog box, click [OK].

Clicking

at the upper right of the dialog box changes the pointer to

, which you can then use to click an

item you want to learn about in detail. A detailed explanation appears.

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Содержание EGX-20

Страница 1: ...al in whole or in part of this manual is prohibited The contents of this operation manual and the specifi cations of this product are subject to change without notice The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible If you find any misprint or error please inform us Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may oc...

Страница 2: ...n void the users authority to operate this equipment Use only I O cables that have been designed and manufac tured specifically for this device For Canada NOTICE This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations AVIS Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Ca nada W...

Страница 3: ... in electronic format PDF files from the setup menu that appears when you insert the RolandSoftwarePackageCD ROMintheCD ROMdriveon yourcomputer LoadtheRolandSoftwarePackageCD ROM in the computer s CD ROM drive and view the manuals in electronic format as required To view a description of the program click the button To view a manual click the button A PDF manual is available for programs listed wi...

Страница 4: ...g the Cutting Parameters 25 Performing Engraving 27 4 Creating a Relief 3D Cutting Mode 28 Removing the Cutter 28 Detaching the Depth Regulator Unit 29 Installing a Cutter 30 Loading Material 31 Setting the Origin Point 32 Creating Data with 3D Engrave 34 Adjusting Cutting 37 Performing Cutting 38 5 More Advanced Operations 39 Using Different Nose Cones for Different Purposes 39 Using the 3D Cutti...

Страница 5: ...t 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 WARNING Never attempt to disassemble repair or modify the machine Doing so may result in fire electrical shock or injury Entrust repairs t...

Страница 6: ...air near the rotating parts while in opera tion Doing so may result in injury When you re finished wash your hands to rinse away all cuttings CAUTION Do not injure or modify the electrical power cord nor subject it to excessive bends twists pulls binding or pinching nor place any object of weight on it Doing so may damage the electrical power cord leading to electrocution or fire When unplugging t...

Страница 7: ...Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings displayed on the AC adapter Handle tool with care Model name In addition to the WARNING and CAUTION symbols the symbols shown below are also used NOTICE Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use To Ensure Safe Use 5 ...

Страница 8: ...s up to a depth of 7 mm to create reliefs and other forms Using 3D Engrave the included 3D engraving program you can easily produces reliefs and other three dimensional engraved forms p 28 Creating a Relief Check the Included Items AC adapter 1 Power cord 1 Cutter 1 with cutter holder Nose cones large 1 medium 1 small 1 The medium one is installed on the machine Adhesive sheet 1 Test use plate mat...

Страница 9: ... Switch Panel Carriage Depth regulator unit Table Z axis light Power light View light Origin Set light Movement button Speed control Spindle Speed control Power button View button Origin Set button Cover Spindle motor Spindle unit Parallel connector AC adapter jack 7 1 Getting Ready ...

Страница 10: ...n used and should not be installed in an area with poor heat radiation characteristics Places with excessive vibration Use within a temperature range of 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F and within a humidity range of 35 to 80 Securely connect the power cord computer I O cable and so on so that they will not be unplugged and cause failure during operation Doing so may lead to faulty operation or breakdown Do ...

Страница 11: ...er you can use either a parallel cable IEEE 1284 compliant The parallel cable is sold separately Use a cable suited to the configuration of the printer port on your computer NOTICE Make the cable connections while the computer and the machine are switched off Computer Amphenol 36 pin connector Printer port AC adapter Power cord AC adapter jack 9 1 Getting Ready ...

Страница 12: ...d View lights light up Peel off the protective paper from both sides of the adhesive sheet Place the adhesive sheet on the table as shown in the figure at right press down on it from above and secure it in place so that it will not peel off NOTICE Be sure the unit is in View status when attaching the adhesive sheet There are holes at the four corners of the table Align the corner of the adhesive s...

Страница 13: ...er holder into the spindle unit from above then turn the cutter holder counterclockwise by hand to secure it in place The spindle unit moves when you do this so insert the included hexagonal screwdriver into the hole in the spindle unit as shown in the figure to keep it from moving The cutter holder is reverse threaded Turn it counterclockwise to tighten Cutter Cutter holder Open the cover for the...

Страница 14: ...This can reduce loss for cutting materials and time Dr Engrave This is used to design text and shapes to engrave on a plate and to send the data to the EGX 20 You can use the TrueType fonts registered in Windows as the font style for text You can even make stroke fonts from TrueType fonts Because you can the outline of an image and convert it to line segments it s also possible to include logos fo...

Страница 15: ... the power to the EGX 20 before you perform installation and setup Installation and set up under Windows 2000 NT 4 0 XP require full access rights for the printer settings Log on to Windows as a member of the Administrators or Power Users group For more information about groups refer to the documentation for Windows If the setup menu does not appear automatically even when the included CD ROM is l...

Страница 16: ...inishes a prompt dialog box appear Click OK When the installation of one program fin ishes installation of the next one starts In the interval until the next setup starts a dialog box showing the progress of process ing is displayed Repeat steps and to install and set up each program When installation of 3D Engrave finishes The EGX 20 Driver Installation dialog box appears Choose the port for conn...

Страница 17: ...installation and setup fin ishes a prompt dialog box appears Click Close When the setup menu screen reap pears click the button Take the CD ROM out of the CD ROM drive 15 2 Installing and Setting Up the Software ...

Страница 18: ...ed straight with the corners and sides of the table NOTICE Large changes in temperature may alter the cutting depth Use care when using near an air conditioner or heater In cases like this reinstall the cutter thereby realigning it with the reference surface Cuttable depth is 0 05 to 1 mm 0 002 to 0 039 in in the Engraving mode Do not attempt cutting that exceeds this depth In the engraving mode f...

Страница 19: ...he center of the movement button for short while 0 6 second or longer The Z axis light illuminates indicating that it is now possible to move the spindle unit up and down Press the lower part of the movement button The spindle unit descends while you hold down the button Movement stops auto matically when the nose cone contacts the plate material so release the movement button The origin point is ...

Страница 20: ...the plate Use the included hexagonal screw driver to tighten the retaining screw for the cutter holder Tighten secure so that the cutter does not come loose during engraving Press the Origin Set button on the switch panel The spindle unit rises 0 5 mm and the Origin Set light goes dark NOTICE Before you install a cutter install the cutter holder P 11 Installing the Cutter Holder Press Press 18 3 C...

Страница 21: ...dle unit you performed operations to move the spindle unit These steps can be summed up as follows The operation differs according to whether the View light and Z axis light on the switch panel are illuminated or dark Changing between the lighted View light indicating View status and dark View light Press the View button on the switch panel When the View light is illuminated You cannot move the sp...

Страница 22: ... box appears Make sure the printer name is set to Roland EGX 20 if the printer name is not Roland EGX 20 then click the drop down arrow and select Roland EGX 20 then click Properties The Roland EGX 20 on LPT1 Properties dialog box appears Measure the size of the plate to en grave with a ruler or the like type in the values in the Width and Length entry boxes then click OK The Print Setup dialog bo...

Страница 23: ...ng Alternatively at the toolbar click then click the text string whose font you want to change Points appear around the text string From the Format menu select Font The Font Select dialog box appears Clicking a font name displays the text in the preview field with the font you chose allowing you to find the font you want After you have selected the font you want click OK In the Font Select dialog ...

Страница 24: ...ting Text Italic Text and Changing the Character Pitch When a text string is displayed with points clicking the text string changes the appearance of the points You can rotate a text string by lining up the pointer with a point and dragging You can also make a text string italic or change the character or line pitch To hide points click in the area outside the points When there are two or more lin...

Страница 25: ...ter cursor appears in the text string Alternatively at the toolbar click then click the text string Points appear around the text string At the toolbar click Alternatively from the Shape menu select Fill The Fill Setup dialog box appears Click Fill to select the check box Pitch istheengravingspacingofthecutter When you re using the included cutter set this to 0 1 When you have finished making the ...

Страница 26: ...he toolbar click then click the text string The character cursor appears in the text string Alternatively at the toolbar click then click the text string Points appear around the text string From the Shape menu select Con vert to Polygon The text string is convert to a shape When the text string is displayed with points clicking on the toolbar displays points at the vertices of the polygon Alterna...

Страница 27: ... Lower the spindle speed Also if there is buildup of melted cuttings in engraved grooves you may be able to remove them by scrubbing with a toothbrush or the like Increasing the spindle speed when using a narrower blade and reducing it when using a thicker blade may produce better results In many cases slower speeds produce attractive finished results but a speed that is too slow may cause melting...

Страница 28: ...e drop down arrow and select Roland EGX 20 then click Properties The Roland EGX 20 on LPT1 Properties dialog box appears Click the Tool tab The Tool page appears Change the values for items that need to be adjusted then click OK To return to the Print Setup dialog box click OK Clicking at the upper right of the dialog box changes the pointer to which you can then use to click an item you want to l...

Страница 29: ...ner to carefully clean away any cuttings remaining on the EGX 20 Emergency Stop If some problem occurs while engraving is in progress and you want to stop the EGX 20 follow the steps below Press the power button on the switch panel If there is a printer icon on the taskbar in Windows double click the icon The progress of printing is displayed Delete the document If the characters of the text are l...

Страница 30: ...for the carriage Use the included hexagonal screw driver to loosen the retaining screw for the cutter holder Grasp the top of the cutter and pull it up and out NOTICE Cuttable depth is 0 05 to 7 mm 0 002 to 0 27 in in the 3D Cutting mode Do not attempt cutting that exceeds this depth The screw is attached to the cutter holder in such a way that it can be loosened but not detachedcompletely Thescre...

Страница 31: ...iage Open the cover for the carriage Use the included small hexagonal wrench to loosen the screw When you do this support the depth regu lator unit with your hand to keep it from falling To install the depth regulator unit pass a pin through the hole insert the unit as far as it will go then tighten the screw Store the depth regulator unit in a safe place to guard against losing it When you switch...

Страница 32: ...ends the View light goes dark Use the movement button on the switch panel to move the spindle unit to about the center of the table Press and hold the center of the movement button for a short while 0 6 second or more TheZ axislightilluminates indicatingthatitisnowpossible to move the spindle unit up and down Press the lower part of the movement button Thespindleunitdescendswhileyouholddownthebutt...

Страница 33: ...use the included adhesive sheet to secure material to engrave to the table on the EGX 20 If the View light is dark then press the View button The carriage moves to the right edge and the table moves to the front the unit goes intoView status and the Power and View lights light up NOTICE Before you load material attach the included adhesive sheet Be sure the unit is in View status when loading mate...

Страница 34: ...he origin point for the height thickness Omitting this operation may result in locations other than the material being engraved Setting the Height Origin Point Refer to Basic Steps for Moving the Spindle Unit on page 19 and move the spindle unit as described below 1 Move the spindle unit to position it at the center of the material 2 Move the spindle unit downward until the cutter is nearly touchi...

Страница 35: ...e cutter is at the lower left corner If the Z axis light on the switch panel is illuminated press and hold the center of the move ment button for a short while 0 6 second or more Make sure the Z axis light is dark then press and hold the Origin Set button for a short while 0 3 second or more Pressing the Origin Set button lights the Origin Set light Make sure the light is illuminated then release ...

Страница 36: ...ol speed depth and so on the data that is output is not affected In 3D Engrave go to the File menu and select Output Device Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears Make sure the printer name is set to Roland EGX 20 if the printer name is not Roland EGX 20 then click the drop down arrow and select Roland EGX 20 then click OK Selecting the Model Select the model name This generates a tool path matc...

Страница 37: ... click the button then click inside the relief area When the character cursor appears type in the text from the keyboard To change the size of shapes or text refer to Working with Text Strings on page 22 Creating a Raised Engraving Relief Add thickness to shapes and text to create a relief Click the shape or text string you want for adding thickness to select it Click the button The Create Relief ...

Страница 38: ...rocess From the Cut menu select Cutting Parameters The Cutting Parameters dialog box ap pears Make the settings for the necessary items for cutting then click OK Click the button When the tool path is created it appears in pink on the 3D screen Draft Cutting and Finishing Cutting has two processes draft cutting and finishing You first create the tool path for draft cutting and carry out cutting Af...

Страница 39: ...te engraving In such cases it may also be necessary to change the cutter to match the composition of the material You need to set cutting parameters that match such changes in the material and the cutter First test cutting using a small relief If smooth cutting is not possible then adjust the settings for the cutting parameters Repeat this process until smooth cut ting is achieved General Suggesti...

Страница 40: ...his time Whenfinishingcuttingends removethematerial PressingtheViewbuttonmovesthecarriagetotheright edge and moves the table to the front allowing you to detach the material from the adhesive sheet Use a toothbrush or the like to carefully brush away any buildup of cuttings on the material or the adhe sive sheet Also use a vacuum cleaner to carefully clean away any cuttings remaining on the EGX 20...

Страница 41: ... cannot be performed Make sure that the nose cone does not become snagged on differences in levels Small size In the engraving mode you can engrave even cylindrical and curved objects Using the small size nose cone in such cases can produce attractive finished results Note however that the greater is the amount of curvature that is the more acute is the angle of the surface the shallow is the engr...

Страница 42: ...he table directly the process involves attaching an acrylic panel or the like and cutting the surface of the panel instead The precision of the surface produced in this way is sufficient to obtain a uniform cutting in depth in the 3D cutting mode You attach the material to the top of the surfaced acrylic panel Requirements for Surfacing Have the following items available Also you use the included ...

Страница 43: ...that it does not slip or come loose 3 Lower the cutter to a height about 1 mm 0 04 in from the surface of the panel 4 Move the cutter to each of the four corners of the panel A through D to determine the corner where the clear ance is the smallest If this is difficult to determine try slipping a stack of several sheetsofpaperinthegapbetweenthecutterandthepanel Use the number of sheets of paper tha...

Страница 44: ...6 0 762 mm Flat cutter blades having a wider tip than general purpose cutters Blade width ZEC A2105 1 52 mm ZEC A2190 1 91 mm ZEC A2230 2 29 mm ZEC A2320 3 175 mm Quarter round types having a larger tip pocket than general purpose cutters and suited to engraving soft material at high speed Blade width ZEC A2013 QR 0 13 mm ZEC A2025 QR 0 25 mm Adhesive Sheet AS 10 10 sheets Replacement Parts ZM 12 ...

Страница 45: ...e Remove the depth regulator unit Also detach the cutter holder and install the burnishing attachment instead The methods for attaching the diamond scraper and setting the origin point are the same as for an ordinary tool Follow the same procedure as for use in 3D cutting mode 2 Program Operation Program operation is similar to the procedure for creating a nameplate Use Dr Engrave For the cutting ...

Страница 46: ...to check the number of hours that the spindle motor has been powered 1 While holding down the View button on the switch panel insert the AC adapter into the EGX 20 The illumination and flashing of the Z axis light Power light View light and Origin Set light show how many hours the unit has been powered up 2 After you have verified the time press the View button This switched off the power Less tha...

Страница 47: ...nect the AC adapter from the machine reconnect it then turn on the power The depth gradually changes during engraving This can be caused by large changes in temperature due to a heater or the like Wait for the temperature to stabilize then reinstall the blade The depth is uneven or unattractive Theinstalledcuttermaybeloose Tightensecurelyusingthehexagonalscrewdriver Alsotightenthecutterholdersecur...

Страница 48: ...nt is too far toward the back or right side of the table Set the origin point again The spindle motor does not turn In the Properties dialog box of the printer setting on the Options page there is a setting called Engrave with spindle motor stopped Check this Applying lubrication may lead to buildup of cuttings that then hardens Clean away using a brush or the like The spindle motor may have reach...

Страница 49: ...Spindle Speed control Indicators Z axis light Power light View light and Origin Set light Power supply Dedicated AC adapter Input AC 100 to 240 V 10 50 60 Hz Output DC 19 V 2 1 A Power consumption Maximum during operation 0 6 A at 100 V 0 27 A at 240 V Operating noise level Standby Less than 45 dB A No load operation Less than 70 dB A according to ISO 7779 External dimensions 515 2 W x 368 3 D x 2...

Страница 50: ... la raccolta differenziata non buttare nel cestino dei rifiuti casalinghi Este producto debe devolverse al centro de reciclaje más cercano a su domicilio para su correcta eliminación No lo tire a la basura Deite fora separadamente este produto no seu centro de reciclagem local Não o deite fora no seu caixote do lixo Lever dit product in bij een lokaal afvalverzamelpunt NIET met normaal huishoudeli...

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