Roland MPX-50 manual

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For Canada CLASS A NOTICE This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. CLASSE A AVIS Cet appareil num é rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R è glement sur le mat é riel brouilleur du Canada. For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERF[...]

1 T able of Contents T o Ensure Safe Use ........................................................ 2 About the Labels Affixed to the Unit ....................... 4 What's Metaza? .............................................................. 5 How Metaza W orks ............................................. 5 Part Names .........................[...]

2 T o Ensure Safe Use Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly . About and Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly . * Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects[...]

3 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. Install on a stable surface. Failure to do so may result in falling of the unit, leading to injury . Do no[...]

4 About the Labels Affixed to the Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product. The following figure describes the location and content of these messages. Rating label Do not use with any electri- cal power supply that does not meet the ratings dis- played on the AC adapter . : Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malf[...]

5 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking What's Metaza? Metaza (the MPX-50) is a metal printer . It can mark photographs, drawings, text, and the like on the surfaces of flat metal and plastic. For more information about materials that can be marked, see Part 2, "1-1 Preparing the W orkpiece for Marking." How Metaza Works Metaza uses a dia[...]

6 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking Part Names Cover Close the cover when performing marking. Base Y ou can detach this from the machine. A workpiece is loaded on the base. Y ou can secure it in place without using commercially available adhesive tape. ST ANDBY LED This lights up when the power is on. When it is flashing, it indicates that an error [...]

7 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking Checking the Accessories Part 1 1 What to Do Before Marking The following items are packed together with the unit. Check the following to make sure that you received all the items that were shipped along with the unit. AC adapter Power cord Roland software package for METAZA CD-ROM User's manual Marking mater[...]

8 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking Setting Up and Connection 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. Install on a stable surface. Failure to do so may result in falling of the unit, leading to injury . NOTICE When moving the machine, as shown in the fig[...]

9 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking 1 Connect the commercial printer cable to computer and MET AZA. 2 Connect power cord to AC adapter . 3 Connect AC adapter to AC adapter jack. 4 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.[...]

10 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking Installing the Software A driver must be installed in order to operate Metaza. Follow the steps below to install. Installing the Driver * This driver is only for W indows 98/95. 1 Switch on the computer and start W indows. 2 Place the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The Setup menu appears automatically . 3 C[...]

11 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking 4 Make sure the settings are correct. Click [Close] and finish setting up the driver . Continue with installing and setting up Dr . MET AZA. If you aren't setting up Dr . MET AZA, take the CD out of the CD-ROM drive.[...]

12 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking System requirements Computer Personal computer running W indows 95 or W indows 98 CPU If you're using W indows 95: i486SX or better (Pentium 100MHz recommended) If you're using W indows 98: i486DX or better (Pentium 100MHz recommended) System Memory If you're using W indows 95: 8 MB or more (64 MB [...]

13 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking Dr . MET AZA Settings When you finish installing the Dr . MET AZA, continue by making the following settings. Be sure to make the settings before use. 1 Click [Start] and point to [Programs]. Point to [Roland Dr . MET AZA] and click [Dr . MET AZA]. 2 From the [File] menu, click [Print Setup...]. The [Print Setup][...]

14 Part 2 Performing Marking 1. Getting Ready to Perform Marking Part 2 2 Performing Marking Before you start marking, have on hand a workpiece and an image for marking. 1-1 Preparing the W orkpiece for Marking Provide a workpiece that meets all of the following conditions. Correct marking is not possible if even one of the conditions is not satisf[...]

15 Part 2 Performing Marking About the Marking Area The marking area of the Metaza MPX-50 is as shown below . Hardness of surface to mark V ickers hardness (HV) of 200 or less * Note that materials which may crack or split by marking (such as glass, stone, precious stones, china, and porcelain) cannot be marked even if hardness is within the preced[...]

16 Part 2 Performing Marking 1-2 Preparing the Image Prepare an image (such as a photograph or drawing) for marking. V ector data cannot be used. Provide bitmap data. Bitmap data in JPEG or BMP format can be used with Dr . MET AZA. If you're using a commercially available program to prepare the data, refer to the program documentation. [Defini[...]

17 Part 2 Performing Marking 2. Loading the W orkpiece 1 Open the cover . 2 Grasp the base on both sides and pull back toward you to remove. 3 Place the workpiece so that the center of the place to mark is aligned with the center of the scale. Important! Powder or dust on the adhesive sheet can reduce the sheet's adhesive force, making it impo[...]

18 Part 2 Performing Marking 4 Press down on the workpiece gently to secure it in place. Pressing down forcefully may make it difficult to remove the workpiece from the base. 5 Loosen the screw and press down from above with the leveler . Press down until the leveler completely touches the top surface of the base. There is no need to use excessive [...]

19 Part 2 Performing Marking Congratulation 30 mm (1-1/8 in.) 3. Performing Marking This section explains the steps of actual marking, using the brass medallion shown below as an example. 3-1 Creating Marking Data Create the data for marking the workpiece. Import the photograph (or drawing) you prepared in "1. Getting ready to perform marking,[...]

20 Part 2 Performing Marking Names and Functions of Dr . MET AZA's Scr een Items Menu Bar Runs the various commands for Dr . MET AZA. T oolbar The toolbar is provided with buttons for running Dr . MET AZA commands such as [Open...] and [Save]. Moving the mouse pointer over a button displays a brief description of the button's function. St[...]

21 Part 2 Performing Marking Decide on the Size and Shape of the Workpiece Enter the size (outer dimensions) of the workpiece, and choose the shape. In this example, enter a size of 30 mm by 30 (1-1/8 in. by 1-1/8) shape, and choose a circle as the shape. 1 From the [File] menu, click [New ...]. The [Material Setup] dialog box appears. 2 Enter the [...]

22 Part 2 Performing Marking Import an Image Import the image of the photo or drawing, then adjust the size and position. 1 From the [File] menu, click [Import]. The [Open] dialog box appears. 2 Click the drop-down arrow for "Files of type," then select the file format of the image. 3 Select the desired file, then click [Open]. The specif[...]

23 Part 2 Performing Marking Add Text Add text to the image. 1 Click . 2 Click the location where you want to insert text. The [T ext Properties] dialog box appears. 3 Enter the text in [T ext]. In this example, enter "Congratulation" as the text. 4 Click [Change Font...]. The [Font] dialog box appears. 5 Choose the font, style, and size,[...]

24 Part 2 Performing Marking 6 Check the sample at the bottom of the dialog box, and if it's as you want it, click [OK]. 7 Drag the text to position it at the desired location. Save the file When you're finished creating the marking data, save it in a file. 1 From the [File] menu, click [Save]. The [Save As] dialog box appears. 2 Choose w[...]

25 Part 2 Performing Marking 3-2 Checking the Marking Results Before Marking (Preview) Y ou can see an on-screen preview of the image after marking before you actually start marking. Y ou can brightness and contrast of the image while viewing the expected results on the screen. 1 From the [File] menu, click [Print Preview ...]. The [Preview] window[...]

26 Part 2 Performing Marking 3-3 Starting Marking Operate Dr . MET AZA to send marking data to Metaza. 1 If the power to Metaza is off, press the [ST ANDBY] key to switch it on. Power-on initialization is performed, then operation stops. 2 From the [File] menu, click [Print]. The [Print] dialog box appears. 3 Click the drop-down arrow for "Nam[...]

27 Part 2 Performing Marking Stop Marking T o stop marking partway through, carry out the steps below . 1 Click [Start]. Point to [Settings] and click [Printers]. 2 Double-click the [Roland MET AZA MPX-50] icon. 3 From [Printer] menu, click [Purge Print Jobs] or [Cancel] to stop sending data. 4 Even when transmission of marking data is stopped, Met[...]

28 Part 2 Performing Marking Driver Settings Refer to this description for making settings for items other than the ones described earlier . Enter the size of the marking area. This corrects misalignment of the centerpoint. For more informa- tion, see Part 5 "The marked location isn't where desired." This chooses the units of measure[...]

29 Part 2 Performing Marking This adjusts the tilt of the base. Enter the values taken from the results of marking the test pattern. This marks the test pattern for adjusting tilt using Metaza. For information about how to adjust the tilt of the base, see Part 5, "The image at the same location is always too light (or too dark), or the image i[...]

30 Part 2 Performing Marking 4. Finishing When marking ends, remove the workpiece and switch off the power . 1 Grasp the base on both sides and pull back toward you to remove. 2 Remove the workpiece from the base. If the workpiece is dif ficult to detach, inserting a thin, flat object (such as a piece of sheet metal or a piece of stiff paper) betwe[...]

31 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide Adding a W orkpiece Shape Part 3 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide If you want to use a workpiece having a shape other than a circle (ellipse), quadrilateral, or diamond, you need to add the shape. Y ou can use either of two methods to register a shape with Dr . MET AZA. Acquiring the shape of a workpiece with a scanner Creating the[...]

32 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide 5 In the [Add Material] dialog box, for [Resolution], enter the same value as the resolution you specified with the scanner driver when performing scanning. 6 T ype a name of shape. Creating the Shape Using a Commercial Paint-type Program Y ou can use a commercial paint-type program to create a shape, then register it w[...]

33 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide 2 Click the drop-down arrow for "Files of type," then select the file format of the image. 3 Select the desired file, then click [Open]. The [Add Material] dialog box appears. 4 T ype a name of shape. 5 Enter the size of the workpiece, then click [Add].[...]

34 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide T rimming an Image This specifies the range of the image to import into Dr . MET AZA. Y ou can trim an original image to leave just the required portion. 1 Click and click the image. 2 From the [Object] menu, click [T rimming]. The [T rimming Picture] dialog box appears. If you're not satisfied with the trimming ar[...]

35 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide Creating a Decorative Frame Around an Image Y ou can use the Frame feature to achieve an effect like placing a photo or painting in a frame. Choose the one you want from among the registered frame shapes and colors. 1 From the [Object] menu, click [Frame]. The [Frame] dialog box appears. 2 Click on a frame pattern to ch[...]

36 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide 3 T o change the frame size, drag the pointers ( ). 4 T o change the frame location, drag the frame.[...]

37 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide Registering a Frequently Used Image (Symbol) Y ou can register often-used images, such as company or organization logos, as symbols. Registering a image that allows wide use can reduce image-importing operations, boosting task efficiency . 1 From the [Object] menu, click [Add Parts] - [Symbol]. The [Open] dialog box app[...]

38 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide Importing an Image from a Scanner If you have a TW AIN_32-compliant scanner , you can call up the scanner driver from Dr . MET AZA. For information on connecting a scanner and installing the scanner driver , refer to the user's documentation for the scanner . 1 From the [File] menu, click [Acquire...]. The screen f[...]

39 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide Adding a Hand-drawn Image or T ext Y ou can use the mouse to write text or draw a picture by hand and add it to the acquired image. T o acquire a picture or text drawn or written on paper , see "Importing an Image from a Scanner ." 1 Click . 2 Drag the mouse to draw the picture or write text. 3 T o change the [...]

40 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide Adding a Symbol Image This adds images registered as symbols to the editing screen. 1 From the [Object] menu, click [Symbol]. The [Symbol] dialog box appears. 2 Click on a symbol image to choose it, then click [Insert]. The symbol is inserted in the editing screen.[...]

41 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide 3 T o change the image size, drag the pointers ( ). 4 T o change the image location, drag the image.[...]

42 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide Registering Y our Own Original Frames Y ou can use a commercial paint-type program to create a shape yourself, then register it with Dr . MET AZA. V ector data cannot be registered. Prepare bitmap data in BMP or JPEG format. Tip For frames, we recommend using images that meet the following conditions. Use images that do[...]

43 Part 4 Maintenance Part 4 4 Maintenance NOTICE When cleaning, turn off the power . Never lubricate the mechanisms. Do not clean with solvents (such as benzine or thinners). Cleaning the Adhesive Sheet If the adhesive force of the adhesive sheet declines, or if the sheet becomes extremely dirty , then wash the sheet. 1 Press the [ST ANDBY] key to[...]

44 Part 4 Maintenance 5 When you use a neutral detergent, rinse thoroughly with water so that no detergent remains on the surface of the sheet. 6 Allow the adhesive sheet to dry . Place out of direct sunlight until completely dry . Never mount on the base while still wet. 7 W ith the scale facing up, align the rounded corner on the adhesive sheet w[...]

45 Part 5 T roubleshooting Part 5 5 T roubleshooting Metaza doesn't run when marking data is sent. What to check Remedy Is the power for MET AZA switched on? Press the [ST ANDBY] key to switch on the power. Is the cable connected? Check whether the printer cable is loose or detached. If the cable is loose or detached, switch off the power and [...]

46 Part 5 T roubleshooting Machining is performed, but marking is not possible. What to check Remedy Is the workpiece loaded at the correct location? If empty marking is being performed at a location other than where the workpiece is loaded, reload the workpiece. Does the workpiece to mark meet the "Conditions for materials that can be marked&[...]

47 Part 5 T roubleshooting Images are unattractive -- uneven. What to check Remedy Is the marking surface slightly uneven? Replace with a workpiece having a level marking surface. The marking surface is not uneven, but image darkness is uneven. Make the following settings for the Metaza driver and perform overstriking with the workpiece loaded at t[...]

48 Part 5 T roubleshooting 4 Click [T est print]. The test pattern is marked on the workpiece. 5 Grasp the base on both sides and pull back toward you to remove. 51 0 10 15 15 20 20 5 5 5 10 15 20 10 15 20 6 Use the scale to read and note down locations where the test pattern is not continuous or not visible. Note down the values in all four direct[...]

49 Part 5 T roubleshooting The marked location isn't where desired. The center of the base scale may not coincide with Metaza's marking origin point. T o correct displacement between the scale center and the marking origin point, follow the steps below . 1 Load an unneeded workpiece that will not be used for marking on the base. Prepare a[...]

50 Part 5 T roubleshooting 7 Click the [Material] tab. 8 Enter the dimensions of the displacement you noted in step 5 as the [Offset] width and length. Important! When you open the properties for a driver from a program such as Dr . MET AZA, any values you set are temporary , and are not saved. T o save the settings for driver properties, go into t[...]

51 Specifications Main Unit Specifications Printing method Impact (single-dot configuration) Resolution 203 dpi Printing area 80 mm x 80 mm (3-1/8 in. x 3-1/8 in.) Printable material Gold, silver , copper, platinum, brass, aluminum, iron, stainless steel, etc. (V ickers hardness [HV] of the marking surface must be 200 or less.) Loadable material si[...]

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