Page 3 - To Ensure Safe Use
1 To Ensure Safe Use About the Power Supply Be sure to read this chapter before use. It contains important notes for using this machine safely. Be sure toobserve the notes when using the machine. This manual uses the following notation for important notes on using the machine safely. Operation and H...
Page 5 - About the Labels Affixed to the AC Adaptor and Unit
3 About the Labels Affixed to the AC Adaptor and Unit Front AC Adaptor In addition to these symbols, the symbol shown below is also used. : Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use. Rating labelUse a rated power supply.
Page 6 - Usage Cautions; About the Installation Site; Operation and Handling; Important Cautions Regarding Laser Light
4 Usage Cautions About the Installation Site Use the machine in an operating environment that meets the following conditions. Temperature: 10 to 40ºC (50 to 104ºF) [25ºC (77ºF) or more recommended]Humidity: 35 to 80% (no condensation) Never use the machine in any of the following situations. • Place...
Page 7 - Table of Contents
5 Table of Contents To Ensure Safe Use ............................................................................................................................... 1 About the Labels Affixed to the AC Adaptor and Unit ..................................................................................
Page 9 - Features; Scanning System
7 What Is the LPX-1200? Features The LPX-1200 is a three-dimensional (3D) scanner that uses a noncontacting laser method to scan the shape of solidobjects. Noncontacting Laser System for Fast, Dependable Scanning You can perform scanning without contact with the scan object, using a laser beam. This...
Page 10 - About the Documentation
8 About the Documentation This machine comes with the following documentation. User's Manual (this document) Read this first. It contains important notes and cautions on usage, as well describing scanning methods, what to do in theevent of a problem, and other information. Dr.PICZA3 Online Help3D Ed...
Page 11 - Names and Functions
9 Names and Functions Front Rear Door When performing scanning, be sure to closethis. The power cannot be switched on whilethe door is open. Opening the door while thepower is on switches off the machine. Table This is the base where you place objectsto be scanned. It rotates during scanning.Never t...
Page 12 - About the Indicator Lights
10 About the Indicator Lights The lighted state of the power button and the movement lights tells you the status of the LPX-1200. Indicator lights Power button Movement lights Dark Dark The power is off. Lit (blue) Flashing two at a time Initialization is in progress. Lit (blue) Dark Scanning is pos...
Page 13 - Preparing the Machine
11 1. Preparing the Machine This section describes what to do when you first open the packing, in- cluding how to connect the machine to a computer and install the pro- grams and the like.
Page 14 - -1 Checking Accessaries
12 1. Preparing the Machine 1-1 Checking Accessaries The following items are packed with the machine. Make sure they are all present and accounted for. AC adaptor: 1 Clay: 1 CD-ROM: 1 User's Manual: 1 Roland Pixform Pro: 1 Power cord: 1
Page 15 - Installation Environment
13 1. Preparing the Machine 1-2 Installing Installation Environment Place in a level, stable location.
Page 16 - Removing the Protective Material; Back of the door; Inside the door
14 1. Preparing the Machine Removing the Protective Material Open the door and remove the protective material. Never touch or try to move and internal equipment other than the head retainer and the screws. The head retainer and packing will be needed if you must repackage the product. Please do not ...
Page 17 - Connecting the Power Cable
15 1. Preparing the Machine Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord and the AC adapter. AC adaptor jack AC adaptor Power cord 1-2 Installing The rear of the machine When you connect the power cable to the machine, the power button and movement lights flash momentarily, but this is normalan...
Page 18 - -3 Installing and Setting Up the Software; Installing the Driver; Procedure
16 1. Preparing the Machine 1-3 Installing and Setting Up the Software Here you connect the machine to your computer and install and set up the included software on the computer, enablingyou to perform scanning with the machine. Installing the Driver Connect the machine to the computer and install t...
Page 24 - What to Do If Installation Is Impossible
22 1. Preparing the Machine What to Do If Installation Is Impossible If installation quits partway through, or if the wizard does not appear when you connect the USB cable, take action asfollows. Procedure 1 If the [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog appears, click [Finish] to close it. 2 Display [Ad...
Page 26 - Installing the Programs
24 1. Preparing the Machine Installing the Programs Install the following programs. Dr.PICZA3 This program enables you to perform scanning using the machine. 3D Editor This program enables you to edit scanned 3D data. LPX Head Move This program enables you to move the head to a fixed position when r...
Page 27 - Making the Settings for Using Dr.PICZA3
25 1. Preparing the Machine Making the Settings for Using Dr.PICZA3 You use the included Dr. PICZA3 program to make the settings that let you perform scanning with the machine. 1 Start Dr.PICZA3. From the [Start] menu, choose [All programs (or Programs)], then [Roland Dr.PICZA3], then [Dr.PICZA3]. 2...
Page 29 - This chapter describes how to create 3D data using the machine and
27 2. Creating 3D Data This chapter describes how to create 3D data using the machine and the included Dr. PICZA3 program.
Page 30 - Prepare the object to be scanned and mount it on the machine.
28 2. Creating 3D Data 2-1 Task Flow This machine can scan three-dimensional shapes using the included Dr. PICZA3 program. To make 3D data obtained byscanning available for use by other programs, you need to convert and save the data using Dr. PICZA3.This section describes the sequence of operations...
Page 31 - -2 Mounting the Scan Object; Preparing the Scan Object; Object size
29 2. Creating 3D Data 2-2 Mounting the Scan Object First, you prepare the object to be scanned. After making sure the object is one that can be scanned, you mount the objecton the machine. Preparing the Scan Object This machine is not able to scan every possible kind of object. Some objects may be ...
Page 32 - Yes; Object material
2. Creating 3D Data 30 2-2 Mounting the Scan Object Yes No Objects that do not passlight Clear or transparentobjects Yes No Brightly colored objects(White, yellow, red, etc.) Dark-colored objects(black, blue, etc.) Yes No Objects of a nonglossymaterial (plaster, wood, ormodeling clay etc.) Glossy an...
Page 33 - Mounting the Scan Object
31 2. Creating 3D Data Mounting the Scan Object Choose the object to be scanned, then mount the scan object. The table rotates during scanning. Using double-sided tape, clay, or the like, fasten the object in place securely so that itwill not fall over or slip. Any slipping of the object makes corre...
Page 34 - -3 Performing Scanning; Basic Scanning
32 2. Creating 3D Data 2-3 Performing Scanning Once you have mounted the object of the machine, you can now perform scanning.Before you start scanning, make sure the door is closed and turn on the machine. Basic Scanning This is the scanning that you perform first after mounting the scan object. The...
Page 37 - Checking the Scanning Results
35 2. Creating 3D Data These move and rotate theperspective, and change theamount of zoom. This changes the viewmethod. The three-dimensionalitem that has beenscanned is called the"object." Dr.PICZA3 Window Scan list This indicates the name of agroup that contains a numberof objects. This in...
Page 38 - -4 Finishing the Data; Selecting and Scanning a Specific Area; Rescan
36 2. Creating 3D Data 2-4 Finishing the Data You take the data from basic scanning and modify it to produce finished data that has the form you want. Selecting and Scanning a Specific Area After the basic scanning, you can select specific areas and performing additional scanning (rescanning). The a...
Page 42 - Creating New Polygons
2. Creating 3D Data 40 Creating New Polygons You can create new polygons using all the scanning points, including the data produced by rescanning. These polygonsare called a "polygon mesh." Creating a polygon mesh can make it possible for you to reproduce cavities and voids inthe object and ...
Page 43 - -5 Saving and Exporting Data; Saving Data; Exporting Data
41 2. Creating 3D Data 2-5 Saving and Exporting Data You can take data obtained by scanning and creating polygon meshes and save it in a file format compatible with Dr.PICZA3. You can also convert (export) data and save it in a file format allowing import into other programs. Saving Data Go to the [...
Page 45 - D-data editing program included with the machine.
43 3. Editing Scanning Results- Using 3D Editor This chapter describes the basic methods of operation for 3D Editor, the 3D-data editing program included with the machine.
Page 46 - -1 What You Can Do Using 3D Editor
44 3. Editing Scanning Results 3-1 What You Can Do Using 3D Editor 3D Editor lets you do things like the following. Enlarge and reduce Deforming operations such as stretching in one direction are also possible. Move and rotate Specifying numerical values for the movement distance and angle of rotati...
Page 47 - -2 Importing and Exporting Data; Importing Scanning Results Immediately
45 3. Editing Scanning Results 3-2 Importing and Exporting Data This section describes how to import and export data using 3D Editor. Importing Scanning Results Immediately In Dr. PICZA3, clicking the [Run 3D Editor] button starts 3D Editor and simultaneously imports the displayed scanningresults. I...
Page 48 - -3 Basic Operations for Objects; How to View the 3D Editor Window
46 3. Editing Scanning Results 3-3 Basic Operations for Objects This section describes the windows in 3D Editor and how to perform simple editing using the program. How to View the 3D Editor Window The 3D Editor window is composed of panels that display the object from four different perspectives at...
Page 49 - Let's Try Editing Data with 3D Editor
47 3. Editing Scanning Results Let's Try Editing Data with 3D Editor Let's try some simple editing. We'll scan an apple with the machine, then try cutting and moving it. The explanations inthis section begin at the point where you have scanned an apple using Dr. PICZA3. Procedure 1 Start 3D Editor. ...
Page 54 - Scanning is impossible.; Other Symptoms
52 4. What to Do If... 4-1 What to Do If... The machine doesn't run. The machine doesn't power up. Are the AC adapter and the power cord connected cor-rectly? • Connect the AC adapter and power cord securely so that they do not come loose. • Unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, then plu...
Page 55 - -2 When Moving the Machine
53 4. What to Do If... 4-2 When Moving the Machine When you move the machine to another location, you use the head retainer to secure the head in place, then repack themachine. To install the head retainer, you must use the included LPX Head Move program to move the head to thelocation where it can ...
Page 59 - -2 Table Dimensional Drawing
57 5. Appendix 9 screw holes (M6, depth 7 mm) ø70 ø130 ø110 ø30 45º 45º 1/1 scale 5-2 Table Dimensional Drawing (Unit: mm)
Page 63 - Roland License Agreement
R1-040317 Please read this agreement carefully before opening the sealed package or the sealed disk package Opening the sealed package or sealed disk package implies your acceptance of the terms and conditions of this agreement. Roland License Agreement Roland DG Corporation ("Roland") grant...
