Roland MPX-70 - Manual

To Ensure Safe Use 5 The head area becomes hot WARNING Never touch the head immediately afterprinting has finished. Doing so may cause burns.

To Ensure Safe Use 6 Warning Label Warning label is affixed to make areas of danger immediately clear. The meaning of the label isas follows. Be sure to heed its warnings.Also, never remove the label or allow it to become obscured. Caution: High TemperatureNever touch immediately after printing.

7 Important Notes on Handling and Use This machine is a precision device. To ensure the full performance of this machine, be sure toobserve the following important points. Failure to observe these may not only result in loss ofperformance, but may also cause malfunction or breakdown. This machine is...

Chapter 1 Getting Started 10 1-1 About the Machine Features This machine is a metal printer. It prints images by striking detailed points using a marking pin mounted in a head.

1-1 About the Machine Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Names and Functions Main Unit Head Adhesive sheet Material is placed on the adhesive sheet, which then holdsthe material in place. This lets you immobilize objectswithout having to use commercially available tape or thelike. Head unit This moves up ...

1-1 About the Machine Chapter 1 Getting Started 12 Marking pins Nine pins are arranged in the head. Printingis performed using one of these pins. Head

Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 1-2 About the Documentation Included Documentation The following documentation is included with the machine. MPX-70 User's Manual (this manual) This explains how to install and set up the machine, how to install and set up the software, how to perform printing,and other ...

Chapter 1 Getting Started 14 1-3 Checking the Included Items The following items are included with the machine. Make sure they are all present and accounted for. Power cord User's manual (This document) CD-ROM USB cable AC adapter Test-use printing material

Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Print 16 2-1 Installation Deciding On an Installation Site Install the machine on a stable base in a stable location. Also, use the machine in a location having the correctoperating environment (temperature of 10 to 30 ° C and relative humidity of 35 to 80% [with no conden...

2-1 Installation Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Print 17 Removing the Protective Material Protective material is attached to protect the machine from vibration and the like during transportation. Remove thisonce the machine is installed. ➢ Be sure to remove the protective material. Any that remains may ...

Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Print 18 2-2 Connecting the Cables Connecting the Power Cord 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. Important Notes on the Power Cor...

2-2 Connecting the Cables Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Print 19 Connecting to the Computer You make the connection to the computer using the included USB cable.Be sure to make the connection between the machine to the computer during the course of installing the driver.Driver installation may fail and...

Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Print 20 2-3 Installing and Setting Up the Software Overview of the Included Software The included CD-ROM contains the following software. Dr. METAZA2 This is a program for printing images on the surface of printing material using this machine. It enables you import andcro...

2-3 Installing and Setting Up the Software Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Print 21 Installing the Driver Never make the connection to the computer before installing. Keep the machine and the computer unconnected until you carry out this installation operation. Failure to followthe correct procedure may ...

2-3 Installing and Setting Up the Software Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Print 22 Installing Dr.METAZA2 Procedure ➊ ➀ Display the setup menu. ➁ Click [Dr.METAZA2 Install]. ➋ Thereafter, follow the instructions in the messages to complete installation and setup. Installing MPX-70 Head Manager Procedure ...

Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Print 23 2-4 Dr. METAZA2 Settings Making the Setting for the Printer After you finish installing and setting up Dr. METAZA2, continue by making the setting for the printer. Be sure to makethe setting before use. Procedure ➊ Click [Start], then click [All Programs] (or [Pro...

Chapter 3 Performing Printing 26 3-1 Switching the Power On and Off Switching the Power On and Off Before You Switch On the Power Before you switch on the power, be sure to loosen the knob and raise the head.Otherwise the head may scrape and damage the adhesive sheet. Switching On the Power ➀ Open t...

Chapter 3 Performing Printing 27 3-2 Starting Dr. METAZA2 Starting Dr. METAZA2 Click [Start], then click [All Programs] (or [Pro-grams]).Click [Roland Dr. METAZA2], then click [Dr.METAZA2]. After the opening screen, the screen for Dr. METAZA2 appears. Names and Functions of Dr. METAZA2 Screen Items ...

Chapter 3 Performing Printing 28 3-3 Getting Ready to Print The Printing Area The machine's printing area is as follows. Preparing Material to Print Prepare material that meets all of the following conditions.Loading material that is larger or thinner than this may cause the material to warp during ...

3-3 Getting Ready to Print Chapter 3 Performing Printing 29 Hardness of surfaceto print C r o s s - s e c t i o n o fprinting material Vickers hardness (HV) of 200 or less* Note that materials which may crack or split by printing (such as glass, stone, preciousstones, china, and porcelain) cannot be...

Chapter 3 Performing Printing 30 3-4 Loading Material Mounting Material on the Table Procedure ➊ ➀ Open the cover. ➁ Loosen the knob. Loosen just enough for the head unit to rise. ➂ Press the Power/Movement button to move the table to the front of the machine. ➋ Place the material on the table and p...

3-4 Loading Material Chapter 3 Performing Printing 31 ➌ Press the Power/Movement button. The table moves to the center. ➍ ➀ Press the location shown in the figure to lower the head unit slowly to where it touches the material. ➁ Keeping the area shown in the figure clamped, turn the knob to secure t...

Chapter 3 Performing Printing 32 3-5 Creating Printing Data This section describes how to create data, using printing of a plate like the one shown below as an example. Step 1 : Decide on the Size and Shape of the Material Important Notes on Printing Be sure to ensure a margin of 1 mm or more at eac...

3-5 Creating Printing Data Chapter 3 Performing Printing 33 Step 2 : Import the Image Here you import the image to print. Prepare an image file to import. Procedure ➊ Go to the [File] menu and click [Import]. The [Open] dialog box appears. ➋ ➀ At [Look in], select the location of the file. ➁ At [Fil...

3-5 Creating Printing Data Chapter 3 Performing Printing 34 Step 3 : Save the File Save the printing data in a file. Procedure ➊ Go to the [File] menu and click [Save As]. The [Save As] dialog box appears. ➋ ➀ For [Save in], specify where to save the file. ➁ Type in a file name. ➂ Click [Save].

Chapter 3 Performing Printing 35 3-6 Starting Printing Starting Printing Procedure ➊ Go to the [File] menu and click [Print]. The [Print] dialog box appears. ➋ ➀ Make sure [Roland MPX-70] is chosen as the printer name. ➁ Click [Properties]. ➌ ➀ Click the [Image Correction] tab. ➁ Select [Material]. ...

3-6 Starting Printing Chapter 3 Performing Printing 36 ➍ Click [OK]. The printing data is sent to the machine and printingstarts. ➎ ➀ After printing has finished, open the cover. ➁ Loosen the knob. ➂ Detach the material. If the material is difficult to detach, inserting a thin, flat object (suchas a...

3-6 Starting Printing Chapter 3 Performing Printing 37 Stopping Printing Operations ➊ Windows XP Click [Start], then click [Control Panel].Click [Printers and Other Hardware], then click [Printers and Faxes]. Windows 98 SE/Me/2000 Click [Start].Click [Settings], then click [Printers]. ➋ Double-click...

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations 40 4-1 Tips and Tricks for Image Layout Tips and Tricks for Image Layout Lay out the image and create data like the following. Completed view Step 2 : Adjust the Location and Size ofthe Image ☞ p 42 "Step 2 : Adjust the Location and Size of the Image" Step ...

4-1 Tips and Tricks for Image Layout Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations 41 Step 1 : Cut Out the Required Image Trim the original image to leave just the required portion. ➊ ➀ Click . ➁ Click the image. ➋ At the [Object] menu, click [Trimming]. The [Trimming Picture] dialog box appears. ➌ ➀ Click [Fr...

4-1 Tips and Tricks for Image Layout Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations 42 Step 2 : Adjust the Location and Size of the Image Adjust the layout and the size of the image. Keep adjusting the location and size until you achieve the layout you want. Adjusting the Location Click , then click the image. ...

4-1 Tips and Tricks for Image Layout Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations 43 Step 3 : Enclose the Image in a Circle Use a frame to enclose the image in a circle. ➊ At the [Object] menu, click [Frame]. The [Frame] dialog box appears. ➋ ➀ For the frame, select [03]. ➁ Click [Insert]. A frame is inserted...

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations 44 4-2 Tips and Tricks for Text Layout Tips and Tricks for Text Layout Arrange text and create data like that shown in the figure. Dr. METAZA2 screen Dr. METAZA2 screen Completed view 1. Lay out the text horizontally. ☞ p 45 "1. Arranging Text Horizontally"...

4-2 Tips and Tricks for Text Layout Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations 45 1. Arranging Text Horizontally Type in the text to arrange horizontally in the image. Procedure ➊ Go to [Object] menu, click [Text].Select [Horizontal Text]. ➋ Click the location where you want to insert text. The [Text] dialo...

4-2 Tips and Tricks for Text Layout Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations 46 Adjusting the Layout and Size of Text Changing the Size Dragging the pointers ( ) of the text box changes the size. Changing the Layout Dragging the center of the text moves it up, down, or to the left or right.You can rotate ...

4-2 Tips and Tricks for Text Layout Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations 47 Changing the Font Style Procedure ➊ Double-click the text string. The [Text] dialog box appears. ➋ Click [Change]. The [Font] dialog box appears. ➌ ➀ Make the selections for the font, style, and size. ➁ Click [OK]. The [Text] ...

4-2 Tips and Tricks for Text Layout Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations 48 2. Arranging in the Shape of a Fan Procedure ➊ Go to [Object] menu, click [Text].Select [Fan Text]. ➋ Click the location where you want to insert text. The [Fan Text] dialog box appears. ➌ ➀ Go to [Text] and enter the text. ➁ ...

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations 51 4-3 Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Checking the Finished Results in the Preview Window At the preview window, you can adjust the brightness, contrast, and gamma correction. An image with clearly definedlight and dark areas produces attractive printed results....

4-3 Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations 52 Tips and Tricks for Image Adjustment What You Can Do in the Preview Window The dark and bright areas are printed as shown in the figure.Dark-color areas are not struck, and light-color areas are struck forcefully. Also, the ...

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations 53 4-4 Printing Materials of a Wide Variety of Shapes About the Size and Shape of the Printing Area The size of the image to print must always fit within the size of the material. Printing an image that is larger than thematerial may cause the marking pin to strike...

4-4 Printing Materials of a Wide Variety of Shapes Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations 54 Adding a Material Shape When you want to use material of a shape other than a circle (ellipse), quadrilateral, or diamond, add the shape. Creating a Shape Using a Third-party Program You can use a commercial pai...

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations 55 4-5 Other Handy Features A Wide Variety of Operations You Can Accomplish with Dr. METAZA2 Dr. METAZA2 offers a wide variety of features for editing imported images and creating printing data. For moreinformation on how to operate Dr. METAZA2, refer to the online...

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations 57 4-6 Items You Can Set Using the Driver A Wide Variety Settings You Can Make with the Driver At the setting window for the driver, you can make the settings for a wide variety of items, including the size of thematerial and the method used for printing. Displayin...

4-6 Items You Can Set Using the Driver Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations 58 Material Tab Image Correction Tab Select this when you want to speed up printing times.Note, however, that printing quality may be slightlyreduced. To view the image during printing while printing is inprogress, make sure t...

4-6 Items You Can Set Using the Driver Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations 59 Option Tab This adjusts the tilt of the table.Enter the values taken from the results of printing thetest pattern. This prints the test pattern for adjusting tilt usingthe machine. ☞ p 75 "The image is always faint at t...

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment 62 5-1 Daily Care Daily Care WARNING Never use gasoline, alcohol, thinner, or any other flammable material. Doing so may cause fire. CAUTION Never touch the heads immediately after printing has finished. Doing so may cause burns. ➢ This machine is a precision dev...

5-1 Daily Care Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment 63 ➍ While submersing the adhesive sheet in water, gently stroke the surface of the sheet with yourfingers. ➎ Allow the adhesive sheet to dry. Allow to dry completely, out of direct sunlight. It must not be mounted on the table while wet. ➏ Place t...

5-1 Daily Care Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment 64 Head Cleaning Clean away any fine grime around the head. Perform cleaning periodically. ➊ Press the Power/Movement button to move the table tothe front of the machine. ➋ Remove the adhesive sheet. ➌ Switch off the power. ➍ ➀ Loosen the knob. ➁ P...

5-1 Daily Care Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment 65 ➏ Press the Power/Movement button to switch on the power. The head moves and cleaning is performed. ➐ After cleaning has finished, loosen the knob. Cleaning the Body and Cover Use a cloth moistened with water then wrung well, and wipe gently to ...

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment 66 5-2 Maintenance of the Marking Pins The machine's head has nine pins. Printing is performed using these pins one at a time. If the tip of the pin in usebecomes worn, you can change the pin used for printing. You can also perform adjustment to ensure that each ...

5-2 Maintenance of the Marking Pins Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment 67 Changing the Pin Used for Marking Follow the steps below to change the marking pin. Procedure ➊ Start MPX-70 Head Manager. ☞ p 66 "Starting MPX-70 Head Manager" ➋ ➀ Choose the number of the pin to use next. ➁ Click [...

5-2 Maintenance of the Marking Pins Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment 68 Adjusting the Striking Force of the Pins You can individually adjust the striking force of each separate pin. Pin adjustment involves striking the pattern shownin the figure. Prepare a piece of test-use printing material (br...

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment 69 5-3 Head Replacement Replacing the Head When all nine marking pins wear out, replace the head. During replacement, you strike the pattern shown in thefigure. Prepare a piece of test-use printing material (brass) included with the replacement head (MPH-70), or ...

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment 70 5-4 Adjustment of the Origin-point Location Adjusting the Location of the Machine's Origin Point The machine's printing origin point is at the center of the table's scale. When you want to adjust the origin-pointlocation, output calibration data to verify the ...

5-4 Adjustment of the Origin-point Location Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment 71 ➌ Right-click [Roland MPX-70].If you're using Windows XP/2000, click [Printing Preferences].If you're using Windows 98SE/Me, click [Properties]. The setting window appears. ➍ ➀ Click the [Material] tab. ➁ In the widt...

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment 72 5-5 Registration of Custom Material Adjusting the Striking Force to Match the Material Here you register a material and adjust the striking force to match the material's hardness and other parameters. Procedure ➊ Windows XPClick [Start], then click [Control Pa...

Chapter 6 Appendix 74 6-1 What to Do If The machine doesn't run even when printing data is sent. Is the power switched on? Make sure the Power/Movement button light is on. If it isdark, press the Power/Movement button to switch on thepower. Is the power cord connected correctly? If it is not connect...

6-1 What to Do If Chapter 6 Appendix 75 The image is always faint at the same location. If the image is often faint at the same location, suchas near the front right area of the table, then adjust-ing the levelness of the machine may improve theimage quality.Please note that this is not effective wh...

6-1 What to Do If Chapter 6 Appendix 76 4.At the [View] menu, click [Show hidden devices].5.In the list, find [Printers] or [Other device], then double-click it.When [Roland MPX-70] or [Unknown device] appears be-low the item you selected, click it to choose it. 6.Go to the [Action] menu, and click ...

Chapter 6 Appendix 77 6-2 When Moving the Machine When moving the machine, be sure to attach the protective material. Moving the machine without attaching theprotective material may result in damage to the machine. Procedure ➊ Loosen the knob. Loosen just enough for the head unit to rise. ➋ Press th...

Chapter 6 Appendix 79 6-4 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the re-quirements for voltage, frequency, and am-perage given here. Serial Number This is require when you seek maintenance,servicing, or support. Never peel off the labe...

Chapter 6 Appendix 80 6-5 Main Unit Specifications Printable material Loadable material size Printing area Resolution Printing direction Printing speed (Default) Interface Power supply Power consumption Acoustic noise level Operation temperature Operation humidity External dimensions Weight Packed d...

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