Roland Metaza MPX-90M Manual do Utilizador

USER’S MANUAL To ensure safe usage and full performance of this product, please be sure to read through this manual com-pletely. To ensure immediate

8Important Notes on Handling and UseThis machine is a precision device. To ensure the full performance of this machine, be sure to observe the followi

9About Operation ManualsDocumentation Included with the MachineThe following documentation is included with the machine. MPX-90M User’s Manual (this

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11Chapter 1 Getting Started1-1 About the Machine ...12Features ...

12Chapter 1 Getting Started1-1 About the MachineFeaturesThis machine is a direct marking printer. It prints images by striking detailed points

13Chapter 1 Getting Started1-1 About the MachineHead (MPH-90)Printing is performed on material using with a marking pin. Diamond is attached to the ti

141-1 About the MachineChapter 1 Getting StartedChecking the Included ItemsThe following items are packed together with the unit. Make sure they are a

1-2 InstallationInstallation EnvironmentInstall in a quiet, stable location oering good operating conditions. An unsuitable location can cause accide

161-2 InstallationChapter 1 Getting StartedPower Cord ConnectionWARNINGDo not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings dis

1-3 Installing the SoftwareSystem RequirementsOperating system *Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 bit edition/64 bit edition)ProcessorIntel® Core 2 Duo or greate

Roland DG Corp. has licensed the MMP technology from the TPL Group.WARNINGThis product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and oth

Installing the Driver and the SoftwareProcedureBefore you start installation and setup, make sure the USB cable is NOT connected.Log on to Windows a

Windows Vista / 7:If the screen shown in the gure appears, click [Install this driver software anyway].Windows XP:If the screen shown in the gure ap

Windows Vista / 7:The driver is installed automatically.Windows XP: Select [No, not this time], and then click [Next]. Select [Install the softwar

How to Open the METAZA Driver's Printing Preferences ScreenProcedureFrom [start] menu ( ), click [Devices and Printers] (or [Printers and Faxes]

How to Open the METAZA Driver HelpOpen the METAZA driver's Printing Preferences screen, and then click [Help]. P. 21 "How to Open the METAZ

How to display help for softwareStart the software, and then click [Help] → [Table of Contents] from the menu. P. 22, "How to Start The Software

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25Chapter 2 Printing2-1 Preparing for Printing ...26Getting Started: Checking Print Workow

26Chapter 2 Printing2-1 Preparing for PrintingGetting Started: Checking Print WorkowPreparing the MPX-90M machineSwitch on the power of the machine a

27Chapter 2 Printing2-1 Preparing for PrintingSTEP 1: Switching On the PowerProcedureOpen the cover and loosen the head's stopper.Press the Pow

1ContentsContents ...1 To Ensure Safe Use ...

282-1 Preparing for PrintingChapter 2 PrintingSTEP 2: Specifying Output Destination for METAZAStudioProcedureStart METAZAStudio. P. 22, "How to

29Chapter 2 Printing2-1 Preparing for PrintingHardness of surface to printHardness of surface to print Vickers hardness (HV) of 200 or lessMaterials w

302-1 Preparing for PrintingChapter 2 PrintingSTEP 4: Preparing Print DataThe method of preparing print data for [Variable Printing] is explained belo

31Chapter 2 Printing2-1 Preparing for PrintingClick [OK].In the case of [2D Symbol]Click and then .In the case of [Text]Click and then .Drag

322-1 Preparing for PrintingChapter 2 PrintingClick [Object] > [Move to Center]. The center of the Variable eld moves to the center of the work a

33Chapter 2 Printing2-1 Preparing for PrintingMake the settings for properties including [Size] of the Variable eld. The setting items you can speci

342-1 Preparing for PrintingChapter 2 PrintingSpecify a CSV le and click [Open].The specied CSV le is imported into METAZAStu-dio. Drag and drop

35Chapter 2 Printing2-2 Starting PrintingSTEP 1: Loading the Instrument to be ImprintedDecide whether you use the vise or table as a retainer dependin

362-2 Starting PrintingChapter 2 PrintingAttach a head cap to the tip of head.Mount it as lightly holding the head as shown in the gure. The head

37Chapter 2 Printing2-2 Starting Printing2.Load the instrument to be imprinted on the vise.When using the table, go to P. 40. Push the rear side of t

2ContentsWindows® is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.Company names and produ

382-2 Starting PrintingChapter 2 PrintingRaise the vise binder. When raising or lowering the binder, be sure to hold its handle.Place the instrument

39Chapter 2 Printing2-2 Starting PrintingPress the laser pointer button. The laser pointer is irradiated. If the machine is idle for 5 minutes, the l

402-2 Starting PrintingChapter 2 Printing2.Load the instrument to be imprinted on the table. When using the vise, go to P. 37. Set the table.Place th

41Chapter 2 Printing2-2 Starting PrintingLoad the instrument to be imprinted on the adhesive sheet. Move the table so that laser pointer points at th

422-2 Starting PrintingChapter 2 Printing3.Fix the height of the head. (Only when no head cap is used)Press the Power/Movement button.The head moves

43Chapter 2 Printing2-2 Starting PrintingPress the Power/Movement button.The head moves to the left rear.Detach the head cap.STEP 2: Making PrintsAf

442-2 Starting PrintingChapter 2 PrintingSet and conrm the preferences below. P r i n t e r nameRoland MPX-90M P r i n t i n g rangeTo restrict reco

45Chapter 2 Printing2-2 Starting PrintingClick [OK].Printing of the next page starts.* Depending on the type of your scanner, it may be unable to rea

46Chapter 2 Printing2-3 Finishing and Stopping Printing OperationsStopping Printing OperationsHold down the Power/Movement button for one second or lo

Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjust-ment3-1 Maintenance and Adjustment ...48Points to Note on Daily Care ..

3 To Ensure Safe UseImproper handling or operation of this machine may result in injury or damage to property.Points which must be observed to prevent

48Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment3-1 Maintenance and AdjustmentPoints to Note on Daily CareWARNINGNever use gasoline, alcohol, thinner, or any o

49Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment3-2 AdjustmentAdjusting the Striking Force of the PinYou can adjust the striking force of the pin by using MPX-9

503-2 AdjustmentChapter 3 Maintenance and AdjustmentAdjustment of Origin PointIf printed text or image is placed at a position that does not coincide

51Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment3-3 The Replacement of the Consumable PartsThe Replacement Cycle for the Head CapWhen the head cap becomes worn

523-3 The Replacement of the Consumable PartsChapter 3 Maintenance and AdjustmentHead ReplacementIn the following cases, the head needs replacement. 

53Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment3-3 The Replacement of the Consumable PartsSwitch on the power to the machine. P. 27, "STEP1: Switching O

543-3 The Replacement of the Consumable PartsChapter 3 Maintenance and AdjustmentSwitch on the power to the machine. P. 27, "STEP1: Switching O

55Chapter 4 Appendix4-1 More Advanced Operations ...56Directly Creating 2D Symbol ...

56Chapter 4 Appendix4-1 More Advanced OperationsDirectly Creating 2D SymbolYou can create 2D symbol not only from a CSV le but also directly from MET

57Chapter 4 Appendix4-1 More Advanced OperationsDrag the mouse (move while holding down the left button of the mouse) diagonally downward on the work

4 To Ensure Safe Use WARNINGKeep children away from the machine.The machine includes areas and compo-nents that pose a hazard to children an

584-1 More Advanced OperationsChapter 4 AppendixClick .The [Properties] dialog box appears. If the drawing area for the 2D symbol is not selected, y

59Chapter 4 Appendix4-1 More Advanced OperationsRegistering a Composition and Adjusting the Striking ForceWith the machine, performing printing using

604-1 More Advanced OperationsChapter 4 Appendix Enter a name for the composition you’re registering. Enter [Speed/Impact]The printing results vary a

61Chapter 4 Appendix4-1 More Advanced Operations Right-click the [Roland MPX-90M] icon, Click [Printing Preferences].The setting window for METAZ

624-1 More Advanced OperationsChapter 4 AppendixCreating and saving stroke character fontsProcedureStart SFEdit2. P.23, “How to Display Help for Sof

63Chapter 4 Appendix4-1 More Advanced OperationsClick .Using a stroke character font in METAZAStudioMake sure that either of the following operation

644-1 More Advanced OperationsChapter 4 Appendix Clikck [Format] tab. Select [RSF].The option of [Font] becomes Stroke character only. Select Stroke

65Chapter 4 Appendix4-1 More Advanced OperationsFrom Character List, click stroke character you want to edit.The stroke character you want to edit is

66Chapter 4 Appendix4-2 What to Do IfThe [Power/Movement] button is blinking. Do you switch on the power as the height of the head position is xed?

67Chapter 4 Appendix4-2 What to Do IfDo you set an instrument to be imprinted without using the supplied vise or the table? Switch o the power by hol

5 To Ensure Safe Use WARNINGConnect to an electrical outlet that com-plies with this machine’s ratings (for voltage, frequency, and current).Inco

684-2 What to Do IfChapter 4 AppendixStriking is performed, but nothing is printed.Does the instrument to be imprinted meet the requirements for instr

69Chapter 4 Appendix4-2 What to Do IfThe printed image is unattractive.Are the settings for the material correct?Choose the material of the loaded ins

704-2 What to Do IfChapter 4 AppendixIs the image darkness uneven?Performing overstriking may improve the image quality. With the instrument left loa

71Chapter 4 Appendix4-2 What to Do IfRight-click the "Roland MPX-90M" icon, and then click Printing Preferences.The METAZA driver's

724-2 What to Do IfChapter 4 Appendix Select [Correct slope] Enter the scale values you noted in  into the driver. Click [OK].To install METAZA driv

73Chapter 4 Appendix4-2 What to Do IfClick [Install] of "METAZA Driver".Select [Install], select [Roland MPX-90M] as the model name, selec

744-2 What to Do IfChapter 4 AppendixWhen the screen shown here is displayed, click [nish].Click of the setup menu.Remove the CD-ROM from the CD

75Chapter 4 Appendix4-2 What to Do If Click [Finish].If the following screen is displayed during installationClick [Continue Anyway].Eject and remove

764-2 What to Do IfChapter 4 AppendixTo Install Software SeparatelyProcedureLog on to Windows as an administrator or as a member of the Administrator

77Chapter 4 Appendix4-2 What to Do IfThe METAZA Driver Cannot Be InstalledIf the driver installation stops partway through or if the wizard does not a

6 To Ensure Safe Use Important notes about the power cord, plug, and electrical outletNever place any object on top or subject to damage.Never bend or

784-2 What to Do IfChapter 4 Appendix3. On the taskbar, click [Start], and then right-click [My Computer]. Click [Properties].4. Click the Hardware ta

79Chapter 4 Appendix4-2 What to Do If6. On the task bar, click [Start], [All Programs], [Accessories], [Run], and then [Browse].7. Choose the name of

80Chapter 4 Appendix4-3 When Moving the MachineAttaching retainersWhen moving the machine, be sure to attach the retaining materials. Moving the machi

81Chapter 4 Appendix4-3 When Moving the MachineFix the head at the highest position. After loosening the knob, lift the head to the highest position

82Chapter 4 Appendix4-4 Main Unit SpecicationsPrintable AreaVise* The 10 mm area from the binder of the vice is unprintable because the head comes in

83Chapter 4 Appendix4-4 Main Unit SpecicationsSerial numberThis is required when you seek maintenance or support. Never remove the label.Power rating

844-4 Main Unit SpecicationsChapter 4 AppendixSpecicationsMPX-90MPrintable materialGold, silver, copper, platinum, brass, aluminium, iron, stainless

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7 To Ensure Safe Use WARNINGNever touch the head immediately after printing has nished.Doing so may cause burns.Warning label is afxed to make areas

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