Page 1 User's Manual 1. Getting Started 2. Imprinting 3. Maintenance and Adjustment 4. Detailed Operations/ Settings 5. Appendix For the latest information regarding this machine (including manuals), see the DGSHAPE Corporation website (http://www.dgshape.com/).
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents ......................................2 Chapter 1 Getting Started ....................4 About the Machine ..................................5 Features ....................................5 Names of Components ..............................5 Basic Operation ....................................9 Switching On the Power ...............................9 Switching Off the Power ...............................9 Starting the Software ..............................10 How to Display Help for the Software ........................10 Chapter 2 Imprinting .......................11 Preparing for Imprinting................................
Page 3 Step 2: Attaching the Retainers to the Machine .....................101 Main Unit Specifications ................................103 Work Area..................................103 Imprint Area .................................105 Laser Pointer Irradiation Area ..........................106 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ................106 Copyright © 2019 - 2020 DGSHAPE Corporation...
Page 4: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started About the Machine ..........................5 Features............................5 Names of Components......................5 Basic Operation ............................9 Switching On the Power .......................9 Switching Off the Power .......................9 Starting the Software ......................10 How to Display Help for the Software ................10 Chapter 1 Getting Started...
Page 5: About The Machine
About the Machine Features This machine is a hot stamping printer that uses laser light. Using foil to imprint illustrations and text results in high-class decorations on plastic products. You can easily create imprint data using dedicated software. Names of Components Machine Cover Power/Movement button...
Page 6 About the Machine Head The foil is transferred onto the material by way of the laser light irradiated from the lens. Because the lens is a consumable part, replace it at the appropriate time. " P.51 "Checking the Lens Service Life" Lens Material Retainers Material retaining frames...
Page 7 About the Machine Light-absorbing Film Striking the light-absorbing film with the laser light converts the light into heat. Note that if the film is installed with its front and back sides inverted by mistake, it will not be possible to convert the light to heat, so imprinting will not be performed.
Page 8 About the Machine Head Detection Jig These jigs are used to detect the head. There are two types of jigs: a high one and a low one. Use these jigs according to the thickness of the material. Chapter 1 Getting Started...
Page 9: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Switching On the Power Procedure Press the [Power/Movement] button. The head moves to the back left corner, and the lamp of the Power/Movement button is turned ON. This operation is called initialization. Important: When the power lamp remains blinking An initialization error has occurred.
Page 10: Starting The Software
Basic Operation Starting the Software Windows 10 Click the [Start] button. Click the icon for [(Name of software to use)] under the [(Name of software to use)] folder. Windows 8.1 On the [Start] screen, click On the [Apps] screen, click the icon for [(Name of software to use)]. Windows 7 Click the [Start] button.
Page 11: Chapter 2 Imprinting
Chapter 2 Imprinting Preparing for Imprinting ........................ 12 Checking Imprint Workflow ....................12 Starting METAZAStudio ..................... 13 METAZAStudio Screen ......................14 Specifying Output Destination for METAZAStudio ..........16 Preparing the Material ......................17 Securing the Material ........................19 Selecting How to Secure the Material ................19 Loading the Material (Material Thickness: 0 to 26 mm) ..........
Page 12: Preparing For Imprinting
Preparing for Imprinting Checking Imprint Workflow P.16 "Specifying Output Destination for METAZAStudio" Switch on the power of the machine and select it as the output destination for the computer. P.17 "Preparing the Material" Check several conditions such as the material type and thickness that must be met for a material to be imprinted. P.20 "Loading the Material (Material Thickness: 0 to 26 mm)"...
Page 13: Starting Metazastudio
Preparing for Imprinting Starting METAZAStudio Windows 10 Click the [Start] button. Click the [METAZAStudio] icon under the [Roland METAZAStudio] folder. Windows 8.1 On the [Start] screen, click On the [Apps] screen, click the [METAZAStudio] icon. Windows 7 Click the [Start] button. Click [All Programs] (or [Programs]).
Page 14: Metazastudio Screen
Preparing for Imprinting METAZAStudio Screen Name Overview of function Runs the various commands for METAZAStudio. Menu bar " METAZAStudio online help ("Commands") The toolbar is provided with buttons for running METAZAStudio commands such as [Material] and [Open]. Toolbar " METAZAStudio online help ("Commands" - "Toolbar Buttons") When you have entered data into a variable field, use this to specify the page (record) that is displayed on the screen.
Page 15 Preparing for Imprinting Name Overview of function This is the area in which the laser can move. The material size set with LD Driver is shown here. Work area " P.85 "Changing Basic Driver Settings" LP movement You can move the laser pointer within this range. possible area LP movement not Do not move the laser pointer within this area.
Page 16: Specifying Output Destination For Metazastudio
" P.9 "Switching On the Power" Start METAZAStudio. " P.13 "Starting METAZAStudio" Click [File] → [Set up the printer]. The [Print Setup] screen appears. Select the printer to which data will be output. Select [DGSHAPE LD-300]. Click [OK]. Chapter 2 Imprinting...
Page 17: Preparing The Material
Preparing for Imprinting Preparing the Material In order for a material to be used for imprinting with this machine, the material must meet all of the following conditions. Material • Acrylic • Polypropylene • Polystyrene • ABS • Leather • Polyurethane •...
Page 18 Preparing for Imprinting Shape There must be no unevenness on the imprint surface. Imprinting is not possible for material that comes into contact with the moving part of the machine when being loaded or during imprinting. Not OK Flat view: Cross-sectional view: The edge of the...
Page 19: Securing The Material
Securing the Material Selecting How to Secure the Material The securing method varies according to the thickness of the material. Standards are shown below. Material Securing method thickness 0 mm Place the included raising table on the base table, and then fix the material in place. "...
Page 20: Loading The Material (Material Thickness: 0 To 26 Mm)
Securing the Material Loading the Material (Material Thickness: 0 to 26 mm) Procedure Open the cover. Load the raising table on the base table. Insert the positioning pins on the bottom of the raising table into the holes on the upper surface of the base table.
Page 21 Securing the Material Load the material. How to Place Material • If the material is too large to fit on the table, use supports to keep the material horizontal. • Gently press the material as if affixing it to the adhesive sheet. Load material having a thickness of less than 14 mm (0.55 in.) such that either detection hole can be seen.
Page 22: Loading The Material (Material Thickness: 24 To 50 Mm)
Securing the Material Important! Remove dirt and dust from the imprint surface. Performing imprinting without removing dirt and dust attached to the imprinting surface may decrease the imprint quality. This completes the procedure for loading the material. " P.32 "Creating Imprint Data" Loading the Material (Material Thickness: 24 to 50 mm) Procedure Open the cover.
Page 23 Securing the Material Loosen the (small) knob on the back left corner. Knob (small) Select the head detection jig. Select the head detection jig to use according to the thickness of the material. Material thickness Head detection jig to use 24 to 36 mm (0.95 to 1.42 in.) Thicker than 36 mm...
Page 24 Securing the Material Tighten the (small) knob. Fix the jig in place while pressing it straight down onto the base table. Knob (small) Set the selected head detection hole position in the METAZAStudio window. Right-click in the METAZAStudio window and click [Head position detection] - [Back left corner] to set the head detection hole position.
Page 25 Securing the Material When Fixing the Head Detection Jig in Place in the Front Right Corner If you cannot fix the head detection jig in place in the back left corner (such as when loading a workpiece in the back left corner of the table), fix this jig in place in the front right corner. Loosen the (small) knob on the front right corner.
Page 26: Loading The Material (Material Thickness: 50 To 216 Mm)
Securing the Material Set the selected head detection hole position in the METAZAStudio window. Right-click in the METAZAStudio window and click [Head position detection] - [Front right corner] to set the head detection hole position. Loading the Material (Material Thickness: 50 to 216 mm) If the material thickness is 50 to 190 mm (2.0 to 7.5 in.), prepare a separate height adjusting block.
Page 27 Securing the Material Remove the base table. Set the adhesive sheet on the base of the work area. If the material is large, use two adhesive sheets. Adhesive sheet Right-click in the upper-right corner of the METAZAStudio window and click [Move LP here].
Page 28 Securing the Material Loosen the (small) knob on the back left corner. Knob (small) Select the head detection jig. Select the head detection jig to use according to the height of "material thickness + height adjusting block." Material thickness + Head detection jig to use height adjusting block 190 to 201 mm...
Page 29 Securing the Material Tighten the (small) knob. Fix the jig in place while pressing it straight down onto the table. Knob (small) Set the selected head detection hole position in the METAZAStudio window. Right-click in the METAZAStudio window and click [Head position detection] - [Back left corner] to set the head detection hole position.
Page 30 Securing the Material Set the material retaining frames to match the width of the material, and then tighten the (large) knobs. Check that the material is fixed in place. Wide material Knob (large) Narrow material Knob (large) This completes the procedure for loading the material. "...
Page 31 Securing the Material Lower the head detection jig so that its slit sits on the (small) knob. Slit Tighten the (small) knob. Fix the jig in place while pressing it straight down onto the table. Knob (small) Set the selected head detection hole position in the METAZAStudio window. Right-click in the METAZAStudio window and click [Head position detection] - [Front right corner] to set the head detection hole position.
Page 32: Creating Imprint Data
Creating Imprint Data Step 1: Prepare to Create Imprint Data Procedure Start METAZAStudio. " P.13 "Starting METAZAStudio" Click The [Select Foil] screen appears. Use the [Select Foil] screen to select the foil. Clear the [Use printer driver settings] check box to select the foil. To use foil that is not included in the list, you can register the foil.
Page 33 Creating Imprint Data Click [File] → [Preferences]. The [Preferences] screen appears. Set the margins. Set [Margin] to 2 mm (0.08 in.). Click [OK]. Important! To imprint a flat material, make the margin at least 2 mm (0.08 in.). If the margin is set to less than 2 mm (0.08 in.), the lens may strike the edge of the material, leading to lens damage.
Page 34: Step 2: Import The Image
Creating Imprint Data Step 2: Import the Image Import an image to be imprinted. Data Formats Supported by METAZAStudio • JPEG format • BMP (bitmap) format • Files in AI or EPS format created with Illustrator version 7 or 8 •...
Page 35 Creating Imprint Data The specified image is imported and displayed with the margins you set. Memo You can vary the arrangement of the placed image such as by changing the size or orientation or by adding a border. " P. 59 "Processing Images" Important! If the material has holes, take care to ensure that the image is not laid out over the holes.
Page 36: Step 3: Enter Text
Creating Imprint Data Step 3: Enter Text Type in the text to be imprinted. Procedure Click Enter text. Click on the imprint area. Enter text. You can change the size and orientation of the typed text and fill it. " P. 64 "Tips and Tricks for Text Layout" Chapter 2 Imprinting...
Page 37: Step 4: Match The Imprinting Position And Size
Creating Imprint Data Step 4: Match the Imprinting Position and Size Close the cover of the machine. Right-click the imprint data in METAZAStudio, and then click [Move LP to the top left corner of the object]. Laser pointer irradiation starts, and the laser pointer moves to the specified position. Important! If the [Move LP to the top left corner of the object] option is disabled, you have not selected a shape in the imprint data.
Page 38: Step 5: Save Imprint Data
Creating Imprint Data Important! If you are using the same imprint data to continuously imprint on multiple materials or on the front and back of a material, you cannot use the laser pointer to adjust the positioning when setting the material again. Mark the position adjusted to the first time, use positioning pins, or employ a similar method to make it possible to set the material in the same position.
Page 39: Imprinting
Imprinting Loading the Foil and the Light-absorbing Film Right-click in the METAZAStudio window and click [Move head to the back left corner]. Place the foil on top of the material. The foil has a front side and a back side. Place the foil on the material such that the foil color that you want to imprint (the glossy surface) faces up.
Page 40: Making Imprints
Imprinting Making Imprints After completing "Creating Imprint Data" and "Loading the Material," imprinting starts. " P.32 "Creating Imprint Data", P.17 "Preparing the Material" Procedure Check that the laser has been set to " P. 82 "Adjusting the Imprinting Pressure" Lever Close the cover.
Page 41 Click The [Print] screen appears. Set and confirm the preferences below. Printer name DGSHAPE LD-300 Select the foil. The selection made when creating new imprint data is reflected in Foil the foil setting. Use this option mainly for variable imprinting. (Normally, [All] is selected.) To...
Page 42 Imprinting Memo: Imprinting multiple copies or records One of the following messages will be displayed when imprinting starts. Wait until imprinting is finished, and then go on to the next step. Important: During imprinting, never open the cover. If the cover is opened during imprinting, the imprinting will stop, which will make it impossible to imprint correctly.
Page 43 Imprinting Variable Imprinting of Only the Displayed Records Click The [Print] screen appears. The number (page number) of the record being displayed in METAZAStudio is specified as the page under [Print Range]. Specify [Foil] and [Copies] as necessary and click [OK] to start imprinting. Chapter 2 Imprinting...
Page 44: Stopping Imprint Operations
Stopping Imprint Operations Step 1: Stopping Imprinting Operations Hold down the Power/Movement button for 1 second or longer. The light slowly blinks while the transmitted imprint data is being deleted. The light turns off and the power is switched off. Memo When imprinting is paused, the head stays in the same position.
Page 45: Step 2: Deleting Data From The Imprint Queue
Right-click the [Start] menu on the computer. Click [Control Panel]. Click [Devices and Printers]. Windows 7 Click the [Start] menu. Click [Devices and Printers]. Double-click the [DGSHAPE LD-300] icon. From the [Printer] menu, click [Cancel All Documents] (or [Purge Print Documents]). Chapter 2 Imprinting...
Page 46 Stopping Imprint Operations If the message shown in the figure appears, click [Yes]. Chapter 2 Imprinting...
Page 47: Chapter 3 Maintenance And Adjustment
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment Daily Care ............................48 Points to Note on Daily Care ..................... 48 Cleaning the Machine ......................48 Cleaning the Adhesive Sheet ................... 48 Cleaning the Film Frame ....................49 Adjusting ............................. 50 Adjusting the Position of the Laser Pointer ..............50 Replacing Consumable Parts .......................
Page 48: Daily Care
Daily Care Points to Note on Daily Care WARNING Never use gasoline, alcohol, thinner, or any other flammable material. Doing so may cause a fire. WARNING During repairs, part replacements, and similar work, never perform any opera- tions that are not written in the user's manual. Be sure to contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. WARNING Perform this task with all power switches left switched off. Failure to observe these instructions may cause the machine to move suddenly, resulting in injury.
Page 49: Cleaning The Film Frame
Daily Care How to Dry Allow the part to dry completely while keeping it out of direct sunlight. Cleaning the Film Frame Buildup of dust or the like on the film frame's adhesive sheet can reduce the sheet's adhesive force, making it impossible to secure the light-absorbing film in place. If the adhesive force has been reduced, wash the film frame's adhesive sheet.
Page 50: Adjusting
METAZAStudio. If the actual imprinting position is offset from the irradiation position of the laser pointer, adjust the irradiation position with the method shown below. Procedure Start LD-300 Head Manager. " P.10 "Starting the Software" Click [Adjust LP Position]. The [Adjust LP Position] window is displayed.
Page 51: Replacing Consumable Parts
The guideline for replacement is after approximately 500 hours of imprinting. A message that indicates the lens service life appears in METAZAStudio. Click [OK] to make the message disappear. Click [Details] to make LD-300 Head Manager appear. How to Check the State of the Lens You can check the state of the lens using LD-300 Head Manager.
Page 52: Replacing The Light-Absorbing Film
Replacing Consumable Parts Memo The indicator for [The amount of Lens usage] in LD-300 Head Manager shows how much the lens has been used. The lens should be replaced in the following cases. • The indicator is shown in red. • Although the indicator is not shown in red, attractive imprinting is impossible or images are uneven.
Page 53 Replacing Consumable Parts Light-absorbing Film Replacement Method Procedure Remove the film frame from the table. Orient the film frame so that the adhesive sheet surface faces up. Adhesive sheet Peel the light-absorbing film off the film frame. Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment...
Page 54 Replacing Consumable Parts Affix a new light-absorbing film to the film frame. Match the film to the shape of the film frame, ensuring that the film does not protrude outside the edges of the film frame. Not OK Light-absorbing film Important! The light-absorbing film has a material side and a lens side. You can ensure that the film is affixed with the correct side facing up by matching the film to the shape of the film frame. Using the machine with the wrong side facing up may lead to malfunctions, so exercise caution when affixing the film. Memo If the adhesive force with which the adhesive sheet affixes to the film frame has been reduced, clean the adhesive sheet.
Page 55: Chapter 4 Detailed Operations/Settings
Chapter 4 Detailed Operations/Settings Creating Data to Match the Film Frame ................... 56 Processing Images ........................... 59 Keeping Only the Required Portion of an Image (Trimming) ......59 Adjusting the Location, Size, or Angle of an Image ..........60 Enclosing an Image in a Frame ..................62 Tips and Tricks for Text Layout .....................
Page 56: Creating Data To Match The Film Frame
Creating Data to Match the Film Frame Create the imprint data while checking the film frame's set position in the METAZAStudio window. Procedure Click The [Material] panel appears. Select the shape of the film frame. From [Group], select [Material]. Select [Icon]. Click [LD-300_FilmFrame].
Page 57 Creating Data to Match the Film Frame Click [OK]. Do not change the settings. If you change something by mistake, return the settings to those shown below. Width: 305 mm (12.01 in.) Height: 230 mm (9.06 in.) The film frame is displayed. Chapter 4 Detailed Operations/Settings...
Page 58 Creating Data to Match the Film Frame Click [File] → [Preferences]. The [Preferences] screen appears. Set the margins. Set [Margin] to 2 mm (0.08 in.). Click [OK]. Chapter 4 Detailed Operations/Settings...
Page 59: Processing Images
Processing Images Keeping Only the Required Portion of an Image (Trimming) METAZAStudio can cut an original image to remove unneeded areas and keep just the required portion. This operation is called "trimming." Procedure Import the image. " P.34 "Step 2: Import the Image" Select the image.
Page 60: Adjusting The Location, Size, Or Angle Of An Image
Processing Images Adjusting the Location, Size, or Angle of an Image Procedure Click Adjusting the position of the image Click the image. (■) appear at the four corners of the image. Drag the image to adjust its location. Adjusting the size of the image Click the image.
Page 61 Processing Images Adjusting the angle of the image With the handles present at the four corners of the image, click the image a second time. The shape of the handles at the four corners changes to (●). Line up the pointer with a handle. The shape changes to a pointer for rotation.
Page 62: Enclosing An Image In A Frame
Processing Images Enclosing an Image in a Frame You can change the arrangement of the imprint data by placing a frame around an image. You use frames registered in what's called METAZAStudio's "library." The library contains a number of preregistered frames, and you can register new ones.
Page 63 Processing Images Adjust the size and location of the frame. When the size of the frame is smaller than that of the material, the result becomes as shown in the figure. The adjustment methods are the same as the methods for adjusting the location and size of an image. "...
Page 64: Tips And Tricks For Text Layout
Tips and Tricks for Text Layout Changing the Location, Size, or Angle of Text You can change the location, size, and angle of placed text just as with an image. Procedure Enter text. " P.36 "Step 3: Enter Text" Adjust the text position. Click Click the laid-out text.
Page 65: Arranging Text To A Fan Layout
Tips and Tricks for Text Layout Adjust the angle of the text. Click on the text and hold down the mouse button until the shape of the handles at the 4 corners changes to [●]. Line up the pointer with a handle. The shape changes to a pointer for rotation.
Page 66 Tips and Tricks for Text Layout Set the text placement. Click the Format tab. Select the [Align with Curve] check box. Click [OK]. The layout of the text changes to a fan shape. Chapter 4 Detailed Operations/Settings...
Page 67: Laying Out Text Along A Shape
Tips and Tricks for Text Layout Laying Out Text along a Shape Lay out text along a shape you have made using the drawing tools. Procedure Create a shape. Click the drawing tool. in this example. In the editing window, create a shape on the material. "...
Page 68: Filling Text
Tips and Tricks for Text Layout Enter text. " P.36 "Step 3: Enter Text" The text is laid out along the shape. Important! Layout on an integrated polyline is not possible. " METAZAStudio online help ("Commands" > "[Object] menu" > "Convert to Polyline," "Integrate Polylines") Filling Text There are two ways to fill text: [Fill] and [Island Fill].
Page 69 Tips and Tricks for Text Layout Click The [Properties] screen appears. If the text box containing the entered characters is not selected, you cannot select . Be sure to select the text box. Configure the Fill settings Click the [Fill and Contour] tab. Select the [Fill] check box.
Page 70: Creating/Editing A Stroke Character Font
Creating/Editing a Stroke Character Font About Stroke Characters and SFEdit2 What Are Stroke Characters? Stroke characters are line drawings created by extracting the center lines from the base font. What Is SFEdit2? SFEdit2 is a program for creating and editing stroke character fonts. As all stroke characters are made up of polylines and lines, you can add or delete anchor points and add line segments.
Page 71: Sfedit2 Window
Creating/Editing a Stroke Character Font SFEdit2 Window Name Overview of function Runs the various commands for SFEdit2. Menu bar " SFEdit2 help ("Commands") The toolbar is provided with buttons for running SFEdit2 commands such as [Open...] and [Save]. Toolbar " SFEdit2 help ("Commands" - "Toolbar buttons") Moving the pointer to a toolbar button or pointing to a menu command displays a Status bar brief explanation of the button or command.
Page 72: Creating A Stroke Character Font
Creating/Editing a Stroke Character Font Creating a Stroke Character Font The method of creating and saving a stroke character font is explained below. Procedure Start METAZAStudio. " See the setup guide for how to start the software. Click [Edit] → [Stroke Font] → [Run SFEdit2…]. SFEdit2 starts.
Page 73 Creating/Editing a Stroke Character Font A stroke character font is automatically created. Click The [Save] screen appears. Enter a name for the created stroke character font and save it. Enter the name of the created stroke character. Giving a name based on the base font name allows you to easily identify the new name later. For example, "MS P Gothic_SF"...
Page 74: Changing Entered Characters Into A Stroke Character Font
Creating/Editing a Stroke Character Font Changing Entered Characters into a Stroke Character Font Make sure that either of the following operations is completed in advance. Create a stroke character font before SFEdit2 is installed. The window shown in the figure appears during installation. If you did not create a stroke character font at the time of installation, reinstall SFEdit2 and create a stroke character font.
Page 75 Creating/Editing a Stroke Character Font Select the stroke character font. Click the [Format] tab. Select [Stroke]. The options for [Font] become limited to stroke characters. Select the stroke character font. Click [OK]. Entered characters are changed into stroke characters. The stroke character font selected in used for the stroke characters.
Page 76: Editing Stroke Characters
Creating/Editing a Stroke Character Font Editing Stroke Characters Procedure Change an input character to a stroke character. " P.74 "Changing Entered Characters into a Stroke Character Font" Begin stroke character editing. Click Click the stroke character you want to edit. Handles appear around the stroke character.
Page 77 Creating/Editing a Stroke Character Font Close SFEdit2. Click The selected stroke character font is overwritten with the edited details. Click SFEdit2 closes. The edited details are reflected in the stroke character. Chapter 4 Detailed Operations/Settings...
Page 78: Creating Variable Imprint Data
Creating Variable Imprint Data Imprinting a different object on each material after changing part of the imprint data is called "variable imprinting." When performing variable imprinting, you no longer need to create new data each time you load a material. You can continue to print different data without interruption. Important! Continuous imprinting with varying data can only be done with material that is the same composition and size.
Page 79 Creating Variable Imprint Data Click the Insert Frame icon. Click and then Drag the mouse (move it while holding down the left mouse button) diagonally downward on the work area in METAZAStudio. A variable field within which you can place text is created. * Work area = black area on the screen Work area Click...
Page 80 Creating Variable Imprint Data Configure size and other such settings of the variable field. For details on each setting, refer to the help for METAZAStudio ("Commands" > "[Object] menu" > "Properties" > "[Properties] dialog box"). " See the setup guide for how to display the software's help. After configuring the settings, click [OK].
Page 81: Step 2: Place Text Inside The Variable Field
Creating Variable Imprint Data Step 2: Place Text Inside the Variable Field Procedure Click [Load CSV File]. The [Open...] screen appears. If the [Variable Printing] window is not displayed, click Specify a CSV file and click [Open]. The specified CSV file is imported into METAZAStudio. Drag the column title of the imported CSV file to the variable field.
Page 82: Adjusting The Imprinting Conditions
Adjusting the Imprinting Conditions Adjusting the Imprinting Pressure You change the position at which the lever is set to match the pressure that the head applies to the material during imprinting (the imprinting pressure). • Set the lever to this position for the first imprinting performed on the material. •...
Page 83: Registering The Foil And Adjusting The Imprinting Power
Adjusting the Imprinting Conditions Registering the Foil and Adjusting the Imprinting Power With this machine, imprinting using an imprinting power that matches the foil of the material used makes it possible to obtain even higher quality imprint results. LD Driver has pre-configured settings that match a number of foils, but you can also register foils and their optimal settings.
Page 84 Adjusting the Imprinting Conditions Configure the detailed imprint mode settings. Enter a name for the foil you are registering. Enter the speed and the imprinting power. The imprint results vary according to the foil. Make adjustments to match the foil. "...
Page 85: Changing Basic Driver Settings
Click the [Start] menu on the computer. Click [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the [DGSHAPE LD-300] icon, and then click [Printing preferences]. The LD Driver Printing Preferences window appears. Change the settings to suit your needs. After configuring the settings, click [OK].
Page 86 You can also change these settings from METAZAStudio, but the changes will not be saved. Procedure Click [File] → [Print Setup] → [Properties]. The [DGSHAPE LD-300 Properties] window appears. Configure the settings to suit your needs. Chapter 4 Detailed Operations/Settings...
Page 87: Other Operations Available With Metazastudio
Other Operations Available with METAZAStudio METAZAStudio includes a variety of other functions. For information on the operation method, refer to the online help for METAZAStudio. " P.10 "How to Display Help for the Software" Chapter 4 Detailed Operations/Settings...
Page 88: Chapter 5 Appendix
Chapter 5 Appendix Troubleshooting ..........................89 The [Power/Movement] Button Is Blinking ..............89 The Machine Doesn't Run Even When Imprint Data Is Sent ......... 89 You Cannot Select the Foil Using METAZAStudio............. 89 Materials and the Library Are Not Displayed in METAZAStudio ......90 The Imprinted Location Isn't Where Desired ..............
Page 89: Troubleshooting
Versions of METAZAStudio earlier than 2.43 do not support the Are you using an older version LD-300, so you cannot select the foil. Install the latest version of of METAZAStudio? METAZAStudio. Chapter 5 Appendix...
Page 90: Materials And The Library Are Not Displayed In Metazastudio
Prepare and use imprintable material. target, but nothing is imprinted. P.82 "Adjusting the Imprinting Conditions" P.17 "Preparing the Material" Use LD-300 Head Manager to adjust the irradiation position of Is the irradiation position of the the laser pointer. machine's laser pointer displaced? P.50 "Adjusting the Position of the Laser Pointer"...
Page 91: The Imprinted Image Is Unattractive (It Is Uneven Or Shifted)
P.83 "Registering the Foil and Adjusting the Imprinting Power" P.32 "Step 1: Prepare to Create Imprint Data" You can check the state of the lens using LD-300 Head Manager. If the indicator for the lens usage has reached the red part of the Has the lens reached the end display, replace the lens with a new one.
Page 92: It Is Necessary To Remove The Unneeded Foil That Remains In Locations Outside Of The Imprinting Location
If an error screen is displayed and the failure still occurs even after you perform LP position adjustment from the beginning with LD-300 Head Manager, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. " P.50 "Adjusting the Position of the Laser Pointer"...
Page 93 Troubleshooting Click [Install] for LD Driver. Select [Install], [DGSHAPE LD-300] for the model name, and [USB] for the port, and then click [Start]. The LD Driver installation starts. Proceed by following the on-screen instructions. If the screen shown below appears during installation, click [Install].
Page 94: Installing The Software And The Electronic-Format Manual Separately
Log on to Windows as an administrator or as a member of the Administrators group. Insert the DGSHAPE Software Package CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive. When the automatic playback window appears, click [Run menu.exe]. If the [User Account Control] window appears, click [Allow] or [Yes].
Page 95: Driver Installation Is Impossible
Troubleshooting Click [Install] for the software or electronic-format manual that you want to install. For information about LD Driver installation, see P.92 "Installing the Driver Separately" Follow the messages to install the software. If a [User Account Control] window appears, click [Allow] or [Yes] to continue with the installation. When installation finishes, click on the setup menu screen.
Page 96 Troubleshooting Windows 8.1 Right-click the [Start] button, and then click [Control Panel]. Click [Devices and Printers]. Check that the model you are using is displayed under "Unspecified." Right-click the icon of the model you are using, and then click [Remove device]. When the message "Are you sure you want to remove this device?"...
Page 97 Troubleshooting Windows 7 (Procedure A) Procedure Connect the machine to the computer using the USB cable, and then switch on the power to the machine. Click the [Start] menu, and then click [Devices and Printers]. Check that the model you are using is displayed under "Unspecified." Right-click the icon of the model you are using, and then click [Troubleshooting].
Page 98: Uninstalling The Driver
Troubleshooting Uninstalling the Driver To uninstall LD Driver, perform the following procedure. Windows 10/8.1 Procedure * If the driver is uninstalled without following the procedure given below, there is a possibility that re-installation may not be possible. Switch off the power to the machine, and then detach the connector cable between the machine and the computer.
Page 99: Driver Installation Is Impossible
D: \Drivers\WINX64 (64-bit version) D: \Drivers\WINX86 (32-bit version) If you are not using the DGSHAPE Software Package CD, go to the DGSHAPE Corporation website (http://www.dgshape.com/) and download the Windows driver for the machine you want to remove, and then specify the folder where you want to extract the downloaded file.
Page 100: Moving The Machine
Moving the Machine Important! When moving the machine, be sure to carry out the removal/attachment procedures described below. Moving the machine without doing so may result in damage to the machine. Avoid touching the rails while performing work Needlessly touching the rails will remove their grease, leading to the rails rusting. Rails Step 1: Removing the Material Retainers from the Machine Procedure...
Page 101: Step 2: Attaching The Retainers To The Machine
Moving the Machine Step 2: Attaching the Retainers to the Machine Procedure Remove retainers A, B, and C, which have been stored on the back of this machine. Retainers B and C Retainer A Slowly move the head to the back and center. Attach retainers B and C.
Page 102 Moving the Machine Set the lock lever to While lifting the head up, attach retainer A. Push retainer A from under the lever to fix the retainer in place. After fixing the retainer in place, check that the head does not move up and down. Lift the position indicated in the figure.
Page 103: Main Unit Specifications
Main Unit Specifications Work Area Base table Unit: mm (inches) 363 (14.29) (10.51) Raising table Unit: mm (inches) 320 (12.60) (9.45) Chapter 5 Appendix...
Page 104 Main Unit Specifications Material Retaining Frames Unit: mm (inches) (11.06) (8.39) Chapter 5 Appendix...
Page 105: Imprint Area
Main Unit Specifications Imprint Area Maximum Imprintable Area Unit: mm (inches) 271 (10.67) Base table Raising table 192 (7.56) 11.1 11.1 (0.44) (0.44) Film frame Laser movable area Unit: mm (inches) 305 (12.01) Base table Raising table (9.06) Chapter 5 Appendix...
Page 106: Laser Pointer Irradiation Area
Main Unit Specifications Laser Pointer Irradiation Area Unit: mm (inches) 265 (10.43) Base table (9.06) Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Serial number This is required when you seek maintenance, servicing, or support. Never peel off the label or let it get dirty.
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