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  • Page 1 • The contents of this document and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. • DGSHAPE Corporation assumes no responsibility for any damage that may occur through use of this product, regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product or of any errors in this docu- ment.
  • Page 2 Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in radiation exposure. [Laser specifications of this system] (including the housing) Max. output: 46.5 μW, Pulse duration: 3.0 μs, Wavelength: 655 nm DGSHAPE Corporation has licensed the MMP technology from the TPL Group.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ........................3 To Ensure Safe Use ....................5 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ................10 Important Notes on Handling and Use ...............15 About the User's Manuals ..................16 Documentation Included with the Machine ....................16 Chapter 1 Getting Started ....................17 About the Machine .....................18 Features ..................................18 About the Optional Kit ............................19 Names of Components ............................20...
  • Page 6 Windows® is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2016-2017 Roland DG Corporation Copyright © 2017 DGSHAPE Corporation http://www.dgshape.com/...

  • Page 7: To Ensure Safe Use

    To Ensure Safe Use Improper handling or operation of this machine may result in injury or damage to property. Points that must be observed to prevent such injury or damage are described as follows. About WARNING and CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury WARNING should the unit be used improperly.
  • Page 8 To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may cause injury WARNING Always unplug the power cord when at- Be careful around the milling tool. taching or removing parts and optional The milling tool is sharp. Broken milling parts and when performing cleaning or tools are also dangerous.
  • Page 9 To Ensure Safe Use Danger of pinching, entanglement, and burns WARNING Securely fasten the milling tool and ma- Exercise caution to avoid being pinched terial in place. After securing in place, or becoming caught. make sure no spanners or other articles Inadvertent contact with certain areas may have inadvertently been left behind.
  • Page 10 To Ensure Safe Use WARNING Do not use the included power cord and If the machine will not be used for a long AC adapter with any other product. period, disconnect the power cord. This prevents accidents caused by unex- pected electric leakage or unintentional start Never allow any foreign object to get of the machine.
  • Page 11 To Ensure Safe Use The heads become hot. WARNING Never touch the heads immediately after imprinting has finished. Doing so may cause burns. Warning Labels Warning labels are affixed to the machine to make areas of danger immediately clear. The mean- ings of these labels are as follows.

  • Page 12: Pour Utiliser En Toute Sécurité

    Pour utiliser en toute sécurité La manipulation ou l’utilisation inadéquate de cet appareil peuvent causer des blessures ou des dommages matériels. Les précautions à prendre pour prévenir les blessures ou les dommages sont décrites ci-dessous. Avis sur les avertissements Utilisé pour avertir l’utilisateur d’un risque de décès ou de blessure grave en cas de ATTENTION mauvaise utilisation de l’appareil.
  • Page 13 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Une utilisation incorrecte peut causer des blessures ATTENTION To u j o u r s d é b r a n c h e r l e c â b l e Ne jamais utiliser un outil de coupe d’alimentation lors de la fixation ou du émoussé.
  • Page 14 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Certains éléments peuvent présenter un risque de pincement, d’emmêlement, de brûlure ou d’autres dangers. ATTENTION Fixer solidement l’outil de coupe et la Faire preuve de prudence pour éviter pièce à travailler. Une fois qu’ils sont so- l’écrasement ou le coincement.
  • Page 15 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ATTENTION Ne pas utiliser le câble d’alimentation Si l’appareil doit rester inutilisé pendant ni l’adaptateur CA fournis avec d’autres une longue période, débrancher le câble produits. d’alimentation. Cela peut prévenir les accidents en cas de fuite de courant inattendue ou de démar- Ne jamais insérer d’objet étranger dans rage accidentel.
  • Page 16 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité La tête devient chaude. ATTENTION Ne jamais toucher la tête de l’appareil im- médiatement après la fin de l’impression. Le non-respect de cette consigne peut causer des brûlures. Vignettes d’avertissement Des vignettes d’avertissement sont apposées sur l’appareil pour qu’il soit facile de repérer les zones dangereuses.

  • Page 17: Important Notes On Handling And Use

    Important Notes on Handling and Use This machine is a precision device. To ensure the full performance of this machine, be sure to observe the following important points. Failure to observe these points may not only result in loss of performance but may cause faulty operation or a malfunction. This Machine Is a Precision Device •...

  • Page 18: About The User's Manuals

    About the User's Manuals Documentation Included with the Machine The following documentation is included with the machine. MPX-95 User’s Manual (this document) This contains important notes for ensuring safe use as well as detailed information on how to install and operate the machine.

  • Page 19: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started About the Machine .....................18 Features ........................18 About the Optional Kit....................19 Names of Components ....................20 Checking the Included Items ..................22 Installing the Software....................23 System Requirements ....................23 The Software You Can Install and Set Up ..............23 Installing the Driver and the Software................

  • Page 20: About The Machine

    About the Machine Features This machine is a metal printer with the following features. High-Quality Marking from Simple Input Images are imprinted by striking detailed points using a marking pin mounted in a head. You can easily create imprint data using dedicated software. Laser Pointers for Easy Position Alignment Standard-equipped laser pointers allow you to perform imprint alignment easily with just one push of a button.

  • Page 21: About The Optional Kit

    Purchase those material retainers that match the application. For purchasing information, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer or visit our website (http:// www.dgshape.com/). Gift Kit This kit allows you to imprint names, decorations, and other markings onto accessories. When used with a dedicated vise, this kit makes it possible to imprint even on small items that are not easily secured, such as watches and pens.

  • Page 22: Names Of Components

    About the Machine Names of Components Main Unit Front Cover Hold the middle area of the cover when opening the cover. Knob Head unit Head Base unit hook Base unit (One each for the left and right) The base unit is composed of the following two parts, which can be installed or removed from the machine.
  • Page 23 About the Machine Side Power-cord connector USB connector Laser pointer button Power/Movement button Head (MPH-90) This print head includes a marking pin at the tip. A diamond is attached to the tip of the marking pin. Because the head is a consumable part, replace it at the appropriate time. "...

  • Page 24: Checking The Included Items

    Test material (MD-NI) (1) Head caps (round bottom) (10) plates) (4) Hexagonal wrench (1) DGSHAPE Software Package User’s manual (this document) CD (1) : Attached to the machine before shipment. : One only attached to the machine before shipment. The remaining components are packaged as...

  • Page 25: Installing The Software

    * As this software is a 32-bit application, it runs on WOW64 (or Windows-On-Windows 64) under the 64-bit version of Windows. For the latest information, see the DGSHAPE Corporation website (http://www.dgshape.com/). The Software You Can Install and Set Up This is a program for creating imprint data. It enables you import and crop METAZAStudio images to imprint, and perform editing to add text, boxes, and the like.

  • Page 26: Installing The Driver And The Software

    Before you start installation and setup, make sure the USB cable is NOT connected. Log on to Windows as an administrator or as a member of the Administrators group. Insert the DGSHAPE Software Package CD into the computer. When the automatic playback window appears, click [Run menu.exe]. If the [User Account Control] window appears, click [Allow] or [Yes].
  • Page 27 Installing the Software Select [Install], select [Roland MPX-95] as the model name, select [USB] as the port, and then click [Start]. Installation starts. Proceed by following the on-screen instructions. Perform the following actions if the screens shown below appear during installation. Windows 10 Windows 8.1 Click [Install].
  • Page 28 This completes the installation of all items. When installation is complete, click in the installation menu. Remove the DGSHAPE Software Package CD from the computer. IMPORTANT At this point, METAZAStudio Driver 2 has not yet been installed. Installation will occur automatically when the machine is connected to the computer during the next steps.
  • Page 29 Installing the Software The METAZA Driver 2's Printing Preferences screen opens. How to Open the METAZA Driver 2 Help Open the METAZA Driver 2 Printing Preferences screen, and then click [Help]. " P.26 "How to Open the METAZA Driver 2 Printing Preferences Screen"...
  • Page 30 Installing the Software How to Start The Software Windows 10 and 7 Click the [Start] button. Click [All Apps] ([All Programs] or [Programs] for Windows 7). Click the icon for [(Name of software to use)] under the [(Name of software to use)] folder.

  • Page 31: Installation

    Installation Installation Environment WARNING Never install outside or in any location where exposure to water or high humidity may occur. Current leakage may cause electrical shock or fire. WARNING Never install the machine close to any flammable object or in a gas-filled location.

  • Page 32: Removing The Retainers

    Installation Removing the Retainers Retaining materials are attached to protect the machine from vibration during shipment. When installation is complete, remove and save these components. Removing the Retainers The machine is secured with retainers and screws at five points ( through below).

  • Page 33: Connecting The Machine To A Computer

    Installation Connecting the Machine to a Computer WARNING Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings displayed on the AC adapter. Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrical shock. WARNING Never use any AC adapter or power cord other than the AC adapter and power cord included with the machine.

  • Page 34: Switching The Power On And Off

    Switching the Power On and Off Switching On the Power Procedure Open the bottom cover of the machine. Loosen the head's stopper. Rotate the knob once. Stopper Loosen Press the Power/Movement button. The head moves to the left rear, and the lamp of the Power/Movement button is turned ON. This operation is called initialization.

  • Page 35: Switching Off The Power

    Switching the Power On and Off IMPORTANT : When the power lamp remains blinking An initialization error. Loosen the stopper of the head, and then press the Power/Movement button. The error is cleared, and the power lamp is lit. If the lamp continues to blink, refer to the following section. "...

  • Page 36: Installing/Removing The Base Unit

    Installing/Removing the Base Unit The base unit can be installed or removed from the machine. The base unit includes the base table and the base plate, both of which can be combined as necessary to allow for imprinting on variously shaped material. "...

  • Page 37: Installing/Removing The Base Table (Or Grid Table) To/From The Base Plate

    Installing/Removing the Base Unit Installing/Removing the Base Table (or Grid Table) to/from the Base Plate MEMO • The base table (or grid table) can be installed/removed with the base plate attached to the machine. • Not only the base table but also the grid table can be directly mounted to the base plate. "...
  • Page 38 Installing/Removing the Base Unit Installing the Base Table (or Grid Table) Procedure Open the bottom cover of the machine. Check whether the base plate is installed. Place the base table (or grid table) on the base plate. Place the protrusions on the bottom of the base table (or grid table) into the holes on the base plate. For a Base Table For a Grid Table Align with...

  • Page 39: Installing/Removing The Base Plate

    Installing/Removing the Base Unit Installing/Removing the Base Plate MEMO • The base unit is installed when shipped from the factory. • After verifying that the grid table and the base unit (or base plate) are mounted on the machine, set the material.
  • Page 40 Installing/Removing the Base Unit Installing the Base Plate Procedure Open the bottom cover of the machine. Hold the base plate with both hands, and insert the protrusions on the machine into the holes on the base plate. Machine Base plate Insert straight into the holes in two locations at the same time.

  • Page 41: Chapter 2 Imprinting

    Chapter 2 Imprinting Preparing for Imprinting .....................40 Checking Imprint Workflow ..................40 Specifying Output Destination for METAZAStudio ............ 41 Preparing the Material ....................42 Creating Imprint Data ....................48 Starting METAZAStudio ..................... 48 METAZAStudio Screen ....................49 Step 1: Determine the Shape and Size of Material ........... 51 Step 2: Import the Image ...................

  • Page 42: Preparing For Imprinting

    Preparing for Imprinting Checking Imprint Workflow Specifying Output Destination for METAZAStudio (P. 41) Switch on the power of the machine and select it as the output destination for the computer. Preparing the Material (P. 42) Check the several conditions for thickness, hardness, and the like that must be met for a material to be imprinted.

  • Page 43: Specifying Output Destination For Metazastudio

    Preparing for Imprinting Specifying Output Destination for METAZAStudio Procedure Switch on the power to the machine. " P.32 "Switching On the Power" Starting METAZAStudio. " P.28 "How to Start The Software" Click [File] → [Set up the printer]. The [Print Setup] dialog box appears. Select the printer to which data will be output.

  • Page 44: 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. For details on these conditions, refer to the respective pages mentioned. • Imprint surface hardness (P. 42) •...
  • Page 45 Preparing for Imprinting When using the base unit: Material thickness Base table (height) 0.3 mm to 40 mm Used (0.01 in. to 1.6 in.) 40 mm to 70 mm Not used (1.6 in. to 2.8 in.) * Imprinting 40 mm (1.6 in.) material is possible regardless of whether a base table is used. Base table + Base plate Grid table Material...
  • Page 46 Preparing for Imprinting When not using the base unit If the imprint surface of a material is set within the imprintable area up to 70 mm (2.8 in.) from the tip of the head cap (area reached by the marking pin), material with a thickness (height) equal to or greater than those listed above can also be imprinted.
  • Page 47 Preparing for Imprinting Size The instrument is large enough to be firmly secured. With this machine, you can use the adhesive sheet to secure the material. Though it is acceptable even if the size of the instrument protrudes from the adhesive sheet, the essential requirement is that the instrument can be firmly secured.
  • Page 48 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 set or during imprinting. Not OK Not OK Flat view: Cross-sec-...
  • Page 49 Preparing for Imprinting Conditions for Material When Imprinting Curved Surfaces The table and figure below show the imprint-assured area and the area reached by the marking pin with respect to the diameter of the cylinder with the extended curved surface. Note, however, that the following conditions are assumed.

  • Page 50: Creating Imprint Data

    Creating Imprint Data Starting METAZAStudio Windows 10 and 7 Click the [Start] button. Click [All Apps] ([All Programs] or [Programs] for Windows 7). Click the [METAZAStudio] icon under the [METAZAStudio] folder. Windows 8.1 On the [Start] screen, click On the [Apps] screen, click “METAZAStudio.” "...

  • Page 51: Metazastudio Screen

    Creating Imprint Data 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 Toolbar such as [Material] and [Open]. " 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 52 Creating Imprint Data Name Overview of Function The machine’s grid table is shown here. The scale displayed represents the Grid table actual scale marks on the grid table. This is the area in which imprinting is possible. The material size (imprint Work Area area) set through METAZA Driver 2 is shown here.

  • Page 53: Step 1: Determine The Shape And Size Of Material

    Creating Imprint Data Step 1: Determine the Shape and Size of Material METAZAStudio has a number of different types of material preregistered. Using an example that uses a plate as described below, this section explains the procedure for using material with the same shape as the plate and with the name of “tag.
  • Page 54 Creating Imprint Data Select the material in the [Select Material] dialog box. Uncheck the [Use printer driver settings] checkbox to select a type of material. To use material that is not included in the list, you can register the material. "...
  • Page 55 Creating Imprint Data Select the shape of the material. Click the icon with the “tag” name. Click The [Material Size] dialog box appears. Enter the values for the size of the material. Click [OK].
  • Page 56 Creating Imprint Data The material you selected appears in the Edit window. The portion displayed as the material becomes the imprint area without change. Click [File] → [Preferences]. The [Preferences] dialog box appears.
  • Page 57 Creating Imprint Data Set the margins. Set “Margin” to “1 mm” (0.0394 in.). Click [OK]. IMPORTANT To imprint a flat material, make the margin at least 1 mm (0.0394 in.). If the margin is set to less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.), the marking pin may strike and damage the edge of the material.

  • Page 58: Step 2: Import The Image

    Creating Imprint Data Step 2: Import the Image Import an image (such as a photograph or drawing) 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 59 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. " METAZAStudio online help (“Hints and Tips”) IMPORTANT If the material has holes, take care to ensure that the image is not laid out over the holes.

  • Page 60: Step 3: Type In The Text

    Creating Imprint Data Step 3: Type in the 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. "...

  • Page 61: Step 4: Save Imprinting Data

    Creating Imprint Data Step 4: Save Imprinting Data Save the imprint data to a file. Procedure Click The [Save As] dialog box appears. For [Save in], specify where to save the file. Type in a file name. Click [Save].

  • Page 62: Imprinting

    Imprinting Mounting the Material Attach the head cap. Make sure that preparations for imprinting are completed. " P.40 "Preparing for Imprinting" If the head unit is lowered, press the Power/Movement button. The head moves to the left rear. Loosen the head's stopper. Rotate the knob once.
  • Page 63 Imprinting Attach a head cap to the tip of the head. Mount it while lightly holding the head as shown in the figure. The head cap is attached correctly when its tab clicks. Hold the head. Head Head Precautions for use of head cap Remove dirt and dust from the imprint surface.
  • Page 64 Imprinting Place the base table (or grid table) on the base plate. Insert the protrusions on the bottom of the grid table into the holes on the base table or base plate. Using a base table + base plate Grid table Frame and holes on top of the base plate Using a base plate only...
  • Page 65 Imprinting Press the laser pointer button. The laser pointer is irradiated. If the machine is idle for 5 minutes, the laser pointer is automatically turned off. Load the material on the adhesive sheet. Laser Handles Imprint area • Move the unit so that laser pointer points to the center of the area to be imprinted on the material.
  • Page 66 Imprinting If you’re performing imprinting while using a head cap, this completes the loading of the mate- rial. Proceed to P.66 "Making Imprints". If you are not using a head cap, go to Step Using the head cap is usually recommended. •...
  • Page 67 Imprinting Fix the stopper. Lower the stopper to the bottom. Fix the stopper. Align the center of the knob with the top of the triangle directly below. The center of the knob must be positioned immediately above the top of the triangle. Press the Power/Movement button.

  • Page 68: Making Imprints

    Imprinting Making Imprints WARNING Keep your hands and body away from the moving portions of the machine during operation. Hands and other body parts can become caught in the machine, resulting in injury. After completing “Creating Imprint Data” and “Loading the Material, ” imprinting starts. "...
  • Page 69 Imprinting Click [OK]. Imprinting starts. MEMO: Imprinting multiple copies or records The message shown in the figure will appear when imprinting begins. Wait until imprinting is finished, and then go on to the next step. When imprinting is finished, replace the material or change its orientation. "...

  • Page 70: Stopping Imprint Operations

    Stopping Imprint Operations Stopping Imprinting Operations Hold down the Power/Movement button for one 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. The head will move to the left rear the next time the power is switched on.

  • Page 71: Deleting Data From Imprint Queue

    Stopping Imprint Operations Deleting Data from Imprint Queue Procedure Display the printer icon. Windows 10 and 8.1 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 [Roland MPX-95] icon.

  • Page 72: Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images

    Configuring Advanced Settings / 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.
  • Page 73 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Adjusting the Location, Size, or Angle of an Image Click Adjust the position of the image. Click the image. () appear at the four corners of the image. Drag the image to adjust its location.
  • Page 74 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Adjust the size of the image. Click the image. () appear at the four corners of the image. Drag the handles at the four corners of the image to adjust the size. Handles Adjust the angle of the image. With the handles present at the four corners of the image, click the image a second time.
  • Page 75 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images MEMO • Holding down the keyboard’s SHIFT key as you drag makes the angle change by 45 degrees at a time. Using this method can be convenient at times, such as when you want to perform rotation by precisely 90 degrees.
  • Page 76 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Insert a frame. From [Group], select [Frame]. Select [Icon]. Click the [04] frame. Click A flame is inserted into the window. Adjust the size and location of the frame. When the size of the frame is larger than that of the material, the result becomes as shown in the figure.

  • Page 77: Tips And Tricks For Text Layout

    Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Tips and Tricks for Text Layout Adjusting the Location, Size, or Angle of a Text You can change the location, size, and angle of placed text just as with an image. Procedure Enter text. "...
  • Page 78 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Adjust the angle of the text. Click on the text and hold 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. Drag to change the angle of the text.
  • Page 79 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images 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.
  • Page 80 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images 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 81 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Enter text. " P.58 "Step 3: Type in the 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 Polyline”) Filling Text There are two ways to fill text: [Fill] and [Island Fill].

  • Page 82: Creating/Editing A Stroke Character Font

    Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Configure the Fill settings Click the [Fill and Contour] tab. Select the [Fill] check box. Select [Fill] or [Island Fill]. When you select [Island Fill], you need to enter the pitch* as well. *Pitch: Interval between adjacent filling lines Click [OK].
  • Page 83 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images 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 "...
  • Page 84 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Creating a Stroke Character Font The method of creating and saving a stroke character font is explained below. Procedure Start METAZAStudio. " P.48 "Starting METAZAStudio", P.28 "How to Start The Software" Click [Edit] → [Stroke Font] → [Run SFEdit2…]. SFEdit2 starts.
  • Page 85 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Click The [Save] dialog box appears. Enter a name for the created stroke character font and save. 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 86 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Change Entered Characters into Stroke Characters in 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 87 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Select the stroke character font. Click the [Format] tab. Select [Stroke]. The options for [Font] become limited to stroke character. 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 88 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Editing Stroke Characters Procedure Change an input character to a stroke character. " P.84 "Change Entered Characters into Stroke Characters in a Stroke Character Font." Begin stroke character editing. Click Click the stroke character you want to edit. Six pointers appear around the stroke character.
  • Page 89 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Close SFEdit2. Click The edit is overwritten to the selected stroke character font. Click SFEdit2 closes. The edit is reflected to the stroke character.

  • Page 90: Checking And Adjusting Finished Result Of An Image

    Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Checking and Adjusting Finished Result of an Image Checking the Finished Results in the Preview Window Click The Preview window appears.
  • Page 91 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Adjusting the Finished Result in the Preview Window In the preview window, you can adjust the brightness, contrast, and gamma correction. An image with clearly defined light and dark areas produces attractive imprint results. Name Overview of Function This adjusts the overall brightness.

  • Page 92: Creating Variable Imprinting Data

    Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Creating Variable Imprinting Data Imprinting a different object on each material after changing part of the print 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.
  • Page 93 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Select the material in the [Select Material] dialog box. Uncheck the [Use printer driver settings] checkbox to select a type of material. To use material that is not included in the list, you can register the material. "...
  • Page 94 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Drag the mouse (move while holding down the left button of the mouse) 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 [Object] >...
  • Page 95 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images The center of the variable field moves to the center of the work area. IMPORTANT : This work is important, being related to the actual imprint position. In the machine, the center point of the imprint is defined as the imprint reference point. The “center of the work area”...
  • Page 96 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Configure the settings for properties including the size of the variable field. For details on each setting, refer to the help for METAZAStudio (“Commands” - “[Object] menu” - “Properties” - “[Properties] dialog box”). " P.28 "How to Display Help for Software" After configuring the settings, click [OK].
  • Page 97 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Drag and drop the column title of the imported CSV file into the variable field. Text is displayed in the variable field. You can display each symbol in turn by clicking . If you want to change the size or location of the variable field, open (click ) the [Properties] dialog box and change the settings.

  • Page 98: Imprinting On Curved Surfaces

    Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Imprinting on Curved Surfaces With this machine, using a head cap allows you to imprint curved surfaces. This section describes how to do so using imprinting on a semi-cylindrical material like the one shown below as an example. 10 mm 50 mm Diameter (φ) =...
  • Page 99 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Set the margins. Set “Margin” to “0 mm” (0 in.). Click [OK]. MEMO When imprinting a curved surface, the imprintable area is limited. To ensure a sufficient imprint area, set the margins to 0 mm (0 in.). Click [File] →...
  • Page 100 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images The printer’s [Properties] dialog box appears. Make sure [Roland MPX-95] is chosen as the printer name. Click [Properties]. Enter the values for the size of the material. Click the [Material] tab. Enter the diameter. In this example, set to 20 mm (0.8 in.).
  • Page 101 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Click [OK]. This concludes configuration of the imprint area settings. Make horizontal writing on portrait material. After the imprint area is determined, place images and text on the area. This section explains the method of inputting characters horizontally on portrait material.
  • Page 102 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images The cursor for entering text will appear. Click Press the <→> key (left arrow key) on the keyboard. The result becomes as shown in the figure. Input the remaining text and move the text to the desired position. "...

  • Page 103: Registering A Wide Variety Of Material

    Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Registering a Wide Variety of Material METAZAStudio includes four shapes of preregistered material. To imprint material not registered in METAZA- Studio, first register it as a new material. This prevents the imprint area from being limited and the marking pin from being damaged as the result of hitting the edge of the material.

  • Page 104: Registering A Composition And Adjusting The Striking Force

    Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Registering a Composition and Adjusting the Striking Force With this machine, imprinting using a striking force appropriate to the composition of the material used al- lows even higher quality imprint results to be obtained. METAZA Driver 2 for the machine has pre-configured settings for a number of materials and their appropriate striking forces, but you can also register materials and their optimal striking forces yourself.
  • Page 105 Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Configure the detailed imprint mode settings. Enter a name for the composition you’re registering. Enter the speed and impact. The imprint results vary according to the hardness of the material. Adjust to match the material. "...

  • Page 106: Changing Basic Driver Settings

    Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Changing Basic Driver Settings Procedure Display the printer icon. Windows 10 and 8.1 Right-click the [Start] menu on the computer. Click [Control Panel]. Click [View devices and printers] or [Devices and Printers]. Windows 7 Click the [Start] menu on the computer.

  • Page 107: Other Operations Available With Metazastudio

    Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Description METAZA Driver 2 allows you to configure the basic settings for a variety of items including the size of mate- rial and the unit used for display. The basic settings continue to be applied by making the settings with the method previously described.

  • Page 108: Imprinting Thicker (Taller) Material

    Configuring Advanced Settings / Processing Images Imprinting Thicker (Taller) Material To imprint material thicker than 70 mm (2.8 in.), remove the base unit. " P.42 "Preparing the Material" IMPORTANT The imprinting position alignment accuracy will be lower compared with using the base unit. Perform a test imprint and fine-adjust the position before imprinting for production.

  • Page 109: Chapter 3 Maintenance And Adjustment

    Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment Daily Care ........................108 Points to Note on Daily Care ................... 108 Cleaning the Machine and Material Retainers............109 Cleaning the Adhesive Sheet .................. 109 Cleaning of the Head Cap ..................109 Adjusting ........................110 Adjusting the Striking Force of the Pin ..............110 Adjusting the Origin Location..................111 Replacing Consumable Parts ..................

  • Page 110: 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 operations that are not written in the user's manual. Be sure to contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer.

  • Page 111: Cleaning The Machine And Material Retainers

    Daily Care Cleaning the Machine and Material Retainers • Use a cloth moistened with water and wrung well, and wipe gently to clean. • The surface of the cover is easily scratched, so use a soft cloth. • For those using the material retainers from the optional kit, clean the grid table in the same way as the machine.

  • Page 112: Adjusting

    Adjusting Adjusting the Striking Force of the Pin You can adjust the striking force of the pin by using MPX-95 Head Manager. Pin adjustment involves striking the pattern shown in the figure. You need to prepare the included test imprint material (brass) or a material equal to or larger than 60 mm (2.4 in.) wide by 60 mm (2.4 in.) long.

  • Page 113: Adjusting The Origin Location

    Adjusting The [Adjust Pin] wizard appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform adjustment for the pin. IMPORTANT • Set a material to be imprinted with a test pattern using the adhesive sheet and grid table. • Use a head cap. "...
  • Page 114 Adjusting Click [Adjust Origin]. The [Adjust Origin] wizard appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform adjustment. When you have finished, click The window closes.

  • Page 115: Replacing Consumable Parts

    Replacing Consumable Parts Head Cap Replacement When the head cap becomes worn as shown in the figure below, it is time for replacement. Replace the head cap with a new one as necessary. The degree of wear may vary according to imprint conditions. In particular, imprinting that makes extensive use of island fill and other line-drawing operations on materials such as aluminum causes especially rapid wear because of the extensive unevenness of the material surface.
  • Page 116 Replacing Consumable Parts Click [OK] to make the message disappear. Click [Details], and MPX-95 Head Manager appears. " P.114 "How to Check the State of the Marking Pin" How to Check the State of the Marking Pin You can check the state of the marking pin using MPX-95 Head Manager. Procedure Start MPX-95 Head Manager.
  • Page 117 (MPH-90), or a material equal to or larger than 60 mm (2.4 in.) wide by 60 mm (2.4 in.) long. * Replacement heads are sold separately. For purchasing information, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer or visit our website (http://www.dgshape.com/). Adjustment pattern IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 118 Replacing Consumable Parts Click [Replace Head]. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform adjustment for the pin. • Set a material to be imprinted with a test pattern using the adhesive sheet and grid table. " P.60 "Mounting the Material" • Use a head cap. •...

  • Page 119: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ....................... 118 The [Power/Movement] Button Is Blinking..............118 The Machine Doesn't Run Even When Imprint Data Is Sent........119 You Cannot Select the Material of the Object to Be Imprinted Using METAZAStudio..119 The Imprinted Location Isn't Where Desired............120 The Imprinted Image Is Unattractive.

  • Page 120: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The [Power/Movement] Button Is Blinking. If the power is switched on while the height of the head position is fixed, the initial operation is stopped. If the machine continues the initial operation while the material is loaded, the material sur- face may be scratched and/or the marking pin may be damaged.

  • Page 121: The Machine Doesn't Run Even When Imprint Data Is Sent

    Troubleshooting Switch off the power by holding down the [Power/Movement] button for one second or longer. If the knob becomes loose during imprinting in the event that the head cap is not used, the head position will not match the Is the knob loosened? surface height of the material.

  • Page 122: The Imprinted Location Isn't Where Desired

    Troubleshooting The Imprinted Location Isn't Where Desired. Verify that the base unit is installed correctly. Also verify that the laser pointer points to the center of the material to be imprinted Is the material loaded at the and adjust the position as necessary. correct location? P.

  • Page 123: The Imprinted Image Is Unattractive

    Troubleshooting The Imprinted Image Is Unattractive. Choose the composition of the loaded material in METAZAStudio. Even if the composition of the material is the same, the hard- ness of the imprint surface may vary greatly depending on the casting method, the composition of impurities, the presence of Are the settings for the mate- rial correct? plating, and so on.

  • Page 124: The Image Is Uneven

    Troubleshooting The Image Is Uneven. Attach a head cap and perform imprinting. If you’re using material Is the imprint surface slightly that can be damaged by imprinting with the head cap attached, uneven? / Is the imprint sur- then replace the material with one that has a level imprint surface. face at an angle? P.

  • Page 125: The Image Is Always Faint At The Same Location

    Troubleshooting The Image Is Always Faint at the Same Location. If the image is always faint at the same location even though you’re performing imprinting using a head cap, the imprint surface may have an excessive height displacement. Recheck the requirements for the material that can be imprinted by the Is a change in the height of machine and select a material that meets the requirements.
  • Page 126 Troubleshooting Right-click the “Roland MPX-95” icon, and then click [Printing preferences]. The METAZA driver 2's Printing Preferences screen opens. Click [Test Print] in the [Option] tab. The test pattern is imprinted on the material. Use the scale to read and note the locations where the test pattern is not continuous or not visible. Note the values in all four directions (front, back, left, and right).
  • Page 127 Troubleshooting Enter the correction value. Select [Correct slope] Enter the scale values you noted in into METAZA Driver 2. Click [OK].

  • Page 128: Installing The Driver Separately

    "Installing the Driver and the Software" Procedure Log on to Windows as an administrator or as a member of the Administrators group. Insert the DGSHAPE Software Package CD into the computer. When the automatic playback window appears, click [Run menu.exe]. The setup menu appears automatically.
  • Page 129 Troubleshooting Select [Install], select [MPX-95] as the model name, select [USB] as the port, and then click [Start]. METAZA Driver 2 installation starts. Proceed by following the on-screen instructions. Perform the following actions if the screens shown below appear during installation. Windows 10 Windows 8.1 Click [Install].
  • Page 130 Troubleshooting Click of the setup menu. Remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive. Connect the machine to the computer using the USB cable. Please use the included USB cable. Do not use a USB hub. METAZA Driver 2 is installed automatically.

  • Page 131: To Install Software Separately

    To Install Software Separately Procedure Log on to Windows as an administrator or as a member of the Administrators group. Insert the DGSHAPE Software Package CD into the computer. When the automatic playback window appears, click [Run menu.exe]. The setup menu appears automatically.

  • Page 132: Driver Installation Is Impossible

    Troubleshooting Driver Installation Is Impossible If installation quits partway through, or if the wizard does not appear when you make the connection with a USB cable, installation of METAZA Driver 2 may not be possible. In such cases, perform the following procedure. (If procedure A does not solve your problem, perform procedure B.) Windows 10/8.1 (procedure A) 1.

  • Page 133: Uninstalling Driver

    If you're not using the DGSHAPE Software Package CD, go to 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 134 If you're not using the DGSHAPE Software Package CD, go to 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 135: 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. Remove all included items attached to the machine. Make sure the power is switched off. Open the cover of the machine.
  • Page 136 Moving the Machine Attach a head cap to the head. Hold the head. Head Head Attach the retaining materials. Hold down the Power/Movement button for ten seconds or longer. The head moves as shown below. Fix the head at the highest position. Loosen the knob.
  • Page 137 Moving the Machine Remove the power cord and USB cable. Attach the retaining materials. The machine is secured with retainers and screws at five points ( through below). Attach all the retainers and tighten the screws with the included hexagonal wrench. For information on where to store Retainer A, Retainer B, and the retaining screws, refer to P.

  • Page 139: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Chapter 5 Appendix Main Unit Specifications...................138 Imprint Area ......................138 Location of Power Rating and Serial Number Label..........139 Specifications ......................140 System Requirements for USB Connection ............140...

  • Page 140: Main Unit Specifications

    Main Unit Specifications Imprint Area Maximum Imprinting Area and Recommended Imprinting Area Machine side 70 mm (2.8 in.) 80 mm (3.2 in.) 118 mm (4.6 in.) (Distance from machine) Top view of the grid table Recommended imprint area Center line (50 mm ×...

  • Page 141: Location Of Power Rating And Serial Number Label

    Main Unit Specifications Location of Power Rating and Serial Number Label Serial number This is required when you seek mainte- nance, servicing, or support. Never peel off the label or let it get dirty. Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the requirements for voltage, frequency, and amperage given here.

  • Page 142: Specifications

    286 mm (W) x 383 mm (D) x 308 mm (H) (11.3 in. (W) x 15.1 in. (D) x 12.2 in. (H)) Weight 12 kg (26.5 lb.) Included items AC adapter, power cord, test-use material, USB cable, DGSHAPE Software Pack- age CD, user's manual, etc. System Requirements for USB Connection Computer Model preinstalled with Windows 10, 8.1, or 7 (32- or 64-bit), or upgraded...

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