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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Second Edition GX-500 ‘07 Apr. Unauthorized coplying or transferral, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibited. Copyright © 2007 ROLAND DG CORPORATION 70029-1...

  • Page 2: Revision Record

    Revision Record Revision Date Description of Changes Approval Issued 2006.9.5 First Edition Kato Sasai Kato Mabuchi 2007.4.3 1-7 ACCESSORIES : Parts have been revised.

  • Page 3: About The Symbols

    To Ensure Safe Work To Ensure Safe Work WARNING CAUTION About Notices. Used for instructions intended to alert the operator to the risk of death WARNING or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the operator to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

  • Page 4: About The Labels Affixed To The Unit

    About the Labels Affixed to the Unit WARNING Do not recharge, short-circuit, Turn off the primary power SW disassemble the lithium battery, nor before servicing. put it into fire. It may cause heat, explosion and fire. Put tape around the lithium battery for insulation for disposal or preservation.
  • Page 5 Electric charge. GX-500/400 Do not touch when power is on. Electric charge. GX-300 Do not touch when power is on.

  • Page 6: Structure & Spare Parts

    1 Structure & Spare Parts 1-1 COVERS PARTS LIST -Main Parts- PARTS LIST -Supplemental Parts- Parts No. Parts Name Parts No. Parts Name 1000001369 APRON,B GX-300 S1 31019146 SCREW SET,BINDING M4*8 NI 100PCS 1000001368 APRON,B GX-400 S2 31289102 CUPSCREW SET,M3*6 NI 50 PCS. 1000001367 APRON,B GX-500 1000001366 APRON,F GX-300 1000001365 APRON,F GX-400...

  • Page 7: Frame

    1-2 FRAME...
  • Page 8 1-2 FRAME PARTS LIST -Main Parts- PARTS LIST -Supplemental Parts- Parts No. Parts Name Parts No. Parts Name 1 11879107 ABSORBER TK-12 S1 31029816 BUSH,ROLL 3X4 22805435 ASS'Y,G-ROLLER CX-300 S2 31119904 PIN,SPRING 2.5X8 SUS STRAIGHT 22805434 ASS'Y,G-ROLLER CX-400 S3 31299102 RIVET,NYLON P2655B 22805433 ASS'Y,G-ROLLER CX-500...

  • Page 9: Drive Unit

    1-3 DRIVE UNIT PARTS LIST -Main Parts- PARTS LIST -Supplemental Parts- Parts No. Parts Name Parts No. Parts Name 1 22805436 ASS'Y,MOTOR CX-500 S1 31279104 LABEL,CAUTION CS-20 NO.598 2 22805350 ASS'Y,PULLEY HD42.2S16 CM-500 S2 31149704 RING,E ETW-6 SUS 3 22355758 BASE,SCAN DRIVE CX-500 S3 31159904 RIVET,NYLON P3065B...

  • Page 10: Carriage

    1-4 CARRIAGE PARTS LIST -Main Parts- PARTS LIST -Supplemental Parts- Parts No. Parts Name Parts No. Parts Name 1 22805288 ASS'Y,CARRIAGE CM-500 S1 31029801 BUSH,ROLL 2X4 2 22805292 ASS'Y,CLAMP BLADE CM-500 S2 31029803 BUSH,ROLL 3X5 3 22805291 ASS'Y,HOLDER BLADE CM-500 S3 31289109 CUPSCREW SET,M3*4 NI 100 PCS.

  • Page 11: Chassis

    1-5 CHASSIS (Only for GX-300) PARTS LIST -Main Parts- PARTS LIST -Supplemental Parts- Parts No. Parts Name Parts No. Parts Name 2215052400 BOSS NUT L=8MM S1 31029101 BUSH,NB-19 21985128 BRACKET,COVER UNDER CX-500 S2 31279116 LABEL,EARTH MARK-1 NO.E-580 21985130 BRACKET,FRAME CENTER L CX-500 S3 31109802 NUT SET,HEXAGON M4 NI 100PCS 21985131...

  • Page 12: Pinch Roller

    1-6 PINCH ROLLER " & & & & PARTS LIST -Main Parts- PARTS LIST -Supplemental Parts- Parts No. Parts Name Parts No. Parts Name 1 7561714000 ASS'Y,P-ROLLER C CX-500 S1 31149702 RING,E ETW-ES3 UNI-C 2 7561712000 ASS'Y,P-ROLLER L/R CX-500 S2 31249211 WASHER,PLAIN 4.3X7X0.5 C 3 22115854 FRAME,P-ROLLER CX-500...

  • Page 13: Accessories

    1-7 ACCESSORIES Revised 1 117V 230V 230VC 240VA 240VE PARTS LIST -Main Parts- Parts No. Parts Name Parts No. Parts Name 1 23495124 AC CORD 3ASL/100 240VA 10A SAA 20 22135316 STOPPER, PNS-186 2 13499111 AC CORD H05VV-F 240VE 10A S Product PNS-502 3 13499109...

  • Page 14: Electrical Section

    2 Electrical Section 2-1 WIRING MAP...
  • Page 15 GX-500 WIRING MAP Cable List Parts Name Parts No. 500 400 300 23505631 CABLE-ASSY JUNBI A PC-600 23505632 CABLE-ASSY JUNBI B PC-600 23505633 CABLE-ASSY JUNBI C PC-600 D 1000001337 CABLE-ASSY,POW ER AC GX-500 E 1000001338 CABLE-ASSY,POW ER DC GX- 500 1000002015 CABLE-ASSY,POW ER DC GX- 300 F 1000001339 CABLE-ASSY,F MOTOR GX-500 G 1000001340 CABLE-ASSY,S MOTOR GX-5 00...

  • Page 16: Main Board

    2-2 MAIN BOARD MAIN BOARD_Arrangement Diagram (Component Side)
  • Page 17 MAIN BOARD_Arrangement Diagram (Soldering Side) It indicates the version of the Main Board.

  • Page 18: Main Board_Circuit Diagram

    MAIN BOARD_Circuit Diagram 1/6...
  • Page 19 MAIN BOARD_Circuit Diagram 2/6...
  • Page 20 MAIN BOARD_Circuit Diagram 3/6...
  • Page 21 MAIN BOARD_Circuit Diagram 4/6 VCC3 VCC3 VCC3 VCC3 VCC3 VCC1.5 VCC1.5 VCC1.5 + C5 10u/16V PC18 PC17 PC15 PC21 PC22 CE1.0u CE1.0u CE1.0u CE1.0u CE1.0u CE1.0u CE1.0u VCC3 PC19 CE1.0u VCC3 VCC1.5 DB[0..15] DB[0..15] EXCML20A390U CE1.0u VBUS Vcc_USB D1/AD1 -Data D2/AD2 +Data D3/AD3...
  • Page 22 MAIN BOARD_Circuit Diagram 5/6...
  • Page 23 MAIN BOARD_Circuit Diagram 6/6 2-10...

  • Page 24: Sub Board

    2-3 SUB BOARD SUB BOARD_Arrangement Diagram (Component Side) It indicates the version of the Board. 2-11...
  • Page 25 SUB BOARD_Arrangement Diagram (Soldering Side) 2-12...
  • Page 26 SUB BOARD_Circuit Diagram 2-13...

  • Page 27: Replacement Of Main Parts

    3 Replacement of Main Parts The necessary adjustments after the replacement of each part, and the referential time for each work are described as follows. TOOL CARRIAGE REPLACEMENT : 30min. CARRIAGE MOTOR REPLACEMENT : 5min. 1. TOOL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. AGING Adj.Time: 1min.
  • Page 28 Remove the Carriage Cover. Carriage Cover Disconnect the Cables of Crop Mark Sensor, Pinch Roller Carriage Board Carriage Cable Sensor, Solenoid and Carriage. Screw Remove the Carriage Board. Crop Mark Sensor Cable Solenoid Cable Pinch Roller Sensor Cable Remove the Screw and the Washer fixing the Tool Carriage.
  • Page 29 Cut the Cable Tie. Tube CableTie Remove the Screw1 and 2 shown in the figure to remove Separating Knife the Separating Knife and Crop Mark Sensor together with the Crop Mark Sensor Stay from the Tool Carriage. Crop Mark Sensor Crop Mark Sensor Stay Screw2 Screw1...
  • Page 30 Remove the Pinch Roller Sensor Wire from the Pinch Roller Sensor Board using the Soldering-iron. Tube Then, pull out the Pinch Roller Sensor Wire from top of the Tube. Pinch Roller Sensor Wire Pinch Roller Sensor Board Screw Remove the 2 Screws fixing the Guide Bearing 2. <...
  • Page 31 Fix the Separating Knife, while pushing it to the circled Separating Knife Screw part of the right figure. < Bottom View > Fix the Pinch Roller Sensor Board to the Tool Carriage by the either of the 2 methods below. Tube 1) Put the Pinch Roller Sensor Wire through the Tube and connect it to the Connector.
  • Page 32 Fix the Pinch Roller Sensor Board. < Bottom View > Pinch Roller Sensor Board Screw Fix the Crop Mark Sensor together with the Crop Mark Sensor Stay to the Tool Carriage with the Screw2. Crop Mark Sensor Crop Mark Sensor Stay Screw2 <...
  • Page 33 Screw Fix the Tool Carriage to the Guide Rail with the 2 Screws Guide while fitting the screw hole of the Carriage Board Stay Bearing Assy Assy and Guide Bearing Assy. If the Right Screws is fixed first, the Tool Carriage can be fixed easily.

  • Page 34: Carriage Wire Replacement

    3-2 CARRIAGE WIRE REPLACEMENT Remove the Guide Rail Cover, Right Side Cover and Left Side Cover. Left Side Cover Guide Rail Cover Right Side Cover Remove the Support Cable. Support Cable Be careful not to scratch the Carriage Cable. Remove the Carriage Cover. Carriage Cover Remove the Screw and the Washer fixing the Tool Carriage.
  • Page 35 Loosen the Screw A and Screw B in order to loosen the Carriage Wire Tension. ScrewB ScrewA Remove the Carriage Wire from the Pulley. Carriage Wire Loosen the Screws fixing the Carriaage Motor. Spring Screw Carriage Motor Remove the Screw while holding the Shaft. Screw Shaft Then, loosen the 2 Screws fixing the Shaft Stay No.1 and...
  • Page 36 Remove the 4 Screws fixing the Drive Gear and Pulley. Then, pull out the tip of the Carriage Wire from the cut end of the Pulley. Carriage Wire Put the tip of the New Carriage Wire into the cut end of the Pulley.
  • Page 37 Fix the New Carriage Wire. Wind the Carriage Wire around the Pulley from the bottom to the top (14times). Make sure to wind without overlap or twists. Process 2 will be easier, if putting scotch tape on the wound wire to prevent it from coimg loose.
  • Page 38 Mesh the Carriage motor Gear with the Drive Gear. Then, tighten the 3 Screws securely. And move the Tool Carriage to left and right several times so that the Carriage Motor Gear meshs with the Drive Gear better. Spring Move the Tool Carriage to left and right several times after meshing.

  • Page 39: Main Board Replacement

    3-3 MAIN BOARD REPLACEMENT Turn on the Power SW while pressing the Left, Right and Down keys to enter the Service Mode. ] , [ ] , [ ] + POWER ON SERVICE MODE VER 1.00 FORCE 30gf Start the PIT. Perform [Get Report] and [Get Parameters], and save them as files.
  • Page 40 Remove the 2 Screws on the Main Board and the 4 < Front > Screws from the rear side of the Machine. Then, remove the Main Board together with the Plate. Plate Screw Remove the 2 Screws to remove the Main Board from the Plate.
  • Page 41 Connect 7 Cables to the Main Board. CN9 CN10 CN11 CN7 CN12 CN8 SW Power Supply Cable : CN6 Carriage Cable : CN7 Panel Board Cable : CN8 Fan Cable : CN9 Feed Motor Cable : CN10 Scan Motor Cable : CN11 Paper Sensor Cable : CN12...
  • Page 42 Perform the following operations after replacement. 1. FIRMWARE INSTALLATION 2. SYSTEM PARAMETER INITIALIZE 3. SHEET CUTTER DOWN POSITION ADJUSTMENT After performing these operations, perform [Put Parameters] with PIT and write the parameter that is saved before replacement to the Main Board. Perform the following operations if it is not possible to transfer the parameters by PIT.

  • Page 43: Pinch Roller Replacement

    3-4 PINCH ROLLER REPLACEMENT Remove the Screw and the 3 Pinch Roller Assys from the Cut part cut part. The GX-300 does not have a middle pinch roller. Screw Remove the E-Ring of one side of the Pinch Roller using the Flat Head Driver.
  • Page 44 Fix the E-Ring using a pare of Pliers. E-Ring Fix the 3 Pinch Roller Assys carefully with their fixing positions. The right figure is the Left Pinch Roller Assy. * Left Pinch Roller Assy With the Magnet and the mark on the Left * Middle Pinch Roller Assy No Magnet or the mark * Right Pinch Roller Assy...

  • Page 45: Crop Mark Replacement

    3-5 CROP MARK SENSOR REPLACEMENT Remove the Guide Rail Cover. Guide Rail Cover Remove the Support Cable. Support Cable Be careful not to scratch the Carriage Cable. Remove the Carriage Cover. Carriage Cover Disconnect the Cable of the Crop Mark Sensor, Pinch Carriage Board Carriage Cable Roller Sensor , Solenoid and Carriage.
  • Page 46 Remove the Screw and the Washer fixing the Tool Carriage. Screw Remove the 2 Screws to remove the Tool Carriage from the Guide Rail. Cut the Cable Tie. Tube Cable Tie Remove the Screws shown in the figure to remove the Crop Mark Sensor together with the Crop Mark Sensor Stay from the Tool Carriage.
  • Page 47 Remove the 2 Screws to remove the Crop Mark Sensor Board from the Crop Mark Sensor Stay. Crop Mark Sensor Board Screw Fix the New Crop Mark Sensor Board to the Crop Mark Sensor Stay with the 2 Screws. Cropmark Sensor Stay Fix the Crop Mark Sensor together with the Crop Mark Sensor Stay to the Tool Carriage with the 2 Screws.
  • Page 48 Screw Fix the Tool Carriage to the Guide Rail with the 2 Screw Guide swhile fitting the screw hole of the Carriage Board Stay Bearing Assy Assy and Guide Bearing Assy. If the ight Screw is fixed first, the Tool Carriage can be fixed easily.

  • Page 49: Adjustment

    4 Adjustment 4-1 Special Tool Table shows a list of special tools recommended by Roland DG Corp. Tool No. ST-002 Tool Name TENSION GAUGE 3N (300gf) Purpose TOOL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT Tool No. ST-006 Tool Name WHITE DUMMY PEN Purpose TOOL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT...

  • Page 50: Service Mode

    4-2 Service Mode Service Mode ], [ ], [ ] + POWER ON SERVICE MODE Firmware Version VER 1.00 FORCE 30gf FORCE 30gf The Min. tool pressure can be adjusted by [ ] keys. The tool pressure becomes stronger as the value increases. The Tool moves up or down by [TEST] key.
  • Page 51 CROP AUTO CROP AUTO This menu is for AUTO CROP-CUT ADJUSTMENT START This menu is for MANUAL CROP-CUT CROP MANUAL CROP-G <-5> CROP MANUAL ADJUSTMENT. *CROP-G <-5> 1 step = 0.025mm * This menu is not used normally. CROP MANUAL CROP-C <-7>...
  • Page 52 Special Key Operation Sheet Cutter Down Displayed Language System Parameter Initialize Position Adjustment It initializes the all parameters. Lower the Sheet Cutter by pushing the Tool Carriage against the Left Frame. [ ] , [ ] , [SHEETCUT] [ MENU ] + POWER ON ] , [ ] , [ ORIGIN ] + POWER ON + POWER ON...

  • Page 53: Service Report

    SERVICE REPORT << SYSTEM REPORT >> MODEL : GX-500 SERIAL NO: ZU60100 VERSION MAIN : A100 BOOT : B100 SERVICE INFORMATION FORCE: 30g=17 200g=20 FACT CALIB. : C=-0.06% G=0.00% KNIFE ADJ. : 650step CROP SENSOR OFFSET: C=-16step G=-51step MOTOR TIME : C=0.2H G=0.2H MOTOR TOTAL TIME : C=0.2H G=0.2H MOTOR RESET COUNT : C=0 G=0...

  • Page 54: How To Upgrade Firmware

    HOW TO UPGRADE FIRMWARE (Reference Time:5min.) Connect PC and GX-500/400/300 with the USB Cable. t is necessary to prepare the followings to upgrade the FIRMWARE. 1. FIRMWARE 2. WindowsPC (OS:Windows98SE/Me/2000/XP) 3. USB Cable 4. PIT.exe Turn on the power while pressing [ ],[ ],[ ] keys. [ ] , [ ] , [ ] + POWER ON The machine is ready to receive data when [WAITING] is displayed.
  • Page 55 When the Firmware Upgrade is completed, [COMPLETE] RECEIVING will be displayed on the LCD. Turn off the power. WRITING COMPLETED [POWER OFF]...

  • Page 56: Tool Height Adjustment

    TOOL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT is for adjusting the tool height to avoid the tool-bouncing in the cutting operation. This adjustment must be performed after replacement of the TOOL CARRIAGE. Roland Special Tool WHITE DUMMY PEN (ST-006), Thickness Gauge and 1mm Hexagonal wrench are necessary for this adjustment. Remove the Guide Rail Cover.
  • Page 57 Cover the Front and Rear Paper Sensors with the sheet. Front Paper Sensor Rear Paper Sensor Turn on the Power and select [ROLL] by the [ keys. And press the [ENTER] key. SELECT SHEET *ROLL Use [ ] or [ ] to select.

  • Page 58: Bed Height Adjustment

    Confirm that the clearance is 2.5mm ~ 3.0mm between the tip of the Pen and the Bed at the other 4 positions (2 positions for GX-300). The Tool Carriage can be moved by hand. If the clearance between the tip of the Pen and the Bed is not 2.5mm ~ 3.0mm, perform the following.
  • Page 59 4-5 BED HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Reference Time:20min.) This adjustment is necessary when the clearance between the tip of the Pen and the Bed is not 2.5mm - 3.0mm checked in 9 of the TOOL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT. Be careful not to touch the Switching Power Unit when performing this adjustment. Remove the Guide F Cover.
  • Page 60 Turn on the Power and select [ROLL] by the [ keys. SELECT SHEET Then, press the [ENTER] key. *ROLL Use [ ] or [ ] to select. Press [ENTER] to enable the setting. NOW LOADING W:1195mm L:- - - - - - Loosen the 2 Screws.
  • Page 61 Screw Tighten the 2 Nuts with the 7mm Spanner. Tighten the 2 Screws. Screw Perform [4-4 TOOL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT] 7 ~ 10 again. 4-13...

  • Page 62: Tool Pressure Adjustment

    TOOL CARRIAGE to ensure that correct pressure would be added to the blade when cutting. This adjustment must be performed after replacement of the TOOL CARRIAGE. Roland Special Tool TENSION GAUGE (ST-002), WHITE DUMMY PEN (ST-006) and DIAL TENSION METER (ST-012) are necessary for this adjustment.
  • Page 63 Pull up the TOOL HOLDER with the DIAL TENSION METER (ST-012) and measure the pressure when the pen tip leaves the BED. Adjust the parameter in the [FORCE 30gf] menu with the Up and Down keys so that the pressure will be 25gf ~ 35gf .

  • Page 64: Wire Tension Adjustment

    4-7 WIRE TENSION ADJUSTMENT (Reference Time:15min.) Remove the Left Side Cover. Left Side Cover Turn off the Power and move the Tool Carriage to the left end. Tool Carriage Loosen the Screw at the left end of the machine. Screw Measure the Wire Tension with the Tension Meter (ST- 011) in the middle.
  • Page 65 Adjust the Screw at the left end of the machine so that the Wire Tension will be 12~14 pound. If the Screw is loosened, the Wire Tension will be weak. If the Screw is tightened, the Wire Tension will be strong.

  • Page 66: Calibration

    4-8 CALIBRATION (Referential Time : 20 min.) CALIBRATION is for calibrating the media feeding amount. This adjustment must be performed after replacement of the MAIN BOARD or in case you like to improve the distance accuracy. Change the value of the Calibration to 0 in the User Mode and the Service Mode before performing this adjustment.
  • Page 67 Select [DATA2] under [CALIB - *] menu and press the CALIB-C<+0.04> [ENTER] key. CALIB-C<+0.04> *CHANGE Either [CALIB-G] or [CALIB-C] can be used for [CALIB-*] menu. CALIB-C<+0.04> DATA2 [ENTER] The right figure will be drawn. 50mm 100mm GRIT 750mm 50mm 100mm 550mm CARRIAGE Measure the length of CARRIAGE DIRECTION /GRIT...
  • Page 68 Select the directions, GRIT ROLLER DIRECTION or CARRIAGE DIRECTION. (Grit Direction) CALIB-G<-0.04> (Carriage Direction) CALIB-C<+0.04> Press [ ] key to enter the adjusting menu and change CALIB-G<-0.14> the Calibrating Amount with [ ] and [ ] keys. Then, press the [ENTER] key to save the setting. CALIB-G<-0.14>...

  • Page 69: Crop Mark Sensor Adjustment

    4-9 CROP MARK SENSOR ADJUSTMENT (Referential Time : 10 min.) This adjustment is for adjusting the sensitivity of the CROP MARK SENSOR. If not adjusted, the crop marks cannot be read correctly and it results in a problem of the position error of the cutting. MATT BLACK VINYL SHEET (the backing paper color:white, A4 size or larger), knife and tweezers are necessary for this adjustment.
  • Page 70 The crop mark sensor irradiates the red light. Cut a part of the surface on the vinyl sheet (mat black) with using the knife and peel it off. Install the matt black vinyl sheet whose portion is peeled off to the GX-500/400/300. Move the Tool Carriage or the sheet to the place where the black surface of the sheet is irradiated.
  • Page 71 Make sure that the measured value of [ C ] is 100 or below. After that, carry out 4 - 5 again and make sure that SENSOR CHECK the measured value of [ C ] for the black surface of the F0 R0 P0 L0 C96 sheet is within 630 ±...

  • Page 72: Auto Crop-Cut Adjustment

    4-10 AUTO CROP-CUT ADJUSTMENT (Referential Time : 10 min.) This adjustment is for calibrating the shifting in the relative positions of Tool and Crop Mark Sensor. If it is not adjusted, the cut position to the position of the detected crop mark becomes inaccurate, gap arises in the print and cut when detection of a crop mark is performed.
  • Page 73 Peel the sheet off leaving 2 squares after cutting. Please carry out this without taking off the sheet from Peel off this area. the machine. Press [ENTER] key to continue the adjustment. Sensor detects the center of the left square firstly and detects the center of the right square.

  • Page 74: Manual Crop-Cut Adjustment

    If you perform this adjustment, the distance between the Tool and the Crop Mark Sensor can be calibrated more preciselly than [4-10 AUTO TOOL/CROP MARK SENSOR POSITION ADJUSTMENT]. We recommend to carry out [Crop Mark Adjustment] of Roland CutStudio to do the fine adjustment in stead of this adjustment.

  • Page 75: Sheet Cutter Down Position Adjustm

    4-12 SHEET CUTTER DOWN POSITION ADJUSTMENT (Reference Time:5min.) Push the Tool Carriage against the Left Frame to lower the Sheet Cutter. In case the Tool Carriage is not at correct position, this adjustment will not be done correctly. Turn on the Power while pressing the [ ] and [SHEET CUT] keys to enter the mode.

  • Page 76: Supplemental Information

    5-1 Operational Sequence POWER ON Checks Firmware. Firmware upgrade mode. CHECK Special key is pushed Processing for the key GX-500 Roland DG Corp. GX-400 Displays Model Name. Roland DG Corp. GX-300 Roland DG Corp. ORIGIN ERROR Detects origin Displays Sheet Selection Menu.

  • Page 77: Sensor Map

    5-2 Sensor Map Bottom view of the Tool Carriage Front PINCH ROLLER SENSOR This sensor detects the Pinch Roller Position. CROP MARK SENSOR This sensor detects the Crop Mark. Rear Front view of the machine Top view of the machine CARRIAGE LIMIT SENSOR REAR PAPER SENSOR This sensor...

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    6 Troubleshooting 6-1 START AND END POINTS DO NOT MATCH CHECKING POINT ACTION REFERENCE OUTLINE The blade used on the machine has the offset and therefore, the tip is shifted from its center. When the offset setting done on the In appropriate offset machine doesn't match with the blade offset, the offset correction Match Offset...

  • Page 79: Stitch Cut

    6-2 STITCH CUT CHECKING POINT ACTION REFERENCE OUTLINE When the blade wears out, it will be caught by the vinyl and Blade tip is wearing out Replace Blade results in the stitch cut. The Cutter Protection is the place for blade landing. If there is Replace Cutter scratch in the Cutter Protection, the blade is caught by the vinyl Scratch in Cutter Protection...

  • Page 80: Media Shifting

    6-3 MEDIA SHIFTING CHECKING POINT ACTION REFERENCE OUTLINE The most effective measure for media shifting is to load the media straight to the machine. The small tilting of the media Media is not loaded when loading it could result in the big shifting especially doing the Explain to the customer User's Manual straight to the machine...

  • Page 81: Fan Revolution

    6-5 FAN REVOLUTION CHECKING POINT ACTION REFERENCE OUTLINE Connect the connector When there is a bad contact in the connector, the signal doesn't Bad Contact in connector again pass and results that the Fan doesn't rotate. The Fan is controlled by the Main Board. If the Main Board is Main Board is broken Replace Main Board broken, it doesn't control correctly and causes the Fan rotation...

  • Page 82: Distorted Figure / Wavy Line

    MOTOR ERROR MESSAGE ERROR DISPLAY MEANING CAUSE MOTOR ERROR [01] Feed Motor Deviation Error Feed Motor Overcurrent Error 0 MOTOR ERROR [02] (Ultra-Excessive load is put on the motor movement instantaneously.) Feed Motor Overcurrent Error 1 MOTOR ERROR [04] (Excessive load is put on the motor movement <...

  • Page 83: Cannot Detect Crop Mark

    6-8 CANNOT DETECT CROP MARK CHECKING POINT ACTION REFERENCE OUTLINE When the media is not loaded correctly as follows, the machine cannot detect the Crop Mark occasionally. Media is not loaded Users Manual / 1. The left and right Crop Marks are slanted by 5 degrees or Explain to the cutomer.

  • Page 84: Print Does Not Match With Cut

    6-9 PRINT DOES NOT MATCH WITH CUT CHECKING POINT ACTION REFERENCE OUTLINE When the image is not printed at the correct position, adjust the Users Manual / Explain to the cutomer. cuttting loction against the printing image by [File] > [Printing Advanced Guide Setup] in CutStudio.

  • Page 85: Service Activities

    7 7 Service Activities 7-1 INSTALLATION CHECK LIST GX-500/400/300 INSTALLATION CHECK LIST Date : User : Serial Number : Checking for Installing Place Be sure to ensure a sufficient amount of installation space for the machine. GX-500:1200mm (47-1/4 in.) high, 1700mm (66-15/16 in.) wide, and 900mm (35-7/16 in.) depth GX-400:1200mm (47-1/4 in.) high, 1500mm (59-1/16 in.) wide, and 900mm (35-7/16 in.) depth GX-300:1200mm (47-1/4 in.) high, 1250mm (49-1/4 in.) wide, and 900mm (35-7/16 in.) depth 60cm...
  • Page 86 Checking the Accessories Blade Holder Power cord:1 Blade:1 Alignment Tool:1 (XD-CH2):1 Roland Software Package:1 Setup Guide:1 User’s Manual:1 USB cable(2mm):1 Replacement blade Cable Clamp:1 for separating knife:1 Checking the Accessories for Stand Stay:1 Caster Flats:2 Stand Leg:2 Shafts:2 With brake...
  • Page 87 Assembling the Stand Assemble the Caster Flats and the Stay. Fix the Caster Flats and the Stay with the 4 Long Screws and the Washers. Then, attach the 4 Caps. * Orient the Stay so that the surface with eight holes faces up. * Assemble the Caster Flats and the Stay with the side of each Caster Flat that has small holes touching the ends of the Stay.
  • Page 88 Mount the GX-500/400/300 on the Stand. The orientation when mounting the Main Unit is not important (that is, there is no difference between front and back). There is no difference between the left and right Stand Legs. Be careful not to let the Main Unit fall down the Main Unit. And, fix the 6 Cap Screws. Front View Cap Screw Cap Screw...

  • Page 89: Front View

    Fix the Cable Clamp to the Stand. Cable Clamp Push it into the hole of the Stand. Removing the packing materials Remove all packing materials. Any that remain may cause faulty operation or breakdown when the power is switched on. Front View Tape Cardboard...
  • Page 90 (This includes such computers later upgraded to Windows Me/2000/XP.) 2) Computers on which USB operation is assured by the manufacturer of computers. Installing the [Roland CutStudio] (Windows) . <System Requirements for the Roland CutStudio> Operating system : Windows 98 SE (Second Edition)/Me/2000/XP...
  • Page 91 Functions / Operations Adjusting the Blade Force and Cutting Speed Setting the Origin Point Starting Cutting When Cutting is Completed Detailed Cutting-condition Settings Details of the Origin-point Location and Cutting Area To Perform Lengthy Cutting Loading Flat Material (Standard-size Material, Cut Material, Etc.) Repeating the Same Cutting Front Loading The Overcut Feature...

  • Page 92: Maintenance Check List

    7-2 Maintenance Check List GX-500/400/300 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Date : Serial Number User Check Items Operation Points Check Ask the customer if there is something that he/she is concerned Done Interview the customer about. Get report before maintenance Get report with [Get Report] of the PIT.exe. Done Upgrade the firmware if the installed firmware is not the latest Upgrade the firmware to the latest version...

  • Page 93: Specification

    Power cord, blade holder (XD-CH2), pin, blade, alignment tool, cable clamp, replacement blade for separating knife, USB cable, Roland software package CD-ROM, setup guide, user s manual According to material and cutting conditions as specified by Roland DG Corp. (refer to the following page). Excluding stretching/contraction of the material Range for assured repetition accuracy For materials with a width exceeding 610 mm (24 in.): Length 4,000 mm (157-7/16 in.) (GX-500/400 only)
  • Page 94 (*1) The following conditions must be satisfied: Material type: 3M Scotchcal Mastercut Special stand (a roll material must be set at the rear and on the sheet hanger) Side margins: 25 mm (1 in.) or more for both the left and right margins Front margin: 30 mm (1-3/16 in.) or more (After loading the material, using the display menu to select [F-EDGE] as the material type automatically sets a front margin of 30 mm (1-3/16 in.).)
  • Page 95 Pin #4 [XY-RS-34 serial cable connection] Note: When making a serial connection using a cable other than a XY-RS-34 cable from Roland DG Corp., use a serial cable wired as shown in the figure below. D-sub 9-pin (female) D-sub 25 pin (male)

This manual is also suitable for:

Camm-1 pro gx-400Camm-1 pro gx-500

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