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- Page 1 The contents of this document and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage relating to this product, regardless of any defect in this product or this manual. Such loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, includes, but is not limited to, that arising from the specifications or performance of this product, that due to failure of the product to perform, and that arising from any article made using this product.
- Page 2 This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Roland DG Corp. has licensed the MMP technology from the TPL Group.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................1 To Ensure Safe Use ........................3 Important Notes on Handling and Use .................... 9 Chapter 1 Getting Started ......................11 1-1 Great Features ........................12 Engraving - ENGRAVER ................................12 Scoring - SCORE ..................................12 1-2 Part Names and Functions .................... - Page 4 Instruction Support Chart ................................47 Main Specifications ..................................48 System Requirements for USB Connection ........................48 Please read this agreement before unpacking the media ....................IV Company names and product name are trademarks or registerd trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2008-2010 Roland DG Corporation http://www.rolanddg.com/...
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Page 5: To Ensure Safe Use
To Ensure Safe Use Improper handling or operation of this machine may result in injury or damage to property. Points which 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 6 To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may cause injury. WARNING WARNING Be sure to follow the operation procedures Before attempting cleaning, maintenance, described in this documentation. Never or attachment or detachment of optional allow anyone unfamiliar with the usage or items, disconnect the power cord.
- Page 7 To Ensure Safe Use The cutting waste or workpiece may catch fire or pose a health hazard. WARNING CAUTION Never attempt to cut magnesium or any Wear dust goggles and a mask. Wash other such flammable material. away any cutting waste remaining on the Fire may occur during cutting.
- Page 8 This machine is not compatible with a pneu- disconnect the power cord and contact your matic blower. Cutting waste may get inside the authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. machine and cause fire or electrical shock. If sparking, smoke, burning odor, unusual sound, or abnormal operation occurs, im- mediately unplug the power cord.
- Page 9 To Ensure Safe Use Important notes about the power cord, plug, and electrical outlet Never place any object on top or subject to damage. Never allow to get wet. Never bend or twist with undue force. Never make hot. Never pull with undue force. Dust may cause fire.
- Page 10 To Ensure Safe Use Warning Labels Warning labels are affixed to make areas of danger immediately clear. The meanings of these labels are as follows. Be sure to heed their warnings. Also, never remove the labels or allow them to become obscured. Caution: Entanglement Hazard Never inadvertently allow hands, hair, clothing such as neckties, or...
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Page 11: 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 may not only result in loss of performance, but may also cause malfunction or breakdown. -
Page 13: Chapter 1 Getting Started
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Page 14: Great Features
Tools that can be used with the EGX-30A are optionally available from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or Roland DG Corp. For details, see page 46 "List of Options"... -
Page 15: Part Names And Functions
1-2 Part Names and Functions Front Tool carriage Vacuum-adapter hose port This is where the dust col- lector is attached to take up cuttings while engraving is Tool mounting screw in progress. This secures the depth regulator nose or tool adapter in place. Table The workpiece to be Control Panel... -
Page 16: Control Panel
1-2 Part Names and Functions Control Panel ARROW keys These are used to move the tool carriage in the direction rpm knob of the arrow. Hold down the key for faster movement. This sets the spindle speed (in rpm). SELECT key SPEED knob This selects the cutting mode. -
Page 17: Chapter 2 Installation And Setup
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Page 18: Checking The Included Items
The following items are included with the machine. Make sure they are all present and accounted for. Character cutter Depth regulator nose Diamond scraper adapter Hexagonal screwdriver (φ 3.175 mm) Plate Spanner Adhesive sheet Test material Vacuum-adapter Roland Software Pakcage Hexagonal wrench AC adapter Power cord CD-ROM User's manual USB cable Chapter 2 Installation and Setup... -
Page 19: Installation
2-2 Installation Installation Environment Install in a quiet, stable location offering good operating conditions. An unsuitable location can cause accident, fire, faulty operation, or breakdown. WARNING Install in a location that is level and stable. Installation in an unsuitable location may cause an accident, including a fall or tipover. -
Page 20: Installation Space
2-2 Installation Installation Space Ensure that at least the following amount of space is available. Work space Installation space 1.0 m 2.0 m About the installation location The height of installation should be 0.6 m (23.7 in.) or higher above the work floor. This machine is desktop type. -
Page 21: Unpacking
2-2 Installation Unpacking Retaining materials are attached to protect the machine from vibration during shipment. When installation is complete, remove these and store in the specified locations. Remove all retaining materials. Any that remain may cause faulty operation or breakdown when the power is switched ... -
Page 22: Cable Connections
2-3 Cable Connections Connecting the Power Cord WARNING Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings dis- played on the AC adapter. Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution. WARNING Never use any AC adapter and power cord other than the AC adapter and power cord included with the machine. -
Page 23: Connecting To The Computer
USB cable Serial cable Using a serial cable requires making the settings for the communication parameters with the computer. For the serial cable, use a separately available XY-RS-34 from Roland DG Corp. RS-232C connector Computer Secure in place with the screws. -
Page 24: Installing And Setting Up The Software
Free hard-disk space re- 25 MB quired for installation For the latest information, see the Roland DG Corp. website (http://www.rolanddg.com). The Software You Can Install and Set Up Windows driver This is a Windows-based driver required for sending data from a computer to the machine. -
Page 25: Installing The Windows-Based Driver
USB cable is NOT connected. Log on to Windows as “Administrators.” Insert the Roland Software Package CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. ( Windows Vista only: When the automatic playback window appears, click [Run menu. exe].) Click [Install] of "Windows Driver". -
Page 26: Installing The Software ( Dr. Engrave )
2-4 Installing and Setting Up the Software Installing the Software ( Dr. Engrave ) Procedure Display the setup menu of the Roland Software Package. Click [Install] of "Dr. Engrave". Install Menu Windows 2000/XP The setup program starts. Follow the mes- sages to carry out setup and finish setting up the program. -
Page 27: Chapter 3 Getting Ready For And Performing Cutting
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Page 28: Switching The Power On And Off
3-1 Switching the Power On and Off Switching On the Power Press the SELECT key. The ENGRAVER ( or SCORE ) LED flashes. And the tool carriage moves to the left rear, and then to the inner right-hand side. After the movement of the tool carriage stopped, the ENGRAVER ( or SCORE ) LED lights up. -
Page 29: Before Starting To Cut
3-2 Before Starting to Cut Loading the Material If the material is not secured correctly, it may not be cut as intended. Some examples of material loading are shown below. Refer to these to use the appropriate method for the material at hand to secure it in place. -
Page 30: Installing A Tool
3-3 Installing a Tool The steps for installing a tool are shown below. Follow these steps to install the appropriate tool for the task. For Engraving (Character Cutter) * Use SELECT key to choose "ENGRAVER" as the mode. When installing a cutter for engraving, make sure the tip of the cutter protrudes beyond the surface of the material by an amount equal to the depth of engraving to be performed. - Page 31 3-3 Installing a Tool Provisionally tighten the character 2. Rotate in the direction cutter in the engraving-tool holder, of the arrow. Engraving-tool and install the engraving-tool holder holder on the tool carriage. Hexagonal screw driver 1. Turn in the direction of the arrow to tighten provisionally.
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Page 32: How To Remove The Cutter For Engraving
3-3 Installing a Tool Press the SET SURFACE key to raise the cutter. Use the spanner to turn the depth regulator nose in the direction of the arrow to extend the blade depth to the desired engraving depth. Turning the nose by an amount equal to the length of one side causes the tool to be extended by 0.125 mm... -
Page 33: How To Remove The Depth Regulator Nose
3-3 Installing a Tool How to Remove the Depth Regulator Nose Rotate in the direction of the arrow, line up with the groove, and remove. Loosen For the Scoring (Diamond scraper) * Use SELECT key to choose "SCORE" as the mode. When performing scoring, be sure to purchase the diamond scraper (optionally available). - Page 34 3-3 Installing a Tool Provisionally tighten the diamond scraper in the engraving-tool holder, 2. Rotate in the direction of Engraving- and insert it into the tool carriage. the arrow. tool holder Hexagonal screw driver 1. Turn in the direction of the arrow to tighten provisionally.
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Page 35: Setting The Origin Point
The origin point set with the software determines the position on the EGX-30A that is set. Usually, the origin on the EGX-30A is set to a location at the front left of the material secured in place. This section explains how to set the origin point at the front left of a piece of material. -
Page 36: Test Cutting
3-3 Installing a Tool Test Cutting The EGX-30A can perform test cutting to check whether cutting conditions are correct. Test cutting is also recommended to determine optimal cutting conditions, such as the compatibility of the material and tool, and the cutting speed. -
Page 37: Setting Cutting Conditions
The tool-lowering speed also changes accordingly. When the values set within the application software or the driver are sent after adjusting the cutting speed on the EGX-30A, the software and driver values are changed. Conversely, you can also change the cutting speed by rotating the knobs on the EGX-30A after starting a cutting operation using the software and driver values. -
Page 38: Attaching The Vacuum-Adapter For Chip Cleaning
Never touch the tool carriage immediately after cutting. Doing so may cause burns. The vacuum-adapter included with the EGX-30A can be attached to an ordinary household vacuum cleaner to remove cut- ting chips during operation. Before Using the Vacuum-adapter, Be Sure to Verify the Following Points ... -
Page 39: Sending Cutting Data
Press the PAUSE/VIEW key to pause operation. Stop sending data from the computer, then switch off the power to the EGX-30A. To restart the cutting operation from the beginning, switch the power back on, and send the data from the computer again. -
Page 40: Ending Cutting Operations
If the day's operations are finished, remove the cutter, depth regulator nose. Use a dry cloth to wipe away any grime, cap the cutter, and put it away. Switch off the power to the EGX-30A. Close the software application and switch off the computer. -
Page 41: Chapter 4 Appendix
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Page 42: Maintenance
4-1 Maintenance Cleaning WARNING Never use a pneumatic blower. This machine is not compatible with a pneumatic blower. Cutting waste may get inside the machine and cause fire or electrical shock. WARNING Never use a solvent such as gasoline, alcohol, or thinner to perform cleaning. Doing so may cause fire. -
Page 43: Replacing The Bearing For The Depth Regulator Nose
4-1 Maintenance Replacing the Bearing for the Depth Regulator Nose When engraving is performed, cuttings may get inside the bearing, resulting in a strange noise. Because this can also degrade the quality of engraving, replacement of the bearing after every 100 hours of engraving is recommended. -
Page 44: What To Do If
4-2 What to Do If... Initialization Is Not Performed or Initialization Fails. Is the right combination of tool and material being used? Is anything caught on the tool carriage or table? Choose the appropriate tool for the material to be cut. Check whether something has become caught and is impeding ... - Page 45 3. Click the [Hardware] tab, then click [Device Manager]. The D:\Drivers\25D\WINVISTA [Device Manager] appears. If you're not using the CD-ROM, go to the Roland DG Corp. web- 4. At the [View] menu, click [Show hidden devices]. site (http://www.rolanddg.com/) and download the driver for 5.
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Page 46: Power Rating And Serial Number Locations
4-3 Power Rating and Serial Number Locations Serial Number This is required when you seek maintenance, servicing, or support. Never peel off the label or let it get dirty. Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the require- ments for voltage, frequency, and amperage given here. -
Page 47: Interface Specifications
4-4 Interface Specifications Serial Connector Standard RS-232C specification Asynchronous, duplex data transmission Transmission method 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 Transmissin speed Odd, Even, None Parity check 7 or 8 bits Data bits 1 or 2 bits Stop bits Hardware or Xon/Xoff Handshake Serial connector (RS-232C) XY-RS-34/14 cable connection... -
Page 48: Appendix
4-5 Appendix List of Options Item Model number Description Character cutter ZEC-A2013 High speed steel φ 3.175 x 114(L) x 0.127(W) ZEC-A2025 φ 3.175 x 114(L) x 0.254(W) ZEC-A2051 φ 3.175 x 114(L) x 0.508(W) ZEC-A2076 φ 3.175 x 114(L) x 0.762(W) Flat cutter ZEC-A2150 High speed steel... -
Page 49: Instruction Support Chart
Instruction Support Chart The EGX-30A comes with CAMM-GL II, and supports the following commands. However, these commands are not supported in mode 1. A "CAMM-GL II Programmer's Manual" is available for separate purchase for those wishing to create their own programs for this machine. -
Page 50: Main Specifications
AC adapter, Power cord, USB cable, Vacuum-adapter, Character cutter, Depth regulator Accessories nose, Diamond scraper adapter, Hexagonal screwdriver, Spanner, Hexagonal wrench, Test material, Adhesive sheet, Roland Software package CD-ROM, User’s manual System Requirements for USB Connection Computer Model preinstalled with Windows Vista, XP, or 2000, or upgraded computer originally preinstalled with Windows 2000 or later. -
Page 52: Please Read This Agreement Before Unpacking The Media
Please read this agreement before unpacking the media Software license agreement Roland DG Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) shall grant you a non-transferable, non-exclusive right to use the Software supplied with this Agreement, on the condition that you agree to the following provisions.