Setting The Origin Point; About Tools And Materials - Roland EGX-30A User Manual

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.
Procedure
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About Tools and Materials

The combinations of appropriate tools and materials for the different modes are shown below. Please refer to this to make
the correct selections.
Please be aware that conditions may vary depending on factors such as the sharpness of the tool and the hardness of the
material.
Mode
Engraving
( ENGRAVER )
Scoring
( SCORE )
*Material thickness -- Up to 5 mm (3/16 in.)
*Engraving depth ---- Varies according to the type of material.
To achieve deep engraving on a hard material, repeatedly carry out engraving at the same location, extending the tip of the
cutter slightly with each pass.
Tool name
Character cutter
(Used with the depth regu-
lator nose - included)
Diamond scraper
(Diamond scraper Adapter
- included)
Chapter 3 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting
Use the arrow keys to move the tool
to the front left area of the loaded
material.
Hold down the SET ORIGIN POINT
key until its LED lights up (about two
seconds).
The origin point has now been set.
*The origin point that is set here remains
in memory even when the power is
switched off.
Model number
ZEC-A2025
(others)
(ZDC-A2000)
3-3 Installing a Tool
Material
Resin materials (nameplates,
etc.)
Aluminum
Brass
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