What To Do If; Operations Are Ignored - Roland EGX-30A User Manual

4-2 What to Do If...

Initialization Is Not Performed or Initialization Fails.
Is anything caught on the tool carriage or table?
Check whether something has become caught and is impeding
initialization.

Operations Are Ignored.

Is the cable connected?
Connect the cable securely.
 P. 20, "Cable Connections"
Is the power switched on?
Make sure the ENGRAVER ( or SCORE ) LED is on. If it is dark, press
the SELECT key to switch on the power.
Isn't operation paused?
When the machine is paused, cutting stops and some operations
are restricted. Cancel the paused state.
 P. 37, "Pausing Operation"
Is a large amount of cutting waste present?
Clean away any cutting waste. Clean the area around the tool
carriage especially carefully.
 P. 40, "Cleaning"
Is the driver installed correctly?
If the connection to the computer is not made in the sequence
described, the driver may fail to be installed correctly. Check
again to ensure that the connection was made using the cor-
rect procedure.
 P. 23, "Installing the Windows-based Driver"
Are the parameter settings for communication with
the computer correct?
The machine cannot communicate with the computer if the
parameters for communication with the computer are not set
correctly. Switch the power off and back on, revise the settings
such as the communication parameters for the program you're
using to make sure the settings are correct, then redo the opera-
tion from the beginning.
The Spindle Doesn't Rotate.
Is a large amount of cutting waste present?
Clean away any cutting waste. Clean the area around the spindle
especially carefully.
 P. 40, "Maintenance"
The Material Is Not Cut Correctly
Is the cutter broken?
Replace the cutter with a new one.
Are there any cutting waste adhering to the tip of
the cutter?
Remove the cutter and wipe the tip with a soft cloth.
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Is the right combination of tool and material being
used?
Choose the appropriate tool for the material to be cut.
 P. 33, "About Tools and Materials"
Has the correct cutting mode been selected?
Check the SELECT setting on the operation panel.
Is the material secured in place so that it will not
move or come loose?
Use the appropriate method for the material type to secure the
material in place.
 P. 27, "Loading the Material"
Is the tool securely tightened so that it will not move
or come loose?
Install the tool securely.
 P. 28, "Installing a Tool"
Have the origin been set at correct location?
Check whether the origin has been set correctly. An incorrect ori-
gin location may result in cutting at an unintended position.
 P. 33, "Setting the Origin Point"
The Cutter Gets Off the Right Position or Stops During Engraving.
Is the cutting speed too fast?
Set the cutting speed for engraving in accordance with the
instructions provided in "Cutting Speed" on page 35. Other-
wise, the cutter will be misaligned or stop during the output
process.
 P. 35, "Cutting Speed"
Is the extension amount of the blade too much?
If the extension amount of the blade is too much, the cutter may
get stuck during cutting. In such case, adjust the amount of the
blade extension. (For the acrylic sheet, the depth that can be
engraved at a time is 0.25mm.)
 P. 28, "For Engraving (Character Cutter)"
Installation Is Impossible
If installation quits partway through, or if the wizard does not
appear when you make the connection with a USB cable, take
action as follows.
Windows Vista
1. If the [Found New Hardware] appears, click [Cancel] to close
it.
2. Click the [Start] menu, then right-click [Computer]. Click
[Properties].
3. Click [Device Manager]. The [User Account Control] appears,
click [Continue]. The [Device Manager] appears.
4. At the [View] menu, click [Show hidden devices].
5. In the list, find [Printers] or [Other device], then double-click
it. When the model name you are using or [Unknown device]
appears below the item you selected, click it to choose it.
6. Go to the [Action] menu, and click [Uninstall].
7. In "Confirm Device Uninstall" window, select [Delete the driver
software for this device.], then click [OK].