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Roland Picza PIX-30 User Manual

Roland Picza PIX-30 User Manual

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this product's performance, please be sure to read through this
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  • Page 1 USER'S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the PIX-30. • To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product's performance, please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location.
  • Page 2 For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents To Ensure Safe Use .......... 2 8 Load the object to be scanned on the PIX-30 ..19 About the Labels Affixed to the AC Maximum scanning area of the PIX-30 ... 19 Adapter and Unit ........4 Load the object to be scanned on the PIX-30 ..

  • Page 4: To Ensure Safe Use

    To Ensure Safe Use About Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.
  • Page 5 Do not injure or modify the electrical When unplugging the AC adapter power cord, nor subject it to from the power outlet, grasp the excessive bends, twists, pulls, adapter unit or the plug, not the cord. binding, or pinching, nor place any Unplugging by pulling the cord object of weight on it.

  • Page 6: About The Labels Affixed To The Ac Adapter And Unit

    About the Labels Affixed to the AC Adapter and Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product and the AC adapter. The following figure describes the location. The configuration of the AC adapter varies according to regional differences in voltage. Please note that the descriptions in this manual are for the 117 V adapter.

  • Page 7: Pour Utiliser En Toute Sécurité

    Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Avis sur les avertissements Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de décès ou de blessure grave en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil. Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de blessure ou de dommage matériel en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil. * Par dommage matériel, il est entendu dommage ou tout autre effet indésirable sur la maison, tous les meubles et même les animaux domestiques.
  • Page 8 Ne pas utiliser avec un adaptateur Quand l’appareil reste inutilisé AC ou un fil électrique endommagé pendant plusieurs heures, ou avec une prise électrique qui a du débrancher l’adaptateur AC. jeu. Le non respect de cette consigne pourrait Une utilisation avec causer des risques de toute autre alimentation décharges électriques,...

  • Page 9: À Propos Des Étiquettes Collées Sur L'adaptateur Ac Et Sur L'appareil

    À propos des étiquettes collées sur l’adaptateur AC et sur l’appareil Ces étiquettes sont collées sur le corps de l’appareil et sur l’adaptateur AC. Le dessin suivant indique leur emplacement. La configuration de l’adaptateur AC varie selon les différences de voltage régionales. Veuillez noter que les descriptions dans ce manuel correspondent à...

  • Page 10: Using Picza (Some Examples Of Actual Use)

    Using PICZA (Some Examples of Actual Use) This section presents some actual examples of how PICZA can be put to use. Creating elements for 3D computer graphics software ® Dr. PICZA offers a function for exporting files in three-dimensional DXF format (AutoCAD Release 12 format).

  • Page 11: Adding 3D Graphics To An Internet Web Page

    3D graphics on the World Wide Web, where they can be viewed using a web browser capable of displaying VRML files. Color data from Dr. PICZA is also preserved in these VRML files. In this example, we'll add the image of a original fishing lure scanned with the PIX-30 to a web page.

  • Page 12: Cutting A Three-Dimensional Object With A Modeling Machine

    MODELA, CAMM-3, or CAMM-2, three-dimensional modeling machines made by Roland DG Corp. Dr. PICZA can output 3D data directly to MODELA PLAYER. In this example, we'll use the MODELA in combination with Dr. PICZA to make a paperweight in the shape of a leaf.

  • Page 13: Check The Included Items

    AC adapter jack Table The grid on the table serves as a guide for mounting STANDBY key the object to scan. It does not indicate the scanning area for Dr. PICZA. The scale is in 10 mm (about 3/8 in.) units.

  • Page 14: Setting Up And Connection

    Places with excessive electrical noise. Places with excessive humidity or dust. Places with poor ventilation, because the PIX-30 generates considerable heat during operation. Places with excessive vibration. Use within a temperature range of 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F) and within a humidity range of 35 to 80%.
  • Page 15 For more on how to connect a serial cable for Macintosh, see "15 Specifications -- Serial Cable for Macintosh." • Make sure the power to the computer and the PIX-30 is switched off before attempting to connect the cables. Freeing the table Before using the unit, remove the screws and the retainer shown in the figure.

  • Page 16: Installing The Dr.picza

    Windows version. In such cases, the screen images may differ from those for the Mac OS version, but the procedures do not change. Overview of Dr. PICZA * For details, please refer to the help screens for Dr. PICZA. A Quick Overview of Available Functions Toolbar button...

  • Page 17: Installing

    Place the CD from the Roland Software Package in the CD-ROM drive. The Setup menu appears automatically. When the screen shown at right appears, click the in [Click here], then choose [PIX-30]. Click [Install]. To view the description of a program, click the button. To view the manual, click the button.

  • Page 18: Operating Environment

    Double-click the CD-ROM icon. Double-click the [Menu] icon. When the screen shown right appears, click the allow in [Click here], then choose [PIX-30]. Click [Install]. If there are programs you don't want to install, then clear their check boxes before you click [Install].

  • Page 19: Starting Dr. Picza

    About Help If you're unsure how perform an operation while you're working, taking a look at Help can find the answer. If you're using Dr. PICZA for the first time, please be sure to read the Help screens. You can call up Help from the software menus.

  • Page 20: Selecting A Communication Port

    [OK]. If You're Using Windows NT 4.0 If the printer port for Windows driver and the communication port for Dr. PICZA are set to the same port, you cannot use Dr. PICZA. To perform scanning, specify an unused port for the Dr. PICZA communication port.

  • Page 21: Powering On

    Load the object to be scanned on the PIX-30 The sensors for the PIX-30 are highly sensitive, and can even scan three-dimensional objects made out of clay. You can usually perform scanning if the three-dimensional object is of a composition and configuration that can retain its shape.

  • Page 22: Load The Object To Be Scanned On The Pix-30

    Load the object to be scanned on the PIX-30 NOTICE When securing the scan object in place, be sure to use the included clay or adhesive sheet. Do not use double-sided tape or other strongly adhesive materials. Such materials may cause the table surface to peel.
  • Page 23 [When using a single spacer] Maximum scanning area 60.5 mm Scannable (2-3/8 in.) portion Scan object 40 mm (1-9/16 in.) Clay or adhesive sheet 30 mm Spacer (1-3/16 in.) Table surface * If the scan object protrudes beyond the spacer, use two spacers side by side. [When using two spacers] Maximum scanning area 60.5 mm...
  • Page 24 Securing in place with adhesive sheet Peel off the backing paper from both sides of the adhesive sheet, and affix the sheet to the table or a spacer. * Do not discard the backing paper. It is needed for storing the adhesive sheet after use. * If necessary, you can also cut the sheet to match the size of the scan object and spacers.
  • Page 25 When finished scanning, peel off the adhesive sheet, then affix the backing paper to the sheet and store it. Adhesive sheet Affix the backing paper. Securing in place with clay Make a base on the table or spacer using clay. * There is no need to use an adhesive sheet to between spacers or between the table and a spacer.

  • Page 26: Starting Scanning

    Starting scanning About scanning conditions and the scanning area For information about the setting items for Dr. PICZA, refer to the figures below. The grid on the table serves as a guide for mounting the object to scan. It does not indicate the scanning area for Dr. PICZA.
  • Page 27 Use the following examples as a guide to determine the amount of computer memory required to perform scanning. * The figures shown below are the amounts used by Dr. PICZA alone. They do not take into account the amounts used by the operating system or other programs.

  • Page 28: About Scanning Conditions

    During scanning, if the sensor detects a position higher than the Z upper-limit setting, the setting is cleared and scanning continues with the greatest scan height of Dr. PICZA as the Z upper limit. After determining the scanning area, click [OK].

  • Page 29: Rescanning A Particular Portion

    After performing coarse scanning for the entire object, respecifying only an included portion and performing fine scanning can shorten the scanning time. However, if the scan object has been moved or removed from the table, or if the power to the PIX-30 has been switched off and back on, then you cannot scan the same portion.

  • Page 30: Saving Scanned Data

    You can use the toolbar button or select [Edit] on the menu bar. Please refer to the help screens for Dr. PICZA for detailed explanations of the various functions that are available. Be sure to save the scanned data before starting to edit.

  • Page 31: Ending Dr. Picza

    Corp. will not be responsible for any violation of third-party copyright by any article made through use of this product. 14 What to do if... If you want to completely stop the operation of the PIX-30, detach the AC adapter from AC outlet. The PIX-30 doesn't operate Check the following.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Operation temperature : 5—40°C (41—104°F) Operation humidity : 35—80 % (no condensation) Accessories : Roland Software Package CD-ROM: 1, AC adapter: 1, clay: 1, adhesive sheets: 2, spacers: 2, PIX-30 user's manual: 1 Interface Specification [Serial] Standard : RS-232C specifications...
  • Page 33 Please read this agreement carefully before opening the sealed package or the sealed disk package Opening the sealed package or sealed disk package implies your acceptance of the terms and conditions of this agreement. If you do NOT accept this agreement, retain the package UNOPENED. (This product is just one of included items. Please be aware that any amount of the purchase price will not be refunded for return of this product as a single item, regardless of whether the package is opened or unopened.) The enclosed Roland product is a single user version.

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