RolandメーカーMPX-50の使用説明書/サービス説明書
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For Canada CLASS A NOTICE This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. CLASSE A AVIS Cet appareil num é rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R è glement sur le mat é riel brouilleur du Canada.
1 T able of Contents T o Ensure Safe Use ........................................................ 2 About the Labels Affixed to the Unit ....................... 4 What's Metaza? .............................................................. 5 How Metaza W orks .
2 T o Ensure Safe Use Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly . About and Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly .
3 Do not injure or modify the electrical power cord, nor subject it to excessive bends, twists, pulls, binding, or pinching, nor place any object of weight on it. Doing so may damage the electrical power cord, leading to electrocution or fire. Install on a stable surface.
4 About the Labels Affixed to the Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product. The following figure describes the location and content of these messages. Rating label Do not use with any electri- cal power supply that does not meet the ratings dis- played on the AC adapter .
5 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking What's Metaza? Metaza (the MPX-50) is a metal printer . It can mark photographs, drawings, text, and the like on the surfaces of flat metal and plastic. For more information about materials that can be marked, see Part 2, "1-1 Preparing the W orkpiece for Marking.
6 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking Part Names Cover Close the cover when performing marking. Base Y ou can detach this from the machine. A workpiece is loaded on the base. Y ou can secure it in place without using commercially available adhesive tape.
7 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking Checking the Accessories Part 1 1 What to Do Before Marking The following items are packed together with the unit. Check the following to make sure that you received all the items that were shipped along with the unit.
8 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking Setting Up and Connection Do not use with any power supply other than the dedicated AC adapter. Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution. Install on a stable surface. Failure to do so may result in falling of the unit, leading to injury .
9 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking 1 Connect the commercial printer cable to computer and MET AZA. 2 Connect power cord to AC adapter . 3 Connect AC adapter to AC adapter jack.
10 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking Installing the Software A driver must be installed in order to operate Metaza. Follow the steps below to install. Installing the Driver * This driver is only for W indows 98/95. 1 Switch on the computer and start W indows.
11 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking 4 Make sure the settings are correct. Click [Close] and finish setting up the driver . Continue with installing and setting up Dr . MET AZA. If you aren't setting up Dr . MET AZA, take the CD out of the CD-ROM drive.
12 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking System requirements Computer Personal computer running W indows 95 or W indows 98 CPU If you're using W indows 95: i486SX or better (Pentium 100MHz recommended.
13 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking Dr . MET AZA Settings When you finish installing the Dr . MET AZA, continue by making the following settings. Be sure to make the settings before use. 1 Click [Start] and point to [Programs]. Point to [Roland Dr . MET AZA] and click [Dr .
14 Part 2 Performing Marking 1. Getting Ready to Perform Marking Part 2 2 Performing Marking Before you start marking, have on hand a workpiece and an image for marking. 1-1 Preparing the W orkpiece for Marking Provide a workpiece that meets all of the following conditions.
15 Part 2 Performing Marking About the Marking Area The marking area of the Metaza MPX-50 is as shown below . Hardness of surface to mark V ickers hardness (HV) of 200 or less * Note that materials wh.
16 Part 2 Performing Marking 1-2 Preparing the Image Prepare an image (such as a photograph or drawing) for marking. V ector data cannot be used. Provide bitmap data. Bitmap data in JPEG or BMP format can be used with Dr . MET AZA. If you're using a commercially available program to prepare the data, refer to the program documentation.
17 Part 2 Performing Marking 2. Loading the W orkpiece 1 Open the cover . 2 Grasp the base on both sides and pull back toward you to remove. 3 Place the workpiece so that the center of the place to mark is aligned with the center of the scale.
18 Part 2 Performing Marking 4 Press down on the workpiece gently to secure it in place. Pressing down forcefully may make it difficult to remove the workpiece from the base. 5 Loosen the screw and press down from above with the leveler . Press down until the leveler completely touches the top surface of the base.
19 Part 2 Performing Marking Congratulation 30 mm (1-1/8 in.) 3. Performing Marking This section explains the steps of actual marking, using the brass medallion shown below as an example. 3-1 Creating Marking Data Create the data for marking the workpiece.
20 Part 2 Performing Marking Names and Functions of Dr . MET AZA's Scr een Items Menu Bar Runs the various commands for Dr . MET AZA. T oolbar The toolbar is provided with buttons for running Dr . MET AZA commands such as [Open...] and [Save]. Moving the mouse pointer over a button displays a brief description of the button's function.
21 Part 2 Performing Marking Decide on the Size and Shape of the Workpiece Enter the size (outer dimensions) of the workpiece, and choose the shape. In this example, enter a size of 30 mm by 30 (1-1/8 in. by 1-1/8) shape, and choose a circle as the shape.
22 Part 2 Performing Marking Import an Image Import the image of the photo or drawing, then adjust the size and position. 1 From the [File] menu, click [Import]. The [Open] dialog box appears. 2 Click the drop-down arrow for "Files of type," then select the file format of the image.
23 Part 2 Performing Marking Add Text Add text to the image. 1 Click . 2 Click the location where you want to insert text. The [T ext Properties] dialog box appears. 3 Enter the text in [T ext]. In this example, enter "Congratulation" as the text.
24 Part 2 Performing Marking 6 Check the sample at the bottom of the dialog box, and if it's as you want it, click [OK]. 7 Drag the text to position it at the desired location. Save the file When you're finished creating the marking data, save it in a file.
25 Part 2 Performing Marking 3-2 Checking the Marking Results Before Marking (Preview) Y ou can see an on-screen preview of the image after marking before you actually start marking. Y ou can brightness and contrast of the image while viewing the expected results on the screen.
26 Part 2 Performing Marking 3-3 Starting Marking Operate Dr . MET AZA to send marking data to Metaza. 1 If the power to Metaza is off, press the [ST ANDBY] key to switch it on. Power-on initialization is performed, then operation stops. 2 From the [File] menu, click [Print].
27 Part 2 Performing Marking Stop Marking T o stop marking partway through, carry out the steps below . 1 Click [Start]. Point to [Settings] and click [Printers]. 2 Double-click the [Roland MET AZA MPX-50] icon. 3 From [Printer] menu, click [Purge Print Jobs] or [Cancel] to stop sending data.
28 Part 2 Performing Marking Driver Settings Refer to this description for making settings for items other than the ones described earlier . Enter the size of the marking area. This corrects misalignment of the centerpoint. For more informa- tion, see Part 5 "The marked location isn't where desired.
29 Part 2 Performing Marking This adjusts the tilt of the base. Enter the values taken from the results of marking the test pattern. This marks the test pattern for adjusting tilt using Metaza.
30 Part 2 Performing Marking 4. Finishing When marking ends, remove the workpiece and switch off the power . 1 Grasp the base on both sides and pull back toward you to remove.
31 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide Adding a W orkpiece Shape Part 3 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide If you want to use a workpiece having a shape other than a circle (ellipse), quadrilateral, or diamond, you need to add the shape. Y ou can use either of two methods to register a shape with Dr .
32 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide 5 In the [Add Material] dialog box, for [Resolution], enter the same value as the resolution you specified with the scanner driver when performing scanning.
33 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide 2 Click the drop-down arrow for "Files of type," then select the file format of the image. 3 Select the desired file, then click [Open]. The [Add Material] dialog box appears. 4 T ype a name of shape. 5 Enter the size of the workpiece, then click [Add].
34 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide T rimming an Image This specifies the range of the image to import into Dr . MET AZA. Y ou can trim an original image to leave just the required portion. 1 Click and click the image. 2 From the [Object] menu, click [T rimming].
35 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide Creating a Decorative Frame Around an Image Y ou can use the Frame feature to achieve an effect like placing a photo or painting in a frame. Choose the one you want from among the registered frame shapes and colors. 1 From the [Object] menu, click [Frame].
36 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide 3 T o change the frame size, drag the pointers ( ). 4 T o change the frame location, drag the frame..
37 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide Registering a Frequently Used Image (Symbol) Y ou can register often-used images, such as company or organization logos, as symbols. Registering a image that allows wide use can reduce image-importing operations, boosting task efficiency .
38 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide Importing an Image from a Scanner If you have a TW AIN_32-compliant scanner , you can call up the scanner driver from Dr . MET AZA. For information on connecting a scanner and installing the scanner driver , refer to the user's documentation for the scanner .
39 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide Adding a Hand-drawn Image or T ext Y ou can use the mouse to write text or draw a picture by hand and add it to the acquired image. T o acquire a picture or text drawn or written on paper , see "Importing an Image from a Scanner .
40 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide Adding a Symbol Image This adds images registered as symbols to the editing screen. 1 From the [Object] menu, click [Symbol]. The [Symbol] dialog box appears. 2 Click on a symbol image to choose it, then click [Insert]. The symbol is inserted in the editing screen.
41 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide 3 T o change the image size, drag the pointers ( ). 4 T o change the image location, drag the image..
42 Part 3 Dr . MET AZA Guide Registering Y our Own Original Frames Y ou can use a commercial paint-type program to create a shape yourself, then register it with Dr . MET AZA. V ector data cannot be registered. Prepare bitmap data in BMP or JPEG format.
43 Part 4 Maintenance Part 4 4 Maintenance NOTICE When cleaning, turn off the power . Never lubricate the mechanisms. Do not clean with solvents (such as benzine or thinners). Cleaning the Adhesive Sheet If the adhesive force of the adhesive sheet declines, or if the sheet becomes extremely dirty , then wash the sheet.
44 Part 4 Maintenance 5 When you use a neutral detergent, rinse thoroughly with water so that no detergent remains on the surface of the sheet. 6 Allow the adhesive sheet to dry . Place out of direct sunlight until completely dry . Never mount on the base while still wet.
45 Part 5 T roubleshooting Part 5 5 T roubleshooting Metaza doesn't run when marking data is sent. What to check Remedy Is the power for MET AZA switched on? Press the [ST ANDBY] key to switch on the power. Is the cable connected? Check whether the printer cable is loose or detached.
46 Part 5 T roubleshooting Machining is performed, but marking is not possible. What to check Remedy Is the workpiece loaded at the correct location? If empty marking is being performed at a location other than where the workpiece is loaded, reload the workpiece.
47 Part 5 T roubleshooting Images are unattractive -- uneven. What to check Remedy Is the marking surface slightly uneven? Replace with a workpiece having a level marking surface.
48 Part 5 T roubleshooting 4 Click [T est print]. The test pattern is marked on the workpiece. 5 Grasp the base on both sides and pull back toward you to remove. 51 0 10 15 15 20 20 5 5 5 10 15 20 10 15 20 6 Use the scale to read and note down locations where the test pattern is not continuous or not visible.
49 Part 5 T roubleshooting The marked location isn't where desired. The center of the base scale may not coincide with Metaza's marking origin point. T o correct displacement between the scale center and the marking origin point, follow the steps below .
50 Part 5 T roubleshooting 7 Click the [Material] tab. 8 Enter the dimensions of the displacement you noted in step 5 as the [Offset] width and length. Important! When you open the properties for a driver from a program such as Dr . MET AZA, any values you set are temporary , and are not saved.
51 Specifications Main Unit Specifications Printing method Impact (single-dot configuration) Resolution 203 dpi Printing area 80 mm x 80 mm (3-1/8 in. x 3-1/8 in.) Printable material Gold, silver , copper, platinum, brass, aluminum, iron, stainless steel, etc.
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