Roland EGX-20 User Manual
DESKTOP ENGRAVER
EGX-20
USER'S MANUAL
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understanding of this product's performance,
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against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
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This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
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with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
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Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
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How to Use This Manual
Be sure to read through this manual when using the EGX-20 for the first time.
This manual explains mainly the following information.
• Connecting to a computer installing a blade, mounting an engraving workpiece, and the like
• Installing the driver software on the computer
• The procedure for creating a nameplate using Dr. Engrave (a text-engraving program)
You can also install and set up the following programs on the included Roland Software Package CD-ROM and use them on your
computer.
• Virtual MODELA (a program that simulates cutting results obtained with 3D Engrave)
• Dr.Engrave (a text-engraving program)
• 3D Engrave (a program for creating reliefs)
• Windows driver (a software driver for using the EGX-20 with Windows)
The manuals for these (except for the manual for the driver) are in electronic format.
Refer to them for detailed information on use.
Manuals in Electronic Format
You can view the manuals in electronic format (PDF files) from the setup menu that appears when you insert the Roland Software
Package CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive on your computer.
Load the Roland Software Package CD-ROM in the computer's CD-ROM drive and view the manuals in electronic format as required.
T o view a description of the program, click the button. To view a manual, click
the button.
A PDF manual is available for programs listed with a button.
Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files. If Acrobat Reader is not already
installed and set up on your computer, then the setup program for Acrobat Reader
starts automatically, allowing you to install and set it up.
Help
After you have installed and set up the programs, you can view help for each that contains information similar to the PDF files.
In Windows, click [Start]. From the menu, point to [Programs], then [Roland 3D Engrave], then select [3D Engrave Help]. The hel p
window appears.
In the same way, point to [Roland Dr. Engrave] and select [Dr . Engrave Help], or point to [Roland Virtual MODELA] and select [Virtual
MODELA Help].
Alternatively, start the respective program, then from the [Help] menu, select [Contents]. The help window appears.
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Table of Contents
How to Use This Manual
T o Ensure Safe Us
About the Labels Af fixed to the AC Adapter and Uni
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1. Getting Ready...................................................................................................... 6
What You Can Do with the EGX-20
Check the Included Items
Names and Functions
Setting Up and Connection
Attaching the Adhesive Sheet
Installing the Blade Holder
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2. Installing and Setting Up the Software .............................................................. 12
3. Creating a Nameplate (Operations in the Engraving Mode) ............................. 16
Loading Material
Installing a Cutter
Setting the Origin Point
Creating Data with Dr. Engrave
Setting the Cutting Parameters
Performing Engraving
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4. The 3D Cutting mode .......................................................................................... 28
Removing the Cutter
Detaching the Depth Regulator Unit
Installing a Cutter
Loading Material
Setting the Origin Point
Creating Data with 3D Engrave
Adjusting Cutting
Performing Cutting
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5. Important Notes, Limitations, and Other Information........................................39
Important Notes and Limitations
Functions Using the Switch Panel on the EGX-20
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6. Other Information ................................................................................................ 41
Replacement Cutters
Daily Care and Maintenance
What to Do If...
Specifications
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To Ensure Safe Use
About and 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.
* Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or
pets.
About the Symbols
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings. The specific meaning of
the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. The symbol at left means
"danger of electrocution."
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The
specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. The
symbol at left means the unit must never be disassembled.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must
be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. The symbol at left means the
power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
Do not disassemble, repair, or
modify.
Doing so may lead to fire or abnormal
operation resulting in injury.
Do not use with any electrical power
supply that does not meet the
ratings displayed on the AC adapter.
Use with any other power supply may lead
to fire or electrocution.
Do not use while in an abnormal
state (i.e., emitting smoke, burning
odor, unusual noise, or the like).
Doing so may result in fire or electrical
shock.
Immediately unplug the power-cord plug
from the electrical outlet, and contact your
authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or
service center.
Ground the unit with the ground
wire.
Failure to do so may result in risk of
electrical shock in the even of a mechanical
problem
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.
Use only with the power cord
included with this product.
Use with other than the included power cord
may lead to fire or electrocution.
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Do not use with a damaged AC
adapter, power cord, or power-cord
plug or with a loose electrical outlet.
Use with any other
power supply may
lead to fire or
electrocution.
When not in use for several hours,
unplug the power-cord plug from the
electrical outlet.
Failure to do so may
result in danger of
shock, electrocution,
or fire due to
deterioration of the
electrical insulation.
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.
When unplugging the electrical
power cord from the power outlet,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
Unplugging by
pulling the cord
may damage it,
leading to fire or
electrocution.
Do not attempt to unplug the powercord plug with wet hands.
Doing so may
result in electrical
shock.
Install on a stable surface.
Failure to do so
may result in falling
of the unit, leading
to injury.
Do not inadvertently allow the
hands,or hair near the rotating parts
while in operation.
Doing so may result in injury .
When you're finished,
wash your hands to
rinse away all
cuttings.
Do not allow liquids, metal objects
or flammables inside the machine.
Such materials
can cause fire.
Do not touch the tip of the blade
with your fingers.
Doing so may result in injury .
Wear dust goggles and mask during
use.
Cutting dust
may scatter,
causing bodily
injury.
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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.
Handle tool with care.
Model name
Rating label
Do not use with any electrical power supply
that does not meet the ratings displayed on
the AC adapter.
In addition to the and symbols, the symbols shown below are also used.
NOTICE
: Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use.
: Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use.
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EGX-20 USER'S MANUAL
1 Getting Ready
What You Can Do with the EGX-20
• You can engrave a plate with text or shapes to create a nameplate or the like.
Using Dr. Engrave, the included 2D engraving program, you can easily engrave anything from simple text to complex designs
to produce high-quality engraved plates.
See --> p. 16 "Creating a Nameplate"
• You can cut thick materials up to a depth of 7 mm to create reliefs and other forms.
Using 3D Engrave, the included 3D engraving program, you can easily produces reliefs and other three-dimensional engraved
forms.
See --> p. 28 "the 3D Cutting Mode"
Check the Included Items
AC adapter: 1 Power cord: 1
Depth regulator noses
(large 1 and small 1)
Hexagonal screw driver: 1
Hexagonal wrenches
(large 1 and small 1)
Adhesive sheet: 1
cutter: 1
(with cutter holder)
Test-use plate material: 1
User's Manual: 1
Roland Software Package
CD-ROM: 1
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Names and Functions
The names of the parts of the EGX-20 are as follows.
Front
Cover
Carriage
1 Getting Ready
Spindle unit
Depth regulator unit
Rear
Spindle motor
Table
Z-axis light
Power light
View light
Origin Set light
Switch Panel
Movement button
Speed control
Spindle Speed
control
Power button
View button
Origin Set button
Parallel connector
AC adapter jack
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EGX-20 USER'S MANUAL
Setting Up and Connection
Setting
NOTICE
Never install this unit in any of the following situations, as it could result in damage:
• Places where the installation surface is unstable or not level.
• Places with excessive electrical noise.
• Places with excessive humidity or dust.
• The EGX-20 generates heat when used, and should not be installed in an area with poor heat radiation
characteristics.
• 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%.
Securely connect the power cord, computer I/O cable and so on so that they will not be unplugged and cause
failure during operation. Doing so may lead to faulty operation or breakdown.
30 cm (12 in.)
10 cm (4 in.)
30 cm (12 in.)
10 cm (4 in.)
* Do not place any object within the area
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Connecting the AC Adapter and Power Cord
Connect in the order of the numbers shown in the figure.
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AC adapter jack
2
1 Getting Ready
AC adapter
Power cord
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Connecting to the Computer
To connect the machine and the computer, you can use either a parallel cable (IEEE 1284-compliant) .
The parallel cable is sold separately. Use a cable suited to the configuration of the printer port on your computer.
NOTICE
Make the cable connections while the computer and the machine are switched off.
Amphenol 36-pin connector
Computer
Printer port
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EGX-20 USER'S MANUAL
Attaching the Adhesive Sheet
You use the included adhesive sheet to secure material to engrave to the table on the EGX-20.
First you need to install the included adhesive sheet on the table.
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NOTICE
Press the power button on the EGX-20 to turn on the
power.
The carriage moves to the right edge and the table moves
to the front, the unit goes into View status, and the Power
and V iew lights light up.
Peel off the protective paper from both sides of the
adhesive sheet.
Be sure the unit is in V iew status when attaching the adhesive sheet.
Table
Carriage
EG
X-20
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3
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Place the adhesive sheet on the table as shown in the
figure at right, press down on it from above, and secure it
in place so that it will not peel off.
EG
X-20
Adhesive sheet
Table
adhesive sheet
There are holes at the four corners of the table.
Align the corner of the adhesive sheet with the lower-left
hole.
Installing the Cutter Holder
Before you install a cutter, you need to install the included cutter holder on the spindle unit.
1 Getting Ready
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2
A cutter holder is attached to the included cutter.
1
Remove the cutter from the cutter holder.
Open the cover for the carriage.
2
Cutter
Open the cover for the carriage.
Cutter holder
Orient the cutter holder so that the screw is underneath,
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insert the cutter holder into the spindle unit from above,
then turn the cutter holder counterclockwise by hand to
secure it in place.
The spindle unit moves when you do this, so insert the
included hexagonal screwdriver into the hole in the
spindle unit as shown in the figure to keep it from
moving.
The cutter holder is reverse-threaded.
Turn it counterclockwise to tighten.
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EGX-20 USER'S MANUAL
2 Installing and Setting Up the Software
To use the EGX-20, you need to install the driver on the computer connected to the EGX-20.
The EGX-20 also comes with a number of programs for creating engraving and cutting data, which you can use to match the target task.
To use these programs, you need to install and set them up on the computer connected to the EGX-20.
The Software You Can Install and Set Up
The drivers and programs are contained on the Roland Software Package CD-ROM.
Be sure to install a Windows driver.
Install and set up the other software, the programs, as required.
You can use the following drivers and programs with the EGX-20.
Driver or program Overview
Windows driver This is necessary when sending data from a program running under Windows to the EGX-20.
Be sure to install it.
Virtual MODELA This uses data created with 3D Engrave to perform simulations before cutting with the EGX-20.
You can use it to check the finished shape as well as things like whether the cutting depth is suitable and how
much time cutting will take. This can reduce loss for cutting materials and time.
Dr. Engrave This is used to design text and shapes to engrave on a plate and to send the data to the EGX-20.
You can use the TrueType fonts registered in Windows as the font style for text. You can even make stroke fonts
from TrueT ype fonts.
Because you can the outline of an image and convert it to line segments, it's also possible to include logos for
companies or organizations in the plates you make.
3D Engrave This adds thickness to a flat (two-dimensional) graphic to create a relief (raised engraving).
You can also add thickness to figures and other images.
System Requirements
The following operating environment is required in order to use the drivers and programs just described. Make sure your system
configuration meets these requirements.
Operating system Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000
Computer Computer running Windows (Pentium processor or better recommended)
Drive CD-ROM drive
Monitor Windows-compatible monitor capable of displaying 256 colors or more
Memory 32 MB or more recommended
Free hard-disk space
required for installation
Interface Printer port
25 MB (combined total for Dr. Engrave, 3D Engrave, and Virtual MODELA)
Installation and Setup
NOTICE
If the computer and the EGX-20 are already connected, then switch off the power to the EGX-20 before you
perform installation and setup.
Installation and set up under Windows 2000/NT 4.0 require full access rights for the printer settings.
Log on to Windows as a member of the "Administrators" or "Power Users" group. For more information about
groups, refer to the documentation for Windows.
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Follow the steps below to install and set up the driver and programs.
Turn on the computer and start Windows.
1
If you're running a virus-detection program, then quit the
program. Also quit all running programs except
Windows. In Windows, make sure no program icons
appear on the taskbar, then go on to the next step.
2 Getting Ready the Software
Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
The setup menu appears automatically.
2
Click the drop-down arrow for [Click here], then from
the menu that appears, select [EGX-20].
3
If your computer is connected to the Internet,
the Roland DG Corp. website appears.
Check this for information about updates to
the driver and the like.
If the setup menu does not appear automatically
even when the included CD-ROM is loaded in the
CD-ROM drive, then use Windows Explorer to
select the CD-ROM drive, then double-click
"CDMenu.exe" to run it.
The programs you can install and set up with the EGX20 appear.
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You can view a description for each program by clicking
the
button next to the corresponding program name.
Also, to display the Readme file, click the [Readme]
button. This lets you read the latest information that
could not be included in the user's manual. Please be sure
to read it before use.
This document does not contain manuals for the programs, but a manual in PDF format is available for each
program shown with a
Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files. If Acrobat Reader is not already installed and set up on your
computer, then the setup program for Acrobat Reader on the included CD-ROM starts automatically, allowing you
to install and set it up.
button. Click the button to display the PDF manual.
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