➢ To ensure safe usage and full performance of this product, please be sure to read through this
manual completely.
➢ To ensure immediate access whenever needed, store this manual in a safe location.
➢ Unauthorized copying, quotation, or translation of this manual, in whole or in part, without the
written approval of Roland DG Corp., is prohibited.
➢ The contents of this document and the specifications of this product are subject to c hange without
notice.
➢ Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage relating to this product, regard-
less of any defect in this product or this manual. Such loss or damage, whether direct or indirect,
includes, but is not limited to, that arising from the specifications or performance of this product,
that due to failure of the product to perform, and that arising from any article made using this
product.
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.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void
the users authority to operate this equipment.
The I/O cables between this equipment and the computing
device must be shielded.
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 numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.
Contents
To Ensure Safe Use .......................................................................................................................3
Important Notes on Handling and Use .............................................................................................8
About the Documentation for This Machine.....................................................................................9
Chapter 1 Getting Started ................................................................................................................11
1-1 About the Machine .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Features ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Names and Functions.................................................................................................................... 13
1-2 Checking the Included Items............................................................................................................................. 15
Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Print ....................................................................................................17
3-1 Switching the Power On and Off..................................................................................................................... 24
Switching On the Power................................................................................................................ 24
Switching Off the Power................................................................................................................ 24
Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations ............................................................................................43
4-1 Tips and Tricks for Image Layout...................................................................................................................... 44
Keeping Only the Required Portion of an Image (Trimming) ......................................................... 44
Adjusting the Location, Size, or Angle of an Image....................................................................... 45
Enclosing an Image in a Frame...................................................................................................... 47
4-2 Tips and Tricks for Text Layout ......................................................................................................................... 49
Enter the Text ................................................................................................................................. 49
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Contents
Landscape or Fan Layout ............................................................................................................... 50
Adjusting Laid-out Text .................................................................................................................. 51
Laying Out Text along a Shape ...................................................................................................... 53
Changing the Format of Text.......................................................................................................... 55
4-3 Adjusting Brightness and Contrast .................................................................................................................. 56
Checking the Finished Results in the Preview Window ................................................................. 56
Adjusting an Image in the Preview Window.................................................................................. 57
4-4 Creating Data for Printing on a Curved Surface ......................................................................................... 58
Step1 : Decide on the Printing Area (Workpiece Size)................................................................... 58
Step2 : Enter Text and Adjust the Layout........................................................................................60
4-5 Printing Materials of a Wide Variety of Shapes ............................................................................................. 62
How to Register New Material ...................................................................................................... 62
4-6 Other Handy Features........................................................................................................................................ 63
A Wide Variety of Operations You Can Accomplish with METAZAStudio...................................... 63
Daily Care ..................................................................................................................................... 68
Cleaning the Adhesive Sheet ......................................................................................................... 68
Cleaning the Body and Cover........................................................................................................ 68
The Replacement Cycle for the Head Cap..................................................................................... 69
5-2 Maintenance of the Head and the Marking Pins........................................................................................... 70
Starting MPX-80 Head Manager ....................................................................................................70
Head Cleaning .............................................................................................................................. 71
Checking the State of the Marking Pins .........................................................................................72
Changing the Pin Used for Marking .............................................................................................. 73
Adjusting the Striking Force of the Pins ......................................................................................... 74
5-3 Head Replacement .............................................................................................................................................. 75
Replacing the Head....................................................................................................................... 75
5-4 Adjustment of the Origin-point Location ...................................................................................................... 76
Adjusting the Location of the Machine's Origin Point................................................................... 76
5-5 Composition Registration and Striking-force Adjustment......................................................................... 78
Registering a Composition and Adjusting the Striking Force.......................................................... 7 8
6-1 What to Do If ....................................................................................................................................................... 82
The machine doesn't run even when printing data is sent. ............................................................ 82
Striking is performed, but nothing is printed. ................................................................................ 82
The image is unattractive............................................................................................................... 82
The image is uneven...................................................................................................................... 83
The image is always faint at the same location.............................................................................. 83
The printed location isn't where desired ....................................................................................... 83
6-2 When Moving the Machine ................................................................................................................................ 84
6-3 Head Life................................................................................................................................................................ 86
6-4 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels........................................................................87
6-5 Main Unit Specifications .....................................................................................................................................88
Main Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 88
System Requirements for USB Connection.................................................................................... 88
Windows® is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Improper handling or operation of this machine may result in injury or damage to property.
Points which must be observed to prevent such injury or damage are described as follows.
About WARNING and CAUTION Notices
WARNING
CAUTION
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 re-
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 pow er cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
spect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.
WARNING
Keep children awa y fr om the machine.
The machine includes areas and components
that pose a hazard to children and ma y result in
injury, blindness, choking, or other serious accident.
Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or
modify the machine.
Doing so may result in fire, electrical shock, or
injury. Entrust repairs to a trained service technician.
CAUTION
Install in a location that is level and stab le.
Installation in an unsuitable location may cause
an accident, including a fall or tipover.
Be sure to follow the operation procedures described in this documentation.
Never allow anyone unfamiliar with the
usage or handling of the machine to touch
it.
Incorrect usage or handling ma y r esult in unexpected injury.
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To Ensure Safe Use
Danger of electrical short, shock, electrocution, or fire
WARNING
Connect to an electrical outlet that complies with this machine’ s ratings (f or voltage, frequency, and current).
Incorrect voltage or insufficient current may
cause fire or electrical shock.
Ratings
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.
Never use out of doors or in any location
where exposure to water or high humidity may occur . Never touch with wet hands.
Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock.
Never allow any foreign object to get inside. Never expose to liquid spills.
Inserting objects such as coins or matches or
allowing beverages to be spilled into the ventilation ports may result in fire or electrical shock.
If anything gets inside, immediately disconnect
the power cord and contact your authorized
Roland DG Corp. dealer.
Handle the power cord, plug, and electrical outlet correctly and with care. Never
use any article that is damaged.
Using a damaged article may result in fire or
electrical shock.
When using an extension cord or power
strip, use one that adequately satisfies the
machine’s ratings (for voltage, frequency,
and current).
Use of multiple electrical loads on a single electrical outlet or of a lengthy extension cord may
cause fire.
When the machine will be out of use for a
prolonged period, disconnect the power
cord.
This can prevent accidents in the event of current leakage or unintended startup.
Position so that the power plug is within
immediate reach at all times.
This is to enable quick disconnection of the
power plug in the event of an emergency. Install
the machine next to an electrical outlet. Also,
provide enough empty space to allow immediate access to the electrical outlet.
If sparking, smoke, burning odor, unusual
sound, or abnormal operation occurs, immediately unplug the power cord. Never
use if any component is damaged.
Continuing to use the machine may r esult in fire,
electrical shock, or injury. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
Never place an y flammable object nearby .
Never use a combustible aerosol spray
nearby. Never use in any location where
gases can accumulate.
Combustion or explosion may be a danger.
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Important notes about the power cord, plug, and electrical outlet
To Ensure Safe Use
Never place any object on top or subject to
damage.
Never bend or twist with undue force.Never make hot.
Never allow to get wet.
Never pull with undue force.Dust may cause fire.
Never bundle, bind, or roll up.
5
To Ensure Safe Use
The head area becomes hot
WARNING
Never touch the head immediately after
printing has finished.
Doing so may cause burns.
6
To Ensure Safe Use
Warning Label
W arning label is affixed to mak e ar eas of dang er immediately clear. The meaning of the label is
as follows. Be sure to heed its warnings.
Also, never remove the label or allow it to become obscured.
Caution: High Temperature
Never touch immediately after printing.
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Important Notes on Handling and Use
This machine is a precision device. To ensure the full performance of this machine, be sure to
observe the following important points. Failure to observe these may not only result in loss of
performance, but may also cause malfunction or breakdown.
This Machine is a Precision Device.
➢Handle carefully, and never subject the machine to impact or excessive force.
➢Never print material outside the range of specifications.
Install in a Suitable Location
➢Install in a location having the specified temperature and relative humidity.
➢Install in a quiet, stable location offering good operating conditions.
When Moving the Machine
➢When moving the machine, be sure to support it at the bottom using two hands. Attempting to move the
machine by holding it at a different location may result in damage.
➢When moving the machine to another location, be sure to attach the retainers. Attempting moving without
attaching the retainers may result in damage.
Printing
➢Never attempt to perform printing on the edges or over holes in printing material.
➢Printing results may vary according to the original data, the material printed, and the details of settings. Befor e
you perform actual printing, we recommend carrying out test printing.
➢Attempting printing with no material loaded may damage the pins or heads.
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About the Documentation for This Machine
Documentation Included with the Machine
The following documentation is included with the machine.
MPX-80 User's Manual (this manual)
This describes important notes for ensuring safe use, and explains how to install and operate the machine. This
also describes how to use the software, including the steps up through performing printing. Be sure to read it first.
Roland Software Package Software Guide
This explains how to install included program and other software and details.
Be sure to read this, when connecting the machine to a computer.
Windows Driver Online Help
Roland METAZAStudio Online Help
Roland SFEdit2 Online Help
You view this documentation on your computer screen. Installing the respective programs makes these av ailable
for viewing. They describe in detail the commands used in the programs. For more information about how to
view these, refer to the Roland Software Package Software Guide.
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
11
1-1 About the Machine
Featur es
This machine is a metal printer. It prints images by striking detailed points using a marking pin mounted in a head.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Names and Functions
Main Unit
1-1 About the Machine
Cover
Head unit
This moves up and down, bringing the tip of
the head (the marking pin) in line with the
surface of the material.
Head
Knob
This secures the head unit and
determines the head height
when performing printing without using a head cap.
Brush
Table
Power/Movement button
Pressing this makes the light come on and switches on the
power. Pressing it while the unit is on moves the table to the
interior of the unit and the head to the center surface of the
table. Pressing it a second time moves the head to the interior left and the table back to the front edge of the unit.
To switch off the power, you hold down the button for one
second or longer.
USB connectorPower-code connector
Chapter 1 Getting Started
13
1-1 About the Machine
Head
Material Retainers
Adhesive sheet
Marking pins
Nine pins are arranged in the head. Printing
is performed using any single one of these.
Material is placed on the adhesive sheet,
which then holds the material in place. This
lets you immobilize objects without having
to use commercially available tape or the like.
☞ P. 31, "Loading Material (Using the Adhesive Sheet)"
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Center vise
This is a vise made of plastic, and secures
material in place by clamping it. This makes
it possible to immobilize material that cannot be secured using the adhesive sheet, such
as items having a curved bottom surface. The
act of securing an item in place also accurately determines the center position in the
horizontal direction.
☞ P. 33, "Loading Material (Using the Center Vise)"
Chapter 1 Getting Started
1-2 Checking the Included Items
The following items are included with the machine. Make sure they are all present and accounted for.
AC adapter
Center vice
USB cable
Power cord
Adhesive sheet
(installed on the unit by default)
Roland Software Package
CD-ROM
Head caps
(one installed on the unit by default)
Test-use printing material
User's manual
(this document)
Software Guide
Chapter 1 Getting Started
15
16
Chapter 2
Getting Ready to Print
17
2-1 Installation
Installation Environment
Install in a quiet, stable location offering good operating conditions. An unsuitable location can cause accident, fire,
faulty operation, or breakdown.
WARNING
➢ Never install in a location subject to wide fluctuations in temperature or humidity.
➢ Never install in a location subject to shaking or vibration.
➢ Never install in a location where the floor is tilted, not level, or unstable.
➢ Never install in a dusty or dirty location, or out of doors.
➢ Never install in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near air-conditioning or heating equipment.
➢ Never install in a location exposed to considerable electrical or magnetic noise, or other forms of electromagnetic
energy.
Install in a location that is level and stable.
Installation in an unsuitable location may cause an accident, including a fall or tipover.
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Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Print
2-1 Installation
Unpacking
Retaining materials are attached to protect the machine from vibration during shipment. Remov e these after emplacement.
➢ Remove all Retaining materials. Any that remain may cause faulty operation or breakdown when the power is
switched on.
➢ The Retaining materials are required when moving the mac hine to a different location. Store them carefully so that
they do not get misplaced.
Procedure
➊
➋
➌
Open the cover.
Loosen the knob.
Roland
Knob
Remove the retaining screw and store
it at the location shown in the figure.
Retaining screw
Store here.
Remove retainer A.
➍
Retainer A
Hold here
and lift.
Retainer B
Holding the unit at the locations shown
in the figure, lift the head unit and remove retainer B.
Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Print
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2-2 Cable Connections
Connecting the Cables
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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.
Never use any AC adapter and power cord other than the AC adapter and power
cord included with the machine.
Doing so may lead to fire, electrical shock, or electrocution.
Handle the power cord, plug, and electrical outlet correctly and with care. Never
use any article that is damaged.
Using a damaged article may result in fire or electrical shock.
When using an extension cord or pow er strip, use one that adequately satisfies the
machine's ratings (for voltage, frequency, and current).
Use of multiple electrical loads on a single electrical outlet or of a lengthy extension cor d
may cause fire.
Machine
Power cord
AC adapter
Electrical outlet
Computer
➢Never connect two or mor e machines to one computer.
➢For the USB cable, use the included cable.
➢Never use a USB hub.
USB cable
DO NOT connect a USB cable at this point.
Follow the instructions in the separate Roland Softw are P ac kage Software Guide to make the connection.
☞ P. 9, "About the Documentation for This Machine"
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Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Print
2-3 Installing the Software
Installing and Setting up the Included Software
Y ou install and set up the follo wing programs and other software on the included CD-ROM (Roland Softw are P ackage).
➢ Windows driver ( METAZA driver )
➢ Roland METAZAStudio
➢ Roland SFEdit2
➢ MPX-80 Head Manager
For overviews of the programs and other software and more information on how to install them, refer to the separate
Roland Software Package Software Guide.
For METAZAStudio, after installing the program, the setting for the printer to use must be made. For information on
how to make the setting, refer to “METAZAStudio Settings” on the following page.
☞ P. 9, "About the Documentation for This Machine"
Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Print
21
2-4 METAZAStudio Settings
Making the Setting for the Printer
After you finish installing and setting up METAZAStudio, continue by making the setting for the printer. Be sure to
make the setting before use.
Procedure
➊
➋
Click [Start], then click [All Programs]
(or [Programs]).
Click [Roland METAZAStudio], then
click [MET AZAStudio].
Go to the [File] menu and click [Set up
the printer].
The [Print Setup] dialog box appears.
➌
Click the arrow sho wn in the figure,
then select [Roland MPX-80].
Click [OK].
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Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Print
Chapter 3
Performing Printing
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3-1 Switching the Power On and Off
Switching On the Power
Press the Power/Movement button.
The Power/Movement button lights up, and
the head and table move as follows.
➢ Head:
This rises to the highest position, then
moves to the left edge.
➢ T able:
This moves to the interior of the mac hine,
then back to the front.
This operation is called initialization.
Power/Movement button
Switching Off the Power
Hold down the Pow er/Mo vement button for one second or longer.
The light goes dark and the power is switched off.
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3-2 Starting METAZAStudio
Starting METAZAStudio
Click [Start], then click [All Programs] (or [Pr ograms]).
Click [Roland METAZAStudio], then click
[METAZAStudio].
After the opening screen, the screen for METAZAStudio appears.
For information on how to view this window, see the following page.
Chapter 3 Performing Printing
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3-2 Starting METAZAStudio
Names and Functions of METAZAStudio Screen Items
Menu Bar
Runs the various commands for
METAZAStudio.
☞ METAZAStudio online help ("Com-
mands")
Toolbar
The toolbar is provided with buttons
for running METAZAStudio commands
such as [Material] and [Open].
☞ METAZAStudio online help ("Com-
mands" > "Toolbar buttons")
Table
The unit’s table is shown here. The
scale displayed represents the actual
scale marks on the table.
W ork Area
This is the area in which printing is
possible. T he workpiece size (printing
area) set with the Windows-based
driver is shown here.
☞ P. 64, "Driver settings"
Centerline
This indicates the vertical center location of the window.
Grid
This is a grid of lines displayed in the
work area. It serves as a guide for positioning images and text.
Margin
This is a blank area where no printing
is performed that lies inside the edges
of the work area. It is set at 1 millimeter by default. You can change the size
of the margin by going to the [File]
menu and selecting [Preferences].
Settable range: 0 to 50 millimeters
☞ P. 36, "Step 1 : Decide on the Ma-
terial", p. 58, "Step 1 : Decide on the
Printing Area (Workpiece Size)"
Centerline
This indicates the holizontal
center location of the window .
Present Cursor Position
This indicates the present location of
the cursor. The position at the center
of the window (where the two
centerlines intersect) is (0, 0).
Grid Pitch
This displays the pitch (spacing) of the grid lines. Clicking the right
mouse button over this displays menu items related to the appearance of the grid.
View Scaling Factor
This displays the present scaling factor for the screen
view. Clicking the right mouse button over this displays a menu that lets you change the view scaling
factor.
Status Bar
This shows the present location of the cursor, information about the shape, the grid, and the view magnification.
Moving the pointer to a toolbar button or pointing to a menu command makes a brief explanation of the button or command appear at the left edge.
Note : Shape Information
This appears when you click an on-screen object (image, text, or shape). The center position and size of the present shape
are displayed, as shown in the figure below.
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Chapter 3 Performing Printing
3-3 Getting Ready to Print
The Printable Area
The machine's printable area is as follows.
.
Top view of the table
Center
line
Expanded printing area
(80 x 80 mm (3.1 x 3.1 in.))
Note : Depending on the material and the image, the printing
results in the expanded area may
be uneven.
Printable area
(50 x 50 mm (1.9 x 1.9 in.))
Center
line
Head Caps
Using the head cap is usually recommended.
When you’re using a head cap, the machine can detect the height position of the material, so setting the head height
during printing is not necessary. Also, the head tracks the surface height of the material, so even cylindrical material
can be printed. (T rac kable height displacement is subject to an upper limit.) This means that it’s usually a good idea to
carry out printing using a head cap.
☞ P. 29, "Conditions for Material When Printing Curved Surfaces", p. 69, "The Replacement Cycle for the Head Cap"
If the material is damaged when using the head cap.
Some materials may be damaged by the head cap, and so the head cap cannot be used w hen printing such materials.
In such cases, determine the head height while the head cap is attached and secure the head in place, then remo ve the
head cap and carry out printing.
☞ P. 31, "Loading Material (Using the Adhesive Sheet)", p. 33, "Loading Material (Using the Center Vise)"
Head cap
Chapter 3 Performing Printing
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3-3 Getting Ready to Print
Preparing Material to Print
Prepare material that meets all of the following conditions.
Loading material that is larger or thinner than this may cause the material to warp during printing and strike the head,
damaging the marking pin.
Thickness
When using the
adhesive sheet:
When using the
center vise:
Size
When using the
adhesive sheet:
When using the
center vise:
0.3 to 40 mm (0.012 to 1.5 in.)
0.3 to 20 mm (0.012 to 0.7 in.)
Length (or width) of 90 mm (3.5 in.) or less
Width of 60 mm (2.3 in.) or less (subject to change depending on the orientation of the
installed vise) Length of 100 (3.9 in.) mm or less
☞ P. 33, "Using the Center Vise"
Hardness of surface
to print
* Note that even if thickness and size are within the range as described above, it may not be
possible to perform printing correctly on materials that warp when struck. Refer to the table
below, which provides a general guide to printable sizes according to thicknesses.
Material
Aluminium
Brass or copper
Stainless steel
Vickers hardness (HV) of 200 or less
* Note that materials which may crack or split by printing (such as glass, stone, precious
stones, china, and porcelain) cannot be printed even if hardness is within the preceding range.
Attempting to print such materials may damage the machine.
Thickness
2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
0.5 mm (0.02 in.)
0.3 mm (0.01 in.)
2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
0.5 mm (0.02 in.)
0.3 mm (0.01 in.)
2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
Printable material size (general guide)
Length (or width) of 60 mm (2.3 in.) or less
Length (or width) of 40 mm (1.5 in.) or less
Length (or width) of 30 mm (1.1 in.) or less
Length (or width) of 20 mm (0.7 in.) or less
Length (or width) of 20 mm (0.7 in.) or less
Length (or width) of 60 mm (2.3 in.) or less
Length (or width) of 40 mm (1.5 in.) or less
Length (or width) of 30 mm (1.1 in.) or less
Length (or width) of 15 mm (0.5 in.) or less
Length (or width) of 15 mm (0.5 in.) or less
Length (or width) of 60 mm (2.3 in.) or less
Length (or width) of 40 mm (1.5 in.) or less
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