Roland Metaza MPX-80 User Manual

User's Manual➢ To ensure safe usage and full performance of this product, please be sure to read through thismanual completely.➢ To ensure immedi

8Important Notes on Handling and UseThis machine is a precision device. To ensure the full performance of this machine, be sure toobserve the followin

9About the Documentation for This MachineDocumentation Included with the MachineThe following documentation is included with the machine.MPX-80 User&a

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11Chapter 1Getting Started

Chapter 1 Getting Started121-1 About the MachineFeaturesThis machine is a metal printer. It prints images by striking detailed points using a marking

1-1 About the MachineChapter 1 Getting Started13Names and FunctionsMain UnitHeadTa b l eKnobThis secures the head unit anddetermines the head heightwh

Chapter 1 Getting Started141-1 About the MachineHeadMaterial RetainersAdhesive sheetMaterial is placed on the adhesive sheet,which then holds the mate

Chapter 1 Getting Started151-2 Checking the Included ItemsThe following items are included with the machine. Make sure they are all present and accoun

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17Chapter 2Getting Ready to Print

For CanadaCLASS A NOTICEThis Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of theCanadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulat

Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Print182-1 InstallationInstallation EnvironmentInstall in a quiet, stable location offering good operating conditions. An u

Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Print192-1 InstallationUnpackingRetaining materials are attached to protect the machine from vibration during shipment. Rem

Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Print202-2 Cable ConnectionsConnecting the CablesWARNINGDo not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the

Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Print212-3 Installing the SoftwareInstalling and Setting up the Included SoftwareYou install and set up the following progr

Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Print222-4 METAZAStudio SettingsMaking the Setting for the PrinterAfter you finish installing and setting up METAZAStudio,

23Chapter 3Performing Printing

24Chapter 3 Performing Printing3-1 Switching the Power On and OffSwitching On the PowerPress the Power/Movement button.The Power/Movement button light

25Chapter 3 Performing Printing3-2 Starting METAZAStudioStarting METAZAStudioClick [Start], then click [All Programs] (or [Pro-grams]).Click [Roland M

26Chapter 3 Performing Printing3-2 Starting METAZAStudioNames and Functions of METAZAStudio Screen ItemsToolbarThe toolbar is provided with buttonsfor

27Chapter 3 Performing Printing3-3 Getting Ready to PrintThe Printable AreaThe machine's printable area is as follows..Head CapsUsing the head ca

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28Chapter 3 Performing Printing3-3 Getting Ready to PrintPreparing Material to PrintPrepare material that meets all of the following conditions.Loadin

29Chapter 3 Performing Printing3-3 Getting Ready to PrintConditions for Material When Printing Curved SurfacesThe table and figure below show the prin

30Chapter 3 Performing Printing3-3 Getting Ready to PrintPreparing the ImagePrepare an image (such as a photograph or drawing) for printing.Data forma

31Chapter 3 Performing Printing3-4 Loading Material (Using the Adhesive Sheet)Loading Material Using the Adhesive SheetProcedure➊Attach a head cap.Fit

32Chapter 3 Performing Printing3-4 Loading Material (Using the Adhesive Sheet)The procedure from this point on is for when you’re not using the head c

33Chapter 3 Performing Printing3-5 Loading Material (Using the Center Vise)Using the Center ViseWith the center vise, you secure material in place by

34Chapter 3 Performing Printing3-5 Loading Material (Using the Center Vise)Loading Material Using the Center ViseProcedure➊Attach a head cap.Fit the h

35Chapter 3 Performing Printing3-5 Loading Material (Using the Center Vise)➍Mount the center vise.Fit the tabs on the bottom of the center viseinto th

Chapter 3 Performing Printing363-6 Creating Printing Data (Printing on Flat Material)This section describes how to create data, using printing of a pl

Chapter 3 Performing Printing373-6 Creating Printing Data (Printing on Flat Material)➌Make the setting for the margins. Click [File], then click [Pref

Contents2Copyright © 2007-2008 Roland DG CorporationWindows® is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States and

Chapter 3 Performing Printing383-6 Creating Printing Data (Printing on Flat Material)➋ At [Look in], select the location ofthe file. At [Files of type

Chapter 3 Performing Printing393-6 Creating Printing Data (Printing on Flat Material)Step 3 : Save the FileSave the printing data in a file.Procedure➊

Chapter 3 Performing Printing403-7 Starting PrintingStarting PrintingImportant !Never attempt printing in any of the following situations. Doing so ma

Chapter 3 Performing Printing413-7 Starting Printing➎Click [OK].The printing data is sent to the machine andprinting starts.➏After printing has finish

Chapter 3 Performing Printing423-7 Starting PrintingStopping Printing OperationsProcedure➊Switch off the power.☞ P. 24, "Switching Off the Power&

43Chapter 4More Advanced Operations

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations444-1 Tips and Tricks for Image LayoutKeeping Only the Required Portion of an Image (Trimming)You can cut an origina

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations454-1 Tips and Tricks for Image LayoutAdjusting the Location, Size, or Angle of an ImageYou can adjust the location,

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations464-1 Tips and Tricks for Image Layout➌Adjust the angle. With the handles present at the fourcorners of the image, c

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations474-1 Tips and Tricks for Image LayoutEnclosing an Image in a FrameYou can change the arrangement of printing data b

3Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severeinjury should the unit be used improperly.About WARNING and CAUTION

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations484-1 Tips and Tricks for Image Layout➌Drag the Handles ( ) around the frameto adjust its size and location.Adjust

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations494-2 Tips and Tricks for Text LayoutEnter the TextHere you type in the text to print.Procedure➊Click .➋Click somew

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations504-2 Tips and Tricks for Text LayoutLandscape or Fan LayoutAfter arranging the text in landscape layout, you can ch

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations514-2 Tips and Tricks for Text LayoutAdjusting Laid-out TextFor laid-out text, in the same way as for images, you ca

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations524-2 Tips and Tricks for Text Layout Drag to change the angle of the text.You can change the angle by up to 360degr

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations534-2 Tips and Tricks for Text LayoutLaying Out Text along a ShapeHere you lay out text along a shape you have made

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations544-2 Tips and Tricks for Text Layout➌Enter text.☞ P. 49, "Enter the Text"The text is laid out along the s

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations554-2 Tips and Tricks for Text LayoutChanging the Format of TextIn the [Properties] window, at the [Format] tab, you

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations564-3 Adjusting Brightness and ContrastChecking the Finished Results in the Preview WindowAt the preview window, you

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations574-3 Adjusting Brightness and ContrastAdjusting an Image in the Preview Window BrightnessThis adjusts the overall b

To Ensure Safe Use4WARNINGConnect to an electrical outlet that com-plies with this machine’s ratings (for volt-age, frequency, and current).Incorrect

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations584-4 Creating Data for Printing on a Curved SurfaceWith this machine, using a head cap lets you perform printing on

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations594-4 Creating Data for Printing on a Curved Surface➋Click [File], then click [Set up the printer].The [Print Setup]

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations604-4 Creating Data for Printing on a Curved SurfaceStep2 : Enter Text and Adjust the LayoutType in the text to prin

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations614-4 Creating Data for Printing on a Curved Surface➌Enter text remained, and adjust the po-sition.The on-screen tab

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations624-5 Printing Materials of a Wide Variety of ShapesHow to Register New MaterialMETAZAStudio includes preregistered

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations634-6 Other Handy FeaturesA Wide Variety of Operations You Can Accomplish with METAZAStudioMETAZAStudio offers a wid

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations644-7 Driver SettingsViewing the Documentation for the Driver SettingsAt the setting window for the driver, you can

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations654-7 Driver SettingsViewing the Online Help for the DriverFor detailed information about the values you can set usi

Chapter 4 More Advanced Operations664-8 SFEdit2What's SFEdit2 ?SFEdit2 is a program on the CD-ROM included with the machine (the Roland Software

67Chapter 5Maintenance and Adjustment

To Ensure Safe Use5 Important notes about the power cord, plug, and electrical outletNever place any object on top or subject todamage.Never allow to

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment685-1 Daily CareDaily CareWARNINGNever use gasoline, alcohol, thinner, or any other flammable material.Doing so ma

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment695-1 Daily CareThe Replacement Cycle for the Head CapThe head cap is due for replacement when the triangle at its

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment705-2 Maintenance of the Head and the Marking PinsYou perform all head cleaning and maintenance of the marking pin

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment715-2 Maintenance of the Head and the Marking PinsHead CleaningClean away any fine grime around the head. Perform

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment725-2 Maintenance of the Head and the Marking PinsChecking the State of the Marking PinsThe state of each pin is s

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment735-2 Maintenance of the Head and the Marking PinsChanging the Pin Used for MarkingFollow the steps below to chang

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment745-2 Maintenance of the Head and the Marking PinsAdjusting the Striking Force of the PinsYou can individually adj

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment755-3 Head ReplacementReplacing the HeadWhen all nine marking pins wear out, replace the head. During replacement,

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment765-4 Adjustment of the Origin-point LocationAdjusting the Location of the Machine's Origin PointThe machine&

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment775-4 Adjustment of the Origin-point Location➋Windows VistaClick [Start], then click [Control Panel].From the [Har

To Ensure Safe Use6 The head area becomes hotWARNINGNever touch the head immediately afterprinting has finished.Doing so may cause burns.

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment785-5 Composition Registration and Striking-force AdjustmentRegistering a Composition and Adjusting the Striking F

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment795-5 Registration of Custom Material➍ Enter a name for the composition you’re registering. Adjust the impact valu

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81Chapter 6Appendix

Chapter 6 Appendix826-1 What to Do IfThe machine doesn't run even when printing data is sent.Is the power switched on?Make sure the Power/Movemen

Chapter 6 Appendix836-1 What To Do If...the image is unrelated to the printing location, such as whenuneven areas vary from one piece of material or i

Chapter 6 Appendix846-2 When Moving the MachineWhen moving the machine, be sure to attach the retaining materials. Moving the machine without attachin

Chapter 6 Appendix856-2 When Moving the Machine➎Attach the retaining materials in the order shown in the figure.➏Lift the knob and secure in place.Lif

Chapter 6 Appendix866-3 Head LifeThe head used in this machine is a consumable part.As a general guide to its useful life, about 3,600 plates can be p

Chapter 6 Appendix876-4 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number LabelsPower RatingUse an electrical outlet that meets the re-quirements for vo

To Ensure Safe Use7 Warning LabelWarning label is affixed to make areas of danger immediately clear. The meaning of the label isas follows. Be sure t

Chapter 6 Appendix886-5 Main Unit SpecificationsMain SpecificationsSystem Requirements for USB ConnectionPrintable materialLoadable material sizePrint

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