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Roland EGX-20 User Manual

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DESKTOP ENGRAVER
EGX-20
U S E R ' S
M A N U A L
Thank you very much for purchasing the EGX-20.
 To ensure correct and safe usage with a full under-
standing of this product's performance, please be sure
to read through this manual completely and store it in
a safe location.
 Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in
part, of this manual is prohibited.
 The contents of this operation manual and the specifi-
cations of this product are subject to change without
notice.
 The operation manual and the product have been
prepared and tested as much as possible. If you find
any misprint or error, please inform us.
 Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any
direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur
through use of this product, regardless of any failure
to perform on the part of this product.

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  • Page 1 EGX-20 U S E R ' S M A N U A L Thank you very much for purchasing the EGX-20.  To ensure correct and safe usage with a full under- standing of this product's performance, please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location.
  • Page 2 ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, 431-2103 JAPAN The authorized representative in the EU: Roland DG Corporation, German Office Halskestrasse 7, 47877 Willich, Germany For EU Countries WARNING This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

  • Page 3: How To Use This Manual

    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 ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    To Ensure Safe Use ....................... 3 About the Labels Affixed to the AC Adapter and Unit ....................5 1 Getting Ready ......................... 6 What You Can Do with the EGX-20 ............................6 Check the Included Items ................................6 Names and Functions .................................. 7 Setting Up and Connection ...............................

  • Page 5: To Ensure Safe Use

    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.
  • Page 6 To Ensure Safe Use CAUTION CAUTION Do not use with a damaged AC adapter, Do not injure or modify the electrical power power cord, or power-cord plug or with a cord, nor subject it to excessive bends, loose electrical outlet. twists, pulls, binding, or pinching, nor Use with any other power supply may lead to place any object of weight on it.

  • Page 7: About The Labels Affixed To The Ac Adapter And Unit

    To Ensure Safe Use 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...

  • Page 8: Getting Ready

    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.

  • Page 9: Names And Functions

    Names and Functions The names of the parts of the EGX-20 are as follows. Front Cover Carriage Spindle unit Switch Panel Spindle motor Z-axis light Movement button Speed control Spindle Speed control Power light Power button View light View button...

  • Page 10: Setting Up And Connection

    • 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%.

  • Page 11: Connecting To The Computer

    Connecting the AC Adapter and Power Cord Connect in the order of the numbers shown in the figure. AC adapter jack AC adapter Power cord 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.

  • Page 12: Attaching The Adhesive Sheet

    Attaching the Adhesive Sheet You use the included adhesive sheet to secure material to engrave to the table on the EGX-20. NOTICE Be sure the unit is in View status when attaching the adhesive sheet.  Press the power button on the EGX-20 Carriage to turn on the power.

  • Page 13: Installing The Cutter Holder

    Installing the Cutter Holder  A cutter holder is attached to the in- cluded cutter. Remove the cutter from the cutter holder. Cutter Cutter holder  Open the cover for the carriage. Open the cover for the carriage.  Orient the cutter holder so that the The cutter holder is reverse-threaded.

  • Page 14: Installing And Setting Up The Software

    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.

  • Page 15: Installation And Setup

    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/XP require full access rights for the printer settings.
  • Page 16 When installation of 3D Engrave finishes The [EGX-20 Driver Installation] dialog box appears. Choose the port for connecting the EGX-20. The EGX-20 connects to a printer port. If your computer has a single printer port, select [LPT1:]. Click [OK]. The EGX-20 driver is installed.
  • Page 17  When all installation and setup fin- ishes, a prompt dialog box appears. Click [Close].  When the setup menu screen reap- pears, click the button.  Take the CD-ROM out of the CD-ROM drive. 2 Installing and Setting Up the Software...

  • Page 18: Creating A Nameplate (Engraving Mode)

    3 Creating a Nameplate (Engraving Mode) This section describes the basic steps for engraving using the EGX-20, taking the procedure for engraving the plate included with the machine as an example. NOTICE Large changes in temperature may alter the cutting depth. Use care when using near an air conditioner or heater.

  • Page 19: Installing A Cutter

    Origin Point The origin point is a reference point that the EGX-20 uses for starting engraving. When the machine is shipped from the factory, the origin point is set at the lower left corner of the table. You can also move the spindle unit and the table and set the origin point at a different location.
  • Page 20  Press the Origin Set button on the switch panel. The spindle unit descends by 0.5 mm and the Origin Set light lights up. Press.  Insert the cutter into the hole in the cutter holder, then slowly lower the cutter.

  • Page 21: Setting The Origin Point

    Setting the Origin Point When loading material, be sure to set the origin point. The origin point is the reference point for engraving. You set it indi- vidually for each piece of material you load. Omitting this operation may result in locations other than the material being engraved.

  • Page 22: Creating Data With Dr. Engrave

    The following explanation is for Windows 95/98/Me. For an explanation for Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP, or for a more detailed explanation, see the help for Dr. Engrave or refer to the Dr. Engrave User's Manual (PDF) on the Roland Software Package CD-ROM. Starting Dr. Engrave In Windows, click the [Start] button.
  • Page 23 Entering Text Enter the text to engrave on the plate.  At the toolbar, click  Click the location in the engraving area where you want to type in text, then enter the text using the keyboard. Engraving area Selecting the Font Specify a font for the text string you entered.
  • Page 24 Working with Text Strings You can resize and deform a text string by manipulating the points displayed around the string. Resizing and Moving Points appear around the text string. At the toolbar, click , then click the text string.  You can change the size of the text string by lining up the pointer with a point and dragging. ...
  • Page 25 Text-string Settings You can specify numerical value for rotation, slanting, character pitch, and so on in a dialog box.  At the toolbar, click , then click the text string. The character cursor appears in the text string. Alternatively, at the toolbar click , then click the text string.
  • Page 26 Stroke Fonts You can change text to stroke fonts and carry out engraving. Line width when engraving varies according to the cutter width and engraving depth.  At the toolbar, click , then click the text string. The character cursor appears in the text string. Alternatively, at the toolbar click , then click the text string.

  • Page 27: Setting The Cutting Parameters

    [File Name], then click [Save]. Setting the Cutting Parameters Before you carry out engraving, adjust the Speed control and Spindle Speed control on the switch panel of the EGX-20. When you're performing engraving for the first time, set the Speed control at the central position and the Spindle Speed control at its maximum setting.
  • Page 28 The [Print Setup] dialog box appears.  Make sure the printer name is set to [Roland EGX-20] (if the printer name is not [Roland EGX-20], then click the drop-down arrow and select [Roland EGX-20]), then click [Properties]. The [Roland EGX-20 on LPT1: Properties] dialog box appears.

  • Page 29: Performing Engraving

    Performing Engraving Now Let's try engraving a name on a plate. If the View light on the EGX-20 is illuminated, press the View button to make the View light go dark. If the characters of the text are large and thick, attach the large nose cone.

  • Page 30: Creating A Relief (3D Cutting Mode)

    4 Creating a Relief (3D Cutting Mode) This section describes the basic sequence of operations for creating reliefs an other three-dimensional objects. If you want finished results of even higher quality, also see "Using the 3D Cutting Mode" on page 40. NOTICE Cuttable depth is 0.05 to 7 mm (0.002 to 0.27 in.) in the 3D Cutting mode.

  • Page 31: Detaching The Depth Regulator Unit

    When you switch on the EGX-20, a sensor checks whether the depth regulator unit is installed. At this time, the machine goes into the Engraving mode if the depth regulator unit is install and the 3D Cutting mode if it is not installed.

  • Page 32: Installing A Cutter

    Installing a Cutter In the 3D Cutting mode, you install a cutter before you load material.  Press the power button 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 View lights light up.

  • Page 33: Loading Material

    Loading Material You use the included adhesive sheet to secure material to engrave to the table on the EGX-20. NOTICE Before you load material, attach the included adhesive sheet. Be sure the unit is in View status when loading material.

  • Page 34: Setting The Origin Point

     Place a piece of material on the adhe- sive sheet, then press down on it from above to anchor it securely. You can place the item anywhere on the ad- hesive sheet. However, if the plate is placed at an angle with respect to the table, the engraving will not be straight.
  • Page 35  Make sure the Z-axis light on the switch panel is illuminated, then press and hold the Origin Set button for a short while (0.3 second or more). (Pressing the Origin Set button lights the Origin Set light. Make sure the light is illuminated, then release the button.

  • Page 36: Creating Data With 3D Engrave

    You can also add thickness to figures and other images. The following explanation is for Windows 95/98/Me. For an explanation for Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP, or for a more detailed explanation, see the help for 3D Engrave or refer to the 3D Engrave User's Manual (PDF) on the Roland Software Starting 3D Engrave In Windows, click the [Start] button.
  • Page 37 Specifying the Size of the Relief  In 3D Engrave, go to the [Relief] menu and select [Relief Size]. The [Relief Size] dialog box appears.  For Size, type in the size values for the relief in the [Vertical] and [Horizontal] entry boxes, and in [Resolution], enter the degree of detail.
  • Page 38 The shape of the relief is displayed as a three- dimensional solid. This window is called the "3D screen. " It displays the shape of the relief and the tool path. You cannot edit shapes or text. Generating the Tool Path A tool path is the path followed by the tool's blade tip.

  • Page 39: Adjusting Cutting

    Specify the information for [Save in] and [File Name], then click [Save]. Adjusting Cutting Before you carry out engraving, adjust the Speed control and Spindle Speed control on the switch panel of the EGX-20. When you're performing cutting for the first time, set the Speed control at the central position and the Spindle Speed control at its maximum setting.

  • Page 40: Performing Cutting

    Performing Cutting Now let's try cutting a relief. If the View light on the EGX-20 is illuminated, press the View button to make the View light go dark.  At the toolbar, click Alternatively, go to the [File] menu and select [Output].

  • Page 41: More Advanced Operations

    5 More Advanced Operations Using Different Nose Cones for Different Purposes The machine comes with three types of nose cones, one large, one medium, and one small. For engraving general items such as nameplates, you use the medium-size one already installed in the machine. Use the large- and small-size ones in cases like following.

  • Page 42: Using The 3D Cutting Mode

    Thickness: 2 mm (0.08 in.) or more, up to about 10 to 15 mm (0.4 to 0.6 in.) Must be flat with no warping Cutter Roland DG ZEC-A2320 (flat cutter, blade width 3.175 mm) Double-sided tape Must be thin Performing Surfacing Perform cutting in the 3D cutting mode.
  • Page 43 Cutting Mode)" to detach the depth regulator unit and At the Dr. Engrave [File] menu, select [Print Setup], install the cutter (ZEC-A2320). then select [EGX-20]. Click [Properties]. Use the double-sided tape to attach the acrylic panel Make the settings for cutting parameters such as to the table securely.

  • Page 44: Optional Parts

    6 Optional Parts Replacement Cutters and Consumable Parts The following replacement blades and consumable parts are available. Replacement Cutters  General-purpose (general-purpose cutters suitable for engraving acrylic and plastic plates) (Blade width) • ZEC-A2013 0.127 mm • ZEC-A2025 0.254 mm (* This is the originally included blade.) •...

  • Page 45: Optional Parts For Scribing

    Optional Parts for Scribing These are optional items for scribing. Use the burnishing attachment and the diamond scraper together as a set. • ZB-20 Burnishing attachment • ZDC-A2000 Diamond scraper To Perform Scribing Scribing is a form of engraving that involves scraping the workpiece. The spindle is not rotated. This does not perform deep cutting-in, but it produces an engraving with a distinctive texture and little burring.

  • Page 46: Appendix

    Setting the Origin Point at the Center of the Table  While holding down the center of the movement button on the switch panel, insert the AC adapter into the EGX-20. The Z-axis light illuminates and the origin point is set at the center of the table.

  • Page 47: What To Do If

    What to Do If... The power switch doesn't turn on the power.  Disconnect the AC adapter from the machine, reconnect it, then turn on the power. The power switch doesn't turn off the power.  Disconnect the AC adapter from the machine. The power light flashes every 0.25 seconds, and the machine operations strangely or not at all.
  • Page 48 The View light is not illuminated when switching the power on.  Switch off the power to the EGX-20. Rotate the part in the figure counterclockwise a few turns. Switch on the power, and make sure whether the View light illuminates.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    Included items AC adapter, power cord, cutter, cutter holder, nose cones (large, medium and small), adhesive sheet, test-use plate material, hexagonal screwdriver, hexagonal wrenches (large and small), Roland Software Package, User's Manual Parallel Interface Specifications Rating Compliant with IEEE 1284: Nibble mode...
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  • Page 52 Please read this Agreement before unpacking the media. Software license agreement Roland DG Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) shall grant you a non-transferable, nonexclusive right to use the Software supplied with this Agreement, on the condition that you agree to the following provisions.

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