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Table of Contents To Ensure Safe Use ........................................................ 2 About the Labels Affixed to the Unit ....................... 4 What's Metaza? .............................................................. 5 How Metaza Works ............................................. 5 Part Names ..................................................................... 6 Part 1 What to Do Before Marking Checking the Accessories ..............................................
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.
Do not use with a damaged AC adapter, power cord, or power-cord plug or with a loose electrical outlet. When not in use for several hours, unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution. Failure to do so may result in danger of shock, electrocution, or fire due to deterioration of the electrical insulation.
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. 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 NOTICE and : Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use. : Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use.
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 Workpiece for Marking." How Metaza Works Metaza uses a diamond tipped stylus to mark the surface of metal or plastic, creating intricate depressions.
Part 1 What to Do Before Marking Part Names Cover Close the cover when performing marking. Base You can detach this from the machine. A workpiece is loaded on the base. You can secure it in place without using commercially available adhesive tape. STANDBY LED This lights up when the power is on. When it is flashing, it indicates that an error has occurred. [STANDBY] key This switches the power on and off. AC adapter jack This is for connecting the included AC adapter.
Part 1 What to Do Before Marking Part 1 What to Do Before Marking Checking the Accessories 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.
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. NOTICE Install on a stable surface. Failure to do so may result in falling of the unit, leading to injury. When moving the machine, as shown in the figure, do not grasp the top portion. Grip the bottom of the machine with both hands on the left right.
Part 1 What to Do Before Marking 1 Connect the commercial printer cable to computer and METAZA. 2 Connect power cord to AC adapter. 3 Connect AC adapter to AC adapter jack. 4 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
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 Windows 98/95. 10 1 Switch on the computer and start Windows. 2 Place the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The Setup menu appears automatically. 3 Click [METAZA Driver Install]. Installation of the driver starts.
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. METAZA. If you aren't setting up Dr. METAZA, take the CD out of the CD-ROM drive.
Part 1 What to Do Before Marking Installing Dr. METAZA Dr. METAZA is a program for using Metaza to mark images on the surface of materials. This program runs under Windows 95 or Windows 98.
Part 1 What to Do Before Marking Dr. METAZA Settings When you finish installing the Dr. METAZA, 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. METAZA] and click [Dr. METAZA]. 2 From the [File] menu, click [Print Setup...]. The [Print Setup] dialog box appears. 3 Click the drop-down arrow for the name and click [Roland METAZA MPX-50]. 4 Click [OK].
Part 2 Performing Marking Part 2 Performing Marking 1. Getting Ready to Perform Marking Before you start marking, have on hand a workpiece and an image for marking. 1-1 Preparing the Workpiece for Marking Provide a workpiece that meets all of the following conditions. Correct marking is not possible if even one of the conditions is not satisfied. Conditions for materials that can be marked Thickness 0.3 to 20 mm (0.01 to 0.8 in.) Size Length (or width) of 90 mm (3-9/16 in.
Part 2 Performing Marking Hardness of surface to mark Vickers hardness (HV) of 200 or less Shape of surface to mark Flat, with no difference in level * Note that materials which may crack or split by marking (such as glass, stone, precious stones, china, and porcelain) cannot be marked even if hardness is within the preceding range. Attempting to mark such materials may damage Metaza. - Examples of material that cannot be marked Edge of the material is too high.
Part 2 Performing Marking 1-2 Preparing the Image Prepare an image (such as a photograph or drawing) for marking. Vector data cannot be used. Provide bitmap data. Bitmap data in JPEG or BMP format can be used with Dr. METAZA. If you're using a commercially available program to prepare the data, refer to the program documentation. [Definition] Bitmap Data and Vector Data Bitmap data uses a format that represents images as a collection of dots (points).
Part 2 Performing Marking 2. Loading the Workpiece 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. Important! Powder or dust on the adhesive sheet can reduce the sheet's adhesive force, making it impossible to secure material in place. If the adhesive force has been reduced, then wash the adhesive sheet. Washing the sheet revitalizes its adhesive force.
Part 2 Performing Marking 18 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. There is no need to use excessive force. 6 While pressing down with the leveler, tighten the screw.
Part 2 Performing Marking 3. Performing Marking This section explains the steps of actual marking, using the brass medallion shown below as an example. 30 mm (1-1/8 in.) Congratulation 3-1 Creating Marking Data Create the data for marking the workpiece. Import the photograph (or drawing) you prepared in "1. Getting ready to perform marking," and design the data import mark. In this example, we'll use Dr. METAZA as the design tool for the marking data.
Part 2 Performing Marking Names and Functions of Dr. METAZA's Screen Items Menu Bar Runs the various commands for Dr. METAZA. Toolbar The toolbar is provided with buttons for running Dr. METAZA commands such as [Open...] and [Save]. Moving the mouse pointer over a button displays a brief description of the button's function. Material The combined black and gray areas indicate the workpiece. To decide on the size and shape of the workpiece, then from the [File] menu, click [Material Setup...].
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. 1 From the [File] menu, click [New...]. The [Material Setup] dialog box appears. 2 Enter the outer dimensions of the workpiece. Here, enter "30" for both [Height] and [Width]. 3 Choose the shape of the workpiece.
Part 2 Performing Marking Import an Image Import the image of the photo or drawing, then adjust the size and position. 22 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. 3 Select the desired file, then click [Open]. The specified image is imported and displayed on the screen. 4 If you want to use only a portion of the image, perform trimming.
Part 2 Performing Marking Add Text Add text to the image. 1 Click 2 Click the location where you want to insert text. The [Text Properties] dialog box appears. 3 Enter the text in [Text]. In this example, enter "Congratulation" as the text. 4 Click [Change Font...]. The [Font] dialog box appears. 5 Choose the font, style, and size, then click [OK]. .
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. 24 1 From the [File] menu, click [Save]. The [Save As] dialog box appears. 2 Choose where to save the file, then type a filename. 3 Click [Save].
Part 2 Performing Marking 3-2 Checking the Marking Results Before Marking (Preview) You can see an on-screen preview of the image after marking before you actually start marking. You can brightness and contrast of the image while viewing the expected results on the screen. 1 From the [File] menu, click [Print Preview...]. The [Preview] window appears. Click to close the [Preview] window.
Part 2 Performing Marking 3-3 Starting Marking Operate Dr. METAZA to send marking data to Metaza. 26 1 If the power to Metaza is off, press the [STANDBY] key to switch it on. Power-on initialization is performed, then operation stops. 2 From the [File] menu, click [Print]. The [Print] dialog box appears. 3 Click the drop-down arrow for "Name," then click [Roland METAZA MPX-50]. If this is already selected, then go on to the next step. 4 Click [Properties].
Part 2 Performing Marking Stop Marking To stop marking partway through, carry out the steps below. 1 Click [Start]. Point to [Settings] and click [Printers]. 2 Double-click the [Roland METAZA MPX-50] icon. 3 From [Printer] menu, click [Purge Print Jobs] or [Cancel] to stop sending data. 4 Even when transmission of marking data is stopped, Metaza doesn't stop right away. This is because the data that has already been sent still remains in Metaza.
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 information, see Part 5 "The marked location isn't where desired." This chooses the units of measurement for the width and length. This expands the marking area (this can be set up to a maximum of 80 x 80 mm (3-1/8 x 3-1/8 in.).
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. For information about how to adjust the tilt of the base, see Part 5, "The image at the same location is always too light (or too dark), or the image is uneven.
Part 2 Performing Marking 4. Finishing When marking ends, remove the workpiece and switch off the power. 30 1 Grasp the base on both sides and pull back toward you to remove. 2 Remove the workpiece from the base. If the workpiece is difficult to detach, inserting a thin, flat object (such as a piece of sheet metal or a piece of stiff paper) between the adhesive sheet and the material may make the workpiece easier to remove. 3 Loosen the screw. 4 Load the base on the machine.
Part 3 Dr. METAZA Guide Part 3 Dr. METAZA Guide Adding a Workpiece Shape If you want to use a workpiece having a shape other than a circle (ellipse), quadrilateral, or diamond, you need to add the shape. You can use either of two methods to register a shape with Dr. METAZA. Acquiring the shape of a workpiece with a scanner Creating the shape using a commercial paint-type program If you have a scanner, we recommend using the first method.
Part 3 Dr. METAZA 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. 6 Type a name of shape. 7 Use preview to check the shape of the workpiece, and if it's acceptable, click [Add]. Creating the Shape Using a Commercial Paint-type Program You can use a commercial paint-type program to create a shape, then register it with Dr. METAZA. Vector data cannot be used.
Part 3 Dr. METAZA 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 Type a name of shape. 5 Enter the size of the workpiece, then click [Add].
Part 3 Dr. METAZA Guide Trimming an Image This specifies the range of the image to import into Dr. METAZA. You can trim an original image to leave just the required portion. 1 Click 2 From the [Object] menu, click [Trimming]. The [Trimming Picture] dialog box appears. and click the image. Trim an area of the same size as the workpiece. To change the trimming location, drag the shaded frame. Trim the area you want. To change the trimming location, drag the shaded frame.
Part 3 Dr. METAZA Guide Creating a Decorative Frame Around an Image You 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]. The [Frame] dialog box appears. 2 Click on a frame pattern to choose it, then click [Insert]. The frame is inserted in the editing screen.
Part 3 Dr. METAZA Guide 36 3 To change the frame size, drag the pointers ( ). 4 To change the frame location, drag the frame.
Part 3 Dr. METAZA Guide Registering a Frequently Used Image (Symbol) You 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. 1 From the [Object] menu, click [Add Parts] - [Symbol]. The [Open] dialog box appears. 2 Select the desired file, then click [Open]. The [Add Symbol] dialog box appears.
Part 3 Dr. METAZA Guide Importing an Image from a Scanner If you have a TWAIN_32-compliant scanner, you can call up the scanner driver from Dr. METAZA. For information on connecting a scanner and installing the scanner driver, refer to the user's documentation for the scanner. 38 1 From the [File] menu, click [Acquire...]. The screen for the scanner driver appears. 2 Operate the scanner driver to scan the image.
Part 3 Dr. METAZA Guide Adding a Hand-drawn Image or Text You can use the mouse to write text or draw a picture by hand and add it to the acquired image. To acquire a picture or text drawn or written on paper, see "Importing an Image from a Scanner." 1 2 Click . Drag the mouse to draw the picture or write text. 3 To change the pen width or color, from the [Object] menu, click [Pen Setup]. The [Pen Setup] dialog box appears. 4 To change the pen width, drag the [Width] slider to the left or right.
Part 3 Dr. METAZA Guide Adding a Symbol Image This adds images registered as symbols to the editing screen. 40 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.
Part 3 Dr. METAZA Guide 3 To change the image size, drag the pointers ( ). 4 To change the image location, drag the image.
Part 3 Dr. METAZA Guide Registering Your Own Original Frames You can use a commercial paint-type program to create a shape yourself, then register it with Dr. METAZA. Vector data cannot be registered. Prepare bitmap data in BMP or JPEG format. Tip For frames, we recommend using images that meet the following conditions. Use images that do not contain continuous gradations or a large number of colors. (We recommend using only about 16 colors.
Part 4 Maintenance Part NOTICE 4 Maintenance 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. 1 Press the [STANDBY] key to switch off the power. 2 Grasp the base on both sides and pull back toward you to remove.
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. 7 With the scale facing up, align the rounded corner on the adhesive sheet with the upper-right corner of the base and set it in place. Place the sheet so that both rounded corners are at the top of the base.
Part 5 Troubleshooting Part 5 Troubleshooting Metaza doesn't run when marking data is sent. What to check Remedy Is the power for METAZA switched on? Press the [STANDBY] key to switch on the power. Is the cable connected? Check whether the printer cable is loose or detached. If the cable is loose or detached, switch off the power and reconnect the cable. Is the correct type of cable used? The type of parallel cable (printer cable) may vary according to the computer model.
Part 5 Troubleshooting 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. Does the workpiece to mark meet the "Conditions for materials that can be marked"? See "Getting Ready to Perform Marking" and prepare a workpiece that can be marked. Images are unattractive -- faint (images are dim).
Part 5 Troubleshooting Images are unattractive -- uneven. What to check Remedy Is the marking surface slightly uneven? Replace with a workpiece having a level marking surface. The marking surface is not uneven, but image darkness is uneven. Make the following settings for the Metaza driver and perform overstriking with the workpiece loaded at the same location. (1) Change [Gamma], [Brightness], and [Contrast]. (2) Change the workpiece and clear the selection for [Bi-Direction].
Part 5 Troubleshooting 4 Click [Test print]. The test pattern is marked on the workpiece. 5 Grasp the base on both sides and pull back toward you to remove. 6 Use the scale to read and note down locations where the test pattern is not continuous or not visible. Note down the values in all four directions (front, back, left, and right). Back 20 15 10 5 Left 20 15 10 5 Right 5 10 5 10 15 20 Front 7 48 Select [Correct slope] and enter the scale values you noted into the driver.
Part 5 Troubleshooting The marked location isn't where desired. The center of the base scale may not coincide with Metaza's marking origin point. To correct displacement between the scale center and the marking origin point, follow the steps below. 1 Load an unneeded workpiece that will not be used for marking on the base. Prepare a workpiece that is about 10 to 20 mm (1/2 to 1 in.) square. For information on how to load the workpiece, refer to Part 2, "Loading the Workpiece." 2 Start Dr.
Part 5 Troubleshooting 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. METAZA, any values you set are temporary, and are not saved. To save the settings for driver properties, go into the [Printers] folder and open the properties for the desired driver.
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. (Vickers hardness [HV] of the marking surface must be 200 or less.) Loadable material size Maximum 90 mm x 90 mm x 20 mm (thickness) (3-1/2 in. x 3-1/2 in. x 3/4 in.
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