Roland GX24_serviceguide

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Model : GXModel : GX--2424

Revision 1.10 _ Jan. 30th, 2006Revision 1.10 _ Jan. 30th, 2006

Roland DG CorporationRoland DG Corporation


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Revis ion Reco rdRevis ion Reco rd

Date Description of changes

2005.11.16 First Edition

2006.1.30 Specification has been revised.


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ChapterChapter--1 Techno logy1 Techno logy

Contents . . .

1. Product Information

2. New Design

3. Interface

4. Back Light LCD

5. Operation Panel

6. Motor

7. Cutting Quality

8. Option

9. Application


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Chapter 1Chapter 1--1. Produc t In format ion1. Product In form at ionGX-24 is a new cutting model from CAMM-1 series. It has been modified

and improved in some appearances and main parts. New Servo motor

improved the cutting performance and the design is restructured for

better service maintenance.

Plus, the new easy-to-use editing software Roland CutStudio is bundled.

It allows the user to perform cutting job quickly.


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Chapter 1Chapter 1--2. New Des ign2. New Des ign

The arrangement of operation panel

Round Type Key

Back Light LCD

Pen Force Slider

Good angle of Panel to operate

Posh Black & Silver color


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USB Interface

USB Interface is now available in GX-24.

Serial (RS-232C)

For the Legacy computer users, the Serial port is ready.

Chapter 1Chapter 1--3. In terface3. In ter face


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Back Light LCD

The lightning texts.

16 characters x 2 lines for displaying the texts.

Display the installed media width and length.

Chapter 1Chapter 1--4. Back L igh t LCD4. Back Light LCD


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PEN FORCE SLIDER

It can adjust the Cutting Force.

The adjustable PEN FORCE range is within +/- 30 gf.

PEN FORCE is adjustable while the machine performs cutting.

Any changes in value of PEN FORCE are not applied and

displayed on LCD. (Analog form)

Chapter 1Chapter 1--5. Operation Panel5. Operation Panel


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Servo Motor

The motor is the same as the Servo Motor of CX-300/400/500.

Specification 24W DC Motor

Maximum output : 24W

Rated Revolution Speed : 3,300+/-10% rpm

Life expectancy : more than 1,500 hours

Advantage

Maximum Velocity : 50 cm / sec

CX-24 : 40 cm / sec

Smooth Circular Arc.

Chapter 1Chapter 1--6. Moto r6. Moto r

Servo motor makes it possible to cut circular arc more smoothly.


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Improved Mechanical Resolution

CX-24 0.05mm/step GX-24 0.0125mm/step

Increased Max. Cutting Force

CX-24 30 to 200gf GX-24 30 to 250gf

Improved Max. Cutting Speed

CX-24 40cm/s GX-24 50cm/s

Chapter 1Chapter 1--7. Cutt ing Parameters7. Cutt ing Parameters


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Blade

ZEC-U5022 [normal type bundled in GX-24]

ZEC-U5025 [high durability for reflex/fluorescent sheet]

ZEC-U3017 [for cutting small characters]

Cutter Holder

XD-CH3 [bundled in GX-24] XD-CH2 [made of aluminum]

Stand

PNS-24

Sheet Base

RSB-20 [bundled in GX-24]

USB Cable

1.8m [bundled in GX-24]

Chapter 1Chapter 1--8. Option8. Option


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Roland CutStudio

Editing Features

Divide (Tiling) large-size cutting data ( vertical direction only) and output iton two to four separate pieces of media.

Extract the contour lines (outlines) of images

Add the crop marks easily by using [Roland CutStudio] palette.

Perform combined printing and cutting using a commercially availableprinter

Able to import & print BMP, JPG, Dr. STIKA PLUS, Adobe Illustrator 7 &

8 (AI & EPS format)

Register frequently used data as symbols

Chapter 1Chapter 1--9. App l icat ion9. App l icat ion


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Print & Cut using Crop Marks

1.Edit

Place data

inside thecrop marks

2.Print 4.Cut

Crop marks can be added in an image easily just by one click.

3.Set


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Plug-In Software

Lunch CutStudio directly from Adobe Illustrator/ CorelDRAW

(Plug-In Function)


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CutStudio Specification

Plug-in function

Adobe Illustrator 9/10/CS

Corel DRAW 10/11/12

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP

Minimal requirement

Drive: CD-ROM

Display: 16bit high color

RAM: 128MB recommended

HD requirement: 10MB


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CutStudio Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator

This is a software plug-in that lets you send data created using Adobe

Illustrator 9/10/CS directly to CutStudio.

CutStudio Plug-in for CorelDRAW

This is a software plug-in that lets you send data created using CorelCorelDRAW 10/11/12 directly to CutStudio.


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This is a software plug-in that lets

you create and cut cutting data

Using Adobe Illustrator 9/10/CS.

It is not possible to use Roland CutStudio independently on

Macintosh. To perform cutting using a Macintosh, you first need

to have a compatible version of Adobe Illustrator

Software for Macintosh CutStudio Plug-in for AdobeIllustrator


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Specif icat ionSpecif icat ionGX-24 CX-24

Driving method Digital servo Stepping

Max. cutting width 22-15/16in. (584mm) 22-15/16in. (584 mm)

Max. cutting speed 20 IPS (50cm/s) 16 IPS (40cm/s)

Blade force 30gf - 250gf 30gf - 200gf

Mechanical resolution 0.0125mm/step 0.05mm/step

Software resolution 0.025mm/step 0.025mm/step

Crop mark sensor yes yes

Bundled software Roland CutStudio with plug-in Dr.STIKA PLUS

I/O interface USB 1.1/RS-232C RS-232C/Centronics

Panel key

MENU, ENTER, TEST, ORIGIN,CURSOR, PAUSE, FORCE,

PENFORCE(slide volume),

POWER

MENU, ENTER, TEST, ORIGIN,

CURSOR, JOG DIAL

LCDBacklight, 16-character by 2

linesLCD, 16-character by 1 line

Dimensions 34.2" x 12.6" x 9.6" 33.125" x 11" x 8.725"(W x D x H) (855 x 315 x 240mm) (840 x 278 x 221 mm)

Acceptable media width

Instruction system

1-15/16 to 27-1/2in. (50 - 700mm)

CAMM-GL III (mode 1 and mode 2)CAMM-GL III (part of mode 2)

1-15/16 to 27-1/2in. (50 - 700mm)


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ChapterChapter--2 Adjus tments2 Adjus tments

Contents . . .

1. Service Adjustment PIT.exe

2. Firmware Upgrade

3. Crop Mark Adjustment

4. Grit Roller

5. Cutter Protection


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PIT. exe

Following operations can be done easily through the USB port.

1. Receive and save Service Report.2. Receive and save all parameters on the Mainboard.

3. Send the parameters to the Mainboard.

4. Upgrade the firmware.

*1.2.3. Entering the Service Mode is required.

*4 Entering the Firmware upgrade mode is required.

Chapter 2Chapter 2--1. Serv ice Ad jus tmen t Too l1. Serv ice Ad jus tment Too l


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Necessary Tool

Firmware File

USB Cable

Pit.exe

How to Enter the Firmware Upgrade Mode

Connect the AC Adapter while pressing the Up, Down, Left keys

and press the [ENTER] key.

Chapter 2Chapter 2--2. Firmware Upg rade2. Firmware Upgrade


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Purpose

It is design to calibrate the shifting in the relative positions of Tool and

Crop Mark Sensor. Necessary when

1. Tool Carriage is replaced.

2. Main Board is replaced.

What happens if not adjusted?

Positions of printing and cutting images will be shifted.

Necessary Tools

Vinyl Sheet Size: A4

Color: Matt Black

(Backing should be white.)

Chapter 2Chapter 2--3 : Auto Too l /Crop Mark Sensor3 : Auto Too l /Crop Mark Sensor

Pos i tion Ad justmentPos i tion Ad justment


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Grit Roller

It can be replaced more easily rather than CX-24.

Chapter 2Chapter 2--4. Gr it Ro ller4. Gr it Ro ller


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New Cutter Protection

There are scratches on the Cutter Protection.

Gum less type

It can be replaced by the users.

Chapter 2Chapter 2

--5. Cutter Pro tec t ion5. Cutter Pro tect ion

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