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   Roland 2.5D DRIVER for Windows(R) 2000/XP
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We do recommend you to read through this document first for your better understanding of Roland 2.5D DRIVER. This "Readme" file provides some important information to install Roland 2.5D DRIVER.

Explanation here is assuming that you are already familiar with operations on Windows. The further information about operation on Windows, please refer the user's manual from Microsoft Corp.

If you are reading this file with Notepad, check 'WordWrap' in Edit menu so that you can read more easily.


< Table of Contents >

1. In the beginning
2. Supported Models
3. Installing the Driver
4. Uninstalling the Driver
5. Important Notes
6. Setting for the Workpiece Size


* "Windows(R)" is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft(R) Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
* "TrueType" is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Copyright (C) 1998-2005 Roland DG Corporation


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< 1. In the beginning >

This driver provides you the capability to make 2.5D engraving with Roland CAMM-2 series machines, CAMM-3 series machines, MODELA Pro and MODELA through your Windows application software.

* What is 2.5D?
CAMM-2, CAMM-3, MODELA Pro and MODELA can work on X and Y axes like as plotter. And, two manners are available to work on Z axis.

The one is just to work with a certain cutting depth giving the tool-up and tool-down positions (in height) to the machine. With this manner, CAMM-2, CAMM-3, MODELA Pro and MODELA can work with 2D CAD and Graphics applications by reading pen up and down instructions for plotter.
The other is to have the same simultaneous control on Z axis as on X/Y axes to work with continuous coordinates. This manner allows to work with 3D CAD applications, but it is necessary for application softwares to have the capability to generate the proper output data for Z axis.

We call the former manner '2.5D'.


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< 2. Supported Models >

- CAMM-2 series
	PNC-2000, PNC-2100, PNC-2100A, PNC-2200, PNC-2200A,
	PNC-2300 and PNC-2300A

- CAMM-3 series
	PNC-2700 and CAMM-3 2.5D (for PNC-3000, PNC-3100,
	PNC-2500, PNC-2500H, PNC-2500R, PNC-2550, PNC-300
	and PNC-3200)

- MODELA Pro
	MDX-500 and MDX-650
	TS-400

- MODELA
	MDX-3, MDX-15 and MDX-20
	TS-30

- CAMM SCRIBE
	CS-20

- EGX series
	EGX-600, EGX-400, EGX-300, EGX-30 and EGX-20


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< 3. Installing the Driver >

-	For Windows 2000
-	For Windows XP (When connected to a [COM] or [LPT] port)

*	Log on as administrator or as a member of the Administrators group.
*	If an older version of the driver is installed, uninstall it before you install the new one. For more information about how to remove the driver, refer to the next section, "Uninstalling the Driver."
*	If the message [Digital Signature Not Found] appears during installation, click [Yes].

1.	Switch off the power to the machine, then detach the connector cable between the machine and the computer.
2.	Turn on the computer. After Windows has started, turn on the machine. At this time, do not attach the connector cable to the computer and the machine yet.
3.	From the [Start] menu, select [Run], then click [Browse].
4.	From the [File Locations] list, choose the name of the drive or folder where the driver is located.
5.	Select "SETUP.EXE" and click [Open], then click [OK].
6.	The Setup program for the driver starts.
7.	Click [Install] to choose it.
	Choose the machine and connection port you're using, then click [Start].
8.	After installation has finished, use the cable to make the connection between the computer and the machine.
	For a USB connection, attaching the cable and turning on the machine enables the driver.


-	For Windows XP (When connected to a [USB] port)

*	Log on as administrator or as a member of the Administrators group.
*	If an older version of the driver is installed, uninstall it before you install the new one. For more information about how to remove the driver, refer to the next section, "Uninstalling the Driver."
*	During installation, if a message that the Windows Logo test was not passed appears, click [Continue Anyway].

1.	Switch off the power to the machine, then detach the connector cable between the machine and the computer.
2.	Turn on the computer. After Windows has started, turn on the machine.
3.	Use the cable to connect the computer and the machine.
4.	When the [Found New Hardware Wizard] appears, select [Install from a list or specific location], then click [Next].
5.	Click [Browse].
6.	From the [Browse Folders] list, select the name of the drive or folder where the driver is located, then click [OK].
7.	Click [Next].
8.	Click [Finish] to finish installation.


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< 4. Uninstalling the Driver >

*	Log on as administrator or as a member of the Administrators group.

1.	Switch off the power to the machine, then detach the connector cable between the machine and the computer.
2.	Start Windows.
3.	From the [Start] menu, select [Settings], then choose [Printers and Faxes] (or [Printers]).
4.	Click the driver for the machine to delete to select it, then go to [File] and select [Delete].
5.	A message prompting you to confirm deletion appears. Click [Yes].
6.	Go to [File] and select [Server Properties].
7.	Click the [Driver] tab, then from the [Installed printer drivers] list, choose the machine to delete.
8.	Click [Delete]. When the prompt message appears, click [Yes].
9.	From the [Start] menu, select [Run], then click [Browse].
10.	From the [File Locations] list, choose the name of the drive or folder where the driver is located. (*)
11.	Select "SETUP.EXE" and click [Open], then click [OK].
12.	The Setup program for the driver starts.
13.	Click [Uninstall] to choose it.
	Select the machine to delete, then click [Start].
14.	If it is necessary to restart your computer, a window prompting you to restart it appears. Click [Yes].
15.	The uninstallation finishes after the computer restarts.


(*) When using the CD-ROM, specify the folder as shown below (assuming your CD-ROM drive is the D drive).

- To delete the JXW-10/MDX-40/MDX-5000R driver
	D:\Drivers\25D\WIN2KXP
- To delete any other driver
	D:\Drivers\25D\WIN2K

If you're not using the CD-ROM, go to the Roland DG Corp. website (http://www.rolanddg.com/) and download the driver for the machine you want to delete, then specify the folder where you want to expand the downloaded file.


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< 5. Important Notes >

- This driver does not support [Test Print].

- The output command set for this driver supports mode 1.
If the machine tool is a CAMM-2 (EGX-300) or CAMM-3 (MDX-500), which have a command mode, set the command mode to [Auto] or [Mode 1]. (For information on how to make the setting, refer to the user's manual for the machine tool.)

- If you're using the PNC-3000, keep the first switch in DIP switch 1 on at all times during use.

- If You're Using Dr. Engrave
The [Fill] setting for this driver has no effect if made, because the [Fill] setting is made in Dr. Engrave. 

- If You're Using 3D Engrave, MODELA Player, or MODELA Player 4
Cutting parameters and the like are all made in the program, and have no effect if set using this driver.

- This driver does not support output any bitmap (raster) data. It is impossible to output texts or border lines etc. from such applications that output bitmap data, for example word processing softwares.
We recommend to use drawing softwares.

- When you will output True Type fonts, you should generate 'outlines' of texts to convert them into vector data. Please refer to the manual of your application software for this function. If your software does not have the function to generate outline, it is impossible to output True Type fonts.

- The depth (working distance along Z-axis) can be selected in the driver setting. The driver help explains how to configure your driver.


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< 6. Setting for the Workpiece Size >

When outputting the cutting data, choose one of the registered workpiece sizes and perform output. If the size you want does not appear among the selections, use the following method to register the workpiece size.

* In case of Windows XP, log on to Windows as a member of the [Administrators] group.
For more information about groups, refer to the documentation for Windows.

1. Use the program to open Properties for the driver.
You can generally display Properties by going to the [File] menu and clicking [Print Setup].
2. Click the [Layout] tab, then click [Advanced].
3. Click [Work Size Settings], then click [Properties].
4. Click [Add New Work Size].
5. Enter the workpiece size in [Width] and [Length].
6. At [Work Size Name], enter a name for registering the workpiece size, then click [OK].
7. Click [OK] again to close Properties.

Make sure the workpiece size of the name you registered has been added to the list of choices.


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If you have further questions or problem, please contact to your local vendor or Roland sales center.
