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   Roland 2.5D DRIVER for Windows(R) Vista 32-bit
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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. Overview
2. Supported Models
3. Installing the Driver
4. Uninstalling the Driver
5. Important Notes


* "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) 2007 Roland DG Corporation


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< 1. Overview >

This driver enables you to perform 2.5D engraving using Roland engraving machines or modeling machines via a Windows-based program.

* What is 2.5D?
Engraving machines and modeling machines can perform operations along the X and Y axes in much the same way as a plotter. For operations along the Z axis, two methods exist.

The first involves working at only a certain cutting depth, sending the values for tool-up and tool-down positions (the height values) to the machine. This method enables engraving machines and modeling machines to work with 2D CAD and graphics programs by reading the pen-up and -down instructions for the plotter.
The other method involves performing the same simultaneous control on the Z axis as on the X and Y axes to accomplish operations that use continuous coordinates. This method makes interoperation with 3D CAD programs possible, as long as the program can generate the proper output data for the Z axis.

The first method is called "2.5D."


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< 2. Supported Models >

 MDX-540
 JWX-10
 MDX-40
 MDX-5000R
 MDX-650/500/20/15
 EGX-600/400/300/30/20
 PNC-3200
 RPS-400
 TS-400/30


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< 3. Installing the Driver >

-	Using [COM] or [LPT] As the Connection Port

*	Log on as a user with administrator rights.
*	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."

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, choose [All Programs], then [Accessories], then [Run], and then click [Browse].
4.	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 [User Account Control] appears, click [Allow].
7.	The Setup program for the driver starts.
8.	Click [Install] to choose it.
	Choose the machine and connection port you're using, then click [Start].
9.	After installation has finished, use the cable to make the connection between the computer and the machine.


-	Using [USB] As the Connection Port

*	Log on as a user with administrator rights.
*	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."

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.	The [Found New Hardware] appears, click [Locate and install driver software (recommended)].
5.	The [User Account Control] appears, click [Continue].
6.	After a short wait, you are prompted to insert the disk. Click [I don't have the disk. Show me other options.].
7.	Click [Browse my computer for driver software (advanced)].
8.	Click [Browse].
9.	Select the name of the drive or folder where the driver is located, then click [OK].
10.	Click [Next].
11.	The [Windows can't verify the publisher of this driver software] appears, click [Install this driver software anyway].
12.	Click [Close] to finish installation.


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< 4. Uninstalling the Driver >

*	Log on as a user with administrator rights.

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 [Control Panel].
4.	From the [Hardware and Sound] group, click [Printer].
5.	Click the driver for the machine to delete to select it, then go to [Organize] and select [Delete].
6.	A message prompting you to confirm deletion appears. Click [Yes].
7.	In the [Printers] folder, right-click any location where no printer icon is present.
8.	From the [Run as administrator] menu, select [Server Properties].
9.	The [User Account Control] appears, click [Continue].
10.	Click the [Drivers] tab, then from the [Installed printer drivers] list, choose the machine to delete.
11.	Click [Remove].
12.	The [Remove Driver And Package] appears, select [Remove driver and driver package].
13.	Click [OK].
14.	When the prompt message appears, click [Yes].
15.	The package and driver to delete are displayed. Make sure that what is displayed is the machine you want to delete, then click [Delete].
16.	The items that have been deleted are displayed. Click [OK].
17.	Click [Close] on [Remove Driver And Package] window.
18.	From the [Start] menu, choose [All Programs], then [Accessories], then [Run], and then click [Browse].
19.	Choose the name of the drive or folder where the driver is located. (*)
20.	Select "SETUP.EXE" and click [Open], then click [OK].
21.	The [User Account Control] appears, click [Allow].
22.	The Setup program for the driver starts.
23.	Click [Uninstall] to choose it.
	Select the machine to delete, then click [Start].
24.	If it is necessary to restart your computer, a window prompting you to restart it appears. Click [Yes].
25.	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).

	D:\Drivers\25D\WINVISTA

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 have a command mode selection, 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.)

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