Roland MPX-50 user manual Machining is performed, but marking is not possible

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Part 5 Troubleshooting

Machining is performed, but marking is not possible.

What to check	Remedy

Is the workpiece loaded at the	If empty marking is being performed at a location other than where the workpiece
correct location?	is loaded, reload the workpiece.
Does the workpiece to mark meet	See "Getting Ready to Perform Marking" and prepare a workpiece that can be
the "Conditions for materials that	marked.
can be marked"?

Images are unattractive -- faint (images are dim).

What to check	Remedy

Are the workpiece settings for the	Choose the composition of the loaded workpiece.
Metaza driver correct?	Even if the material is the same, the hardness of the marking surface may vary
	greatly depending on the casting method, the composition of impurities, the
	presence of plating, and so on. In such cases, perform fine adjustment of the
	marking force.
The image is uniformly dim.	Perform marking while increasing the brightness of [Gamma] or [Brightness] for
	the Metaza driver a little at a time.
	At this time, leave the workpiece loaded and perform overstriking at the same
	location. Change the driver settings and continue marking until you obtain the
	darkness you want.
White is reproduced, but grayscale	Choose a custom workpiece (settings A through E), and adjust the marking force.
tones are faint.	Perform marking while leaving the value for [Impact--MAX] unchanged and
	increasing the value for [Impact--MIN] a little at a time.
	At this time, leave the workpiece loaded and perform overstriking at the same
	location. Change the driver settings and continue marking until you obtain the
	darkness you want.

Important!

The various setting values determined with overstriking are effective only when performing overstriking. The same results are not necessarily obtained when marking is performed with a new workpiece under identical conditions.

Images are unattractive -- dark (all images are whitish).

What to check	Remedy

Are the workpiece settings for the	Choose the composition of the loaded workpiece.
Metaza driver correct?	Even if the material is the same, the hardness of the marking surface may vary
	greatly depending on the casting method, the composition of impurities, the
	presence of plating, and so on. In such cases, perform fine adjustment of the
	marking force.

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Contents Model MPX-50 For the USA Table of Contents About the Symbols To Ensure Safe UseAbout and Notices Do not disassemble, repair, or modifyInstall on a stable surface Do not attempt to unplug the AC adapter with wet handsAbout the Labels Affixed to the Unit Model name Rating labelWhats Metaza? How Metaza WorksPart Names BaseChecking the Accessories PartSetting Up and Connection Metaza Installing the Software Installing the DriverMake sure the settings are correct Installing Dr. Metaza System requirementsDr. Metaza Settings Getting Ready to Perform Marking Preparing the Workpiece for MarkingConditions for materials that can be marked About the Marking Area Marking areaPreparing the Image Definition Bitmap Data and Vector DataLoading the Workpiece Part 2 Performing Marking Performing Marking Creating Marking DataStarting Dr. Metaza Names and Functions of Dr. METAZAs Screen Items Decide on the Size and Shape of the Workpiece TipImport an Image Add Text Save the file Checking the Marking Results Before Marking Preview Starting Marking Stop Marking Driver Settings Part 2 Performing Marking Finishing Adding a Workpiece Shape Acquiring the Shape of a Workpiece with a ScannerCreating the Shape Using a Commercial Paint-type Program Part 3 Dr. Metaza Guide Trimming an Image Creating a Decorative Frame Around an Image Part 3 Dr. Metaza Guide Registering a Frequently Used Image Symbol Importing an Image from a Scanner Adding a Hand-drawn Image or Text Adding a Symbol Image Part 3 Dr. Metaza Guide Registering Your Own Original Frames Part 4 Maintenance Cleaning the Adhesive SheetCleaning the body and cover Replacing the HeadMetaza doesnt run when marking data is sent Dr.METAZA does not functionMachining is performed, but marking is not possible Images are unattractive -- faint images are dimImages are unattractive -- dark all images are whitish Images are unattractive -- uneven Back Left Marked location isnt where desired Part 5 Troubleshooting Specifications Main Unit SpecificationsInterface Specifications Memo Roland License Agreement Coming into Force