Setup Sheet for GX
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1. then click OK The Setup program for the driver starts Click Install to choose it Choose the machine and connection port you re using then click Start 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 a i A Installing the USB driver for Windows 2000 XP 1 Switch off the power to the machine then detach the connector cable between the machine and the computer Turn on the computer After Windows has started turn on the machine 3 Use the cable to connect the computer and the machine The Found New Hardware Wizard appears 4 When the screen shown Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software select No not this time then click Next If the screen does not appear refer to step 5 Select Install from a list or specific location then click Next Click Browse 7 From the Browse Folders list select the name of the drive or folder where the driver is located then click OK 8 Click Next 9 Click Finish to finish installation nin Note The manufacturer cautions that you should never use a USB hub or the like Avoid plugging your cable into the front of desktop computer if possible Serial cable connection This type of connection uses the cable with one large end and one small end It is important to use the serial2. 2 2 x BEACON Setup Sheet for GX 24 Vinyl Cutter Important Do not throw away the box and foam packaging If warranty service is ever needed shipping in insufficient packaging could void your warranty Unless you are using a USB connection do not install the driver software that came in your cutter box if you are going to use any of the Flexi Family of software Connecting your computer to your cutter You will be hooking up either the included serial cable or USB cable to your cutter but not both USB cable connection e This can usually be one of the simplest cables to install Use this if you do not plan to hook up a separate desktop printer to the Serial port on your computer e Do not plug the USB cable into your computer till you have installed the USB driver included on the Roland GX 24 CD Driver installation may fail and the machine may become unusable if you connect a USB cable before installing the driver Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 ME 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 From the Start menu select Run then click Browse From the File Locations list choose the name of the drive or folder where the driver is located Select SETUP EXE and click Open
3. MENU key several times to display the screen in the figure UNSETUP 1 d 2 Click on the button followed by the button to display the screen in the figure FORCE 50gf 4 gt 3 Click on the button 3 times until ROTATE is displayed 4 Next click on the button followed by the v Odeg will be displayed 5 Change this value to 90deg press the ENTER button and restart your machine The cutting carriage will now start on the right when initialized 6 Turn on your cutter and press ENTER when it displays SELECT SHEET ROLL d The cutter head will now measure the width between your rollers and then stop at your right roller Note It is important that this value be changed to 90deg while working with Flexi software Flexi Software In your Production Manager choose Roland as the manufacturer of your cutter Choose CX 24 as the cutter and choose the port on your cutter that your computer is connected to e g COM1 COM2 USB001 USB_PRINTER_0 etc e Note If you have chosen a USB connection make sure your machine is connected at the time you set up the port in Flexi 800 762 9205 Fax 908 231 8943 189 Meister Ave Branchburg NJ 08876 www BeaconGraphics com
4. blade is just barely sticking out Only about half or less of the cutting edge of the blade should be exposed This nose cone does not move the blade it is used to prevent cutting through the paper backing 4 Insert the blade Holder into the black clamp until it is against the collar and hand tighten the silver knob but don t over tighten because it can get stripped Configuring your cutter settings 1 Lift up your two pinch rollers using the handle lever and insert vinyl into cutter leaving at least 6 inches hanging off the front and rear of the cutter It is necessary to have the front and rear sheet sensors on the left hand side of your cutter covered or you will not be able to continue 2 Now move each pinch roller so that the rubber wheel is completely over your vinyl Also make sure that each roller is directly underneath the white alignment strips that run above and across your vinyl Lower your pinch rollers Changing from Metric to Standard inch 1 Press the MENU key several times to display the screen in the figure UNSETUP 4 t o 2 Press the Whey several times OTHERS 4 gt Press the key Press the Whey Press the key UNIT mm 44 mm d 3 Press the d and Wheys to select the unit Press the ENTER key to enable the setting 4 Press the MENU key to go back to the screen in the figure 20cm s 50gf 0 250mm ZA Configuring the ROTATE setting on the GX 24 for Flexi Users 1 Press the
5. cable that came with your cutter and not one bought elsewhere 1 Now hook up the cable to the serial port on your cutter the port that does not have clips Then hook up the other end of the cable to one of your serial ports on the back of the computer there are usually two of them but may only have one 2 You now have to set the Flow Control setting for your computer s serial port 3 Follow these steps from your computers desktop Go to Start button gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware Device Manager gt Ports gt Communication Port com 1 use Com 2 if Com 1 is not available gt Port Settings gt Flow Control Under Flow Control change the value to Hardware Note If you decide to use Com 2 you may need to go into the setup program of your computer to enable the port Look in your computer s User Manual to find out how to enter your Setup program PC manufacturer s Setup program can look different for each brand of computer there is on the market but the menu you are looking for would likely be under one of the following Integrated Peripherals Peripherals VO Configuration Device configuration The setting you are looking for is Serial Port 1 or 2 and make sure they are both ENABLED Then save and exit Your computer should startup normally Blade installation 1 Unpack blade and amp insert into Blade Holder 2 Blade is held magnetically and will snap in when inserted properly 3 Rotate Black Nose Cone until
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