Roland LV-290 User manual

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For the USA
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
Responsible Party: Roland DGA Corporation
Address: 15363 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A.
Telephone: [phone]
Type of Equipment: Laser Engraver
Model Name: LV-290
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Use only I/O cables that have been designed and manufactured specifically for this device.
For EU Countries
This product must be disposed of
separately at your local waste recycling
center. Do not dispose of in household
waste bin.
Bitte führen Sie dieses Produkt separat
Ihrer örtlichen Entsorgungsstelle zu.
Bitte nicht mit dem normalen Hausmüll
entsorgen.
Ne jetez pas le produit avec vos
ordures ménagères. Portez-le dans un
centre recyclage des déchets.
Questo prodotto deve essere smaltito
negli appositi contenitori per la raccolta
differenziata, non buttare nel cestino
dei rifiuti casalinghi.
Este producto debe devolverse al
centro de reciclaje más cercano a su
domicilio para su correcta eliminación.
No lo tire a la basura.
Deite fora separadamente este produto
no seu centro de reciclagem local. Não
o deite fora no seu caixote do lixo.
Lever dit product in bij een lokaal
afvalverzamelpunt. NIET met normaal
huishoudelijk afval afvoeren.
De t t e P ro d u kt ska l sm i d e s sæ rski l t
væk på den lokale affalds- og
genbrugsstation. Må ikke smides ud
sammen med almindeligt
husholdningsaffald.
Tätä tuotetta ei saa hävittää
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vaan se on toimitettava
ongelmajätteiden keräilypisteeseen
hävitettäväksi.
Produkten måste kasseras separat på
din lokala återvinningscentral. Släng
inte produkten tillsammans med
hushållssoporna.
Μ η ν πε τάξε τε το αντι κε ί μ ε νο αυ τό στο
καλάθ ι των απο ρρι μμ άτων. Αφαιρέστε
τι ς μ παταρ ί ε ς και πρ ο σκ ομ ί στε το στο
τοπικό κέντρο ανακύκλωσης.

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Ta b l e o f C on t e n t s
Chapter 1 Safety................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Principles of a CO2 Laser.............................................................................................................................................................7
1.2 Safety Ratings ................................................................................................................................................................................7
1.3 The Safety Interlock System.......................................................................................................................................................7
1.4 Safety Labels..................................................................................................................................................................................7
Product Label ............................................................................................................................................................................8
1.5 Safety Measures......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
1.5.1 General Safety................................................................................................................................................................ 11
1.5.2 Safety Notice for Class 4 Machine ............................................................................................................................ 12
1.6 Operating Environment........................................................................................................................................................... 12
1.7 Noise Test ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
1.8 EC-Declaration of Conformity................................................................................................................................................ 13
Chapter 2 Unpacking& Contents....................................................................................................................... 14
2.1 Unloading and Unpacking...................................................................................................................................................... 15
Installation location................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Unpacking and Unloading ............................................................................................................................................... 16
2.2 How to Re- p a ck the Machine ............................................................................................................................................. 19
2.3 Contents and Accessories Checklist..................................................................................................................................... 21
2.4 Before You Use This Machine.................................................................................................................................................. 22
Chapter 3 Mechanical Overview ....................................................................................................................... 23
3.1 Front View.................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
3.2 Top View ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
3.3 Right (Profile) View.................................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.4 Left (Profile) View....................................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.5 Rear View...................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 4 Setup and Installation ...................................................................................................................... 27
4.1 Machine Setup............................................................................................................................................................................ 28
4.1.1 Powering Up the Machine.......................................................................................................................................... 28
4.1.2 Connecting the Computer ......................................................................................................................................... 28
4.1.2.1 USB Connectivity ......................................................................................................................................................................28
4.1.2.2 Ethernet Connectivity.............................................................................................................................................................29
4.1.3 USB Storage Setup........................................................................................................................................................ 44
4.2 Graphics Software Setup......................................................................................................................................................... 47
4.2.1 Recommended Computer Configuration.............................................................................................................. 47
4.2.2 Installation of the Printer Driver ............................................................................................................................... 47
4.2.3 Installation of the SmartCONTROL Vision.............................................................................................................. 50
4.2.4 Using Adobe’s AP with this machine....................................................................................................................... 53
Deselect “Enable Advance Printing Features”...............................................................................................................................53
File Transfer..............................................................................................................................................................................................54
Adobe Illustrator Output Instruction...............................................................................................................................................56
4.2.5 Using Autodesk Inventor with This Machine......................................................................................................... 65
Chapter 5 Operating LV-290.............................................................................................................................. 68
5.1 Using the Hardware .................................................................................................................................................................. 69
5.1.1 Laser Key Switch............................................................................................................................................................ 69
5.1.2 Adjusting the LCD Display Screen’s Contrast Setting......................................................................................... 69

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5.1.3 Graphic Control Panel Overview .............................................................................................................................. 70
The Control Panel...................................................................................................................................................................................70
LED Indicator Lights ..............................................................................................................................................................................70
Directional and Selection Buttons....................................................................................................................................................70
5.1.4 Graphic Control Panel Navigation Chart................................................................................................................ 72
5.1.5 Graphic Control Panel Function Pages ................................................................................................................... 73
Main Work Page......................................................................................................................................................................................73
Carriage / Work Table Adjustment Page..........................................................................................................................................74
SmartCENTER Page................................................................................................................................................................................75
Functions Page........................................................................................................................................................................................76
File Management Page .......................................................................................................................................................................77
System File Page ...................................................................................................................................................................................78
USB Drive File Page..............................................................................................................................................................................79
Link / DLink Page..................................................................................................................................................................................80
File Information Page .......................................................................................................................................................................81
File Management Edit Page ..........................................................................................................................................................82
File Edit Raster Page ..........................................................................................................................................................................83
File Edit Vector Page .........................................................................................................................................................................84
Machine Setting Page ......................................................................................................................................................................85
Machine Setting- Select Lens Page ................................................................................................................................................87
Machine Setting- Tune Auto Focus Page......................................................................................................................................88
Machine Setting- Table Down Page ...............................................................................................................................................89
Machine Setting- Red Beam Page...................................................................................................................................................90
Machine Setting- Carriage Free Page.............................................................................................................................................91
Machine Setting- Command Mode Page .....................................................................................................................................92
Machine Setting- File Save Mode Page.........................................................................................................................................93
Machine Setting- Set Standby Mode Page ..................................................................................................................................94
Machine Setting- Save Position Page.............................................................................................................................................95
Recall Position ........................................................................................................................................................................................95
Machine Setting- Vector Mode Page..............................................................................................................................................96
Machine Setting- LAN Setup Wizard Page.....................................................................................................................................97
Machine Setting- Scaling Page ..........................................................................................................................................................98
Machine Setting- Others Page..........................................................................................................................................................99
Machine Setting- Reset Page ......................................................................................................................................................... 100
Advanced Option Page .................................................................................................................................................................... 101
Advanced Option- SmartGUARD Page....................................................................................................................................... 102
Information Page................................................................................................................................................................................ 103
5.2 The LV-290 Printer Driver.......................................................................................................................................................104
5.2.1 Page Setup and Orientation ....................................................................................................................................105
CorelDRAW Example (Page Setup and Orientation) ................................................................................................................ 105
5.2.2 Color Management.....................................................................................................................................................106
CorelDRAW Example (Color Management)................................................................................................................................. 106
5.2.3 Using the Printer Driver.............................................................................................................................................107
5.2.3.1 LV-290 Printer Driver >> Options Page ...................................................................................................................... 108
5.2.3.2 LV-290 Printer Driver >> Pen Page ................................................................................................................................... 115
5.2.3.3 LV-290 Printer Driver >> Advanced Page....................................................................................................................... 118
5.2.3.4 LV-290 Printer Driver >> Paper Page ............................................................................................................................... 125
5.2.3.5 LV-290 Printer Driver >> Language Page....................................................................................................................... 128
5.2.3.6 LV-290 Printer Driver >> Raster Page .............................................................................................................................. 129
5.2.3.7 LV-290 Printer Driver >> Stamp Page.............................................................................................................................. 132
5.3 SmartCONTROL Vision ...........................................................................................................................................................134
5.3.1 SmartCONTROL Vision Introduction......................................................................................................................134
Reminder Window.............................................................................................................................................................................. 134
Welcome Window............................................................................................................................................................................... 134
Main Window........................................................................................................................................................................................ 135

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Menu Bar................................................................................................................................................................................................ 135
Tool Box.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 136
Work Area.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 136
Property Table ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 136
Object Browser..................................................................................................................................................................................... 136
Exit ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 136
5.3.2 SmartCONTROL Vision Output Function..............................................................................................................137
Processed Condition Setup.............................................................................................................................................................. 137
Output Preview.................................................................................................................................................................................... 140
Output .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 141
5.3.3 SmartCONTROL Vision Function.............................................................................................................................142
Running the SmartCONTROLTM Vision.......................................................................................................................................... 142
SmartCONTROLTM Vision Main Window ....................................................................................................................................... 143
SmartCONTROLTM Vision Function................................................................................................................................................. 144
SmartCONTROLTM Vision Calibration............................................................................................................................................. 147
Convert and Import File.................................................................................................................................................................... 152
Operating SmartCONTROLTM Vision.............................................................................................................................................. 159
Chapter 6 Engraving and Cutting Techniques................................................................................................ 177
6.1 Raster Engraving......................................................................................................................................................................178
6.2 Vector Cutting........................................................................................................................................................................... 178
6.3 Vector and Raster..................................................................................................................................................................... 179
6.4 3D Tips ........................................................................................................................................................................................180
Principle for 3D production by laser................................................................................................................................180
Introduction to software for 3D graphic production..................................................................................................180
Laser Professional AP...........................................................................................................................................................181
Photoshop & CorelDRAW.................................................................................................................................................... 181
A way to produce 3D graphics..........................................................................................................................................182
Step 1. Produce the gray level background................................................................................................................................ 182
Step 2. Produce three-dimensional characters.......................................................................................................................... 184
Step 3. Combine the 3D images..................................................................................................................................................... 186
Output the 3D graphic ........................................................................................................................................................186
Tips for engraving 3D graphics .........................................................................................................................................186
6.5 Modify Image Settings of Picture for Better Engraving Quality .................................................................................188
Chapter 7 Optional Items ................................................................................................................................ 191
7.1 Fume Extraction Unit..............................................................................................................................................................192
INSTALLATION (Self-Assembled Unit):.............................................................................................................................192
7.2 Air Compressor.........................................................................................................................................................................193
7.3 Focus Lens Options.................................................................................................................................................................196
7.3.1 CO2 Laser Focus Lens.................................................................................................................................................196
Chapter 8 Basic Maintenance.......................................................................................................................... 198
8.1 Suggested Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies............................................................................................................199
8.2 Maintaining the Work table and Motion System............................................................................................................200
8.2.1 Accessing the Work Table and Motion System...................................................................................................200
8.2.2 Cleaning the Work Table and Motion System.....................................................................................................201
8.2.3 Lubrication of the X & Y Rails...................................................................................................................................202
8.3 Cleaning the Optics System..................................................................................................................................................204
8.3.1 Removing the Mirrors................................................................................................................................................204
8.3.2 Cleaning the Mirrors ..............................................................................................................................................206
8.3.3 Removing and Cleaning the Focal Lens .......................................................................................................207
8.4 Cleaning the Exhaust Duct ...................................................................................................................................................208

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Chapter 9 Basic Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................... 209
Quality Problems .............................................................................................................................................................................. 210
Non-operational Problems ......................................................................................................................................................... 210
Other Problems ................................................................................................................................................................................. 210
Chapter 10 Appendix....................................................................................................................................... 211
10.1 Glossary.................................................................................................................................................................................... 212
10.2 Specification Sheet...............................................................................................................................................................213

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Chapter 1 Safety
Principles of a CO2 Laser
Safety Ratings
The Safety Interlock System
Safety Labels
Safety Measures
Operating Environment

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1.1 Principles of a CO2 Laser
LASER is the acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A CO2 laser works by electrically
stimulating the molecules within a carbon dioxide gas mixture. When focused through a lens, this highly-intense and
invisible beam will vaporize many materials. Depending on the speed and intensity of the projected beam, a CO2
laser may be used to engrave or cut through a wide variety of materials.
1.2 Safety Ratings
The LV-290 is equipped with a sealed carbon-dioxide laser that emits intense and invisible laser radiation with a
wavelength of 10.6 microns in the infrared spectrum. The laser system is designated as a Class 1 laser device,
meaning that the system is equipped with key safety features and an enclosed laser head to completely contain the
laser under normal use. One of the key safety features found on the LV-290 is a Class 2 red beam safety guidance
pointer (similar to a laser-pointer presentation pen) allowing the operator to see the exact location where the laser
beam will fire.
Even though the LV-290 is equipped with the most powerful laser to date, through proper usage and taking
necessary hardware safeguards, will make it an extremely safe machine.
When the front door and back door are open, machine becomes a Class 4 equipment and users must
wear goggles to operate the machine.
1.3 The Safety Interlock System
The laser system is equipped with a safety interlock system utilizing magnetic sensors on the top and side
access doors, laser-activation and door LED lights on the control panel. The magnetic sensors will deactivate the
laser when either door is open. At this time, the “door” LED light found on the control panel will illuminate,
indicating an open or improperly closed door. When the laser is in operation, the “laser” LED will illuminate to
inform the operator that the laser is activated. If at any time, any of the access doors are open and the “laser”
LED is illuminated, IMMEDIATELY unplug the laser system and contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation
dealer.
W A RNING
・DO NOT operate the laser system if any component of the safety system is malfunctioning.
・DO NOT attempt to remove or modify any component of the safety interlock system.
1.4 Safety Labels
According to CDRH standards, all fixed or removable covers that allow access to a laser beam must have an
appropriate laser warning labels attached to them. These warning labels must be clearly visible to the operator prior
to removing the cover. Additional labels must be applied to the interior of the machine and be visible in the event
when the covers are removed. A label clearly displaying the manufacturer’s name, date of manufacture, description
of product, model number, serial number, and compliance statement must be attached to the outer surface of the
machine
In compliance with CDRH standards, the required warning labels are affixed at the time of manufacture to the LV-
290, attached on appropriate locations. These labels are not to be modified in any way or removed for any reason.
Please familiarize yourself with the specific labels and their locations on the machine. Below is a list of all the safety
labels and their locations on the machine.

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Product Label
This label is located at the right-back side of machine. All the product information such as Serial Number, Model
Numbers, Laser Power and Electric power can be found here. Before requiring any further tech support,
always provide the service person with the information on this label.
LV-290
CDRH Label
This label indicates the class level of CDRH.