Technical Support for
Modela Pro II MDX-540 3D Milling Machine
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Application & Software Guides ( 4 )
This support document offers tips and tricks for cutting a wide variery of shapes with Roland Modeling Machines, MDX
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This is the RU SRP Pro Workshop guide for the MDX540. This manual covers tooling, different file formats, SRP Player, machine set-up, maintenance and additional resources
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RU Workshop Manual for the MDX40 covers tooling, different file formats, SRP Player, machine set-up, maintenance and additional resources
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Application Resources ( 1 )
Milling tool referacne guide including end mill specifications for individual tools as well as long Reach and short reach tool kits.
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Collateral (Artwork) ( 1 )
Driver ( 10 )
Windows 10
This document PDF lists instructions of how to install Roland drivers on Windows 10.
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Windows 10, Windows 8
2.5D Driver for Windows 8 Windows 10 32-bit only
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2.5D Driver for Windows 8 Windows 10 64-bit ver 1.20
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Windows 2000
Windows 7
Windows Vista
2.5D Driver for Windows Vista 32-bit ver. 1.40
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2.5D Driver for Windows Vista 64-bit ver 1.20
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Windows XP
2.5D Driver for Windows XP 32-bit only ver. 1.40
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Firmware ( 1 )
Maintenance & Calibration Guides ( 2 )
Advanced calibration guide for the ZCL-540 4th axis accessory Spanish version.
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MSDS ( 2 )
Owner & User Manual ( 7 )
NC-Code referance manual for all MDX Series Milling Machines
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Output Directly to your Roland Machine with VCarve Desktop
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User and application manual for the ZTT-540 t-slot table accessory Spanish version.
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Setup and application guide for the ZTT-540 t-slot table accessory for the MDX-540.
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Product Info Guide ( 2 )
This following is a full product catalog including brief machine descriptions and pricing for all machines sold in the jewelry market
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This includes description of machines and applications, along with pricing and machine specifications.
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Setup & Install Guides ( 5 )
Basic step by step installation of Roland SRP Player software, setting preferences, options, steps to create jobs, steps for job modification, step by step procedures for advanced modifications.
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Most Roland devices are supplied with a one year standard manufacturers warranty, but by registering your device within 60 days of purchase, your product could qualify for an extended warranty of up to 3 years.
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Software Updates ( 6 )
This is an updater for 3D Engrave ver. 2.70. A previous version of 3D Engrave is required for this updater to work.
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This is the updater for Dr. Engrave ver. 2.72. A previous version of Dr. Engrave is required for this updater to work.
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This is an updater for SRP Player version 1.50. SRP Player must be installed in order for this updater to work.
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The following is the software package for Virtual Modela v1.71.
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The following is the updater for Virtual Modela v1.71. In order to use this upgrade you must have the software application installed.
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This is updater for VPanel for MODELA PROII. Previous version of VPanel must be installed in order for the updater to work.
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Training Videos ( 2 )
Follow this link to the Roland Academy Webinars On-Demand webpage. Then filter through the videos to find a training session that suits your needs.
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Troubleshooting Guides ( 1 )
Roland Milling Machine Reference Guide for MDX-540, MDX-540S, MDX-40A SRM-20.
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Knowledge Base Articles ( 11 )
HELP!! I can't find the driver I need for my Roland!
MDX-540 making abnormal noise in spindle unit while running.
Machine jumps when nearing left side of rotary axis.
Where can I find the dimensions for the ZTT-540 T-Slot accessory?
Machine has Y-oveload at peak when powering on the device
Work piece is not raised high enough to be milled when using the MDX-540T slot table (ZZTT-540).
Start Cutting" is not available to output the file to ether the mill or to a file.
Firmware must be installed using this methodon older machines using serial or parallel ports.
Roland DGA will begin shipping a copy of VCarve Desktop with every DE-3 engraver and
All Roland devices with a USB, Parallel (LPT), or Serial (COM) port need a driver to communicate with a computer. For Roland products compatible with Apple Macintosh operating systems, a plugin is used with Adobe Illustrator. For Roland devices with an Ethernet port, the output software (e.g. - RIP)includes the driver as part of the application.
When outputting a design to your engraver or milling machine, the software needs to be able to translate commands to the device. These commands tell the machine how fast to mill, at what revolutions per minute (RPM), and where to mill in 3D space. This is what makes up a toolpath. A Strategy is a combination of tool movements, material properties, software algorithms, and tool characteristics.