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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 ( 11 )
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 7, Windows Vista
This document PDF outlines the procedures to install a Roland driver in Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
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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 ( 14 )
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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Users Manual for ZAT540 Automatic Tool Changer, English
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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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Sample Files ( 1 )
This is the fan that can be installed on your MDX-540A or MDX-540SA tool holder to blow chips away from the cutting surface.
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Setup & Install Guides ( 11 )
Install and replacement manual for the ZS-540TY Spindle unit
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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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This guide will help you setup your MDX-540 for 3 or 4 axis use. Always refer to owners manual for more in depth details.
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Step by step installation for Roland Pixform Pro II software and operational instructions.
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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 ( 8 )
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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The following is the plug-in updater v1.04 for Rhino 4.0 . In order to use this upgrade you must have the software application installed.
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The following is the plug-in updater v1.06 for Rhino 3.0 . In order to use this upgrade you must have the software application installed.
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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 ( 4 )
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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The following video outlines how to install a Windows 7 compatible USB driver via the plug and play method.
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The following video outlines how to install a true Windows 7 print driver using the pre-installation method.
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Troubleshooting Guides ( 8 )
The following document discusses the cause of excessive Z-Axis movements or the MDX-540 machine moving to the very top and appearing to continue to cut in the up position.
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The standard milling area of the ZCL-540 is meant to prevent the spindle or tool from colliging with the ZCL-540 Rotary Axis Unit. This document will demonstrate how to disable this safety are.
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The following document discusses how to install SRP Player on multiple computers without the milling
machine being connected to the computer.
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If the MDX-540 series of machines is having trouble detecting the Z-origin process, a bad contact or break in the Z-origin detection process could be at fault.
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Roland Milling Machine Reference Guide for MDX-540, MDX-540S, MDX-40A SRM-20.
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This demonstrates how to properly set-up the ZCL540 on the MDX-540. If machine is cutting above material, then please follow the steps below in order shown
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If a tool holder is stuck in the automatic tool changer, this document discusses how to remove the stck tool holder. It also discusses preventative maintenance for the tool holders.
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The following document covers possible communication issues that may be induced by Windows power save features ranging from laptops to desktop computers.
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Utilities ( 1 )
This progrom allows you to send prn, rml, plt or firmware files to your Roland device.
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Knowledge Base Articles ( 14 )
HELP!! I can't find the driver I need for my Roland!
How to install a Roland driver in Windows 7 and Windows Vista
Tool is stuck in the spindle chuck assembly
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.
Windows 7 Software Compatibility List