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Contents
To Ensure Safe Use ....................................................................................................................... 3
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité .................................................................................................... 6
Important Notes on Handling and Use ........................................................................................... 10
About the Documentation ................................................................................................................ 11
Included Documentation ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Viewing the Manuals in Electronic Format............................................................................................................ 12
Chapter 1: Getting Started................................................................................................................ 13
1-1 Machine Features ................................................................................................................................................. 14
1-2 Included Items ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
1-3 Part Names and Functions ................................................................................................................................ 16
Main Unit ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Operation Panel ............................................................................................................................ 17
Chapter 2: Preparing the GX ............................................................................................................ 19
2-1 Installing.................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Deciding On an Installation Site ................................................................................................... 20
Installation Space .......................................................................................................................... 20
Removing the Packing Materials .................................................................................................... 21
2-2 Connecting the Cables ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Connecting the Power Cord .......................................................................................................... 22
Connecting to the Computer ......................................................................................................... 23
2-3 Changing the Language Used for the Display ............................................................................................... 24
Chapter 3: Installing/Uninstalling Software .....................................................................................25
3-1 About the Included Software ............................................................................................................................ 26
Included Software ........................................................................................................................ 26
3-2 If You're Using a Windows ................................................................................................................................. 27
System Requirements for USB Connection .................................................................................... 27
System Requirements for the Roland CutStudio ............................................................................ 27
System Requirements for the Driver ..............................................................................................27
Installing the Software ................................................................................................................... 28
What to Do If Installation Is Impossible (USB connection) ............................................................ 30
Uninstalling the Driver .................................................................................................................. 32
3-3 If You're Using a Macintosh................................................................................................................................ 33
Chapter 4: Performing Cutting ......................................................................................................... 35
4-1 Practicing Cutting Using the Test-use Material ............................................................................................. 36
Step 1: Load Material .................................................................................................................... 36
Step 2: Install the Blade ................................................................................................................. 40
Step 3: Optimizing the Cutting Quality for the Material ................................................................ 42
Step 4: Set the Origin Point ........................................................................................................... 45
Step 5: Create Cutting Data ........................................................................................................... 46
Step 6: Perform Cutting ................................................................................................................. 50
Step 7: Remove the Material ......................................................................................................... 51
Step 8: Apply the Cut Material ...................................................................................................... 52
4-2 Using a Variety of Materials ............................................................................................................................... 53
Using Roll Material or Lengthy Flat Material ................................................................................. 53
Fine-tuning the Blade Force ........................................................................................................... 56
Adjusting the Cutting-in Amount ................................................................................................... 56
Other Features ............................................................................................................................... 56