Can you recommend a good starting or reference point regarding the impact settings for the MPX-90 or MPX-95 that lead to optimal picture results ?
John:
08 Jan12:48:14 PM
Think of the engraving process as a balancing act. One half is the machine impact settings. The other half is the image editing process. Both must work together to produce one beautiful picture. Please see our MPX-90 or MPX-90 recommended impact settings.jpg for more information.
Hi I have recently purchased the Metaza-MPX95 and out of no where it has stopped working. I just keep getting the error message ‘could not start print job’. Can anyone advise what this could be the cause of? Thanks
My machine will not print any images or text with the fill check mark. It will print outlines if i select contour or island fill but that is it. When I do print fill text it starts then stops half way and returns to home. When I do a test print it works fine. Very strange. I reinstalled the software still the issue. Thanks
John:
18 Mar06:41:50 PM
Hi Shawn,By any chance did you just update your Windows 10. There are several reports of people updating to the latest version and coincidentally their MPX-95 stopped working. Once the software is rolled back to the previous version of Windows 10, the machine began working again! We hope that in the near future Roland will create a software patch or perhaps Microsoft will adjust something on their end.
So my MPX-90 suddenly won’t print anymore. It’s connected to the power supply and directly connected to the computer. However, when I press print the head moves a bit forward as if to go into printing position, stops, then goes back.
It doesn’t actually lower to engrave. Just goes forward and back
Can anyone help me troubleshoot? Should I replace the head or is this another issue?
John:
18 Mar06:25:56 PM
Hi Emily,
We had the same thing happen to us. We were baffled. But then we think we figured it out. Windows 10 had just updated to the latest version and coincidentally our MPX-95 stopped working, just like you said. So we rolled back to the previous version of Windows 10 and the machine works great again! We hope that in the near future Roland will create a software patch or perhaps Microsoft will adjust something on their end.
Somebody knows if a new version for Windows is out or a new update for Metaza? My Metaza stopped working I can’t downgrade my windows.
John:
03 May07:06:34 AM
Carlos, I just checked the Roland website for new MPX-90/95 software updates, and I still don't see it yet!
Emmy:
10 May02:29:04 PM
omg --- are they reallly going to update the software? I am out of my mind with this machine I blew $6k on, only to see it be obsolete and NO software updates ever. What the heck kind of company does this? I feel like I wasted my money.
I’m encountering another new problem with the MPX-90. Whenever I try to print, the head moves to go into position but can’t seem to move to the usual center position. It moves forward a little then gets stuck somewhere at the top
John:
03 May06:56:32 AM
Emily, It could be the SAME problem. If you do not disable automatic updates (consider setting your computer to manual updates) you will have the same conflicting updates attempting to install on your computer, unknown to you. See if that is what is going on first.
Emily:
12 May08:17:34 AM
Unfortunately it looks like it isn’t the same problem. It can print sometimes, but once it gets stuck it has to be turned off for some time. The amount of work it can do before the problem reoccurs is random too.
Emily:
12 May08:24:07 AM
Sorry, just re-read my comments. Was quite busy when typing and realized it wasn’t very clear. To clarify, it can actually still print.The issue is that when it moves forward to print it gets “stuck” at a certain point and can’t move forward to the center of the tag/piece. It then lowers like normal to print, but obviously extremely off-center
My hypothesis would be that this is still a software issue. If I were in your position, I would consider buying a cheapy desktop not connected to the internet with Windows 7 installed; In this way, you can still have use of your MPX-90 without all the stress.
Hi can anyone help please. I have Mpx-95 and it has started going off template half way through the engraving. I have tried it on different item and it is doing the same.
Hi, Can anyone help...I have an mpx-95 photo engraving machine. It has started going off template halfway through the image. I have no idea what is wrong and how to rectify this.
My MPX-90 has suddenly stopped engraving. Everything works as it should and the head drops down and does passes, but the item doesn't get engraved. It was fine until this week. I had a replacement head and tried it, but still same thing. Anyone know why the head would not be touching the material?
Hello, thanks for the forum it helped with sorting the update issues.
I've been using the MPX-90 & MPX-95 for a while now and I was wondering what everyone here does to help with avoiding the 'halo' effect that can happen when engraving metals? I usually try and run mine with the caps but that becomes an issue if there is any warp to the metals.
I'm engraving mostly aluminum nameplates and stainless steel keyrings using the original Roland vice. It definitely works better if I gently clamp the parts in as any torque on the vice results in worse results.
Just curious how others are using these and where you got your training (mine was on the job and I now run 4 machines all day long.)
Cheers,
Pete
John:
28 Feb04:05:12 PM
Halo may be caused by the plastic head cap scratching the work piece. Have you tried engraving without the head cap? Try loosening the spindle, then lowering the head (cap installed) so it touches your work piece, and then re-tightening the spindle, raising the head (press button) and then removing the cap, the pin should now be corrected for height.
Hi all I have just got a MPX-90 I was wondering if there was a way to get a deeper engraving on aluminium, didn't know if removing the head cap
was an option . Please can anyone help
John:
28 Feb04:18:09 PM
Hi Stella,You would have to increase your Impact values in the printing preferences control box to obtain a deeper engraving. I don't think the head cap has anything to do with how hard the tip strikes the metal. That being said, the MPX-90 excels at photo-engraving (lighter markings) while a different machine like a drag or rotary engraver will give you a deeper cut for applications such as text-engraving.
I'm probably doing something wrong but I have just bought a Roland mpx 90 and I'm trying to workout out on how i can adjust with Gamma.Brightness,contrast from the preview page on Metaza software.
I've follow the user manual and watching youtube video's on adding a picture etc and go to preview page where you can do the gamma,brightness,contrast adjustments but for some reason it won't let me adjust because the buttons are greyed out..
Maybe engraving pin is worn out. But if it smears only on stainless material, then probably is plastic head cap that is scratching making halo effect. See here about engraving without headcap.
Hi John, I just started out on my MPX-90 and the image seems kind of faint when I picked it up to examine it. I laid it on the desk to try another one and noticed the image really pops if you look at it from an angle, you can see every little detail but it has to be at an angle. How can I make it show up like that from any angle? Does that make sense? I would attach a picture but I don't see an option to do that.
Thanks,
Scott
John:
28 Dec08:14:45 AM
Hi Scott,It sounds like you're experiencing some visibility issues with your engravings on the MPX-90. To make the engraving more visible from any angle, you might want to consider adjusting the Min. Impact setting. By increasing the Min. Impact setting, you can achieve a whiter and more pronounced engraving that stands out better.However, there's a trade-off with this adjustment. Increasing the Min Impact setting can result in a loss of some gradations, which may affect the finer details of the engraving. To find the right balance between visibility and detail, it's essential to experiment with the Min/Max settings until you achieve the desired outcome.Unfortunately, this platform doesn't support image attachments, but if you have further questions or need more specific guidance on adjusting the settings, feel free to describe the process you're using, and I'll do my best to assist you further. My email is support@pendabrytemetal.com
hello, if you can help me thank you .....headcaps leave the parts scratched, they have a very short durability, is there any solution for this?
John:
28 Dec08:29:15 AM
Usually, this is caused by the head-cap, available on some later model Roland impact printers. As the head-cap transits the work-piece it can scratch certain surfaces, especially stainless-steel.To overcome this scratching, we have noticed that the head cap may be removed prior to engraving. Setting the correct height of the pin above the tag is crucial to a great result. The user manual for your particular machine should have detailed instructions on how to engrave without the head cap.We have found that by loosening the spindle, then lowering the head (cap installed) so it touches your work piece, and then re-tightening the spindle, raising the head (press button) and then removing the cap, the pin should now be corrected for height.
I've used MPX 90 engravers for a few years but I've recently had a problem I've not had before. Lines appear on images when I've impact-engraved them. They are like a band across the image. I mostly engraved stainless steel. I've tried all sorts of settings, cleaned the machine, recalibrated the head, and tried a new head but no luck. Any suggestions?
Cheers,
Martin
John:
28 Dec08:29:38 AM
Usually, this is caused by the head-cap, available on some later model Roland impact printers. As the head-cap transits the work-piece it can scratch certain surfaces, especially stainless-steel.To overcome this scratching, we have noticed that the head cap may be removed prior to engraving. Setting the correct height of the pin above the tag is crucial to a great result. The user manual for your particular machine should have detailed instructions on how to engrave without the head cap.We have found that by loosening the spindle, then lowering the head (cap installed) so it touches your work piece, and then re-tightening the spindle, raising the head (press button) and then removing the cap, the pin should now be corrected for height.
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Can you recommend a good starting or reference point regarding the impact settings for the MPX-90 or MPX-95 that lead to optimal picture results ?
Think of the engraving process as a balancing act. One half is the machine impact settings. The other half is the image editing process. Both must work together to produce one beautiful picture. Please see our MPX-90 or MPX-90 recommended impact settings.jpg for more information.
Hi I have recently purchased the Metaza-MPX95 and out of no where it has stopped working. I just keep getting the error message ‘could not start print job’. Can anyone advise what this could be the cause of? Thanks
My machine will not print any images or text with the fill check mark. It will print outlines if i select contour or island fill but that is it. When I do print fill text it starts then stops half way and returns to home. When I do a test print it works fine. Very strange. I reinstalled the software still the issue. Thanks
Hi Shawn,By any chance did you just update your Windows 10. There are several reports of people updating to the latest version and coincidentally their MPX-95 stopped working. Once the software is rolled back to the previous version of Windows 10, the machine began working again! We hope that in the near future Roland will create a software patch or perhaps Microsoft will adjust something on their end.
So my MPX-90 suddenly won’t print anymore. It’s connected to the power supply and directly connected to the computer. However, when I press print the head moves a bit forward as if to go into printing position, stops, then goes back.
It doesn’t actually lower to engrave. Just goes forward and back
Can anyone help me troubleshoot? Should I replace the head or is this another issue?
Hi Emily, We had the same thing happen to us. We were baffled. But then we think we figured it out. Windows 10 had just updated to the latest version and coincidentally our MPX-95 stopped working, just like you said. So we rolled back to the previous version of Windows 10 and the machine works great again! We hope that in the near future Roland will create a software patch or perhaps Microsoft will adjust something on their end.
Somebody knows if a new version for Windows is out or a new update for Metaza? My Metaza stopped working I can’t downgrade my windows.
Carlos, I just checked the Roland website for new MPX-90/95 software updates, and I still don't see it yet!
omg --- are they reallly going to update the software? I am out of my mind with this machine I blew $6k on, only to see it be obsolete and NO software updates ever. What the heck kind of company does this? I feel like I wasted my money.
I’m encountering another new problem with the MPX-90. Whenever I try to print, the head moves to go into position but can’t seem to move to the usual center position. It moves forward a little then gets stuck somewhere at the top
Emily, It could be the SAME problem. If you do not disable automatic updates (consider setting your computer to manual updates) you will have the same conflicting updates attempting to install on your computer, unknown to you. See if that is what is going on first.
Unfortunately it looks like it isn’t the same problem. It can print sometimes, but once it gets stuck it has to be turned off for some time. The amount of work it can do before the problem reoccurs is random too.
Sorry, just re-read my comments. Was quite busy when typing and realized it wasn’t very clear. To clarify, it can actually still print.The issue is that when it moves forward to print it gets “stuck” at a certain point and can’t move forward to the center of the tag/piece. It then lowers like normal to print, but obviously extremely off-center
Hi Emily,
My hypothesis would be that this is still a software issue. If I were in your position, I would consider buying a cheapy desktop not connected to the internet with Windows 7 installed; In this way, you can still have use of your MPX-90 without all the stress.
Hi can anyone help please. I have Mpx-95 and it has started going off template half way through the engraving. I have tried it on different item and it is doing the same.
Hi, Can anyone help...I have an mpx-95 photo engraving machine. It has started going off template halfway through the image. I have no idea what is wrong and how to rectify this.
My MPX-90 has suddenly stopped engraving. Everything works as it should and the head drops down and does passes, but the item doesn't get engraved. It was fine until this week. I had a replacement head and tried it, but still same thing. Anyone know why the head would not be touching the material?
Thanks, John
Hello, thanks for the forum it helped with sorting the update issues.
I've been using the MPX-90 & MPX-95 for a while now and I was wondering what everyone here does to help with avoiding the 'halo' effect that can happen when engraving metals? I usually try and run mine with the caps but that becomes an issue if there is any warp to the metals.
I'm engraving mostly aluminum nameplates and stainless steel keyrings using the original Roland vice. It definitely works better if I gently clamp the parts in as any torque on the vice results in worse results.
Just curious how others are using these and where you got your training (mine was on the job and I now run 4 machines all day long.)
Cheers,
Pete
Halo may be caused by the plastic head cap scratching the work piece. Have you tried engraving without the head cap? Try loosening the spindle, then lowering the head (cap installed) so it touches your work piece, and then re-tightening the spindle, raising the head (press button) and then removing the cap, the pin should now be corrected for height.
Hi all I have just got a MPX-90 I was wondering if there was a way to get a deeper engraving on aluminium, didn't know if removing the head cap
was an option . Please can anyone help
Hi Stella,You would have to increase your Impact values in the printing preferences control box to obtain a deeper engraving. I don't think the head cap has anything to do with how hard the tip strikes the metal. That being said, the MPX-90 excels at photo-engraving (lighter markings) while a different machine like a drag or rotary engraver will give you a deeper cut for applications such as text-engraving.
Hi i had a MPX-60 years ago and just picked up a 95. Can’t seem to get a photo to print. I just get a box where the image should have printed.
Can I control 2 metaza mpx 90 at the same time with 1 PC? Is this possible?
I tried but they don't engrave at the same time
Hello, I wondered if somebody could help.
I'm probably doing something wrong but I have just bought a Roland mpx 90 and I'm trying to workout out on how i can adjust with Gamma.Brightness,contrast from the preview page on Metaza software.
I've follow the user manual and watching youtube video's on adding a picture etc and go to preview page where you can do the gamma,brightness,contrast adjustments but for some reason it won't let me adjust because the buttons are greyed out..
Thanks
Our MPX-90 no longer engraves a photo on a stainless steel tag. you really only see smears. Does anyone know what could be?
Maybe engraving pin is worn out. But if it smears only on stainless material, then probably is plastic head cap that is scratching making halo effect. See here about engraving without headcap.
Hi John, I just started out on my MPX-90 and the image seems kind of faint when I picked it up to examine it. I laid it on the desk to try another one and noticed the image really pops if you look at it from an angle, you can see every little detail but it has to be at an angle. How can I make it show up like that from any angle? Does that make sense? I would attach a picture but I don't see an option to do that.
Thanks,
Scott
Hi Scott,It sounds like you're experiencing some visibility issues with your engravings on the MPX-90. To make the engraving more visible from any angle, you might want to consider adjusting the Min. Impact setting. By increasing the Min. Impact setting, you can achieve a whiter and more pronounced engraving that stands out better.However, there's a trade-off with this adjustment. Increasing the Min Impact setting can result in a loss of some gradations, which may affect the finer details of the engraving. To find the right balance between visibility and detail, it's essential to experiment with the Min/Max settings until you achieve the desired outcome.Unfortunately, this platform doesn't support image attachments, but if you have further questions or need more specific guidance on adjusting the settings, feel free to describe the process you're using, and I'll do my best to assist you further. My email is support@pendabrytemetal.com
Best regards, John
hello, if you can help me thank you .....headcaps leave the parts scratched, they have a very short durability, is there any solution for this?
Usually, this is caused by the head-cap, available on some later model Roland impact printers. As the head-cap transits the work-piece it can scratch certain surfaces, especially stainless-steel.To overcome this scratching, we have noticed that the head cap may be removed prior to engraving. Setting the correct height of the pin above the tag is crucial to a great result. The user manual for your particular machine should have detailed instructions on how to engrave without the head cap.We have found that by loosening the spindle, then lowering the head (cap installed) so it touches your work piece, and then re-tightening the spindle, raising the head (press button) and then removing the cap, the pin should now be corrected for height.
Hi,
I've used MPX 90 engravers for a few years but I've recently had a problem I've not had before. Lines appear on images when I've impact-engraved them. They are like a band across the image. I mostly engraved stainless steel. I've tried all sorts of settings, cleaned the machine, recalibrated the head, and tried a new head but no luck. Any suggestions?
Cheers,
Martin
Usually, this is caused by the head-cap, available on some later model Roland impact printers. As the head-cap transits the work-piece it can scratch certain surfaces, especially stainless-steel.To overcome this scratching, we have noticed that the head cap may be removed prior to engraving. Setting the correct height of the pin above the tag is crucial to a great result. The user manual for your particular machine should have detailed instructions on how to engrave without the head cap.We have found that by loosening the spindle, then lowering the head (cap installed) so it touches your work piece, and then re-tightening the spindle, raising the head (press button) and then removing the cap, the pin should now be corrected for height.
Does anyone one have good settings for Rhodium. I can’t seem to get an image, just a box imprint. Using MPX 95
Hola. Tengo un problema con mi metaza mpx95, al darle a imprimir se situa fuera del campo de grabación. Alguien sabe que puede estar mal?
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