Installation and Initial Settings

Ethernet Connection (Automatically Set IP Address) 

Important

A connection to the Internet is required to download and install the software.

Among the various pieces of software to use with this machine, first download and install Roland DG Connect Hub on the computer to connect to the machine. Then, install the other required software.

For details on this work, refer to the following page.
https://support.rolanddg.com/hc/articles/58736549180569

1. Configuring the Network Settings

The settings listed here are only an example. The procedure and settings given in this manual do not match every environment. In an environment where the computer being used is connected to multiple network devices and the Internet, inappropriate settings will have a large effect on the entire network. For detailed information about the settings, consult your network administrator.
Determine the IP addresses, subnet mask, and default gateway (router) to connect the computer and this machine to a network.

    1. Determine the network addresses.

  1. Determine the IP addresses.
    • Computer: 192.168.0.XXX
    • Device: 192.168.0.YYY

      • "XXX" and "YYY" represent numbers from 1 to 254. Ensure that they are different from the numbers of other network equipment.

  2. Determine the subnet mask.
    • Computer: 255.255.255.0
    • Device: 255.255.255.0

      • Use the same number for the computer and this machine.

  3. Determine the default gateway (router).
    • Computer: 192.168.0.AAA
    • Device: 192.168.0.AAA

      • "AAA" represents numbers from 1 to 254. It may not be necessary to set this number, so check with your network administrator.

    2. Set the computer's network.

    This step is not necessary when connecting to an existing network environment.

  1. Log on to the Mac as the [Administrator].
  2. From the Apple menu, click [System Settings...].
  3. Click [Network] - [Wi-Fi] or the network name (when using Ethernet).
  4. Click [Details...].
  5. Click [TCP/IP].
  6. Select [Manually] for [Configure IPv4].
  7. Enter the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], and [Router].

    For [Router], enter the default gateway.

    macIPaddress
  8. Click [OK].

    3. Set the machine's network.

  1. If the machine is off, press the power button to start the machine.
    power1
  2. Press [MENU] twice to display the screen shown below.
    lcd_cut
  3. Press [▼] once to display the screen shown below.
    lcd_sysinfo
  4. Press [▶] once to display the screen shown below.
    lcd_infomodel
  5. Press [▼] three times to display the screen shown below.
    lcd_infointer
  6. Press [▶] twice to display the screen shown below.
    lcd_dhcp
  7. Press [▶], then [▼] to set DHCP to OFF.
    lcd_dhcp2
  8. Press [ENTER].
  9. Press [▼] once to display the screen shown below.
    lcd_ip
  10. Press [▶] twice.
  11. Set the IP address.
    1. Press [▲] or [▼] to enter the IP address of the machine determined under [1. Determine the network addresses.].
      Press [◀] or [▶] to move the cursor.
    2. Press [ENTER].
  12. Press [◀], then [▼] to display the screen shown below.
    lcd_subnetip
  13. Press [▶] twice.
  14. Set the subnet mask.
    1. Press [▲] or [▼] to enter the subnet mask of the machine determined under [1. Determine the network addresses.].
      Press [◀] or [▶] to move the cursor.
    2. Press [ENTER].
  15. Press [◀], then [▼] to display the screen shown below.
    lcd_gateway
  16. Press [▶] twice.
  17. Set the gateway address.
    1. Press [▲] or [▼] to enter the gateway address of the machine determined under [1. Determine the network addresses.].
      Press [◀] or [▶] to move the cursor.
    2. Press [ENTER].
  18. Press [MENU] to return to the original screen.
2. Creating a Roland DG Connect Account

  1. Start the computer.
  2. Access the following website.
  3. Click [Sign Up], and then create a Roland DG Connect account.

    MEMO

    You can also use your Roland DG Connect account with [Sign In] in Roland DG Connect Hub.

3. Downloading and Installing Roland DG Connect Hub
  1. Log in to Roland DG Connect.
    MEMO

    If you have not closed the page displayed after you created a Roland DG Connect account, you do not need to log in again. Proceed to step 2.

  2. On the sidebar, click .
  3. Download Roland DG Connect Hub.
    There is a Windows version and a Mac version of Roland DG Connect Hub. Download the version that matches the OS of your computer.
  4. After downloading Roland DG Connect Hub, install it.
    Follow the on-screen instructions to install Roland DG Connect Hub.
4. Signing in to Roland DG Connect Hub

Start Roland DG Connect Hub and sign in.

If you selected the [Launch Roland DG Connect Hub] checkbox in the Roland DG Connect Hub setup wizard, the software will start automatically when setup finishes.

To sign in, use the Roland DG Connect ID that you created when you created your Roland DG Connect account.

5. Installing the Printer Driver from Roland DG Connect Hub
Use Roland DG Connect Hub to install the printer driver.
  1. Connect the machine and the computer with a LAN cable.
    mac_lan
  2. Start [Roland DG Connect Hub].
    Click the [Roland DG Connect Hub] icon in the notification area.
  3. Register the machine in Connect Hub.
    1. Click [Register Device].
    2. Select [Search by IP address.].
    3. Enter the IP Address.
    4. Click the magnifying glass icon.
      The network will be searched for the machine.
    5. Select the machine to register, and then click [Register].
      The machine will be registered.
  4. In the main window, select the machine to use.
  5. Click the printer driver icon.
    The sidebar is displayed on the right side of the window.
    SoftwareIns
  6. Click [Install].
    Specify the download destination and click [Open]. The dmg file will be downloaded.
  7. Double-click the downloaded [Roland_DG_GS2_Driver.dmg] file.
    Specify the download destination and click [Open].
  8. Double-click [RolandDG_GS2-24_Installer.pkg].
    The Roland DG Cutter Driver installation screen appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Mac driver.
6. Configuring the Driver on the Computer
  1. From the Apple menu, click [System Settings...].
  2. Click [Printers & Scanners].
  3. Click [Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax...].
    Mac_Add_Printer
  4. Add the printer.
    1. Select [IP].
    2. Enter the IP address in [Address:].
    3. Select [HP Jetdirect - Socket] from the [Protocol:] pull-down menu.
    4. Enter the desired name in [Name:].
      The IP address entered in [Address:] will be displayed in [Name:]. "GS2-24" is entered here.
    5. From the [Use:] pull-down menu, click [Select Printer Software...].
      6. Mac_Add_Printer2
    6. Click [Roland DG GS2-24].
    7. Click [OK].
      8. Mac_Add_Printer3
    8. Click [Add].
  5. Check that "GS2-24" has been added under [Printers].
    Mac_Add_Printer4
    If it has been added, setup is complete.