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Roland XC-540 Setup Manual

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Setup Guide

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This describes the setup tasks and important conditions about the installation location
that must be met in order to enable use of this machine.

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  • Page 1: Setup Guide

    Setup Guide Read this first. This describes the setup tasks and important conditions about the installation location that must be met in order to enable use of this machine.
  • Page 2 ○ Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this product, regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product. ○...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4. Connecting the Cables ................32 Connecting the Cable of the Take-up Unit ................32 Connecting the Power Cable and the Network Cable ............33 5. XC-540 : Installing the Ink Cartridges .............34 Filling with Ink for the First Time ....................34 Installing the Ink Cartridges .......................34 6.

  • Page 4: To Ensure Safe Use

    To Ensure Safe Use Improper handling or operation of this machine may result in injury or damage to property. Points which must be observed to prevent such injury or damage are described as follows. About WARNING and CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe WARNING injury should the unit be used improperly.

  • Page 5: To Ensure Safe Use

    To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may cause injury WARNING WARNING Be sure to follow the operation proce- Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or dures described in this documentation. modify the machine. Never allow anyone unfamiliar with the Doing so may result in fire, electrical shock, usage or handling of the machine to or injury.
  • Page 6 Never authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. use if any component is damaged. Continuing to use the machine may result in Never place any flammable object nearby.
  • Page 7 To Ensure Safe Use Important notes about the power cord, plug, and electrical outlet Never place any object on top or subject to Never allow to get wet. damage. Never bend or twist with undue force. Never make hot. Never pull with undue force. Dust may cause fire.
  • Page 8 To Ensure Safe Use Ink, cleaning fluid, and discharged fluid are flammable and toxic WARNING CAUTION Ensure adequate ventilation for the work Keep open flame away from the work area. area. Failing to perform ventilation may result in a Ink and discharged fluid are flammable. health hazard or danger of combustion due Never store ink, cleaning fluid, or dis- to ink fumes.
  • Page 9 To Ensure Safe Use This machine weighs 260 kg (574 lb.). Media weighs 30 kg (67 lb.). WARNING WARNING Install the machine in a location that is Be sure to lock the stand's casters. level, stable, and able to bear the weight If the machine should begin to topple, a major of the machine.

  • Page 10: Warning Labels

    To Ensure Safe Use Warning Labels Warning labels are affixed to make areas of danger immediately clear. The meanings of these labels are as follows. Be sure to heed their warnings. Also, never remove the labels or allow them to become obscured. Caution: Moving Print Heads The print heads inside the cover move at high speed and pose a hazard.

  • Page 11: Pour Utiliser En Toute Sécurité

    Pour utiliser en toute sécurité La manipulation ou l'utilisation inadéquates de cet appareil peuvent causer des blessures ou des dommages matériels. Les précautions à prendre pour prévenir les blessures ou les dommages sont décrites ci-dessous. Avis sur les avertissements Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de décès ou de blessure grave en cas ATTENTION de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.
  • Page 12 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L'utilisation incorrecte peut causer des blessures ATTENTION ATTENTION Débrancher le câble d'alimentation avant S'assurer de suivre les procédures de procéder au nettoyage ou à l'entretien d'utilisation décrites dans la documenta- de l'appareil, et avant d'y fixer ou d'en tion.
  • Page 13 électrique. Si un objet ou du liquide s'infiltre Caractéristiques dans l'appareil, débrancher immédiatement le câble d'alimentation et communiquer avec le représentant Roland DG Corp. autorisé. Ne jamais placer d'objet inflammable à proximité de l'appareil. Ne jamais util- iser de produit inflammable en aérosol à...
  • Page 14 Ne jamais utiliser si un composant est endommagé. Continuer à utiliser l'appareil peut causer un incendie, un choc électrique ou des bles- sures. Communiquer avec le représentant Roland DG Corp. Autorisé.
  • Page 15 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Remarques importantes à propos du câble d'alimentation, de la fiche et de la prise électrique Ne jamais laisser l'eau toucher le câble, la fiche Ne jamais déposer aucun objet sur le câble, ou la prise. sur la fiche ou sur la prise car cela risque de les endommager.
  • Page 16 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L'encre, les liquides nettoyants et les liquides usées sont inflammables et toxiques ATTENTION PRUDENCE Ne pas approcher une flamme nue de S'assurer que le lieu de travail est bien l'espace de travail. aéré. L'encre et les liquides usés sont inflam- L'absence d'aération adéquate peut créer mables.
  • Page 17 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Le poids de cet appareil est de 260 kg (574 lb.) Le poids du support est de 30 kg (67 lb.) ATTENTION ATTENTION Installer l'appareil à un endroit stable et S'assurer de verrouiller les roulettes de plat et capable de supporter son poids.
  • Page 18 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Vignettes d'avertissement Des vignettes d'avertissement sont apposées pour qu'il soit facile de repérer les zones dangere- uses. La signification des vignettes est donnée ci-dessous. Respecter les avertissements. Ne jamais retirer les vignettes et ne pas les laisser s'encrasser. Attention : Têtes d'impression mobiles Les têtes d'impression sous le couvercle se déplacent à...

  • Page 19: Setup Guide

    Setup Guide...

  • Page 20: Installation Environment

    1. Installation Environment Deciding On an Installation Site Install in a quiet, stable location offering good operating conditions. An unsuitable location can cause accident, fire, faulty operation, or breakdown. WARNING Install the machine in a location that is level, stable, and able to bear the weight of the machine.

  • Page 21: Temperature And Humidity

    1. Installation Environment Temperature and Humidity Maintain the specified temperature and humidity even when the machine is not in use. Temperatures that are too high may degrade the ink and cause malfunction. Temperatures that are too low may cause the ink to freeze and damage the heads.

  • Page 22: Included Items

    2. Included Items The following items are included with the machine. Make sure they are all present and accounted for. Stay Dancer roller Stand leg (left) Stand leg (right) Rail slider Paper tube Shafts Power cord Ink-cartridge tray Arm/Arm retaining Drain bottle Media flanges Stoppers...
  • Page 23 2. Included Items Replacement blades Washers Blade Blade holder/Pin for separating knife Hexagonal wrench Head-unit tool Software RIP User's Manual Replacement wipers SPECIAL COLOR INK Cartridge-slot label Setup guide GUIDE (XC-540MT only) (this document) (XC-540MT only) Cleaning fluid Cleaning stick INKJET PRINTER Tweezers MAINTENANCE GUIDE...

  • Page 24: Assembling And Installing

    3. Assembling and Installing Step 1: Assemble the Stand WARNING Perform this task with all power switches left switched off. Otherwise sudden movement of the machine may cause injury. CAUTION Unpacking and installation must be carried out by six or more persons. Otherwise the machine or the stand may fall, resulting in injury.
  • Page 25 3. Assembling and Installing Tighten the remaining bolts. Fully tighten all bolts to secure the stay and stand legs completely. After assembling, lock all casters and remove the accessories box. 4 places 4 places Lock Caster Attach the rail slider and the arm. ...
  • Page 26 3. Assembling and Installing Attach the rail slider to the stand legs. Working on the right side first, line up each tab with the slot in the rail slider and secure in place. Bottom surface of the rail slider Head-unit tool Slot Line up the tab with the slot.
  • Page 27 3. Assembling and Installing Attach the shafts and engage the brake.  Fit the stoppers onto the shafts. Fit two stoppers onto each shaft. Orient so that this side faces outward. Shaft Stopper Stopper Place the shafts on the stand and engage the brake. Flip down toward the outer side.
  • Page 28 3. Assembling and Installing Attach the paper tube.  Pull the dancer roller back toward you. Dancer roller Mount the paper tube and secure the arm in place. First, fit the paper tube securely onto the end cap on the same side as the right stand leg. Next, press the end cap on the same side as the arm into the paper tube and securely fit the end cap into the paper tube.

  • Page 29: Step 2: Mount The Machine

    3. Assembling and Installing Step 2: Mount the Machine WARNING Perform this task with all power switches left switched off. Otherwise sudden movement of the machine may cause injury. CAUTION Unpacking and installation must be carried out by six or more persons. Otherwise the machine or the stand may fall, resulting in injury.

  • Page 30: Step 3: Install The Drain Bottle

    3. Assembling and Installing Step 3: Install the Drain Bottle WARNING Perform this task with all power switches left switched off. Otherwise sudden movement of the machine may cause injury. Procedure Remove the drain-tube cover and attach the bottle stand. Attach the drain-tube cover to the underside of the machine for storage.
  • Page 31 3. Assembling and Installing Remove the lid from the drain bottle. Store the lid and inner cap for later use. Inner cap Drain bottle From the back of the machine, attach the drain bottle.  At the location shown in the figure, secure in place the part you removed in step Fasten using the bolt provided, which is attached to the underside of the machine.

  • Page 32: Step 4: Attach The Ink-Cartridge Tray

    3. Assembling and Installing Step 4: Attach the Ink-cartridge Tray Procedure  Loosen the upper bolts. Remove the lower bolts. Mount the ink-cartridge tray on the upper bolts. Hang on the upper bolts. Ink-cartridge tray Secure the ink-cartridge tray in place with the four bolts (two upper and two lower).

  • Page 33: Step 5: Remove The Packing Materials

    3. Assembling and Installing Step 5: Remove the Packing Materials Packing materials are attached to the machine to protect it from vibration during transportation. When instal- lation is complete, remove them. WARNING Perform this task with all power switches left switched off. Otherwise sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
  • Page 34 3. Assembling and Installing You can attach the removed packing materials at the location shown in the figure for storage. Back of the printer Bottom surface of the main unit Packing material Align with the two tabs and secure in place.

  • Page 35: Connecting The Cables

    4. Connecting the Cables Connecting the Cable of the Take-up Unit  Peel off the tape. Pass the take-up unit cable through at the locations shown in the figure, and con- nect it. Cable clamp Take-up unit cable Take-up unit Cable clamp...

  • Page 36: Connecting The Power Cable And The Network Cable

    4. Connecting the Cables Connecting the Power Cable and the Network Cable WARNING Connect to electrical outlet that complies with this machine's ratings (for voltage, frequency, and current). Incorrect voltage or insufficient current may cause fire or electrical shock. WARNING Connect to ground.

  • Page 37: Xc-540 : Installing The Ink Cartridges

    5. XC-540 : Installing the Ink Cartridges For XC-540MT, refer to "XC-540MT: Installing the Ink Cartridge" on page 39. Filling with Ink for the First Time Special procedures are required when installing ink cartridges for the first time. These are required only once, when installing ink cartridges for the first time after shipment from the factory.
  • Page 38 5. XC-540 : Installing the Ink Cartridges Switch on the power and make the initial settings.  Close the front cover. Front cover Switch on the main power switch. Main power switch Hold down and press the sub power switch.
  • Page 39 5. XC-540 : Installing the Ink Cartridges Clean the print heads with the SOL INK cleaning cartridges.  to select the ink type. SELECT INK TYPE E-SOL Max LcLm Press Make sure the drain bottle is installed. INSTALL DRAIN BOTTLE Press Insert cleaning cartridges into slots 2, 3, 8, and 9.
  • Page 40 5. XC-540 : Installing the Ink Cartridges Pull out the cleaning cartridges. REMOVE SOL CL. 10 11 FILLING INK... >>>>>>>>  When this screen appears, cleaning is finished. CHECK DRAIN BOTTLE Make sure the drain bottle is installed, and press Insert the ink cartridges for the respective colors.

  • Page 41: Xc-540Mt : Installing The Ink Cartridges

    6. XC-540MT : Installing the Ink Cartridges For XC-540, refer to "XC-540: Installing the Ink Cartridge" on page 35. Ink Mode For XC-540MT, the ink mode must be selected based on the types of ink to be used. P. 40 "Selecting the Ink Mode"...

  • Page 42: Selecting The Ink Mode

    6. XC-540MT : Installing the Ink Cartridges Selecting the Ink Mode Be sure to make the selection of the ink mode when switching on the power for the first time. IMPORTANT Selection of the ink mode can be made only once, when installing ink cartridges for the first time after the unit has shipped from the factory.

  • Page 43: Installing The Ink Cartridges

    6. XC-540MT : Installing the Ink Cartridges When this screen appears, press The sub power switches off automatically. White/Metallic Silver Mode SET INK MODE WHITE INK White Mode This completes selection of the ink mode. Go on to "Installing the Ink Cartridges." Installing the Ink Cartridges Be sure to follow the on-screen in- SET SOL CL-LIQUID...
  • Page 44 6. XC-540MT : Installing the Ink Cartridges Switch on the power and make the initial settings.  Hold down and press the sub power switch. to select the language you want. MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH Press to select the unit of measurement you LENGTH UNIT want (for length).
  • Page 45 6. XC-540MT : Installing the Ink Cartridges  Pull out the cleaning cartridges. REMOVE SOL CL  Insert the cleaning cartridges YOU PULLED OUT into slots 1, 6, 7, and 10. SET SOL-CL LIQUID FILLING INK... >>>> Pull out the cleaning cartridges. ...
  • Page 46 6. XC-540MT : Installing the Ink Cartridges Insert the ink cartridge for each color. SET SOL CRT. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FILLING INK... >>>>>>>>>> Insert into the slot of the matching color. Make sure the drain bottle is installed. CHECK DRAIN BOTTLE Press...

  • Page 47: Installing The Blade

    7. Installing the Blade CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified by these instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions. Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury. CAUTION Never touch the tip of the blade with your fingers. Doing so may result in injury, and the cutting performance of the blade will be impaired.
  • Page 48 7. Installing the Blade Install the blade holder.  Loosen the screw shown in the figure. Screw Support the screw from below and insert the blade holder. If installed without supporting the screw in this way, cutting quality may become poor. Screw Insert until the collar is Support it from below.

  • Page 49: Network Settings

    8. Network Settings Introduction This machine has a built-in print server as a network interface. When you use the print server, you can send output data to the machine from anywhere on the network. TCP/IP is used as the protocol. Make sure the machine is connected to the network by an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 50 8. Network Settings Click [Properties]. If you're using Windows Vista and the [User Account Control] dialog box appears, click [Allow]. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] (Windows Vista) or [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] (Windows XP/2000), then click [Properties].

  • Page 51: Step 2: Make The Network Settings On The Printer

    8. Network Settings Step 2: Make the Network Settings on the Printer Important The addresses used in this section are merely example settings. For detailed information about the settings, consult your network administrator. Set the IP address.  Press MENU SYSTEM INFO.
  • Page 52 8. Network Settings to select the address number. SUBNET MASK 255 . 000 . 000 . 000 [SUBNET MASK]: 255.255.255.000 Note: For the subnet mask, make the setting the same value as the one used by the computer. Here, "255.255.255.000" is entered by way of example.

  • Page 53: Step 3: Make The Port Settings For The Software Rip

    8. Network Settings Step 3: Make the Port Settings for the Software RIP Make the settings for the software RIP. For the output destination, use the setting for the IP address made on the machine. For information about how to make the settings, refer to the documentation for the software RIP. You can check whether the connection to the network has been made by using the printing-test feature in the software RIP you're using.
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