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USER'S MANUAL
Thank you very much for purchasing this product.
 To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product's performance, please be sure to read through
this manual completely and store it in a safe location.
 Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibited.
 The contents of this document and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
 The documentation and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible. If you find any misprint or
error, please inform us.
 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.
 Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur with respect to
any article made using this product.

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  • Page 1  The documentation and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible. If you find any misprint or error, please inform us.  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 2 GPL/LGPL software. You can obtain the GPL/LGPL source code used in this product by downloading it from the following website. URL: http://www.rolanddg.com/gpl/ Roland DG Corp. has licensed the MMP technology from the TPL Group.
  • Page 3 This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Manufacturer: ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, 431-2103 JAPAN The authorized representative in the EU: Roland DG EMEA, S.L. Parc Tecnologic del Valles C/ Ceramistes, 6 08290 Cerdanyola del Valles / Barcelona Spain...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ........................2 Chapter 1 Machine Highlights ..................5 Part Names and Functions ..................6 Printer Unit ................................6 Operation Panel ..............................8 Menu List ........................9 Main Menu ................................9 Language and Unit Menu ..........................12 Cleaning Menu ..............................12 Heater Configuration Menu ........................... 12 To Ensure Safe Use ....................13 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité...
  • Page 5 Contents When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective ..............68 Medium Cleaning .............................. 68 Powerful Cleaning ............................. 69 When Uneven Color Issue Occurs ................70 Light Choke Cleaning ............................70 Manual Cleaning of Print Heads ................71 When Manual-Cleaning Becomes Necessary ..................71 Manual Cleaning ..............................72 When Problems Such As Dot Drop-out are Not Cleared Up ............78 When Problems Such As Dot Drop-out are Not Cleared Up ..............
  • Page 6 The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing ..............141 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ........142 Specifications ......................143 Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. http://www.rolanddg.com/ Copyright © 2013-2016 Roland DG Corporation...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Machine Highlights

    Chapter 1 Machine Highlights Part Names and Functions ............6 Printer Unit ...................6 Operation Panel ................8 Menu List ..................9 Main Menu ...................9 Language and Unit Menu ............12 Cleaning Menu ................12 Heater Configuration Menu ............12 To Ensure Safe Use ...............13 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ..........20 Important Notes on Handling and Use .........28...

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Printer Unit Front Front cover Cover R Cartridge slots Operation panel You remove this Keep this closed except There are where ink when you perform when necessary, during  P. 8, "Operation Panel" cartridges are installed. maintenance.
  • Page 9 Part Names and Functions Front Cover Inside/Print Head Periphery Print-head carriage The print heads are inside this. Pinch rollers These clamp the media when the loading lever is pulled down. Grit rollers These rollers feed out media toward the front of the machine.

  • Page 10: Operation Panel

    Part Names and Functions Operation Panel Illustration in this Parts Name Description manual This displays various setting menus and W 1180 mm Display screen other information. This switches the printer on and off. (To switch the printer off, you hold down the Sub power switch switch for one second or longer).

  • Page 11: Menu List

    Menu List Main Menu Press To [SHEET REMAIN] MENU MEDIA SETTING To [NAME8] To [AUTO DISPLAY] MENU PRESET LOAD PRESET LOAD NAME1 LOAD NAME8 To [NAME1] To [NAME8] PRESET SAVE SAVE NAME1 SAVE NAME8 To [NAME1] PRESET AUTO DISPLAY AUTO DISPLAY DISABLE DISABLE To [LOAD]...
  • Page 12 Menu List Continued MENU HEAD HEIGHT HEAD HEIGHT HEIGH To [MAINTENANCE] MENU SUB MENU SHEET TYPE SUB MENU SHEET TYPE OPAQUE OPAQUE SHEET TYPE SUB MENU SHEET WIDTH 1625mm 1625mm To [CANCEL] SHEET POS SUB MENU SAVE SHEET POS. SHEET POS CANCEL To [SAVE] SUB MENU...
  • Page 13 Menu List Continued Continued Continued To [DRAIN BOTTLE] SUB MENU MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CLEANING To [SHEET TYPE] MAINTENANCE REPLACE WIPER MAINTENANCE REPLACE FELT MAINTENANCE REPLACE KNIFE MAINTENANCE DRAIN BOTTLE To [CLEANING] To [NETWORK] MENU SYSTEM INFO. MODEL SUB MENU MODEL XF-XXX SYSTEM INFO.

  • Page 14: Language And Unit Menu

    Menu List Language and Unit Menu Hold down and switch on the sub power. MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH LENGTH UNIT INCH TEMP. UNIT °C °F Cleaning Menu Press Hold down for one second or longer. To [POWERFUL CL.] CLEANING NORMAL CL. NORMAL CL.

  • Page 15: 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 16 To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may cause injury WARNING WARNING Be sure to follow the operation proce- Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the machine. dures described in this documenta- tion. Never allow anyone unfamiliar Doing so may result in fire, electrical with the usage or handling of the shock, or injury.
  • Page 17 Continuing to use the machine may result in ately disconnect the power cord and contact fire, electrical shock, or injury. Contact your your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Never place any flammable object nearby. Never use a combustible aerosol Do not use the supplied power supply spray nearby.
  • Page 18 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 19 To Ensure Safe Use Ink, cleaning liquid, and discharged fluid are flammable and toxic WARNING CAUTION Keep open flame away from the work Ensure adequate ventilation for the work area. area. Ink and discharged fluid are flammable. Failing to perform ventilation may result in a health hazard or danger of combustion due to ink fumes.
  • Page 20 To Ensure Safe Use The total maximum weight of this machine reaches 300 kg (661 lb.). Media weighs 40 kg ( 88 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 ma- of the machine.
  • Page 21 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.

  • Page 22: 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 ATTENTION en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.
  • Page 23 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L'utilisation incorrecte peut causer des blessures ATTENTION ATTENTION S'assurer de suivre les procédures Débrancher le câble d'alimentation avant d'utilisation décrites dans la documen- de procéder au nettoyage ou à l'entretien tation. Ne jamais permettre à quiconque de l'appareil, et avant d'y fixer ou d'en ne connaît pas le fonctionnement ou la retirer des accessoires en option.
  • Page 24 électrique. Si un objet ou du liquide s'infiltre dans l'appareil, débrancher immédiatement le câble d'alimentation et communiquer avec le représentant Roland DG Corp. autorisé.
  • Page 25 Continuer à utiliser l'appareil peut causer un raient se produire. incendie, un choc électrique ou des bles- sures. Communiquer avec le représentant Roland DG Corp. Autorisé. Manipuler le câble d'alimentation, la fiche et la prise électrique correctement et avec soin.
  • Page 26 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Remarques importantes à propos du câble d'alimentation, de la fiche et de la prise électrique Ne jamais déposer aucun objet sur le Ne jamais laisser l'eau toucher le câble, câble, sur la fiche ou sur la prise car cela la fiche ou la prise.
  • Page 27 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L'encre, les liquides nettoyants et les liquides usées sont inflammables et toxiques ATTENTION ATTENTION Ne jamais boire l'encre, le liquide de Ne pas approcher une flamme nue de nettoyage ni les liquides usés, ne pas l'espace de travail.
  • Page 28 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Le poids brut maximum de cette machine atteint 300 kg (661 lb.) Le poids du support est de 40 kg ( 88 Ib.) ATTENTION ATTENTION S'assurer de verrouiller les roulettes de Installer l'appareil à un endroit stable et la base.
  • Page 29 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Vignettes d'avertissement Des vignettes d'avertissement sont apposées pour qu'il soit facile de repérer les zones dangereuses. 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 L'encre est toxique Les têtes d'impression sous...

  • Page 30: Important Notes On Handling And Use

    Important Notes on Handling and Use This machine is a precision device. To ensure the full performance of this machine, be sure to observe the following important points. Failure to observe them may not only result in loss of performance, but may also cause malfunction or breakdown. Printer Unit This machine is a precision device.

  • Page 31: Ink Cartridges

    Ink cartridges come in various types.  Use a type that is compatible with the printer. Also, be sure to use only genuine items from Roland DG Corp. Never subject to impact or attempt to disassemble.  Never drop or shake forcefully. The impact may rupture the internal pouch and cause the ink to leak.

  • Page 33: Chapter 2 Basic Operation

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Prepare the Media ...............32 Type of Media ................32 Conditions for Usable Media .............32 Switch On! ..................33 Switch On! .................33 The Power-saving Feature (Sleep Mode)........33 Loading Media ................34 Loading Roll Media ..............34 Loading the Sheet Media............40 Performing the Initial Adjustment (Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely) ........44 Setup of Media ................46 About [Media Setting] menu ............46...

  • Page 34: Prepare The Media

    Paper tube (core) inner diameter 76.2 mm (3 inches) or 50.8 mm (2 inches) Note: To use 2 inches media, the optional media flanges are required. For information about optional items, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Roll Weight 40 kg (88 lb.) Other Conditions Media such as the following cannot be used.

  • Page 35: Switch On

    Switch On! Switch On! WARNING When output is not being performed, remove any loaded media or switch off the sub power. The continued application of heat at a single location may cause the release of toxic gases from the media or pose a fire hazard. Procedure ...

  • Page 36: Loading Media

    Note: The media holder of this machine is exclusive use for the media of paper tube (core) inner diameter 3 inches. To use 2 inches media, the optional media flanges are required. For information about optional items, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. ...
  • Page 37 Loading Media  Fit the paper tube (core) onto the end cap of the media holder [Left]. Move the media holder [Right] and fit the end cap onto the paper tube (core) of the media. Fit it securely to prevent the media from easy loose. Media holder Media holder [Left]...
  • Page 38 Loading Media  Loosen the retaining screws of the media holder [Left]. Hold the outside of the media holder and align the left edge of the media with the mark. When deciding the position, hold the both sides of media holders from the outer sides and move it. Do not hold the media directly to move.
  • Page 39 Loading Media Pass the media through the printer and secure the media.  Pass the leading edge of the media between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers. Pinch roller Grit roller Media  Down the loading lever (rear). The media is held in place. ...
  • Page 40 Loading Media  Pull out the media over the platen. Confirm that the right edge of the media is aligned with the guideline. Platen Guideline If you want to readjust the media position at this step, go back to the procedure and redo the ...
  • Page 41 Loading Media  Down the loading lever (front). The media is held in place.  Attach the media clamps that hold down the edges of the media. The media clamps are magnetic, and the left and right clamps are distinct. Refer to the figure and install them at the correct positions, taking care not to let the left and right clamps get mixed up.

  • Page 42: Loading The Sheet Media

    Loading Media Loading the Sheet Media Procedure  Open the front cover. Front cover  Move the media holders to the left and right. Move them to a location where they don't disturb the media when the media is hung down from the rear of the machine.
  • Page 43 Loading Media  Pass the leading edge of the media between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers. Pinch roller Grit roller Media  Down the loading lever (rear). The media is held in place.  While lightly pressing down the media, raise the loading lever (front).
  • Page 44 Loading Media  Align the front edge of the media with the location shown in the figure. Line up the right edge of the media with the guide line, and align the front edge with the location shown in the figure. If the front edge of the media is cut at an angle, load the media so that its right edge is lined up straight with the guide line.
  • Page 45 Loading Media  Attach the media clamps that hold down the edges of the media. The media clamps are magnetic, and the left and right clamps are distinct. Refer to the figure and install them at the correct positions, taking care not to let the left and right clamps get mixed up. Align the cen- ters of the holes with the both...

  • Page 46: Performing The Initial Adjustment (Correcting For Misalignment In Bidirectional Printing More Precisely)

    Loading Media Performing the Initial Adjustment (Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely) Perform the initial adjustment of this machine. In the following case, perform this adjustment.  When using this machine for the first time  When changing the media to use ...
  • Page 47 Loading Media Enter the correction values that you read. Enter the correction value for H2 and H1, respectively.  Press DETAIL SETTING SETTING NO. 1  Press to select H2 or H1. Press to select the correction value. Select the values that you read at the step for correction values.

  • Page 48: Setup Of Media

    Setup of Media About [Media Setting] menu To ensure the optimal output according to the media size and type, various setting items are provided in this machine. However, it is hard work to perform these settings one by one referring to this document. So, this machine provides the [Media Setting] menu that guides these settings in the interactive mode.
  • Page 49 Setup of Media  to set the temperature. DRYER ˚C ˚C Recommended temperature: 50 °C Press to enable the setting. For the individual setting method of this setting item and the description, refer to P. 96, "Making the Tem- perature Setting for the Media Heating System" To cancel the setting Procedure ...
  • Page 50 Setup of Media Perform the position correction of feed direction (alleviate horizontal stripes). Feed direction means the feed direction of the media. Perform the correction suitable for the media in advance because horizontal strips are more likely to occur during printing when the moving distance of the media varies slightly depending on the type and thickness of media.
  • Page 51 Setup of Media Perform the correction for misalignment in bidirectional printing. This machine prints by the bidirectional mode (in which the print heads perform printing during both their outbound pass and return pass). This printing method is called “Bidirectional Printing. ” This method offers the advantage of being able to shorten output times, but subtle misalignment occurs during the outbound and return passes.
  • Page 52 Setup of Media Set the Drying Method and Time after Printing.  Press to select the item. FEED FOR DRY DISABLE ENABLE Press to enable the setting. Current setting Setting after changed Drying method after printing Set whether the media should be fed until the trailing edge of the printed area is put on the dryer after the 1st page is printed.
  • Page 53 Setup of Media  Press to select the destination to save. SAVE NAME1 You can select one of NAME1 to 8. Press to enable the setting.  Press to select characters. SET NAME Press to move the next character. Select the following characters in the same way. You can enter up to 15 characters.

  • Page 54: Outputting

    Outputting Setting the Output-start Location You can set the output-start location at any location you prefer (You can output if you do not set this). Note, however, that this setting must be made for each page as the setting returns to the default after each page is printed.

  • Page 55: Printing Tests And Normal Cleaning

    Outputting Outputting area Output-start Vertical (feed) location direction start location Horizontal (scan) direction start location  When the location is set, press remains steadily lighted and when the screen displays the char- W1100mm acter “B” together with the output-possible width at the location, setting is completed.
  • Page 56 Outputting  Holding down for one second or longer. A test pattern is printed. Dot drop-out How to Perform a Normal Cleaning Procedure  Press  Press CLEANING NORMAL CL.  Check the group with dot drop-out by viewing the printing-test results. With normal cleaning, only groups of the print heads having dot drop-out are cleaned.

  • Page 57: Getting Ready To Receive Data From A Computer

    Outputting  Press The screen shown in the figure appears and cleaning starts. CLEANING. . . > > > > > When it finishes, the screen shown in the figure appears again. NORMAL CL.  Press in this order to go back to the original screen. ...
  • Page 58 Outputting  Make sure the top menu is displayed. If the top menu is not displayed, press , then press Top menu Steadily lighted → Flashing Steadily lighted Output is not possible in these situations.  When a cover (front, L, R) is opened, the printer does not operate. ...

  • Page 59: Starting Output

    Sending the Output Data to This Machine Using the Software RIP. Use the included software RIP “Roland VersaWorks." For information on how to install and use Roland Versa- Works, refer to “Roland VersaWorks Quick Start Guide” and HELP of Roland VersaWorks.

  • Page 60: Pausing And Canceling Output

    Outputting Pausing and Canceling Output You can pause and cancel printing before it finishes. We do not recommend resuming outputting because horizontal stripes are produced at the place where output stopped. Procedure  Press before output finishes. This pauses printing operation. Press again to resume printing.
  • Page 61 Outputting Knife guide Reflective tape The media is moved forward and cut along this Printed portion line. You can make the setting in the software RIP for automatic media cutoff after printing or cutting has finished. For information on how to make the setting, refer to the documentation for the software RIP you're using.

  • Page 62: Switch Off

    Switch Off Switch Off WARNING When output is not being performed, remove any loaded media or switch off the sub power. The continued application of heat at a single location may cause the release of toxic gases from the media or pose a fire hazard. Procedure ...

  • Page 63: Chapter 3 Maintenance:for Always Using The Printer In The Best Condition

    Chapter 3 Maintenance: For always using the printer in the best condition Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Cartridges ....62 Checking for Remaining Ink ............62 How to Replace Ink Cartridges ..........63 Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily ......64 Disposing of Discharged Fluid ...........64 Cleaning ..................66 About Care and Maintenance of The Print Heads .....67 When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective ........68...

  • Page 64: Checking For Remaining Ink And Replacing Cartridges

    Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Cartridges Checking for Remaining Ink Procedure  Press  Press several times until the screen shown on MENU INK REMAINING the left appears. Press indicates the amount of ink remaining. When there are more , the amount of ink remaining is larger.

  • Page 65: How To Replace Ink Cartridges

    Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Cartridges How to Replace Ink Cartridges When ink runs out, a warning beep sounds and printing pauses (unless the factory default settings have been changed). Pull out the empty cartridge and insert a new one. Printing resumes. Replace with an item of identical type and color.

  • Page 66: Maintenance That Should Be Performed Daily

    Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily Disposing of Discharged Fluid CHECK The drain bottle collects discharged fluid. Dispose of collected material DRAIN BOTTLE before the bottle becomes full. The message shown in the figure appears when a certain amount of discharged fluid has collected in the bottle. Follow the procedure below to discard the discharged fluid.
  • Page 67 Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily  Attach the emptied drain bottle to the machine. EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE Press  Press RESET DRAIN COUNTER  Press in this order to go back to the original screen. WARNING Never place discharged fluid and ink near open flame. Doing so may cause fire.

  • Page 68: Cleaning

    Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily Cleaning WARNING Never use gasoline, alcohol, thinner, or any other flammable material. Doing so may cause fire. CAUTION Before attempting cleaning, switch off the sub power and wait until the platen and dryer cool (approximately 30 minutes). Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury, or hot components may cause burns.

  • Page 69: About Care And Maintenance Of The Print Heads

    * The print head is component that wears out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replace- ment depending on use. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.

  • Page 70: When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective

    When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective Note, however, that the medium and powerful cleaning consumes more ink than normal cleaning, and too-frequent use may damage print heads themselves. Avoid using it more than necessary. Medium Cleaning If normal cleaning (P. 53, "Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning") does not fix dot drop-out, perform more powerful “Medium Cleaning”...

  • Page 71: Powerful Cleaning

    When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective  Press CLEANING. . . The screen shown in the figure appears and cleaning starts. > > > > > When it finishes, the screen shown in the figure appears again. MEDIUM CL.  Press in this order to go back to the original screen.

  • Page 72: When Uneven Color Issue Occurs

     Press in this order to go back to the original screen. If the output color is still unstable after the light choke cleaning, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.

  • Page 73: Manual Cleaning Of Print Heads

     When the cleaning stick and cleaning liquid for the manual cleaning runs out, place an order for them with your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.  The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replacement depending on use. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.

  • Page 74: Manual Cleaning

    If you use up the cleaning stick, purchase a new one from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.  Use one cleaning stick per cleaning session, then discard the stick after use. Reusing cleaning sticks may reduce printing quality.
  • Page 75 Manual Cleaning of Print Heads  When the screen shown on the left appears, open the OPEN COVER R cover R. FINISHED? Preparations are complete when this screen appears. Clean the wipers using the cleaning stick. NOTE : Clean the two wipers one by one. ...
  • Page 76 Manual Cleaning of Print Heads  Close the cover R. OPEN COVER R  When the screen shown on the left appears, open the OPEN COVER R cover R. FINISHED? Preparations are complete when this screen appears.  Clean the second wiper. Area to clean ...
  • Page 77 Manual Cleaning of Print Heads Clean the area around the print heads with the cleaning stick.  Open the cover L. OPEN COVER L Remove the cut rail. REMOVE  CUT RAIL Press  Close the cover L. CLOSE COVER L ...
  • Page 78 Manual Cleaning of Print Heads  Moisten the cleaning stick with the clean- ing liquid. Be sure to clean using one of the included cleaning sticks.  Perform cleaning in the place shown in the figure below. Exercise special care in wiping off any accumulated ink. You can make the accumulated ink easier to clean off by applying cleaning liquid to the cleaning locations, and then wiping these locations off with the cleaning stick.
  • Page 79 Manual Cleaning of Print Heads Reattach cover L, cover R, and quit the manual cleaning menu.  Close the cover L. CLOSE COVER L  Close the cover R. CLOSE COVER R  Open the cover L. OPEN COVER L ...

  • Page 80: When Problems Such As Dot Drop-Out Are Not Cleared Up

    When Problems Such As Dot Drop-out are Not Cleared Up When Problems Such As Dot Drop-out are Not Cleared Up When flaws in the dot pattern such as dot drop-out are not cleared up even after performing cleaning using the cleaning function (normal, medium, or powerful) or manual cleaning, perform the operation described below.
  • Page 81 Note that this operation is an emergency measure. It may damage defect-free parts depending on the symptom, deteriorating it. If you have any questions, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Procedure ...

  • Page 82: Replacing Consumable Parts

    TIME FOR WIPER REPLACE Regarding the purchase of the wiper, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified by the following instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
  • Page 83 Replacing Consumable Parts Replace the wiper.  Open the cover R. FINISHED? Preparations are complete when this screen appears.  Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity.  Replace the first wiper. Detaching old wiper Pull up and Tweezers (included part) Shine a flashlight on the...
  • Page 84 Replacing Consumable Parts  Press  Close the cover R. CLOSE COVER R  Open the cover R. OPEN COVER R FINISHED? Preparations are complete when this screen appears.  Clean the second wiper.  The replacement procedure is same as the one for the first wiper. Refer to the illustration shown in step Quit the [REPLACE WIPER] menu.

  • Page 85: Replacing The Felt Wipers

    There are two felt wipers. Replace both felt wipers with new ones. TIME FOR FELT REPLACE Regarding the purchase of the felt wiper, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified by these instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
  • Page 86 Replacing Consumable Parts Replace the felt wiper.  Open the cover R. FINISHED? Preparations are complete when this screen appears.  Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity.  Open the front cover.  Clean the first felt wiper. Detaching old felt wiper Pull up and out Shine a flashlight on the...
  • Page 87 Replacing Consumable Parts  Close the front cover.  Press  Close the cover R. CLOSE COVER R  Open the cover R. OPEN COVER R FINISHED? Preparations are complete when this screen appears.  Open the front cover.  Clean the second felt wiper.

  • Page 88: Replacing The Separating Knife

    Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the Separating Knife If the separating knife becomes dull, replace it with the included replacement knife. 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.
  • Page 89 Replacing Consumable Parts  Install a new knife. The knife is secured in place by the magnet. Magnet Positioning groove  Slowly insert it into the groove.  Tighten the screw. Take care to ensure that the knife does not slip out of position at this time.

  • Page 90: When Not In Use For A Prolonged Period

    When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period Keep Performing Maintenance Switch On the Power Once a Month Switch on the sub power once a month. When you turn on the power, the machine automatically performs some operations such as those to keep the print heads from drying out. Allowing the machine to stand completely unused for a prolonged period may damage the print heads, so be sure to switch on the power to perform these automatic operations.

  • Page 91: When Not In Use For A Prolonged Period, Precaution 2

    When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period, Precaution 2 Discard the discharged fluid in advance of prolonged periods of disuse. If you know that you will not use the machine for a prolonged period, follow the procedure below to discard the discharged fluid.

  • Page 92: Special Maintenance

    Special maintenance Draining Ink and Performing Internal Washing Procedure  Press  Press several times until the screen shown on MENU SUB MENU the left appears. Press Press twice.  Press SUB MENU INK CONTROL Press twice.  Press to enable the setting. INK CONTROL HEAD WASH Description...

  • Page 93: Chapter 4 Part Of Practice

    Chapter 4 Part of Practice Fully Utilizing Preset Function ............92 Saving Various Settings as a Name Assigned Preset ....92 Loading a Saved Preset ............93 Automatic Loading of a Saved Preset When Media is Loaded ...94 Fully Utilize the Media Heating System ........95 What Is the Media Heating System? .........95 Making the Temperature Setting for the Media Heating System ...96 Control of Media Heating System during Preheating ....97...

  • Page 94: Fully Utilizing Preset Function

    Fully Utilizing Preset Function Saving Various Settings as a Name Assigned Preset Procedure  Press  Press to display the left figure. MENU PRESET Press , and then  Press PRESET SAVE  Press to select one of NAME1 through 8. SAVE NAME1 Press...

  • Page 95: Loading A Saved Preset

    Fully Utilizing Preset Function [PRE] (Preheater), [PRINT] (Print heater), [DRYER]  P. 96, "Making the Temperature Setting for the Media Heating System" [PREHEATING]  P. 97, "Control of Media Heating System dur- ing Preheating" [FEED FOR DRY]  P. 98, "Drying the Trailing Edge of the Printing Area on the Dryer"...

  • Page 96: Automatic Loading Of A Saved Preset When Media Is Loaded

    Fully Utilizing Preset Function Description This loads a saved preset. You can select any one of eight types of presets. (When no names have been assigned, you select from among NAME1 through NAME8.) If you load a preset while is illuminated, goes dark.

  • Page 97: Fully Utilize The Media Heating System

    Fully Utilize the Media Heating System What Is the Media Heating System? This machine is equipped with a media heating system that warms the media. You use this mainly to improve ink adhesion and also dry the ink. You can adjust the temperature settings to match the type of media and the printing speed.

  • Page 98: Making The Temperature Setting For The Media Heating System

    Fully Utilize the Media Heating System Making the Temperature Setting for the Media Heating System Procedure  Press  The present temperature is displayed. 40 PRINT Press a second time.  Press to select the unit. DRYER  Press to select a temperature. DRYER You can set to “OFF."...

  • Page 99: Control Of Media Heating System During Preheating

    Fully Utilize the Media Heating System Examples of Preset Temperatures Media Temperature Type: Scrim banner (PVC) Thickness: 300 to 400 μm (12 to 16 mil) Preheater: 40°C (104°F) Print heater: 40°C (104°F) Type: Marking film (PVC, with adhesive) Dryer: 50°C (122°F) Thickness: 60 to 100 μm (2.5 to 4 mil, not including backing paper) ...

  • Page 100: Drying The Trailing Edge Of The Printing Area On The Dryer

    Fully Utilize the Media Heating System  Press to select setting. PREHEATING 30°C MENU Press to enable the setting. The system performs heating to the preset temperature at all times, without lower- MENU ing the temperature during preheating. 30°C The system keeps 30°C during preheating. The system switches the media heating system off during preheating.

  • Page 101: Setting The Drying Time After Printing

    Fully Utilize the Media Heating System Setting the Drying Time after Printing Procedure  Hold down and press  Press  Press to display the screen shown on the left. HEATER MENU DRYING TIME Press  Press to select the interval. DRYING TIME 0min 10min...

  • Page 102: Using A Blower-Fan Unit

    This switches the optional dryer "ENABLE" or "DISABLE." When using an optional dryer, set [OPTION DRYER] to "ENABLE." And you can speed up drying of the ink more. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer for recommended dryer models. For the details of how to use an optional dryer, refer to the documentation for the dryer you're using.

  • Page 103: Fully Utilizing The Correction Function

    Fully Utilizing the Correction Function Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown MENU ADJUST BI-DIR on the left. Press  Press ADJUST BI-DIR TEST PRINT A test pattern is printed. When printing is completed, press this order.

  • Page 104: Alleviating Horizontal Bands (Feed Correction Function)

    Fully Utilizing the Correction Function Alleviating Horizontal Bands (feed correction function) Procedure  When the roll media is used, check that no sagging is found on the media.  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown MENU CALIBRATION on the left.

  • Page 105: Accommodating To The Types And Condition Of Media

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Adjusting the Print-Head Height to Match Media Thickness Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown MENU HEAD HEIGHT on the left. Press  When the left figure is displayed, open the front cover. HEAD HEIGHT ...

  • Page 106: Using Transparent Media

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Using Transparent Media Set the media type to "CLEAR."  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown MENU SUB MENU on the left. Press twice.  Press to select “CLEAR.” SHEET TYPE CLEAR OPAQUE...
  • Page 107 Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media  Open the front cover.  Move the print heads (base point mark) to the right end of the media pressing Base point mark The position indicated by the arrow of the base point mark is set as the location of the right edge of the media.

  • Page 108: Printing Hard-To-Dry Media

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Printing Hard-to-dry Media Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown MENU SUB MENU on the left. Press  Press several times to display the screen shown SUB MENU SCAN INTERVAL on the left.

  • Page 109: Speeding Up Output For Narrow Media

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media  Press to select a value. VACUUM POWER AUTO Press to enable the setting. A larger value produces a larger suction force. For the media easy to be loose due to warping or winkling, increase of the suction force may help correct the problem. 0 to 100% When the media is flimsy and cannot move smoothly, reduction of the suction force may correct such the problem.

  • Page 110: Expanding The Printing Area By Reducing The Margins

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media  Press in this order to go back to the original screen. Description This shortens output time by reducing the width of the print heads movement to the minimum necessary. This is effective when the width of the media or the output data is narrow. Default Setting [FULL WIDTH S]: FULL Expanding the Printing Area by Reducing the Margins...

  • Page 111: Preventing Soiling Of The Media And Dot Drop-Out

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Preventing Soiling of the Media and Dot Drop-out Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown MENU SUB MENU on the left. Press  Press several times to display the screen shown SUB MENU PERIODIC CL.

  • Page 112: Using Sticky Media

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Using Sticky Media Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown MENU SUB MENU on the left. Press  Press several times to display the screen shown SUB MENU MEDIA RELEASE on the left.

  • Page 113: Printing With Crop Marks

    Printing with Crop Marks Printing with Crop Marks Use your software RIP to make the settings for printing crop marks. For information on how to make the set- ting, refer to the documentation for the software RIP you're using. Alignment marks and symbols drawn using a graphics program cannot be used as crop marks. The crop marks are printed as shown in the figure.

  • Page 114: Using Media Take-Up System

    Using Media Take-up System Using Media Take-up System Note: The media take-up system (hereinafter called take-up system) is optional part. Note: For information on how to assemble and install the take-up system, refer to the user’s manual of the take-up system.

  • Page 115: Chapter 5 To Administrators

    Chapter 5 To Administrators Output Operation Management ..........114 Printing a System Report ............114 Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out ....114 Displaying the Amount of Media Remaining ......115 Making Sure to Verify the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed ............116 Printing the Amount of Remaining Media ........117 System Management of Printer ..........

  • Page 116: Output Operation Management

    Output Operation Management Printing a System Report This prints system information, including a list of setting values. Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown MENU SUB MENU on the left. Press  Press several times to display the screen shown SUB MENU SYSTEM REPORT on the left.

  • Page 117: Displaying The Amount Of Media Remaining

    Output Operation Management Description When "STOP" is selected, printing pauses and so colors may be uneven. Ensure a sufficient amount of remaining ink before you begin printing. When "CONT." is selected, printing does not stop even if ink runs out completely. To replace the cartridge, wait until printing ends or press to pause printing.

  • Page 118: Making Sure To Verify The Setting For The Amount Remaining Every Time The Media Is Changed

    Output Operation Management Making Sure to Verify the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed SET LENGTH Set to display every time when a media is changed. 0.0 m 25.0 m Procedure  Press  Press to display the screen shown on the left.

  • Page 119: Printing The Amount Of Remaining Media

    Output Operation Management Printing the Amount of Remaining Media This prints the amount of media remaining that is displayed at the top menu. Procedure  Press  Press to display the screen shown on the left. MENU SHEET REMAIN Press ...

  • Page 120: System Management Of Printer

    System Management of Printer Setting for the Menu Language and the Units of Measurement This sets the language and units of measurement displayed on the display screen of the operation panel. Procedure  Hold down and switch on the sub power. ...

  • Page 121: Viewing Information About The System Of This Machine

    System Management of Printer Viewing Information about the System of This Machine Note: For information on how to set up a network, refer to "Setup Guide." Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown MENU SYSTEM INFO. on the left.

  • Page 122: Returning All Settings To Their Initial Values

    System Management of Printer Returning All Settings to Their Initial Values This menu returns all settings to the same as their factory defaults. However, the settings for [MENU LAN- GUAGE], [LENGTH UNIT], and [TEMP. UNIT] are not returned to the factory defaults. Procedure ...

  • Page 123: Chapter 6 Read This Chapter Whenever You Face A Problem. (Faq)

    Chapter 6 Read This Chapter Whenever You Face a Problem. (FAQ) Printer Does Not Start Up! ............122 The Printer Unit Doesn't Run ...........122 The Media Heating System Doesn't Warm Up .......123 Cannot Cut Off The Media ............124 Attractive Printing is Impossible ..........125 Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes ..125 Colors Are Unstable or Uneven ..........126 The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed ......127...

  • Page 124: Printer Does Not Start Up

    Printer Does Not Start Up! The Printer Unit Doesn't Run Is the power switched on? Switch on the printer's main power, then press the sub power switch and make sure the sub power switch lights up.  P. 33, "Switch On!" illuminated? Output is not performed when is not illuminated.

  • Page 125: The Media Heating System Doesn't Warm Up

    Did the software RIP end abnormally? Make sure the software RIP is running correctly, then switch the sub power switch off and back on.  "Roland VersaWorks Quick Start Guide" The Media Heating System Doesn't Warm Up Is media loaded? The media heating system does not warm up to the preset temperature when is dark (by default).

  • Page 126: Cannot Cut Off The Media

    Printer Does Not Start Up! Cannot Cut Off The Media Is the separating knife mounted? If the separating knife is not mounted, you cannot cut off the media.  P. 86, "Replacing the Separating Knife" Are the cut rail mounted? If the cut rail is not mounted, you cannot cut off the media.

  • Page 127: Attractive Printing Is Impossible

    Attractive Printing is Impossible Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes Does the print heads show dot drop-out? Carry out a printing test and make sure no dot drop-out occurs. If dot drop-out is present, perform cleaning of the print heads. ...

  • Page 128: Colors Are Unstable Or Uneven

    Attractive Printing is Impossible Is the printer installed in a level and stable location? Never install the machine in a location where it is tilted or where it may wobble or experience vibration. Also make sure that the print heads are not exposed to moving air. These factors may lead to missing dots or reduced printing quality.

  • Page 129: The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed

    Attractive Printing is Impossible Are the operating parameters set to appropriate values? Depending on the settings for such menu items as [FULL WIDTH S] and [PERIODIC CL.], uneven colors may occur. If the settings have been changed, try restoring them to their default values. ...

  • Page 130: Media Jam Occurs

    Media Jam Occurs! The Media Jams If an error message is displayed because the media has jammed, immediately correct the problem. Failure to do so may damage the print heads.  P. 137, "[MOTOR ERROR TURN POWER OFF]" Is the media warped or wrinkled? Many factors can cause warping or wrinkling.

  • Page 131: Media Feed Is Not Smooth

    Media Feed is Not Smooth A variety of problems can occur if the media feed is not smooth. This can cause such problems as poor printing quality, contact with the media by the print heads, misaligned positioning, or media jams. Take action as follows. Media Wrinkles or Shrinks Is the media loaded and set up straight and securely? Feed is not smooth when the media is not straight or is tensioned unevenly on the left and right.

  • Page 132: Media Feed Is Not Straight

    Media Feed is Not Smooth Media Feed Is Not Straight Is the media loaded and set up straight and securely? Feed is not smooth when the media is not straight or is tensioned unevenly on the left and right. Reload the media.

  • Page 133: Print Heads Stop Moving. Why

    Try switching off the main power, then again switching on the main power, followed by the sub power. If the Print Heads Still Do Not Move If the print heads still do not move, carry out the following emergency response measure, then contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Procedure ...
  • Page 134 Print Heads Stop Moving. Why?  Gently move the print-head carriage to the standby position. Stopping at the place where the audible click is heard locks the print heads in place.  Gently apply pressure from the right side to make sure the print heads don't move to the left.

  • Page 135: A Message Appears

    A Message Appears These are the main messages that appear on the machine's display to prompt correct operation. They do not indicate any error. Follow the prompts and take action accordingly. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Only a small amount of ink remains. Replace the cartridge indicated by the flashing number with a new cartridge. [PRESS THE POWER KEY TO CLEAN] This appears when the machine has been unused for about one month.
  • Page 136 A Message Appears [TIME FOR MAINTENANCE] It is time to manual cleaning manually. After verifying, press . If this message is displayed, be sure to perform manual cleaning.  P. 72, "Manual Cleaning" [TIME FOR WIPER (FELT) REPLACE] It is time to replace the wiper or felt wiper. After verifying, press ...

  • Page 137: An Error Message Appears

    This describes the error messages that may appear on the machine's display, and how to take action to remedy the problem. If the action described here does not correct the problem, or if an error message not described here appears, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer . [OPTION-DRYER IS NOT CONNECTED] When the optional dryer is not connected to the printer, [OPTION DRYER] is set to "ENABLE."...
  • Page 138 An Error Message Appears [SHEET TOO SMALL CONTINUE?] The size of the data is larger than the printing area of the loaded media. To continue performing output without correcting this, press . At this time, the portion extending beyond the printing area is not output. To stop output, stop sending data from the computer, then raise the loading lever.
  • Page 139 [WRONG HEAD IS INSTALLED] Unusable print heads are installed. Switch off the sub power. After you switch off the power, inform your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. [CANCELED FOR MOTOR PROTECTION] Either of the following menu items is to be started in a row within 10 minutes: ...

  • Page 141: Chapter 7 Main Specifications

    Chapter 7 Main Specifications Printing Area ................140 Maximum Area and Margins ............140 Maximum Area When Using Crop Marks ........141 The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing ...141 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ..142 Specifications ................143...

  • Page 142: Printing Area

    Printing Area Maximum Area and Margins Max. 1,615 mm Trailing edge of the media Media 95 mm Media Clamp Media Clamp Printing area Left margin (*1) Right margin (*1)(*2) Printing coordinates Max. 24,998 mm 110 mm Front edge of the media A: Setting of the [SIDE MARGIN] menu item (5 mm, 10 mm (default setting), or 25 mm) B: Width clamped by the media clamp (approx.

  • Page 143: Maximum Area When Using Crop Marks

    Printing Area Maximum Area When Using Crop Marks When crop marks are used, the printing area is reduced from the maximum area by an amount equal to the crop marks. 12.5 mm 12.5 mm 10 mm 10 mm Printing area 10 mm 10 mm 12.5 mm...

  • Page 144: Locations Of The Power Rating And Serial Number Labels

    Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Serial Number This is required when you seek mainte- nance, servicing, or support. Never peel off the label or let it get dirty. Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the requirements for voltage, frequency, and amperage given here.

  • Page 145: Specifications

    The length of printing is subject to the limitations of the program.  Media type: Media specified by Roland DG Corp.  Temperature: 25°C (77°F), humidity: 50%  Roll media must be loaded correctly.
  • Page 146 Specifications Operating environment Use in an operating environment with this range.
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