Roland TU2-64 User Manual
Roland TU2-64 User Manual

Roland TU2-64 User Manual

Automatic media take-up unit, take-up controller

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  • Page 1  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.
  • Page 3 ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, 431-2103 JAPAN The importer in the EU: Roland DG Europe Holdings B.V. Prof. J.H. Bavincklaan 2, 1183 AT, Amstelveen, The Netherlands RolandDG Corp. has licensed the MMP technology from the TPL Group.
  • Page 4 For China 产品中有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量 有毒有害物质或元素 部件名称 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 铅(Pb) 汞(Hg) 镉(Cd) (Cr(Ⅵ)) (PBB) (PBDE) 印刷电路板 × ○ × ○ ○ ○ 头部 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 壳体、底架 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 电源 × ○ × ○ ○...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Media Take-up Is Not Straight..............................31 6. Appendix ..........................32 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels....................32 Specifications ....................................32 Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2008-2017 Roland DG Corporation http://www.rolanddg.com/...
  • Page 6: 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 7 To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may cause injury. WARNING CAUTION Exercise caution to avoid being pinched or Be sure to follow the operation procedures becoming caught. described in this documentation. Never allow anyone unfamiliar with the usage or Inadvertent contact with certain areas may handling of the machine to touch it.
  • Page 8 Never use if any component is damaged. disconnect the power cord and contact your Continuing to use the machine may result in authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. fire, electrical shock, or injury. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Never place any flammable object nearby.
  • Page 9 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 make hot. Never bend or twist with undue force. Dust may cause fire. Never pull with undue force.
  • Page 10: 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 these may not only result in loss of performance, but may also cause malfunction or breakdown.
  • Page 11: User's Manual

    User's Manual...
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    1. Getting Started System Features  This is a take-up unit for large-format printers from Roland DG Corp.  This unit automatically takes up media as it is being printed. This enables lengthy output and unattended operation at night to be accomplished efficiently.
  • Page 13: Part Names And Functions

    1. Getting Started Part Names and Functions MANUAL switch You use this when you want to operate the take-up unit manu- Control box Dancer roller ally. This controls take- This is used to mount the This maintains uniform paper tube for take-up. up of the media.
  • Page 14: Checking The Included Items

    2. Checking the Included Items The following included items are contained in two packing cartons. Make sure they are all present and accounted for. Control Box (TUC-2) Arm/Arm retaining screw Frame (1) Control box (1) Mounting fixture A (1) (one for each) Mounting fixture B (1) Mounting fixture C (1) Bolts with washers (4)
  • Page 15 2. Checking the Included Items Rail and Accessories (TU2-74/64/54/42/30) Dancer roller (1) Support bar (1) Rail slider (1) Paper tube (1) Hex wrench (large) (1) Large bolts (16) User's manual (this document) (1)
  • Page 16: Assembling And Installing

    3. Assembling and Installing Read This First  Before attempting the operations described here, first install the printer you're using at the target loca- tion.  Carry out the operations in a location that is flat, level, and stable.  We recommend carrying out the operations at a location near to where the printer you're using is installed.
  • Page 17 3. Assembling and Installing Place the rail slider on the control box and the frame and secure it in place.  Line up the tab on the frame with the slot in the rail slider, then use large bolts to secure it in place first to the control box, and then to the frame.
  • Page 18 3. Assembling and Installing Secure the assembled take-up unit in place on the printer stand. Check to make sure the screws on the printer stand are not loose.  Retighten if loose.  Place the take-up unit on the stand. Determine where to secure the take-up unit in place.
  • Page 19 3. Assembling and Installing Other Models (VS series, RS series, VP series, SP-300V/300, SP-540i/300i, RA-640, RE-640 etc.) Control box Slot Bolts with washers Bottom Mounting fixture A The left and right sides Hex wrench Mounting have no handedness. (small) fixture A Front side of the printer Place Place...
  • Page 20 3. Assembling and Installing Other Models (VS series, RS series, VP series, SP-300V/300, SP-540i/300i, RA-640, RE-640 etc.) Control box Small bolts Press against Press against Hex wrench Mounting the stand leg. the stand leg. (small) fixture A Small bolts Bolts with washer Hex wrench (small)
  • Page 21 3. Assembling and Installing Attach the dancer roller and mount the paper tube.  Attach the dancer roller. Working from the right side first, secure in place. Dancer roller Line up with the bolt hole and secure in place. Line up with the bolt hole and secure in place.
  • Page 22 3. Assembling and Installing Attach the end caps to 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 23 3. Assembling and Installing Connect the cables. 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.  Insert the printer connector cable into the printer connector and connect the other end to the printer.
  • Page 24: Operation

    The paper tube is a part that wears out. The replacement cycle varies according to usage conditions, but to ensure good media take-up, monitor the state of the paper tube and replace it when necessary. To purchase a replacement, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
  • Page 25: How To Load Media

    4. Operation How to Load Media CAUTION Load roll media correctly. Otherwise the media may fall and cause injury. CAUTION Roll media weighs about 30 kg (66 lb.). To avoid injury, handle with care. CAUTION Never load media that weighs more than 30 kg (66 lb.). The printer may fail to withstand the weight and topple over, or the media may fall from the unit.
  • Page 26 4. Operation Fasten the media to the paper tube.  Make sure the screen shown in the figure is displayed, then use to pull out the me- dia until its leading edge reaches the paper tube. Check to make sure the media is pulled out straight at this time.
  • Page 27 4. Operation Press  TILT DANCER ROLLER TO FRONT The media is pulled out and the screen shown in the figure appears. Pull the dancer roller back toward you, then make sure the media is stretched taut, and  press The screen shown in the figure appears.
  • Page 28 4. Operation Press  W1200mm The screen shown in the figure appears. When you begin take-up, take care to ensure that the end of the media does not become rolled or creased. This completes loading of the media. PRO II/PRO II V series, SP series (except SP-540i and 300i) Pass the media through the printer.
  • Page 29 4. Operation Fasten the media to the paper tube. Make sure is lighted, then use to pull out the media until its leading edge  reaches the paper tube. Check to make sure the media is pulled out straight at this time. If the media is not straight, redo the loading operation.
  • Page 30 4. Operation Take up the media. Make the setting for the AUTO switch on the take-up unit.  Take-up with outward curl Take-up with inward curl While supporting the dancer roller  feed out media and take it up on the paper tube.
  • Page 31: To Take Up Media Manually

    4. Operation Press BASE POINT key (  Be sure to press and set the base point (the output-start location). Attempting to start printing with the base point left unset causes the media to be taken up with excessive force and results in a motor error. This completes loading of the media.
  • Page 32: How To Remove Taken-Up Media

    4. Operation How to Remove Taken-up Media CAUTION Removal of taken-up roll media from the unit is a task which must be carried out by two or more persons. If dropped, such items may cause injury. Cut off the media. ...
  • Page 33: What To Do If

    5. What to do if... The Take-up Unit Doesn't Take Up Media. Are the power cord and AC adapter connected correctly? Connect securely, so that the connection will not come loose or be incomplete. Is the AUTO switch set to [OFF]? Set the AUTO switch to match the direction of take-up.
  • Page 34: Appendix

    Never peel off the label or let frequency, and amperage given it get dirty. here. Specifications TUC-2 Rail and Accessaries TU2-74 TU2-64 TU2-54 TU2-42 TU2-30 Acceptable media widths Less than 1,879 Less than 1,625 Less than 1,371 Less than 1,071 Less than 762 mm(74 in.)

This manual is also suitable for:

Tu2-74Tuc-2Tu2-42Tu2-30Tu2-54

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