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• 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 that may occur through use of this product, regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product.
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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 Roland DG Corp. has licensed the MMP technology from the TPL Group.
To Ensure Safe Use ....................2 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ................7 Chapter 1 Introduction ....................13 About This Machine....................14 What's the DU2-64 / DU2-54? ........................14 Compatible Models (As of August 2017) ....................14 Part Names and Functions ..................15 Included Items ......................16 Installing on the Printer ....................17...
To Ensure Safe Use Improper handling or operation of this machine may result in injury or damage to property. Points that 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.
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To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may cause injury WARNING CAUTION Be sure to follow the operation procedures Conduct operations in a clean, brightly lit described in this documentation. Never location. allow anyone unfamiliar with the usage or Working in a location that is dark or cluttered handling of the machine to touch it.
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If anything gets inside the machine, use the machine if any component is dam- immediately disconnect the power cord and aged. contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. Continuing to use the machine may result in dealer. fire, electrical shock, or injury. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp.
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To Ensure Safe Use Danger of electrical short, electrical shock, or fire Never place any object on top of or Never allow the power cord to get Never bend or twist the power cord subject the power cord to damage. wet.
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To Ensure Safe Use Doing so may result in fire or burns. WARNING Caution: High Temperature Areas such as the dryer become hot. Exer- cise caution to avoid fire or burns. Warning label A warning label is affixed to the machine to make areas of danger immediately clear. The meaning of this label is indicated below.
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 ATTENTION cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.
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Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L’ utilisation incorrecte peut causer des blessures ATTENTION PRUDENCE S'assurer de suivre les procédures Utiliser l'appareil dans un endroit propre et d'utilisation décrites dans la documenta- bien éclairé. tion. Ne jamais permettre à quiconque Travailler dans un endroit sombre ou en- ne connaît pas le fonctionnement ou la combré...
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électrique ou des blessures. électrique. Si un objet ou du liquide s'infiltre Communiquer avec le représentant Roland DG dans l'appareil, débrancher immédiatement le Corp. Autorisé. câble d'alimentation et communiquer avec le représentant Roland DG Corp.
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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 Ne jamais laisser l'eau toucher le Ne jamais plier ni tordre le câble le câble, sur la fiche ou sur la prise câble, la fiche ou la prise.
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Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Risque d’ incendie, de brûlures ou d’ émissions de gaz toxiq ATTENTION Attention : températures élevées. Les zones comme le séchoir chauffent. Faire preuve de prudence pour éviter un incendie ou des brûlures. Vignettes d'avertissement Des vignettes d'avertissement sont apposées pour qu'il soit facile de repérer les zones dangereuses.
Chapter 1 Introduction About This Machine ....................14 What's the DU2-64 / DU2-54? ..............14 Compatible Models (As of August 2017) ............. 14 Part Names and Functions ..................15 Included Items ......................16 Installing on the Printer ..................17 Step 1: Attaching the Arms (for VG-640/540) ..........17 Step 1: Attaching the Arms (for XF-640)............
About This Machine What's the DU2-64 / DU2-54? This is an auxiliary drying unit that combines a drying-heater unit and a blower-fan unit. It uses the drying-heater unit to dry the ink by warming the media after printing. It also uses the blower-fan unit to dry the ink by blowing air against the surface of the media.
Part Names and Functions Name Function overview This blows air onto the surface of the media after Blower-fan unit printing. Drying-heater unit This warms the media after printing. Drying-heater unit cable This connects to the printer. Blower-fan unit cable This connects to the printer. This is the power switch for the drying-heater Power switch unit.
Included Items Drying-heater unit (1) Blower-fan unit (1) Arm A (1 each for right and left) Arm B (large) (1 each for right and left) Arm B (small) (1 each for right and left) Stay (1 each for right and left) Power cord (1) Power plug adapter (1) Washer (4)
Installing on the Printer Perform this task with all power switches left switched off. WARNING Failure to observe this instruction may cause the machine to move suddenly, resulting in injury. Process for installing on the printer Model P.17 Step 1: Attaching the Arms (for VG-640/540) VG-640/540 P.22 Step 2: Installing the Drying-heater Unit (Common for All Models) P.23 Step 3: Installing the Blower-fan Unit (for VG-640/540, EJ-640)
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Installing on the Printer Remove two bolts from each of the positions shown in the figure. Attach the arms with the bolts removed in step Use the back screw holes as seen from the front. Arm (right) Arm (left) Attach the cable clamps to the arm (right). Cable clamp This completes the procedure for attaching the arms.
Installing on the Printer Step 1: Attaching the Arms (for XF-640) Included Items Required Arm A Arm B (small) Procedure Assemble the left and right arms by referring to the figures below. After tightening the bolts temporarily, tighten them completely (two bolts for each arm). M E M O There is no right/left distinction in arm assembly parts.
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Installing on the Printer Attach the arms with the bolts removed in step Use the front screw holes as seen from the front. Arm (right) Arm (left) Attach the cable clamps to the arm (right). Cable clamp This completes the procedure for attaching the arms. "...
Required Parts Arms (included with the EJ-640) * In this procedure, use the items included with the EJ-640, not the items included with the DU2-64. Procedure Attach the arms to the tabletop plates on the stand legs. Attach the cable clamps to the arm (right).
Installing on the Printer Step 2: Installing the Drying-heater Unit (Common for All Models) * The VG-640 is used for the figures of the printer. Procedure Place the drying-heater unit on the arms. Place it oriented as shown in the figure. Rest on the hooks Drying-heater unit cable...
Installing on the Printer Secure the drying-heater unit. Raise up the drying-heater unit to eliminate any gap between the unit and the printer, then fully tighten the four bolts. Secure so there Secure so there are no gaps are no gaps 2 locations 2 locations Proceed to the next step according to the model you are using.
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Installing on the Printer Install the blower-fan unit. Attach the hooks to install Blower-fan unit Blower-fan unit Blower-fan unit Remove the tape Attach the bushing to the stay (right). Bushing...
Installing on the Printer Attach two cable clamps at the locations shown in the figure. M E M O When using an auxiliary drying unit, it is not necessary to attach new cable clamps to the two locations of the frame (right) as the cable clamps for the auxiliary drying unit are already at- tached.
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Installing on the Printer Attach the stays. The stays for the left and right are different. Attach them in the orientation shown in the figure. Stay (right) Stay (left) There is a hole in the stay (right). Install the blower-fan unit. Blower-fan unit Attach the hooks to install...
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Installing on the Printer Attach the bushing to the stay (right). Bushing Attach two cable clamps at the locations shown in the figure. M E M O When using an auxiliary drying unit, it is not necessary to attach new cable clamps to the two locations of the frame (right) as the cable clamps for the auxiliary drying unit are already at- tached.
Connecting the Cables Connect to an electrical outlet that complies with this machine's ratings WARNING (for voltage, frequency, and current). Incorrect voltage or insufficient current may cause fire or electrical shock. Connect the machine to ground. WARNING This can prevent fire or electrical shock due to current leakage in the event of malfunction.
Connecting the Cables Drying-heater Unit/Blower-fan Unit Cable Blower-fan unit Blower-fan unit connector Drying-heater unit connector Drying-heater unit cable Blower-fan Blower-fan unit cable unit cable Drying-heater unit Drying-heater unit cable When EJ-640/XF-640 is Used Connect the drying-heater unit and blower-fan unit cables, and the power cord. Blower-fan Drying-heater Blower-fan unit...
Chapter 2 Basic Operation Drying-heater Unit Operation ................. 32 What to Do First ....................32 Switching the Power On and Off ..............33 Setting the Drying-Heater Unit Temperature ...........33 Blower-fan Unit Operation ..................34 Turning On the Power of the Blower-fan Unit ...........34...
Drying-heater Unit Operation What to Do First When installation of this machine is complete, select "ENABLE" in the printer's [OPTION DRYER] menu. If "ENABLE" is not selected, the temperature of the drying-heater unit will not increase even if the drying- heater unit power switch is turned on.
Drying-heater Unit Operation Switching the Power On and Off The power switch for the drying-heater unit is at the position shown in the figure. Power is normally turned on and off using the power switch. Whenever printing is finished, turn the power switch to off. Power switch Setting the Drying-Heater Unit Temperature The drying-heater unit temperature is normally set to the same temperature as the printer unit dryer.
Blower-fan Unit Operation Turning On the Power of the Blower-fan Unit The blower-fan unit does not have a power switch. The power of the blower-fan unit can be turned on and off by switching the settings on the printer side. To use the blower-fan unit, select "ENABLE"...
Chapter 3 Appendix What to Do If ....................... 36 The Drying-heater Unit Doesn't Get Hot .............36 The Blower-fan Unit Doesn't Run ..............36 If a Message Appears ..................36 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ........ 37 Specifications ......................38...
What to Do If The Drying-heater Unit Doesn't Get Hot Connect the power cord securely. Is the power cord connected? P.28 "Connecting the Cables" Connect the drying-heater unit cable to the printer unit. Is the drying-heater unit cable connected? ...
Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Serial Number This is required when you seek maintenance, servicing, or support. Never peel off the label. Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the requirements for voltage, frequency, and amperage given here.
Specifications DU2-64 DU2-54 Drying method Heating type (with blower fan), Set temperature: 30 to 55°C (86 to 130° F) (*1) Power requirements (*2) AC 100 to 120V ± 10%, 5.5 A, 50/60 Hz AC 100 to 120V ± 10%, 5.0 A, 50/60 Hz or or AC 220 to 240 V ±...