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- Page 1 • Roland DG Corporation 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. • Roland DG Corporation assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage that may occur with respect to any article made using this product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ......................2 About This Machine......................... 3 Features of This Machine....................3 Main Compatible Models..................... 3 Selecting the Take-up Method ....................4 Part Names and Functions ......................5 Checking the Package Contents ....................6 Assembly and Installation ..................... 7 Read This before Starting Work.................... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction About This Machine ..................3 Features of This Machine ................ 3 Main Compatible Models ................. 3 Selecting the Take-up Method ................. 4 Part Names and Functions................5 Checking the Package Contents ............... 6 Introduction... -
Page 4: About This Machine
About This Machine Features of This Machine • This is a take-up unit for Roland DG Corporation large format printers. • It enables automatic take-up of the media during printing. This allows for lengthy printing and unat- tended operation at night to be accomplished efficiently. -
Page 5: Selecting The Take-Up Method
Selecting the Take-up Method Installing this machine will cause the printer menu list, etc. to change as follows. It is possible to select the take-up method ("TU", "TU2", or "TU3") on the "SETUP SHEET" screen. SETUP SHEET Select the take-up method to match the output method. Take-up method Output method Description... -
Page 6: Part Names And Functions
Part Names and Functions A: Back of the control box Name Function overview This is used when securing the loaded paper tube. End caps These are used when loading the paper tube for take-up. Dancer roller This keeps the media tension constant. Control box This controls the media take-up. -
Page 7: Checking The Package Contents
Bolt (small) (6) Printer connection cable (1) AC adapter (1) Cable clamp (small) (2), (large) Power cord (1) Rails & Accessories (TU4-64/54/30) Dancer roller (1) Rail slider (1) Paper tube (1) Hexagonal wrench (large) (1) Bolt with washer (large) (14) -
Page 8: Assembly And Installation
Assembly and Installation Read This before Starting Work ............... 8 Assembly and Installation ................9 Step 1: Assembling the Take-up Unit ............9 Step 2: Fixing the Assembled Take-up Unit to the Printer Stand ......12 Step 3: Attaching the Cable Clamps............19 Step 4: Connect the cables. -
Page 9: Read This Before Starting Work
Read This before Starting Work • Perform work after installing the printer to be used in the desired location. • Perform work in a level, stable, and flat location. • Performing work near the printer to which this machine will be attached is recommended. WARNING Never install this machine outside or in any location where exposure to water or high humidity may occur. -
Page 10: Assembly And Installation
Assembly and Installation CAUTION Unloading and emplacement are operations that must be performed by 2 persons or more. Tasks that require undue effort when performed by a small number of persons may result in physical injury. Also, if dropped, such items may cause injury. MEMO The VG-640 is used for the figures depicting common operations. - Page 11 Assembly and Installation 64-inch model: Approx. 1.9 m (74.80 in.) 54-inch model: Approx. 1.7 m (66.93 in.) 30-inch model: Approx. 1.0 m (39.37 in.) Fix the rail slider in place on top of the right and left slider stays. Align the rail slider slit (A) with the left slider stay protrusion (B), and then place the rail slider on top of the left and right slider stays.
- Page 12 Assembly and Installation Install mounting bracket A (A) and fully tighten the bolts with washers (large) connecting the rail slider and the left and right slider stays. Assembly and Installation...
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Page 13: Step 2: Fixing The Assembled Take-Up Unit To The Printer Stand
Assembly and Installation Step 2: Fixing the Assembled Take-up Unit to the Printer Stand Procedure Make sure the printer stand screws are not loose. If they are loose, tighten them once again. Place the take-up unit on the stand. • When using the VG-640/540, SG-540/300, LEC2-300, LEC2-640/330, MG-640/300, UG-641 •... - Page 14 Assembly and Installation c. Note the following points and set the fixing location for the take-up unit. • Align the bolt with washer (large) inserted in step (1) with the hole in the right slider stay. MEMO If it is difficult to align the bolt with washer (large) with the hole in the right slider stay, adjust the right slider stay (A) and the stand leg to positions where their inside faces are pointed at each other.
- Page 15 Assembly and Installation Printer side Fix the left and right slider stays to the stand legs. • When using the VG-640/540, SG-540/300, LEC2-300, LEC2-640/330, MG-640/300, UG-641 Mounting bracket B (2) Mounting bracket C (1) Mounting bracket D (1) While pushing mounting bracket C against the side of the stand leg, temporarily tighten the bolts with washers (small).
- Page 16 Assembly and Installation Left side Right side Push the take-up unit right next to the stand. Push the left and right slider stays (A) against the stand legs, and then push the two instances of mounting bracket B (B) against the stand legs (C). While pushing mounting bracket C (A) against the stand leg, use the hexagonal wrench (small) to fully tighten the bolts with washers (small).
- Page 17 Assembly and Installation Use the hexagonal wrench (small) to temporarily tighten the bolts fixing mounting bracket C (left side) to one instance of mounting bracket B and mounting bracket D (right side) to the other in- stance of mounting bracket B. Left side Right side Attach mounting bracket C (B) to mounting bracket B (A)
- Page 18 Assembly and Installation Left side Right side • When using the VF2-640, VG2-640/540, SG2-640/540/300 Mounting bracket E (2) Use the hexagonal wrench (large) to temporarily tighten the bolts with washers (large) and addi- tional washers in order, right slider stay followed by left slider stay. Tighten one bolt on the right side of the right slider stay and two bolts on the left side of the left slider stay.
- Page 19 Assembly and Installation MEMO Before you proceed to the next operations, the machine must be adjusted by a suitably qualified work- er. Leave this work to the suitably qualified worker. Fully tighten the bolts in order, right slider stay followed by left slider stay. Fix the take-up unit to the stand using mounting bracket E.
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Page 20: Step 3: Attaching The Cable Clamps
Assembly and Installation Step 3: Attaching the Cable Clamps • When using the VF2-640, VG2-640/540, SG2-640/540/300, LEC2-300, VG-640/540, SG-540/300 Attach the large (A) and small (B) cable clamps to the positions shown in the figure. • When using the LEC2-640/330, MG-640/300, UG-641 1. -
Page 21: Step 4: Connect The Cables
Assembly and Installation Step 4: Connect the cables. WARNING Connect to an 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 Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings displayed on the AC adapter. - Page 22 Assembly and Installation Connect the AC adapter (A) to the AC adapter jack (B) of the control box. Bundle the excess cable with a cable clamp (large). MEMO Place the AC adapter inside the right slider stay. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter, and then connect the power cord to an electrical outlet. Fix the power cord in place with a cable clamp (small).
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Page 23: Operation
Operation Notes to Follow ..................23 Do Not Perform Operations That Pull the Media with Excessive Force ....23 Turn Off the Automatic Cut-off Function for the Media........23 Notes to Follow When "TU" Is Selected ............23 Notes to Follow When "TU3" Is Selected ............23 Length Setting When "TU2"... -
Page 24: Notes To Follow
Notes to Follow When using this machine, be sure to comply with the conditions shown below. Failure to do so may lead to errors occurring, the output stopping at unexpected times, and the output work being obstructed. Do Not Perform Operations That Pull the Media with Excessive Force When this machine is used, a tension for taking up the media is applied, so it is necessary to avoid opera- tions that pull the media with excessive force. -
Page 25: Length Setting When "Tu2" Is Selected
Length Setting When "TU2" Is Selected * If you are using the VF2-640, "TU2" is not displayed. When "TU2" is selected in the printer menu list, no take-up is performed until the output of the piece of data is finished. Therefore, if the length to be output at one time is large, the media may touch the work floor and become soiled. -
Page 26: About Test Print
About Test Print • Take-up is not performed during test print. When the test print is finished, the length of media that was output is pulled back and is then taken IMPORTANT When you select "TU3", the media is not pulled back. •... -
Page 27: About The Paper Tube
Contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer or visit our website (https://www.rolanddg.com/) if replacement items are needed. -
Page 28: How To Load Media
How to Load Media CAUTION Load the roll media correctly. Otherwise the media may fall and cause injury. CAUTION The roll media is approximately 40 kg (88 lb.). To avoid injury, handle the roll media with care. CAUTION Never load media that weighs over 40 kg (88 lb.). The machine may fail to withstand the weight and tip over or cause the media to fall. - Page 29 How to Load Media Install the paper tube to the end cap and fix the arm. Right side: Push the paper tube against the stand leg side end cap and fit it securely. Left side: Push the arm side end cap against the paper tube and fit it securely. Tighten the arm retaining screw while pushing the arm forward.
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Page 30: Step 2: Passing The Media Through The Printer
How to Load Media Step 2: Passing the Media Through the Printer Procedure Check that the printer's loading lever is in the up position. Switch on the printer's sub power. Check that the following menu items on the printer have been set to "DISABLE". •... -
Page 31: Step 3: Securing The Media On The Paper Tube (Core)
How to Load Media Step 3: Securing the Media on the Paper Tube (Core) Procedure Make sure the screen in the figure is displayed. LOAD SHEET TO TAKE-UP Press [▼] to feed out the media until the tip of the media reaches the paper tube. Check that the media is fed out straight. - Page 32 How to Load Media Press [ENTER]. The media is fed out and the screen shown in the figure appears. TILT DANCER ROLLER TO FRONT Lower the dancer roller toward the front. Check that all areas of the media are taut. Press [ENTER].
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Page 33: Step 4: Taking Up The Media
How to Load Media Step 4: Taking Up the Media Procedure Set the AUTO switch on the take-up unit. • Take-up with outward curl Set the switch to [FORWARD]. • Take-up with inward curl Set the switch to [BACKWARD]. MEMO When no media is loaded, lower the dancer roller all the way to the back. - Page 34 How to Load Media W1200mm MEMO When take-up starts, take care that the leading edge of the media does not get folded or bent. This completes the setup of the media. Operation...
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Page 35: To Take Up Media Manually
To Take Up Media Manually It is possible to manually take-up the media by pressing the MANUAL switch. However, do not operate the MANUAL switch on the take-up unit leaving the loading lever pulled (low- ered). If the media is pulled with excessive force, the protection function will activate and cause an error. MEMO •... -
Page 36: How To Remove Taken-Up Media
How to Remove Taken-up Media CAUTION Have two or more people available when removing (handling) the taken up media. Otherwise the media may fall and cause injury. Procedure Lower the dancer roller toward the rear. With the media held down, cut off the sheet. For details on how to cut off, refer to the instruction manual included with each printer. -
Page 37: What To Do If
What to Do If The Take-up Unit Doesn't Take Up Media ............37 Are the power cord and AC adapter properly connected? .........37 Is the AUTO switch set to [OFF]?...............37 Is the AUTO switch direction properly set?...........37 Is the media automatic cut-off function active? ..........37 Is the paper tube loaded properly? ............37 Is the paper tube used the one that is included? ...........37 Is the paper tube bent? .................37... -
Page 38: The Take-Up Unit Doesn't Take Up Media
The Take-up Unit Doesn't Take Up Media Are the power cord and AC adapter properly connected? Securely connect them so that they are not plugged in loosely and will not come loose. Is the AUTO switch set to [OFF]? Set the AUTO switch in accordance with the take-up direction. Is the AUTO switch direction properly set? Make sure the direction of the AUTO switch matches the take-up direction of the media. - Page 39 The Take-up Unit Doesn't Take Up Media ・ P. 27How to Load Media What to Do If...
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Page 40: Media Take-Up Is Not Straight
Media Take-up Is Not Straight Is the media loaded correctly? Remove the media, and reload the media once more starting from the beginning. RELATED LINKS ・ P. 27How to Load Media What to Do If... -
Page 41: Appendix
Appendix Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ........41 Specifications ...................42 Appendix... -
Page 42: Locations Of The Power Rating And Serial Number Labels
Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Num- ber Labels Serial number This number 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. Appendix... -
Page 43: Specifications
Specifications TUC-4 Rails & accessories TU4-64 TU4-54 TU4-30 Acceptable media widths 1,625 mm (63.97 in.) or 1,371 mm (53.97 in.) or 762 mm (30 in.) or less less less Acceptable media weights Max. 40 kg (88.18 lb.) Weight (total of right slider stay, rail, and accesso- 21 kg (46.3 lb.)