Installation Environment; Gloss Ink Features And Printing Methods; Features Of Gloss Ink; Methods Of Printing Using Gloss Ink - Roland LEC-300A User Manual

5-8 Gloss Ink Features and Printing Methods

Features of Gloss Ink

The ECO-UV Gloss ink that this unit uses can impart a glossy feel to the printed item, as well as enhanc-
ing weatherability and robustness*. Also, depending on the printing settings, you can even deliberately
eliminate glossiness and produce a matte finish, or perform fill overprinting using gloss ink to raise the
printed surface and create an embossed finish.
*Glossiness, weatherability, and robustness may vary depending on the media used, the environment,
and other printing conditions.

Methods of Printing Using Gloss Ink

Using gloss ink requires making settings in the included software raster image processor (RIP) and
elsewhere. For detailed information on matters such as how to make the settings, refer to the White
and Gloss Ink Guide.
You can also perform dual-pass printing, in which media printed in color is pulled back to its original
location, then fill-overprinted with gloss ink. Please note that in such cases, the media must be pulled
back, and so a take-up unit cannot be used.
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"White and Gloss Ink Guide," p. 56 "Operating Conditions for the Media Take-up System"
Use of the Middle Pinch Rollers in Dual-pass Printing
When the media is pulled back in the course of dual-pass printing or the like, the middle pinch rollers
may scratch the media slightly. This scratching is especially noticeable on transparent media. In such
cases, secure the media using only the left pinch roller and the right pinch roller.
 P. 35 "Loading Media"

Installation Environment

The characteristics of gloss ink make any dust that adheres to the ink plainly visible. Install and use this
unit in a location that has little dust.
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