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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 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 This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. ® As an E Partner, Roland DG Corp. has determined that this product meets the E NERGY NERGY ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ..........................1 To Ensure Safe Use ........................4 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ....................9 Important Notes on Handling and Use ................... 15 Chapter 1 Introduction ........................17 1-1 Machine Features ..............................18 1-2 Part Names and Functions ..........................19 Printer Unit ............................
  • Page 4 Contents Chapter 4 Feature Reference ......................59 4-1 Pausing or Canceling Printing ........................... 60 Canceling Printing Before It Finishes ..................... 60 4-2 Setting the Location for Starting Output ....................... 61 Setting the Output-start Location ....................61 4-3 Optimizing Printing or Cutting to Match Media Thickness ............... 62 Adjusting Head Height to Match Media Thickness ................
  • Page 5 6-4 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ..............116 6-5 Specifications ............................... 117 is a U.S. registered mark. NERGY Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright© 2004 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 Be sure to follow the operation proce- Install in a level and stable location. dures described in this manual. Failure to do so may result in the unit tipping Failure to follow the procedures may cause sud- over, leading to injury.
  • Page 8 Never damage the power cord or pull it shock, or electrocution. Immediately disconnect with force. the power cord and contact your Roland DG Doing so may tear the cord's insulation, causing Corp. service center. an electrical short and resulting in electrical...
  • Page 9 To Ensure Safe Use Ink, cleaning liquid, and discharged fluid are flammable and toxic WARNING CAUTION If you're using a model that uses ECO-SOL Ensure adequate ventilation for the work INK, never operate in locations such as area. those near an open flame or heater, or Odor from ink and the like may cause physical where sparking or static electricity may distress, or may cause to fire.
  • Page 10 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. Front Caution: Moving Carriages The print-heads carriage and the cutting car-...

  • Page 11: 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 en ATTENTION cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.
  • Page 12 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L'utilisation incorrecte peut causer des blessures ATTENTION S'assurer de suivre les procédures Installer sur une surface stable et de d'utilisation décrites dans ce manuel. niveau. Si les procédures indiquées ne sont pas suivies, Sinon, l'appareil risque de se renverser et de le fonctionnement de l'appareil peut être causer des blessures.
  • Page 13 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Risque d'incendie, de brûlures ou d'émissions de gaz toxiq ATTENTION Des surfaces de cet appareil atteignent des Ne jamais utiliser un support qui ne peut températures élevées (éléments de pas supporter la chaleur. chauffage et tablier). Prendre des L'utilisation de supports qui ne supportent pas précautions pour éviter un incendie ou des la chaleur peut causer un incendie, provoquer...
  • Page 14 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Risque de décharge ou de choc électrique, d'électrocution ou d'incendie Cet appareil transmet une tension élevée (maximum d'environ 9 ampères). Cela peut créer des situations qui ne se produisent pas avec de l'équipement à basse tension. La prudence est de mise.
  • Page 15 électrique ou l'électrocution. Débrancher immédiatement câble d'alimentation et communiquer avec le Centre de services Roland DG. L'encre, les liquides nettoyants et les liquides usées sont inflammables et toxiques ATTENTION PRUDENCE Si l'appareil est un modèle qui utilise ECO- S'assurer que le lieu de travail est bien SOL INK, ne pas l'utiliser près d'une...
  • Page 16 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. Avant Attention : Chariots mobiles Le chariot des têtes d'impression et le...

  • Page 17: 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. Printer unit This Machine Is a Precision Device Handle carefully, and never subject the machine to impact or excessive force.
  • Page 18 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 19: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction...

  • Page 20: Machine Features

    1-1 Machine Features The machine is the "Print & Cut" machine that combines the two functions of high-quality printing and outline cutting in a single unit. This makes possible not only use as either a printer or a cutting machine, but also enables versatile uses such as performing printing followed immediately by cutting, without having to first remove the media from the machine.

  • Page 21: Part Names And Functions

    1-2 Part Names and Functions Printer Unit Operation Panel Loading Lever Front Cover Side Cover You use this to perform various You operate this when you Be sure to close this when You remove this when you operations. load media. you perform printing.
  • Page 22 1-2 Part Names and Functions Middle Pinch Rollers Pinch Rollers Media Clamps Print-head Carriage These can be attached or These clamp the media These keep the media from The print heads are inside removed to match the type when the loading lever is coming loose and prevent this.

  • Page 23: Control Panel

    1-2 Part Names and Functions Control Panel CLEANING Key TEST CUT Key You use this to perform Holding this down for one cleaning of the print heads. second or longer performs a cutting test. Display Screen CUT CONFIG Key This displays various setting You press this when you menus and other informa- make settings for cutting.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Operation

    Chapter 2 Operation...

  • Page 26: Switching The Power On And Off

    2-1 Switching the Power On and Off Switching the Power On and Off This machine has a main power switch and a sub power switch. Switch on both to use the machine. Whenever printing or cutting is finished, switch off the sub power. Also, raise the loading lever. Main power switch Sub power switch Turn this switch on after...

  • Page 27: The Power-Saving Feature

    2-1 Switching the Power On and Off The Power-saving Feature This machine is provided with a power-saving feature that switches to a low-power "sleep mode" when a fixed interval passes with no operation. The factory default for the time after which the machine switches to the sleep mode is 30 minutes.

  • Page 28: Loading And Cutting Off Media

    2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media How to Load Roll Media CAUTION When loading roll media, be sure to use the shafts. Otherwise the media may fall and cause injury. Load the roll media. Open the front cover. Attach the media flanges to the roll media. Press in to fit on securely.
  • Page 29 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Align the media. Position so that both edges of the media are aligned above the grit rollers, and move the pinch rollers to position them above the grit rollers. Grit-roller position Place all pinch rollers above grit rollers.
  • Page 30 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Load the media so that it is without slack. Pull out the media. Pull out at least 50 cm (20 in.) from this line. Take up the media until it is positioned where it can be detected by the sensor. Sensor Keep the media taut.
  • Page 31 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Set the media clamps and close the front cover. Set the media clamps. Media clamp Line up the edges of the media with the centers of the holes. Close the front cover. The screen displays the printable width. W 1200mm Important Note When Using the Media Clamps Set the media clamps at the correct locations.
  • Page 32 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Position the pinch rollers over the grit rollers. If the following message appears when you close the front cover, open the front cover, raise the loading lever, and check the positioning of the pinch rollers and the middle pinch rollers. These must be placed over the grit rollers. Pinch roller Either RIGHT, or LEFT PINCH ROLL ERROR...

  • Page 33: How To Cut Off Media

    2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media How to Cut Off Media Procedure Make sure the [SET UP] light lights up. Hold down for one second or longer. Blade protection You can make the setting in the program for au- tomatic media cutoff after printing or cutting has finished.

  • Page 34: Print Heater And Dryer Settings

    2-3 Print Heater and Dryer Settings What Are the Print Heater and Dryer? This machine is equipped with two devices for heating media. You use these mainly to improve ink adhesion and dry the ink. You can adjust the temperature settings to match the type of media and printing speed. Print heater This heater is used mainly to improve ink adhesion.

  • Page 35: General Guide For The Preset Temperatures

    2-3 Print Heater and Dryer Settings General Guide for the Preset Temperatures The optimal temperature settings vary according to the type of media, differences in the print mode, and other factors. Use the following as a general guide and adjust accordingly. General Guide for Adjustment Print heater You use this mainly to improve ink adhesion and inhibit smudging.

  • Page 36: Starting Output

    2-4 Starting Output Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer When you have finished loading media and making the temperature settings for the print heater and the dryer, then follow the steps below. This procedure enables the machine to receive data from the computer and perform output. Note, however, that when you want to perform only cutting, operation that differs from the following procedure is required.

  • Page 37: Printing Test And Cleaning

    2-4 Starting Output Printing Test and Cleaning We recommend performing a printing test to check for problems such as dot drop-out before you carry out actual printing. If problems such as dot drop-out are found, clean the print heads. How to Perform a Printing Test Dot drop-out Hold down for one second or longer.

  • Page 38: If Ink Runs Out

    2-5 If Ink Runs Out Checking for Remaining Ink Procedure Press MENU INK REMAINING Press several times. Press Press to go back to the original screen. W 1200mm SETUP SHEET Amount of ink remaining: Much Cartridge slot number Little The display shows an approximate guide to the amount of remaining ink, which may differ somewhat from the actual amount remaining.

  • Page 39: If Ink Runs Out

    2-5 If Ink Runs Out If Ink Runs Out When ink runs out, a warning beep sounds and printing pauses (unless the default settings have been changed). Pull out the empty cartridge and insert a new one. Printing resumes. Procedure The slot number for the empty cartridge flashes.

  • Page 40: Performing Cutting

    2-6 Performing Cutting To Perform Cutting To perform cutting, carry out the procedure described below. If the media clamps are installed, move the media to a location where it is not clamped. Media clamp When you're performing cutting only, then if you're cutting roll media, allow the media to hang down from the rear of the machine.

  • Page 41: Performing A Cutting Test

    2-6 Performing Cutting Performing a Cutting Test For high-quality cutting, then before you perform actual cutting, we recommend carrying out a cutting test to check the cutting quality for the media. Performing a Cutting Test Rectangle Circle Hold down for one second or longer.

  • Page 43: Chapter 3 Maintenance And Adjustment

    Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment...

  • Page 44: Daily Care And Maintenance

    3-1 Daily Care and Maintenance Disposing of Discharged Ink The drain bottle collects discharged fluid. Dispose of collected material before the bottle becomes full. Switch off the sub power, then remove the bottle, being careful not to spill its contents. As soon as you remove the bottle, immediately attach the bottom plug.

  • Page 45: Cleaning

    3-1 Daily Care and Maintenance Cleaning Pinch rollers Periodically wipe away any grime. Failure to clean properly may result in the transfer of grime to the surface of media. Grit rollers Remove buildup of media and other material us- ing a brush. Never use a metal brush. Wipe away any buildup of ink or grime on the media path.

  • Page 46: Care And Maintenance Of The Print Heads

    46 "Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit" * The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replace- ment depending on use. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or Roland DG Corp. service center.

  • Page 47: When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective

    3-2 When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective Performing More Powerful Cleaning When the problems such as dot drop-out are not cleared up by the cleaning you perform by pressing (normal cleaning), try the more forceful "medium cleaning" or the even more forceful "powerful cleaning." Stronger cleaning uses up progressively more ink, and if performed too often it can damage the print heads them- selves.

  • Page 48: Cleaning The Heads Using The Cleaning Kit

    Such cleaning can be effective when carried out periodically, according to the frequency of use. If you use up the cleaning kit, purchase a new one from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or Roland DG Corp. service center.
  • Page 49 3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit Change to the print-head manual-cleaning mode. Remove any media from the platen. Switch off the sub power. Hold down and switch on the sub power. MAINTENANCE Press to choose [CLEANING]. CLEANING Press Open the front cover.
  • Page 50 3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit Remove the side cover. Open the front cover, and remove the side cover. Screws Side cover Hook Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity. Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment...
  • Page 51 3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit Clean using the cleaning stick. Be especially careful to clean away any fibrous dust (lint). Cleaning stick Be sure to clean using one of the included cleaning sticks. Never touch the nozzle surface. Gently stroke the sponge.
  • Page 52 3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit Reattach the covers and quit the manual-cleaning mode. Attach the side cover. Screws Side cover Hook CLOSE MAINTE- Press NANCE COVER After finishing cleaning, the following screen appears. Lower the loading lever and attach the maintenance cover. Screw Screws Raise the loading lever.

  • Page 53: Replacing Consumable Parts

    3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the Wiper The wiper is a component that you use when cleaning the print heads. When the TIME FOR screen displays a message like the one shown, it means the item needs to be replaced. WIPER REPLACE Replace with a new item.
  • Page 54 3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Attach a stopper. For the stopper, use a cleaning stick or the like. Install the stopper in this groove. Stopper Press The wipers move. Replace the wipers. Use the included tweezers. Detach the old wipers. Detach the hook and pull up and out. Insert the new wipers.
  • Page 55 3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Remove the stopper and reattach the side cover, and quit the wiper replacement mode. Remove the stopper. REMOVE STOPPER Stopper Attach the side cover. Screws Side cover Hook Press After the processing to quit the wiper replacement mode ends, the sub power is switched off. Perform a printing test to verify the results of the procedure.

  • Page 56: Replacing The Blade

    3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the Blade If the blade becomes dull, replace it with the included replacement blade. Be sure to perform operations as specified by these instructions, and never touch CAUTION any area not specified in the instructions. Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
  • Page 57 3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Reinstall the blade holder. If installed without supporting the screw in this way, cutting quality may become poor. Insert until the collar is flush with the surface. Screw Support it from below. Tighten the screw. Tug the blade holder upward to make sure it does not come loose.

  • Page 58: Replacing The Separating Knife

    3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the Separating Knife If the separating knife becomes dull, replace it with the included replacement blade. Be sure to perform operations as specified by these instructions, and never touch CAUTION any area not specified in the instructions. Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.

  • Page 59: When Not In Use For A Prolonged Period

    3-5 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 61: Chapter 4 Feature Reference

    Chapter 4 Feature Reference...

  • Page 62: Pausing Or Canceling Printing

    4-1 Pausing or Canceling Printing Canceling Printing Before It Finishes Procedure Press Hold down for one second or longer. Stop sending printing data from the computer. Description key pauses printing or cutting. Pressing the key a second time here resumes printing, but a hori- zontal stripe is produced at the location where printing was stopped.

  • Page 63: Setting The Location For Starting Output

    4-2 Setting the Location for Starting Output Setting the Output-start Location Procedure , and to move the cutting carriage. Align the center of the blade with the new output-start location. Press Printing area Feed-direction start location Output-start location Scan-direction start location Feed-direction Scan-direction Description...

  • Page 64: Optimizing Printing Or Cutting To Match Media Thickness

    4-3 Optimizing Printing or Cutting to Match Media Thickness Adjusting Head Height to Match Media Thickness Procedure Press MENU HEAD HEIGHT Press several times. Press HEAD HEIGHT Move the lever. High Low (Standard) Height-adjustment lever Move firmly, until it stops. Press W 1200mm Press...

  • Page 65: Correcting For Misalignment In Bidirectional Printing

    4-3 Optimizing Printing or Cutting to Match Media Thickness Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing Procedure Print a test pattern. Press MENU Press several times. ADJUST BI-DIR Press ADJUST BI-DIR to start printing. TEST PRINT Read the correction values from the test pattern. Read the correction values.
  • Page 66 4-3 Optimizing Printing or Cutting to Match Media Thickness Enter the correction values that you read. Enter correction values H1 and H2 for each setting number (SETTING NO. 1 through 4), for a total of 8 correction values. Press ADJUST BI-DIR SETTING NO.1 Press to select and...

  • Page 67: Saving Bidirectional Correction Values

    4-3 Optimizing Printing or Cutting to Match Media Thickness Saving Bidirectional Correction Values Procedure Press MENU ADJUST BI-DIR Press several times. Press ADJUST BI-DIR SAVE PRESETTING Press several times. Press SAVE to select a presetting number. PRESETTING 1 Press to save. Press to go back to the original screen.

  • Page 68: Performing Feed Correction To Alleviate Horizontal Bands And The Like

    4-3 Optimizing Printing or Cutting to Match Media Thickness Performing Feed Correction to Alleviate Horizontal Bands and the Like Procedure Print a test pattern. Press MENU Press several times. CALIBRATION Press twice. CALIBRATION to start printing. TEST PRINT Check the test pattern you printed. Gap present Correct results Overlap...
  • Page 69 4-3 Optimizing Printing or Cutting to Match Media Thickness Go back to the original screen. Press to go back to the original screen. W 1200mm Description The movement transfer of media experiences subtle changes due to the thickness of the media and the temperature of the print heater.

  • Page 70: Performing Distance Correction During Cutting

    4-3 Optimizing Printing or Cutting to Match Media Thickness Performing Distance Correction During Cutting Procedure Press MENU Press several times. CALIBRATION Press CALIBRATION Press CUTTING ADJ. Press CUTTING ADJ. FEED SETTING Press FEED SETTING to make the setting for the correction value. 0.00% 0.00% Press...

  • Page 71: Accommodating Various Kinds Of Media

    4-4 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Using Transparent Media Procedure Press MENU EDGE DETECTION Press EDGE DETECTION to select [DISABLE]. ENABLE DISABLE Press to enable the setting. Press to go back to the original screen. W 1200mm SETUP SHEET Description The machine automatically senses the leading edge and trailing edge of opaque media, but cannot sense transparent media.

  • Page 72: Speeding Up Printing For Narrow Media

    4-4 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Description You use this when ink dries poorly even when the print heater and dryer are used. Larger values produce progressively slower movement of the media, enabling you to extend the drying time accordingly. Printing time takes correspond- ingly longer.

  • Page 73: Preventing Media From Coming Loose

    4-4 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Preventing Media from Coming Loose Procedure Press MENU VACUUM POWER Press several times. Press VACUUM POWER AUTO to set the value. Press to enable the setting. Press to go back to the original screen. W 1200mm SETUP SHEET Description...

  • Page 74: Changing The Number Of Middle Pinch Rollers To Match The Media

    4-4 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Changing the Number of Middle Pinch Rollers to Match the Media This machine comes with five middle pinch rollers. Two of these are installed when the machine is shipped from the factory. These are freely detachable, so you can vary the number used according to the width and composition of the media.

  • Page 75: Printing Media That Warps Easily

    4-4 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Printing Media That Warps Easily Procedure Change the setting for the [MEDIA CLAMP] menu item to [LONG]. Press MENU MEDIA CLAMP Press several times. Press MEDIA CLAMP to select "LONG." SHORT LONG Press to enable the setting. Press to go back to the original screen.

  • Page 76: How To Load Sheet Media

    4-4 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media How to Load Sheet Media As with standard-size media, make sure of the following points when loading sheet media. Procedure Remove both shafts. If roll media is loaded, then remove the media first. Pass the media through the machine. Align the front edge of the media with the loca- tion shown in the figure.

  • Page 77: Changing How The Printer Operates

    4-5 Changing How the Printer Operates Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out Procedure MENU Press INK CONTROL Press several times. Press twice. EMPTY MODE to make the setting. STOP CONT. Press to enable the setting. Press to go back to the original screen. W 1200mm SETUP SHEET Description...

  • Page 78: Deactivating The Sleep Mode

    4-5 Changing Ho w the Printer Operates Default Setting [INTERVAL] : 30 min Deactivating the Sleep Mode Procedure Press MENU SLEEP Press several times. Press SETTING Press ENABLE DISABLE Press to select "DISABLE." Press to enable the setting. Press to go back to the original screen. W 1200mm SETUP SHEET Default Setting...

  • Page 79: Changing The Menu Language And The Units Of Measurement

    4-5 Changing Ho w the Printer Operates Description When you're performing cutting only, it may be convenient to set this feature to "ENABLE." This feeds out media according to the size of the data sent from the computer before performing cutting. This makes it unnecessary to turn the media flanges by hand to feed out media every time you perform cutting.

  • Page 80: Returning All Settings To Their Initial Values

    4-5 Changing Ho w the Printer Operates Returning All Settings to Their Initial Values Procedure Press MENU Press several times. FACTORY DEFAULT Press to execute. Stopping Media Feed After Printing Procedure Press MENU FEED FOR DRY Press several times. Press FEED FOR DRY to select "DISABLE."...

  • Page 81: Changing How The Print Heater And Dryer Operate

    4-6 Changing How the Print Heater and Dryer Operate Switching Off the Print Heater and Dryer Procedure Press PRINT DRYER to select the print heater or the dryer. to select "OFF." Press to enable the setting. Preset Actual temp . temp .
  • Page 82 4-6 Changing Ho w the Print Heater and Dr yer Operate Description This feature lowers the temperature of the print heater and the dryer when the [SETUP] light is dark. "MENU" does not lower the temperature even when the [SETUP] light is dark. "PREHEAT"...

  • Page 83: Using The Crop-Mark Feature

    4-7 Using the Crop-mark Feature To Perform Printing and Cutting Separately When you remove printed media and then reload it and perform cutting, you carry out alignment to prevent misalign- ment of the printing results and the cut lines. You do this at times such as when, for example, you perform lamination or other processing after printing, then reload the media and perform cutting.

  • Page 84: Aligning Automatically And Cutting

    4-7 Using the Cr op-mark F e atur e Aligning Automatically and Cutting When you make the setting for reading crop marks when sending cutting data from the computer, alignment is per- formed with the presence or absence of crop marks determined automatically. For information on how to make the setting, refer to the documentation for the software you're using.

  • Page 85: Aligning Manually And Cutting

    4-7 Using the Cr op-mark F e atur e To Stop Detection CANCEL CROPMARK Press DETECTION? Press Detection is stopped. Aligning Manually and Cutting Depending on the type of media, it may not be possible to detect crop marks automatically. When crop marks cannot be detected automatically, you perform alignment manually.
  • Page 86 4-7 Using the Cr op-mark F e atur e Repeat steps 1 through 3 to specify other align points as required. Send the cutting data and perform cutting. About Align Points The numbers for align points are determined with reference to the location of the base point. You cannot set an align point unless you specify a base point.

  • Page 87: Making Various Adjustments For Cutting

    4-8 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting Fine-tuning the Cutting Conditions Procedure Press FORCE to choose the cutting condition you want to 50 gf 50 gf set. to finish making the setting, and go back to the original W 1200mm screen. SETUP SHEET Description This enables you to check and verify the settings for the cutting conditions using cutting-test results.
  • Page 88 4-8 Making Various Adjustments f or Cutting Peel off rectangle 2. The blade should leave faint traces on the backing paper. The blade trace is indistinct. Increase the blade force. The blade trace is too deep and cuts into the backing paper. Reduce the blade force.

  • Page 89: Accurately Adjusting The Cutting-In Amount

    4-8 Making Various Adjustments f or Cutting Accurately Adjusting the Cutting-in Amount When you want to perform accurate and fine adjustment of 0. 1 mm the cutting-in amount, such as when cutting media with thin Min. 0mm Max. 2.5mm carrier paper, you can obtain good results by adjusting the tip of the blade.

  • Page 90: Automatically Correcting Misalignment Of The Printing And Cutting Positions

    4-8 Making Various Adjustments f or Cutting Automatically Correcting Misalignment of the Printing and Cutting Positions Procedure Execute the [ENV. MATCH] menu. Press MENU ENV. MATCH Press several times. Press to execute. When the screen shown in the figure appears, press again.

  • Page 91: Manually Correcting Misalignment Of The Printing And Cutting Positions

    4-8 Making Various Adjustments f or Cutting Manually Correcting Misalignment of the Printing and Cutting Positions Procedure Execute the [ENV. MATCH] menu. Press MENU ENV. MATCH Press several times. Press to execute. When the screen shown in the figure appears, press again.
  • Page 92 4-8 Making Various Adjustments f or Cutting Enter the adjustment value you read. Press PRINT-CUT ADJ. FEED SETTING Press FEED SETTING 0.0 mm 0.1 mm to make the setting for the correction value. Press to enable the setting for FEED SETTING. Press PRINT-CUT ADJ.

  • Page 93: Performing Maintenance

    4-9 Performing Maintenance Draining Ink and Performing Internal Washing Procedure Press MENU INK CONTROL Press several times. Press INK CONTROL Press several times. HEAD WASH Press to execute. Description This drains the ink inside the printer and washes the interior using cleaning cartridges as a preliminary for moving the printer or conducting maintenance.

  • Page 94: Printing A System Report

    4-9 P erforming Maintenance Printing a System Report Procedure Press MENU SYSTEM REPORT Press several times. to start printing. Press to go back to the original screen. W 1200mm Description This prints system information, including a list of setting values. Chapter 4 Feature Reference...

  • Page 95: Recording The Amount Of Remaining Media

    4-10 Recording the Amount of Remaining Media Displaying the Amount of Remaining Media on the Screen Procedure Press MENU SHEET REMAIN Press several times. Press SHEET REMAIN Press SET LENGTH to set the amount of media remaining. SET LENGTH Press to execute.

  • Page 96: Printing The Amount Of Remaining Media

    4-10 Recor d ing the Amount of Remaining Media Description Setting this to [ENABLE] automatically displays [SHEET REMAIN] whenever you change the media and finish setup. This makes it impossible to go on to the next operation unless you redo the setting for the amount remaining. This can be useful for keeping you from forgetting to redo the setting when you change the media.

  • Page 97: Menu List

    4-11 Menu List Main menu Press To the [HEAD CLEANING] menu MENU EDGE DETECTION p 69 EDGE DETECTION ENABLE ENABLE MENU HEAD HEIGHT p 62 HEAD HEIGHT To the [SAVE PRESETTING] menu MENU ADJUST BI-DIR pp 63,65 ADJUST BI-DIR TEST PRINT ADJUST BI-DIR SETTING NO.1 ADJUST BI-DIR...
  • Page 98 4-11 Men u List Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue LOAD PRESETTING 3 LOAD PRESETTING 2 To the [PRESETTING 1] menu To the [PRESETTING 2] menu SAVE ADJUST BI-DIR PRESETTING 1 SAVE PRESETTING To the [TEST PRINT] menu SAVE PRESETTING 8 SAVE PRESETTING 7 SAVE...
  • Page 99 4-11 Men u List Continue To the [CUTTING ADJ.] menu To the [SETTING] menu MENU CALIBRATION PRINTING ADJ. pp 66,68 CALIBRATION PRINTING ADJ. TEST PRINT PRINTING ADJ. SETTING SETTING 0.00% 0.00% To the [TEST PRINT] menu To the [SCAN SETTING] menu CALIBRATION CUTTING ADJ.
  • Page 100 4-11 Men u List Continue MENU p 78 FACTORY DEFAULT MENU p 92 SYSTEM REPORT MENU pp 88, 89 ENV. MATCH MENU PREFEED p 76 PREFEED DISABLE DISABLE MENU CUTTING PRIOR p 87 CUTTING PRIOR COMMAND COMMAND MENU pp 54, 56 REPLACE KNIFE MENU MEDIA CLAMP...

  • Page 101: Language And Unit Menu

    4-11 Men u List Language and Unit Menu Hold down and switch on the sub power. MENU LANGUAGE p 77 ENGLISH LENGTH UNIT p 77 TEMP UNIT p 77 ˚C ˚C SETUP SHEET Cutting Configuration Menu Press FORCE SPEED OFFSET UP-SPEED p 85 50 gf...

  • Page 102: Heater Configuration Menu

    4-11 Men u List Heater Configuration Menu Press PRINT 35 25 pp 32, 79 DRYER 35 25 Chapter 4 Feature Reference...

  • Page 103: Chapter 5 What To Do If

    Chapter 5 What to Do If...

  • Page 104: The Machine Doesn't Run

    5-1 The Machine Doesn't Run. The Printer Unit Doesn't Run. The Print Heater and Dryer Don't Warm Up. Is the power switched on? Is media loaded? Switch on the printer's main power, then press the sub power The print heater does not get hot when the [SETUP] light is switch and make sure the POWER light comes on.

  • Page 105: Attractive Printing/Cutting Is Impossible

    5-2 Attractive Printing/Cutting Is Impossible Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes. prove printing quality. p 106 "Media Wrinkles or Shrinks, or Feed Is Unstable." p 72 "Changing the Number of Middle Pinch Rollers to Match the Media" Do the print heads show dot drop-out? Carry out a printing test and make sure no dot drop-out Colors Are Unstable or Une ven occurs.

  • Page 106: Cutting Is Misaligned Or Skewed

    5-2 Attractive Printing/Cutting Is Impossible humidity). Execute [ENV. MATCH] to adjust the machine to Are the print heads dirty? match the operating environment. The following may cause ink to drip on the media during p 88 "Automatically Correcting Misalignment of the Printing and Cutting Position" printing.

  • Page 107: The Media Jams

    5-3 The Media Jams 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 110 [MOTOR ERROR TURN OFF POWER]. Is the media warped or wrinkled? Many factors can cause warping or wrinkling.

  • Page 108: Media Wrinkles Or Shrinks, Or Feed Is Unstable

    5-4 Media Wrinkles or Shrinks, or Feed Is Unstable A variety of problems can occur if the media feed is not Is the media too thick? smooth. This can cause such problems as poor printing quality, contact with the media by the print heads, mis- Media that is too thick may not only cause unstable feed, aligned positioning, or media jams.

  • Page 109: The Print Heads Stopped Moving

    If the heads still do not move, carry out the following emer- gency response measure, then contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or Roland DG Corp. service cen- ter. 1. Switch off the main power and detach the right side cover.

  • Page 110: If A Message Appears

    5-6 If 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. [CLOSE THE COVER] Close the front cover and the left and right side covers. For safety, the carriage doe not operate while a cover is open.

  • Page 111: If An Error Message Appears

    To continue performing output without correcting this, press dor or the nearest Roland DG Corp. service center. . At this time, the portion extending beyond the print- ing or cutting area is not output. To stop output, stop send- ing data from the computer, then raise the loading lever.
  • Page 112 After you switch off the power, inform your authorized Next, eliminate the cause of the error, then immediately Roland DG Corp. dealer or Roland DG Corp. service cen- switch on the sub power. If the machine is allowed to stand ter of the number that appeared on the display.

  • Page 113: Chapter 6 Specifications

    Chapter 6 Specifications...

  • Page 114: Usable Media

    6-1 Usable Media Conditions for Usable Media Use genuine media from Roland DG Corp. Media width 8-5/16 to 54 inches (210 to 1371 mm) A) Cuttable media thickness 0.08 to 0.22 mm (3.2 to 8.6 mil) (depending on media composition) B) Maximum media thickness (including backing paper) Printing only : 1.0 mm (39 mil)

  • Page 115: Printing/Cutting Area

    6-2 Printing/Cutting Area Maximum area The printing or cutting area along the horizontal plane (the direction in which the carriage moves) is determined by the position of the pinch rollers. Max. 1346 mm 90 mm Printing or cutting area Max. 24998 mm 10 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 10 mm Pinch roller...

  • Page 116: The Media-Cutoff Location During Continuous Printing

    6-2 Printing/Cutting Area The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing When a media-cutoff command is sent from the computer, the cutoff location on the media is as shown in the figure below. Second page 80 mm Location where separated Margin (setting on the computer) First page Chapter 6 Specifications...

  • Page 117: About The Blade

    6-3 About the Blade The cutting conditions and the service life of the blade change according to the media and the operating environment, even when using identical blades. The service life also differs according to the type of blade. A rough guide is shown below.

  • Page 118: Locations Of The Power Rating And Serial Number Labels

    6-4 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Serial Number This is require when you seek maintenance, servicing, or support. Never peel off the label or let it get dirty. Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the require- ments for voltage, frequency, and amperage given here.

  • Page 119: Specifications

    6-5 Specifications SP-540V Printing/Cutting method Piezo ink-jet method/media-moving method Acceptable media widths 210 to 1371 mm (8-5/16 to 54 in.) (*1) Printing/Cutting width Maximum 1346 mm (53 in.) Ink cartridges Capacity 220 cc ±5 cc Color Four colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) Printing resolution (Printing dot resolution) Maximum 1440 dpi Acceptable tool...
  • Page 120 The length of printing or cutting is subject to the limitations of the program or driver. At Roland SV-G-1270G, print travel: 1 m Preset temperature for the print heater: 37˚C (98°F), preset temperature for the dryer: 40˚C (104°F) Temperature: 25°C (77°F), humidity: 50% At Roland SV-G-1270G, print travel: 1 m Temperature: 25°C (77°F), humidity: 50%...
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