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Roland VersaUV LEC-300 User Manual

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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 The authorized representative in the EU: Roland DG Corporation, German Office Halskestr. 7, 47877 Willich,Germany ® ® As an E Partner, Roland DG Corp. has determined that this product meets the E guidelines for NERGY NERGY ® energy efficiency. The International E...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents To Ensure Safe Use ........................4 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ....................11 Important Notes on Handling and Use ..................18 Printer Unit ..........................18 Ink Cartridges ........................... 19 Chapter 1 Introduction ........................21 1-1 Features of the Machine ....................22 Features of the Machine ................................22 Features of ECO-UV inks ................................22 1-2 Part Names and Functions ....................
  • Page 4 Contents 4-3 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit ..................59 When the Cleaning Kit Becomes Necessary ........................59 How to Perform Cleaning .................................59 4-4 Replacing Consumable Parts ..................... 65 Replacing the Wipers .................................65 Replacing the Blade ..................................68 Replacing the Separating Knife ..............................70 4-5 Maintenance Tasks for White Ink ..................
  • Page 5 7-3 About the Blade ........................ 141 7-4 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ..........142 7-5 Specifications ........................143 Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2008-2009 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 Be sure to follow the operation procedures Exercise caution to avoid being pinched or described in this documentation. Never becoming caught. allow anyone unfamiliar with the usage or Inadvertent contact with certain areas may handling of the machine to touch it.
  • Page 8 Contact your ventilation ports may result in fire or electrical authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. shock. If anything gets inside, immediately disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp.
  • Page 9 To Ensure Safe Use Important notes about the power cord, plug, and electrical outlet Never place any object on top or subject Never allow to get wet. to damage. Never bend or twist with undue force. Never make hot. Never pull with undue force. Dust may cause fire.
  • Page 10 To Ensure Safe Use Ink, cleaning fluid, and discharged fluid are flammable and toxic WARNING CAUTION Keep open flame away from the work Ensure adequate ventilation for the work area. area. Ink and discharged fluid are flammable. Failing to perform ventilation may result in a health hazard or danger of combustion due to ink fumes.
  • Page 11 To Ensure Safe Use This machine weighs 210 kg (463 lb.). Media weighs 20 kg (44 lb.). WARNING WARNING Install the machine in a location that is Be sure to lock the stand's casters. level, stable, and able to bear the weight If the machine should begin to topple, a major of the machine.
  • Page 12 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. Flammable Ink and discharged fluid are flammable.

  • Page 13: 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 ATTENTION en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.
  • Page 14 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L'utilisation incorrecte peut causer des blessures ATTENTION S'assurer de suivre les procédures Ne jamais tenter de démonter, de réparer d'utilisation décrites dans la documenta- ou de modifier l'appareil. tion. Ne jamais permettre à quiconque Le non-respect de cette consigne risque de ne connaît pas le fonctionnement ou la provoquer un incendie, un choc électrique ou manutention de l’appareil de le toucher.
  • Page 15 Communiquer avec le représentant le câble d'alimentation et communiquer avec Roland DG Corp. Autorisé. le représentant Roland DG Corp. autorisé. Ne jamais placer d'objet inflammable à proximité de l'appareil. Ne jamais util- iser de produit inflammable en aérosol à...
  • Page 16 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 le Ne jamais laisser l'eau toucher le câble, câble, sur la fiche ou sur la prise car la fiche ou la prise.
  • Page 17 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L'encre, les liquides nettoyants et les liquides usées sont inflammables et toxiques PRUDENCE ATTENTION S'assurer que le lieu de travail est bien Ne pas approcher une flamme nue de aéré. l'espace de travail. L'absence d'aération adéquate peut créer L'encre et les liquides usés sont inflam- une situation dangereuse pour la santé...
  • Page 18 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Le poids de cet appareil est de 210 kg (463 lb.) Le poids du support est de 20 kg (44 lb.) ATTENTION ATTENTION Installer l'appareil à un endroit stable et S'assurer de verrouiller les roulettes de plat et capable de supporter son poids.
  • Page 19 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Vignettes d'avertissement Des vignettes d'avertissement sont apposées pour qu'il soit facile de repérer les zones dangere- uses. La signification des vignettes est donnée ci-dessous. Respecter les avertissements. Ne jamais retirer les vignettes et ne pas les laisser s'encrasser. Inflammable L'encre et les liquides usés sont inflamma- bles.

  • Page 20: 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 them may not only result in loss of performance, but may also cause malfunction or breakdown. Printer Unit This machine is a precision device.

  • Page 21: Ink Cartridges

    Important Notes on Handling and Use 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.

  • Page 23: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction...

  • Page 24: Features Of The Machine

    1-1 Features of the Machine Features of the Machine What's the LEC-300? The LEC-300 is a printer that performs high-quality printing using ultraviolet (UV) inks and is equipped with a cutting feature. Not only can you use the unit as either a printer or a cutting machine, but you can also perform printing followed immediately by cutting.

  • Page 25: Part Names And Functions

    1-2 Part Names and Functions Printer Unit Front cover Side cover Loading lever Be sure to close this when you You remove this when you You operate this when perform printing. perform maintenance. you load media. Operation panel You use this to perform vari- Maintenance cover ous operations.
  • Page 26 1-2 Part Names and Functions Print-head carriage Cutting carriage The print heads are inside this. The blade and the separating knife are inside here. UV emitter This is the ultraviolet (UV) LED. It emits light only during printing. Grit patterns These indicate the locations of the grit rollers.

  • Page 27: Operation Panel

    1-2 Part Names and Functions Operation Panel BUSY light This lights up during printing and other such operations. Display screen This displays various setting menus and other informa- BASE POINT key tion. You use this when you want to set the print-start loca- tion.

  • Page 28: Media Take-Up System

    1-2 Part Names and Functions Media Take-up System MANUAL switch AUTO switch You use this when you want to operate This makes the direction of ro- the media take-up system manually. tation for take-up during print- ing change automatically. Take-up cable This is connected to the printer.

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Basic Operation

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation...

  • Page 30: Before Starting The Day's Work

    2-1 Before Starting the Day's Work Before Starting the Day's Work The ingredients in white ink tend to settle. Each day, before starting the day's operations, be sure to carry out the follow- ing steps. Allowing the ink to stand without carrying out these steps can cause the settled material to harden, resulting in malfunction or other problems.

  • Page 31: Switching The Power On And Off

    2-2 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 is finished, switch off the sub power. You also flip down the loading lever to the rear of the machine. Leave the main power switch ...

  • Page 32: The Power-Saving Feature

    2-2 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. You can change the setting for the time of the shift to the sleep mode.

  • Page 33: Loading And Cutting Off Media

    2-3 Loading and Cutting Off Media Loading Media Media may be of one of two types: media wound onto a paper tube (called “roll media”) and media not rolled in this way (called “sheet media”). This section explains how to load media, using roll media as an example. For information on how to load sheet media, refer to the page indicated below.
  • Page 34 2-3 Loading and Cutting Off Media  Detach the rear cover.  Place the roll media on the shafts and position its left and right edges to match the grit patterns. Be sure to ensure the media is within this range.
  • Page 35 2-3 Loading and Cutting Off Media  Attach the rear cover.  Pass the leading edge of the media between the grit rollers and the pinch rollers, and feed it out as far as the platen. Platen Pinch roller Grit roller Chapter 2 Basic Operation...
  • Page 36 2-3 Loading and Cutting Off Media  Make sure both edges of the media are above the grit rollers, then place pinch rollers over all grit rollers covered by the media. Placing the pinch rollers inside each of the grit patterns ensures that they are positioned above the grit rollers. Be sure to place the left and right pinch rollers at the edges of the media.
  • Page 37 2-3 Loading and Cutting Off Media Secure the media in place so that it is without slack.  Hold the media at the center and pull it out, being sure to keep it straight. Make sure all areas of the media are taut. Not OK ...
  • Page 38 2-3 Loading and Cutting Off Media Clamp the edges of the media with the media clamp.  Move the media clamps as shown in the figure below. Left media clamps Right media clamps Line up the edge of the media with Line up the edge of the media with the centers of the holes.
  • Page 39 2-3 Loading and Cutting Off Media Important Note When Using the Media Clamps  Insert the media clamps firmly all the way until they engage with an audible click, and make sure they will not come loose. Incorrect mounting may cause the media to catch or snag and make correct printing impossible, or may lead to malfunction or poor printing quality.

  • Page 40: Cutting Off The Media

    2-3 Loading and Cutting Off Media Cutting Off the Media Procedure  Close the front cover. Make sure lights up.  Hold down for one second or longer The media is cut off. The cutoff location on the media is as shown in the figure below. Blade The media is fed protector...

  • Page 41: Starting Printing

    2-4 Starting Printing Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer When you have finished loading media, then follow the steps below. This procedure enables the machine to receive data from the computer and perform output. When printing data that includes cutting paths is received, you can also carry out cutting immediately after performing printing.

  • Page 42: Printing Tests And Cleaning

    2-4 Starting Printing Printing Tests 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 Printing test Dot drop-out Hold down for one...
  • Page 43 2-4 Starting Printing How to Perform Cleaning When a printing test reveals dot drop-out or the like, perform cleaning for just the group of heads that is incapable of correct printing. Compared with performing cleaning for all heads, this can reduce the amount of ink consumed. Procedure ...

  • Page 44: If Ink Runs Out

    2-5 If Ink Runs Out Checking for Remaining Ink Procedure  Press MENU Press several times. INK REMAINING  Press  Press W 736mm Press to go back to the original screen. SETUP SHEET ROLL Amount of ink remaining Much Little The display shows an approximate guide to the amount of remaining ink, which may differ somewhat from the actual amount remaining.

  • Page 45: 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 ink cartridge and insert a new one. Printing resumes. Procedure ...

  • Page 46: Performing Cutting

    2-6 Performing Cutting To Perform Cutting To perform cutting, carry out the procedure described below.  Move the media clamps to locations where they don’t clamp the media. Alternatively, remove the media clamps. Media clamps  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 47: Performing A Cutting Test

    2-6 Performing Cutting Hints and Tips for Cutting  Setting the [PREFEED] menu item to “ENABLE” makes the machine automatically feed out media and take it up again before cutting. This makes it unnecessary to run out media to the rear of the machine before the operation.

  • Page 48: Making The Setting For Blade Force

    2-6 Performing Cutting Making the Setting for Blade Force Procedure  Press FORCE to enter the value. 50gf 60gf  Press to finish making the setting, and go back to the W 736mm original screen. SETUP SHEET ROLL Pressing enters the cutting configuration menu. You can also make the settings for other cutting conditions in ad- dition to the blade force.

  • Page 49: Chapter 3 Operation Of The Media Take-Up System

    Chapter 3 Operation of the Media Take-up System...

  • Page 50: The Media Take-Up System

    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 or Roland DG Corp. Chapter 3 Operation of the Media Take-up System...

  • Page 51: Using The Media Take-Up System

    3-2 Using the Media Take-up System Loading Roll Media Pass the media through the printer.  Move the dancer roller toward the rear. Dancer roller  Load the roll media.  P. 31, "Loading Media"  Pull back the loading lever. The media is secured in place.
  • Page 52 3-2 Using the Media Take-up System  Fasten the media in place with tape at three locations (the center and both edges) so that the media is not at an angle. Take-up with outward curl Fasten first. Paper tube Adhesive tape (3 places) Take-up with inward curl Fasten first.
  • Page 53 3-2 Using the Media Take-up System  Make sure the media is stretched taut, and press CHECK TAKE-UP SETTING The screen shown in the figure appears.  Make the setting for the AUTO switch on the take-up unit. Take-up with outward curl Ensure there is no slack.

  • Page 54: Removing Taken-Up Media

    3-2 Using the Media Take-up System To Take up Media Manually You can take up media by using the MANUAL switch. However, never operate the MANUAL switch while the loading lever is pulled back. Doing so may cause the media to be pulled with excessive force, actuating the protective feature and resulting in an error.

  • Page 55: Chapter 4 Maintenance And Adjustment

    Chapter 4 Maintenance and Adjustment...

  • Page 56: Daily Care And Maintenance

    4-1 Daily Care and Maintenance Disposing of Discharged Ink The drain bottle collects discharged fluid. Dispose of collected material before the bottle becomes full. The message shown in the figure appears when a certain amount of discharged fluid has collected in the bottle. Follow the procedure below to discard the discharged fluid.
  • Page 57 4-1 Dairy Care and Maintenance Attach the emptied bottle and reset the discharged-fluid count.  Attach the emptied bottle.  Press RESET DRAIN COUNTER  Press a second time. MAINTENANCE DRAIN BOTTLE  Press W 736mm Press to go back to the original screen. SETUP SHEET ROLL WARNING...

  • Page 58: Cleaning

     P. 59, "Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit" Note: The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replacement depending on use. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Chapter 4 Maintenance and Adjustment...

  • Page 59: When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective

    4-2 When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective Performing More Powerful Cleaning When the problems such as dot drop-out are not cleared up by the "normal cleaning," try the more forceful "medium clean- ing" or the even more forceful "powerful cleaning." Note, however, that this consumes more ink than "normal cleaning," and too-frequent use may damage the print heads themselves.

  • Page 60: When Powerful Cleaning Is Not Effective

    4-2 When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective  Check the drain bottle. If the amount of discharged fluid is near the upper-limit line, then remove the bottle, discard the collected fluid, and reattach the bottle.  P. 54, "Disposing of Discharged Ink," step ...

  • Page 61: Cleaning Using The Cleaning Kit

    Clean the UV emitter using the cleaning kit.  If you use up the cleaning kit, purchase a new one from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.  The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replacement depending on use.
  • Page 62 4-3 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit Change to the print-head manual-cleaning mode.  Remove any media.  Press MENU Press several times. SUB MENU  Press SUB MENU Press MAINTENANCE Press  Press MAINTENANCE CLEANING  Open the front cover and remove the maintenance cover. OPEN MAINTE- NANCE COVER Screws...
  • Page 63 4-3 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit  Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity.  Preparations are complete when this screen appears. FINISHED? Chapter 4 Maintenance and Adjustment...
  • Page 64 4-3 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit Clean using the cleaning stick. Be especially careful to clean away any fibrous dust (lint).  Moisten the cleaning stick with the cleaning liquid.  Perform cleaning in the sequence shown in the figure below. Never touch the nozzle surface.
  • Page 65 4-3 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit  Apply commercially available glass cleaner to the cleaning stick. Use a new cleaning stick.  Clean the locations shown in the figure. Area to clean Chapter 4 Maintenance and Adjustment...
  • Page 66 4-3 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit Quit the manual cleaning mode.  Press CLOSE SIDE COVER The screen shown in the figure appears.  Attach the side cover. Screws Press Side cover Screws Hook  Close the front cover. CLOSE FRONT COVER ...

  • Page 67: Replacing Consumable Parts

    4-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the Wipers The wipers are components that you use when cleaning the TIME FOR print heads. When the screen displays a message like the one WIPER REPLACE shown, it means the item needs to be replaced. Replace with Press new items.
  • Page 68 4-4 Replacing Consumable Parts  Preparations are complete when this screen appears. FINISHED? Replace the wipers. Use the included tweezers.  Detach the old wipers. Detach the hook and pull up and out.  Insert the new wipers. Felt surface toward the rear Rubber surface toward the front...
  • Page 69 4-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Quit the [REPLACE WIPER] menu.  Press CLOSE SIDE COVER Screws  Attach the side cover. Side cover Screws Hook  Press CLEANING... >> After the process to quit the wiper replacement mode, the screen shown in the figure appears.

  • Page 70: Replacing The Blade

    4-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the Blade If the blade becomes dull, replace it with the included replacement blade. CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified by these instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions. Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
  • Page 71 4-4 Replacing Consumable Parts  Remove the old blade. Press this pin Blade holder Old blade  Install a new blade. Blade holder New blade  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.

  • Page 72: Replacing The Separating Knife

    4-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the Separating Knife If the separating knife becomes dull, replace it with the included replacement knife. CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified by these instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions. Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
  • Page 73 4-4 Replacing Consumable Parts  Slowly insert it into the groove.  Tighten the screw. Take care to ensure that the knife does not slip out of position at this time. Quit the blade replacement mode.  Close the front cover. MAINTENANCE Press REPLACE KNIFE...

  • Page 74: Maintenance Tasks For White Ink

    4-5 Maintenance Tasks for White Ink Maintenance Tasks for White Ink The ingredients in white ink tend to settle. Periodic maintenance is required, because allowing the ink to stand without carrying out these steps can cause the settled material to harden, resulting in malfunc- tion or other problems.
  • Page 75 4-5 Maintenance Tasks for White Ink  Remove the SOL INK cleaning cartridges from slots 5 and 6. REMOVE CL‑LIQUID 1 2 3 4 5 6   Carry out steps as many times as indicated by the on-screen messages. ＲＥＮＥＷＩＮＧ　ＩＮＫ．．．...

  • Page 76: When Not In Use For A Prolonged Period

    4-6 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period Keep Performing Maintenance Switch on the power once every two weeks. Switch on the sub power once every two weeks. When you turn on the power, the machine automatically performs some operations such as those to keep the print heads from drying out.

  • Page 77: When Moving The Unit

    4-7 When Moving the Unit Procedures from Preparing to Move Through Reinstalling To move the machine, you must completely drain all ink inside the machine and secure the print heads in place with pack- ing materials to protect them. Attempting to move the machine without first doing this may result in damage to internal components due to leaking ink or damage to the heads.
  • Page 78 4-7 When Moving the Unit Secure the print heads in place.  Remove the drain bottle and detach the drain-bottle stand. Then attach the drain-tube cover.  Flip the loading lever to the rear.  Secure the print heads in place using the packing material. ...

  • Page 79: Chapter 5 Feature Reference

    Chapter 5 Feature Reference...

  • Page 80: Pausing Or Canceling Output

    5-1 Pausing or Canceling Output Canceling Output Before It Finishes Procedure  Press  Hold down for one second or longer.  Stop sending output data from the computer. Description pauses output. Pressing a second time here resumes printing, but a horizontal stripe is produced at the location where printing was stopped.

  • Page 81: Setting The Print-Start Position

    5-2 Setting the Print-start Position Setting the Print-start Position Procedure  move the cutting carriage. Align the center of the blade with the new print- start position. Printing area Print-start position Feed-direction Scan-direction start position start position  Press  W 600mm This indicates that the printing-start position has been set.

  • Page 82: Accommodating Various Kinds Of Media

    5-3 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Using Transparent Media Procedure  Press MENU MENU Press several times . SUB MENU SUB MENU  Press twice. EDGE DETECTION to select "DISABLE." ENABLE DISABLE  Press to enable the setting. SETUP SHEET ROLL The settings are changed and the screen shown in the figure appears.

  • Page 83: Speeding Up Printing For Narrow Media

    5-3 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Speeding Up Printing for Narrow Media Procedure  Press MENU Press several times. SUB MENU  Press SUB MENU Press several times. FULL WIDTH S  Press FULL WIDTH S to select "SHEET" or "OFF." FULL Press to enable the setting.

  • Page 84: Preventing Soiling Of The Media And Dot Drop-Out During Printing

    5-3 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Preventing Soiling of the Media and Dot Drop-out During Printing Procedure  Press MENU Press several times. SUB MENU  Press SUB MENU Press several times. PERIODIC CL.  Press PERIODIC CL . to select a value from "5 min" to "990 min," or NONE 10 min "PAGE."...
  • Page 85 5-3 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Replace the short media clamps with the long ones.  Remove the short media clamps. Pull back while hold- Push ing down the area. here.  Attach the long media clamps. Insert until it clicks into place.

  • Page 86: How To Load Sheet Media

    5-3 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. ...

  • Page 87: Changing How The Printer Operates

    5-4 Changing How the Printer Operates Executing Environment Matching Automatically Procedure  Press MENU Press several times. CUTTING MENU  Press CUTTING MENU Press AUTO ENV. MATCH  Press AUTO ENV. MATCH to select "ENABLE." DISABLE ENABLE Press to enable the setting. ...

  • Page 88: Setting The Interval Until Activation Of The Sleep Mode

    5-4 Changing How the Printer Operates Description This lets you change, according to your purpose, the operation that takes place when an ink cartridge is empty. "STOP" immediately pauses operation when a cartridge becomes empty. Because pausing printing in progress may make colors uneven, it is best to ensure a sufficient amount of remaining ink before you begin printing.

  • Page 89: Deactivating The Sleep Mode

    5-4 Changing How the Printer Operates Deactivating the Sleep Mode Procedure  Press MENU Press several times. SUB MENU  Press SUB MENU Press several times. SLEEP  Press SLEEP Press SETTING  Press SETTING to select "DISABLE." ENABLE DISABLE Press to enable the setting.

  • Page 90: Returning All Settings To Their Initial Values

    5-4 Changing How the Printer Operates Returning All Settings to Their Initial Values Procedure  Press MENU Press several times. SUB MENU  Press SUB MENU Press several times. FACTORY DEFAULT Press to execute. Description This menu item returns all settings to the same as their factory defaults. However, the settings for [MENU LANGUAGE], [LENGTH UNIT], and [TEMP.

  • Page 91: Optimizing Printing To Match Media Thickness

    5-5 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Adjusting Head Height to Match Media Thickness Procedure  Press MENU Press several times. HEAD HEIGHT  Press HEAD HEIGHT  Open the front cover. Move the lever to adjust the height of HIGH the head.

  • Page 92: Correcting For Misalignment In Bidirectional Printing

    5-5 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing Procedure Print a test pattern.  Press MENU Press ADJUST BI-DIR  Press ADJUST BI-DIR Press to start printing. TEST PRINT Read the correction values from the test pattern. Choose the value that produc- es the least misalignment.

  • Page 93: Correcting For Misalignment In Bidirectional Printing More Precisely

    5-5 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely Procedure Print a test pattern.  Press MENU Press ADJUST BI-DIR  Press ADJUST BI-DIR Press DETAIL SETTING  Press DETAIL SETING Press to start printing. TEST PRINT Read the correction values from the test pattern.
  • Page 94 5-5 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness  Press DETAIL SETTING SETTING NO.2  Press to select. Use to set the correc- tion value. Press to finish making the settings for [SETTING NO.2].  Press DETAIL SETTING SETTING NO.3  Press to select.

  • Page 95: Performing Feed Correction To Alleviate Horizontal Bands And The Like

    5-5 Optimizing Printing 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 CALIBRATION Press to start printing. TEST PRINT Read the correction values from the test pattern. In the printing example shown below, "-0.40"...

  • Page 96: Performing Distance Correction During Cutting

    5-5 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness To make the setting for the correction value even more accurate, we recommend carrying out the following before printing the test pattern.  After loading the media, use to feed out the media by about one meter. "...
  • Page 97 5-5 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Description The movement distance for the media changes subtly depending on the media's thickness. This means that the length of a line when cut may differ from the length setting in the data. You enter a correction value when you want to align the lengths of cut lines precisely.

  • Page 98: Making Various Adjustments For Cutting

    5-6 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting Making the Cutting Conditions Set on the Machine Take Precedence Procedure  Press MENU Press several times. CUTTING MENU  Press CUTTING MENU Press twice. CUTTING PRIOR  Press CUTTING PRIOR to select "MENU." COMMAND MENU Press...
  • Page 99 5-6 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting Evaluating the Results of a Cutting Test  Check the shape of the test pattern. The cut shape is distorted. Reduce the cutting speed.  Peel off circle 1. Circle 1 Rectangle 2 also peels off. Increase the blade force.

  • Page 100: Adjusting The Cutting-In Amount

    5-6 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting Adjusting the Cutting-in Amount Min. 0 mm Max. 2.5 mm When you want to perform accurate and fine adjustment of the cutting-in amount, such as when cutting media with thin carrier Amount of blade paper, you can obtain good results by adjusting the tip of the extension blade.
  • Page 101 5-6 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting Execute the [CUT TEST PRINT] menu item.  Press MENU CUT TEST PRINT Press  Press PERFORMING TEST PRINT Printing like that shown in the figure is performed. Test print MENU CUT TEST PRINT Perform a cutting test overtop the printing test.

  • Page 102: Preventing Pulling Of The Media With Undue Force When Performing Cutting Only

    5-6 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting  Press  Press  Open the front cover.  Check the results of the cutting test. Adjustment is complete when optimal results are obtained. If further adjustment is needed, go back to step ...

  • Page 103: Correcting Misalignment Of The Printing And Cutting Positions

    5-6 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting Correcting Misalignment of the Printing and Cutting Positions Procedure Check the setting for the [AUTO ENV. MATCH] menu item. Make sure the [AUTO ENV. MATCH] menu item is set to "ENABLE." P. 85, "Executing Environment Matching Automatically" Execute the [ADJUST BI-DIR] menu item.
  • Page 104 5-6 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting Print and cut a test pattern for setting the correction values. Press PRINT - CUT ADJ. Press to execute TEST PRINT 2 From the test pattern, read the value at the location. Cutting line Test pattern Check the value on the [SCAN] side.
  • Page 105 5-6 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting Description You perform this when printing followed immediately by cutting yields positioning for printing and cutting that is slightly misaligned. You print alignment marks, perform detection of the printed marks, and correct the discrepancy. Subtle misalignment between the printing and cutting positions may occur due to the thickness of the media or the head height.

  • Page 106: Performing Printing And Cutting Separately

    5-7 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately To Perform Printing and Cutting Separately When you remove printed media and then reload it and perform cutting, you carry out alignment to prevent misalignment 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 107: Aligning Automatically And Cutting

    5-7 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately Aligning Automatically and Cutting When you make the setting for reading crop marks when sending cutting data from the computer, alignment is performed 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 RIP you're using. Procedure ...

  • Page 108: Aligning Manually And Cutting

    5-7 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately To Quit Detection and Start Cutting  Press CANCEL CROPMARK DETECTION? Crop-mark detection stops. Depending on the content of the data, some time may pass before detection actually stops.  Press This stops detection and starts cutting. ...
  • Page 109 5-7 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately    Repeat steps through 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 110: Correcting Misalignment For Printing And Cutting When Using Crop Marks

    5-7 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately Correcting Misalignment for Printing and Cutting When Using Crop Marks Procedure Check the setting for the [AUTO ENV. MATCH] menu item. Make sure the [AUTO ENV. MATCH] menu item is set to "ENABLE."  P. 85, "Executing Environment Matching Automatically" Execute the [ADJUST BI-DIR] menu item.
  • Page 111 5-7 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately From the test pattern, read the correction value at the location. Check the value on Test pattern Cutting line the [SCAN] side. +2.0 -2.0 Correction-value scale +1.5 -1.5 -1.0 +0.5 -0.5 Check the value on Scan direction the [FEED] side.

  • Page 112: Using Gloss Ink

    5-8 Using Gloss Ink 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 enhancing 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.

  • Page 113: Saving The Printer Settings To Match The Media

    5-9 Saving the Printer Settings to Match the Media Saving Optimized Media Settings As Preset Values Procedure  Press MENU PRESET  Press Press  Press to select any one from "NAME1" to "NAME8." Press to save.  The present menu settings are saved in the preset you chose in step ...

  • Page 114: Loading A Saved Preset

    5-9 Saving the Printer Settings to Match the Media Loading a Saved Preset Procedure  Press MENU PRESET  Press twice. LOAD to select the name of a preset you want to NAME1 load.  Press to load. SETUP SHEET ROLL The settings are changed and the screen shown in the figure appears.

  • Page 115: Making The Network Settings

    5-10 Making the Network Settings Setting the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Etc. Procedure  Press MENU Press several times. SYSTEM INFO.  Press SYSTEM INFO. Press NETWORK  Press NETWORK to choose the item whose setting you want to IP ADDRESS make.

  • Page 116: Viewing Information About The Media And The System

    5-11 Viewing Information about the Media and the System Displaying the Amount of Media Remaining Procedure  Press MENU Press several times. SHEET REMAIN  Press SHEET REMAIN Press SET LENGTH  Press SET LENGTH to set the amount of media remaining. 0.0 m 25.0 m Press...

  • Page 117: Printing The Amount Of Remaining Media

    5-11 Viewing Information about the Media and the System 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 118: Printing A System Report

    5-11 Viewing Information about the Media and the System Printing a System Report Procedure  Press MENU Press several times. SUB MENU  Press SUB MENU Press several times. SYSTEM REPORT Press to start printing.  Press W 736mm Press to go back to the original screen.

  • Page 119: Viewing The Network Settings

    5-11 Viewing Information about the Media and the System Viewing the Network Settings Procedure  Press MENU Press several times. SYSTEM INFO.  Press SYSTEM INFO. Press NETWORK  Press NETWORK to choose the information you want to view. IP ADDRESS ...

  • Page 120: Performing Maintenance

    5-12 Performing Maintenance Draining Ink and Performing Internal Washing Procedure  Press MENU Press several times. SUB MENU  Press SUB MENU Press twice. INK CONTROL  Press INK CONTROL Press twice. HEAD WASH Press to execute. Description This drains the ink inside the printer and washes the interior using cleaning SOL INK cartridges as a preliminary for moving the printer or conducting maintenance.

  • Page 121: Menu List

    5-13 Menu List Main Menu Press To the [CUT TEST PRINT] menu To the [NAME8] menu To the [NAME] menu MENU PRESET LOAD PRESET LOAD NAME1 LOAD NAME2 LOAD NAME3 LOAD NAME4 LOAD NAME5 LOAD NAME6 LOAD NAME7 LOAD NAME8 To the [NAME1] menu To the [NAME8] menu PRESET...
  • Page 122 5-13 Menu List Continued Continued Continued To the [NAME8] menu PRESET NAME NAME NAME NAME1 To the [LOAD] menu NAME NAME NAME2 NAME NAME NAME3 NAME NAME NAME4 NAME NAME NAME5 NAME NAME NAME6 NAME NAME NAME7 NAME NAME NAME8 To the [NAME1] menu To the [DETAIL SETTING] menu MENU...
  • Page 123 5-13 Menu List Continued MENU HEAD HEIGHT HEAD HEIGHT To the [MAINTENANCE] menu MENU SUB MENU EDGE DETECTION SUB MENU EDGE DETECTION ENABLE ENABLE SUB MENU VACUUM POWER. VACUUM POWER AUTO AUTO SUB MENU FULL WIDTH S FULL WIDTH S FULL FULL SUB MENU...
  • Page 124 5-13 Menu List Continued To the [NETWORK] menu MENU SYSTEM INFO . MODEL SYSTEM INFO . MODEL LEC-300 SYSTEM INFO . SERIAL NO . SERIAL NO . ZS00001 SYSTEM INFO . ECO-UV C M Y K Gl W SYSTEM INFO . FIRMWARE FIRMWARE Ver.1.00...
  • Page 125 5-13 Menu List Continued (*1) To the [TEST PRINT 2] menu To the [AUTO ENV. MATCH] menu (*1) MENU CUTTING MENU PRINT-CUT ADJ. Holding down ,and pressing CUTTING MENU PRINT-CUT ADJ. TEST PRINT displays this menu. PRINT-CUT ADJ. F : +0.00 0.00 m SETTING S : +0.00...

  • Page 126: Language And Unit Menu

    5-13 Menu List Language and Unit Menu Hold down and switch on the sub power. MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH LENGTH UNIT TEMP UNIT Cleaning Menu Hold down for one second or longer. Press Head cleaning for all groups To the [POWERFUL CL.] menu CLEANING NORMAL CL.

  • Page 127: Chapter 6 What To Do If

    Chapter 6 What to Do If...

  • Page 128: The Machine Doesn't Run

    6-1 The Machine Doesn't Run The Printer Unit Doesn't Run specifies the IP address set on the machine, that the settings have no typing errors, and for other such problems. Is the power switched on? Switch on the printer's main power, then press the sub power Link LED switch and make sure the sub power switch lights up.

  • Page 129: Attractive Printing Is Impossible

    6-2 Attractive Printing Is Impossible Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes the media you're using. Do the print heads show dot drop-out? Is the printer installed in a level and stable loca- Carry out a printing test and make sure no dot drop-out occurs. tion? If dot drop-out is present, perform head cleaning.

  • Page 130: The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed

    6-2 Attractive Printing Is Impossible Cutting Is Misaligned or Skewed Are the operating parameters set to appropriate values? Is the media loaded and set up correctly? Depending on the settings for such menu items as [FULL WIDTH If the media is not loaded and set up correctly, or media feed is S] and [PERIODIC CL.], uneven colors may occur.

  • Page 131: The Media Jams

    6-3 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. 135, [MOTOR ERROR TURN POWER OFF] Is the media warped or wrinkled? Many factors can cause warping or wrinkling.

  • Page 132: The Media Cannot Be Taken Up Smoothly

    6-4 The Media Cannot Be Taken Up Smoothly The Media Cannot Be Taken Up Smoothly Is media feed unstable? Various factors can make media feed unstable. Refer to the fol- lowing and correct the problem.  P. 131, "Media Wrinkles or Shrinks, or Feed Is Unstable" Is the paper tube installed correctly? Securely insert the paper tube onto the end caps.

  • Page 133: Media Wrinkles Or Shrinks, Or Feed Is Unstable

    6-5 Media Wrinkles or Shrinks, or Feed Is Unstable A variety of problems can occur if the media feed is not smooth. This can cause such problems as poor printing quality, contact with the media by the print heads, misaligned positioning, or media jams. Take action as follows.

  • Page 134: The Print Heads Stopped Moving

    If the Heads Still Do Not Move If the heads still do not move, carry out the following emergency response measure, then contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or Roland DG Corp. service center. 1. Switch off the main power.

  • Page 135: If A Message Appears

    6-7 If a Message Appears These are the main messages that appear on the screen appears, go to the [DRAIN BOTTLE] menu and discard the machine's display to prompt correct operation. They discharged fluid in the bottle. do not indicate any error. Follow the prompts and take ...

  • Page 136: If An Error Message Appears

    Note the number displayed, then switch off the sub power. After A problem such as a media jam occurred, impeding correct op- you switch off the power, inform your authorized Roland DG eration. Operation cannot be continued. Switch the sub power Corp.
  • Page 137 6-8 If an Error Message Appears [HEAD HEIGHT ERROR] [WRONG CARTRIDGE] The height-adjustment lever for the print heads was A ink cartridge that cannot be used was installed. operated improperly. Remove the ink cartridge to clear the error. Use a cartridge of Operation cannot be continued.
  • Page 138 [CANCELED FOR MOTOR PROTECTION] An unusable print head is installed. Switch off the sub power. After you switch off the power, inform your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or Roland DG Corp. Call Center. Chapter 6 What to Do If...

  • Page 139: Chapter 7 Specifications

    Chapter 7 Specifications...

  • Page 140: Usable Media

    7-1 Usable Media Conditions for Usable Media Media width 182 to 762 mm (7.2 to 30 inches) 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) When performing cutting: 0.4 mm (15 mil) C) Roll outer diameter...

  • Page 141: Printing Or Cutting Area

    7-2 Printing or 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. 210mm (8.3in.) Max. 736 mm (29 in.) Media Max.

  • Page 142: Media-Cutoff Location During Continuous Printing

    7-2 Printing/Cutting Area 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 be- low. Second page 75mm (3 in) Location where Margin separated (setting on the computer) First page Chapter 7 Specifications...

  • Page 143: About The Blade

    7-3 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. Blade Media Blade force...

  • Page 144: Locations Of The Power Rating And Serial Number Labels

    7-4 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 or let it get dirty. Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the requirements for voltage, frequency, and amperage given here.

  • Page 145: Specifications

    Temperature: 5 to 40˚C (41 to 104˚F), humidity: 20 to 80% (no condensation) Accessories Exclusive stands, power cord, blade, blade holder (XD-CH2), media clamps, replacement blade for separating knife, cleaning kit, software RIP (Roland Ver- saWorks ) , User's Manual, etc. Chapter 7 Specifications...
  • Page 146 With Roland PET film, print travel: 1 m Temperature: 25°C (77°F), humidity: 50% The following conditions must be met:  Media type: Media specified by Roland DG Corp.  Roll media must be loaded on the shaft.  [PREFEED] menu item must be set to "ENABLE."...
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