Page 1 SERVICE GUIDE BOOK SERVICE GUIDE BOOK Model : SP Model : SP Revision 1.20_November 21st, 2003 Revision 1.20_November 21st, 2003 Roland DG Corporation Roland DG Corporation...
Page 2: Revision Record
Revision Record Revision Record Revision No. Date Description of changes 2003.10.30 First Edition 2003.11.13 1-4 Head Cleaning_ Ink consumption list has been revised. 1-5 Handling_HEAD WASH 2003.11.21 SP-300 requires 4 cleaning cartridges for Head Wash.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 : Technology Chapter 1 : Technology Contents . . . 1. Product Information 2. Printing Theory 3. Ink 4. Head Cleaning 5. Handling 6. Features 7. Cutting Function 8. Consumables 9. Periodical Maintenance 10. Sensors...
Page 4: Product Information
1 : Product Information 1 : Product Information • Appearance Dimensions (With stand) 1720 [W] x 770 [D] x 1275 [H] mm (67-3/4 [W] x 30-3/8 [D] x 50-1/4 [H] in.)
Page 5 SP-300 is an ENERGY STAR certified product. SOMETHING GOOD FOR THE EARTH Using SP-300 means saving energy SP-300 is high efficiency product that saves energy and money, and care for the environment. ENERGY STAR is a government- backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
Page 6: Printing Theory
Chapter 1 2 : Printing Theory Chapter 1 2 : Printing Theory • Head (Same Head as ProII series) • Specification 1. Type : Piezo Inkjet Head 2 Heads / 1 Machine 2 Colors / 1 Head 4. Nozzles : 180 nozzles / 1 line * Number of nozzles is 1.875 X...
Page 7 Printing Theory Printing Theory • Printing Direction 1. Uni-direction Head Carriage moves in one way to print. Printing quality is higher because the first pass of dots have enough time to dry up before the second pass of dots are fired, which prevents dots to be mixed.
Page 8 Printing Theory Printing Theory • Piezo Driving Patterns There are 5 different Piezo Driving Patterns to fire the dots depending on ..1. Size of a dot 2. Dot-Printing Method, Fixed sized dot or Variable sized dot. Piezo Driving Patterns •...
Page 9 You can control printing modes through Roland COLORIP & Windows Driver. Roland COLORIP : 3 modes Windows Driver : 2 modes (High Speed / High Quality) • Outputting with the best print quality suited for the media and your purpose...
Page 10 Printing Theory Printing Theory Print Speed : Resolution Scan speed Direction Print Time 2'33" 360x720 1000mm/sec 5'02" 360x720 500mm/sec 5'28" 720x720 500mm/sec 8'34" 720x1440 500mm/sec 17'07" 720x1440 250mm/sec 39'46" - Test Conditions Data : ISO N5A Size : A2 (593mmx420mm) Software : RCR &...
Page 11: Print Mode
Printing Theory Printing Theory Print Mode : Driver Media High-Speed High-Quality High-Speed Standard High-Quality SV-GG Hi Gloss PVC Gray 360x720 720x1440 360x720 720x720 720x1440 Glue 1000mm/s Uni 500mm/s Bi 1000mm/s Uni 500mm/s Bi 500mm/s Bi 360x720 720x720 360x720 720x720 720x1440 SP-M Matte PET 1000mm/s Bi 500mm/s Bi...
Page 12 Printing Theory Printing Theory Generic ICC Profile : Generic ICC Profiles are bundled in both Roland COLORIP and the Windows Driver for the users to print on the uncoated media with fair results. Generic 1 To be used for the media with high ink limit, close to 300%.
Page 13 Chapter 1 3 : Ink Chapter 1 3 : Ink • Same Ink as ProII EX series 1. Type of ink : ECO-SOL INK 2. Capacity of Ink : 220ml 4 Colors 3. Color : C, M, Y & K 4.
Page 14 Ink_Eco SOL Ink Ink_Eco SOL Ink 5. Caution for Handling : Flammable and Toxic. Waste ink must be treaded as industrial waste in accordance with federal, state and local requirements. 6. Characteristics : 1. Drying Time In comparison to the water based inks, Eco-SOL INK takes longer time to dry the ink.
Page 15 8. Cleaning Warning : SP-300 will display the warning message to perform the cleaning if the machine is left without using for 1 month. It is necessary to prevent the nozzle damages on the head.
Page 16 ** SP-300 requires 2 SOL INK-cleaning cartridges for FILL INK. 2 SOL INK-cleaning cartridges are included in the Accessories. Cleaning Liquid Consumption : 145cc...
Page 17 Ink_Fill Ink Ink_Fill Ink • Ink Consumption at Fill Ink Fill ink operation is supposed to continue for some time even after ink has reached the Heads for fear that ink fails to be filled in the heads enough. In order to save the ink to be wasted, FILL INK can be stopped by pressing the 4 arrow keys if FILL INK is performed with the “Fill Ink”...
Page 18: Head Cleaning
Chapter 1 4 : Head Cleaning Chapter 1 4 : Head Cleaning • Cleaning Function It is necessary to keep the ink around the nozzles fresh and also, the surface of the Head should be kept clean in order to have good printing quality. Built-in Cleaning function manages the cleaning to keep the ink around the nozzles fresh and the surface of the Head clean.
Page 19 Head Cleaning Head Cleaning • Built-in Automatic Cleaning Function Automatic Cleaning function performs cleaning right after the power is turned on. Cleaning sequence depends on how long the machine has been turned off. • Other Cleaning Modes 1. Cleaning from the [Cleaning] Key 2.
Page 20 Head Cleaning Head Cleaning • Pump Unit When Cleaning is performed, Ink will be sucked by the Pump located at the right side of the machine where the Heads are capped. Same Pump Unit as SJ-740/540 & SC-540.
Page 21 Head Cleaning Head Cleaning • Cleaning Wiper When Cleaning is performed, Heads will be rubbed or wiped by the Cleaning Wiper located at the left side of the Capping Unit to remove foreign substances on the Heads. 1. Wiping - soft Felt side It is done at the rubber side of the cleaning wiper.
Page 22 Head Cleaning Head Cleaning • How to use Cleaning Modes . . . 1. Cleaning Key It is recommended to perform this cleaning several times in case 40% or less dots are missing in the Test Print. • Sequence This Cleaning Mode consumes ink equivalent to the amount inside the Head.
Page 23 Head Cleaning Head Cleaning 2. Medium Cleaning It is recommended to perform this cleaning several times in case 40% to 90% of dots are missing in the Test Print. • Sequence This Cleaning Mode consumes ink equivalent to the amount inside the Head and the Damper. Ink Consumption Time Wiping...
Page 24 Head Cleaning Head Cleaning 3. Powerful Cleaning It is recommended to perform this cleaning several times in case 90% or more dots are missing in the Test Print. • Sequence This Cleaning Mode consumes ink equivalent to the amount inside the Ink Line, Head, Damper and the Tubes. Ink Consumption Time Wiping...
Page 25 Head Cleaning Head Cleaning • Cleaning Mode Comparison Chart Ink Consumption Cleaning Mode Time Wiping Rubbing per Color Cleaning Key 82 sec. 2 times/1 Head 0 time/1 Head 0.438 cc Medium Cleaning 102 sec. 2 times/1 Head 0 time/1 Head 2.251 cc Powerful Cleaning 147 sec.
Page 26 Head Cleaning Head Cleaning • Manual Head Cleaning = Very Important Dust, such as fiber dust, accumulates around the Head, Cleaning Wiper and the Cap. It can not be removed by the Cleaning Function of the machine. This causes printing problems, such as missing dots, ink- drops on media, etc.
Page 27 Head Cleaning Head Cleaning • Cleaning Tools Dust accumulated around the Head, Cleaning Wiper and the Cap has to be removed by performing manual cleaning. The machine is equipped with the Cleaning Kit and the instruction inside the User’s Manual. •...
Page 28 Head Cleaning Head Cleaning • Flushing Interval : Flushing will be performed after printing every 1 pass. (2 pass with bi-direction print modes.) It is necessary to refresh the ink at the nozzles to prevent the ink from drying.
Page 29: Handling
• Removing Ink Function HEAD WASH Remove ink and also clean the ink line with cleaning liquid. (SP-300 requires 4 Cleaning cartridges for Head Wash.) - 4 Cleaning Cartridges : 423 sec. Consumption: Ink : 26cc Cleaning Liquid : 145cc...
Page 30 Handling Handling • Transportation by Exhibitors Transportation by Exhibitors can be done without removing the ink. It is important to vacuum the ink line and also securing the Carriage.
Page 31 Handling_Transportation by Exhibitors Handling_Transportation by Exhibitors • Procedure 1. Insert the Empty 2. Secure the Carriage. 3. Put the clip on the Cartridges. Drain Tube. 4. Remove the Drain Bottle and attach the bottom plug.
Page 32 Handling Handling • Packing, Transport, ontainer box • Can be split-up • Fold for compact storage Plywood skid • Strengthened for transportation...
Page 33: Features
Chapter 1 6 : Features Chapter 1 6 : Features Features Features 1. Heater Type of Heater : Sheet Heater Built- In Printing Heater on the Bed It warms the media before printing, improving ink adhesion. Built- In Dryer on the Front Apron - It warms the media after printing, making the ink dry more rapidly.
Page 34 Features_Heater Features_Heater HEATER CONFIG key : This displays the heater configuration menu. During warm-up the light flashes. When the preset temperature is reached the light remains lit continuously. When media is loaded and set the heaters are set at the temperature values. Preset temperature PRINT...
Page 35 Features_Heater Features_Heater PREHEATING : This menu sets the temperature of the Printing Heater and the Dryer when no media is loaded and set [PREHEAT] : This maintains the warm-up temperature which is set in the Service Mode [PREHEAT TEMP.] menu. Default [PREHEAT TEMP.] Default : 35 degree Celsius...
Page 36 Features_Heater Features_Heater Voltage Switch : Two voltage switches (one for the Printing Heater & the other for the Dryer) are located on the bottom of the machine. Make sure both voltage settings are correct, then switch on the power. The bottom of the machine Voltage switch Voltage switch 230V...
Page 37 Features_Heater Features_Heater [HEATER VOLTAGE SETTING ERROR] This error appears when the voltage switches are set to 115V and the voltage of 230V is applied to the Heaters because the heater temperature experienced a sudden rise. Voltage : 230V Voltage Switches : 115V Error [HEATING TIMEOUT CONTINUE?] This error appears when the heaters didn’t reach the set...
Page 38 Features Features 2. Capping System 1. 2 heads independent capping system 2. Periodical Replacement Part : Cap Top (Same as ProII series) No Adjustment after replacing the Cap Top. 3. Elevator lifting system controlled by motor *Capping System moves up/down to cap the heads / release the heads.
Page 39 During operation, if for some reason the printing carriage does not return to the standby position, then follow the procedure, cap the printing heads, and contact the your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or service center. If the printing carriage is allowed to stand for a prolonged period with the...
Page 40 Features Features 3. Pumping System Same Pump Unit as SJ-740/540 & SC-540.) 1 Pump for 2 Heads * Clean the 2 Heads at one time.
Page 41 Features Features 4. Wiping System • Improved head cleaning 1. 2 Wipers are fixed. Clean 2 heads at one time 2. Periodical Replacement Part : Wipers (2 Wipers are included in Accessories.) Sponge...
Page 42 Features_Wiping System Features_Wiping System • Anti-ink scattering wiper 1. Wiping movement back and forth Back * Prevents cleaning ink mist from scattering to the heads aside. It also prevents ink dropping. Front 2. Scraper equipped to keep wiper edge clean * Sponge absorbs the dropped ink from the Scraper.
Page 43 Features Features 5. Flushing System Capping and Flushing are equipped as separated unit. The size is different from the one for ProII series. (Small size) 1. Printing without interruption 2. Periodical Replacement Part : Sponge No Flushing Adjustment Sponge...
Page 44 Features Features 6. Media Clamp Built-in media clamp • Prevent media curling - Prevent jamming because of the Head Carriage strike to the media edge. - Built-in feature encourages the usage There are two types of media clamps. Long Media Clamps Short Media Clamps...
Page 45 Features Features • Short Media Clamps Short Media Clamps are used normally. • Long Media Clamps Long Media Clamps are used when you want to hold the media in place more securely, such as when you are printing media that warps easily. Note : The Long Media Clamps interfere with the separating knife.
Page 46 Sheet Loading Lever has a function as same as the [SETUP] key of the other machines such as ProII. After the media is loaded & the front cover is closed, SP-300 detects the width of the media and displays the printable width. The heater temperature also begins to rise.
Page 47 Features Features 8. Structure • Easy to access It is possible to access the Wiper system, the Capping System & Ink Cartridge System from the rear side.
Page 48 Features Features 9. Bidirectional Correction in Users Mode • Simple & Easy Bidirectional Correction - Save up to 8 types of Adjustment values It is possible to save the different adjustment values for different types of media in the memory. And, the saved value can be loaded easily when you change the media type.
Page 49 Features Features 10. Language / Unit Menu in Users Mode It is possible to select the language, the measurement unit for the lengths and temperatures shown on the display . [MENU] + [POWER] MENU LANGUAGE Setting range : English / Japanese ENGLISH [ ENTER ] LENGTH UNIT...
Page 50 Features Features 11. Interface • USB (compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.1) - Use a shielded USB cable having a length of three meters or less. - Never use a USB hub or the like. USB Connector Right View...
Page 51 Features Features 12. Windows Driver & Roland COLORIP • Windows Driver Windows2000/XP are supported. Windows Driver makes it easy for you to select the conditions just by choosing the Media Type & Print Mode. Following setting & adjustment can be done easily.
Page 52 Features Features Windows Driver • Maximum Print Length : 2311.9mm Note : There is a limitation of Application in the maximum print length with Adobe Illustrator. Condition : Bitmap Print : OFF ** It is necessary to set [Bitmap Print] to [OFF] when you perform cutting / print &...
Page 53 Features Features • Roland COLORIP SP-300 comes with the RIP Software RCR ver.2.0 and above. USB port has been supported. Max. Print Length (Same as ProII series) - 360 x 720dpi : approx. 35.2m - 720 x 720dpi : approx. 35.2m Right View - 720 x 1440dpi : approx.
Page 54: Service Call
Wiper Protection Error 0110 Linear Encoder Error 0111 Tool Crop Sensor Position Error 0120 Thermistor Error (Print Heater) ** Please refer to the SP-300 Service Note_ 0121 Thermistor Error (Dryer) Troubleshooting for the Solution. 0125 Heater Error (Print Heater) 0126...
Page 55 Features Features 14. CANCELED FOR PROTECTING MOTOR Error message_CANCELED FOR PROTECTING MOTOR Meaning : Continuous operation caused the pump motor to become hot, so operation was canceled to prevent damage to the motor. Solution : Press any key to cancel the message. Allow the unit to stand for about 40 minutes.
Page 56 Features Features 15. Motor Error Error message_Motor Error List Error BIT No. MEANING 0001 Feed Motor Deviation Error Feed Motor Over Current Error 1 0004 (Big load is put on the motor SCAN MOTOR ERROR movement instantaneously.) CODE : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Feed Motor Over Current Error 2 0008...
Page 57: Cutting Function
Chapter 1 7 : Cutting Function Chapter 1 7 : Cutting Function 1. Tool 1. CAMM-1 Series blade 2. Cutter force : * Max 300 gf (Equivalent to ProII CJ/SC-540) * Controlled by 5 gf unit 2. Cutting Resolution Cutting Resolution is different between RCR and Windows Driver.
Page 58 Cutting function Cutting function 3. Speed Feed/Scan direction : Max 300 mm/sec Faster Cutting Time Model Max. Speed Setting Speed Up Speed Cutting Time SP-300 300mm/sec 3'18'' 300mm/sec 300mm/sec CX-300 850mm/sec 500mm/sec 500mm/sec 3'22'' CX-300 300mm/sec 3'40'' 850mm/sec 500mm/sec CX-24...
Page 59 Cutting function Cutting function 4. Automatic Crop Mark Sensing Function This feature is to read the crop marks and align the cutting position to the printing position by printing and reading the crop marks automatically. • Purpose of Crop Marks To prevent the misalignment of the printing and cutting images, which could be caused by removing the media once from the machine or by the media strain (especially...
Page 60 Cutting Function_Crop Mark Cutting Function_Crop Mark 4-point Crop Mark Function • Functions for reloaded media 1. Adjusts to media strain caused by lamination 2. Crop Marks by Eco-SOL INK are readable 3. Automatic crop mark detection : +/- 5 degrees Print Reload &...
Page 61 It is possible to read the crop marks automatically when sending the cutting data through Roland COLORIP or Windows Driver. SP-300 can not read the Crop Marks automatically without the command to read them from RCR or Windows Driver. Note :...
Page 62 Cutting Function_Crop Mark Cutting Function_Crop Mark 4-Point Crop Marks • Adjusting by each print data 1. Adjusts to position, angle and strain of each print data 2. Adjusts to strain/stretch of 4 each side - Feeding direction & Scanning direction - Media Strain (including angles of axes) * It assumes an even strain within a print data...
Page 63 Cutting Function_Crop Mark Cutting Function_Crop Mark SP-300 Crop Marks will be printed at the outside edge of the Page Size set by PS command (Page Size). 12.5 mm 12.5 mm The area when 10 mm (0.5 in.) (0.5 in.) crop marks are printed.
Page 64 Cutting Function_Crop Mark Cutting Function_Crop Mark Printing & Cutting Area When crop marks are used, the printing or cutting length is reduced from the maximum length by the amount equal to the crop marks (22.5mm + 22.5mm). Crop mark Crop mark 12.5 mm 12.5 mm (0.5 in.)
Page 65 Cutting Function_Crop Mark Cutting Function_Crop Mark • Efficient Auto Align • Start Point : Base Point. (Align 1 - Align 3 - Align 2) • Detection Method • Detects the difference between the Crop Mark and Plain Area. Plain Plain •...
Page 66 Cutting Function_Crop Mark Cutting Function_Crop Mark Screen for Crop Mark Function 1. It is designed to show the Align Point that has been set. 2. All Align Point will clear automatically when changing the Base Point. 500mm 500mm 500mm 500mm 500mm B 1 3 B 1 2 3...
Page 67 - Make sure that other Print Data doesn’t overlap on the Crop Mark. • Sensor (Same as SC/CJ-540) - Only Crop Marks printed by SP-300 can be detected. - Crop Marks may not be read depending on the kind of lamination performed.
Page 68: Consumables
Chapter 1 8 : Consumables Chapter 1 8 : Consumables 1. Head Life time of the Head is 6 billion shots / nozzles. “6 billion shots” is just a reference. Head can be used without any problem even it reaches 6 billion shots. •...
Page 69 Consumables Consumables 2. Carriage Motor (Same Motor as Camm-1 Pro) Referential time for replacement…… 1. MOTOR HOURS : 2,000 hours (Different from ProII) Above is just a reference. • How can it be checked? Working time of the Carriage Motor can be checked from the “MOTOR HOURS S”...
Page 70 Consumables Consumables 3. Cleaning Wiper Referential time for replacement…… 1. Wiping : 3000 times 2. Rubbing : 100 times 3. 6 months Above is just a reference. Cleaning Wiper should be replaced when it becomes crumbly. • How can it be checked? Number of times that Wiping and Rubbing took place can be check from the “WIPE”...
Page 71 Consumables Consumables 4. Lithium Battery on Main Board Referential time for replacement…… 1. 24 months Above is just a reference. • How can it be checked? Whether the battery is gone or not can be checked from “CLOCK CHECK” menu in the Service Mode. •...
Page 72 Consumables Consumables 5. Ink Tubes Referential time for replacement…… 1. Printing Time : 2,000 hours Above is just a reference. • How can it be checked? Replacement time of the Ink Tubes can be checked from the “Printing Time” in the Service Mode. •...
Page 73 Consumables Consumables 6. Cap Top Referential time for replacement…… 1. 6 months Above is just a reference. • What happens when Cap Top are broken? Head will not be capped correctly and ink bubbles will gather inside the Cap. There would be missing dots or diagonally fired dots.
Page 74 Consumables Consumables 7. Sponge at the Flushing System Referential time for replacement…… 6 months Above is just a reference. Filter absorbs ink flushed from the Head. • What happens when Filter becomes crumbly? It stops absorbing ink and results in ink drop problem. Sponge...
Page 75 Consumables Consumables 8. Sponge at the Wiping System Referential time for replacement…… 1. 12 months Above is just a reference. Sponge absorbs the dropped ink from the Scraper to prevent ink drops. Sponge...
Page 76 Consumables Consumables 9. Pump Unit Referential time for replacement…… 1. Pump times : 50,000 times Above is just a reference. • What happens when Pump Unit reaches its life? The machine will not suck ink and results in missing dots.
Page 77 Consumables Consumables • Consumable List Description Replacement Cycle Head 6 billion shots 6 months Wiper or Wiping: 3000 times / Rubbing : 100 times Cap Top 6 months Pump for Sol Ink 50,000 times Carriage Motor 2,000h Ink Tube 2,000h Sponge of the Flushing 6 months Sponge of the Wiper...
Page 78: Periodical Maintenance
Chapter 1 9 : Periodical Maintenance Chapter 1 9 : Periodical Maintenance 1. Daily Maintenance By End Users : It is highly recommended to perform the manual cleaning around the Head, Cap Assembly and Cleaning Wiper once a day in order to keep the machine in a good condition.
Page 79 Periodical Maintenance Periodical Maintenance 2. Periodical Maintenance By Service Engineers : It is highly recommended to have the service engineers visit the end users at least once in 6 months to have customer satisfaction. Purpose : 1. Replacement of Consumable Parts 2.
Page 80 Periodical Maintenance Periodical Maintenance Periodical Replacement Parts : Description Qty / Unit Replacement Cycle Head 6 billion shots Cap Top 6 months Wiper 6 months Pump Unit 50,000 times or 6 months...
Page 81: Sensors
Chapter 1 10 : Sensors Chapter 1 10 : Sensors RIGHT_VIEW I/S Cover Sensor Limit Sensor Rear Paper Sensor Head Lock Sensor RIGHT REAR_VIEW Front Cover Sensor Front Paper Sensor...
Page 82 Sensors Sensors LEFT REAR_VIEW Maintenance Cover Sensor Ink Cartridge Sensor Ink Empty Sensor Thermostat Sheet Load Sensor Thermistor(Heater) BED REAR FACE_VIEW...
Page 83 Sensors Sensors Capping Sensor Wiper Sensor Encoder Module Pinch Roller Position Sensor Crop Mark Sensor Thermistor (Head)
Page 84 Sensors Sensors • I/S Cover Sensor --> It detects whether the I/S Cover is opened or closed. • Limit Sensor --> It detects the origin of the Carriage moving direction and the limit. • Front Cover Sensor --> It detects whether the Front Cover is opened or closed. •...
Page 85 Sensors Sensors • Maintenance Cover Sensor --> It detects whether the Maintenance Cover is opened or closed. • Ink Cartridge Sensor --> It detects whether the Ink Cartridge is installed or not. • Ink Empty Sensor --> It detects whether the Ink Cartridge is empty or not. •...
Page 86 Sensors Sensors • Wiper Sensor --> It detects the limit position of the Wiper moving in back and forth. • Capping Sensor --> It detects the limit position of the Capping Unit. • Encoder Module --> It detects coordinates for Carriage moving direction. •...
Page 87 Chapter 2 : Adjustments Chapter 2 : Adjustments Contents . . . 1. Service Adjustment Tool_PECK.exe ver.1.3 2. Firmware Upgrade 3. Head Rank Setting 4. Head Alignment 5. Linear Encoder Setup 6. Limit Position & Cut Down Position Initialize 7. Calibration 8.
Page 88 1 : Service Adjustment Tool • PECK.exe ver.1.3 Followings can be done easily through the USB port. Note : It is necessary to install the SP-300 Windows Driver in your PC enable the USB connection before using PECK3.exe. 1. Receive Service Report &...
Page 89 • Flash Memory = Easy Upgrade of Firmware Firmware can be upgraded easily through the USB port. • Necessary Tools USB Connector 1. Firmware Disk 2. PC (SP-300 Windows Driver is installed in the PC) USB Cable 3. Peck.exe ver.1.3 Firmware Disk 4. USB Cable...
Page 90 Chapter 2 3 : Head Rank Settings Chapter 2 3 : Head Rank Settings • Purpose The power to drive the Piezo element is different in each Head due to the manufacturing tolerance. Head Rank has to be set to drive the Piezo element with the suitable power so that ink will be fired straight or fire with the same quantity with all other heads.
Page 91 Head Rank Settings Head Rank Settings • What happens if not adjusted ? It could result in the printing problem such as banding or fines lines, and in the worst case, Head could be damaged by supplying too much power. Number of entered digit : 35 digit number and alphabet 6 F 0 3 7 3 8...
Page 92 Chapter 2 4 : Head Alignment Chapter 2 4 : Head Alignment • Purpose It is designed to ensure the printing quality by aligning each head to be in the correct positions. There are 4 different adjustments. 1. Bias Adjustment_mechanical 2.
Page 93 Bias Adjustments Bias Adjustments 2-4-1 : Bias Adjustment_mechanical It is for adjusting the position of each Head so that it is placed horizontally to the Carriage Base. Head K&C M&Y...
Page 94 Bias Adjustments Bias Adjustments • Necessary when… 1. Head is replaced. • What happens if not adjusted? It could result in the printing problems, such as white fine lines across the printing or banding. • Necessary Tools 1. Media (Factory Standard : PET-G) 2.
Page 95 Vertical Adjustments Vertical Adjustments 2-4-2 : Vertical Adjustment_mechanical This adjustment is for aligning Right Head to the Left Head so that all 4 colors will be printed in the same positions when firing from the same nozzles in each Head. Head...
Page 96 Vertical Adjustments Vertical Adjustments • Necessary when… 1. Head is replaced. • What happens if not adjusted? It could result in the printing problems, such as white fine lines across the printing or banding. • Necessary Tools 1. Media (Factory Standard : PET-G) 2.
Page 97 Horizontal Adjustments Horizontal Adjustments 2-4-3 : Horizontal Adjustment_software Because of the mechanical tolerance, such as in the Head itself and Head Carriage, the positions to land the dots are different when firing it with the same timing. This adjustment is to setup the timing in each Head to match the timing of the BK&CY Head.
Page 98 Horizontal Adjustments Horizontal Adjustments The landing position of the dots will also be different depending on the size of dots. In order to have good printing results, timing to fire the ink has to be calibrated.
Page 99 Horizontal Adjustments Horizontal Adjustments • Necessary when… 1. Head is replaced. 2. Main Board is replaced. • What happens if not adjusted? It could result in the printing problems, such as white fine lines across the printing or banding. • Necessary Tools 1.
Page 100 Bidirection Adjustments Bidirection Adjustments 2-4-4 : Bidirection Adjustment_software When printing in bidirection, color order for printing will be reversed in each way. Therefore, the timing to fire ink has to be matched between both direction to land the dots in the same position.
Page 101 Bidirection Adjustments Bidirection Adjustments The landing position of the dots will also be different depending on the size of dots. In order to have good printing results, timing to fire the ink has to be calibrated.
Page 102 Bidirection Adjustments Bidirection Adjustments • Necessary when… 1. Head is replaced. 2. Main Board is replaced. • What happens if not adjusted? It could result in the printing problems, such as white fine lines across the printing or banding and some dots shift in the scanning direction.
Page 103 Chapter 2 5 : Linear Encoder Setup Chapter 2 5 : Linear Encoder Setup • Purpose It is used for checking whether the Linear Encoder is reading correctly. It also sets up the maximum width for using the clear film. •...
Page 104 Linear Encoder Setup Linear Encoder Setup • What happens if not adjusted? When there is a problem in the Linear Encoder, following symptoms occur. 1. Print Error occurs and machine stops functioning. 2. Printing position shifts from the correct position.
Page 105 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Limit & Cut Down Position Initialize Limit & Cut Down Position Initialize • Purpose It is designed to memorize both the limit in carriage moving direction and also the position for the Auto Sheet Cutter to move down. Based on the limit, following positions will be memorized, too.
Page 106 Limit & Cut Down Position Initialize Limit & Cut Down Position Initialize • How to adjust Procedure is different from the SC/CJ-540. Capping Position is adjusted to the Locking Position. SC/CJ-540 : Locking Position is adjusted to the Capping Position. •...
Page 107 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Calibration Calibration (Feeding Direction) (Feeding Direction) • Purpose It is designed to calibrate the feeding rate of the Grit Roller. Feeding distance could be changed because the radius changes depending on the thickness of the media. Feeding distance could also be changed depending on the diameter of the Grit Roller.
Page 108: Important Information
Calibration Calibration • Important Information Calibration is done in the factory using the PET-G Film. And based on the fact that the machines are calibrated with PET-G film, it is necessary to calibrate the other media. • What happens if not adjusted? It could result in the printing problems, such as fine lines across the printing or banding.
Page 109 2. Tool Carriage Board is replaced. 3. Having problem detecting Crop Marks. • What happens if not adjusted? Positions of printing and cutting images will be shifted. Crop Marks can not be read by the SP-300. • Necessary Tools Media (Factory Standard : PET-G)
Page 110 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Tool / Crop Mark Sensor Tool / Crop Mark Sensor Position Adjustment Position Adjustment • Purpose It is design to calibrate the offset in the relative positions of Tool and Crop Mark Sensor. • Necessary when… 1.
Page 111 Chapter 2 10 : Chapter 2 10 : Print / Cut Position Adjustment Print / Cut Position Adjustment • Purpose It is design to calibrate the offset in the relative positions of printing and cutting. • Necessary when… 1. Main Board is replaced. 2.
Page 112 17 22495210-00 KEYTOP,DS-LX1H BLK S4 31289111-00 CUPSCREW, M4*6 NI 18 22535287-00 LABEL,CAUTION CARRIAGE #LA266 S5 31279106-00 LABEL,CAUTION HOT SURF NO.778 19 22535443-00 LABEL,CLAMP MEDIA SP-300 #LA636 S6 31149703-00 RING,E-RING ETW-4 UNI-C 20 22535390-00 LABEL,EMERGENCY STOP #LA496 S7 31019148-00 SCREW,BINDING M2.6*4 C...
Page 113 1-2 FRAME...
Page 114 LEVER,CAM PINCH SP-300 35 12399102-00 MAGNET CATCH TL-105 36 22155763-00 OILES BUSH 80F-0806 37 22175289-00 PINCH ROLL SPRING 38 W840605080-00 PINCH U/D SENS BOARD SP-300 39 22055474-00 PLATE,INK CATCH TANK FJ-52 40 22055589-00 PLATE,LEVER LINK SP-300 41 22055598-00 PLATE,SUPPORT SQUARESHAFT SP-300...
Page 115 1-3 DRIVE UNIT...
Page 116: Drive Unit Parts List
PARTS LIST -Main Parts- PARTS LIST -Supplemental Parts- Parts No. Parts No. Parts Name Parts Name 1 22805497-00 ASS'Y, FEED MOTOR SP-300 S1 31289102-00 CUPSCREW, M3*6 NI 2 22805498-00 ASS'Y, SCAN MOTOR SP-300 S2 31129102-00 PIPE,POLYCA 4*8*10 3 11869103-00 BALL,4MM...
Page 117 20 22055592-00 PLATE,DAMPER SP-300 21 22055547-00 PLATE,GND FJ-540 22 W8406050F0-00 PRINT CARRIAGE BOARD SP-300 23 W840605050-00 PRINT LINEAR ENCORDER BOARD SP-300 24 22175520-00 SPRING,HEAD ADJUST 500 FJ-540 25 22175519-00 SPRING,HEAD PLESS 500 FJ-540 26 22715358-00 STAY,ENCORDER SENSOR SP-300 27 22715362-00...
Page 118 COLLAR S9 31019148-00 SCREW,BINDING M2.6*4 C 10 21715110-00 FAN SCBD24H7-016 S10 31019703-00 SCREW,BINDING P-TIGHT 3*8 BC 11 22195109-00 FRAME,SIDE BED L SP-300 S11 31049170-00 SCREW,CAP M3*8 NI 12 22195110-00 FRAME,SIDE BED R SP-300 S12 31049137-00 SCREW,CAP M4*25 BC 13 22535452-00 LABEL,VOLTAGE SW SP-300 #LA648 S13 31049169-00 SCREW,CAP M4*8 BC+PW4*10*0.8...
Page 119 CLAMP,FCM2-S6-14 20 22045115-00 COVER,CHASSIS SP-300 21 12399352-00 FILTER(E) FRC-45-12-6.5 22 12559105-00 FUSE,5X20 21706.3 6.3A/250V 23 W840605310-00 HEATER CONTROL BOARD SP-300 24 13429702-00 INLET AC-P01CF01 15A250V 25 22535257-00 LABEL,CAUTION VOLTAGE #LA167 26 22535117-00 LABEL,POWER CM-500 NO.893 27 W840605330-00 POWER JUNCTION BOARD SP-300...
Page 120: Pinch Roller
PARTS LIST -Main Parts- PARTS LIST -Supplemental Parts- Parts No. Parts No. Parts Name Parts Name 1 22805500-00 ASS'Y, PINCH ROLLER L/R SP-300 S1 31149702-00 RING,E-RING ETW-3 UNI-C 2 21745101-00 COLLAR,P-ROLLER PNC-960 S2 31229102-00 SCREW,TRUSS M2*5 BC 3 22115782-00 FRAME,PINCH ROLL CX-24 S3 31249211-00 WASHER,PLAIN 4.3*7*0.5 C...
Page 121 1-8 STAY ROLL PARTS LIST -Main Parts- Parts No. Parts Name 1 22145200-00 ARM,SP-300 2 21815106-00 BOLT,SHOULDER PNS-501 3 22485107-00 LEVER,BRAKE SP-300 4 21545139-00 PAD,BRAKE PNS-501 5 22295269-00 SHAFT,SHEET SP-300 6 22245108-00 STOPPER,SHAFT SP-300 1-10...
Page 122 SCREW,BINDING M3*6 BC 22025269-00 COVER,CARRIAGE CM-500 S8 31049117-00 SCREW,CAP M4*12 BC+PW W840605060-00 CROP MARK BOARD SP-300 S9 31049169-00 SCREW,CAP M4*8 BC+PW4*10*0.8 10 W8406050E0-00 CUT CARRIAGE BOARD SP-300 S10 31169103-00 SCREW,FLAT M3*6 BC 11 22285503-00 NUT,PENHOLDER S11 31089110-00 SCREW,PAN M3*4 C+PW 12 21495115-00...
Page 123 2 11929139-00 BELT,520P2M4-530 S2 31289107-00 CUP-SCREW,3*12 NI 3 12159536-00 BUSH,B-S6-17 S3 31149703-00 RING,E-RING ETW-4 UNI-C 4 23415128-00 CABLE-ASSY,WIPER CAP SEN SP-300 S4 31199701-00 SCREW,SET WP M3*3 C 5 23415120-00 CABLE-ASSY,WIPER MOTOR SP-300 S5 31239101-00 SCREW,W-SEMS M3*6 BC 6 22045141-00 COVER,SCRAPER SP-300 S6 31249952-00 WASHER,POLYSLIDER 2.6*5*.5 CUT...
Page 124 7576340000-03 SC-500 PUMP ASS'Y FOR SOL INK 11 22025671-00 COVER,CAP-CASE FJ-540 22805477-00 ASS'Y,TUBING 1.4*30MM FJ-540 12 22195117-00 FRAME,BACK-UP CAP SP-300 22805508-00 ASS'Y, TUBING 1.4*70MM SP-300 13 22195116-00 FRAME,FRONT CAP SP-300 14 22195114-00 FRAME,MAIN CAP SP-300 15 22195115-00 FRAME,SIDE CAP SP-300 16 21685122-00...
Page 125 INK JUNCTION BOARD SP-300 7 W8406050A0-00 JUNCTION BOARD 2 SP-300 8 22055594-00 PLATE,HOLDER I/C SP-300 9 22055435-00 PLATE,INK FJ-500 10 22055593-00 PLATE,INK JOINT SP-300 11 21475153-00 SHEET,INKCARTRIDGE SP-300 12 22625103-00 SPRING,PRESS CARTRIDGE SP-300 13 23475216-00 CABLE CARD,40P1 1400L BB SP-300 1-14...
Page 126 30 22055588-00 PLATE,CLAMP MEDIA R SP-300 6 13499209-00 ADAPTER PLUG (100V) 31 22035188-00 STAND,CENTER SP-300 7 22805503-00 ASS'Y, MEDIA CLAMP LONG L SP-300 32 22035189-00 STAND,MAIN SP-300 8 22805504-00 ASS'Y, MEDIA CLAMP LONG R SP-300 33 22245103-00 STOPPER,CARRIAGE SP-300 9 22805505-00...
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Page 128 2 Electrical Section 2-2 MAIN BOARD DIP SW DIP SW bit 1 ~ bit 8 Always OFF...
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Page 136 2 Electrical Section /SERVO_RES /Serial_Start 2-10...
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Page 139 2 Electrical Section +41V +VHEAD Q1 2SJ553S +41V R158 D5 1SS355 C109 +41V 1K/0.5W CE1000p R155 IC13 VCC3 To SW POWER SUPPLY R153 R154 B4P-VH 2.2K/0.5W R127 B6P-VH + C2 To MAIN BOARD uPC2933T 1000u/63V Head_Power_On DTC114EK DTC114EK 100u/25V CE0.1u Head_Slow_Power_On VMTD FUSE MMCT3.15A ET...
Page 140 2 Electrical Section 2-4 HEATER BOARD 2-14...
Page 141 2 Electrical Section EXBA10E103J 2-15...
Page 142 2 Electrical Section to SW Power Supply to Power SW CN202 CN203 B2P3-VH B3P5-VH CN109 to Power Junction Board B2P(4-2.3)-VH to Heater Power Board CN201 FS2A FS2B F201 CN101 to Apron Thermostat CEE-6.3AT PFC-5000 PFC-5000 B2P-VH CN104 B2P(4-2.3)-VH to Apron Heater 1 RL101 B2P3-VH AJW5212...
Page 143 2 Electrical Section 2-5 SUB BOARD 2-17...
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Page 146 2 Electrical Section VHV1 HVCC VHV0 C202 + C201 CE0.1u 10u/50V C205 + C203 C208 + C207 CE0.1u CE0.1u 47u/16V 10u/50V 0 HEAD VHV0 HVCC VHV1 HVCC 1 HEAD CN208 CN206 VHV1 VHV1 HGND HVCC VHV0 COM1_A HVCC VHV1 COM0_A HGND HGND COM1_A...
Page 147 2 Electrical Section 2-6 MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST_Electrical Parts MAIN BOARD IC No. Parts No. Description Function 15249104 IC,M66291GP-201 IC42 15199237 V.RGL L4960 +5.0V REGULATOR IC16 15159127 IC E09A19RA D/A CONVERTER(HEAD0) IC24 15159127 IC E09A20RA D/A CONVERTER(HEAD0) IC32 15159127 IC E09A21RA D/A CONVERTER(HEAD1) IC35 15159127 IC E09A22RA...
Page 148 3 Replacement of Main Parts 3 Replacement of Main Parts The necessary adjustments after the replacement of each part, and the referential time for each work are described as follows. HEAD REPLACEMENT : SERVO BOARD REPLACEMENT : 12min. 1. INK CARTRIDGE SENSOR and INK EMPTY SENSOR CHECK *5 15min.
Page 149: Head Replacement
3 Replacement of Main Parts 3-1 HEAD REPLACEMENT Turn on the SUB POWER SW while pressing the Left, Right and Down keys to enter the SERVICE MODE. ], [ ], [ ] + POWER ON [MENU] key MENU SERVICE MENU From the menu (NOT from the service menu), select [INK CONTROL] >...
Page 150 3 Replacement of Main Parts Remove the I/S COVER. I/S COVER Select [CAP&WIPER CTRL] > [CAP] > [OPEN], and SERVICE MENU press the [ENTER] key. The CAPPING UNIT moves CAP&WIPER CTRL down and allows you to move the HEAD CARRIAGE by hand.
Page 151 3 Replacement of Main Parts Remove the DAMPER PLATE and remove the 2 INK DAMPERs from the HEAD which will be replaced. DAMPER PLATE Do not hold both sides of the INK DAMPER so hard. It could break. Be sure to remove and fix the INK DAMPER with the HEAD BOARD COVER fixed.
Page 152 3 Replacement of Main Parts Remove the HEAD from the ADAPTER and fix the new HEAD HEAD to the ADAPTER. Make sure to fix the HEAD by pressing it to the bottom left corner of the ADAPTER. Use the 2kgf·cm torque driver (ST-056) to tighten up the screws.
Page 153 3 Replacement of Main Parts Fix the 2 INK DAMPERs to the head. CYAN YELLOW Do not hold both sides of the INK DAMPER so hard. It could break. BLACK MAGENTA Move the HEAD CARRIAGE by hand to the lock position.
Page 154 3 Replacement of Main Parts From the menu (NOT from the service menu), select [INK CONTROL] > [HEAD REPLACE], and press the ENTER key. MENU INK CONTROL EMPTY MODE INK CONTROL EMPTY MODE STOP STOP INK CONTROL PUMP UP INK CONTROL HEAD WASH INK CONTROL HEAD REPLACE...
Page 155 3 Replacement of Main Parts 3-2 WIPER REPLACEMENT Turn on the SUB POWER SW while pressing the [CLEANING] key to enter the maintenance mode. Select [WIPER REPLACE] and press the [ENTER] key. The head moves to the left side. MAINTENANCE WIPER REPLACE NOW PROCESSING..
Page 156 3 Replacement of Main Parts Using the tweezers, grasp the bottom portion of the wiper and take it off the hook. Use the tweezers to press the area shown in the figure and engage the WIPER on the hook. Remove the Cleaning Stick and fix the I/S Cover. Then, press the ENTER key.
Page 157 3 Replacement of Main Parts 3-3 CAP TOP REPLACEMENT Remove the I/S COVER. I/S COVER Turn on the SUB POWER SW while pressing the Left, Right and Down keys to enter the SERVICE MODE. ], [ ], [ ] + POWER ON [MENU] key MENU SERVICE MENU...
Page 158 3 Replacement of Main Parts Remove the PUMP COVER. PUMP COVER Select [CAP&WIPER CTRL] > [CAP] > [UP], and press SERVICE MENU the [ENTER] key. The capping unit moves up. Press CAP&WIPER CTRL the [ENTER] key 3 times, because the capping unit moves up in 3 steps.
Page 159 3 Replacement of Main Parts Unhook the CAP FRAME with holding it by the other hand, and remove it. Make sure to hold the CAP FRAME. There is CAP FRAME a SPRING under the CAP TOP. The CAP TOP will jump out unless you hold the cap frame when removing it.
Page 160 3 Replacement of Main Parts Connect the tube of the CAP TOP to the tube of the PUMP using the JOINT TUBE. JOINT TUBE Make sure to set the direction of the TUBE HOLDER so that open side faces front and rear.
Page 161 3 Replacement of Main Parts Move the HEAD CARRIAGE by hand to the lock position. Select [CAP&WIPER CTRL] > [CAP] > [UP], and press the [ENTER] key to move up the capping unit 1 step. Check that the GUIDEs at the two ends of the capping unit align with the GUIDEs at the two ends of the head carriage.
Page 162 3 Replacement of Main Parts 3-4 TOOL CARRIAGE_REPLACEMENT Remove the I/S COVER, FRONT RAIL COVER and FRONT RAIL COVER FRONT COVER. FRONT COVER I/S COVER Remove the TOOL CARRIAGE COVER. TOOL CARRIAGE COVER Remove the TOOL CARRIAGE TOP COVER. TOOL CARRIAGE TOP COVER Disconnect the CROP MARK, PINCH ROLLER and PINCH ROLLER SENSOR CROP MARK SENSOR...
Page 163 3 Replacement of Main Parts Remove the TOOL CARRIAGE BOARD. SCREW TOOL CARRIAGE BOARD Remove the TOOL CARRIAGE ASSY from the TOOL SCREW TOOL CARRIAGE BOARD STAY CARRIAGE BOARD STAY. TOOL CARRIAGE ASSY Remove the TOOL CARRIAGE. SCREW TOOL CARRIAGE Remove the AUTO SHHET CUTTER together with the TOOL CARRIAGE PLATE from TOOL CARRIAGE and fix the AUTO...
Page 164 3 Replacement of Main Parts Fix the new TOOL CARRIAGE. SCREW Fix the TOOL CARRIAGE to the TOOL CARRIAGE SCREW TOOL CARRIAGE BOARD STAY BOARD STAY. Fix the TOOL CARRIAGE BOARD. SCREW TOOL CARRIAGE BOARD Connect the CROP MARK, PINCH ROLLER and PINCH ROLLER SENSOR CROP MARK SENSOR SOLEDOID Wirings.
Page 165 3 Replacement of Main Parts Fix the CARRIAGE TOP COVER. CARRIAGE TOP COVER Fix the TOOL CARRIAGE COVER. CARRIAGE COVER Fix the FRONT RAIL COVER, FRONT COVER and I/S FRONT RAIL COVER COVER. FRONT COVER I/S COVER Carry out the following adjustments and settings. 1.
Page 166 3 Replacement of Main Parts 3-5 CARRIAGE MOTOR REPLACEMENT Turn off the MAIN POWER SW. MAIN POWER SW Remove the I/S COVER. I/S COVER Remove the PANEL COVER. Be sure to disconnect the flexible cable connected to the PANEL BOARD. PANEL COVER Remove the SPRING.
Page 167 3 Replacement of Main Parts Remove the screws fixing the FLANGE and remove the MOTOR together with the FLANGE. SCREW FLANGE Disconnect the connector of the MOTOR cable. CONNECTOR Rotate the Motor 90 degree and remove it downward. Remove the Motor from the Frange and fix the new Motor to the Frange.
Page 168 3 Replacement of Main Parts Fix the Motor from under the MOTOR BASE. MOTOR BASE Connect the connector of the Motor cable. CONNECTOR Fix the Motor Frange fixing the 2 SCREWs temporalily. SCREW Fix the SPRING, then tighten up the 2 SCREWs to fix the FRANGE with checking the gears mesh without the baklash.
Page 169 3 Replacement of Main Parts Connect the PANEL CABLE to the PANEL BOARD and fix the PANEL COVER. PANEL COVER Perform the SERVO LOCK CHECK. After turning on the main power, turn on the sub power ], [ ], [ ] + POWER ON while pressing the Left, Right and Down keys to enter the SERVICE MODE.
Page 170 3 Replacement of Main Parts Check the AGING. Go back to the SERVICE MENU, and select [AGING] > [SCAN] and press the [ENTER] key. Make sure the SERVICE MENU machine do the AGING and finish it. AGING AGING SCAN Clear the motor working hours. SERVICE MENU Go back the SERVICE MENU, and select [HISTORY HISTORY MENU...
Page 171 3 Replacement of Main Parts 3-6 PUMP REPLACEMENT Remove the I/S COVER. I/S COVER Turn on the SUB POWER SW while pressing the Left, Right and Down keys to enter the SERVICE MODE. ], [ ], [ ] + POWER ON [MENU] key MENU SERVICE MENU...
Page 172 3 Replacement of Main Parts Turn off the SUB POWER SW, and then turn off the MAIN POWER SW. MAIN POWER SW Remove the PUMP COVER. PUMP COVER Disconnect the tube(Black) of the CAP TOP from the DRAIN TUBE tube(White) of the PUMP. And disconnect the PUMP TUBE from the DRAIN TUBE.
Page 173 3 Replacement of Main Parts Fix the new PUMP UNIT with the PUMP PLATE. And then, fix the 2 projection parts of the PUMP top the holes of the FRAME. TUBE HOLDER Make sure that the Gear of the PUMP UNIT and the Gear of the PUMP MOTOR mesh without backlash.
Page 174 3 Replacement of Main Parts Turn on the MAIN POWER SW. Then, turn on the SUB POWER SW while pressing the Left, Right and Down ], [ ], [ ] + POWER ON keys to enter the SERVICE MODE. [MENU] key MENU SERVICE MENU Select [CAP&WIPER CTRL] >...
Page 175 3 Replacement of Main Parts 3-7 INK TUBE REPLACEMENT Turn on the SUB POWER SW and perform the [PUMP UP] from the [INK CONTROL] menu. W h e n i t f i n i s h e s , t h e S U B P O W E R w i l l b e automatically turned off.
Page 176 3 Replacement of Main Parts Remove LEFT COVER, I/S COVER, FRONT RAIL COVER FRONT RAIL COVER FRONT COVER and FRONT COVER. I/S COVER LEFT COVER Remove CARRIAGE COVER, INK CARTRIDGE COVER and TOP COVER. Then, move the HEAD CARRIAGE to INK CARTRIDGE COVER TOP COVER the left end.
Page 177 3 Replacement of Main Parts Disconnect 2 FLEXIBLE CABLEs that are coming from the CABLE BEAR from the CARRIAGE BOARD. Remove the GUIDE PLATEs of the CABLE BEAR. Then, take out the FLEXIBLE CABLEs from the CABLE GUIDE PLATE BEAR. Pull out the INK TUBEs from the CABLE BEAR.
Page 178 3 Replacement of Main Parts Connect 2 FLEXIBLE CABLEs to the PRINT CARRIAGE BOARD and put back the GUIDE PLATEs. Move the HEAD CARRIAGE by hand to the lock position. After turning on the main power, turn on the sub power while pressing the Left, Right and Down keys to enter ], [ ], [...
Page 179 3 Replacement of Main Parts From the menu (NOT from the service menu), select [INK CONTROL] > [FILL INK], and press the ENTER key. MENU INK CONTROL EMPTY MODE INK CONTROL EMPTY MODE STOP STOP INK CONTROL PUMP UP INK CONTROL HEAD WASH INK CONTROL HEAD REPLACE...
Page 180 3 Replacement of Main Parts 3-8 BATTERY REPLACEMENT (Reference Time : 5min.) Do not recharge, short-circuit, disassembly the lithium battery, nor put it into fire. It may cause heat, explosion and fire. Put tape around the lithium battery for insulation for disposal or preservation.
Page 181 3 Replacement of Main Parts Remove the BATTERY on the MAIN BOARD by pushing it down and tilting towards right. SOCKET MAIN BOARD Replace the BATTERY with new one. SOCKET Be careful with the direction of the BATTERY. BATTERY MAIN BOARD Clear the BATTERY FLAG from the [CLOCK CHECK] SERVICE MENU menu in the SERVICE MODE.
Page 182 3 Replacement of Main Parts 3-9 CARRIAGE WIRE REPLACEMENT Turn off the MAIN POWER SW. MAIN POWER SW Remove the following covers. FRONT RAIL COVER TOP COVER LEFT COVER I/S COVER TOP COVER FRONT RAIL COVER FRONT COVER LEFT COVER I/S COVER FRONT COVER Remove the PANEL COVER with disconnecting the...
Page 183 3 Replacement of Main Parts Loosen the 2 screws and then the ADJUSTMENT SCREW ADJUSTMENT SCREW in order to loosen the wire tension. Remove the CARRIAGE WIRE as shown in the figure. Remove the SPRING, then loosen the screws fixing the MOTOR FLANGE.
Page 184 3 Replacement of Main Parts Remove the screws fixing the DRIVE GEAR and remove the CARRIAGE WIRE from the PULLEY. Fix one end of the new WIRE and fix the DRIVE GEAR to the DRIVE PULLEY with the screws. Put the DRIVE PULLEY into the shaft and fix it with the E RING.
Page 185 3 Replacement of Main Parts Fix the SPRING, then tighten up the 2 screws to fix the FLANGE with checking the gears mesh without backlash. FLANGE SPRING Tighten the ADJUSTMENT SCREW and remove the slack in ADJUSTMENT SCREW the Wire. Do not tighten it too tightly.
Page 186 3 Replacement of Main Parts Connect the PANEL CABLE to the PANEL BOARD, and fix the PANEL COVER. PANEL COVER Turn on the MAIN POWER SW. Then, turn on the SUB POWER SW while pressing the Left, Right and Down ], [ ], [ ] + POWER ON...
Page 187 3 Replacement of Main Parts 3-10 ENCODER SCALE REPLACEMENT Remove the following covers. FRONT RAIL COVER TOP COVER LEFT COVER I/S COVER TOP COVER FRONT RAIL COVER FRONT COVER LEFT COVER I/S COVER FRONT COVER Turn on the SUB POWER SW while pressing the Left, Right and Down keys to enter the SERVICE MODE.
Page 188 3 Replacement of Main Parts Remove the ENCODER SCALE by removing the PLATE fixing the ENCODER SCALE at its right end and the ENCODER SCALE SPRING on its left end. ENCODER PLATE SPRING PLATE Remove the SPRING PLATE from the ENCODER SCALE and fix it to the ENCODER SCALE where there is no black dot written on it.
Page 189 3 Replacement of Main Parts Carry out the LINEAR ENCODER SETUP. 3-42...
Page 190 3 Replacement of Main Parts 3-11 PINCH ROLLER REPLACEMENT Remove the E RING on one side of the PINCH ROLLER and pull out the SHAFT. PINCH ROLLER Make sure not to lose the washers. E RING SHAFT Put the new PINCH ROLLER with washers and insert the SHAFT into the PINCH ROLLER.
Page 191 3 Replacement of Main Parts 3-12 CUTTER PROTECTION REPLACEMENT Remove the CUTTER PROTECTION. CUTTER PROTECTION Wipe the adhesive on the BED with the alcohol. Align the CUTTER POROTECTION fully to the right side of the BED. CUTTER PROTECTION Make sure that the CUTTER PROTECTION is not bumpy by pressing it with your hand.
Page 192 3 Replacement of Main Parts 3-13 SW POWER SUPPLY REPLACEMENT Turn off the MAIN POWER SWITCH and disconnect the AC Cord. Then, remove the CHASSIS COVER. CHASSIS COVER MAIN POWER SWITCH Disconnect the Cables which are connected to the SW POWER SUPPLY and replace the SW POWER SUPPLY.
Page 193 4 Adjustment 4 Adjustment 4-1 Special Tools Table shows a list of special tools recommended by Roland DG Corp. Tool No. ST-056 Tool Name TORQUE DRIVER N6 Purpose HEAD ALIGNMENT Tool No. ST-002 Tool Name TENSION GAUGE 300g (3N) Purpose Tool Pressure Adjustment Tool No.
Page 194: Service Mode
4 Adjustment 4-2 SERVICE MODE ], [ ], [ ] + POWER ON [ MENU ] key SERVICE MENU HEAD RANK HEAD RANK 1 HEAD 1 1234567 (1/5) HEAD RANK HEAD RANK HEAD RANK 2 HEAD 2 1234567 (5/5) This menu is used for entering the HEAD RANK for each HEAD with 33 digit number and alphabet. The digits can be changed with [ ] and [ ] keys and parameters can be changed with [ ] and [ ] keys.
Page 195 4 Adjustment FAN CHECK SERVICE MENU FAN CHECK This menu is used for checking the FAN. FAN will be ON (HIGH) while in this mode. SERVICE MENU PRINT _ 25 C DRYER 25 C HEATER CHK PRINT * 40 C DRYER 25 C This menu is used for checking the heater and thermistor.
Page 196 4 Adjustment FORCE ADJUST SERVICE MENU 30gf 30gf FORCE ADJUST 0~ 30 Default : 17 FORCE ADJUST 200gf 200gf 31~ 80 Default : 56 This menu is for adjusting the Tool Pressure. Refer to [4-12 TOOL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT]. BIAS SERVICE MENU HEAD ADJUST BIAS TEST PRINT...
Page 197 4 Adjustment SERVICE MENU AGING SCAN SCAN NOW AGING AGING AGING FEED FEED NOW AGING AGING BOTH NOW AGING BOTH AGING CUTTING CUTTING NOW AGING AGING CONNECT CONNECT NOW AGING When the [ENTER] key is pressed, the HEAD CARRIAGE stops Aging and moves back to the locking position. Make sure not to perform Aging for a long time when the machine is filled with ink to prevent the ink from drying up.
Page 198 4 Adjustment SERVICE MENU TEST PATTERN TEST PATTERN HORIZONTAL It is for checking the Head Alignment in Horizontal. TEST PATTERN BI-DIR. It is for checking the Head Alignment in Bidirection. TEST PATTERN FILL 100% fill pattern of all heads will be printed. Printing is done by 720 x 720dpi / 16 pass.
Page 199 4 Adjustment DETECTING... SERVICE MENU Waiting for Data Input PORT CHECK Data Input from the USB Port 1024B This menu is used for checking the Data Input from the USB port. The Check Sum and the size of the input data will be displayed on the bottom row. Check Sum will be indicated on the left side and the size of the input data will be indicated on the right side.
Page 200 4 Adjustment HISTORY MENU SERVICE MENU SHOT COUNT 1 SHOT COUNT 1 HISTORY MENU MOTOR GROUP 26103 KShot CLEAR All the records regarding the usage of the machine will be displayed. When [ ] and [ ] keys are pressed, each title will be displayed on the top row and the parameters will be displayed on the bottom row.
Page 201 4 Adjustment Contents of History Report MOTOR GROUP Contents Reference Item Unit MOTOR HOURS F Total time that the Feed Motor has been rotated. hour Life : 2000 hours MOTOR HOURS S Total time that the Scan Motor has been rotated. hour Life : 2000 hours PUMP TIMES...
Page 202 4 Adjustment ERROR GROUP Contents Reference Item Unit Number of times the Service Call has occurred. SERVICE CALL times Service Call Number in the last 5 times. S-CALL HISTORY MOTOR ERROR F Number of times the Servo Error (Feed Motor) has occurred. times MOTOR ERROR S Number of times the Servo Error (Scan Motor) has occurred.
Page 203 4 Adjustment Service Report 4-11...
Page 204 4 Adjustment History Report History Report Model : SP-300 Version : 1.00 Serial No. : ZR50100 Motor group Motor hours (feed) 0 hours Motor hours (scan) 0 hours Pump times 2,862 times Head group Shot count H1 ( 1, 1,676...
Page 205 [ ] key. Service Report can be printed on the A4 size media. The printing will be performed in Black. SERVICE REPORT Roland SP-300 Ver.1.00 * Please print the [History Report] from the Service Mode. SETUP SHEET MENU LANGUAGE...
Page 206 4 Adjustment Service Menu Combination Key Selection Comments Service Menu Item Press [Menu] and [ ] to enter Service Mode Sub Power Service Menu. [VERSION UP SURE?] will be Upgrade F/W Sub Power displayed. Press [ENTER] to upgrade F/W. System Parameter All parameters will be initialized.
Page 207 * The SP-300 windows driver needs to be installed in the PC. 3. Peck.exe 4. USB cable Confirm that main power of SP-300 is turned "on " and sub power of SP-300 is turned "off". Double-click Peck.exe to start the Peck. [Peck] screen is displayed.
Page 208 Select the firmware file, and click [Open]. Peck starts to send the firmware to the machine. Machine goes into Firmware Upgrade mode auto matically. When upgrade is completed, sub power sw will be turned off SP-300 V1.00 DATA ERROR automatically.
Page 209 4 Adjustment 4-4 HEAD ALIGNMENT (Referential Time : 30 min._1 Head Alignment) [About HEAD ALIGNMENT] HEAD ALIGNMENT is necessary to obtain the good printing quality. If the heads are not aligned, printing problems, such as banding, fine lines, gap between bands, could occur. Remove the I/S COVER.
Page 210 4 Adjustment Remove the HEAD BOARD COVER (Clear Cover). HEAD BOARD COVER Turn on the SUB POWER SW while pressing [ ], [ and [ ] keys to enter the SERVICE MODE. Setup the PET film on the machine. ], [ ], [ ] + POWER ON [ MENU ] key...
Page 211 4 Adjustment Loosen the 3 screws fixing the Head in order as shown in the figure. Loosen the screws fixing the Head for 1/2 turn. If the screws are loosened too much, adjustments could not be performed correctly. Insert the 1.5 mm Hexagonal Wrench to the hole of the HEAD CARRIAGE, then, turn the screw so that the lines of each color in the test pattern will be straight.
Page 212 4 Adjustment Tighten the screws fixing the Head in the reverse order when fixing with using the TORQUE DRIVER (ST-056). Torque for tightening is 2kgf cm (20cNm). • Make sure not to tighten the screws too tightly. Print the test pattern again. If the result is NG, repeat 6 ~ 10 .
Page 213 4 Adjustment [VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT] Select the [VERTICAL TEST PRINT] under the [HEAD ADJUST] menu and press the [ENTER] key. SERVICE MENU HEAD ADJUST HEAD ADJUST VERTICAL VERTICAL TEST PRINT TEST PATTERN shown in the right figure will be printed. BK MG BK Loosen the 3 screws fixing the Head in order as shown in the figure.
Page 214 4 Adjustment - When the M lines are above the K lines, turn the Adjustment Screw CW. - When the M lines are below the K lines, turn the Adjustment Screw CCW. Adjust the M/Y Head on the basis of the K/C Head. It is not necessary to adjust the K/C Head.
Page 215 4 Adjustment [ HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT ] Select the [HORIZONTAL TEST PRINT] in the [HEAD ADJUST] menu and press the [ENTER] key. SERVICE MENU HEAD ADJUST HEAD ADJUST HORIZONTAL HORIZONTAL TEST PRINT Following TEST PATTERN will be printed. Find the position where the block of M and Y color matches that of the K and C color and check the number. In case of having problem deciding the number, the number between the 2 numbers can be selected.
Page 216 4 Adjustment [BIDIRECTION ADJUSTMENT] Select [BI-DIR.DEFAULT TEST PRINT] in the [HEAD SERVICE MENU ADJUST] menu and press the [ENTER] key. HEAD ADJUST HEAD ADJUST BI-DIR.DEFAULT BI-DIR.DEFAULT TEST PRINT Following TEST PATTERN will be printed. Find the position where the upper block matches the lower block and check the number. In case of having problem deciding the number, the number between the 2 numbers can be selected.
Page 217 4 Adjustment Fix the HEAD BOARD COVER (Clear Cover). HEAD BOARD COVER Fix the DAMPER PLATE. DAMPER PLATE 4-25...
Page 218 4 Adjustment 4-5 LIMIT POSITION & CUT DOWN POSITION INITIALIZE (Referential Time : 10min.) [About LIMIT POSITION & CUT DOWN POSITION INITIALIZE] This is used to detect the distance between the Limit Sensor and the Capping Position. After completing the detection, the distance from the Cut Down Position to the Limit Sensor will be detected.
Page 219 4 Adjustment Cap the HEADs by moving the CAPPING UNIT with ] and [ ] keys. Make sure the HEADs are capped correctly. If the WHITE GUIDEs of the CAPPING UNIT come inside from the BLACK GUIDEs of the HEAD CARRIAGE at either side, the capping position is not BLACK OK.
Page 220 4 Adjustment Loosen four screws for fixing the CAPPING UNIT. 4 screws for fixing the CAPPING UNIT Move the HEAD CARRIAGE to the lock position by hand. After the HEAD CARRIAGE is locked, push the Head Carriage to the left until it stops because there is a play with the HEAD CARRIAGE.
Page 221 4 Adjustment Fix the PUMP COVER. PUMP COVER Confirm the CAPPING UNIT is capped at correct position, press [ENTER] Key again. After the LIMIT POSITION INITIALIZE is completed, DETECTING.. the message appears as shown in the figure. SETTING UP CUTTER DOWN POS TOOL CARRIAGE will be separated from the HEAD CARRIAGE.
Page 222 4 Adjustment 4-6 LINEAR ENCODER SETUP (Referential Time : 10min.) [About LINEAR ENCODER SETUP] LINEAR ENCODER SETUP is necessary for the machine to recognize the width by the software coordinates. It is also necessary for checking whether the encoder module can read the scale correctly in the whole width. Lower the Pinch Rollers.
Page 223 4 Adjustment When Linear Encoder Setup is completed, carry out the SERVICE MENU [LINEAR CALIB.] in the Service Menu. LINEAR CALIB. [ENTER] NOW PROCESSING.. LINEAR CALIB. SETUP COMPLETED LENEAR CALIB. 0.18% In case of an error, check the followings. 1. Dirt/Scratch on the ENCODER SCALE. 2.
Page 224 4 Adjustment 4-7 CROP MARK SENSOR ADJUSTMENT (Referential Time : 10min.) [About CROP MARK SENSOR ADJUSTMENT] This adjustment is for adjusting the sensitivity of the CROP MARK SENSOR. If not adjusted, crop marks can not be read correctly and result in a problem that the cutting shifts from the printing.
Page 225 4 Adjustment Select [OUTLEVEL CHECK] under the [CROPMARK SENS] menu. Press the [ENTER] key, and the Crop Mark will be printed. Then the TOOL CARRIAGE moves on the SERVICE MENU CROPMARK SENS Crop Mark automatically. CROPMARK SENS OUTLEVEL CHECK Adjust the VR on the CARRIAGE BOARD so that the "MAX"...
Page 226 4 Adjustment 4-8 TOOL / CROP MARK SENSOR POSITION ADJUSTMENT (Referential Time : 10min.) [About TOOL/CROP MARK SENSOR POSITION ADJUSTMENT] This adjustment is for calibrating the shifting in the relative positions of Tool and Crop Mark Sensor. If it is not adjusted, the position of the Crop Marks can not be detected correctly, and that results in a problem that the cutting shifts from the printing.
Page 227 4 Adjustment Select [SCAN SETTING] from the [CROP-TOOL ADJ.] menu and enter the correction-value found in the Test SERVICE MENU Pattern. CROP-TOOL ADJ. CROP-TOOL ADJ. SCAN SETTING SCAN SETTING -0.40mm -0.40mm [ENTER] Select [FEED SETTING] from the [CROP-TOOL ADJ.] menu and enter the correction-value found in the Test SERVICE MENU Pattern.
Page 228 4 Adjustment [AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT] Setup the Vinyl Sheet (note : Vinyl should be black and the backing should be white.) on the Machine. Turn on the sub power switch while pressing [ ], [ ] and ], [ ], [ ] + POWER ON [ ] keys to enter the SERVICE MODE.
Page 229 4 Adjustment 4-9 PRINT / CUT POSITION ADJUSTMENT (Referential Time : 10min.) [About PRINT / CUT POSITION ADJUSTMENT] This adjustment is for calibrating the relative positions of printing and cutting. If it is not adjusted, it could result in a problem that the cutting shifts from printing. There are two adjusting ways prepared in this Mode, Manual and Auto.
Page 230 4 Adjustment Select [SCAN SETTING] from the [PRINT&CUT ADJ.] menu and enter the correction-value found in the Test SERVICE MENU Pattern. PRINT&CUT ADJ. PRINT&CUT ADJ. SCAN SETTING SCAN SETTING -0.40mm -0.40mm [ENTER] Select [FEED SETTING] from the [PRINT&CUT ADJ.] menu and enter the correction-value found in the Test SERVICE MENU Pattern.
Page 231 4 Adjustment [AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT] Set the SV-GG media on the machine and lower the Pinch Rollers. Turn on the sub power switch while pressing [ ], [ ] and [ ] ], [ ], [ ] + POWER ON keys to enter the SERVICE MODE. [ MENU ] key TOOL / CROP MARK SENSOR POSITION ADJUSTMENT needs to have been done before...
Page 232 4 Adjustment 4-10 CALIBRATION (FEEDING DIRECTION) (Referential Time : 20min.) [About CALIBRATION] CALIBRATION is for calibrating the media feeding amount. It calibrates the manufacturing tolerance of the Grit Roller diameter to make it possible to feed media for a correct amount. Calibration is done by using the PET-G in the Factory.
Page 233 4 Adjustment Calculate the amount to be calibrated with the formula shown at the right figure. 1. CA = Calibrating Amount 2. CL = Commanded Length (=400mm) FORMULA 3. ML = Measured Length CA = CL - ML x 100 Select the [SETTING] menu under the [CALIB.
Page 234 4 Adjustment 4-11 TOOL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Referential Time : 20min.) [About TOOL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ] This adjustment is for getting correct Tool Pressure when cutting is performed. When this adjustment is not performed correctly, lines are cut like dashed lines or lines may be cut strongly beyond necessity.
Page 235 4 Adjustment Put the WHITE DUMMY PEN (ST-006) on the TOOL WHITE DUMMY PEN CARRIAGE. Lower the PINCH ROLLERs at both edges of the GRIT ROLLER. Move the carriage to the right end of BED. There is no H mark on this machine. Turn the ADJUSTMENT SCREW to adjust the clearance between the pen tip and the BED to 2.5 ~ 2.6mm.
Page 236 4 Adjustment 4-12 TOOL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT (Referential Time : 15min.) [About TOOL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT] This adjustment is for having the correct tool pressure. Perform this adjustment at the right end of BED. There is no H mark. Remove the FRONT COVER and FRONT RAIL COVER. FRONT RAIL COVER FRONT COVER Turn on the sub power switch while pressing [ ], [ ]...
Page 237 4 Adjustment Lower the PINCH ROLLERs at both edges of the GRIT ROLLER. Move a carriage to the right end of BED. There is no H mark on this machine. Select [30gf] under [FORCE ADJUST] menu. SERVICE MENU Press the [TEST CUT] key and move the TOOL down. FORCE ADJUST FORCE ADJUST 30gf...
Page 238 4 Adjustment Select [200gf] under [FORCE ADJUST] menu. SERVICE MENU Press the [TEST CUT] key and move the TOOL down. FORCE ADJUST FORCE ADJUST 200gf 200gf [TEST CUT] Pull up the Handle part of the TOOL HOLDER with the TENSION GAUGE (ST-002) and measure the pressure ST-013 when the pen tip leaves the BED.
Page 239 4 Adjustment 4-13 CARRIAGE WIRE TENSION ADJUSTMENT (Referential Time : 10min.) Remove the FRONT COVER , FRONT RAIL COVER FRONT RAIL COVER and LEFT COVER . FRONT LEFT COVER COVER Loosen the screws shown in the figure. Measure the wire tension with the TENSION METER (ST-011) at the center of the LM GUIDE.
Page 240 4 Adjustment Turn on the SUB POWER SW while pressing [ ], [ ] and [ ] keys to enter the SERVICE MODE. ], [ ], [ ] + POWER ON [ MENU ] key Menu SERVICE MENU Select the [SCAN] menu under the [AGING] menu and press the [ENTER] key to start AGING.
Page 241 5 Supplemental Information 5 Supplemental Information 5-1 SENSOR MAP (Front View of the machine) LIMIT SENSOR It detects the origin of the Carriage Moving Direction and the limit. I/S COVER SENSOR FRONT PAPER SENSOR It detects whether the I/S Cover is opened or It detects the front edge of the media.
Page 242 5 Supplemental Information WIPER SENSOR It detects the limit position of the Wiper moving in back and forth. CAPPING SENSOR It detects the limit position of the Capping Unit. ENCODER MODULE It detects coordinates for Carriage Moving Direction. PINCH ROLLER POSITION SENSOR It detects the positions of Pinch Roller.

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