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  • Page 1 Setup Guide Read this first. This describes the setup tasks and important conditions about the installation location that must be met in order to enable use of this machine.
  • Page 2  Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur with respect to any article made using this product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    This document is a setup guide for RE-640 ECO-SOL MAX ink model and RE-640 water-based pigment ink (FPG) model. Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2012 Roland DG Corporation http://www.rolanddg.com/...

  • Page 4: 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 5 To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may cause injury. WARNING WARNING Be sure to follow the operation proce- Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the machine. dures described in this documentation. Doing so may result in fire, electrical shock, Never allow anyone unfamiliar with the or injury.
  • Page 6 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 Do not use the supplied power supply authorized Roland DG Corp.
  • Page 7 To Ensure Safe Use Important notes about the power cord, plug, and electrical outlet Never place any object on top or subject to Never allow to get wet. damage. Never bend or twist with undue force. Never make hot. Dust may cause fire. Never pull with undue force.
  • Page 8 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 9 To Ensure Safe Use This machine weighs 200 kg (441 lb.). Media weighs 40 kg (88 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 ma- of the machine.
  • Page 10 To Ensure Safe Use Warning Labels Warning labels are affixed to make areas of danger immediately clear. The meanings of these labels are as follows. Be sure to heed their warnings. Also, never remove the labels or allow them to become obscured. Flammable Ink and discharged fluid are flammable.

  • Page 11: Pour Utiliser En Toute Sécurité

    Pour utiliser en toute sécurité La manipulation ou l'utilisation inadéquates de cet appareil peuvent causer des blessures ou des dommages matériels. Les précautions à prendre pour prévenir les blessures ou les dommages sont décrites ci-dessous. Avis sur les avertissements Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de décès ou de blessure grave ATTENTION en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.
  • Page 12 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L'utilisation incorrecte peut causer des blessures ATTENTION ATTENTION S'assurer de suivre les procédures Débrancher le câble d'alimentation avant d'utilisation décrites dans la documen- de procéder au nettoyage ou à l'entretien tation. Ne jamais permettre à quiconque de l'appareil, et avant d'y fixer ou d'en ne connaît pas le fonctionnement ou la retirer des accessoires en option.
  • Page 13 électrique. Si un objet ou du liquide s'infiltre Côté corps dans l'appareil, débrancher immédiatement le câble d'alimentation et communiquer avec le représentant Roland DG Corp. autorisé.
  • Page 14 Continuer à utiliser l'appareil peut causer un raient se produire. incendie, un choc électrique ou des bles- sures. Communiquer avec le représentant Roland DG Corp. Autorisé. Manipuler le câble d'alimentation, la fiche et la prise électrique correctement et avec soin.
  • Page 15 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 cela la fiche ou la prise.
  • Page 16 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L'encre, les liquides nettoyants et les liquides usées sont inflammables et toxiques ATTENTION ATTENTION Ne pas approcher une flamme nue de Ne jamais boire l'encre, le liquide de l'espace de travail. nettoyage ni les liquides usés, ne pas L'encre et les liquides usés sont inflam- en respirer les vapeurs et ne pas laisser mables.
  • Page 17 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Le poids de cet appareil est de 200 kg (441 lb.) Le poids du support est de 40 kg (88 lb.) ATTENTION ATTENTION S'assurer de verrouiller les roulettes de Installer l'appareil à un endroit stable et la base.
  • Page 18 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 inflammables.

  • Page 19: Setup Guide

    Setup Guide...

  • Page 20: Installation Environment

    1. Installation Environment Deciding On an Installation Site Install the machine in a quiet and stable location offering good operating conditions. An unsuitable location may cause accidents, fires, faulty operations, or malfunctions. WARNING Install the machine in a location that is level, stable, and able to bear the weight of the machine.

  • Page 21: Temperature And Humidity

    1. Installation Environment Temperature and Humidity Maintain the specified temperature and humidity even when the machine is not in use. If temperatures are too high or too low, it may cause the machine malfunction. During operation: Temperature 20 to 32˚C (68 to 90˚F), relative humidity 35 to 80% (no condensa- tion) During non-operation: Temperature 5 to 40˚C (41 to 104˚F), relative humidity 20 to 80% (no conden- sation)

  • Page 22: Included Items

    2. Included Items The following items are packed together with the main unit of the machine. Make sure they are all present and accounted for. Arms (one for right and Stand legs (one for right Power cord (1) Casters (2) left each) and left each) Stand stay (1)
  • Page 23 INKJET PRINTER Setup guide Cleaning fluid* (1) Cleaning sticks MAINTENANCE (this document) (1) GUIDE* (1) Roland OnSupport Installation & Setting ECO-SOL MAX ink Guide/Installation disc model label*(1) (one for each) * This is provided only with ECO-SOL MAX ink model.

  • Page 24: Assembling And Installing

    3. Assembling and Installing Step 1: Assembling the Stand – Mounting the Machine WARNING Perform this task with all power switches left switched off. Otherwise sudden movement of the machine may cause injury. CAUTION Unpacking and installation must be carried out by six or more person- nel.
  • Page 25 3. Assembling and Installing  Attach the casters onto the stand legs. Attach the casters to the end farther away from the stand stay. The casters have no particular front and rear orientation. Tighten the bolts securely. (8 locations in total) Loose bolts may cause the stand to wobble. Hexagonal wrench Bolts Pipe...
  • Page 26 3. Assembling and Installing Place the machine on the stand. Align the holes on the base surface of the machine to the protrusions of the arms. Tighten the bolts securely. Loose bolts may cause the stand to wobble. Fasten the back surface of the machine securely with the bolts. (4 locations in total for right and left) Fasten the base surface of the machine securely with the bolts.

  • Page 27: Step 2: Installing The Media Holder

    3. Assembling and Installing Step 2: Installing the Media Holder Procedure  Place the shafts on the stand. Shafts  Pass the left media holder onto the shaft. Pass it through from the right edge (as seen from the back of the machine). Insert the front shaft into Place the media holder hanged the media holder.
  • Page 28 3. Assembling and Installing In the same way as the left media, pass the right media holder onto the shafts and at- tach the retaining screw. Only light tightening is necessary for the retaining screw. Retaining screw Tighten loosely. Attach the shaft clamps to secure the shafts in place. Do not place the media holders too close to the edge so that they will not get caught in the shaft clamps.

  • Page 29: Step 3: Installing The Drain Bottle

    3. Assembling and Installing Step 3: Installing the Drain Bottle Procedure  Remove the bottom plug. Please be careful as the fluid used in the inspection may still remain. Bottom plug  Install the drain bottle. Turn the bottle without ap- plying excessive force.

  • Page 30: Step 4: Removing The Retainer And Packaging Materials

    3. Assembling and Installing Step 4: Removing the Retainer and Packaging Materials The machine is provided with retainers and packing materials as protective measures against vibration during transportation. Remove them after the completion of installation.  Remove all the retainers and packaging materials. Failure to do so may result in faulty operation or mal- function when the machine is turned on.

  • Page 31: Connect The Cables

    4. Connect the Cables Connecting the Cables WARNING Connect to electrical outlet that complies with this machine's ratings (for voltage, frequency, and current). Incorrect voltage or insufficient current may cause fire or electrical shock. WARNING Connect to ground. This can prevent fire or electrical shock due to current leakage in the event of malfunction.

  • Page 32: Water-Based Pigment Ink (Fpg) Model: Installing The Ink Cartridges

    5. Water-based pigment ink (FPG) model: Installing the Ink Cartridges Water-based pigment ink (FPG) model: Installing the Ink Cartridges Be sure to follow the on-screen instructions for insertion.  Insert slowly, one at a time.  Insert firmly, as far as it will go. SET CARTRIDGE ...
  • Page 33 5. Water-based pigment ink (FPG) model: Installing the Ink Cartridges Hold down and press the sub power switch. Press to select “English.” MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH Press Press to select the unit of measurement you LENGTH UNIT INCH want (for length). Press Press to select the unit of measurement you...
  • Page 34 5. Water-based pigment ink (FPG) model: Installing the Ink Cartridges Insert the ink cartridges of the respective colors. SET CARTRIDGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Check the cartridge-slot label to confirm that the ink cartridges are inserted into the right place.
  • Page 35 5. Water-based pigment ink (FPG) model: Installing the Ink Cartridges Performing Print Heads Cleaning This operation may take about 5 minutes. Stay near this machine during that time and complete the operation according to the instructions shown on the screen. Never leave the machine midway in cleaning operation.
  • Page 36 5. Water-based pigment ink (FPG) model: Installing the Ink Cartridges   When the screen shown in the left is displayed, repeat Procedure Make sure the drain bottle is not overflowing with discharged fluid, and then press When this screen appears, the ink-filling process is finished.

  • Page 37: Eco-Sol Max Ink Model: Installing The Ink Cartridges

    6. ECO-SOL MAX ink model: Installing the Ink Cartridges Filling with Ink for the First Time Special procedures are required in installing ink cartridges for the first time. These procedures are required only once when ink cartridges are installed for the first time after shipment from the factory. You first need to clean the print heads using cleaning fluid and then fill with the inks of the respective colors.

  • Page 38: Eco-Sol Max Ink Model: Installing The Ink Cartridges

    Insert each color ink cartridge into the slot labeled with the matching color. If you insert wrong car- tridges when filling ink, the condition cannot be restored easily. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us., if you filled ink with wrong cartridges inserted.
  • Page 39 6. ECO-SOL MAX ink model: Installing the Ink Cartridges  Switch on the main power switch. Hold down and press the sub power switch. Press to select “English.” MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH Press Press to select the unit of measurement you LENGTH UNIT INCH want (for length).
  • Page 40 6. ECO-SOL MAX ink model: Installing the Ink Cartridges Clean the print heads using the SOL INK cleaning cartridges.  Press to display the left figure. SELECT INK TYPE E-SOL Max4COLOR Press  Check the ink type and press to select E-SOL Max4COLOR [YES] [Yes].
  • Page 41 6. ECO-SOL MAX ink model: Installing the Ink Cartridges Insert the retainers to the slots 3 and 4. As paying attention to the orientation of the round hole, insert the dummy cartridges to the slots 3 and 4. Insert the dummy cartridge straight as far as it goes. Remove the retainers as holding the dummy cartridges with one hand so that they will not come off.
  • Page 42 6. ECO-SOL MAX ink model: Installing the Ink Cartridges Pull out the SOL INK cleaning cartridges from the slots 1 and 2. Insert the SOL INK cleaning cartridges into the slots 1 and Insert the cartridge straight down from the top, as far as it will go. Following the on-screen instructions, repeat the process above one more time.
  • Page 43 6. ECO-SOL MAX ink model: Installing the Ink Cartridges Continuously, clean the print heads in the order of the slots 3 and 4, the slots 5 and 6, and then the slots 7 and 8 as following the on-screen instructions. Insert and remove the SOL INK cleaning cartridge and dummy cartridge from and into the slot with the slot number indicated on the screen.
  • Page 44 6. ECO-SOL MAX ink model: Installing the Ink Cartridges Insert the ink cartridges of the respective colors. Insert into the slot of the matching color. Label surface E M P T Y Discard the discharged ink in the drain bottle. D R A I N B O T T L E Be sure to discard.
  • Page 45 6. ECO-SOL MAX ink model: Installing the Ink Cartridges  When the screen shown in the left is displayed, turn the hexagonal wrench to the direction of the arrow shown in the figure below. The valve opens. When the screen shown in the left is displayed, the cleaning operation is still continued inside the machine.

  • Page 46: Network Settings

    7. Network Settings Introduction This machine has a built-in print server as a network interface. When you use the print server, you can send output data to the machine from anywhere on the network. TCP/IP is used as the protocol. Make sure the machine is connected to the network by an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 47 7. Network Settings Click [Properties]. Click [Allow] when the [User Account Control] dialog box appears. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box will appear. Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] (Win- dows Vista/7) or [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (Windows XP), and then click [Properties]. If the check box for [Internet Protocol] is unselected, then click and check the box.

  • Page 48: Step 2: Make The Network Settings On The Printer

    7. Network Settings Step 2: Make the Network Settings on the Printer Important The addresses used in this section are merely example settings. For detailed information about the settings, consult your network administrator. Set the IP address.  Press  Press several times until the screen shown on the MENU...
  • Page 49 7. Network Settings Press to select the address number. SUBNET MASK 000 . 000 . 000 . 000 [SUBNET MASK]: 255.255.255.000 Note: For the subnet mask, make the setting the same value as the one used by the computer. Here, "255.255.255.000" is entered by way of example. Press SUBNET MASK 255 .

  • Page 50: Step 3: Make The Port Settings For The Software Rip

    7. Network Settings Step 3: Make the Port Settings for the Software RIP The settings for the software RIP will be made here. For the output destination, use the IP address set for the machine. For the setup procedures, refer to the documentation of the instructions for the software RIP. You can check whether the connection to the network has been complete by using the printing-test feature of the software.

  • Page 51: When Not In Use For A Prolonged Period

    8. When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period Keep Performing Maintenance Switch On the Power Once a Month Switch on the sub power at least once a month. When you turn on the power, the machine automatically performs some operations, such as one to protect the print heads from drying out. Allowing the machine to stand completely unused for a prolonged period may damage the print heads, so be sure to switch on the power to perform these automatic operations.

  • Page 52: When Transferring The Unit

    9. When Transferring the Unit Procedures from Preparing for Transfer Through Reinstalling the machine To transfer this machine, you need to secure the print heads in place with the retainers to protect them from damage. If you transfer the machine without performing such steps, it may cause ink leakage, which can damage the internal devices of the machine, or cause damage to the print head.
  • Page 53 9. When Transferring the Unit Attach the emptied drain bottle to the machine. EMPTY Press DRAIN BOTTLE Press RESET DRAIN COUNTER Press to go back to the original screen. MAINTENANCE DRAIN BOTTLE W1200mm SETUP SHEET Switch off the sub power switch. WARNING Never put discharged fluid or ink closed to fire.
  • Page 54 9. When Transferring the Unit Relocate the machine immediately, and turn on the power.  When the preparation for transfer is complete, transport the machine as soon as pos- sible.  Reinstall the machine and switch on the main power immediately. To prevent the print heads from being damaged, complete the relocation without taking too much time, and turn on the main power of the machine immediately after it is transferred.
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