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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 You have the right to acquire, modify, and distribute the source code for this GPL/LGPL software. You can obtain the GPL/LGPL source code used in this product by downloading it from the following website. URL: http://www.rolanddg.com/gpl/ Roland DG Corp. has licensed the MMP technology from the TPL Group.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preventing Soiling and Dot Drop-Out by When You Use the Roland VersaWorks ..Cleaning During Printing ....
  • Page 4 Specification Table ......Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. http://www.rolanddg.com/ Copyright © 2013 Roland DG Corporation...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Fully Utilizing The Machine

    Chapter 1 Fully Utilizing the Machine Important Points to Check Before Printing . . . . . .4 Three Important Points (Measures for UV Reflected Light and Ink Mist) ....4 Saving Frequently Used Media Size (Preset Function) .

  • Page 6: Important Points To Check Before Printing

    Important Points to Check Before Printing Three Important Points (Measures for UV Reflected Light and Ink Mist) On this machine, ink affixed on the surface of the print heads might be cured by reflection of the UV-LED lamp light and ink mist (ink splash upon printing). If ink affixed on the surface of the print heads is cured, it might cause dot drop-outs, and if you use the product without taking any measures, it might cause a failure which requires replacement of the print heads.
  • Page 7 Important Points to Check Before Printing 3 . A jig might be required according to the size and shape of the print object (media) . According to the size and shape of the print object (media), the distance between the print object (media) and print heads may increase with the likelihood of ink mist increased.

  • Page 8: Saving Frequently Used Media Size (Preset Function)

    Saving Frequently Used Media Size (Preset Function) You can save media settings in presets. If you When you have decided on a character, press save the settings of frequently used media, you can load them instantly and shorten the The characters you can enter are “A” through time for setting.

  • Page 9: Load A Preset And Print

    Saving Frequently Used Media Size (Preset Function) Load a Preset and Print Press [ENTER] . W:508mm L:330mm Load a media setting saved in presets and H:100.0mm perform printing. NOTE MEMO Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover, Every time you make a setup of media, you open and close it gently.

  • Page 10: Making Advanced Setup Of Media

    Making Advanced Setup of Media Setting Height of Media Manually Manually set the height of media for printing. Although the manual setting takes a little longer than the automatic setting because you need to visually set the height, it is suitable when you do not want to make the head gap sensor contact with the media or when you want to set the distance between the head and media.
  • Page 11 Making Advanced Setup of Media When the screen shown in the figure appears AUTO DETECTION If you press [ENTER] in this screen, automatic detection of the height starts. During automatic detection, the head gap sensor comes in contact with the media. If you do not want to perform automatic detection, press [ ] to return to the original screen.

  • Page 12: Print Heads

    Making Advanced Setup of Media Expanding Distance Between Media and Print Heads When you set the height of the media automatically (First Step Guide), the distance between the media and print heads is set to 1.0 mm with which optimum printing is performed. However, if the height (thickness) of the media on which printing is performed varies, or when the media is lifted or warped during printing, the media might come into contact with the print heads.

  • Page 13: Setting Print Area For Each Setup Of Media

    Making Advanced Setup of Media Setting Print Area for Each Setup of Media Usually, when you make a new setup of media, the print area and base position of the previous setup are set. You can change them every time you make a new setup of media. Procedure Press [MENU] .

  • Page 14: Changing Print Area

    Making Advanced Setup of Media Changing Print Area Press [ ] or [ ] to select the base position . SET BASE POS . Print object In the factory default, the base position (home Set the base position (home posi- position) of the print area is at the right front tion) at the front right of the print of the flat table, and the print area is the full...
  • Page 15 Making Advanced Setup of Media Setting Print Area Using Lower Right Press [ ] to move the laser pointer until it points to a position to the of Media as Base Position right foreground of the print area . This is the print area setting method when the print site is level, and you can clearly specify the print area.
  • Page 16 Making Advanced Setup of Media Setting Print Area Using Center of Press [ ] to move the laser pointer until it points to a position to the Media as Base Position inner left of the print area . This is the print area setting method clear MEMO specification of the print area is difficult, or For a test print, set “WIDTH”...
  • Page 17 Making Advanced Setup of Media Press [ ] to move the laser Close the front cover when it is open . pointer until it points to the center position Press [ENTER] . of the area you want to print . The print area is specified.

  • Page 18: Check The Print Area

    Making Advanced Setup of Media Check the Print Area Specifying the minimum print area allows reducing the print After you change the print area, you can check whether or not the print area that you time intend is set. Specify “FULL WIDTH S” to “PRTAREA”, Press [FUNCTION] .

  • Page 19: Maintaining Print Quality

    Maintaining Print Quality Preventing Soiling and Dot Drop- Press [ ] or [ ] to select a relevant item . Out by Cleaning During Printing PERIODIC CL . Explanation Automatic cleaning is per- In the following cases, ink tends to collect PAGE formed each time prior to the on the surface of the heads.

  • Page 20: Preventing Soiling And Dot Drop-Out By

    Maintaining Print Quality Reducing Print Quality Degradation Description from Ink Mist (Ink Spatter) Whether the symptom can be alleviated or not depends on the temperature and media Under some printing conditions (such as low type. Be sure to check the print status as you temperature or when a static charge is likely), a adjust the setting.

  • Page 21: Re-Curing Ink

    Maintaining Print Quality Re-Curing Ink When the ink is not completely cured after printing is complete, cure the ink by illuminating it once again with the UV-LED lamp. A characteristic of UV ink is that it cures quickly when exposed to the UV-LED lamp, but curing may be difficult for materials like cloth that absorb ink.

  • Page 22: Fully Utilizing Convenient Features

    Fully Utilizing Convenient Features Continuing Printing even If Media Press [MENU] [ ] in this order to return to the original screen . Contact the Head Gap Sensor Description This setting allows the height to be readjusted automatically to continue printing even when When the height is readjusted automatically, the media moves out of position or lifts up and printing continues, the height setting is...

  • Page 23: Continuously Outputting Print Data

    Fully Utilizing Convenient Features Continuously Outputting Print Press [ENTER] . Data Press [MENU] [ ] in this order to return to the original screen . When multiple print data are sent at a time from the computer, the print data can be Description output in a row.

  • Page 24: Reducing Output Time

    Fully Utilizing Convenient Features Reducing Output Time MEMO In the case of the output data of which width gradually narrows (e.g., an inverted The output time is reduced by restricting triangle), even if “FULL WIDTH S” is set to the operating range of the print heads. This “OFF”, the movement of the print heads may feature is effective when the print area or not match the output data.

  • Page 25: Making Setting Of This Machine

    Making Setting of This Machine Setting the Menu Language Setting the Interval until Activation of and Units of Measurement the Sleep Mode (Power Saving Function) This feature sets the language and units of This feature sets the time to activate the sleep measurement displayed on the display screen mode when no operation is in progress in the of the operation panel.

  • Page 26: Deactivating The Sleep Mode (Power Saving Function)

    Making Setting of This Machine Deactivating the Sleep Mode Returning All Settings to (Power Saving Function) Factory Defaults The machine goes into the sleep mode when This menu returns all settings to the same as no operation is performed for a certain period their factory defaults.

  • Page 27: Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out

    Making Setting of This Machine Determining What Happens Description When Ink Runs Out When “STOP” is selected, printing pauses and so colors may be uneven. Ensure a sufficient This menu lets you select the operation that amount of remaining ink before you begin takes place when an ink cartridge becomes printing.

  • Page 28: Viewing Information About The System Of This Machine

    Making Setting of This Machine Viewing Information About the System of This Machine For information on how to set up a network, refer to “STEP 8: Network Settings” (First Step Guide). Procedure Press [MENU] . Press [ ] several times until the screen shown on the below appears . MENU SYSTEM INFO.

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Maintenance

    Method for Switching the Ink Type ..46 When You Use the Roland VersaWorks ..47 Replacing Consumable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Replacing the Wiper .

  • Page 30: About Maintenance

    If the frequency of replacement depending this screen appears, switch on the sub power. on use. Purchase them from your authorized When maintenance operations finish, switch Roland DG Corp. dealer. Chapter 2 Maintenance...
  • Page 31 About Maintenance About Care and Maintenance of the Machine WARNING Never use gasoline, alcohol, thinner, or any other flammable material . Doing so may cause fire Wipe away any buildup of ink or grime that has adhered to the machine as part of daily cleaning. In particular, the flat table is likely to have a buildup of grime.

  • Page 32: Disposing Of Discharged Ink

    About Maintenance Disposing of Discharged Ink When “EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE” Is Displayed The message shown in the figure appears WARNING Never place discharged fluid or ink when a certain amount of discharged fluid near open flame . has collected in the bottle. Doing so may cause fire.
  • Page 33 About Maintenance Discarding the Discharged Fluid Re-attach the emptied drain bottle . Before the Message Appears Close the panel cover . To discard the discharged fluid when “EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE” has not been displayed yet, follow the procedure given below: Press [MENU] .

  • Page 34: Periodic Cleaning Maintenance

    About Maintenance Periodic Cleaning Maintenance Press [ENTER] . CLOSE PANEL There are several cleaning menus on this COVER machine. Perform cleaning periodically or as needed. Close the panel cover (p . 31) . Cleaning Explanation Press [MENU] [ ] in this order to return to Select this cleaning under normal the original screen .
  • Page 35 About Maintenance Medium and Powerful Cleaning Press [ MEDIUM CL. When normal cleaning (“Printing Test and Normal Cleaning” (First Step Guide)) does 　　AB not correct dot drop-out, perform the more powerful cleaning, a “medium cleaning, ” Group two or three times. If the condition is not improved, try the even more powerful Press [ ] to choose the group of heads...
  • Page 36 About Maintenance When you select powerful cleaning, the screen shown in the figure appears . EMPTY 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. Press [ENTER]. The screen shown in the figure appears, and then cleaning starts.

  • Page 37: Manual Cleaning

    • When the cleaning stick and cleaning liquid used for manual cleaning runs out, purchase them 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. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Chapter 2 Maintenance...

  • Page 38: Cleaning Mode

    If you use up the cleaning stick, purchase a new one from your authorized Press [ ] [ ] in this order . Roland DG Corp. dealer. SUB MENU • Use one cleaning stick per cleaning session. Reusing cleaning sticks may reduce print MAINTENANCE quality.
  • Page 39 About Maintenance Touch the location shown in the figure (under the ink cartridge cover) to discharge any static electricity . 2 . Clean Using the Cleaning Stick Moisten the cleaning stick with the cleaning liquid . Be sure to use one of the included cleaning sticks. Clean in the sequence shown in the figure below .
  • Page 40 About Maintenance 3 . Quit Manual Cleaning Mode Apply commercially available glass cleaner to the new cleaning stick . NOTE Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover, open and close it gently. Close the front cover . Press [ENTER] .

  • Page 41: Ink Cartridges

    Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Ink Cartridges Checking for Remaining Ink Procedure Press [MENU] . Press [ ] several times until the screen shown on the below appears . MENU INK REMAINING Press [ Cartridge slot number Much 1,, 2,, 3,, 4,, Amount of ink remaining 5,, 6,, 7,, 8,, Little...

  • Page 42: How To Replace The Ink Cartridge

    Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Ink Cartridges How to Replace the Ink ink cartridge horizontally from side to side by 5 cm (2 inches) from each end of the ink Cartridge cartridge. Pull out the empty ink cartridge and When ink runs out, a warning beep sounds immediately insert the new one .

  • Page 43: When The White Ink Concentration Is Low

    When the White Ink Concentration is Low Restoring White Ink Concentration Prolonged use of this machine may cause the concentration of the white ink to decrease. This is because white ingredients in white ink easily precipitate. The “CIRCULATING INK” feature circulates the ink to eliminate white ink precipitation.

  • Page 44: When Dot Drop-Out Cannot Be Cleared Up

    When Dot Drop-Out Cannot Be Cleared Up In this operation, all white and gloss inks within the printer are discharged, and the interior is cleaned. Ink is refilled after cleaning. This operation requires two SOL INK cleaning cartridges. " If you want to perform maintenance on inks other than white or gloss ink, see “Cleaning All Print Heads” (p.
  • Page 45 When Dot Drop-Out Cannot Be Cleared Up Press [ENTER] . REMOVE CARTRIDGE 5, 6 flashes 123456 Open the front cover . Remove the ink cartridges from slots 5 and 6 . SET CL-LIQUID 5, 6 flashes 123456 Insert SOL INK cleaning cartridges into slots 5 and 6 . RENEWING INK...

  • Page 46: Cleaning All Print Heads

    When Dot Drop-Out Cannot Be Cleared Up Cleaning All Print Heads Procedure Prepare In this operation, all inks within the printer are SOL INK cleaning cartridge (6) discharged, and the interior is cleaned. Ink is refilled after cleaning. Press [MENU] . This operation requires six unused SOL INK Press [ ] to display the figure on the below .
  • Page 47 (First Step Guide) and promptly fill with ink. If you have any questions, contact your When filling with ink, you use (two) SOL INK authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. cleaning cartridges again. Procedure Perform on “1 . Change to the Print-Head Manual-Cleaning Mode”...

  • Page 48: Switching The Ink Type

    Procedure that you cannot change the combination of colors. Press [MENU] . • When using Roland VersaWorks, you must Press [ ] to display the figure on the below . initialize Roland VersaWorks after switching the ink types (p. 47).

  • Page 49: When You Use The Roland Versaworks

    Be careful not VersaWorks to insert the wrong cartridges. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us, if you inserted the wrong cartridges. NOTE • Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover, Be sure to perform the following operation open and close it gently.

  • Page 50: Replacing Consumable Parts

    Press [ ] [ ] in this order . Replace with new items. SUB MENU For information about purchasing wipers, MAINTENANCE contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Press [ ] [ ] in this order . TIME FOR WIPER REPLACE...
  • Page 51 Replacing Consumable Parts 2 . Replace the Wipers 3 . Quit the WIPER REPLACE Mode NOTE Detach the old wipers . Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover, open and close it gently. Close the front cover . FINISHED? Press [ENTER] .

  • Page 52: Replacing The Filter

    FILTER REPLACE to be replaced. Replace with new items. For information about purchasing filters, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. Remove any media . dealer. Press [MENU] . When a warning beep sounds Press [ ] to display the figure on the below .
  • Page 53 Replacing Consumable Parts 2 . Replace the Filter 3 . Quit the FILTER REPLACE Mode NOTE NOTE Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover, Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover, open and close it gently. open and close it gently.

  • Page 54: When Moving The Unit

    • Handle the machine with care when moving, keeping it level (not tilted at an angle) and preventing it from striking other objects. • For transportation of this machine, please contact us or your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Procedure...
  • Page 55 When Moving the Unit Secure the print heads and the flat table . Retainer A Retainer B Screws The machine is now ready to be moved. Move as soon as possible . Immediately reinstall the machine and fill with ink . See “STEP 7: Filling with Ink for the First Time”...

  • Page 57: Chapter 3 Appendix

    Chapter 3 Appendix Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Main Menu .

  • Page 58: Menu List

    Menu List Main Menu Press [MENU]. Chapter 3 Appendix...
  • Page 59 Menu List Chapter 3 Appendix...

  • Page 60: Function Menu

    Menu List Function Menu Language Unit Menu Press [FUNCTION]. While holding down [MENU], switch on the sub power. (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) Not displayed if the setup of media is not completed (when [SETUP] is dark or flashing). Chapter 3 Appendix...

  • Page 61: Read This Chapter Whenever You Face A Problem (Faq)

    Read This Chapter Whenever You Face a Problem (FAQ) Printer Does Not Run Problem Items to check Action Page Switch on the printer’s main power, then press Is the power switched “STEP 1: Turning the Power the sub power switch and make sure the sub On”...
  • Page 62 Make sure the software RIP is running correctly, Did the software RIP “Roland VersaWorks Quick then switch the sub power switch off and back end abnormally? Start Guide”...

  • Page 63: Attractive Printing Is Not Possible

    Read This Chapter Whenever You Face a Problem (FAQ) Attractive Printing Is Not Possible Problem Items to check Action Page • “STEP 3: Test Print and Normal Cleaning” (First Step Guide) • “Medium and Powerful Carry out a printing test and make sure no dot Cleaning”...
  • Page 64 Read This Chapter Whenever You Face a Problem (FAQ) Problem Items to check Action Page Did you shake the ink “2. Insert the Ink Cartridges Before loading a new ink cartridge, shake each of cartridges before load- for the Respective Colors” them 50 times (about 15 seconds).

  • Page 65: What To Do First

    Try switching off the main power, then switching on the main power again, followed by the sub power. If the heads still do not move, carry out the following emergency response measure, and then contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Procedure Turn off the main power switch .

  • Page 66: Handling Messages And Error Messages

    Handling Messages and Error Messages A Message Appears These are the main messages that appear on the machine’s display to prompt correct operation. They do not indicate any error. Follow the prompts and take action accordingly. Message Explanation Action Page Replace the ink cartridge indicated Only a small amount of ink by the flashing number with a new...
  • Page 67 Handling Messages and Error Messages Message Explanation Action Page The message shown in the figure appears when a cer- • “Disposing Discard the discharged fluid in the drain EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE tain amount of discharged Discharged Ink” (p. bottle. fluid has collected in the drain bottle.

  • Page 68: An Error Message Appears

    This section describes the error messages that may appear on the machine’s display, and how to take action to remedy the problem. If the action described here does not correct the problem, or if an error message not described here appears, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Message...
  • Page 69 After you switch off the power, inform your SERVICE CALL **** that must be performed authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer of the number that appeared by a service technician is on the display screen. required.

  • Page 70: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Dimensional Drawing Dimensions Unit: mm 1,202 Flat Table Dimensions Unit: mm Chapter 3 Appendix...

  • Page 71: Locations Of The Power Rating And Serial Number Labels

    Main Specifications Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Serial Number This number is required when you seek maintenance, servicing, or support. Never remove the label. Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the requirements for voltage, frequency, and amperage given here.

  • Page 72: Specification Table

    Humidity: 35 to 80% RH (no condensation) Not operating Temperature: 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F), Humidity: 20 to 80% RH (no condensation) Power cord, RIP & PRINT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (Roland VersaWorks), user documenta- Accessories tion, pad trays, etc. *1 Temperature: 25°C or 77°F, humidity: 50%...
  • Page 76 R2-131018...

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