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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 Roland DG Corp.  Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage that may occur through use of this product, regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product.
  • Page 2 This product contains the eT-Kernel RTOS-based software platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd.. Roland DG Corp. has licensed the MMP technology from the TPL Group.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ........................1 Chapter 1 Machine Highlights ..................5 Part Names and Functions ..................6 Printer Unit ................................6 Operation Panel ..............................8 Warning Labels ..............................9 Menu List ........................10 Main Menu ................................10 Language and Unit Menu ..........................13 Cleaning Menu ..............................14 Heater Configuration Menu ........................... 14 Important Notes on Handling and Use ..............15 Printer Unit ................................
  • Page 4 Contents When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective ..............56 Medium Cleaning .............................. 56 Powerful Cleaning ............................. 57 If Colors Are Uneven ....................58 Light Choke Cleaning ............................58 Maintenance That Should Be Performed Once a Month or More ......60 When Manual Cleaning Becomes Necessary ..................60 Manual Cleaning ..............................
  • Page 5 Contents Checking the Amount of Remaining Ink ..............103 Checking the Amount of Remaining Ink ....................103 Setting the Estimate of the Amount of Remaining Ink ..............103 Printing with Crop Marks ..................104 Printing with Crop Marks ..........................104 Using the Media Take-up System................105 Using the Media Take-up System ......................105 Chapter 5 To Administrators ..................107 Output Operation Management ................108...
  • Page 6 The Media-cutoff Location during Continuous Printing ..............139 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ........140 Specifications ......................141 Copyright © 2015 Roland DG Corporation http://www.rolanddg.com/ Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Machine Highlights

    Chapter 1 Machine Highlights Part Names and Functions ............6 Printer Unit ...................6 Operation Panel ................8 Warning Labels ...............9 Menu List ..................10 Main Menu .................10 Language and Unit Menu ............13 Cleaning Menu ................14 Heater Configuration Menu ............14 Important Notes on Handling and Use .........15 Printer Unit .................15 Ink Cartridges ................16...

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Printer Unit Front Ink cartridge slots Front cover Operation panel Keep this closed except when neces-  P. 8, "Operation Panel" sary such as when loading media. Subtank slots This is where sub- tanks are installed. Right cover Remove this when Left cover...
  • Page 9 Part Names and Functions Front Cover Interior/Print Head Area Print-head carriage The print heads are inside this. Pinch rollers These clamp the media when the loading lever is lowered. Grit rollers These rollers feed out media to- ward the front of the machine. Knife guide The separating knife travels along this guide when separat-...

  • Page 10: Operation Panel

    Part Names and Functions Operation Panel Part Name Description Illustration in this manual This displays various setting menus W1200mm Display screen and other information. 　　 This switches the printer on and off. (To switch the printer off, hold down Sub power switch the switch for one second or longer).

  • Page 11: Warning Labels

    Part Names and Functions Warning Labels Warning labels are affixed to the machine 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 dirty.

  • Page 12: Menu List

    Menu List Main Menu Press MENU MEDIA SETTING To the [AUTO DISPLAY] menu To the [NAME8] menu MENU PRESET LOAD PRESET LOAD NAME1 LOAD NAME8 To the [NAME1] menu To the [NAME8] menu PRESET SAVE SAVE NAME1 SAVE NAME8 To the [NAME1] menu PRESET AUTO DISPLAY AUTO DISPLAY...
  • Page 13 Menu List Continue To the [TEST PRINT POS] menu MENU SUB MENU SHEET TYPEプ SUB MENUプ SHEET TYPEプ CLEAR　　 OPAQUE SUB MENU SHEET WIDTHバ SHEET WIDTH 1600mm　1600mm To the [CANCEL] menu SUB MENU SHEET POS.　 SHEET POS. SAVE SHEET POS.　 CANCEL To the [SAVE] menu SUB MENU...
  • Page 14 Menu List Continue Continue Continue To the [DRAIN BOTTLE] menu SUB MENU MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE　　 CLEANING MAINTENANCE REPLACE WIPER MAINTENANCE REPLACE FELT　　 MAINTENANCE REPLACE KNIFE　　 MAINTENANCE DRAIN BOTTLE　 To the [CLEANING] menu SUB MENU TEST PRINT POS TEST PRINT POS SCAN FEED To the [SHEET TYPE] menu To the [NETWORK] menu...

  • Page 15: Language And Unit Menu

    Menu List Continue MENU INK REMAINING SLOT1 INK REMAINING SLOT1 100％　　90％ INK REMAINING すろっと1 SLOT8 SLOT8 100％　　90％ 100％　　90％ To the [AUTO DISPLAY] menu MENU SHEET REMAIN SHEET REMAIN PRINT MEMO To the [MEDIA SETTING] menu SHEET REMAIN SET LENGTH SET LENGTH 0.0m 999.9m　...

  • Page 16: Cleaning Menu

    Menu List Cleaning Menu Press Hold down for one second or longer. To the [POWERFUL CL.] menu Normal cleaning of all groups CLEANING NOMAL CL. NOMAL CL. (*1) CLEANING MEDIUM CL. MEDIUM CL. CLEANING POWERFUL CL. To the [NOMAL CL.] menu Heater Configuration Menu Press 40 PRINT 40...

  • Page 17: Important Notes On Handling And Use

    Important Notes on Handling and Use This machine is a precision device. To ensure the full performance of this machine, be sure to observe the following important points. Failure to observe them may not only result in loss of performance, but may also cause malfunction or breakdown. Printer Unit This machine is a precision device.

  • Page 18: Ink Cartridges

    Ink cartridges come in various types.  Use a type that is compatible with the printer. Also, be sure to use only genuine items from Roland DG Corp. Only remove and insert ink cartridges when you are replacing them.  When removing and inserting ink cartridges, the machine recognizes the inserted cartridge as being full of ink.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Basic Operation

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Preparing the Media..............18 Types of Media ................18 Conditions for Usable Media .............18 Switch On! ..................19 Switch On! .................19 Sleep Mode (Power-saving Feature) ........19 Loading Media ................20 Loading Roll Media ..............20 Loading Sheet Media..............26 Performing the Initial Adjustment (Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely) ........30 Setup of Media ................32 About the [MEDIA SETTING] Menu ..........32...

  • Page 20: Preparing The Media

    Paper tube (core) inner diameter 76.2 mm (3 inches) or 50.8 mm (2 inches)* * To use 2-inch media, the optional media flanges are required. For information about optional items, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Maximum Roll Weight 40 kg (88 lb.) Other Conditions Media such as the following cannot be used.

  • Page 21: Switch On

    Switch On! Switch On! WARNING When output is not being performed, remove any loaded media or switch off the sub power. The continued application of heat at a single location may cause the release of toxic gases from the media or pose a fire hazard. Procedure ...

  • Page 22: Loading Media

    Note: The media holders of this machine are designed to be used exclusively with media that has a paper tube (core) with an inner diameter of 3 inches. To use 2-inch media, the optional media flanges are required. For information about optional items, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. ...
  • Page 23 Loading Media  Fit the paper tube (core) of the media onto the end cap of the left media holder. Move the right media holder to fit its end cap onto the paper tube (core) of the media. Fit the paper tube onto the media holders securely to prevent the media from moving easily. Left media holder Right media holder End cap...
  • Page 24 Loading Media  Loosen the retaining screw of the left media holder. Hold the outside of the media holder and align the left edge of the media with the mark. When deciding the position, hold both the left and right media holders from the outside and move the media.
  • Page 25 Loading Media Pass the media through the printer and secure the media.  Pass the leading edge of the media between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers. Pinch roller Grit roller Media  Lower the loading lever (rear). The media is held in place. ...
  • Page 26 Loading Media  Pull out the media over the platen. Make sure the right edge of the media is in line with the guide line. Platen Guide line  If you want to readjust the media position at this point, redo the procedure from step .
  • Page 27 Loading Media  Lower the loading lever (front). The media is held in place.  Clamp the edges of the media with the media clamps. The media clamps are magnetic, and the left and right clamps are distinct. Refer to the figure and install the clamps in the correct positions, making sure to not confuse the right and left clamps.

  • Page 28: Loading Sheet Media

    Loading Media Loading Sheet Media Procedure  Open the front cover. Front cover  Move the media holders to the left and right. Move them to a location where they don’t disturb the media when the media is hung down from the rear of the machine.
  • Page 29 Loading Media  Pass the leading edge of the media between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers. Pinch roller Grit roller Media  Lower the loading lever (rear). The media is held in place.  Gently hold down the media and raise the loading lever (front).
  • Page 30 Loading Media  Align the front edge of the media with the location shown in the figure. Line up the right edge of the media with the guide line, and align the front edge with the location shown in the figure. If the front edge of the media is cut at an angle, load the media so that its right edge is lined up straight with the guide line.
  • Page 31 Loading Media  Clamp the edges of the media with the media clamps. The media clamps are magnetic, and the left and right clamps are distinct. Refer to the figure and install the clamps in the correct positions, making sure to not confuse the right and left clamps. Line up the edge of the media with the centers...

  • Page 32: Performing The Initial Adjustment (Correcting For Misalignment In Bidirectional Printing More Precisely)

    Loading Media Performing the Initial Adjustment (Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely) Perform the initial adjustment of this machine. This adjustment must be performed in the following cases.  When using this machine for the first time  When changing the media to use ...
  • Page 33 Loading Media Enter the correction values that you read. Enter the corresponding correction values for H1 and H2.  Press DETAIL SETTING SETTING NO.1  Press to select H1 or H2. H2 H1 Press to select the correction value. Select the correction values that you read in step When you have finished setting the correction values, press This completes the configuration of [SETTING NO.

  • Page 34: Setup Of Media

    Setup of Media About the [MEDIA SETTING] Menu To ensure the optimal output according to the media size and type, various setting items are available on this machine. However, it is hard work to perform these settings one by one referring to this document. So, the [MEDIA SETTING] menu, which provides interactive guidance for these settings, is available on this machine.
  • Page 35 Setup of Media  Press to set the temperature. DRYER 40゜C 50゜C Recommended temperature: 50°C Press to confirm your entry. For the individual setting method and the description of this setting item, refer to the following section.  P. 86, "Making the Temperature Setting for the Media Heating System" To cancel setup Procedure ...
  • Page 36 Setup of Media Perform the position correction of the feed direction (reduce horizontal stripes). Feed direction means the feed direction of the media. Perform the correction adjusting to the media in advance because horizontal strips are more likely to occur during printing when the movement distance of the media changes subtly depending on the media’s type or thickness.
  • Page 37 Setup of Media Perform the correction for misalignment in bidirectional printing. This machine prints by the bidirectional mode (in which the print heads perform printing during both their outbound pass and return pass). This printing method is called "Bidirectional Printing." This method offers the advantage of being able to shorten output times, but subtle misalignment occurs during the outbound and return passes.
  • Page 38 Setup of Media Set the drying method and time after printing.  Press to select a value. FEED FOR DRY DISABLE ENABLE Press to confirm your entry. Current Setting after setting change Drying method after printing Set whether the media should be fed until the trailing edge of the printed area is put on the dryer after the 1st page is printed.
  • Page 39 Setup of Media  Press to select a character. SET NAME Press to move to the next character. Select the following characters in the same way. You can enter up to 15 characters. Press to confirm your entry.  Press to go back to the original screen.

  • Page 40: Outputting

    Outputting Setting the Output-start Location The output-start location can be set to any location you desire. (It is possible to print even if this setting is not configured.) Note, however, that this setting must be made for each individual page. When the printing of one page finishes, the output-start location returns to its default value.
  • Page 41 Outputting Output area Output-start location Vertical (feed) direction output- start location Horizontal (scan) direction output- start location  When the location is set, press lights. When the screen displays the character "B" together W1100mm with the output-possible width at the location, setting is complete.

  • Page 42: Printing Tests And Normal Cleaning

    Outputting Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning Before you carry out actual printing, perform a printing test to ensure no dot drop-out occurs. If dot drop-out occurs, perform cleaning of the print heads (Normal Cleaning). Set test print orientation. Note: The factory default setting for test print orientation is "Portrait." When making continuous test prints, it is possible to select print orientation of "Portrait"...
  • Page 43 Outputting  Hold down for one second or longer. A test pattern is printed. Dot drop-out Perform normal cleaning.  Press  Press CLEANING NORMAL CL.  Check for the group with dot drop-out by viewing the printing-test results. With normal cleaning, only the group of print heads having dot drop-out is cleaned. Printing-test results If the printing-test results are difficult to interpret...

  • Page 44: Getting Ready To Receive Data From A Computer

    Outputting  Press The screen shown in the figure appears, and then cleaning starts. CLEANING... >>>>> 01:45 The remaining process time (estimated) is displayed on the screen. ("01:45" = "1 minute and 45 seconds") NORMAL CL. When cleaning finishes, the screen shown in the figure appears again. ...
  • Page 45 Outputting  Check that the top menu is displayed. If the top menu is not displayed, press , and then press Top menu W1371mm Flashing  Lit Output is not possible in these situations.  The machine does not run when a cover (front, left, or right) is open. ...

  • Page 46: Starting Output

    Send the output data to this machine using the software RIP. Use the included software RIP "Roland VersaWorks Dual" (hereinafter called "VersaWorks Dual"). For informa- tion on how to install and use VersaWorks Dual, refer to the "Roland VersaWorks Dual Quick Start Guide" and the HELP of VersaWorks Dual.

  • Page 47: Pausing And Canceling Output

    Outputting Pausing and Canceling Output You can pause and cancel output before it finishes. We do not recommend resuming output because horizontal stripes are produced at the place where output stopped. Procedure  Press before output finishes. This pauses the printing operation. Press again to resume printing.
  • Page 48 Outputting  Hold down for one second or longer. The media is cut off. Knife guide Reflective tape The media is moved forward and cut along this line. Printed portion You can configure settings in the software RIP for automatic media cutoff after printing has finished. For information on how to configure the settings, refer to the documentation for the software RIP you are using.

  • Page 49: Switch Off

    Switch Off Switch Off WARNING When output is not being performed, remove any loaded media or switch off the sub power. The continued application of heat at a single location may cause the release of toxic gases from the media or pose a fire hazard. Procedure ...

  • Page 51: Chapter 3 Maintenance: Keeping The Machine In Good Working Order

    Chapter 3 Maintenance: Keeping the Machine in Good Working Order How to Replace Ink Cartridges ............50 Out-of-ink Warnings ..............50 How to Replace Ink Cartridges ..........51 Maintenance That Should Be Performed Daily ......52 Disposing of Discharged Fluid ...........52 Cleaning ..................54 Care and Maintenance of the Print Heads ........55 When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective ........56 Medium Cleaning ...............56 Powerful Cleaning ..............57...

  • Page 52: How To Replace Ink Cartridges

    How to Replace Ink Cartridges Out-of-ink Warnings If Using 4 Colors (CMYK) Indicates that the ink cartridge is currently in use Flashing Indicates that the ink cartridge is empty Indicates that the ink cartridge is not currently in use 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 If one ink cartridge of the same color runs out, the machine continues printing using the other ink cartridge.

  • Page 53: How To Replace Ink Cartridges

    How to Replace Ink Cartridges How to Replace Ink Cartridges When ink runs out, a warning beep sounds and printing pauses (unless the factory default settings have been changed). Pull out the empty cartridge and insert a new one. Printing resumes. Replace the cartridge with an item of identical type and color.

  • Page 54: Maintenance That Should Be Performed Daily

    Maintenance That Should Be Performed Daily Disposing of Discharged Fluid The drain bottle collects discharged fluid. Dispose of collected material CHECK DRAIN BOTTLE before the bottle becomes full. The message shown in the figure appears when a certain amount of discharged fluid has collected in the bottle. Follow the procedure below to discard the discharged fluid.
  • Page 55 Maintenance That Should Be Performed Daily  Press RESET DRAIN COUNTER  Press , then to go back to the original screen. WARNING Never place discharged fluid or ink near an open flame. Doing so may cause a fire. CAUTION To store discharged fluid temporarily, place it in the included drain bottle or in a durable sealed container such as a metal can or polyethylene tank, and cap the container tightly.

  • Page 56: Cleaning

    Maintenance That Should Be Performed Daily Cleaning WARNING Never use a solvent such as gasoline, alcohol, or thinner to perform cleaning. Doing so may cause a fire. CAUTION Before attempting cleaning, switch off the sub power and wait until the platen and dryer cool (approximately 30 minutes).

  • Page 57: Care And Maintenance Of The Print Heads

     P. 67, "Refreshing Subtanks (REFRESH SUBTANKS)" Note: The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replacement depending on use. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.

  • Page 58: When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective

    When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective "Medium" and "powerful" cleaning consume more ink than "normal cleaning," and overly frequent use may damage the print heads themselves. Avoid using these cleaning methods more than necessary. Medium Cleaning When problems such as dot drop-out are not resolved by normal cleaning (P. 40, "Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning"), perform the more forceful "medium cleaning"...

  • Page 59: Powerful Cleaning

    When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective  Press The screen shown in the figure appears, and then cleaning starts. CLEANING... >>>>> 01:45 The remaining cleaning time is displayed on the screen. ("01:45" = "1 minute and 45 seconds") MEDIUM CL. When cleaning finishes, the screen shown in the figure appears again.

  • Page 60: If Colors Are Uneven

    If Colors Are Uneven Light Choke Cleaning Light choke cleaning consumes a lot of ink, and overly frequent use may damage the print heads them- selves. Avoid using this cleaning method more than necessary. Perform this cleaning when printed colors are unstable or uneven, e.g., when color density is inconsistent, even if the same data is printed with the same settings.
  • Page 61 If Colors Are Uneven The screen shown in the figure appears. CLEANING... >>>>>>　 　　01:45 The remaining process time (estimated) is displayed on the screen. ("01:45" = "1 minute and 45 seconds") INK CONTROL When cleaning finishes, the screen shown in the figure appears again. LIGHT CHOKE CL.

  • Page 62: Maintenance That Should Be Performed Once A Month Or More

     If you use up the cleaning sticks and cleaning liquid used for manual cleaning, contact 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. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.

  • Page 63: Manual Cleaning

     Never use any implements other than the included cleaning sticks. Cotton swabs or other lint- producing items may damage the print heads. If you use up the cleaning sticks, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.  Use one cleaning stick per cleaning session, and then discard the stick after use. Reusing cleaning sticks will reduce the printing quality.
  • Page 64 Maintenance That Should Be Performed Once a Month or More  Press several times to display the screen shown SUB MENU MAINTENANCE on the left. Press  Press MAINTENANCE CLEANING  When the screen shown on the left is displayed, open OPEN COVER R the right cover.
  • Page 65 Maintenance That Should Be Performed Once a Month or More  Clean the first wiper.  When cleaning is finished, press  Close the right cover. CLOSE COVER R  When the screen shown on the left is displayed, open OPEN COVER R the right cover.
  • Page 66 Maintenance That Should Be Performed Once a Month or More Clean the area around the print heads with the cleaning stick.  Open the left cover. OPEN COVER L  Remove the bolt (), and then remove the cut rail (). REMOVE CUT RAIL Press...
  • Page 67 Maintenance That Should Be Performed Once a Month or More  Moisten the cleaning stick with the clean- ing liquid. Be sure to perform cleaning using one of the included cleaning sticks.  Clean the locations shown in the following figure. Be especially careful to clean away any fibrous dust (lint).
  • Page 68 Maintenance That Should Be Performed Once a Month or More Reattach the left and right covers, and then end the manual cleaning mode.  Close the left cover. CLOSE COVER L  Close the right cover. CLOSE COVER R  Open the left cover.

  • Page 69: Maintenance That Should Be Performed Once Every Six Months Or More

    Maintenance That Should Be Performed Once every Six Months or More Refreshing Subtanks (REFRESH SUBTANKS) Refresh the subtanks once every six months to resolve issues with ink components precipitating in the sub- tanks. If this procedure is not performed once every six months, print quality may be adversely affected, e.g. printed colors may be uneven.
  • Page 70 Maintenance That Should Be Performed Once every Six Months or More  When the screen shown on the left is displayed, remove EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE the drain bottle and discard the discharged fluid. CAUTION When [EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE] is displayed, you must discard the dis- charged fluid If you do not discard it at this stage, discharged fluid will overflow from the drain bottle during the procedure that follows.

  • Page 71: When Problems Such As Dot Drop-Out Are Not Fixed

    When Problems such as Dot Drop-out Are Not Fixed When Problems such as Dot Drop-out Are Not Fixed Perform the procedure below if ink discharge issues such as dot drop-out are not corrected after performing cleaning using the cleaning function (normal, medium, powerful) or manual cleaning. A large amount of ink will be discharged during this operation.
  • Page 72 Note that this operation is an emergency measure. Depending on symptoms, it may damage normal areas and cause symptoms to worsen. If you have any questions, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.

  • Page 73: Replacing Consumable Parts

    There are two wipers. Replace both wipers with new ones. TIME FOR WIPER REPLACE For information about purchasing wipers, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
  • Page 74 Replacing Consumable Parts Replace the wipers.  Open the right cover. Preparations are complete when this screen appears. FINISHED?  Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity.  Replace the first wiper. Removing an old wiper If the area is dark and difficult Tweezers (included) Pull up...
  • Page 75 Replacing Consumable Parts  Press  Close the right cover. CLOSE COVER R  Open the right cover. OPEN COVER R Preparations are complete when this screen appears. FINISHED?  Replace the second wiper.  The replacement procedure is the same as for the first wiper. Refer to the illustration shown in step Exit the wiper replacement menu.

  • Page 76: Replacing The Felt Wipers

    There are two felt wipers. Replace both felt wipers with new ones. TIME FOR FELT REPLACE For information about purchasing felt wipers, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
  • Page 77 Replacing Consumable Parts Replace the felt wipers.  Open the right cover. Preparations are complete when this screen appears. FINISHED?  Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity.  Open the front cover.  Replace the first felt wiper. Removing an old felt wiper Pull up and out.
  • Page 78 Replacing Consumable Parts  Close the front cover.  Press  Close the right cover. CLOSE COVER R  Open the right cover. OPEN COVER R Preparations are complete when this screen appears. FINISHED?  Open the front cover.  Replace the second felt wiper.

  • Page 79: Replacing The Separating Knife

    Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the Separating Knife If the separating knife becomes dull, replace it with the included replacement knife. CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions. Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
  • Page 80 Replacing Consumable Parts Replace the separating knife  Remove the separating knife. Loosen the screw until it slips out. Grasp the screw portion, and slowly pull it out in the direction of the arrow. When doing this, do not pull it back toward you. ...
  • Page 81 Replacing Consumable Parts Exit the knife replacement menu.  Close the front cover.  Press  Press , then to go back to the original screen.

  • Page 82: When Not In Use For A Prolonged Period

    When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period Keep Performing Maintenance Switch on the power once a month Switch on the sub power once a month. When you turn on the power, the machine automatically performs operations such as those to keep the print heads from drying out. Leaving the machine unused for a prolonged period may damage the print heads, so be sure to switch on the power to perform these automatic operations.

  • Page 83: Chapter 4 Advanced Functions

    Chapter 4 Advanced Functions Fully Utilizing the Preset Function..........82 Saving Various Settings as a Name Assigned Preset ....82 Loading a Saved Preset ............83 Automatic Loading of a Saved Preset When Media Is Loaded ..84 Fully Utilizing the Media Heating System........85 What Is the Media Heating System? .........85 Making the Temperature Setting for the Media Heating System ...

  • Page 84: Fully Utilizing The Preset Function

    Fully Utilizing the Preset Function Saving Various Settings as a Name Assigned Preset Procedure  Press  Press to display the screen shown on the left. MENU PRESET Press , then  Press PRESET SAVE  Press to select one option from SAVE NAME1 NAME1 to NAME8.

  • Page 85: Loading A Saved Preset

    Fully Utilizing the Preset Function [PRE] (Preheater), [PRINT] (Print heater), [DRYER]  P. 86, "Making the Temperature Setting for the Media Heating System" [PREHEATING]  P. 87, "Controlling the Media Heating System dur- ing Preheating" [FEED FOR DRY]  P. 88, "Drying the Trailing Edge of the Printing Area on the Dryer"...

  • Page 86: Automatic Loading Of A Saved Preset When Media Is Loaded

    Fully Utilizing the Preset Function Description This loads a saved preset. You can select any one of eight types of presets. (When no names have been as- signed, select from NAME1 to NAME8.) If you load a preset while is lit, turns off.

  • Page 87: Fully Utilizing The Media Heating System

    Fully Utilizing the Media Heating System What Is the Media Heating System? This machine is equipped with a media heating system that warms the media. You use this mainly to improve ink adhesion and dry the ink. You can adjust the temperature settings to match the type of media and the printing speed.

  • Page 88: Making The Temperature Setting For The Media Heating System

    Fully Utilizing the Media Heating System Making the Temperature Setting for the Media Heating System Procedure  Press  The current temperature is displayed. 40 PRINT 40 Press a second time.  Press to select the unit. DRYER 40 40 ...

  • Page 89: Controlling The Media Heating System During Preheating

    Fully Utilizing the Media Heating System Examples of Temperature Settings Media Temperature Type: Scrim banner (PVC) Thickness: 300 to 400 μm (12 to 16 mil) Preheater: 40°C (104°F) Print heater: 40°C (104°F) Type: Marking film (PVC, with adhesive) Dryer: 50°C (122°F) Thickness: 60 to 100 μm (2.5 to 4 mil;...

  • Page 90: Drying The Trailing Edge Of The Printing Area On The Dryer

    Fully Utilizing the Media Heating System  Press to select a setting. PREHEATING 30゜C MENU Press to confirm your entry. The system performs heating to the set temperature at all times, without lowering MENU the temperature during preheating. 30°C The system maintains a temperature of 30°C (86°F) during preheating. The system switches the media heating system off during preheating.

  • Page 91: Setting The Drying Time After Printing

    Fully Utilizing the Media Heating System Setting the Drying Time after Printing Procedure  Hold down and press  Press  Press to display the screen shown on the left. HEATER MENU DRYING TIME Press  Press to select the drying time. DRYING TIME 0min 10min...

  • Page 92: Using A Blower-Fan Unit

    [OPTION DRYER] to "ENABLE." This speeds up the drying of the ink. For recommended dryer models, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. For details on how to use the optional dryer, refer to the documentation of the dryer you are using.

  • Page 93: Fully Utilizing The Correction Function

    Fully Utilizing the Correction Function Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown MENU ADJUST BI-DIR on the left. Press  Press ADJUST BI-DIR. TEST PRINT A test pattern is printed. When printing ends, press , then ...

  • Page 94: Alleviating Horizontal Bands (Feed Correction Function)

    Fully Utilizing the Correction Function Alleviating Horizontal Bands (Feed Correction Function) Procedure  If using roll media, check that the media is not sagging.  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown MENU CALIBRATION on the left. Press ...

  • Page 95: Correcting Media Tilting

    Fully Utilizing the Correction Function Correcting Media Tilting If you cannot eliminate horizontal bands by performing the operations under P. 92, "Alleviating Horizontal Bands (Feed Correction Function)", perform the corrections listed here. Procedure  If using roll media, check that the media is rolled evenly. If the media is rolled unevenly, correct this problem, and then set up the media again.
  • Page 96 Fully Utilizing the Correction Function Adjust the position of the media while viewing the scale on the apron. Raise the loading lever, and then adjust the position of the media according to the correction value you determined from the printing-test results. After you have set the position, lower the loading lever to fix the media position.

  • Page 97: Accommodating Different Media Types And Conditions

    Accommodating Different Media Types and Conditions Adjusting Print Head Height to Match Media Thickness Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown MENU HEAD HEIGHT on the left. Press  When the screen shown on the left is displayed, open HEAD HEIGHT HIGH the front cover.

  • Page 98: Using Transparent Media

    Accommodating Different Media Types and Conditions Using Transparent Media Set the media type to "CLEAR."  Raise the loading lever.  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown MENU SUB MENU on the left. Press twice.  Press to select "CLEAR."...
  • Page 99 Accommodating Different Media Types and Conditions  Press to move the Base point mark print-head carriage (base point mark) to the right edge of the media. The position indicated by the arrow of the base point mark is set as the position of the right edge of the media If a fixed period of time passes while the setting procedure is in progress, the menu is forcefully closed.

  • Page 100: Using Hard-To-Dry Media

    Accommodating Different Media Types and Conditions Using Hard-to-dry Media Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown MENU SUB MENU on the left. Press  Press several times to display the screen shown SUB MENU SCAN INTERVAL on the left.

  • Page 101: Changing The Range Of Print-Head Carriage Movement

    Accommodating Different Media Types and Conditions  Press to select a value. VACUUM POWER AUTO Press to confirm your entry. A larger value produces a larger suction force. For media that easily becomes loose due to warping or wrinkling, increasing the suction force may help correct the 0 to 100% problem.

  • Page 102: Expanding The Printing Area By Reducing The Margins

    Accommodating Different Media Types and Conditions Description Fixing the width that the print-head carriage moves can help reduce uneven colors. When this setting is set to "OFF," the movement of the print-head carriage is minimized. This does save printing time, but because the speed of media movement is no longer constant, colors may be uneven.

  • Page 103: Preventing Soiling Of The Media And Dot Drop-Out

    Accommodating Different Media Types and Conditions Preventing Soiling of the Media and Dot Drop-Out Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown MENU SUB MENU on the left. Press  Press several times to display the screen shown SUB MENU PERIODIC CL.

  • Page 104: Using Sticky Media

    Accommodating Different Media Types and Conditions Using Sticky Media Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown MENU SUB MENU on the left. Press  Press several times to display the screen shown SUB MENU MEDIA RELEASE on the left.

  • Page 105: Checking The Amount Of Remaining Ink

    Checking the Amount of Remaining Ink Checking the Amount of Remaining Ink Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown MENU INK REMAINING on the left. Press twice.  Press to select the slot to check. INK REMAINING SLOT1 Press...

  • Page 106: Printing With Crop Marks

    Printing with Crop Marks Printing with Crop Marks Use your software RIP to make the settings for printing crop marks. For information on how to make the set- tings, refer to the documentation for the software RIP you are using. Alignment marks and symbols drawn using graphics software cannot be used as crop marks.

  • Page 107: Using The Media Take-Up System

    Using the Media Take-up System Using the Media Take-up System Note: The media take-up system ("take-up system") is an optional item. Note: For information on how to assemble and install the take-up system, refer to the user’s manual of the take-up system.

  • Page 109: Chapter 5 To Administrators

    Chapter 5 To Administrators Output Operation Management ..........108 Printing a System Report ............108 Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out ....108 Displaying the Amount of Media Remaining ......109 Making Sure to Verify the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed ..........110 Printing the Amount of Remaining Media ........

  • Page 110: Output Operation Management

    Output Operation Management Printing a System Report This prints system information, including a list of setting values. Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown MENU SUB MENU on the left. Press  Press several times to display the screen shown SUB MENU SYSTEM REPORT on the left.

  • Page 111: Displaying The Amount Of Media Remaining

    Output Operation Management Default Setting [EMPTY MODE]: STOP Displaying the Amount of Media Remaining You can display how much of the media in use is left. By setting the amount of media currently remaining at the start, the amount remaining will be constantly displayed on the screen until it reaches zero. Procedure ...

  • Page 112: Making Sure To Verify The Setting For The Amount Remaining Every Time The Media Is Changed

    Output Operation Management Making Sure to Verify the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed SET LENGTH Set the machine to display every time the media is changed. 0.0m 25.0m Procedure  Press  Press to display the screen shown on the left. MENU SHEET REMAIN Press...

  • Page 113: Printing The Amount Of Remaining Media

    Output Operation Management Printing the Amount of Remaining Media This prints the amount of media remaining that is displayed at the top menu. Procedure  Press  Press to display the screen shown on the left. MENU SHEET REMAIN Press ...

  • Page 114: System Management Of Printer

    System Management of Printer Setting the Menu Language and the Units of Measurement This sets the language and units of measurement displayed on the operation panel screen. Procedure  Hold down and switch on the sub power.  Press to select the display (menu) MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH language.

  • Page 115: Viewing System Information

    System Management of Printer Viewing System Information Note: For information on how to set up a network, see the "Setup Guide." Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown MENU SYSTEM INFO. on the left. You can view the following information: [MODEL]: Model name [SERIAL NO.]: Serial number [INK]: Ink type...

  • Page 116: Returning All Settings To Their Factory Default Values

    System Management of Printer Returning All Settings to Their Factory Default Values This menu item returns all settings to their factory default values. However, the settings for [MENU LANGUAGE], [LENGTH UNIT], and [TEMP. UNIT] are not returned to their factory default values. Procedure ...

  • Page 117: Changing The Installation Location

    Changing the Installation Location Before changing the installation location of the machine, consult your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. A Roland service technician will move the machine and make adjustments afterwards.

  • Page 119: Chapter 6 Read This Chapter Whenever You Face A Problem (Faq)

    Chapter 6 Read This Chapter Whenever You Face a Problem (FAQ) Attractive Printing Is Impossible ..........118 Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes ..118 Colors Are Unstable or Uneven ..........119 The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed ......120 Color Mixing Occurs ..............121 A Media Jam Occurs! ..............122 The Media Has Jammed ............122 Media Feeding Is Not Smooth ...........123...

  • Page 120: Attractive Printing Is Impossible

    Attractive Printing Is Impossible Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes Do the print heads show dot drop-out? Carry out a printing test and make sure no dot drop-out occurs. If dot drop-out is present, perform cleaning of the print heads. ...

  • Page 121: Colors Are Unstable Or Uneven

    Attractive Printing Is Impossible Is the media loaded and set up correctly? If the media is not loaded and set up correctly, media feeding may not be smooth or printing may be adversely affected. Make sure the media is loaded and set up correctly. ...

  • Page 122: The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed

    Attractive Printing Is Impossible Is the media wrinkled? If the media is wrinkled and comes loose from the platen, colors may be uneven or the printing quality may suffer.  P. 123, "Media Wrinkles or Shrinks" Have you not printed for a while? If printing is not performed for several days, printed colors may become unstable or uneven, e.g., color den- sity is inconsistent even if the same data is printed with the same settings.

  • Page 123: Color Mixing Occurs

    In the event you install an ink cartridge of the wrong color, refresh the subtanks. If this fails to resolve issues with color mixing, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer."  P. 67, "Refreshing Subtanks (REFRESH SUBTANKS)"...

  • Page 124: A Media Jam Occurs

    A Media Jam Occurs! The Media Has Jammed If an error message is displayed because the media has jammed, immediately correct the prob- lem. Failure to do so may damage the print heads.  P. 134, "[MOTOR ERROR TURN POWER OFF]" Are the grit rollers dirty? Check to make sure the grit rollers are free of buildup of foreign material such as media scraps.

  • Page 125: Media Feeding Is Not Smooth

    Media Feeding Is Not Smooth A variety of problems can occur if the media feeding is not smooth. This can cause such prob- lems as poor printing quality, contact with the media by the print heads, misaligned positioning, or media jams. Take action as follows. Media Wrinkles or Shrinks Is the media loaded and set up straight and securely? Feeding is not smooth when the media is not straight or is tensioned unevenly on the left and right.

  • Page 126: Media Feeding Is Not Straight

    Media Feeding Is Not Smooth Media Feeding Is Not Straight Are the grit rollers dirty? Check to make sure the grit rollers are free of buildup of foreign material such as media scraps.  P. 54, "Cleaning" Is the media loaded and set up straight and securely? Feeding is not smooth when the media is not straight or is tensioned unevenly on the left and right.

  • Page 127: The Print-Head Carriage Stops Moving

    Try switching off the main power, then again switching on the main power, followed by the sub power. If the Print Heads Still Do Not Move If the print heads still do not move, carry out the following emergency response measure, and then contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Procedure ...
  • Page 128 The Print-head Carriage Stops Moving  Gently move the print-head carriage to the home position by hand. Stopping at the place where the audible click is heard locks the print-head carriage in place.  Gently apply pressure from the right side to make sure the print-head carriage does not move to the left.

  • Page 129: Other Problems

    Other Problems The Printer Unit Doesn't Run Are the cables connected? Connect the cables securely.  "Setup Guide" Is the power switched on? Switch on the printer's main power, and then press the sub power switch and make sure the sub power switch lights.

  • Page 130: Cannot Cut Off The Media

    Other Problems In both cases, the error can be resolved by replacing the ink cartridge with a new one. If there is print data that has not yet been printed remaining in the printer, printing resumes. If there is unsent print data in the computer, printing resumes when the data is resent.

  • Page 131: The Media Heating System Doesn't Warm Up

    Other Problems The Media Heating System Doesn't Warm Up Is media loaded? The media heating system does not warm up to the set temperature when is off (by default). Load the media and wait for the machine to warm up. ...

  • Page 132: A Message Appears

    A Message Appears These are the main messages that appear on the machine's display to prompt correct operation. They do not indicate any errors. Follow the prompts and take action accordingly. [PRESS THE ENTER KEY TO CONTINUE] If the front cover, left cover, or right cover (hereinafter all referred to as "cover") opens during an operation in which the print-head moves such as printing or cutting, the printer makes an emergency stop.
  • Page 133 A Message Appears [TIME FOR MAINTENANCE] It is time to perform manual cleaning. After verifying the message, press  P. 61, "Manual Cleaning" [TIME FOR WIPER (FELT) REPLACE] It is time to replace the wiper or felt wiper. After verifying the message, press ...

  • Page 134: An Error Message Appears

    This 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. [CLOSE COVER (FRONT COVER/COVER L/COVER R)] Close the front, left, or right cover.
  • Page 135 Note the number displayed, and then switch off the sub power. After you switch off the power, inform your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer of the number that appeared on the display. [SHEET TOO SMALL CONTINUE?] The size of the data is larger than the printing area of the loaded media To continue performing output without correcting this, press .
  • Page 136 This error may occur when you open the front cover and move the print heads by hand. Close the front cover, and then switch on the sub power. [WRONG HEAD IS INSTALLED] An unusable print head has been installed. Switch off the sub power. After switching off the power, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
  • Page 137 An Error Message Appears [CANCELED FOR MOTOR PROTECTION] An attempt was made to start operation within 10 minutes after the initial ink filling after purchasing the machine was interrupted. Press any key other than the sub power switch to clear the error message. Leave the machine alone for ap- proximately 10 minutes before resuming operation.

  • Page 139: Chapter 7 Main Specifications

    Chapter 7 Main Specifications Printing Area ................138 Maximum Printing Area and Margins ........138 Maximum Area When Using Crop Marks ........139 The Media-cutoff Location during Continuous Printing ....139 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ..140 Specifications ................141...

  • Page 140: Printing Area

    Printing Area Maximum Printing Area and Margins Max. 1,615 mm (63.6 in.) Trailing edge of the media Media 95 mm (3.7 in.) Media clamp Media clamp Printing area Left Right margin margin (*1) (*1)(*2) Origin of printing Max. 24,998 mm coordinates (984.2 in.) 110 mm...

  • Page 141: Maximum Area When Using Crop Marks

    Printing Area Maximum Area When Using Crop Marks When crop marks are used, the printing area is reduced from the maximum area by an amount equal to the crop marks. 12.5 mm 12.5 mm (0.5 in.) (0.5 in.) 10 mm 10 mm (0.4 in.) (0.4 in.)

  • Page 142: Locations Of The Power Rating And Serial Number Labels

    Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Serial number This is required when you seek mainte- nance, servicing, or support. Never peel off the label. Power ratings Use an electrical outlet that meets the requirements for voltage, frequency, and amperage given here.

  • Page 143: Specifications

    3 inches. To use 2-inch media, the optional media flanges are required. The length of printing is subject to the limitations of the application software. • Media type: Media specified by Roland DG Corp. • Temperature: 25°C (77°F), humidity: 50% •...
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