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Roland VersaUV LEJ-640 F User Manual

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LEJ-640 F
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  • Page 1 The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible. If you nd any misprint or error, please inform us. 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 TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to interference in which case the user may be a complete stop. required to take adequate measures. For EU Countries Manufacturer: ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, 431-2103 JAPAN The authorized representative in the EU:...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ......................3 Chapter 1 Machine Highlights ................5 Part Names and Functions ................6 Printer Unit ............................6 Operation Panel ..........................7 The Power-saving Feature (Sleep Mode) ................. 8 Control Panel - Table ........................9 Menu List ..................... 11 Main Menu ............................11 Language and Unit Menu ......................15 Cleaning Menu ..........................15 To Ensure Safe Use ................16...

  • Page 5: Contents

    Contents Replacing Consumable Parts ..............64 Replacing the Wiper ........................64 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period ...........68 Keep Performing Maintenance ....................68 Alarm Feature ..........................68 Important Note on Draining Ink ....................68 Chapter 4 Detailed Setting ................69 Fully Utilizing Preset Function ..............70 Performing the Initial Adjustment (Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely)...
  • Page 6 An Error Message Appears ...............109 ................ 111 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ......112 .................... 113 ................116 Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2011-2012 Roland DG Corporation http://www.rolanddg.com/...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Machine Highlights

    Chapter 1 Machine Highlights Part Names and Functions .........6 Printer Unit ................... 6 Operation Panel ................. 7 The Power-saving Feature (Sleep Mode) ......8 Control Panel - Table ..............9 Menu List ..............11 Main Menu .................11 Language and Unit Menu .............15 Cleaning Menu .................15 To Ensure Safe Use ..........16 Important Notes on Handling and Use .....24...

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Printer Unit Front Front cover 1 Side cover Loading lever Be sure to close You remove this when You operate this when this when you you perform mainte- you load media. perform print- nance. ing. Maintenance cover Operation Yo u r e m o v e...

  • Page 9: Operation Panel

    Part Names and Functions Print head periphery Print-head carriage The print heads are inside this. UV emitter This is the ultraviolet (UV) LED. It emits light only dur- ing printing. Operation Panel BUSY light Display screen BASE POINT key This lights up during This displays various setting You use this when printing and other...

  • Page 10: The Power-Saving Feature (Sleep Mode)

    Part Names and Functions Panel Notation In this document, the keys and lights on the operation panel are indicated by the following images. MENU key SETUP key ENTER key Cursor keys PAUSE key CLEANING key TEST PRINT key BASE POINT key SHEET CUT key The Power-saving Feature (Sleep Mode) This machine is provided with a power-saving feature that switches to a low-power "sleep mode"...

  • Page 11: Control Panel - Table

    Part Names and Functions Control Panel - Table 2e – Alphanumeric Keys When these are pushed, they 2h – DEL Key 2g – HOME Key allow to set numeric or alpha- When pushed it deletes the When this is pushed, it numeric data.
  • Page 12 Part Names and Functions DOWNLOAD When the printing job is completed, the unit will place itself in the position of pick up of the printed material. SEQUENCE It gives the possibility to work continuously. RETURN At the end of the work the unit will place itself at the starting point, ready to start a new printing cycle. STRATIFY It is used to simulate a 3D kind of printing, where the printing action is repeated as many times as it is wished.

  • Page 13: Menu List

    Menu List Main Menu Press To the [INK RENEWAL] menu MENU MEDIA SETTING To the [NAME] menu To the [NAME8] menu MENU PRESET LOAD PRESET LOAD NAME1 LOAD NAME2 LOAD NAME3 LOAD NAME4 LOAD NAME5 LOAD NAME6 LOAD NAME7 LOAD NAME8 To the [NAME1] menu To the [NAME8] menu...
  • Page 14 Menu List Continued Continued Continued To the [NAME8] menu NAME NAME PRESET NAME1 NAME To the [LOAD] menu NAME NAME NAME2 NAME NAME NAME3 NAME NAME NAME4 NAME NAME NAME5 NAME NAME NAME6 NAME NAME NAME7 NAME NAME NAME8 To the [NAME1] menu To the [DETAIL SETTING] menu MENU ADJUST BI-DIR...
  • Page 15 Menu List Continued MENU HEAD HEIGHT HEAD HEIGHT To the [MAINTENANCE] menu MENU SUB MENU SHEET TYPE SUB MENU SHEET TYPE OPAQUE OPAQUE SUB MENU SHEET WIDTH SHEET WIDTH 1600 mm 1600 mm To the [CANCEL] menu SUB MENU SHEET POS. SHEET POS.
  • Page 16 Menu List Continued Continued Continued To the [DRAIN BOTTLE] menu SUB MENU MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CLEANING To the [EDGE DETECTION] menu MAINTENANCE REPLACE WIPER MAINTENANCE REPLACE KNIFE MAINTENANCE DRAIN BOTTLE To the [CLEANING] menu To the [NETWORK] menu MENU SYSTEM INFO . MODEL SYSTEM INFO .

  • Page 17: Language And Unit Menu

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

  • Page 18: 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 19 To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may cause injury WARNING WARNING Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or Be sure to follow the operation proce- modify the machine. dures described in this documentation. Never allow anyone unfamiliar with the or injury. Entrust repairs to a trained service usage or handling of the machine to technician.
  • Page 20 To Ensure Safe Use The plotter movement system could hit or make damages to objects or people when they are located in the working area of the machine. To avoid such a risk it is needed: Signal the working area of LEJ-640 F by making a rectangle with a continuous yellow strip on both free or placed on pallet, nor other material also of small dimension that could represent a risk of hindrance during the work: the working area must remain constantly free during the entire period of use.
  • Page 21 If anything gets inside, immedi- authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. ately disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Never use a combustible aerosol spray nearby. Never use in any location where gases can accumulate.
  • Page 22 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. Never pull with undue force. Never bundle, bind, or roll up.
  • Page 23 To Ensure Safe Use WARNING WARNING area. in contact with the eyes or skin. Doing so may be hazardous to the health. CAUTION charged fluid in any of the following Ensure adequate ventilation for the work locations. area. Failing to perform ventilation may result in a Any location where high temperature health hazard or danger of combustion due may occur...
  • Page 24 To Ensure Safe Use This machine weighs 400 kg (882 lb.). Media weighs 40 kg (88 lb.). WARNING WARNING When storing media, implement ad- Install the machine in a location that is equate safety measures to ensure that level, stable, and able to bear the weight the stored media will not roll, fall, or of the machine.
  • Page 25 To Ensure Safe Use Warning Labels labels are as follows. Be sure to heed their warnings. Also, never remove the labels or allow them to become obscured. In case of deterioration, ask for replacement. Flammable Ink Is Toxic contact with the body. Use only in a well- ventilated area.

  • Page 26: 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 27: Ink Cartridges

    Ink cartridges come in various types. Use a type that is compatible with the printer. Also, be sure to use only genuine items from Roland DG Corp. Never subject to impact or attempt to disassemble. Never drop or shake forcefully. The impact may rupture the internal pouch and cause the ink to leak.

  • Page 28: Chapter 2 Basic Operation

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Prepare the Media ............. 27 Type of Media ................27 Usable Media ................28 Switch On Loading Media..........29 Switch On ...................29 Setup of Media ..............35 About [MEDIA SETTING] menu ...........35 Setup of Media ([MEDIA SETTING] menu) ......35 Outputting ................

  • Page 29: Prepare The Media

    Prepare the Media Type of Media In this manual the term “medium” is referred to a wide selection of rigid material (up to a thick- ness of max 15 cm) which are sheets or panels of: - Polyurethane - Polystyrene - Cardboard - Aluminium - Pleated material...

  • Page 30: Usable Media

    Prepare the Media Usable Media This machine cannot necessarily output to every kind of media. When selecting media, be sure to carry out testing in advance to make sure that satisfactory output quality is obtained. Rigid media Size Width 250 to 1625 mm (9.8 to 64 inches) Maximum media thickness 15 cm Maximum weight...

  • Page 31: Switch On Loading Media

    Switch On Loading Media Switch On Procedure Once the authorized technician has executed the set up of the machine the starting opera- tions can be executed as follows: Turn the General Switch on the position “ON”. On the Display of the Table Commands Panel will appear: Push on the Power Switch to start the Print- ing Unit...
  • Page 32 Switch on On the Display of the Table Commands Panel, Push the key On the display will appear this screen page: push the key to execute the machine axis reset, On the display will appear this screen page: Push the key of the machine resetting and…...
  • Page 33 Switch on If the one underlined is the correct mode (i.e. Download) , otherwise… … with the arrow ^ select the interested mode (i.e. “Sequence”). Push the key to activate the aspiring plane (Vacuum) so the material will remain adherent to the table and will not move during the making. On the display will appear "VACUUM Selection”...
  • Page 34 Switch on Establish which one is the working area that you wish to occupy (i.e. area 3) With the numeric key (from 2 to 6) enable the areas from 1 to 3 pushing on the related keys, you will notice that the numbers 1, 2 and 3 will be lighted, the others should remain disabled (not lighted keys) On the display will appear the screen page...
  • Page 35 Switch on 32 I n order to see well where the laser pointer is positioned, push it will appear Observe through the front cover where the laser pointer is positioned, if it is in the right position, go to point 38 If it isn’t in the right position, always observing the laser light, with the key move manually until you have reached the wanted position...
  • Page 36 Switch on NOTE: It has to be reminded that the computer (on which the printing job is set up) must be positioned near the machine. This way the operator can check that in the working area there are no people/animals exposed and therefore avoid dangers of harm and fall. At this point, go to the part “Material Set up”.

  • Page 37: Setup Of Media

    Setup of Media About [MEDIA SETTING] menu To ensure the optimal output according to the media size and type, various setting items are provided in this machine. However, it is hard work to perform these settings one by one referring to this document. So, this machine provides the [MEDIA SETTING] menu that guides these settings in the interactive mode.
  • Page 38 Setup of Media Performing the correction for misalignment in bidirectional printing This machine prints by the bidirectional mode (in which the heads perform printing during both their outbound pass and return pass). This printing method is called "Bidirectional Printing." This method o ers the advantage of being able to shorten output times, but subtle misalignment occurs during the outbound and return passes.
  • Page 39 Setup of Media REDO ADJ. ? [DONE] Press to select [YES]. Press to enable the setting. The test pattern of bidirectional correction is output again. Go back to the procedure and set again. [To go to the next after correction is completed] Press to select [DONE].

  • Page 40: Outputting

    Outputting Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning Before you carry out actual printing, we recommend performing a printing test to ensure no dot drop-out occurs. If dot drop-out occurs, perform cleaning of the print head (Normal Cleaning). How to Perform a Printing Test Procedure Setting the Output-start Location P.
  • Page 41 Outputting NORMAL CL. Press Normal cleaning starts. CLEANING... >> NORMAL CL. When it nishes, the screen shown in the gure appears again. W XXXmm Press in this order to go back to the SETUP SHEET original screen. ROLL Perform a printing test again to make sure the dot drop-out has been corrected. If the problem persists, try performing cleaning a second time.

  • Page 42: Getting Ready To Receive Data From A Computer

    Outputting Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer p. 29, " " are completed, get ready to receive the data from a computer. Switch On and Loading Media Procedure Close the front cover 1. Make sure stays steadily lit. If the light does not come on, press Make sure the top menu is displayed.

  • Page 43: Starting Output

    Use the included software RIP "Roland VersaWorks." For information on how to install and use Roland Versa- Works, refer to "Roland VersaWorks Quick Start Guide" and HELP of Roland VersaWorks. If using the white ink and gloss ink, refer to "White & Gloss Ink Guide."...

  • Page 44: Pausing And Canceling Output

    Outputting Pausing and Canceling Output You can pause and cancel output before it nishes. However, a horizontal stripe is produced at the location where output was stopped. We do not recommend resuming output. Procedure Press This pauses the output operation. Press again to resume output.

  • Page 45: Switch Off

    Switch Off Switch Off Procedure Hold down the sub power button for one second or longer. The sub power is turned o . Perform this process after output is nished. Leave the main power switched on at all times. Never switch o the main power. By switching on the main power, the automatic maintenance function is carried out periodically.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 Maintenance: For always using the printer in the best condition Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Cartridges..45 Checking for Remaining Ink ..........45 How to Replace Ink Cartridges ...........46 Automatic Maintenance Feature ........48 Automatic Maintenance Feature and Notes ....48 Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily ....

  • Page 47: Checking For Remaining Ink And Replacing Cartridges

    Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Cartridges Checking for Remaining Ink Procedure Press Press several times until the screen shown on MENU INK REMAINING the left appears. Press indicates the amount of ink remaining. When there are more , the amount of ink remaining is larger. * The display shows an approximate guide to the amount of remaining ink.

  • Page 48: How To Replace Ink Cartridges

    Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Cartridges How to Replace Ink Cartridges When ink runs out, a warning beep sounds and printing pauses (unless the default settings have been changed). Pull out the empty cartridge and insert a new one. Printing resumes. Procedure The ink at the ashing cartridge slot number is run- ning out.
  • Page 49 Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Cartridges Pull out the empty ink cartridge and imme- diately insert the new one. Keep the labeled side face up. Insert and remove slowly, one at a time. Make sure the cartridge is inserted completely. Close the ink cartridge cover.

  • Page 50: Automatic Maintenance Feature

    Automatic Maintenance Feature Automatic Maintenance Feature and Notes This machine is provided with a feature that automatically performs maintenance on a periodic basis. Because this performs operations that are intended to keep the print heads from drying out, be sure to observe the following matters.

  • Page 51: Maintenance That Should Be Performed Daily

    Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily Maintenance of Ink Cartridges Be sure to perform the following tasks. The ink contains ingredients that have the property of becoming deposited. Particularly, the white ink contains ingredients that are highly likely to get deposited, and the settled components may get hardened and cause troubles including malfunctions of the machine if it is left untouched for a certain time.

  • Page 52: Disposing Of Discharged Ink

    Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily Disposing of Discharged Ink CHECK The drain bottle collects discharged uid. Dispose of collected material DRAIN BOTTLE before the bottle becomes full. The message shown in the gure appears when a certain amount of discharged uid has collected in the bottle. Follow the procedure below to discard the discharged uid.
  • Page 53 Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily Attach the emptied drain bottle to the machine. EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE Press Press RESET DRAIN COUNTER W XXXmm Press in this order to go back to the SETUP SHEET original screen. ROLL WARNING CAUTION or in a durable sealed container such as a metal can or polyethylene tank, and cap tightly.

  • Page 54: About Care And Maintenance Of Print Head

    (including the normal, medium, and powerful cleaning) or the manual cleaning. P. 62, "White Ink Replacement" * The print head is component that wears out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replace- ment depending on use. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.

  • Page 55: When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective

    When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective Medium/ Powerful Cleaning When the dot drop-out cannot be cleared by the normal cleaning ("Printing Test and Normal Cleaning" on page 38), perform a more powerful cleaning, a "medium cleaning," twice or three times. If the condition is not improved, try the even more forceful "powerful cleaning."...
  • Page 56 When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective MEDIUM CL. Press If You Chose "MEDIUM CL." CLEANING... The screen shown in the gure appears, then cleaning starts. >> When it nishes, the screen shown in the gure appears. MEDIUM CL. If You Chose "POWERFUL CL." CHECK Check the drain bottle.

  • Page 57: Maintenance That Should Be Performed Weekly

    * When the cleaning stick and cleaning uid for the manual cleaning runs out, place an order for them with your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. * The print head is a component that wears out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replacement depending on use. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.

  • Page 58: Performing Manual Cleaning

    If you use up the cleaning stick, purchase a new one from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Use one cleaning stick per cleaning session, then discard the stick after use. Reusing cleaning sticks may reduce printing quality.
  • Page 59 Maintenance that Should Be Performed Weekly Change to the print-head manual-cleaning menu. Press Press MENU SUB MENU the left appears. Press Press SUB MENU MAINTENANCE Press MAINTENANCE CLEANING OPEN MAINTE- NANCE COVER The print-head carriage moves to the left side of the machine. Screw Screw Screw...
  • Page 60 Maintenance that Should Be Performed Weekly Preparations are complete when this screen appears. FINISHED? Clean using the cleaning stick. Moisten the cleaning stick with the cleaning liquid. Assicurarsi di eseguire la pulizia utilizzando unicamente i bastonci- ni in dotazione. Be especially careful to clean away any brous dust (lint). Area to clean Area to clean Gently stroke the sponge.
  • Page 61 Maintenance that Should Be Performed Weekly to the cleaning stick. Use a new cleaning stick. Be especially careful to clean away any brous dust (lint). While working with the clean- ing swab, be careful not to touch the print head surfaces Area to clean Area to clean directly.
  • Page 62 Note that this operation is an emergency measure. It may damage defect-free parts depending on the symptom, deteriorating it. If you have any questions, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Procedure Moisten the cleaning stick with the cleaning liquid.
  • Page 63 Maintenance that Should Be Performed Weekly Quit the manual cleaning mode. Press CLOSE SIDE COVER Press Screw Screw Screw Side cover Hook CLOSE FRONT COVER Press The print-head carriage moves to the right side of the machine. CLEANING... >> Press Perform a printing test to check the results.

  • Page 64: When The Dot Drop-Out Of White Ink Cannot Be Cleared

    White Ink Replacement White ink may sometimes cause abnormal discharges including the dot drop-out even when the cleaning features (such as the normal, medium, and powerful cleaning) and the manual cleaning are performed. This can occur because the ingredients in white ink tend to settle, and may harden if allowed to stand for a lengthy time.
  • Page 65 When the Dot Drop-Out of White Ink Cannot be Cleared SET CARTRIDGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 RENEWING INK . . . MENU INK RENEWAL Chiudere lo sportello delle cartucce. W XXXmm Premere in quest'ordine per ritornare alla SETUP SHEET schermata iniziale.

  • Page 66: Replacing Consumable Parts

    When the screen displays a message like the one shown, it means the item needs to be replaced. Replace with new items. Regarding the purchase of the wiper, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. When a warning beep sounds during replacing the wiper.
  • Page 67 Replacing Consumable Parts Screw Screw Screw Side Cover Hook discharge any static electricity. Preparations are complete when this screen appears FINISHED? Replace the wipers. Detach the old wipers. Detach the hook and pull up and out. Tweezers (included part)
  • Page 68 Replacing Consumable Parts Insert the new wipers. Felt surface toward the rear Rubber surface toward the front Attach the hook. Hook Quit the wiper replacement menu. Screw Screw Screw Side cover Hook...
  • Page 69 Replacing Consumable Parts Press FINISHED? CLEANING... >> After the process to quit the wiper replacement mode, the screen MAINTENANCE shown in the gure appears. REPLACE WIPER Perform a printing test to check the result. P. 38, "Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning"...

  • Page 70: When Not In Use For A Prolonged Period

    When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period Keep Performing Maintenance Switch on the sub power once every two weeks. When you turn on the power, the machine automatically performs some operations such as those to keep the print heads from drying out. 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 71: Chapter 4 Detailed Setting

    Chapter 4 Detailed Setting Fully Utilizing Preset Function ........70 Performing the Initial Adjustment (Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely)............70 Saving the Various Settings to the Preset ......73 Loading a Saved Preset ............74 Assigning a Name to a Preset ..........74 Fully Utilizing the Correction Function ......76 Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing 76 Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing...

  • Page 72: Fully Utilizing Preset Function

    Fully Utilizing Preset Function Performing the Initial Adjustment (Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely) Perform the initial adjustment (correction for misalignment in bidirectional printing more precisely) of this machine. This adjustment is necessary in the following cases. When changing the height of the print heads, change the height before performing this adjustment.
  • Page 73 Fully Utilizing Preset Function Enter the adjustment value. Press to select one from H1 to H6. Press to decide a correction value for the selected item from H1 to H6. Press Choose the value that produces the least misalignment of 2lines. NO.3 NO.1 NO.2...
  • Page 74 Fully Utilizing Preset Function When correction value settings end, press Attach the front cover 2. When using rigid media, press and pull back the media to the appropriate position. Press original screen.

  • Page 75: Saving The Various Settings To The Preset

    Fully Utilizing Preset Function Procedure Press Press MENU PRESET Press , and then Press PRESET SAVE Press SAVE NAME1 Press to enable the setting. The present menu settings are saved. W XXXmm Press SETUP SHEET original screen. ROLL Description Using the [PRESET] menu lets you easily change a wide variety of settings to optimize them for the media. Up to eight types of presets can be saved.

  • Page 76: Loading A Saved Preset

    Fully Utilizing Preset Function Procedure Press Press MENU PRESET Press twice. Press to select a name to be called. LOAD NAME1 Press to enable the setting. The settings are changed and the screen shown in the gure appears. Description This loads a saved preset. You can select any one of eight types of presets. (When no names have been assigned, you select from among NAME1 through NAME8.) If you load a preset while is illuminated, goes dark.
  • Page 77 Fully Utilizing Preset Function When entries are completed, press to enable the setting. W XXXmm Press SETUP SHEET original screen. ROLL Description This assigns a name to a saved preset. Using media names may aid recognition and clarity. The characters you can enter are "A" through "Z," "0" through "9," and the "-" character. You can enter up to 15 characters, including spaces.

  • Page 78: Fully Utilizing The Correction Function

    Fully Utilizing the Correction Function Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing Procedure Press Press MENU ADJUST BI-DIR Press Press ADJUST BI-DIR TEST PRINT A test pattern is printed. When printing is completed, press in this order. Press to select a correction value. SIMPLE SETTING Press to enable the setting.

  • Page 79: Correcting For Misalignment In Bidirectional Printing More Precisely

    Fully Utilizing the Correction Function Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely When further correction is required, such as when adjustment made using [SIMPLE SETTING] does not enhance printing, use [DETAIL SETTING] to make corrections.

  • Page 80: Adjusting Head Height To Match Media Thickness

    Procedure Press Press MENU HEAD HEIGHT Press Press to select an item. HEAD HEIGHT MIDDLE HIGH HIGH: Use this setting when using media that may rise up. MIDDLE: Use this setting normally (recommended). LOW: Use this setting when you want to print small text at high resolution.

  • Page 81: Accommodating To The Types And Condition Of Media

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Expanding the Printing Area by Reducing the Margins Procedure Press Press several times until the screen shown on MENU SUB MENU the left appears. Press Press several times until the screen shown on SUB MENU SIDE MARGIN the left appears.

  • Page 82: Speeding Up Output For Narrow Media

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media [SIDE MARGIN]: 10mm (6/16 inch) [FRONT MARGIN]: 10mm (6/16 inch) Procedure Press Press MENU SUB MENU Press Press SUB MENU FULL WIDTH S Press Press to select an item. FULL WIDTH S FULL "SHEET"...
  • Page 83 Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Description This shortens print time by reducing the width of print head movement to the minimum necessary. This is e ective when the width of the media or the print data is narrow. Range of print-head movement when set to "OFF"...

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

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Procedure Press Press MENU SUB MENU Press Press SUB MENU PERIODIC CL. Press Press to select an item. PERIODIC CL . NONE 10 min Automatic cleaning is performed every time before printing starts. 5 to 990 min Automatic cleaning is performed when the cumulative printing time reaches the value you set here.

  • Page 85: Switching The Ink Type

    Switching the Ink Type Restrictions on Switching Ink Type On this machine, you can switch the ink type using the [HEAD WASH] menu INK CONTROL HEAD WASH after lling with ink. However, there are the restrictions given below: The ink types that can be used on this machine are the ECO-UV ink and ECO-UVS ink. You can only select [ ECO-UV CMYKWW ] (*3) when you switch the ECO-UVS ink to ECO-UV ink.

  • Page 86: Method For Switching The Ink Type

    Switching the Ink Type Method for Switching the Ink Type This operation requires four unused SOL INK cleaning cartridges. Have these on hand before you start. Open the ink cartridge cover. Knob Hold the knob. Back of the machine After a xing...
  • Page 87 Insert each color ink cartridge into the slot labeled with the matching color. If you insert wrong car- tridges when lling ink, the condition cannot be restored easily. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us., if you lled ink with wrong cartridges inserted.
  • Page 88 The [ Printer Settings ] window is displayed. This is because the connection with the printer is initialized by performing Initialize Application. Make the settings of the printer. When you initialize the application, the settings of Roland@NET are initialized as well. Please make the settings again.

  • Page 89: Chapter 5 Printing Administration

    Chapter 5 Printing Administration Printing with Crop Marks ........... 88 Printing with Crop Marks ............88 Output Operation Management ......... 89 Printing a System Report ............89 Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out ..89 Displaying the Amount of Media Remaining ....90 Making Sure to Verify the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed ............91 Printing the Amount of Remaining Media ....92...

  • Page 90: 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- ting, refer to the documentation for the software RIP you're using. Alignment marks and symbols drawn using a graphics program cannot be used as crop marks. Crop Mark Crop Mark (Align point 2)

  • Page 91: Output Operation Management

    Printing a System Report This prints system information, including a list of setting values. Press Press MENU SUB MENU Press Press SUB MENU SYSTEM REPORT Press Start printing. Press in this order to go back to the This lets you change, according to your purpose, the operation that takes place when an ink cartridge is empty. Press Press MENU...

  • Page 92: Displaying The Amount Of Media Remaining

    Output Operation Management Description When "STOP" is selected, printing pauses and so colors may be uneven. Ensure a su cient amount of remain- ing ink before you begin printing. When "CONT" is selected, printing does not stop even if ink runs out completely. To replace the cartridge, wait until printing ends or press to pause printing.

  • Page 93: Making Sure To Verify The Setting For The Amount Remaining Every Time The Media Is Changed

    Output Operation Management SET LENGTH Set to display every time when a media is changed. 0.0 m 25.0 m Press Press MENU SHEET REMAIN Press , and then Press SHHET REMAIN AUTO DISPLAY Press AUTO DISPLAY DISABLE ENABLE Press If you set to "ENABLE," you must set the [SHEET TYPE] menu to "OPAQUE"...

  • Page 94: Printing The Amount Of Remaining Media

    Output Operation Management This prints the amount of media remaining that is displayed at the top menu. Press Press MENU SHEET REMAIN Press Press SHHET REMAIN PRINT MEMO Start printing. Press in this order to go back to the Description You use this when you want to make a record of the remaining length of the media now in use.

  • Page 95: System Management Of Printer

    System Management of Printer Press Press MENU SUB MENU Press Press SUB MENU SLEEP Press INTERVAL 30min 15min Press W XXXmm Press in this order to go back to the SETUP SHEET ROLL [INTERVAL]: 30min Press Press MENU SUB MENU Press Press SUB MENU...

  • Page 96: Viewing Information About The System Of This Machine

    System Management of Printer Note: For information on how to set up a network, refer to "Setup Guide." Press MENU Press SYSTEM INFO. You can view the following information. [MODEL]: Model name [SERIAL NO.]: Serial number [INK]: Ink type [FIRMWARE]: Firmware version [NETWORK]: Network con guration (IP address, etc) LEJ-640 NETWORK...

  • Page 97: Returning All Settings To Their Initial Values

    System Management of Printer This menu returns all settings to the same as their factory defaults. However, the settings for [MENU LANGUAGE], [LENGTH UNIT], and [TEMP. UNIT] are not returned to the factory defaults. Press Press MENU SUB MENU Press Press SUB MENU FACTORY DEFAULT...

  • Page 98: Chapter 6 Read This Chapter Whenever You Face A Problem. (Faq)

    Chapter 6 Read this chapter whenever you face a problem. (FAQ) The Machine Doesn’t Run ..........97 The Printer Unit Doesn't Run ..........97 Attractive Printing is Impossible ......... 99 Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes ...................99 Colors Are Unstable or Uneven ........100 The Media Becomes Soiled or Damaged When Printed 101 Media Jam Occurs ............

  • Page 99: The Machine Doesn't Run

    The Machine Doesn’t Run The Printer Unit Doesn't Run Is the power switched on? Switch on the printer's main power, then press the sub power switch and make sure the sub power switch lights up. P. 29, "Switch On Loading Media" illuminated? Output is not performed when is not illuminated.
  • Page 100 Did the software RIP end abnormally? Make sure the software RIP is running correctly, then switch the sub power switch o and back on. "Roland VersaWorks Quick Start Guide" Is the temperature of the room too low? Use the machine in an environment where the temperature is 20 to 32°C (68 to 90°F).

  • Page 101: Attractive Printing Is Impossible

    Is the print side of the rigid media warped with wrinkles or waves more than 0.5 mm (0.02 inches) high? Use Roland VersaWorks to set unidirectional printing. If the problem is still not resolved, the wrinkles or waves are too large. Use media with no wrinkles or waves in it.

  • Page 102: Colors Are Unstable Or Uneven

    Attractive Printing is Impossible Colors Are Unstable or Uneven Did you shake the ink cartridges gently before in-stalling them? Shake new cartridges gently before you install them. Is the media wrinkled? If the media is wrinkled and comes loose from the platen, colors may be uneven or printing quality may su er. P.

  • Page 103: The Media Becomes Soiled Or Damaged When Printed

    Attractive Printing is Impossible The Media Becomes Soiled or Damaged When Printed Does the print head contact the media? The height of the print head may be too low. Also, if the media is not loaded and set up correctly, it may wrinkle or come loose and strike the heads.

  • Page 104: Media Jam Occurs

    Media Jam Occurs The Media Jams If an error message is displayed because the media has jammed, immediately correct the problem. Failure to do so may damage the print head. P. 110 [MOTOR ERROR TURN POWER OFF] Is the media warped or wrinkled? Many factors can cause warping or wrinkling.

  • Page 105: Media Feed Is Not Smooth

    Media Feed is Not Smooth A variety of problems can occur if the media feed is not smooth. This can cause such problems as poor printing quality, contact with the media by the print head, misaligned positioning, or media jams. Take action as follows. Media Wrinkles or Shrinks Is the temperature of room too low? Use this machine in an environment having an ambient temperature of 20 to 32°C (68 to 90°F).

  • Page 106: The Print Heads Stopped Moving

    Try switching o the main power, then again switching on the main power, followed by the sub power. If the Heads Still Do Not Move If the heads still do not move, carry out the following emergency response measure, then contact your au- thorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Procedure Switch off the main power.
  • Page 107 The Print Heads Stopped Moving Vite Vite Detach the side cover. Vite Coperchio laterale Gancio Gently move the print heads by hand as far as the standby position. Insert the head-unit tool into the hole at the bottom of the machine and turn gently. The cap unit rises.
  • Page 108 When the heads make contact with the cap unit, turn the head-unit tool one or two turns more. Make sure the print heads are capped tightly. If the cap unit does not reach the print heads, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.

  • Page 109: 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 error. Follow the prompts and take action accordingly. Only a small amount of ink remains. Replace the cartridge indicated by the ashing number with a new cartridge. This appears when the machine has been unused for about one month.
  • Page 110 A Message Appears [CAN'T SETUP] This is displayed when the print head may have contacted the media and media setup is interrupted. Adjust the height of the print head and set up the media again. P. 78 "Adjusting Head Height to Match Media Thickness" [TIME FOR MAINTENANCE] The time has come to perform the manual cleaning.

  • Page 111: 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 . [TURN POWER OFF AND SET INK MODE] The sub power is turned on with the ink mode unset.
  • Page 112 [WRONG HEAD IS INSTALLED] An unusable print head is installed. Switch o the sub power. After you switch o the power, inform your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. [AVOIDING DRY-UP TURN POWER OFF] The print heads were forced to standby position to prevent them from drying out.
  • Page 113 Chapter 7 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ..112 ................113 Vacuum ............... 116...

  • Page 114: 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 maintenance, servicing, or support. Never peel off the label. Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the requirements for voltage, frequency, and amperage given here..
  • Page 115 Printing Method 6 piezo heads, UV LED Width 1625 mm; Height 2100 (both can be extended) Acceptable Size medium Up to 150 mm Thickness Max. 200 kg Weight Printing area *1 Width 1615 mm; Length 2100 Length outside working area *2 1870 mm Ink Cartridge Type...
  • Page 116 The use of the machinery is limited only to personnel trained by Roland. It might be necessary to use. a system of printing vapours collection. Encumbrance and measures of the printing plane (seen from the side) Printing area free from the encumbrance of the printing bridge...
  • Page 117 Encumbrance and measures of the printing plane (seen from the front) The plotter is installed on the site and it is made of two parts, the base and the bridge. For encumbrance and security reasons, for the transport, the bridge is placed on the plane.
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