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  • Page 1 • 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 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

    Contents Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 2 Maintenance Chapter 1 Fully Utilizing the Machine About Maintenance .
  • Page 4 Specification Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company names product names trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders . http://www .rolanddg .com/ Copyright © 2013 - 2016 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 Sizes (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 the reflection of the UV-LED lamp light and by ink mist (ink splashing during printing) . If ink affixed on the surface of the print heads is cured, dot drop-outs may occur .
  • Page 7 Important Points to Check before Printing 3 . A jig might be required depending on the size and shape of the object to be printed on (the media) . Depending on the size and shape of the object to be printed on (the media), the distance between the object to be printed on (the media) and the print heads may increase, which will increase the likelihood of ink mist occurring .

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

    Saving Frequently Used Media Sizes (Preset Function) You can save media settings in presets . If you Press [ ] or [ ] to enter a character . save the settings of frequently used media, SET NAME you can load them instantly and shorten the time required for configuring settings .

  • Page 9: Load A Preset And Print

    Saving Frequently Used Media Sizes (Preset Function) Load a Preset and Print MEMO Every time you set up the media, you can set the print area (base position and range) . Load the settings saved in a preset and For details, refer to "Setting the Print Area for perform printing .

  • Page 10: Performing Advanced Setup Of The Media

    Performing Advanced Setup of the Media Setting the Height of the Media Manually Manually set the height of the 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 the head gap sensor to come in contact with the media and when you want to set the distance between the heads and the media .
  • Page 11 Performing Advanced Setup of the Media When the screen shown in the figure appears AUTO DETECTION Press [ENTER] on this screen to start the automatic detection of the height . During automatic detection, the head gap sensor comes into contact with the media . If you do not want to perform automatic detection, press [ ] to return to the original screen .

  • Page 12: And The Print Heads

    Performing Advanced Setup of the Media Expanding the Distance between the Media and the Print Heads When you set the height of the media automatically (First Step Guide), the distance between the media and the print heads is set to 1 .0 mm (39 .4 mil) 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 The Print Area For Each Setup Of Media

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

  • Page 14: Changing The Print Area

    Performing Advanced Setup of the Media Changing the Print Area In the factory defaults, the base position (home position) of the print area is at the right front of the flat table and the print area is the full area (508 × 330 mm [20 × 13 in .]) . The base position of the print area should be changed according to the shape of the media .
  • Page 15 Performing Advanced Setup of the Media Setting the Print Area Using the Lower Right of the Media as the Base Position This is the print area setting method when the print site is level and you can clearly specify the print area . MEMO Print area setup can be performed with the front cover open .
  • Page 16 Performing Advanced Setup of the Media Press [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] to move the laser pointer until it points to a position to the inner left of the print area . MEMO For a test print, set "WIDTH" to 80 mm (3 .2 in .) or more and "LENGTH" to 70 mm (2 .8 in .) or more . An error will occur and test prints cannot be performed if the area is smaller than this .
  • Page 17 Performing Advanced Setup of the Media Press [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] when the following screen appears . SCAN: 000.0mm FEED: 000.0mm The flat table moves to the rear, the print heads move to above the flat table, and the laser pointer turns on . Press [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] to move the laser pointer until it points to the center position of the area you want to print .

  • Page 18: Check The Print Area

    Performing Advanced Setup of the Media Check the Print Area Specifying the minimum print area After you change the print area, you can enables print time reductions check whether the print area has been set as intended . Set "FULL WIDTH S" to "PRTAREA" to narrow the width in which the print heads Press [FUNCTION] .

  • Page 19: Maintaining Print Quality

    Maintaining Print Quality Preventing Soiling and Dot Drop-Out by Cleaning during Printing In the following cases, ink tends to collect on the surface of the heads . Under some conditions, this ink may be transferred to the media or cause dot drop-out . •...

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

    Maintaining Print Quality Reducing Print Quality Degradation from Ink Mist (Ink Spatter) Under some conditions (such as low temperature or when a static charge is likely), a greater amount of ink mist (ink spatter during printing) may be produced and adversely affect the print quality . In these cases, you may be able to alleviate the symptom by lowering the rotation of the carriage fan .

  • 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 light from the UV-LED lamp, but curing may be difficult for materials that absorb ink like cloth .

  • Page 22: Fully Utilizing Convenient Functions

    Fully Utilizing Convenient Functions Continuing Printing Even If Media Comes Press [ENTER] . into Contact with the Head Gap Sensor Press [MENU], then [ ] to go back to the original screen . This setting allows the height to be readjusted automatically to continue printing even when Description the media moves out of position or lifts up...

  • Page 23: Continuously Outputting Print Data

    Fully Utilizing Convenient Functions Continuously Outputting Print Press [ENTER] . Data Press [MENU], then [ ] to go back to the original screen . When multiple print data entries are sent at a time from the computer, the print data entries Description can be output in a row .

  • Page 24: Reducing Output Time

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

  • Page 25: Configuring The Machine's Settings

    Configuring the Machine's Settings Setting the Menu Language Setting the Activation Interval for and the Units of Measurement Sleep Mode (Power-saving Feature) This sets the language and units of This feature sets the time that must elapse measurement displayed on the operation with no operations performed in order to panel screen .

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

    Configuring the Machine's Settings Deactivating the Sleep Mode Returning All Settings to (Power-saving Feature) Their Factory Default Values The machine switches to sleep mode when no This menu returns all settings to their factory operations are performed for a certain period default values .

  • Page 27: Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out

    Configuring the Machine's Settings Description Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out When "STOP" is selected, printing pauses, so colors may be uneven . To prevent uneven This menu lets you select the operation that colors, ensure that a sufficient amount of ink takes place when an ink cartridge becomes remains before you begin printing .

  • Page 28: This Machine

    Configuring the Machine's Settings 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 to display the screen shown below . MENU SYSTEM INFO.

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Maintenance

    Chapter 2 Maintenance About Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Instructions for Maintenance .

  • Page 30: About Maintenance

    About Maintenance Instructions for Maintenance Switch the power on once every two weeks Switch the sub power on once every two weeks . When you turn on the power, the machine performs operations 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 31 * 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 . About Care and Maintenance of the Machine WARNING Never use gasoline, alcohol, thinner, or any other flammable material .

  • Page 32: Disposing Of Discharged Fluid

    About Maintenance When "EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE" Is Disposing Discharged Displayed Fluid The message shown in the figure appears when a certain amount of discharged fluid has collected in the bottle . WARNING Never place discharged fluid and ink near open flame . EMPTY Doing so may cause a fire .
  • Page 33 About Maintenance Attach the emptied drain bottle to the Discarding the Discharged Fluid machine once more . 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 .

  • Page 34: Periodic Cleaning Maintenance

    About Maintenance Periodic Cleaning Maintenance This Machine has several cleaning menus . Perform the appropriate type of cleaning in accordance with the cleaning period and machine condition . CLEANING Explanation Select this cleaning under normal operation . Perform it when there is a nozzle drop-out in test prints . Normal cleaning should be performed at the following timings: •...
  • Page 35 About Maintenance CLEANING Explanation NORMAL CL . Cleaning of the print heads is performed . MEDIUM CL . Select this cleaning method when you cannot fix nozzle drop-out with NORMAL CL . POWERFUL CL . Select this cleaning method when you cannot fix nozzle drop-out with MEDIUM CL . A printing test is performed .
  • Page 36 About Maintenance The screen shown below appears, and then cleaning starts . CLEANING... >>>>> When finished, the screen shown in the figure appears again . * The screen shown below appears when you select medium cleaning . MEDIUM CL. 　　A Press [FUNCTION] to go back to the original screen .
  • Page 37 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 . If you use up the cleaning sticks, purchase new ones from your authorized Press [ ], then [ ] . Roland DG Corp . dealer . SUB MENU • Use one cleaning stick per cleaning session, MAINTENANCE and then discard the stick after use .
  • Page 39 About Maintenance Touch the location shown in the figure (the area below the ink cartridge slots) to discharge any static electricity . 2 . Clean Using a 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 . Exit the Manual Cleaning Mode NOTE Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover and open and close it gently . Close the front cover . Press [ENTER] . CLEANING... >>>>> The print-head carriage moves to the right side of the machine .

  • Page 41: Checking For Remaining Ink And Replacing Ink Cartridges

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

  • Page 42: How To Replace The Ink Cartridges

    Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Ink Cartridges Pull out the empty ink cartridge and How to Replace the Ink immediately insert the new one . Cartridges Arrow When ink runs out, a warning beep sounds and printing pauses (unless the factory default settings have been changed) .

  • Page 43: When The White Ink Concentration Is Low

    When the White Ink Concentration Is Low Restoring the White Ink Concentration Prolonged use of this machine may cause the concentration of the white ink to decrease . This is because the components in the white ink easily precipitate . The "CIRCULATE INK" function circulates the ink to eliminate white ink precipitation, which restores the white ink concentration .

  • Page 44: White Or Gloss Ink

    When Dot Drop-Out Cannot Be Cleared Up for White or Gloss Ink In this operation, all white and gloss inks within the printer are discharged and the interior is cleaned . The inks are refilled after cleaning . This operation requires two SOL INK cleaning cartridges . "...
  • Page 45 When Dot Drop-Out Cannot Be Cleared Up for White or Gloss Ink REMOVE CARTRIDGE 5 and 6 flash . 123456 Open the front cover . Remove the ink cartridges from slots 5 and 6 . SET CL-LIQUID 5 and 6 flash . 123456 Insert SOL INK cleaning cartridges into slots 5 and 6 .

  • Page 46: Cleaning All Print Heads

    When Dot Drop-Out Cannot Be Cleared Up for White or Gloss Ink Procedure Cleaning All Print Heads Prepare In this operation, all ink within the printer is SOL INK cleaning cartridges (6) discharged and the interior is cleaned . Ink is Press [MENU] .
  • Page 47 . When filling the machine with ink, use symptoms may be worsened . If you have any (two) SOL INK cleaning cartridges again . questions, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp . dealer . Procedure Perform "1 . Change to the print-head manual-cleaning mode"...

  • Page 48: Replacing Consumable Parts

    . Replace them SUB MENU with new items . MAINTENANCE For information about purchasing wipers, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp . Press [ ], then [ ] . dealer or visit our website (http://www . rolanddg .com/) . MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 49 Replacing Consumable Parts 2 . Replace the Wipers 3 . Exit the REPLACE WIPER Mode NOTE Disconnect the old wipers from the hooks, and then pull the wipers up and out . Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover and open and close it gently .

  • Page 50: Replacing The Filter

    . Replace them with new items . Remove any media . For information about purchasing a filter, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp . Press [MENU] . dealer . Press [ ] to display the screen shown below .
  • Page 51 Replacing Consumable Parts 2 . Replace the Filter 3 . Exit the REPLACE FILTER Mode NOTE NOTE Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover and open and close it gently . and open and close it gently .

  • Page 52: When Moving The Unit

    • Handle the machine with care when moving it, keeping it level (not tilted at an angle) and preventing it from striking other objects . • For transportation of this machine, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp . dealer . Procedure...
  • Page 53 When Moving the Unit Secure the print heads and the flat table in place . Retainer A Retainer B Screws The machine is now ready to be moved . Move the machine as soon as possible . After moving the machine, immediately reinstall it and fill it with ink . See "STEP 7: Filling with Ink for the First Time"...

  • Page 55: Chapter 3 Appendix

    Chapter 3 Appendix Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Main Menu .

  • Page 56: Menu List

    Menu List Main Menu Press [MENU] . MENU LOAD PRESET PRESET DEFAULT LOAD LOAD NAME40 PRESET SAVE SET NAME SAVE NAME1 SAVE SET NAME NAME40 MENU PRINT AREA SET AT SETUP SUB MENU SET AT SETUP ENABLE DISABLE SUB MENU SET BASE POS.
  • Page 57 Menu List SUB MENU INTERVAL SLEEP SLEEP 15min 15min INTERVAL SLEEP SETTING SETTING ENABLE DISABLE SUB MENU EMPTY MODE INK CONTROL INK CONTROL EMPTY MODE STOP CONT. INK CONTROL EMPTY PUMP UP DRAIN BOTTLE INK CONTROL CLEANING LIQUID HEAD WASH IS REQUIRED INK CONTROL CIRCULATE INK...
  • Page 58 Menu List MENU SYSTEM INFO. MODEL SYSTEM INFO. MODEL XXXXXX SYSTEM INFO. SERIAL NO. SERIAL NO. XXXXXXX SYSTEM INFO. XXXXXXXXXXXXX SYSTEM INFO. FIRMWARE FIRMWARE Ver.X.XX SYSTEM INFO. NETWORK IP ADDRESS IP ADDRESS NETWORK IP ADDRESS 192.168.000.000 192.168.000.003 NETWORK SUBNET MASK SUBNET MASK SUBNET MASK 255.255.255.000...

  • Page 59: Function Menu

    Menu List Function Menu Language and Unit Menu Press [FUNCTION] . While holding down [MENU] , switch on the sub power . FUNCTION CLEANING CLEANING TEST PRINT (*1) MENU LANGUAGE JAPANESE CLEANING NORMAL CL. NORMAL CL. 　　AB LENGTH UNIT INCH MEDIUM CL.

  • Page 60: Read This Section Whenever You Face A Problem (Faq)

    Read This Section Whenever You Face a Problem (FAQ) Printer Does Not Run Problem Items to check Action Page Switch on the printer's main power, and then press the • "STEP 1: Turning the Is the power switched sub power switch and make sure the sub power switch Power On"...
  • Page 61 IP address set on the machine, that the settings have no typing errors, and for other such problems . Has the RIP & PRINT Make sure that the RIP & PRINT MANAGEMENT SOFT- • “Roland VersaWorks MANAGEMENT SOFT- WARE is running correctly, and then switch the sub...

  • Page 62: Attractive Printing Is Impossible

    Read This Section Whenever You Face a Problem (FAQ) Attractive Printing Is Impossible Problem Items to check Action Page • "STEP 3: Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning" (First Step Guide) • "Medium and Powerful Cleaning" (P . 32) Carry out a printing test and make sure no dot Do the print heads show drop-out occurs .
  • Page 63 Read This Section Whenever You Face a Problem (FAQ) Problem Items to check Action Page Did you shake the ink • "2 . Insert the Ink Car- Shake new ink cartridges 50 times (about 15 cartridges before installing tridges for the Respective seconds) before you install them .

  • Page 64: The Print Heads Do Not Move

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

  • Page 65: 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 errors . Follow the prompts and take action accordingly . Message Explanation Action Page...
  • Page 66 Handling Messages and Error Messages Message Explanation Action Page • "Setting the Height of the Media Manu- During printing, ally" (P . 8) media came into contact with the gap sensor, but • "Changing the Print [CLEARANCE MODE] is set After verifying the message, press Area"...

  • Page 67: 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 68 . After you switch off the power, SERVICE CALL **** performed by a service technician inform your authorized Roland DG Corp . dealer or Roland is required . Corp . of the number that appeared on the display .

  • Page 69: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Dimensional Drawings Outer dimensions Unit: mm 1,202 Flat Table Dimensions 350 (Inside of groove) 24-M4 tap 508 x 330 Cannot be used 2-4 x6 long hole 15 (Inside of groove) 2-4 x6 long hole 4 hole Unit: mm Chapter 3 Appendix...

  • Page 70: Number Label

    Main Specifications Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Label 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 71: Specification Table

    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 Dual), user docu- Included item mentation, pad trays, etc .
  • Page 76 R4-160926...

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