Page 1 Roland DG Corporation. • Roland DG Corporation 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: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Basic Handling Methods ....................8 1. Basic Information ..............................9 Part Names and Functions................................10 Printer Unit..................................10 Operation Panel.................................. 15 Display Screen ..................................16 About the Media Used ................................17 Types of Media ................................... 17 Conditions for Usable Media.............................. 18 Menu List .....................................
Page 3 Contents 3. Printing and Cutting Method..........................89 Preparations before Printing and Cutting Output........................90 Step 1: Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning........................90 Step 2: Adjusting Cutting ..............................93 Printing and Cutting Output ................................ 95 Step 1: Batch Settings for Printing and Cutting........................95 Step 2: Starting Output..............................
Page 4 Contents Accurately Adjusting the Settings for Cutting with Crop Marks....................174 Aligning the Positions of Cutting with Crop Marks Manually ................... 174 Correcting the Misalignment of Printing and Cutting with Crop Marks (Concurrent Test for Printing and Cutting with Crop Marks) ..................................
Page 5 Contents Disposing of Discharged Fluid..............................225 Precautions for Disposing of Discharged Fluid ......................... 225 If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears ......................226 If the Drain Bottle Exceeds Its Capacity Limit ........................227 Daily Print Head Check ................................228 Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning..........................228 When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective.............................
Page 6 Contents Cutting Is Misaligned or Skewed..............................278 Is the media loaded correctly? ............................278 Are the settings for the cutting conditions appropriate? ....................278 Is the length of output too long?............................278 Are you using media that exhibits large expansion and contraction?................278 Is the setting for the [CALIBRATION] menu item (under [CUTTING MENU]) correct?............
Page 7 Contents Did the software RIP end abnormally?..........................292 Has the ink run out? ................................. 292 The Media Heating System Doesn't Warm Up .......................... 293 Is the media loaded? ................................ 293 Is the temperature of the room too low?......................... 293 Cannot Separate the Media............................... 294 Is the separating knife installed? ............................
Page 8 Contents Step 1: Removing Media and the Blade Holder ....................... 306 Step 2: Circulating the Ink (Only When Using White Ink)....................308 Step 3: Discharging the Wiper Tray Cleaning Liquid ......................309 Step 4: Securing the Print Heads in Place Using the Retainer ..................311 Step 5: Reinstalling the Machine ............................
Page 9: Chapter 1 Basic Handling Methods
Chapter 1 Basic Handling Methods...
Page 10: Basic Information
1. Basic Information Part Names and Functions ........................10 Printer Unit ..........................10 Operation Panel .......................... 15 Display Screen..........................16 About the Media Used......................... 17 Types of Media ........................... 17 Conditions for Usable Media ...................... 18 Menu List ............................. 19 Main Menu ..........................
Page 11: Part Names And Functions
Part Names and Functions Printer Unit Front Name Function overview Ink slot cover, ink slots Open this cover to access the slots in which the pouch trays are insert- ed. Leave this closed except when switching pouch trays. Front cover Open this when necessary, such as when loading media.
Page 12 Part Names and Functions Rear Name Function overview Main power switch Switch the main power on/off. Power-cord connector Use this to connect the power cable. Loading lever (rear) Operate this when you load media. Media holders Shafts Use these when you load media. Media stays Drain bottle Discharged fluid is stored in this bottle.
Page 13 Part Names and Functions Side Name Function overview Cleaning liquid slot Insert the pouch tray with the TR2 cleaning liquid pouch into this slot. Ethernet connector Use this to connect an Ethernet cable. 1. Basic Information...
Page 14 Part Names and Functions Front Cover Interior/Print Head Area Name Function overview Print light This light illuminates the front cover interior. This makes it easier to see the printing status. It flashes if a serious error occurs. P. 14「Serious Errors Indicated by the Print Light」 Print-head carriage The print heads are inside here.
Page 15 Part Names and Functions Name Function overview Blade protector This is the path that the blade takes during cutting. It protects the tip of the blade. Platen This is the path over which the media passes. A suction fan that keeps the media from coming loose and a print heater that helps fix the ink are built in.
Page 16: Operation Panel
Part Names and Functions Operation Panel Part Name Details Notation in this manual Display Screen This displays various setting me- W1200mm nus and other information. 　　 Sub power switch This switches the printer on and off. (To switch the printer off, hold down the switch for one second or longer).
Page 17: Display Screen
Part Names and Functions Display Screen NORMAL CL. OVER CUT ENABLE DESABLE Cursor Displays the setting to be changed. You can move it with the cursor keys. Direction mark You can select settings and switch screens by pressing the cursor keys indicating directions.
Page 18: About The Media Used
About the Media Used Types of Media In this manual, the paper used for output is called "media." There are the following two main media types used in this machine. • Roll media: Media wound onto a paper tube • Sheet media: Media not wound onto a paper tube such as standard-size media Various paper types of roll media and sheet media are selectable according to your purpose.
Page 19: Conditions For Usable Media
*1 Applies to both roll and sheet media *2 To use 2-inch media, the optional media flanges are required. For information about optional items, contact your author- ized Roland DG Corporation dealer or visit our website (http://www.rolanddg.com/). Maximum Roll Weight •...
Page 20: Menu List
Menu List Main Menu Press [MENU]. MENU MENU PRESET PRESET NAME1 PRESET PRESET LOAD LOAD NAME1 LOAD NAME8 PRESET SAVE SAVE NAME1 NAME1 SAVE NAME8 NAME8 MENU MEDIA GAP ADJ. MENU CALIBRATION CALIBRATION CALIBRATION SETTING SETTING 0.00% +0.05% MENU MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU PERIODIC CL.
Page 21 Menu List PERIODIC CL. PAGE PERIODIC CL. PERIODIC CL. SUB MENU CLOCK CLOCK CLOCK CLOCK CLOCK SUB MENU SLEEP INTERVAL SLEEP INTERVAL 15min 15min EMPTY SUB MENU MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MENU MODEL XX-XXX XXXXXXX 1. Basic Information...
Page 22 Menu List XXXX XXXX XXXX FIRMWARE Ver. X.XX NETWORK IP ADDRESS IP ADDRESS IP ADDRESS XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX NETWORK SUBNET MASK SUBNET MASK SUBNET MASK XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX NETWORK XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX NETWORK MAC ADDRESS MAC ADDRESS XXXXXXXXXXXX BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH DISABLE MENU PRINT HEATER MENU P&C P&C...
Page 23 Menu List F:+0.30 +0.35mm SETTING S:-0.40 -0.40mm RESET CALIBRATION FEED SETTING CALIBRATION FEED SETTING -0.10% -0.10% CALIBRATION SCAN SETTING SCAN SETTING -0.10% -0.10% PREFEED 1. Basic Information...
Page 24: Function Menu
Menu List Function Menu Press [FUNCTION]. FUNCTION (*1) (*2) FUNCTION CLEANING PRINT LIGHT (*1) CLEANING NORMAL CL. NORMAL CL. CLEANING MEDIUM CL. MEDIUM CL. CLEANING POWERFULL CL. POWERFUL CL. CLEANING MANUAL CL. FUNCTION FUNCTION POWER PRINT DRYER FUNCTION FORCE 50gf 50gf SPEED SPEED...
Page 25: Language And Unit Menu
Menu List Language and Unit Menu Hold down [MENU] and switch on the sub power. MENU LANGUAGE JAPANESE 1. Basic Information...
Page 26: Basic Operations
2. Basic Operations Power Supply Operations........................26 Turning the Power On......................... 26 Turning the Power Off......................... 27 Precautions When Operating the Power Supply ................ 28 Sleep Mode (Power-saving Feature) ................... 29 Setup of Media............................. 30 Setup of Roll Media ........................30 Setup of Sheet Media .........................
Page 27: Power Supply Operations
Power Supply Operations Turning the Power On When output is not being performed, remove any loaded media or switch off the sub WARNING power. The continued application of heat at a single location may cause the release of toxic gases from the me- dia or pose a fire hazard.
Page 28: Turning The Power Off
Power Supply Operations Turning the Power Off When output is not being performed, remove any loaded media or switch off the sub WARNING power. The continued application of heat at a single location may cause the release of toxic gases from the me- dia or pose a fire hazard.
Page 29: Precautions When Operating The Power Supply
Power Supply Operations Precautions When Operating the Power Supply IMPORTANT Always keep the main power switched on. Never switch off the main power. Leaving the main power enables automatic maintenance to be carried out periodically. If the auto- matic maintenance is not carried out, it may result in the breakdown of this machine, such as the breakdown of the print heads. Never switch off the main power or unplug the power cord suddenly while operation is in progress.
Page 30: Sleep Mode (Power-Saving Feature)
Power Supply Operations Sleep Mode (Power-saving Feature) This machine is provided with a power-saving feature that switches to a low-power "sleep mode" when a fixed interval passes with no operation. The factory default for the time after which the machine switches to sleep mode is 30 minutes.
Page 31: Setup Of Media
The media holder of this machine is 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 Corporation dealer or visit our website (http:// www.rolanddg.com/).
Page 32 Setup of Media Point Place the media stays at positions that are 1/4 the length of the media from each end of the media. IMPORTANT Do not leave media on the media stays for a long period of time. Doing so may lead to the media becoming deformed. Exercise caution.
Page 33 Changing the adjusted position of the media holder adjuster may lead to the media feeding at an angle or other adverse effects. If you change the media holder adjuster position by mistake, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. : Media holder adjuster...
Page 34 Setup of Media Determine the positions of the media. Procedure Determine the left and right positions of the media with the grit patterns used as the reference. Note the following points when determining the positions. • Hold the media holders from the outside and move the media. •...
Page 35 Setup of Media Pass the leading edge of the media between the pinch rollers ( ) and the grit rollers ( Lower the loading lever (rear). The media is held in place. At this time, the message "PRESS ENTER KEY TO SETUP" is displayed on the screen, but do not press the [ENTER] yet, and proceed to the next step.
Page 36 Setup of Media 2. Basic Operations...
Page 37 Setup of Media Finish setup. Procedure Make sure both edges of the media are above the grit rollers. Be sure to place the right edge of the media on the right-end grit roller. Move the left and right pinch rollers, placing them on both edges of the media. Position them approximately 10 mm (0.39 in.) from each edge of the media.
Page 38 Setup of Media Move the middle pinch rollers ( ) over all the remaining grit rollers covered by the media ( There are grit patterns ( ) wherever there are grit rollers. MEMO Place the middle pinch rollers over all the grit patterns within the media width. If you have forgotten to place the middle pinch rollers, the media will be skewed during printing or will come loose, which will have an effect on the printing quality.
Page 39 Setup of Media Hold the media at the center and pull it out, being sure to keep it straight and all areas of the media to be taut. Lower the loading lever (front). The media is held in place. Line up the edges of the media with the centers of the holes of the media clamps (left and right). 2.
Page 40 Setup of Media MEMO Press down on the bent part of the media clamps to lift up both of their edges. Move the media clamps to the left and right with both edges lifted up. Close the front cover. The "PRESS ENTER TO PERFORM SETUP" message is displayed on the screen. Press [ENTER].
Page 41: Setup Of Sheet Media
Setup of Media Setup of Sheet Media Load the sheet media on the printer. When you have finished loading the media, [SETUP] lights. This work is refer- red to as "Setup of Media." Determine the positions of the media (sheet media). Procedure Open the front cover.
Page 42 Setup of Media Lower the loading lever (rear). The media is held in place. At this time, the message "PRESS ENTER KEY TO SETUP" is displayed on the screen, but do not press the [ENTER] yet, and proceed to the next step. Open the front cover.
Page 43 Setup of Media 2. Basic Operations...
Page 44 Setup of Media Finish setup (sheet media). Procedure Make sure both edges of the media are above the grit rollers. Be sure to place the right edge of the media on the right-end grit roller. Move the left and right pinch rollers, placing them on both edges of the media. Position them approximately 10 mm (0.39 in.) from each edge of the media.
Page 45 Setup of Media MEMO Place the middle pinch rollers over all the grit patterns within the media width. If you have forgotten to place the middle pinch rollers, the media will be skewed during printing or will come loose, which will have an effect on the printing quality. MEMO •...
Page 46 Setup of Media • There may be extra middle pinch rollers depending on the width of the media being used. Move the extra middle pinch rollers to positions where no grit patterns are present. Where no grit patterns are present, the middle pinch rollers will not come down.
Page 47 Setup of Media MEMO Press down on the bent part of the media clamps to lift up both of their edges. Move the media clamps to the left and right with both edges lifted up. Close the front cover. The "PRESS ENTER TO PERFORM SETUP" message is displayed on the screen. Press [ENTER].
Page 48: Separating The Media
Setup of Media Separating the Media Procedure Close the front cover. Check that [SETUP] is lit. Press [FUNCTION]. Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. FUNCTION SHEET CUT Press [ENTER]. From its position on the blade protection line prior to [ENTER] being pressed ( ), the media moves to a position on the separating line ( ) and is separated.
Page 49: What To Do First After Installation
What to Do First after Installation Accurately Adjusting the Misalignment of the Ink Landing Position This adjusts the misalignment of the ink landing position. This adjustment must be performed in the following cases. • When using this machine for the first time •...
Page 50 What to Do First after Installation Set the correction values from "H1" to "H4." Press [◀] or [▶] to select a value from H1 to H4. Press [▲] or [▼] to select the correction value. When you have finished setting the correction values, press [ENTER]. The screen shown below appears again.
Page 51: Checking Before Output
Checking before Output LAN Network Settings Check that you can perform communication through the LAN. The LAN is enabled if the status LED ( ) on the LAN connector located on the side of the printer is lit in green. Activity LED This flashes yellow while data is being received from the network.
Page 52: Preventing Sedimentation In Inks
Checking before Output Preventing Sedimentation in Inks The precipitation of the ingredients in the ink disables printing in normal color. So that the ink mixes well, shake the pouch tray horizontally with a stroke length of around 5 cm (2 in.) from each end of the tray. •...
Page 53: Pausing And Canceling Output
Pausing and Canceling Output You can pause and cancel output before it finishes. Pausing and Resuming Output IMPORTANT We do not recommend resuming printing because horizontal stripes are produced at the place where printing was paused. Procedure Press [PAUSE] before printing finishes. This pauses the printing operation.
Page 54: Canceling Output
Pausing and Canceling Output Canceling Output Procedure Press [PAUSE] before printing finishes. This pauses the printing operation. When the screen shown below appears, hold down [PAUSE] for 1 second or longer. TO CANCEL HOLD DOWN PAUSE KEY This cancels the printing operation. Stop sending the output data from the computer.
Page 55: Ink Pouch/Tr2 Cleaning Liquid Pouch Replacement
Ink Pouch/TR2 Cleaning Liquid Pouch Replace- ment Out-of-ink Warnings If Using 8 Colors (CMYKLcLmLkW or CMYKLcLmLkOr) When an ink pouch runs out, printing pauses and a warning beep sounds. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 If an ink runs out, the numbers of the color that has run out flash. Indicates that ink still remains Flashing Indicates that ink has run out...
Page 56: Out-Of-Tr2-Cleaning-Liquid Warnings
Ink Pouch/TR2 Cleaning Liquid Pouch Replacement Out-of-TR2-cleaning-liquid Warnings If the TR2 cleaning liquid runs out, the cleaning liquid slot light flashes. After some time, a message requesting that you replace the TR2 cleaning liquid will be displayed on the screen. CHANGE SOLCL-LIQUID "CL-LIQUID FOR WIPER"...
Page 57: Ink Pouch Replacement
Ink Pouch/TR2 Cleaning Liquid Pouch Replacement Ink Pouch Replacement Never store ink, cleaning liquid, or discharged fluid in any of the following locations. WARNING • Any location exposed to open flame • Any location where high temperature may occur • Near bleach or any other such oxidizing agent or explosive material •...
Page 58 Ink Pouch/TR2 Cleaning Liquid Pouch Replacement Gently shake the new ink pouch. During storage, the ink components may have precipitated. When replacing an ink pouch, gently shake the new ink pouch to mix its contents before setting the ink pouch in the tray. IMPORTANT Never reuse an ink pouch when the machine shows a sign indicating no ink.
Page 59: Tr2 Cleaning Liquid Pouch Replacement
Ink Pouch/TR2 Cleaning Liquid Pouch Replacement TR2 Cleaning Liquid Pouch Replacement Never store ink, cleaning liquid, or discharged fluid in any of the following locations. WARNING • Any location exposed to open flame • Any location where high temperature may occur •...
Page 60 Ink Pouch/TR2 Cleaning Liquid Pouch Replacement 2. Basic Operations...
Page 61: Chapter 2 Output Method
Chapter 2 Output Method...
Page 62: Printing Method
1. Printing Method Preparations before Printing Output ....................62 Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning .................... 62 Printing Output ............................ 65 Step 1: Batch Settings for Printing ....................65 Step 2: Starting Output ....................... 74 1. Printing Method...
Page 63: Preparations Before Printing Output
Preparations before Printing Output Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning Perform a printing test. Before you carry out actual printing, perform a printing test to ensure no dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs. If dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs, perform cleaning of the print heads (normal cleaning). MEMO •...
Page 64 Preparations before Printing Output Performing Normal Cleaning Procedure Press [FUNCTION] to display the screen shown below. FUNCTION BASE POINT Press [▼], then [▶][▼] to display the screen shown below. CLEANING NORMAL CL. Check for the group with dot drop-out or dot displacement by viewing the results of the printing test. The space from "A"...
Page 65 Preparations before Printing Output NORMAL CL. Press [▲] to display the screen shown below. Press [ENTER]. Printing of the test pattern starts. Check to make sure the dot drop-out or dot displacement has been corrected. If the problem persists, try performing normal cleaning again. If the printer has been used for a long period, dot drop-outs may not be fixed even after performing normal cleaning two or three times.
Page 66: Printing Output
Printing Output Step 1: Batch Settings for Printing To ensure the optimal output according to the media size and type, you can configure various settings on this ma- chine. However, it is hard work to configure these settings one at a time. You can use the "MEDIA SETTING" menu to configure the absolute minimum of necessary items as a batch.
Page 67 Printing Output Set the print heater and dryer temperatures. Procedure Press [▲] or [▼] to set the "PRINT HEATER" temperature. Recommended temperature: 40°C (104°F) PRINT HEATER 30゜C 40゜C Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. Press [▲] or [▼] to set the "DRYER" temperature. Recommended temperature: 45°C (113°F) Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry.
Page 68 Printing Output Adjust the print head height. Procedure Press [◀] to select "CHANGE." HEAD HGT LOW [CHANGE] NEXT Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. You can select "NEXT" and press [ENTER] to skip the current menu and proceed to the next menu. When the following screen is displayed, open the front cover.
Page 69 Printing Output Perform position adjustment 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 thickness.
Page 70 Printing Output REDO ADJ.? [DONE] Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. 1. Printing Method...
Page 71 Printing Output Adjust the misalignment of the ink landing position. Procedure Press [◀] to select "SET". MEDIA GAP ADJ. [SET] NEXT Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. Printing of the test pattern starts. You can select "NEXT" and press [ENTER] to skip the current menu and proceed to the next menu. Press [ENTER].
Page 72 Printing Output Set the drying method and time after printing. Procedure Press [◀] or [▶] to select "NEXT". CUT CONFIG SET [NEXT] Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. FEED FOR DRY DISABLE ENABLE Press [▲] or [▼] to select "ENABLE" or "DISABLE". 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 73 Printing Output Save the settings as a preset. Procedure Press [◀] to select "SAVE". PRESET [SAVE] NEXT Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. If you select "NEXT" and press [ENTER], the screen in step 7 is displayed, and the settings you have selected up to this point are not saved as a preset.
Page 74 Printing Output Canceling Batch Settings before They Are Completed Procedure Press [MENU] during setup. Press [◀] to select "YES". QUIT SETTING [YES] Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. The screen shown below appears again. MENU MEDIA SETTING Selecting "NO" in step 2 returns you to the screen that was displayed when you pressed [MENU]. MEMO Even if you cancel media settings before they are completed, the values set so far will be saved.
Page 75: Step 2: Starting Output
Printing Output Step 2: Starting Output Never touch the print-head carriage while output is in progress. CAUTION The print-head carriage moves at high speed. Coming into contact with the moving carriage may cause injury. Procedure In the case of output for the first time on that day, shake the white ink pouch tray. Remove just the pouch tray for the white ink, shake the pouch tray 50 times (about 20 seconds), and then reinsert this pouch tray.
Page 76 Printing Output MEMO When you send the output data, "FILLING" or "CLEANING" may be displayed on the screen. These indicate the preparation operations performed before output. Output will begin after the time displayed on the screen elapses. IMPORTANT Output Is Not Possible in These Situations •...
Page 77: Cutting Method
2. Cutting Method Preparations before Cutting Output ....................77 Step 1: Switching Off the Print Heater and Dryer ............... 77 Step 2: Preventing Pulling of the Media with Undue Force............78 Step 3: Adjusting Cutting ......................79 Cutting Output ............................. 81 Step 1: Batch Settings for Cutting ....................
Page 78: Preparations Before Cutting Output
Preparations before Cutting Output Step 1: Switching Off the Print Heater and Dryer Procedure Press [FUNCTION]. Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. FUNCTION HEATER CONFIG Press [▶] to display the screen shown below. HEATER CONFIG POWER Press [▶].
Page 79: Step 2: Preventing Pulling Of The Media With Undue Force
Preparations before Cutting Output Step 2: Preventing Pulling of the Media with Undue Force Procedure Press [MENU]. Press [▲] to display the screen shown below. MENU CUTTING MENU Press [▶] once, and then press [▲] several times to display the screen shown below. CUTTING MENU PREFEED Press [▶] to display the screen shown below.
Page 80: Step 3: Adjusting Cutting
Preparations before Cutting Output Step 3: Adjusting Cutting For high-quality cutting, we recommend carrying out a cutting test to check the cutting quality for the media be- fore you perform actual cutting. Adjust the blade force depending on the cutting quality. Procedure Close the front cover.
Page 81 Preparations before Cutting Output Reduce the blade force. Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. Press [▲] to display the screen shown below. CUT CONFIG TEST CUT Press [ENTER]. The test pattern is cut. Check whether the correction was successful. At the [CUT CONFIG] menu, you can also make settings for other cutting conditions in addition to the blade force. Refer to the following page.
Page 82: Cutting Output
Cutting Output Step 1: Batch Settings for Cutting To ensure the optimal output according to the media size and type, you can configure various settings on this ma- chine. However, it is hard work to configure these settings one at a time. You can use the "MEDIA SETTING" menu to configure the absolute minimum of necessary items as a batch.
Page 83 Cutting Output Switch off the print heater and dryer. Procedure Press [▲] or [▼] to select "OFF". PRINT HEATER 30゜C Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. Press [▲] or [▼] to select "OFF". DRYER 30゜C Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. 2.
Page 84 Cutting Output Set the blade force. For high-quality cutting, perform a cutting test to check the cutting quality for the media and adjust the blade force. Procedure Press [▶] to select "NEXT". HEAD HGT LOW CHANGE [NEXT] Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. Press [▶] to select "NEXT".
Page 85 Cutting Output CONTINUE ADJ.? YES [DONE] Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. • If you select "YES", proceed to the next procedure. • If you select "DONE", proceed to step 4.Save the settings as a preset.(P. 85) Press [▲] or [▼] to adjust the blade force. •...
Page 86 Cutting Output Save the settings as a preset. Procedure Press [▶] to select "NEXT". PRINT-CUT ADJ. SET [NEXT] Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. Press [▶] to select "NEXT". CROP-CUT ADJ. SET [NEXT] Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. Press [ENTER] when the following screen appears. These three settings are ignored for output data designed only for cutting.
Page 87 Cutting Output Press [MENU] to go back to the original screen. COMPLETED This completes the operation of the "MEDIA SETTING" menu. 2. Cutting Method...
Page 88 Cutting Output Canceling Batch Settings before They Are Completed Procedure Press [MENU] during setup. Press [◀] to select "YES". QUIT SETTING [YES] Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. The screen shown below appears again. MENU MEDIA SETTING Selecting "NO" in step 2 returns you to the screen that was displayed when you pressed [MENU]. MEMO Even if you cancel media settings before they are completed, the values set so far will be saved.
Page 89: Step 2: Starting Output
Cutting Output Step 2: Starting Output Never touch the print-head carriage while output is in progress. CAUTION The print-head carriage moves at high speed. Coming into contact with the moving carriage may cause injury. Procedure Close the front cover. Check that [SETUP] is lit. If [SETUP] is not lit, the setup is not completed.
Page 90: Printing And Cutting Method
3. Printing and Cutting Method Preparations before Printing and Cutting Output ................90 Step 1: Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning ................90 Step 2: Adjusting Cutting ......................93 Printing and Cutting Output......................... 95 Step 1: Batch Settings for Printing and Cutting ................95 Step 2: Starting Output ......................
Page 91: Preparations Before Printing And Cutting Output
Preparations before Printing and Cutting Output Step 1: Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning Perform a printing test. Before you carry out actual printing, perform a printing test to ensure no dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs. If dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs, perform cleaning of the print heads (normal cleaning). MEMO •...
Page 92 Preparations before Printing and Cutting Output Performing Normal Cleaning Procedure Press [FUNCTION] to display the screen shown below. FUNCTION BASE POINT Press [▼], then [▶][▼] to display the screen shown below. CLEANING NORMAL CL. Check for the group with dot drop-out or dot displacement by viewing the results of the printing test. The space from "A"...
Page 93 Preparations before Printing and Cutting Output NORMAL CL. Press [▲] to display the screen shown below. Press [ENTER]. Printing of the test pattern starts. Check to make sure the dot drop-out or dot displacement has been corrected. If the problem persists, try performing normal cleaning again. If the printer has been used for a long period, dot drop-outs may not be fixed even after performing normal cleaning two or three times.
Page 94: Step 2: Adjusting Cutting
Preparations before Printing and Cutting Output Step 2: Adjusting Cutting For high-quality cutting, we recommend carrying out a cutting test to check the cutting quality for the media be- fore you perform actual cutting. Adjust the blade force depending on the cutting quality. Procedure Close the front cover.
Page 95 Preparations before Printing and Cutting Output Reduce the blade force. Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. Press [▲] to display the screen shown below. CUT CONFIG TEST CUT Press [ENTER]. The test pattern is cut. Check whether the correction was successful. At the [CUT CONFIG] menu, you can also make settings for other cutting conditions in addition to the blade force.
Page 96: Printing And Cutting Output
Printing and Cutting Output Step 1: Batch Settings for Printing and Cutting To ensure the optimal output according to the media size and type, you can configure various settings on this ma- chine. However, it is hard work to configure these settings one at a time. You can use the "MEDIA SETTING" menu to configure the absolute minimum of necessary items as a batch.
Page 97 Printing and Cutting Output Set the print heater and dryer temperatures. Procedure Press [▲] or [▼] to set the "PRINT HEATER" temperature. Recommended temperature: 40°C (104°F) PRINT HEATER 30゜C 40゜C Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. Press [▲] or [▼] to set the "DRYER" temperature. Recommended temperature: 45°C (113°F) Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry.
Page 98 Printing and Cutting Output Adjust the print head height. Procedure Press [◀] to select "CHANGE." HEAD HGT LOW [CHANGE] NEXT Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. You can select "NEXT" and press [ENTER] to skip the current menu and proceed to the next menu. When the following screen is displayed, open the front cover.
Page 99 Printing and Cutting Output Perform position adjustment 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 thickness.
Page 100 Printing and Cutting Output REDO ADJ.? [DONE] Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. 3. Printing and Cutting Method...
Page 101 Printing and Cutting Output Adjust the misalignment of the ink landing position. Procedure Press [◀] to select "SET". MEDIA GAP ADJ. [SET] NEXT Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. Printing of the test pattern starts. You can select "NEXT" and press [ENTER] to skip the current menu and proceed to the next menu. Press [ENTER].
Page 102 Printing and Cutting Output Set the blade force. For high-quality cutting, perform a cutting test to check the cutting quality for the media and adjust the blade force. Procedure Press [◀] to select "SET". CUT CONFIG [SET] NEXT Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. Press [◀] to select "SET".
Page 103 Printing and Cutting Output Check how the two shapes peel off. • Two shapes are peeled off together/backing paper is also cut Press [◀] to select "YES". CONTINUE ADJ.? [YES] DONE • Two shapes are peeled off separately Press [▶] to select "DONE". CONTINUE ADJ.? YES [DONE] Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry.
Page 104 Printing and Cutting Output Correct the misalignment of the printing and cutting positions. Subtle misalignment between the printing and cutting positions may occur due to the thickness of the media or the head height. We recommend that you make corrections to match the media you are using. Procedure Press [◀] to select "SET".
Page 105 Printing and Cutting Output Check the media feed direction (the feed direction) and the direction of print head movement (the scan direction). Set the correction values for the feed direction "F" and the scan direction "S." Press [▲] or [▼] to set the correction value for the feed direction (F). F:+0.30 +0.35mm S:-0.40 -0.45mm Press [◀] or [▶] to set the correction value for the scan direction (S).
Page 106 Printing and Cutting Output Set the drying method and time after printing. Procedure Press [◀] or [▶] to select "NEXT". CROP-CUT ADJ. SET [NEXT] Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. Press [▲] or [▼] to select [P&C]. 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 107 Printing and Cutting Output Save the settings as a preset. Procedure Press [◀] to select "SAVE". PRESET [SAVE] NEXT Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. If you select "NEXT" and press [ENTER], the screen in step 7 is displayed, and the settings you have selected up to this point are not saved as a preset.
Page 108 Printing and Cutting Output Canceling Batch Settings before They Are Completed Procedure Press [MENU] during setup. Press [◀] to select "YES". QUIT SETTING [YES] Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. The screen shown below appears again. MENU MEDIA SETTING Selecting "NO" in step 2 returns you to the screen that was displayed when you pressed [MENU]. MEMO Even if you cancel media settings before they are completed, the values set so far will be saved.
Page 109: Step 2: Starting Output
Printing and Cutting Output Step 2: Starting Output Never touch the print-head carriage while output is in progress. CAUTION The print-head carriage moves at high speed. Coming into contact with the moving carriage may cause injury. Procedure In the case of output for the first time on that day, shake the white ink pouch tray. Remove just the pouch tray for the white ink, shake the pouch tray 50 times (about 20 seconds), and then reinsert this pouch tray.
Page 110 Printing and Cutting Output MEMO When you send the output data, "FILLING" or "CLEANING" may be displayed on the screen. These indicate the preparation operations performed before output. Output will begin after the time displayed on the screen elapses. IMPORTANT Output Is Not Possible in These Situations •...
Page 111: How To Cut With Crop Marks
4. How to Cut with Crop Marks Preparations before Cutting with Crop Marks ................... 111 What Is Cutting with Crop Marks? .................... 111 Step 1: Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning ................112 Step 2: Adjusting Cutting ......................115 Cutting with Crop Marks ........................117 Step 1: Batch Settings for Cutting with Crop Marks ..............
Page 112: Preparations Before Cutting With Crop Marks
Preparations before Cutting with Crop Marks What Is Cutting with Crop Marks? If you are removing the printed media and loading it again in order to cut it (for example, if you are processing the media such as laminating after printing, and then loading this media again for cutting), you have to align the print- ing and cutting positions.
Page 113: Step 1: Printing Tests And Normal Cleaning
Preparations before Cutting with Crop Marks Step 1: Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning Perform a printing test. Before you carry out actual printing, perform a printing test to ensure no dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs. If dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs, perform cleaning of the print heads (normal cleaning). MEMO •...
Page 114 Preparations before Cutting with Crop Marks Performing Normal Cleaning Procedure Press [FUNCTION] to display the screen shown below. FUNCTION BASE POINT Press [▼], then [▶][▼] to display the screen shown below. CLEANING NORMAL CL. Check for the group with dot drop-out or dot displacement by viewing the results of the printing test. The space from "A"...
Page 115 Preparations before Cutting with Crop Marks NORMAL CL. Press [▲] to display the screen shown below. Press [ENTER]. Printing of the test pattern starts. Check to make sure the dot drop-out or dot displacement has been corrected. If the problem persists, try performing normal cleaning again. If the printer has been used for a long period, dot drop-outs may not be fixed even after performing normal cleaning two or three times.
Page 116: Step 2: Adjusting Cutting
Preparations before Cutting with Crop Marks Step 2: Adjusting Cutting For high-quality cutting, we recommend carrying out a cutting test to check the cutting quality for the media be- fore you perform actual cutting. Adjust the blade force depending on the cutting quality. Procedure Close the front cover.
Page 117 Preparations before Cutting with Crop Marks Reduce the blade force. Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. Press [▲] to display the screen shown below. CUT CONFIG TEST CUT Press [ENTER]. The test pattern is cut. Check whether the correction was successful. At the [CUT CONFIG] menu, you can also make settings for other cutting conditions in addition to the blade force.
Page 118: Cutting With Crop Marks
Cutting with Crop Marks Step 1: Batch Settings for Cutting with Crop Marks To ensure the optimal output according to the media size and type, you can configure various settings on this ma- chine. However, it is hard work to configure these settings one at a time. You can use the "MEDIA SETTING" menu to configure the absolute minimum of necessary items as a batch.
Page 119 Cutting with Crop Marks Set the print heater and dryer temperatures. Procedure Press [▲] or [▼] to set the "PRINT HEATER" temperature. Recommended temperature: 40°C (104°F) PRINT HEATER 30゜C 40゜C Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. Press [▲] or [▼] to set the "DRYER" temperature. Recommended temperature: 45°C (113°F) Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry.
Page 120 Cutting with Crop Marks Adjust the print head height. Procedure Press [◀] to select "CHANGE." HEAD HGT LOW [CHANGE] NEXT Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. You can select "NEXT" and press [ENTER] to skip the current menu and proceed to the next menu. When the following screen is displayed, open the front cover.
Page 121 Cutting with Crop Marks Perform position adjustment 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 thickness.
Page 122 Cutting with Crop Marks REDO ADJ.? [DONE] Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. 4. How to Cut with Crop Marks...
Page 123 Cutting with Crop Marks Adjust the misalignment of the ink landing position. Procedure Press [◀] to select "SET". MEDIA GAP ADJ. [SET] NEXT Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. Printing of the test pattern starts. You can select "NEXT" and press [ENTER] to skip the current menu and proceed to the next menu. Press [ENTER].
Page 124 Cutting with Crop Marks Procedure Press [◀] to select "SET". CUT CONFIG [SET] NEXT Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. Press [◀] to select "SET". CUT FORCE [SET] NEXT Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. The test pattern is cut. You can select "NEXT"...
Page 125 Cutting with Crop Marks CONTINUE ADJ.? [YES] DONE • Two shapes are peeled off separately Press [▶] to select "DONE". CONTINUE ADJ.? YES [DONE] Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. • If you select "YES", the test pattern is cut again. Go back to step 12 and perform the setting again. •...
Page 126 Cutting with Crop Marks Correct the misalignment of the printing and cutting positions when using crop marks. When you remove the printed media, and then reload it and perform cutting, use the crop marks. For this case, correction is to be performed because the positioning of printing and cutting may be misaligned even when you are using crop marks depending on the composition of the media.
Page 127 Cutting with Crop Marks Press [ENTER]. INPUT ADJ. VALUES Check the correction values from the test pattern (C&C2) condition. The point where the cutting line ( ) intersects the correction-value scale ( ) is the correction value. In the following figure, the correction value is "−0.3." Check the media feed direction (the feed direction) and the direction of print head movement (the scan direction).
Page 128 Cutting with Crop Marks Set the drying method and time after printing. Procedure Press [▲] or [▼] to select "ENABLE" or "DISABLE". 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 129 Cutting with Crop Marks Save the settings as a preset. Procedure Press [◀] to select "SAVE". PRESET [SAVE] NEXT Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. If you select "NEXT" and press [ENTER], the screen in step 7 is displayed, and the settings you have selected up to this point are not saved as a preset.
Page 130 Cutting with Crop Marks Canceling Batch Settings before They Are Completed Procedure Press [MENU] during setup. Press [◀] to select "YES". QUIT SETTING [YES] Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. The screen shown below appears again. MENU MEDIA SETTING Selecting "NO" in step 2 returns you to the screen that was displayed when you pressed [MENU]. MEMO Even if you cancel media settings before they are completed, the values set so far will be saved.
Page 131: Step 2: Starting Output With Crop Marks
Cutting with Crop Marks Step 2: Starting Output with Crop Marks Never touch the print-head carriage while output is in progress. CAUTION The print-head carriage moves at high speed. Coming into contact with the moving carriage may cause injury. Procedure In the case of output for the first time on that day, shake the white ink pouch tray.
Page 132 Cutting with Crop Marks MEMO When you send the output data, "FILLING" or "CLEANING" may be displayed on the screen. These indicate the preparation operations performed before output. Output will begin after the time displayed on the screen elapses. IMPORTANT Output Is Not Possible in These Situations •...
Page 133: Step 3: Preparations For Cutting Output
Cutting with Crop Marks Step 3: Preparations for Cutting Output Switching Off the Print Heater and Dryer Procedure Press [FUNCTION]. Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. FUNCTION HEATER CONFIG Press [▶] to display the screen shown below. HEATER CONFIG POWER Press [▶].
Page 134 Cutting with Crop Marks Preventing Pulling of the Media with Undue Force Procedure Press [MENU]. Press [▲] to display the screen shown below. MENU CUTTING MENU Press [▶] once, and then press [▲] several times to display the screen shown below. CUTTING MENU PREFEED Press [▶] to display the screen shown below.
Page 135 Cutting with Crop Marks Adjusting Cutting For high-quality cutting, we recommend carrying out a cutting test to check the cutting quality for the media be- fore you perform actual cutting. Adjust the blade force depending on the cutting quality. Procedure Close the front cover.
Page 136 Cutting with Crop Marks Reduce the blade force. Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. Press [▲] to display the screen shown below. CUT CONFIG TEST CUT Press [ENTER]. The test pattern is cut. Check whether the correction was successful. 4. How to Cut with Crop Marks...
Page 137: Step 4: Starting Cutting Output
Cutting with Crop Marks Step 4: Starting Cutting Output Never touch the print-head carriage while output is in progress. CAUTION The print-head carriage moves at high speed. Coming into contact with the moving carriage may cause injury. Procedure Close the front cover. Check that [SETUP] is lit.
Page 138: Chapter 3 Optimizing Quality And Efficiency
Chapter 3 Optimizing Quality and Efficiency...
Page 139: Optimizing The Output Quality
1. Optimizing the Output Quality Using the Correction Functions......................139 Adjust the misalignment of the ink landing position..............139 Accurately Adjusting the Misalignment of the Ink Landing Position ........140 Reducing Horizontal Bands (Feed Correction Function) ............142 Configuring Settings to Match the Properties of the Media .............. 144 Adjusting Print Head Height to Match Media Thickness ............
Page 140: Using The Correction Functions
Using the Correction Functions To optimize the output quality, it is effective to use some correction functions. Adjust the misalignment of the ink landing position. This adjusts the landing position of the ink discharged from the print heads. The landing position varies according to the print head height and the thickness of the media, so we recommend that you make corrections to match the media you are using.
Page 141: Accurately Adjusting The Misalignment Of The Ink Landing Position
Using the Correction Functions Accurately Adjusting the Misalignment of the Ink Landing Position This adjusts the landing position of the ink discharged from the print heads. You can make adjustments more accu- rately than [MEDIA GAP ADJ. SIMPLE SETTING]. The landing position varies according to the print head height and the thickness of the media, so we recommend that you make corrections to match the media you are using.
Page 142 Using the Correction Functions Set the correction values from "H1" to "H4." Press [◀] or [▶] to select a value from H1 to H4. Press [▲] or [▼] to select the correction value. When you have finished setting the correction values, press [ENTER]. The screen shown below appears again.
Page 143: Reducing Horizontal Bands (Feed Correction Function)
Using the Correction Functions Reducing Horizontal Bands (Feed Correction Function) Perform corrections to make the band-shaped "stripes" on the printed surface less noticeable. The band-shaped "stripes" are called "horizontal bands" or "banding." Horizontal bands are caused by the subtle changes in the movement distance that occur when feeding the media depending on the media's thickness and the temperature of the dryer.
Page 144 Using the Correction Functions CALIBRATION TEST PRINT Press [ENTER]. Printing of the test pattern starts. Check the test pattern to see whether the correction was successful. Check that the gap and overlap are the smallest for the figure indicated by " "...
Page 145: Configuring Settings To Match The Properties Of The Media
Configuring Settings to Match the Properties of the Media Adjusting Print Head Height to Match Media Thickness This adjusts the print head height to prevent media that is wrinkled or comes loose from the platen from contact- ing the print heads. You can select the print head height from "LOW", "MIDDLE"...
Page 146 Configuring Settings to Match the Properties of the Media ・ P. 140 "Accurately Adjusting the Misalignment of the Ink Landing Position" ・ P. 150 "Preventing Soiling of the Media, Dot Drop-out, and Dot Displacement" 1. Optimizing the Output Quality...
Page 147: Using Transparent Media
Configuring Settings to Match the Properties of the Media Using Transparent Media You can set up transparent media by disabling detection of the leading and trailing edges of the media. Normally, detecting the leading and trailing edges of the media enables you to verify the presence of the media, and the media is then ready for setup.
Page 148: Using Hard-To-Dry Media
Configuring Settings to Match the Properties of the Media Using Hard-to-Dry Media This setting is used to extend the drying time when the ink dries poorly even if the dryer is used. Procedure Press [MENU]. Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. MENU SUB MENU Press [▶], then [▼] to display the screen shown below.
Page 149: Using Media That Wrinkles Easily/Does Not Move Smoothly
Configuring Settings to Match the Properties of the Media Using Media That Wrinkles Easily/Does Not Move Smoothly The platen uses suction to grip the media and keep it stable. The suction force can be adjusted corresponding to the nature and condition of the media. Procedure Press [MENU].
Page 150: Using Sticky Media
Configuring Settings to Match the Properties of the Media Using Sticky Media This setting is used to peel off the media before starting printing when using media that sticks easily to the platen. This setting is effective to prevent media jams. Note, however, that peeling off the media may cause unstable media feed.
Page 151: Preventing Ink Discharge Issues
Preventing Ink Discharge Issues Preventing Soiling of the Media, Dot Drop-out, and Dot Displacement Printing by removing the ink buildup on the print head surface before or during printing prevents soiling of the media, dot drop-out, and dot displacement. In the following cases, ink tends to collect on the surface of the print heads. •...
Page 152: Preventing Misaligned Media
Preventing Misaligned Media Use Middle Pinch Rollers When Pulling Back or Feeding Media Set the setting that causes the middle pinch rollers to go up automatically during pullback printing or printing and cutting to "DISABLE." Holding down media that is not straight or comes loose is effective in preventing misalign- ment during printing and cutting.
Page 153: Adjusting The Ink-Drying Method
MEMO By using an auxiliary drying unit, you can speed up the drying of the ink more. For information about purchasing an auxiliary drying unit, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer or visit our website (http://www.rolanddg.com/). RELATED LINKS ・ P. 161 "Using an Auxiliary Drying Unit"...
Page 154: Setting The Print Heater Temperature
Adjusting the Ink-drying Method Setting the Print Heater Temperature Setting the temperature of the print heater appropriately improves ink adhesion and inhibits smudging. • With the default settings, simply switching on the power does not make the dryer warm up to the set temper- ature.
Page 155: Setting The Dryer Temperature
Adjusting the Ink-drying Method Setting the Dryer Temperature Setting the temperature of the dryer appropriately makes the ink dry fast. • With the default settings, simply switching on the power does not make the dryer warm up to the set temper- ature.
Page 156: Hints And Tips For Temperature Control
Adjusting the Ink-drying Method Hints and Tips for Temperature Control The optimal temperature for the media heating system varies according to such factors as the type of media and the settings of the software RIP. Relationship between the quality settings of the software RIP and temperature If smudging or poor drying occur even after raising the temperature, try setting the printing quality of the software RIP to higher image quality.
Page 157: Setting The Temperature During Preheating
Adjusting the Ink-drying Method Setting the Temperature during Preheating Preheating: State in which the main power and the sub power are switched on and [SETUP] is not lit (state in which the media setup is not completed). Procedure Press [MENU]. Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below.
Page 158: Drying The Trailing Edge Of The Printing Area On The Dryer (When Only Printing)
Adjusting the Ink-drying Method Drying the Trailing Edge of the Printing Area on the Dryer (When Only Printing) To dry the ink thoroughly, configure the settings so that the media is fed until the trailing edge of the printed area is put on the dryer after the printing is finished.
Page 159: Setting The Drying Time After Printing (When Only Printing)
Adjusting the Ink-drying Method Setting the Drying Time after Printing (When Only Printing) To dry the ink thoroughly, set the drying time after the 1st page is printed. This setting applies to output data de- signed only for printing. Procedure Press [MENU].
Page 160: Setting The Drying Time After Printing (When Printing And Cutting)
Adjusting the Ink-drying Method Setting the Drying Time after Printing (When Printing and Cutting) To dry the ink thoroughly, set the drying time after the 1st page is printed. This setting applies to output data de- signed for printing and cutting. Procedure Press [MENU].
Page 161: Switching Off The Print Heater And Dryer Together
Adjusting the Ink-drying Method Switching Off the Print Heater and Dryer Together This setting is useful when you want to switch off the media heating system collectively, such as when performing only cutting. Setting the heater settings "POWER" to "OFF" will cause temperature settings of the print heater and dryer to become impossible.
Page 162: Using An Auxiliary Drying Unit
MEMO • Default setting: DISABLE • For recommended auxiliary drying unit models, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer or visit our website (http://www.rolanddg.com/). • For details on how to use the auxiliary drying unit, refer to the documentation of the drying unit you are using.
Page 163: Using A Blower-Fan Unit
MEMO • Default setting: DISABLE • For recommended blower-fan unit models, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer or visit our website (http://www.rolanddg.com/). • For details on how to use the blower-fan unit, refer to the documentation of the blower-fan unit you are using.
Page 164: Accurately Adjusting The Cutting Settings
Accurately Adjusting the Cutting Settings Fine-tuning the Cutting Conditions You can accurately set items such as the blade force, movement speed, and blade offset to match the nature of the media and the shape to cut. First, perform a cutting test, and then determine and enter the setting values. After entering the setting values, perform a cutting test again and check the results.
Page 165 Accurately Adjusting the Cutting Settings Default set- Display screen (cutting conditions) Setting details tings Set the force (pressure) of the blade. CUT CONFIG 50 gf FORCE Set the speed of cutting. CUT CONFIG 30 cm/s SPEED Set the blade offset. Enter the listed offset value for the blade. CUT CONFIG 0.250mm The offset value for the included blade is 0.250 mm (9.8 mil).
Page 166: Accurately Adjusting The Cutting-In Amount
Accurately Adjusting the Cutting Settings Accurately Adjusting the Cutting-in Amount When you want to perform accurate and fine adjustment of the cutting-in amount, such as when cutting media with thin backing paper, you can obtain good results by adjusting the amount of blade extension. Turn the cap portion of the blade holder to adjust the amount of blade extension.
Page 167: Performing Distance Correction During Cutting
Accurately Adjusting the Cutting Settings Performing Distance Correction during Cutting This correction is performed when you want to accurately align the lengths of cut lines when cutting. This setting is also applied during cutting only, printing and cutting, or cutting with crop marks. The movement distance of the media changes subtly depending on the media's thickness.
Page 168: Cutting To Make It Possible To Cut Corners Attractively (Over Cut)
Accurately Adjusting the Cutting Settings Cutting to Make It Possible to Cut Corners Attractively (Over Cut) Cutting the corners of the border of the cutting line slightly longer makes it possible to cut the corners attractively. This is effective when using laminated or thick media, or non-resilient media. It also has the effect of making stick- ers easier to peel off.
Page 169: Prioritizing The Cutting Settings Of This Machine Over The Software Rip Settings
Accurately Adjusting the Cutting Settings Prioritizing the Cutting Settings of This Machine over the Software RIP Settings Procedure Press [MENU]. Press [▲] several times to display the screen shown below. MENU CUTTING MENU Press [▶] once, and then press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. CUTTING MENU CUTTING PRIOR Press [▶] to display the screen shown below.
Page 170: Accurately Adjusting The Settings For Printing And Cutting
Accurately Adjusting the Settings for Printing and Cutting Correcting the Misalignment of Printing and Cutting This is a correction method performed when printing followed immediately by cutting yields positioning for print- ing and cutting that is slightly misaligned. Print alignment marks, perform detection of the printed marks, and then correct the discrepancy. Subtle misalign- ment between the printing and cutting positions may occur due to the thickness of the media or the head height.
Page 171 Accurately Adjusting the Settings for Printing and Cutting Correcting the Misalignment of Printing and Cutting This is a correction method performed when printing followed immediately by cutting yields positioning for print- ing and cutting that is slightly misaligned. Print alignment marks, perform detection of the printed marks, and then correct the discrepancy. Subtle misalign- ment between the printing and cutting positions may occur due to the thickness of the media or the head height.
Page 172 Accurately Adjusting the Settings for Printing and Cutting Press [▶]. Set the correction values for the feed direction "F" and the scan direction "S." Press [▲] or [▼] to set the correction value for the feed direction (F). F:+0.30 +0.35mm S:-0.40 -0.45mm Press [◀] or [▶] to set the correction value for the scan direction (S).
Page 173: Correcting The Misalignment Of The Printing And Cutting Positions During Cutting
Accurately Adjusting the Settings for Printing and Cutting Correcting the Misalignment of the Printing and Cutting Positions during Cutting This method pauses a cutting operation to correct the misalignment of the printing and cutting positions. The correction values set here are applied as the default values of the printing and cutting positions. If the printing and cutting positions are misaligned, you normally adjust the positions while checking a test pat- tern.
Page 174 Accurately Adjusting the Settings for Printing and Cutting TO CANCEL HOLD DOWN PAUSE KEY Press [PAUSE] again to restart the cutting operation. Hold down [PAUSE] for one second or longer to cancel the cutting operation. P. 52「Pausing and Canceling Output」 MEMO •...
Page 175: Accurately Adjusting The Settings For Cutting With Crop Marks
Accurately Adjusting the Settings for Cutting with Crop Marks Aligning the Positions of Cutting with Crop Marks Manually Depending on the type of media, it may not be possible to detect crop marks automatically. When crop marks cannot be detected automatically, perform alignment manually. The following figure is given as an example to explain how to manually set the base point and align points.
Page 176 Accurately Adjusting the Settings for Cutting with Crop Marks Press [FUNCTION], then [▶] to display the screen shown below. BASE POINT ALIGN POINT 1 Press [ENTER]. The [ALIGN POINT] is set. The characters "B1" are displayed on the screen. W1100mm Repeat steps 4 through 6 to specify "align point 2"...
Page 177: Correcting The Misalignment Of Printing And Cutting With Crop Marks (Concurrent Test For Printing And Cutting With Crop Marks)
Accurately Adjusting the Settings for Cutting with Crop Marks Correcting the Misalignment of Printing and Cutting with Crop Marks (Concurrent Test for Printing and Cutting with Crop Marks) Depending on the composition of the media, the positioning of printing and cutting may be misaligned even when you are using crop marks.
Page 178 Accurately Adjusting the Settings for Cutting with Crop Marks Correct the misalignment of printing and cutting with crop marks at the same time. Procedure Press [MENU]. Press [▲] to display the screen shown below. MENU CUTTING MENU Press [▶], then [▼][▶] to display the screen shown below. CROP-CUT ADJ.
Page 179 Accurately Adjusting the Settings for Cutting with Crop Marks Press [▶]. Set the correction values for the feed direction "F" and the scan direction "S." Press [▲] or [▼] to set the correction value for the feed direction (F). F:+0.30 +0.35mm S:-0.40 -0.45mm Press [◀] or [▶] to set the correction value for the scan direction (S).
Page 180: Correcting The Misalignment Of Printing And Cutting With Crop Marks (Separate Test For Printing/Cutting With Crop Marks)
Accurately Adjusting the Settings for Cutting with Crop Marks Correcting the Misalignment of Printing and Cutting with Crop Marks (Separate Test for Printing/Cutting with Crop Marks) Due to changes in the thickness of media caused by laminating and misalignment of the loading position of the media before and after cutting, the positioning of printing and cutting may be misaligned even when you are using crop marks.
Page 181 Accurately Adjusting the Settings for Cutting with Crop Marks Print only the crop marks. Procedure Press [MENU]. Press [▲] to display the screen shown below. MENU CUTTING MENU Press [▶], then [▼] to display the screen shown below. CUTTING MENU CROP-CUT ADJ.
Page 182 Accurately Adjusting the Settings for Cutting with Crop Marks Perform a cutting test (separate test for printing/cutting with crop marks). Procedure Set up the media for which operations before cutting output, such as lamination, is complete. Press [◀] while the following screen is displayed. The cutting carriage comes out over the platen.
Page 183 Accurately Adjusting the Settings for Cutting with Crop Marks Set the correction values (separate test for printing/cutting with crop marks). Procedure Press [◀], then [▼][▶] to display the screen shown below. View the results of the cutting test to determine the correction values. Check whether the crop mark (shaded part) and the cutting position (outer frame) are aligned.
Page 184 Accurately Adjusting the Settings for Cutting with Crop Marks RELATED LINKS ・ P. 176 "Correcting the Misalignment of Printing and Cutting with Crop Marks (Concurrent Test for Printing and Cutting with Crop Marks)" 1. Optimizing the Output Quality...
Page 185: Correct The Sensor For Reading Crop Marks
Accurately Adjusting the Settings for Cutting with Crop Marks Correct the sensor for reading crop marks. Depending on the characteristics of the media, such as reflectivity and colors, the machine may not be able to read the crop marks. In such cases, correct the sensor for reading crop marks. Correct the sensor for reading crop marks.
Page 186 • Redo the correction. CALIB. FAILED TRY AGAIN If the same message appears even after you redo correction several times, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. Press any one of the keys on the operation panel to display the screen shown below.
Page 187 Accurately Adjusting the Settings for Cutting with Crop Marks Check whether crop marks can be read. Procedure Press [▲] to display the screen shown below. CROPSENS CALIB SENS CHECK Press [ENTER] to display the screen shown below. MOVE CUT TOOL TO MARK CENTER Press [◀], [▶], [▲] or [▼] to move the center of the blade over the crop marks.
Page 188: Adjusting The Level Of The Sensor For Reading Crop Marks According To The Media
Accurately Adjusting the Settings for Cutting with Crop Marks Adjusting the Level of the Sensor for Reading Crop Marks According to the Media When the sensor for reading crop marks is corrected, the correction value is stored. When using another media, adjust the level of the sensor for reading crop marks, as the correction value may not match.
Page 189: Resetting The Level Of The Sensor For Reading Crop Marks
Accurately Adjusting the Settings for Cutting with Crop Marks Resetting the Level of the Sensor for Reading Crop Marks When the sensor for reading crop marks is corrected, the correction value is stored. When using another media, reset the level of the sensor for reading crop marks to initial settings, as the correction value may not match. Procedure Press [MENU].
Page 190: Optimizing Work Efficiency
2. Optimizing Work Efficiency Using Presets............................190 Saving the Current Settings in Presets ..................190 Loading and Outputting a Preset ....................192 Adjusting the Output-start Location ....................193 Setting the Base Point....................... 193 Reducing Output Time ........................195 Speeding Up Output for Narrow Media..................195 Using the Media Take-up Unit......................
Page 191: Using Presets
Using Presets Saving the Current Settings in Presets 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. You can assign a name to each one. Using media names for these may aid recognition and clarity.
Page 192 Using Presets Menu item Reference page [DRYING TIME] P. 158「Setting the Drying Time after Printing (When On- ly Printing)」 [DRY TIME P&C] P. 159「Setting the Drying Time after Printing (When Printing and Cutting)」 [MEDIA GAP ADJ. SIMPLE SETTING] P. 139「Adjust the misalignment of the ink landing posi- tion.」...
Page 193: Loading And Outputting A Preset
Using Presets Loading and Outputting a Preset This loads a saved preset from among the eight types of presets. If you load a preset while [SETUP] is lit, [SETUP] flashes. After that, when the setup operation is complete, [SETUP] returns to being lit. Procedure Press [MENU].
Page 194: Adjusting The Output-Start Location
Adjusting the Output-start Location Setting the Base Point Set the base point in order to determine the area on the loaded media in which to print (the output area). The base point ( ) indicates the right edge of the output area ( ).
Page 195 Adjusting the Output-start Location W1100mm 2. Optimizing Work Efficiency...
Page 196: Reducing Output Time
Reducing Output Time Speeding Up Output for Narrow Media This shortens output time by reducing the width of head movement to the minimum necessary. This is effective when the width of the media or the output data is narrow. Procedure Press [MENU].
Page 197: Using The Media Take-Up Unit
Using the Media Take-up Unit About the Media Take-Up Unit • The media take-up unit (hereinafter referred to as the "take-up unit") is an optional item. • For information on how to assemble, install, and operate the take-up unit, refer to the take-up unit user's manual.
Page 198: Performing Operations From The Dedicated Mobile Operation Application
Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Peninsular Spanish, Latin American Spanish guages Communication Bluetooth 4.0 LE method The mobile terminal you are using must support the above communication method. For the latest information, visit the Roland DG Corporation website (http://www.rolanddg.com/). 2. Optimizing Work Efficiency...
Page 199: Downloading The Operation Application
Performing Operations from the Dedicated Mobile Operation Application Downloading the Operation Application To download the operation application, visit the Roland DG Corporation website (http://www.rolanddg.com/). 2. Optimizing Work Efficiency...
Page 200: Using The Operation Application
Performing Operations from the Dedicated Mobile Operation Application Using the Operation Application Procedure Check that this machine is turned on. It is sufficient to only have the main power switched on. Turn on Bluetooth communication on the machine. P. 213「Turning on Bluetooth Communication」 Turn on Bluetooth communication on the mobile terminal you are using.
Page 201: Important Notes On Using The Operation Application
P. 213「Turning on Bluetooth Communication」 • Using Bluetooth communication in the vicinity of TVs or radios may lead to noise in the image or audio. • Roland DG Corporation accepts no responsibility for the leakage of information during a connection using Bluetooth technology.
Page 202 Performing Operations from the Dedicated Mobile Operation Application • While the Bluetooth connection is established, do not cover the mobile terminal with your hand or anything else. Doing so may hinder the Bluetooth connection. Other important notes • Bluetooth communication may increase the mobile terminal's battery consumption. •...
Page 203: Other Useful Functions
Other Useful Functions Using the Print Light (Interior Light) You can select the status of the light that shines on the platen. Procedure Press [FUNCTION]. Press [▲] to display the screen shown below. FUNCTION PRINT LIGHT Press [▶] to display the screen shown below. PRINT LIGHT AUTO AUTO...
Page 204: Performing Printing Tests Arranged Horizontally
Other Useful Functions Performing Printing Tests Arranged Horizontally When performing printing tests successively, you can select "SCAN" (vertical printing) or "FEED" (horizontal print- ing) as the print position for the 2nd and later tests in comparison to the 1st test. If you are using the optional media take-up unit, test prints will be printed with the "SCAN"...
Page 205: Using Media Flanges For Paper Tubes (Cores) With An Internal Diameter Of 2 Inches
Using Media Flanges for Paper Tubes (Cores) with an Internal Diameter of 2 Inches The media flanges for paper tubes (cores) with an internal diameter of 2 inches are optional items. For information about purchasing them, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer or visit our website (http:// www.rolanddg.com/).
Page 206: Optimizing Operation Management
3. Optimizing Operation Man- agement Managing the Operations Appropriately and Efficiently..............206 Setting the Current Date/Time and Using It for Maintenance..........206 Displaying the Amount of Media Remaining ................207 Making Sure to Verify the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed ............................
Page 207: Managing The Operations Appropriately And Efficiently
Managing the Operations Appropriately and Effi- ciently Setting the Current Date/Time and Using It for Maintenance Set the current date/time. By setting this, when you perform a printing test the printing test date and time will be printed alongside the printed test pattern. When the message "TIME FOR MAINTENANCE" is displayed, the date/ time of the previous manual cleaning will be displayed.
Page 208: Displaying The Amount Of Media Remaining
Managing the Operations Appropriately and Efficiently Displaying the Amount of Media Remaining Procedure Press [MENU]. Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. MENU SHEET REMAIN Press [▶], then [▼] to display the screen shown below. SHEET REMAIN SET LENGTH Press [▶] to display the screen shown below.
Page 209: Making Sure To Verify The Setting For The Amount Remaining Every Time The Media Is Changed
Managing the Operations Appropriately and Efficiently Making Sure to Verify the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed Set the machine to display the amount of media remaining every time the media is changed. Setting this menu item to "ENABLE" can keep you from forgetting to redo the setting when you change the media. However, be sure to also set the [EDGE DETECTION] menu item to "ENABLE"...
Page 210: Printing The Amount Of Remaining Media
Managing the Operations Appropriately and Efficiently Printing the Amount of Remaining Media This prints the amount of media remaining, which is displayed on the top menu. Use this when you want to make a record of the remaining length of the media currently in use. Printing the amount of media remaining before you change the media enables you to refer to the printed record and use the value to make the setting for the remaining amount the next time you use the media.
Page 211: Thoroughly Using The Middle Pinch Rollers
Managing the Operations Appropriately and Efficiently Thoroughly Using the Middle Pinch Rollers This menu lets you enable the checking function to make sure the operators who perform output will use the mid- dle pinch rollers. When this is set to "ENABLE", the message "SOME MID.PINCHS NOT SET RIGHT" is displayed if the user forgets to place the middle pinch rollers during setup.
Page 212: Setting The Activation Interval For Sleep Mode (Power-Saving Feature)
Managing the Operations Appropriately and Efficiently Setting the Activation Interval for Sleep Mode (Power-saving Feature) This setting is used to set how long it should take until the machine goes into sleep mode (the state in which pow- er-saving feature is working) when reception of output data or non-operating state continues. Procedure Press [MENU].
Page 213: Managing The Basic Settings Of The Printer
Managing the Basic Settings of the Printer Setting the Menu Language and Units of Measurement This feature sets the language and units of measurement displayed on the display screen of the operation panel. Procedure Hold down [MENU] and switch on the sub power. Press [▲] or [▼] to select the display (menu) language.
Page 214: Turning On Bluetooth Communication
P. 197「Performing Operations from the Dedicated Mobile Operation Application」 DISABLE Bluetooth communication is off. ERROR An error has occurred in Bluetooth communication. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. Press [MENU] to go back to the original screen. MEMO •...
Page 215: Viewing System Information
Managing the Basic Settings of the Printer Viewing System Information This is a method to view system information of this machine, such as serial number and ink type. Procedure Press [MENU]. Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. MENU SYSTEM INFO.
Page 216: Returning All Settings To Factory Defaults
Managing the Basic Settings of the Printer Returning All Settings to Factory Defaults This menu returns all settings to the same as their factory defaults. The settings for [MENU LANGUAGE], [LENGTH UNIT], and [TEMP. UNIT] are not returned to their factory default values.
Page 217: Chapter 4 Maintenance
Chapter 4 Maintenance...
Page 218: Introduction
1. Introduction Important Notes on Handling and Use ....................218 Printer............................218 Ink Pouches..........................219 Basic Maintenance Knowledge ......................220 Types and Timing of Maintenance.................... 220 Measures When the Printer Is Not in Use for a Prolonged Period ........... 221 1.
Page 219: Important Notes On Handling And Use
Important Notes on Handling and Use Printer • This machine is a precision device. • Never subject the machine to impacts or excessive force. • Never needlessly put your hand or fingers inside the cover, the ink-pouch ports, or other internal areas of the machine.
Page 220: Ink Pouches
Important Notes on Handling and Use Ink Pouches • Ink pouches come in various types. • Use a type that is compatible with the printer. • Never subject to impact or attempt to disassemble. • Never drop the ink cartridges or shake them forcefully. The impact may rupture the internal pouch and cause the ink to leak.
Page 221: Basic Maintenance Knowledge
Basic Maintenance Knowledge Types and Timing of Maintenance To use this machine under its optimal conditions, it is important to perform the appropriate maintenance at the appropriate times. Regular maintenance These are the maintenance items that are required on a daily basis. Timing Category Item...
Page 222: Measures When The Printer Is Not In Use For A Prolonged Period
Basic Maintenance Knowledge Measures When the Printer Is Not in Use for a Prolonged Period Be sure to follow the instructions shown below when the printer is not in use for a prolonged period. • Empty the drain bottle. If you know that you will not use the machine for a prolonged period, empty the drain bottle. When the main power is on, the machine periodically performs automatic maintenance in which fluid is discharged.
Page 223: Regular Maintenance
2. Regular maintenance Cleaning the Machine ........................223 Cleaning the Media Path......................223 Cleaning the Knife Carriage Roller .................... 224 Disposing of Discharged Fluid ......................225 Precautions for Disposing of Discharged Fluid................225 If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears..............226 If the Drain Bottle Exceeds Its Capacity Limit ................
Page 224: Cleaning The Machine
Cleaning the Machine Cleaning the Media Path Wipe away any ink or grime on the media path and other areas as part of the daily cleaning procedure. It is easy for ink or grime to affix to the media path, and, if left unattended, this will contaminate new media and have a negative effect on the transport of media when it is output.
Page 225: Cleaning The Knife Carriage Roller
Cleaning the Machine Cleaning the Knife Carriage Roller Paper dust affixes to the separating knife carriage roller during media separation. Periodically wipe the area clean. Never use a solvent such as gasoline, alcohol, or thinner to perform cleaning. WARNING Doing so may cause fire. Before attempting cleaning, switch off the sub power and wait until the heater and dryer CAUTION cool (approximately 30 minutes).
Page 226: Disposing Of Discharged Fluid
Disposing of Discharged Fluid Precautions for Disposing of Discharged Fluid Never place discharged fluid or ink near an open flame. WARNING Doing so may cause fire. To store discharged fluid temporarily, place it in the included drain bottle or in a durable CAUTION sealed container such as a metal can or polyethylene tank, and cap the container tightly.
Page 227: If The Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears
Disposing of Discharged Fluid If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears The message shown below appears when a certain amount of discharged fluid has collected in the bottle. If this message appears, dispose of the discharged fluid. EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE Procedure When the following message appears, press [ENTER].
Page 228: If The Drain Bottle Exceeds Its Capacity Limit
Disposing of Discharged Fluid If the Drain Bottle Exceeds Its Capacity Limit The drain bottle collects discharged fluid. You can dispose of discharged fluid even if the message "EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE" is not displayed on the screen. Discard the discharged fluid before the drain bottle exceeds its capacity limit.
Page 229: Daily Print Head Check
Daily Print Head Check Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning Perform a printing test. The print heads are important components that discharge ink. They require periodic and appropriate mainte- nance. Before daily operations, perform a printing test to ensure that no dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs. If dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs, perform cleaning of the print heads (normal cleaning).
Page 230 Daily Print Head Check Performing Normal Cleaning Procedure Press [FUNCTION] to display the screen shown below. FUNCTION BASE POINT Press [▼], then [▶][▼] to display the screen shown below. CLEANING NORMAL CL. Check for the group with dot drop-out or dot displacement by viewing the results of the printing test. The space from "A"...
Page 231 Daily Print Head Check NORMAL CL. Press [▲] to display the screen shown below. Press [ENTER]. Printing of the test pattern starts. Check to make sure the dot drop-out or dot displacement has been corrected. If the problem persists, try performing normal cleaning again. If the printer has been used for a long period, dot drop-outs may not be fixed even after performing normal cleaning two or three times.
Page 232: When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective
When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective Medium Cleaning Method The print heads are important components that discharge ink. They require periodic and appropriate mainte- nance. When problems such as dot drop-out are not resolved by normal cleaning ( Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning(P. ), perform the more forceful "medium cleaning"...
Page 233 When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective MEDIUM CL. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to display only the group of print heads that requires cleaning. Only the displayed groups will be cleaned. If A and B are displayed, they will both be cleaned. Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry.
Page 234: Powerful Cleaning Method
When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective Powerful Cleaning Method The print heads are important components that discharge ink. They require periodic and appropriate mainte- nance. When problems such as dot drop-out are not resolved by medium cleaning ( Medium Cleaning Method(P. 231) perform the more forceful "powerful cleaning"...
Page 235 When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective POWERFLL CL. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to display only the group of print heads that requires cleaning. Only the displayed groups will be cleaned. If A and B are displayed, they will both be cleaned. Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry.
Page 236: Manual Cleaning
Manual Cleaning When Manual Cleaning Is Necessary The print heads are important components that discharge ink. They require periodic and appropriate mainte- nance. It is important to perform manual cleaning with the appropriate timing. When a Message Appears The following message appears periodically. When this message is displayed, be sure to perform manual cleaning. TIME FOR MAINTENANCE When Symptoms That Cannot Be Improved with Powerful Cleaning Occur...
Page 237: Manual Cleaning Method
• Stroke the sponges very gently, applying as little pressure as possible. Never rub, scrape, or crush them. • If you use up the cleaning sticks or cleaning liquid, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer or visit our website (http://www.rolanddg.com/).
Page 238 Manual Cleaning CLEANING... >> 01:45 CLEANING MANUAL CL. Open the right cover. Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity. Moisten the cleaning stick with the cleaning liquid. IMPORTANT Be sure to use one of the included cleaning sticks. Clean the locations shown in the following figure.
Page 239 Manual Cleaning Clean the print heads. Procedure Open the front cover. Open the left cover. Remove the cut rail. Move the print-head carriage to the position where the cut rail was present. Move the print-head carriage by hand. When moving the print-head carriage by hand, be sure to hold the specified posi- CAUTION tion.
Page 240 Manual Cleaning Moisten the cleaning stick with the cleaning liquid. IMPORTANT Be sure to use one of the included cleaning sticks. Clean the locations shown in the following figure. Be especially careful to clean away any fibrous dust (lint). When you have finished cleaning, move the print-head carriage to above the platen. Move the print-head carriage by hand.
Page 241 Manual Cleaning Close the left cover. Close the front cover. Press [ENTER]. FINISHED? The screen shown below appears, and then cleaning starts. The (approximate) remaining time for the proce- dure is displayed on the screen. (The display shown below is an example. "01:45" = "1 minute and 45 sec- onds") CLEANING...
Page 242 Manual Cleaning Perform a printing test to check the results. Procedure Load the media. P. 30「Setup of Media」 Press [FUNCTION]. Press [▼], then [▶] to display the screen shown below. CLEANING TEST PRINT Press [ENTER]. Printing of the test pattern starts. Check whether there is dot drop-out or dot displacement in the test pattern.
Page 243: Consumable Products And Parts Related To Manual Cleaning
The cleaning sticks, cleaning liquid, and print heads are consumable products or consumable parts. • If you use up the cleaning sticks and cleaning liquid used for manual cleaning, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer or visit our website (http://www.rolanddg.com/).
Page 244: If Colors Are Uneven
If Colors Are Uneven Mixing the Ink by Shaking the Pouch Tray If ink components precipitate in the ink pouch, colors may be uneven (unevenness in printed colors). If colors are uneven, remove the pouch trays, and then shake them gently. So that the ink mixes well, shake the pouch tray horizontally 50 times (about 20 seconds) with a stroke length of around 5 cm (2 in.) from each end of the tray.
Page 245: Advanced Maintenance
3. Advanced Maintenance When Uneven Color Issues Occur with White Ink ................245 Damper Cleaning Method ......................245 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out and Dot Displacement ..............247 Super Cleaning Method ......................247 Partially Restricting the Print Heads Used for Printing ............. 252 Emergency Measure) Cleaning the Print Head Surface ............
Page 246: When Uneven Color Issues Occur With White Ink
When Uneven Color Issues Occur with White Ink Damper Cleaning Method If uneven color issues with white ink are not resolved even after shaking the pouch trays to mix the ink, perform "damper cleaning." Uneven colors refers to the symptom of printed colors being uneven (such as the color density being inconsistent) even when the same data is printed with the same settings.
Page 247 When Uneven Color Issues Occur with White Ink CLEANING... >> 01:45 MEMO When "EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE" is displayed during cleaning EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE 1. Remove the drain bottle and discard the discharged fluid. 2. Quickly attach the emptied drain bottle to the machine once more. 3.
Page 248: Handling Severe Dot Drop-Out And Dot Displacement
Handling Severe Dot Drop-out and Dot Displace- ment Super Cleaning Method In the following cases, perform "super cleaning." • 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. •...
Page 249 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out and Dot Displacement When the printing test is finished, the screen shown below appears. Remove the media at this point. CLEANING TEST PRINT 3. Advanced Maintenance...
Page 250 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out and Dot Displacement Start the super cleaning menu. Procedure Press [MENU]. Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. MENU SUB MENU Press [▶] once, and then press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. SUB MENU INK CONTROL Press [▶] to display the screen shown below.
Page 251 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out and Dot Displacement EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE Before you detach the drain bottle, be sure to wait for the screen to display "EMPTY CAUTION DRAIN BOTTLE." After discarding the discharged fluid, promptly attach the drain bot- tle to the machine. Failing to follow this procedure may cause discharged fluid to flow out of the tube and spill, soiling your hands or the floor.
Page 252 If no dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs, this operation is finished. Press [FUNCTION] to go back to the original screen. If dot drop-out or dot displacement is present, perform medium cleaning. If the results are still the same even after you perform super cleaning a few times, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer.2 3. Advanced Maintenance...
Page 253: Partially Restricting The Print Heads Used For Printing
Handling Severe Dot Drop-out and Dot Displacement Partially Restricting the Print Heads Used for Printing When dot drop-out or dot displacement is not improved even if super cleaning is performed, partially restrict the print heads to use for printing (i.e. prevent the use of the print heads that are causing discharge issues). This operation is called the "nozzle mask,"...
Page 254 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out and Dot Displacement Limiting Print Heads Used for Printing Procedure Start VersaWorks. Click [Printer] - [Printer Settings]. The [Printer Settings] dialog box appears. From the [Printer List], select the printer whose print heads will be limited. Click [Advanced].
Page 255: Emergency Measure) Cleaning The Print Head Surface
This operation is an emergency measure. It may damage defect-free parts depending on the symptoms, worsening the symptoms. If you have any questions, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. Procedure Apply a large amount of cleaning liquid to the cleaning stick.
Page 256: Replacing Consumable Parts
4. Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing Parts for Maintenance ....................... 256 Replacing the Wiper and the Tray Pad..................256 Cleaning the Wiper Tray......................259 Replacing the Blade/Separating Knife....................262 Replacing the Blade ........................262 Replacing the Separating Knife ....................269 4. Replacing Consumable Parts...
Page 257: Replacing Parts For Maintenance
When the following screen is displayed, it is time to replace the wiper. TIME FOR WIPER REPLACE For information about purchasing wipers or tray pads, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer or visit our website (http://www.rolanddg.com/). Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions, and never touch any area CAUTION not specified in the instructions.
Page 258 Replacing Parts for Maintenance Preparation is complete once the following screen is displayed. FINISHED? IMPORTANT Do not press the [ENTER] key at this stage. Press [ENTER] after replacing the wipers and the tray pads. If you press [ENTER] at this stage, close the right cover according to the instructions on the screen, wait for the following screen to be displayed, and then press [ENTER] again.
Page 259 Replacing Parts for Maintenance Replace the tray pad. IMPORTANT Place the tray pad with an orientation that matches the shape of the wiper tray. If you place the tray pad with the incorrect orientation, it will not be possible to clean the wiper correctly. Press [ENTER].
Page 260: Cleaning The Wiper Tray
Replacing Parts for Maintenance Cleaning the Wiper Tray Discharged fluid collects in the wiper tray. The wiper tray must be cleaned periodically. If the following message is displayed, clean the wiper tray, and then replace the tray pad. Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions, and never touch any area CAUTION not specified in the instructions.
Page 261 Replacing Parts for Maintenance Doing so may cause fire. To store discharged fluid temporarily, place it in the included drain bottle or in a du- CAUTION rable sealed container such as a metal can or polyethylene tank, and cap the container tightly.
Page 262 Replacing Parts for Maintenance MAINTENANCE TRAY CLEANING Press [MENU] to go back to the original screen. 4. Replacing Consumable Parts...
Page 263: Replacing The Blade/Separating Knife
Replacing the Blade/Separating Knife Replacing the Blade Replace the blade. If the blade becomes dull, if the edge of the blade is chipped, or if the cutting quality is lowered, replace the blade with a new blade. Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions, and never touch any area CAUTION not specified in the instructions.
Page 264 Replacing the Blade/Separating Knife Replace the blade. Press the pin (A) to push out the old blade (B). Insert a new blade (C). Orient the tip of the blade (D) correctly. Install the cutting tool in the cutting carriage. Not OK Tighten the screw.
Page 265 Replacing the Blade/Separating Knife MAINTENANCE REPLACE KNIFE Press [MENU] to go back to the original screen. 4. Replacing Consumable Parts...
Page 266 Replacing the Blade/Separating Knife Make adjustments according to the new blade. Procedure Close the front cover. Press [◀], [▶], [▲], or [▼] to move the cutting carriage to the location where you want to carry out the cutting test. You can freely set the location for the cutting test. Press [FUNCTION].
Page 267 Replacing the Blade/Separating Knife Default set- Display screen (cutting conditions) Setting details tings Set the force (pressure) of the blade. CUT CONFIG 50 gf FORCE Set the speed of cutting. CUT CONFIG 30 cm/s SPEED Set the blade offset. Enter the listed offset value for the blade. CUT CONFIG 0.250mm The offset value for the included blade is 0.250 mm (9.8 mil).
Page 268 Replacing the Blade/Separating Knife Accurately Adjusting the Cutting-in Amount When you want to perform accurate and fine adjustment of the cutting-in amount, such as when cutting media with thin backing paper, you can obtain good results by adjusting the amount of blade extension. Turn the cap portion of the blade holder to adjust the amount of blade extension.
Page 269 Replacing the Blade/Separating Knife For information about the output settings for cutting perforated lines, refer to the documentation for Versa- Works. IMPORTANT Pushing the blade out too far will damage the blade and blade protector and hasten their deterioration, so exercise caution. 4.
Page 270: Replacing The Separating Knife
Replacing the Blade/Separating Knife Replacing the Separating Knife If the separating knife becomes dull, replace it with the included replacement knife. Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions, and never touch any area CAUTION not specified in the instructions. Otherwise sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
Page 271 Replacing the Blade/Separating Knife Install a new knife. Slide the knife to align it with the groove ( ). The knife is secured in place by the magnet ( Slowly insert the knife into the groove. Loosen the screw. Take care to ensure that the knife does not slip out of position at this time. Close the front cover.
Page 272: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Methods
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Methods...
Page 273: Output Quality Problems
1. Output Quality Problems Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes..............273 Do the print heads cause dot drop-out?................... 273 Is the print head height appropriate?..................273 Have you carried out feed correction? ..................273 Have you carried out correction of the ink landing position (MEDIA GAP ADJ.)?..... 273 Is the printer installed in a level and stable location? ..............
Page 274: Printed Results Are Coarse Or Contain Horizontal Stripes
Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes Do the print heads cause dot drop-out? Carry out a printing test and make sure no dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs. If dot drop-out or dot dis- placement is present, perform head cleaning. RELATED LINKS ・ ...
Page 275: Is The Temperature Of The Room Too Low
Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes Is the temperature of the room too low? The media heating system may not warm up sufficiently when the ambient temperature is less than 20°C (68°F). Also, even when the media heating system reaches its set temperatures, adequate effectiveness may not be appa- rent if the media is thoroughly chilled.
Page 276: The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed
The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed Do the print heads come into contact with the media? The height of the print heads may be too low. Also, if the media is not loaded and set up correctly, it may wrinkle or come loose and contact the print heads.
Page 277: Colors Are Unstable Or Uneven
Colors Are Unstable or Uneven Have you tried mixing the ink by shaking the pouch trays? If colors are uneven, remove the pouch trays, and then shake them gently. If uneven color issues with white ink are not resolved even after shaking the pouch trays to mix the ink, perform "damper cleaning."...
Page 278: Are The Settings For The [Preset] Menu Item Appropriate
Colors Are Unstable or Uneven Are the settings for the [PRESET] menu item appropriate? If the settings selected with the [PRESET] menu item are not suitable for the type of media, printing may be ad- versely affected. Choose settings optimized for the media you are using. RELATED LINKS ・ ...
Page 279: Cutting Is Misaligned Or Skewed
Cutting Is Misaligned or Skewed Is the media loaded correctly? If the media is not loaded correctly or the media feed is not smooth, printing may be adversely affected. Load the media correctly. RELATED LINKS ・ P. 30 "Setup of Roll Media" ・ ...
Page 280: Printing And Cutting Are Misaligned
Printing and Cutting Are Misaligned Have you corrected the misalignment of printing and cutting? Misalignment between the printing and cutting positions may occur due to the thickness of the media or the head height. Make corrections for misaligned printing and cutting for the media you are using. RELATED LINKS ・ ...
Page 281: Problems In Cutting With Crop Marks
2. Problems in Cutting with Crop Marks Automatic Detection of Crop Marks Fails ..................281 Is the media wrinkled or warped? .................... 281 Is the media size too large? ...................... 281 Are you using media that is likely to reflect light? ..............281 Are you using transparent media?....................
Page 282: Automatic Detection Of Crop Marks Fails
Automatic Detection of Crop Marks Fails Is the media wrinkled or warped? Wrinkled or warped media may cause crop mark detection to fail. Avoid using wrinkled or warped media. If the crop marks cannot be detected automatically, you can perform alignment manually. RELATED LINKS ・ ...
Page 283: Printing And Cutting Are Misaligned
Printing and Cutting Are Misaligned Have you corrected the misalignment of printing and cutting with crop marks? Depending on the composition of the media, the positioning of printing and cutting may be misaligned even when you are using crop marks. Make corrections for misaligned printing and cutting for the media you are using. RELATED LINKS ・ ...
Page 284: Media Feed Problems
3. Media Feed Problems Media Wrinkles or Shrinks ......................... 284 Is the media loaded and set up straight and securely? ............284 Was loaded media allowed to stand for some time? ............... 284 Are the media clamps attached? ....................284 Was the media loaded while the print heater was hot?............
Page 285: Media Wrinkles Or Shrinks
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. Reload the media. RELATED LINKS ・ P. 30 "Setup of Roll Media" ・ ...
Page 286: Media Feeding Is Not Straight
Media Feeding Is Not Straight 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. Reload the media. RELATED LINKS ・ P. 30 "Setup of Roll Media" ・ ...
Page 287: Media Feeding Is Not Smooth
Media Feeding Is Not Smooth Is some other object coming into contact with the media? Make sure the media does not touch anything else. This may affect output, even when the feed appears to be smooth. RELATED LINKS ・ P. 30 "Setup of Roll Media" ・ ...
Page 288: A Media Jam Occurs
A Media Jam Occurs! Is an error message displayed? If an error message is displayed because the media has jammed, immediately correct the problem. Doing so may damage the print heads. RELATED LINKS ・ P. 302 "MOTOR ERROR: TURN POWER OFF" Is the media warped or wrinkled? Many factors can cause warping or wrinkling.
Page 289: Is The Media Too Thick
A Media Jam Occurs! ・ P. 40 "Setup of Sheet Media" Is the media too thick? Media that is too thick may not only cause an unstable feed but may scrape the print heads, resulting in a malfunc- tion. Never use such media. 3.
Page 290: Machine Problems
4. Machine Problems The Print Heads Do Not Move ......................290 What to Do First........................290 If the Heads Still Do Not Move ....................290 The Printer Unit Does Not Run ......................291 Is the power switched on?......................291 Is [SETUP] lit?..........................291 Are any covers open?........................
Page 291: The Print Heads Do Not Move
If the Heads Still Do Not Move If the heads still do not move, carry out the following emergency response measure, and then contact your au- thorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. Procedure Switch off the main power, and then open the front cover.
Page 292: The Printer Unit Does Not Run
The Printer Unit Does Not Run 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. RELATED LINKS ・ P. 26 "Turning the Power On" Is [SETUP] lit? Output is not performed when [SETUP] is not lit.
Page 293: Is The Lan Routing Appropriate
The Printer Unit Does Not Run Is the LAN routing appropriate? Check whether or not the network routing is appropriate. Try connecting the computer and the machine to the same hub or connecting them directly using a cable. If this makes it possible to perform output, it means the prob- lem may be in the network itself.
Page 294: The Media Heating System Doesn't Warm Up
The Media Heating System Doesn't Warm Up Is the media loaded? The media heating system does not warm up to the set temperature when [SETUP] is off (by default). Load the media and wait for the machine to warm up. RELATED LINKS ・ ...
Page 295: Cannot Separate The Media
Cannot Separate the Media Is the separating knife installed? If the separating knife is not installed, you cannot separate the media. RELATED LINKS ・ P. 269 "Replacing the Separating Knife" Is the cut rail installed? If the cut rail is not installed, you cannot separate the media. If the cut rail is not installed, remove the left cover, and then install the cut rail according to the figure shown below.
Page 296: Printer Cannot Be Operated From The Dedicated Application
• DISABLE: The printer's Bluetooth communication is off. • ERROR: An error has occurred in the printer's Bluetooth communication. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. However, when the above screen is displayed, you cannot perform operations from the operation application.
Page 297: Are There Any Obstacles Between The Printer And The Mobile Terminal
Printer Cannot Be Operated from the Dedicated Application Are there any obstacles between the printer and the mobile terminal? If obstacles (such as people, metal, and walls) are present between the printer and the mobile terminal, Bluetooth communication may be unstable. Use the operation application from a location where there are no obstacles be- tween the printer and the mobile terminal.
Page 298: Messages On The Operation Panel
5. Messages on the Operation Panel Messages ............................298 1 ■ 2 ■ 3 ■ 4 ■ 5■ 6 ■ 7 ■ 8 ■ ....................298 CLOSE COVER (FRONT COVER/COVER L/COVER R) ..............298 SHEET NOT LOADED PRESS SETUP KEY ..................298 CLOSE SLOT COVER ........................
Page 299: Messages
Messages These are the main messages that appear on the machine's display to prompt correct operation. They do not indi- cate any error. Follow the prompts and take action accordingly. 1 ■ 2 ■ 3 ■ 4 ■ 5■ 6 ■ 7 ■ 8 ■ Only a small amount of ink remains.
Page 300: Time For Wiper Replace
・ P. 259 "Cleaning the Wiper Tray" HEAD PROTECTION ACTIVATED The ink in use may not be a product specified by Roland DG Corporation. To clear the message, press [ENTER]. To obtain optimal performance, we recommend that you use ink specified by Roland DG Corporation.
Page 301: Error Messages
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 descri- bed here appears, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. ALIGN POINT POSITION INVALID An attempt was made to set an align point at a location where the setting cannot be made.
Page 302: Sheet Too Small Continue
Error Messages 1. To continue performing output without correcting this, press [ENTER]. At this time, the crop marks and the portion extending beyond the printing area are not output. To stop output, stop sending data from the com- puter, and then raise the loading lever. Make the printing area wider, for example, by replacing the media with a larger piece of media, and then send the data again.
Page 303: Wrong Cartridge
Operation cannot be continued. Turn off the sub power. After turning the power off, contact the your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. AVOIDING DRY-UP TURN POWER OFF The print heads were forced to the home position to prevent them from drying out.
Page 304: Cleaning Error
Error Messages Note the number displayed, and then switch off the sub power. After you switch off the power, inform your au- thorized Roland DG Corporation dealer of the number that appeared on the display. CLEANING ERROR The printer made an emergency stop for one of the following reasons.
Page 305: Chapter 6 Appendix
Chapter 6 Appendix...
Page 306: Operations When Moving The Unit
1. Operations When Moving the Unit Preparing to Move the Machine ......................306 Step 1: Removing Media and the Blade Holder................ 306 Step 2: Circulating the Ink (Only When Using White Ink) ............308 Step 3: Discharging the Wiper Tray Cleaning Liquid ..............309 Step 4: Securing the Print Heads in Place Using the Retainer ..........
Page 307: Preparing To Move The Machine
• After the printer is reinstalled, the media holder adjuster must be adjusted by a suitably qualified worker. This work must be per- formed by a Roland DG worker. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. Step 1: Removing Media and the Blade Holder Procedure Remove any media.
Page 308 Preparing to Move the Machine Detach the blade holder. 1. Operations When Moving the Unit...
Page 309: Step 2: Circulating The Ink (Only When Using White Ink)
Preparing to Move the Machine Step 2: Circulating the Ink (Only When Using White Ink) This work is not necessary when using eight colors (CMYKLcLmLkOr) or four colors (CMYK). Proceed to step 3. ("Discharging the Wiper Tray Cleaning Liquid"). Procedure Press [MENU].
Page 310: Step 3: Discharging The Wiper Tray Cleaning Liquid
Preparing to Move the Machine Step 3: Discharging the Wiper Tray Cleaning Liquid Procedure Press [MENU]. Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. MENU SUB MENU Press [▶] once, and then press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. SUB MENU MAINTENANCE Press [▶] once, and then press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below.
Page 311 Preparing to Move the Machine Never place discharged fluid or ink near an open flame. WARNING Doing so may cause fire. To store discharged fluid temporarily, place it in the included drain bottle or in a du- CAUTION rable sealed container such as a metal can or polyethylene tank, and cap the con- tainer tightly.
Page 312: Step 4: Securing The Print Heads In Place Using The Retainer
Preparing to Move the Machine Step 4: Securing the Print Heads in Place Using the Retainer Procedure Use the retainer that was attached to the bottom of the machine during its installation. 1. Operations When Moving the Unit...
Page 313: Step 5: Reinstalling The Machine
MEMO After the printer is reinstalled, the media holder adjuster must be adjusted by a suitably qualified worker. This work must be performed by a Roland DG worker. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. RELATED LINKS ・ P. 58 "TR2 Cleaning Liquid Pouch Replacement"...
Page 314: Main Specifications
2. Main Specifications Printing/Cutting Area ......................... 314 Maximum Area ......................... 314 Maximum Printing Area When Using Crop Marks ..............315 Media Separation Location during Continuous Printing............316 About the Blade ..........................317 2. Main Specifications...
Page 315: Printing/Cutting Area
Printing/Cutting Area Maximum Area The printing or cutting area along the horizontal plane (the direction in which the carriages move) is determined by the position of the pinch rollers. Pinch roller Printing or cutting area Printing or cutting coordinates origin (0,0) 75 mm (3 in.) 10 mm (0.4 in.) 1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Page 316: Maximum Printing Area When Using Crop Marks
Printing/Cutting Area Maximum Printing Area When Using Crop Marks The maximum printing area when crop marks are used is reduced from the maximum printing area when crop marks are not used by an amount equal to the crop marks. Maximum printing area Printing area Crop mark 12.5 mm (0.5 in.)
Page 317: Media Separation Location During Continuous Printing
Printing/Cutting Area Media Separation Location during Continuous Printing When a command for separating the media is sent from the computer, the separation location on the media is as shown in the figure below. First page Second page Separation location Margin (software RIP value) 75 mm (3 in.) 2.
Page 318: About The Blade
About the Blade The cutting conditions and the service life of the blade change according to the media and the operating environ- ment, even when you're using identical blades. The service life also differs according to the type of blade. A rough guide is shown below.
Page 319: Memo
IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. http://www.rolanddg.com/ Copyright © 2019 Roland DG Corporation FA01325 R1-190305 3. MEMO...

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