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Roland FLATJET FLJ-300 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur with respect to any article made using this product.
  • Page 2 AVIS Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exi- gences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN 431-2103 MODEL NAME : See the MODEL given on the rating plate.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents To Ensure Safe Use ........................3 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ....................10 Important Notes on Handling and Use ................... 17 Printer unit ..................................17 Ink cartridges ................................18 Chapter 1 Introduction ........................19 1-1 About the Machine .............................. 20 Machine Features ..........................
  • Page 4 Print Area ............................ 100 6-2 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ..............101 6-3 Specifications ............................... 102 Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. http://www.rolanddg.com/ Copyright© 2004 Roland DG Corporation...

  • Page 5: To Ensure Safe Use

    To Ensure Safe Use Improper handling or operation of this machine may result in injury or damage to property. Points which must be observed to prevent such injury or damage are described as follows. About WARNING and CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe WARNING injury should the unit be used improperly.
  • Page 6 To Ensure Safe Use Moving the machine requires special equipment and training WARNING Do not emplace or move the machine yourself. The machine weighs approximately 500 kg (1103 lb.), and moving it requires special equipment and training. Performing operations in an unrea- sonable manner may result in a major accident.
  • Page 7 Roland DG Corp. service center. Never place any object on the power cord, bend the power cord using excessive force, or allow the power cord to become de- formed.
  • Page 8 To Ensure Safe Use Ink, cleaning liquid, and discharged fluid are flammable and toxic WARNING CAUTION Never operate in locations such as those Ensure adequate ventilation for the work near an open flame or heater, or where area. sparking or static electricity may occur. Odor from ink and the like may cause physical Ink or the like may ignite and cause fire.
  • Page 9 To Ensure Safe Use Important Notes Regarding Operators and the Work Area WARNING CAUTION Never operate the machine when tired or Never attempt operation while wearing a after ingesting alcohol or medications. necktie, necklace, loose clothing, or the Operation requires appropriate judgment, and like.
  • Page 10 To Ensure Safe Use Warning Labels Warning labels are affixed to make areas of danger immediately clear. The meanings of these labels are as follows. Be sure to heed their warnings. Also, never remove the labels or allow them to become obscured. Flammable Ink and discharged fluid are flammable.
  • Page 11 To Ensure Safe Use Caution: Pinching Hazard Moves while printing. Be careful not to get your fingers or hand caught in between the machine parts. Caution: Pinching Caution: Pinching Hazard Hazard Moves while printing. Be careful not to Moves while get your fingers or hand caught in printing.

  • Page 12: Pour Utiliser En Toute Sécurité

    Pour utiliser en toute sécurité La manipulation ou l'utilisation inadéquates de cet appareil peuvent causer des blessures ou des dommages matériels. Les précautions à prendre pour prévenir les blessures ou les dommages sont décrites ci-dessous. Avis sur les avertissements Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de décès ou de blessure grave en cas ATTENTION de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.
  • Page 13 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Le déplacement de l’appareil requiert un matériel et un savoir-faire spécialisés. ATTENTION Ne jamais tenter de procéder seul à des opérations comme l'installation ou le dé- placement de l'appareil. Le poids de cet appareil est d'environ 500 kg (1103 lb.);...
  • Page 14 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Risque de décharge ou de choc électrique, d'électrocution ou d'incendie Cet appareil transmet une tension élevée. Cela peut créer des situations qui ne se produisent pas avec de l'équipement à basse tension. La prudence est de mise. ATTENTION Ne pas utiliser avec une source d'alimen- Ne jamais utiliser l'appareil si le câble d'ali-...
  • Page 15 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L'encre, les liquides nettoyants et les liquides usés sont inflammables et toxiques ATTENTION PRUDENCE Ne jamais utiliser l'appareil près d'une S'assurer que le lieu de travail est bien flamme nue ou d'un appareil de chauffage aéré.
  • Page 16 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Remarques importantes sur les opérateurs et le lieu de travail ATTENTION PRUDENCE Ne jamais faire fonctionner l'appareil en Ne jamais faire fonctionner l'appareil si on état de fatigue, ni après avoir consommé porte une cravate, un collier, des vête- de l'alcool ou des médicaments.
  • Page 17 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Vignettes d'avertissement Des vignettes d'avertissement sont apposées pour qu'il soit facile de repérer les zones dangereuses. La signi- fication des vignettes est donnée ci-dessous. Respecter les avertissements. Ne jamais retirer les vignettes et ne pas les laisser s'encrasser. Inflammable L'encre et les liquides usés sont inflamma- bles.
  • Page 18 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Attention : risque de pincement Mouvement lors de l'impression. Veiller à ne pas se coincer les doigts dans l'appareil. Attention : risque Attention : risque de pincement de pincement Mouvement lors de l'impression. Veiller Mouvement lors de à...

  • Page 19: Important Notes On Handling And Use

    Never cover the ventilation holes with cloth, tape, or anything else. When Moving the Machine Special preparations are required when moving the machine. Please check with your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or Roland DG Corp. service center ahead of time.

  • Page 20: Ink Cartridges

    Ink cartridges Ink Cartridges Come in Various Types Use a type that is compatible with the printer. Also, be sure to use only genuine items from Roland DG Corp. Never Subject to Impact or Attempt to Disassemble Never drop or shake forcefully. The impact may rupture the internal pouch and cause the ink to leak.

  • Page 21: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction...

  • Page 22: About The Machine

    1-1 About the Machine Machine Features The FLJ-300 is a large format printer equipped with a flat table. Because the media is set on the flat table, printing is possible on various materials such as a thick or hard material. This was difficult to do on a conventional inkjet printer. Chapter 1: Introduction...

  • Page 23: Part Names And Functions

    1-1 About the Machine Part Names and Functions Main unit Front Cover Cartridge Slots Be sure to close this when you perform printing. This is where ink cartridges are installed. Cover You remove this when you perform maintenance. Indication Light This comes on when the printer is in operation.
  • Page 24 1-1 About the Machine Media Sensor Safety Sensor The sensor detects the front edge and the upper edge The sensor monitors the distance between of the media when setting the print start position. the media and the printer head during op- eration.
  • Page 25 1-1 About the Machine Printer Control Panel Display Screen This displays various setting menus and other information. CLEANING Key You use this to clean the print heads. TEST PRINT Key Holding this down for one second or longer performs a printing test.
  • Page 26 1-1 About the Machine Base Control Panel SERVO ON This is the sub power switch for the printer. The machine starts when you press this switch when the main power switch is on. SERVO OFF This is the sub power switch for the printer. The sub power supply turns off when you press this switch when the machine is powered Emergency Stop Switch If you press this in an emergency, the machine op-...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Operation

    Chapter 2 Operation...

  • Page 28: Starting The Machine

    2-1 Starting the Machine Switching On the Power WARNING If you are leaving the printer after you finished printing, be sure to turn off the sub power. If another person touches the printer inadvertently, the machine may suddenly move and cause injury.

  • Page 29: Setting The Media

    2-2 Setting the Media Set the media by aligning the corner of the media to the position on the table indicated in the figure. Alight the right edge of the media to the table edge and the top edge to the mark line. Printer rear view Printer rear panel Table...

  • Page 30: Specifying The Print Start Position

    2-3 Specifying the Print Start Position Specify the print start position from the Base Control Panel Specify the position by entering a value. Enter numeral input mode. Press [HOME]. The table and lifter moves to the home position. Press [SET UP]. Press the [NUMERAL INPUT].
  • Page 31 2-3 Specifying the Print Start Position Press the [CLR]. Clear the value on the screen. Enter the value. Enter [0] if printing in alignment with the table’s mark line. Press [ENTER]. The screen switches to [media height]. Chapter 2: Operation...
  • Page 32 2-3 Specifying the Print Start Position Specify the media height. Press the [CLR]. Clear the value on the screen. Enter the value. Enter the media height. If the rubber mat is on the table, add 1 mm, the thickness of the mat, to the media height.
  • Page 33 2-3 Specifying the Print Start Position Press [OK]. The table and lifter move to the position specified by the values, and the printer is ready to print. Chapter 2: Operation...

  • Page 34: Starting To Print

    2-4 Starting to Print Test Printing and Cleaning We recommend that you perform a test print to check for problems such as dot drop-outs before you carry out the actual printing. If problems such as dot drop-outs are found, clean the print heads. How to Perform a Test Print Hold down for at least 1 second.

  • Page 35: Printing

    2-4 Starting to Print Printing Do not touch the machine while it is printing. WARNING The table and print head move and may cause unexpected injury. Never insert your hand or fingers into the opening of the front cover or table. CAUTION The print heads move at high speed inside the cover.

  • Page 36: If Ink Runs Out

    2-5 If Ink Runs Out Checking for Remaining Ink Procedure Press MENU INK REMAINING Press several times. Press Press to go back to the original screen. W 762mm Amount of ink remaining High Cartridge slot number The display shows an approximate level of the remaining ink which may differ somewhat from the actual amount. Also, the displayed information may differ greatly from the actual amount if you insert a partly used ink cartridge or change cartridges while the power is off.

  • Page 37: If Ink Runs Out

    2-5 If Ink Runs Out If Ink Runs Out When ink runs out, a warning beep sounds and printing pauses (unless the default settings have been changed). Pull out the empty cartridge and insert a new one. Printing resumes. Work Procedure The slot number for the empty cartridge flashes.
  • Page 38 2-5 If Ink Runs Out Important Notes on Replacing Cartridges Be sure to replace with the same type. Never mix different types. Never allow the machine to stand with an ink cartridge removed. The print heads may become clogged. Never insert or remove a partially used ink cartridge. Never remove an ink cartridge suddenly while the printer is in operation.

  • Page 39: Chapter 3 Maintenance

    Chapter 3 Maintenance...

  • Page 40: Daily Care And Maintenance

    3-1 Daily Care and Maintenance Disposing of Discharged Ink The drain bottle collects discharged fluid. Dispose of collected material before the bottle becomes full. Press to raise the lifter to the top. Press the SERVO OFF to switch off the sub power. Pull out the bottle containing the discharged fluid, and install a new one.

  • Page 41: Cleaning

    3-1 Daily Care and Maintenance Cleaning Printer unit Gently wipe with a cloth moistened with wa- ter then wrung dry. Gently wipe the display Front Cover and keys on the Printer Control Panel with a Wipe lightly with a cloth moistened with dry cloth.

  • Page 42: Care And Maintenance Of The Print Heads

    42 “Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit” * The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of re- placement depending on use. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or Roland DG Corp. service center.

  • Page 43: When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective

    3-2 When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective Performing More Powerful Cleaning When the problems such as dot drop-outs are not cleared up by the cleaning you perform by pressing (normal cleaning), try the more forceful “medium cleaning” or the even more forceful “powerful cleaning.” Stronger cleaning uses up progressively more ink, and if performed too often it can damage the print heads themselves.

  • Page 44: Cleaning The Heads Using The Cleaning Kit

    Such cleaning can be effective when carried out periodically, according to the frequency of use. If you use up the cleaning kit, purchase a new one from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or Roland DG Corp. service center.
  • Page 45 3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit Change to the print-head manual-cleaning mode. Remove any media from the table and close the front cover. Press the SERVO OFF to switch off the sub power. Press the F5 button. Check that the screen displays [MAINTENANCE MODE]. Press the SERVO ON to switch on the sub power.
  • Page 46 3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit Remove the cover. Open the front cover and lower the loading lever. Remove the maintenance cover. Screw Screws Close the front cover and press When the screen shown in the figure appears, open the FINISHED CLEANING? front cover and remove the right side cover.
  • Page 47 3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit Clean using the cleaning stick. Be especially careful to clean away any fibrous dust (lint). Clean in the sequence shown in the figure below. Cleaning stick Be sure to clean using one of the included cleaning sticks Gently stroke with the sponge.
  • Page 48 3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit Reattach the covers and quit the manual cleaning mode. Screws Attach the right side cover and close the front cover. Press An operation to exit from the manual cleaning mode starts. When the screen shown in the figure appears, open the CLOSE MAINTENANCE front cover and attach the maintenance cover.

  • Page 49: Replacing Parts That Wear Out

    3-4 Replacing Parts That Wear Out Replacing the Wipers The wipers used when cleaning the print heads. When the screen displays a TIME FOR message like the one shown, it means that the wipers need to be replaced. WIPER REPLACE Replace with new wipers.
  • Page 50 3-4 Replacing Parts That Wear Out Remove the cover and attach the stoppers. Screws Remove the right side cover. Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity. Attach the stoppers at the locations shown in the figure. For the stopper, use a cleaning stick or the like.
  • Page 51 3-4 Replacing Parts That Wear Out Replace the wipers. Use the included tweezers. Remove the old wipers. Take them off the hook and pull up. Felt surface toward Insert new wipers. the rear Rubber surface toward the front Engage the wipers on the hooks. Hook Chapter 3: Maintenance...
  • Page 52 3-4 Replacing Parts That Wear Out Quit the wiper replacement mode. Check that the screen shown on the figure is displayed, REMOVE STOPPER and remove the stopper. Screws Attach the right side cover. Press After the processing to quit the wiper replacement mode ends, the sub power is switched off. Perform a test print to verify the results of the procedure.

  • Page 53: Replacing The Ink-Absorbing Material

    3-4 Replacing Parts That Wear Out Replacing the Ink-Absorbing Material If the screen shown in the figure appears, replace the ink-absorbing TIME FOR material with a new one. SPONGE REPLACE Ink-absorbing material Be sure to follow the procedure exactly and only touch the specified locations. CAUTION Otherwise sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
  • Page 54 3-4 Replacing Parts That Wear Out π Pull out the discharged-ink tray and replace the absorbent material. Absorbent material Screw Discharged-ink tray ∫ Secure the discharged-ink tray in place. Screw Discharged-ink tray Screws Attach the right side cover. Switch on the main power switch. Press the SERVO ON to switch on the sub power.

  • Page 55: When Not In Use For A Prolonged Period

    3-5 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period Keep Performing Maintenance Switch On the Power Once a Month Switch on the sub power at least once a month. When you turn on the power, the machine automatically performs some operations such as those to keep the print heads from drying out. Allowing the machine to stand completely unused for a prolonged period may damage the print heads, so be sure to switch on the power to perform these automatic operations.

  • Page 57: Chapter 4 Feature Reference

    Chapter 4 Feature Reference...

  • Page 58: Canceling Or Pausing Printing

    4-1 Canceling or Pausing Printing Canceling Printing Canceling from the Printer Control Panel Press TO CANCEL, HOLD DOWN PAUSE KEY The screen shown in the figure appears. Hold down for at least 1 second. CANCELING. . . The screen shown in the figure appears. Stop sending printing data from the computer.

  • Page 59: Pausing Printing

    4-1 Canceling or Pausing Printing When the screen shown in the figure appears, the printing cancel- lation is finished. Stop sending printing data from the computer. Pausing Printing Pausing from the Printer Control Panel Press The PAUSE light comes on and the printing is paused. Description If you press again while the printing is paused, the printing resumes.

  • Page 60: Setting The Print Start Position

    4-2 Setting the Print Start Position Searching the Print Start Position Automatically Procedure Printer rear view Set the media by aligning with the mark line. Table Mark line Media Press [SET UP]. Press [AUTO SEARCH]. Press [SCAN START]. The machine moves and automatically searches the position where the media is set.

  • Page 61: Manually Setting The Print Start Position

    4-2 Setting the Print Start Position Description The front edge and the upper edge of the media can be searched automatically. Automatic search is possible on media up to 95 mm in thickness. Be sure to set the media at the mark line. If you set it short of the mark line, the media may not be detected. The print start position cannot be automatically searched on the types of media listed below.
  • Page 62 4-2 Setting the Print Start Position Bring the media sensor close to the media front edge. Press to lower the lifter so that it is close the upper edge of the media. Media sensor Media Press to move the table toward the front end until the media sensor detects the media.
  • Page 63 4-2 Setting the Print Start Position Press [JOG]. Select the distance of movement and press move the table toward the front end. Detection position Media Distance of movement Media sensor Table Press [SET] at the position where the [ ] mark on the screen changes to black.
  • Page 64 4-2 Setting the Print Start Position Bring the media sensor close to the media upper edge. Press to move the lifter away from the media up- per edge by a small distance. Check that the [ ] mark on the screen is white. Media sensor Media Press...
  • Page 65 4-2 Setting the Print Start Position Select the distance of movement and press move the lifter close to the media. Distance of movement Media sensor Media When the [ ] mark changes to black, press [SET]. Press [OK]. The lifter and table move to the set positions. Description Manual setting is used in the following cases.

  • Page 66: Printing From The Same Position As The Previous Time

    4-2 Setting the Print Start Position Printing from the Same Position as the Previous Time Procedure Press [SET UP]. Press [PREVIOUS POS]. Check the position and press [OK]. The print start position is set to the previous print start posi- tion.

  • Page 67: Setting The Print Start Position When Continuing Printing

    4-3 Setting the Print Start Position When Continuing Printing The screen shown in the figure appears when printing is finished. The next print start position varies depending on the screen message. Printing from the Same Position as the Previous Time Procedure Press [CHANGE PRINT POS].

  • Page 68: Performing The Next Print From The Position Where Printing Ended

    4-3 Setting the Print Start Position When Continuing Printing Performing the Next Print from the Position Where Printing Ended Procedure Press [CHANGE PRINT POS]. Press [PRINT END POS] and then [RETURN]. Press [SET PRINT POS]. The printer moves to the position where the previous printing ended. The screen shown in the figure appears, and the printer is ready to print.

  • Page 69: Fine-Adjusting The Print Start Position On The Base Control Panel

    4-3 Setting the Print Start Position When Continuing Printing Fine-Adjusting the Print Start Position on the Base Control Panel Procedure Press [CHANGE PRINT POS]. Press [CURRENT POS] and then [RETURN]. Use the cursors on the screen to move the lifter and table. Press [SET PRINT POS].

  • Page 70: Fine-Adjusting The Print Start Position On The Printer Control Panel

    4-3 Setting the Print Start Position When Continuing Printing Fine-Adjusting the Print Start Position on the Printer Control Panel Procedure Press to move the print head. Press the Description You can fine-adjust the print start position using cursors. The print start position set with the cursors are cleared when the first printing is finished.

  • Page 71: Setting A New Start Position

    4-3 Setting the Print Start Position When Continuing Printing Setting a New Start Position Press [CHANGE PRINT POS]. Press [NEW POSITION SET] and then [RETURN]. The screen shown in the figure appears. p 28 “Specifying the Print Start Position”, p 58“Setting the Print Start Position” Description You can set a new print start position by selecting the setup method from the SET UP menu.

  • Page 72: Optimizing Printing

    4-4 Optimizing Printing Performing Feed Correction to Alleviate Horizontal Stripes and the Like Procedure Print a test pattern. Press MENU CALIBRATION Press several times. Press CALIBRATION PRINTING ADJ. Press to start printing. PRINTING ADJ. TEST PRINT Check the test pattern you printed. Gap present Correct results Overlapped...
  • Page 73 4-4 Optimizing Printing Enter the correction value. Press [MENU]. Press [CALIBRATION MENU]. Press [calibration (table)]. A numeric keypad appears. Press the [CLR] key. Enter the value and press [ENT]. Chapter 4: Feature Reference...
  • Page 74 4-4 Optimizing Printing Press [pad clear]. Press [RETURN]. Description This feature corrects the error in the table feeding. When the amount of feeding is corrected, the precision of dot positions along the feeding direction improves which achieves better print quality. Default setting [calibration (table)]: 0.0 % Chapter 4: Feature Reference...

  • Page 75: Correcting For Misalignment In Bidirectional Printing

    4-4 Optimizing Printing Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing Procedure Print a test pattern. Press MENU ADJUST BI-DIR Press ADJUST BI-DIR Press to start printing. TEST PRINT Read the correction values from the test pattern. Test pattern SETTING NO. Current correction value Correction value Head number H1: -1...
  • Page 76 4-4 Optimizing Printing Press ADJUST BI-DIR SETTING NO. 2 Press Press to select. Press to set the correction values. Press to finish SETTING NO. 2. Press ADJUST BI-DIR SETTING NO. 3 Press Press to select. Press to set the correction values. Press to finish SETTING NO.

  • Page 77: Saving Bidirectional Correction Values

    4-4 Optimizing Printing Saving Bidirectional Correction Values Procedure Press MENU ADJUST BI-DIR Press ADJUST BI-DIR Press several times. SAVE PRESETTING Press SAVE PRESETTING Press to select the presetting number. PRESETTING 1 Press to save. Press to go back to the original screen. W 762mm Description This procedure saves the current correction values in memory.

  • Page 78: Setting Various Types Of Media

    4-5 Setting Various Types of Media Setting Media That Floats or Bends Easily Procedure Lowering the loading bar causes the pinch roll- ers to lower and fix the media in place. Loading lever Description When setting media that floats or bends easily such as paper, pinch rollers are used to hold it down. Fixing soft media in place with pinch rollers When pinch rollers are used to fix soft media in place, Pinch-roller pressure...

  • Page 79: Printing On Hard-To-Dry Media

    4-5 Setting Various Types of Media Printing on Hard-to-dry Media Procedure Press MENU SCAN INTERVAL Press several times. Press SCAN INTERVAL Press to set the value. 1.0sec Press to enter. Press to go back to the original screen. W 762mm Description You use this feature when ink dries poorly.
  • Page 80 4-5 Setting Various Types of Media Description Reducing the width of head movement to the minimum required width speeds up printing. This is effective mainly when you use media of narrow width. “ENABLE” makes the speed of media movement constant at all times. “DISABLE”...

  • Page 81: Changing The Printer Operation

    4-6 Changing the Printer Operation Changing the Displayed Language Procedure Press the F6 button. Press the F6 button again to switch the language. F6 Button Description This button switches the language shown on the screen. Default setting ENGLISH Adjusting the Print Start Position Offset Procedure Press [MENU].
  • Page 82 4-6 Changing the Printer Operation Enter the table offset. If entering the table offset is not necessary, press [ENTER]. The in- put mode moves to [LIFTER]. Enter the lifter offset. Press [pad clear]. Description This feature corrects the print start position offset. Use it when you wish to change the start position of the actual printing from the searched start position.

  • Page 83: Setting How The Printer Operates When Ink Runs Out

    4-6 Changing the Printer Operation Setting How the Printer Operates When Ink Runs Out Procedure Press MENU INK CONTROL Press several times. Press twice. EMPTY MODE STOP CONT. Press to select. Press to enable the setting. Press to go back to the original screen. W 762mm Description This lets you change, according to your purpose, the operation that takes place when an ink cartridge is empty.

  • Page 84: Printing A System Report

    4-6 Changing the Printer Operation Printing a System Report Procedure Press MENU Press several times. SYSTEM REPORT Press to start printing. Press to go back to the original screen. W 762mm Description This feature prints system information, including a list of setting values. Chapter 4: Feature Reference...

  • Page 85: Moving The Table And Lifter

    4-7 Moving the Table and Lifter Operating from the Base Control Panel Moving the Table and Lifter Using Cursors Press [JOG]. Select [INCHING] Press , and to move the table and lifter. Moving the Table and Lifter by Entering Values Press [COORD MOVE].
  • Page 86 4-7 Moving the Table and Lifter Press [target] under table position or lifter position. A numeric keypad appears. Press [CLR]. Enter the value. Press [ENTER]. Press [move start]. Description This menu is used to move the lifter or table when setting the media or checking the print results. The print start position cannot be set from this menu.

  • Page 87: Menu Flowchart

    4-8 Menu Flowchart Main Menu on the Printer Control Panel Press MENU. To [HEAD CLEANING] To [SAVE PRESETTING] MENU ADJUST BI-DIR p 73 ADJUST BI-DIR TEST PRINT ADJUST BI-DIR SETTING NO. 1 ADJUST BI-DIR SETTING NO. 2 ADJUST BI-DIR SETTING NO. 3 ADJUST BI-DIR SETTING NO.
  • Page 88 4-8 Menu Flowchart From the From the From the previous page previous page previous page To [PRESETTING 2] SAVE PRESETTING ADJUST BI-DIR PRESETTING 1 SAVE PRESETTING To [TEST PRINT] SAVE PRESETTING PRESETTING 8 SAVE PRESETTING PRESETTING 7 SAVE PRESETTING PRESETTING 6 SAVE PRESETTING PRESETTING 5 SAVE PRESETTING...

  • Page 89: Cleaning And Maintenance Menu

    4-8 Menu Flowchart From the previous page MENU p 82 SYSTEM REPORT MENU Setup Guide p 34 ENV. MATCH MENU p 34 INK REMAINING To [POWERFUL] MENU HEAD CLEANING p 41 HEAD CLEANING MEDIUM HEAD CLEANING POWERFUL To [MEDIUM] To [ADJUST BI-DIR] Cleaning and Maintenance Menu Hold down Press the F5 button to switch...

  • Page 90: Main Menu On The Base Control Panel

    4-8 Menu Flowchart Main Menu on the Base Control Panel Switch on the sub power. [SET UP] [RETURN] [MANUAL [RETURN] [PREVIOUS POS] [CANCEL] SEARCH] [AUTO SEARCH] [RETURN] [SET] [RETURN] [OK] [SET] [After setting the print start position] [After printing is finished] [CHANGE PRINT [RETURN] POS]...
  • Page 91 4-8 Menu Flowchart [COORD MOVE] [RETURN] [MENU] [RETURN] [CALIBRATION [NUMERAL [RETURN] [CANCEL] MENU] INPUT] [LIFTER [CANCEL] ORIGIN RESET] [NEXT] [CANCEL] [NEXT] [CANCEL] [OK] [CANCEL] [NEXT] Chapter 4: Feature Reference...

  • Page 93: Chapter 5 What To Do If

    Chapter 5 What to Do If...

  • Page 94: The Printer Doesn't Run

    5-1 The Printer Doesn’t Run The printer does not run Is the power switched on? Switch on the printer’s main power, then press the sub power switch and make sure the [SETUP] light comes on. Is something touching the touch sensor? If an object is touching the touch sensor, the printer does not run.

  • Page 95: Printing Quality Is Poor

    5-2 Printing Quality Is Poor Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes Check the remaining amount of ink in the ink cartridge before printing on a long media. Printing may also pause when data is not sent from the com- Do the print heads show dot drop-outs? Carry out a test print and make sure no dot drop-out oc- puter fast enough.

  • Page 96: The Print Heads Stopped Moving

    If the heads still do not move, carry out the following emer- gency response measure, then contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or Roland DG Corp. service cen- ter. 1. Switch off the main power and detach the cover.

  • Page 97: If A Message Appears

    5-4 If a Message Appears These are the main messages that appear on the [TIME FOR WIPER REPLACE] It is time to replace the wiper. After verifying, press machine’s display to prompt correct operation. They do not indicate any error. Follow the prompts and take action accordingly.

  • Page 98: If An Error Message Appears

    Note the number displayed, then switch off the sub power. After you switch off the power, inform your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or Roland DG Corp. service cen- ter of the number that appeared on the display. [ DATA ERROR CANCELING... ] Output was stopped because a problem was found in the data received.

  • Page 99: Messages That Appear On The Base Control Panel

    Remedy: Press ALARM RESET, and then contact your au- thorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or Roland DG Corp. ser- vice center. [ Safety sensor error occurred. ] The safety sensor does not react.

  • Page 101: Chapter 6 Specifications

    Chapter 6 Specifications...

  • Page 102: Printing Area

    6-1 Printing Area Print Area 764 mm (30-1/16 in.) Table 762 mm (30 in.) Media Mark line Print area Mark line Left margin * The amount of left and right margins can be changed using the menus. Chapter 6: Specifications...

  • Page 103: Locations Of The Power Rating And Serial Number Labels

    6-2 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the require- ments for voltage, frequency, and amperage given here. Serial Number This number is required when you seek main- tenance service or support. Do not peel the label.

  • Page 104: Specifications

    6-3 Specifications FLJ-300 Printing method Piezo ink-jet method Loadable media (*1) Maximum width: 762 mm (30.0 in.) Maximum thickness: 102 mm (4.0 in.) (95 mm (3.7 in.) when using auto search mode) Maximum weight: 20 kg (44 lb.) Printable area Maximum: 762 mm (W) x 1220 mm (L) (30.0 in.
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