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Master Guide
Chapter 1
Fully Utilizing the Machine..................3
Chapter 2
Maintenance............................................41
Chapter 3
Appendix...................................................73

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  • Page 1 Master Guide Chapter 1 Fully Utilizing the Machine....3 Chapter 2 Maintenance..........41 Chapter 3 Appendix...........73...
  • Page 2 • Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage that may occur with respect to any article made using this product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out .
  • Page 4 Specification Table ......Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. http://www.rolanddg.com/ Copyright © 2015-2016 Roland DG Corporation...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Fully Utilizing The Machine

    Chapter 1 Fully Utilizing the Machine Important Points to Check before Printing . . . . . .4 Configuring the Machine's Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Three Important Points (Measures for UV Setting the Menu Language and the Units Reflected Light and Ink Mist) .

  • Page 6: Important Points To Check Before Printing

    Important Points to Check before Printing Three Important Points (Measures for UV Reflected Light and Ink Mist) On this machine, ink affixed on the surface of the print heads might be cured by the reflection of the UV-LED lamp light and by ink mist (ink splashing during printing) . If ink affixed on the surface of the print heads is cured, dot drop-outs may occur .
  • Page 7 Important Points to Check before Printing 3 . A jig might be required depending on the size and shape of the object to be printed on (the media) . Depending on the size and shape of the object to be printed on (the media), the distance between the object to be printed on (the media) and the print heads may increase, which will increase the likelihood of ink mist occurring .

  • Page 8: Saving Frequently Used Media Sizes

    Saving Frequently Used Media Sizes (Preset Function) You can save media settings in presets . If you save the settings of frequently used media, you can load them instantly and shorten the time required for configuring settings . Saving the Current Media Setup with a Different Name The following settings configured in the media setup can be saved as a preset .

  • Page 9: Load A Preset And Print

    Saving Frequently Used Media Sizes (Preset Function) Press [ ] or [ ] to enter the next character . Enter the following characters in the same way . When you have finished entering text, press [ENTER] . Press [MENU], then [ ] to go back to the original screen . Load a Preset and Print Load the settings saved in a preset and perform printing .

  • Page 10: Make Fine Adjustments Of Preset Settings

    Saving Frequently Used Media Sizes (Preset Function) MEMO Every time you set up the media, you can set the print area (base position and range) . For details, refer to “Setting the Print Area for Each Setup of Media” (p . 12) . Start printing .

  • Page 11: Performing Advanced Setup Of The Media

    Performing Advanced Setup of the Media Media Suction Function Setting The flat table suctions the media to make it hard to move and easy to load . Procedure Press [PAUSE/VACUUM] . The suction function turns on (or off ) . The Suction Function Cannot Be Changed In the Following Situations • During setup processing • When the MENU/FUNCTION menu is displayed...
  • Page 12 Performing Advanced Setup of the Media Press [ ], [ ], [UP], or [DOWN] to move the flat table . Move the head gap sensor as close as possible to the print surface . This step can be performed with the front cover open . NOTE Set the height of the table in a way that the highest position of the media (print surface) will not come into contact with the head gap sensor .

  • Page 13: And The Print Heads

    Performing Advanced Setup of the Media The gap between the "highest position of the media" and the "lowest position of the print surface" should be 2 mm (78 .7 mil) or less (as a general guide) . The print quality at the lower position degrades as the height gap widens . Highest position of the media Max .

  • Page 14: Setting The Print Area For Each Setup Of Media

    Performing Advanced Setup of the Media Press [ ] twice to display the screen shown below . MENU SUB MENU Press [ ] . Press [ ] several times to display the screen shown below . SUB MENU AUTO DOWN Press [ ] .

  • Page 15: Changing The Print Area

    Performing Advanced Setup of the Media Press [ ] or [ ] to select a value . SET AT SETUP Explanation Setup is performed using the print area of the previous setup . DISABLE The factory default print area is the full area (770 × 330 mm [30 .3 × 13 in .]) . (Default setting) This setting is suitable when you always perform printing on media of a fixed size .

  • Page 16: Setting The Print Area Using The Lower

    Performing Advanced Setup of the Media Press [ ] or [ ] to select the base position . SET BASE POS . Print Object Set the base position (home position) at the front right of the print area . This method is appropriate when the print site is level and you can clearly specify the print area .
  • Page 17 Performing Advanced Setup of the Media Press [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] to move the laser pointer until it points to a position to the right foreground of the print area . Right foreground of the print area Press [ENTER] .
  • Page 18 Performing Advanced Setup of the Media MEMO For a test print, set "WIDTH" to 80 mm (3 .2 in .) or more and "LENGTH" to 70 mm (2 .8 in .) or more . An error will occur and test prints cannot be performed if the area is smaller than this . Press [ENTER] .
  • Page 19 Performing Advanced Setup of the Media Press [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] to move the laser pointer until it points to the center position of the area you want to print . Press [ENTER] . The print heads return to the home position . WIDTH: 000.0mm LENGTH:000.0mm MEMO...
  • Page 20 Performing Advanced Setup of the Media MEMO If you want to use the print area specified here for the next printing operation, switch “SET AT SETUP” (p . 13) to "DISABLE . " With this setting, you can set up the media without setting the print area and base position .

  • Page 21: Check The Print Area

    Performing Advanced Setup of the Media Check the Print Area After you change the print area, you can check whether the print area has been set as intended . Procedure Press [FUNCTION] . Press [ ] to display the screen shown below . FUNCTION PRINT AREA Press [ ] .

  • Page 22: Optimizing The Printing Quality

    Optimizing the Printing Quality Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing (Simple) This adjustment is necessary in the following situations . When printing a test pattern, use the actual media that will be printed on . The size of the media required to print a (simple) test pattern is 300 × 50 mm (11.8 ×...

  • Page 23: Correcting For Misalignment In Bidirectional Printing More Precisely (Detailed)

    Optimizing the Printing Quality Description This machine prints by the bidirectional mode (in which the heads perform printing during both their outbound pass and return pass) . This printing method is called "Bidirectional Printing . " This method offers the advantage of being able to shorten output times, but subtle misalignment occurs during the outbound and return passes .
  • Page 24 Optimizing the Printing Quality PERFORMING TEST PRINT A test pattern is output . When printing ends, press [MENU], then [ ] . If it is difficult to check the contents of the output test pattern, open the front cover and check the test pattern .
  • Page 25 Optimizing the Printing Quality If the printing-test results are difficult to interpret Examine the results from different angles in a well-lit location . Take advantage of reflected light to enable visual checking . Alternatively, change the media and perform the printing again . If you cannot see "H3"...

  • Page 26: Cleaning During Printing

    Optimizing the Printing Quality Preventing Soiling and Dot Drop-Out by Cleaning during Printing In the following cases, ink tends to collect on the surface of the print heads . Under some conditions, this ink may be transferred to the media or cause dot drop-out . • When you use media prone to static electricity buildup .

  • Page 27: Preventing Soiling And Dot Drop-Out By

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

  • Page 28: Re-Curing Ink

    Optimizing the Printing Quality Re-Curing Ink When the ink is not completely cured after printing is complete, cure the ink by illuminating it once again with the UV-LED lamp . A characteristic of UV ink is that it cures quickly when exposed to light from the UV-LED lamp, but curing may be difficult for materials that absorb ink like cloth .

  • Page 29: Fully Utilizing Convenient Functions

    Fully Utilizing Convenient Functions Continuing Printing Even If Media Comes into Contact with the Head Gap Sensor This setting allows the height to be readjusted automatically to continue printing even when the media moves out of position or lifts up and comes into contact with the head gap sensor during printing .(*) This function is effective when using media that cannot be reprinted on .

  • Page 30: Continuously Outputting Print Data

    Fully Utilizing Convenient Functions At the time when the height is readjusted automatically, the head gap sensor comes into contact with the media . Even if "RE-ADJ . " is selected, printing and setup will be canceled in the following cases .(**) • When the flat table descends 10 mm (0 .4 in .) or more during automatic readjustment • When the media comes into contact with the head gap sensor during automatic readjustment, even if the flat table has moved to the bottom...
  • Page 31 Fully Utilizing Convenient Functions Press [ ] or [ ] to select "ENABLE . " PRT CONTINUE Explanation Select this setting when you want to output multiple data entries in a row without ENABLE replacing the media . This function is useful when you want to overlay multiple images on a single piece of media .

  • Page 32: Reducing Output Time

    Fully Utilizing Convenient Functions Reducing Output Time The output time is reduced by restricting the operating range of the print heads . This function is effective when the print area or output data has a small width . Procedure Press [MENU] . Press [ ] twice to display the screen shown below .

  • Page 33: Configuring The Machine's Settings

    Configuring the Machine's Settings Setting the Menu Language and the Units of Measurement This sets the language and units of measurement displayed on the operation panel screen . Procedure Hold down [MENU] and switch on the sub power . Press [ ] or [ ] to select the display (menu) language . MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH MENU LANGUAGE...

  • Page 34: Setting The Activation Interval For Sleep Mode (Power-Saving Feature)

    Configuring the Machine's Settings Setting the Activation Interval for Sleep Mode (Power-saving Feature) This feature sets the time that must elapse with no operations performed in order to activate the sleep mode when the sleep mode SETTING (p . 33) has been set to "ENABLE . " Procedure Press [MENU] .

  • Page 35: Deactivating The Sleep Mode (Power-Saving Feature)

    Configuring the Machine's Settings Deactivating the Sleep Mode (Power-saving Feature) The machine switches to sleep mode when no operations are performed for a certain period of time . You can disable the sleep mode . Procedure Press [MENU] . Press [ ] twice to display the screen shown below . MENU SUB MENU Press [ ] .

  • Page 36: Default Values

    Configuring the Machine's Settings Returning All Settings to Their Factory Default Values This menu returns all settings to their factory default values . However, the settings for "MENU LANGUAGE," "LENGTH UNIT," and "TEMP . UNIT" are not returned to their factory default values . Procedure Press [MENU] .

  • Page 37: Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out

    Configuring the Machine's Settings Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out This menu lets you select the operation that takes place when an ink cartridge becomes empty during printing . Procedure Press [MENU] . Press [ ] twice to display the screen shown below . MENU SUB MENU Press [ ] .

  • Page 38: This Machine

    Configuring the Machine's Settings Viewing Information about the System of This Machine For information on how to set up a network, refer to "STEP 8: Network Settings" (First Step Guide) . Procedure Press [MENU] . Press [ ] several times to display the screen shown below . MENU SYSTEM INFO.

  • Page 39: Turning Off The Status Light

    Configuring the Machine's Settings Turning Off the Status Light Procedure Press [MENU] . Press [ ] twice to display the screen shown below . Status light MENU SUB MENU Press [ ] . Press [ ] several times to display the screen shown below . SUB MENU STATUS LIGHT Press [ ] .

  • Page 40: Connecting External Devices

    Connecting External Devices Connecting the Signal Tower You can connect the signal tower to this machine . The signal tower must be prepared by the user separately . WARNING Perform this work with all power switches left switched off . Failure to observe this instruction may cause the machine to move suddenly, resulting in injury .

  • Page 41: External Device

    Connecting External Devices Pull on the signal tower wires to check that they have been securely connected to the machine . Turn on the machine's main power and sub power . Press [SETUP] and check that the signal tower turns on . Removing the signal tower Turn off the machine's main power and sub power .
  • Page 42 Connecting External Devices Press [MENU] . Press [ ] twice to display the screen shown below . MENU SUB MENU Press [ ] . Press [ ] several times to display the screen shown below . SUB MENU EXT. PORT B Press [ ] .

  • Page 43: Chapter 2 Maintenance

    Chapter 2 Maintenance About Maintenance � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 42 Instructions for Maintenance ....42 Automatic Maintenance Function and Notes 42 Alarm Function .

  • Page 44: About Maintenance

    About Maintenance Instructions for Maintenance Switch the power on once every two weeks Switch the sub power on once every two weeks. When you turn on the power, the machine performs operations to keep the print heads from drying out. Leaving the machine unused for a prolonged period may damage the print heads, so be sure to switch on the power to perform these automatic operations.

  • Page 45: Maintenance Required Before And After

    Maintenance Required before and after Printing Maintenance Required before Printing Ink Cartridge Maintenance The components in the ink have a tendency to precipitate. The deposits may harden and cause problems including printer malfunctions if left alone for an extended period of time, and this is especially true for the white ink.

  • Page 46: Periodic Maintenance

    Periodic Maintenance Cleaning WARNING Never use gasoline, alcohol, thinner, or any other flammable material� Doing so may cause a fire. About Care and Maintenance of the Machine As part of daily cleaning, wipe away any buildup of ink or grime that has adhered to the machine. In particular, the flat table is likely to have a buildup of grime.
  • Page 47 " "STEP 3: Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning" (First Step Guide) The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replacement depending on use. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Print heads...

  • Page 48: Disposing Of Discharged Fluid

    Periodic Maintenance Disposing of Discharged Fluid WARNING Never place discharged fluid and ink near open flame� Doing so may cause a fire. CAUTION Before you detach the drain bottle, be sure to wait for the screen to display [EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE]� Failing to follow this procedure may cause discharged fluid to flow out of the machine and spill, soiling your hands or the floor.
  • Page 49 Periodic Maintenance Remove the drain bottle and empty it to discard the discharged ink� Upper limit Discard the discharged fluid before this line is passed. Attach the emptied drain bottle to the machine once more� Close the panel cover� TEMP Press [ENTER]�...
  • Page 50 Periodic Maintenance Discarding the Discharged Fluid before the Message Appears Press [ENTER]� To discard the discharged fluid when "EMPTY CLOSE PANEL DRAIN BOTTLE" has not been displayed yet, COVER follow the procedure given below. Press [MENU]� Close the panel cover (p� 47)� Press [ ] twice to display the screen shown Press [MENU], then [ ] to go back to the below�...

  • Page 51: When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective

    When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective Medium and Powerful Cleaning When problems such as dot drop-out are not resolved by normal cleaning ("STEP 3: Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning" [First Step Guide]), perform the more forceful "medium cleaning" two or three times. If this still does not resolve the problem, try the even more forceful "powerful cleaning."...
  • Page 52 When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective Press [ ] or [ ] to select the group of print heads that is not to be cleaned� Dot drop-out Group B Group A MEMO If the printing-test results are difficult to interpret, examine the results from different angles in a well-lit location.

  • Page 53: Maintenance That Must Be Performed Once A

    When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective Press [FUNCTION] to go back to the original screen� When powerful cleaning is not effective If problems such as dot drop-out persist even after you have performed powerful cleaning several times, perform "manual cleaning." Such cleaning can be effective when carried out periodically, according to the frequency of use.

  • Page 54: Maintenance That Must Be Performed Once A

    • If you use up the cleaning sticks and cleaning liquid used for manual cleaning, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. • The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replacement depending on use. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Chapter 2 Maintenance...
  • Page 55 • Never use any implement other than the included cleaning stick. Cotton swabs or other lint producing items may damage the print heads. If you use up the cleaning stick, purchase a new one from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. • Use one cleaning stick per cleaning session. Reusing cleaning sticks may reduce print quality.
  • Page 56 Maintenance That Must Be Performed Once a Month or More Press [ ]� MAINTENANCE CLEANING Press [ENTER]� NOW PROCESSING.. The print-head carriage moves, and then the following screen appears. OPEN MAINTENANCE COVER Open the front cover� Open the maintenance cover� Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity�...
  • Page 57 Maintenance That Must Be Performed Once a Month or More 2� Clean Using a Cleaning Stick Moisten the cleaning stick with the cleaning liquid� Be sure to use one of the included cleaning sticks. Clean the locations indicated in the figure� Be especially careful to clean away any fibrous dust (lint).
  • Page 58 Maintenance That Must Be Performed Once a Month or More 3� Exit the Manual Cleaning Mode Attach the maintenance cover� " Perform the steps in the reverse order as shown in “8. Open the maintenance cover. ” (p. 54) Close the front cover� NOTE Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover and open and close it gently.

  • Page 59: Ink Cartridges

    Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Ink Cartridges Checking for Remaining Ink Procedure Press [MENU]� Press [ ] several times to display the screen shown below� MENU INK REMAINING Press [ ]� Cartridge slot number Much 1,, 2,, 3,, 4,, Amount of ink remaining 5,, 6,, 7,, 8,, Little...

  • Page 60: How To Replace Ink Cartridges

    Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Ink Cartridges How to Replace Ink Cartridges When ink runs out, a warning beep sounds and printing pauses (unless the factory default settings have been changed). Pull out the empty cartridge and insert a new one. Procedure Check the number flashing on the screen�...
  • Page 61 Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Ink Cartridges Pull out the empty ink cartridge and immediately insert the new one� • Insert the cartridge so that the side with the arrow faces up. • Insert and remove cartridges slowly, one at a time. Close the front cover�...

  • Page 62: When The White Ink Concentration Is Low

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

  • Page 63: When Dot Drop-Out Cannot Be Cleared Up For White Ink, Gloss Ink, Or Primer

    The white ink, gloss ink, and primer are refilled after cleaning. This operation requires three SOL INK cleaning cartridges. For information about purchasing SOL INK cleaning cartridges, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. " If you want to perform maintenance on ink other than white ink, gloss ink and primer, see “Cleaning All Print Heads”...
  • Page 64 When Dot Drop-Out Cannot Be Cleared Up for White Ink, Gloss Ink, or Primer Discard the discharged fluid, and then reattach the drain bottle (p� 46)� Press [ENTER]� REMOVE CARTRIDGE 5, 6, and 7 flash. 1234567 Open the front cover� Remove the ink cartridges from slots 5, 6, and 7�...

  • Page 65: Cleaning All Print Heads

    Have these on hand before you start. For information about purchasing SOL INK cleaning cartridges, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. * The effect on white ink, gloss ink and primer is the same as “When Dot Drop-Out Cannot Be Cleared Up for White Ink, Gloss Ink, or Primer”...
  • Page 66 Note that this operation is an emergency measure. Depending on how operations are performed, normal areas may be damaged and symptoms may be worsened. If you have any questions, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Procedure Perform “1� Change to the print-head manual-cleaning mode” (p� 53) for "manual cleaning�"...
  • Page 67 When Dot Drop-Out Cannot Be Cleared Up for White Ink, Gloss Ink, or Primer Very gently touch the cleaning stick against the head surface (nozzle surface)� Very softly press the cleaning stick against the print heads so that cleaning liquid soaks into the head nozzle. Never rub the stick or press it forcefully against the head surface.

  • Page 68: Replacing Consumable Parts

    The wipers are components that are used when cleaning the print heads. When the screen displays a message like the one shown below, it is time to replace the items. Replace them with new items. For information about purchasing wipers, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. TIME FOR...
  • Page 69 Replacing Consumable Parts Press [ ], then [ ]� MAINTENANCE REPLACE WIPER Press [ENTER]� The print-head carriage moves, and then the screen shown in the figure appears. NOW PROCESSING.. OPEN FRONT COVER Open the front cover� FINISHED? Open the maintenance cover� "...
  • Page 70 Replacing Consumable Parts Insert the new wipers� Insert the wipers with the orientation shown in the figure. Front Attach the wipers to the hooks� MEMO Replace the two wipers at the same time. 3� Exit the REPLACE WIPER Mode NOTE Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover and open and close it gently.

  • Page 71: Replacing The Filter

    When the screen displays a message like the one shown below, it is time to replace the item. Replace it with a new item. For information about purchasing filters, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. When a warning beep sounds during filter replacement A warning beep sounds 10 minutes after operation begins.
  • Page 72 Replacing Consumable Parts 2� Replace the Filter NOTE Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover and open and close it gently. Press [ENTER]� The print-head carriage moves, and then the screen shown in the figure appears. NOW PROCESSING.. OPEN FRONT COVER Open the front cover�...
  • Page 73 Replacing Consumable Parts Insert a new filter� Insert the filter holder of the carriage mist fan� Insert the holder firmly so that there is no space in the positions indicated by (1) and (2). Front Check that there is no space. Side Tighten the screw�...
  • Page 74 Replacing Consumable Parts Attach the maintenance cover� " Perform the steps in the reverse order as shown in “8. Open the maintenance cover. ” (p. 54) 3� Exit the REPLACE FILTER Mode NOTE Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover and open and close it gently. Close the front cover�...

  • Page 75: When Moving The Unit

    80%RH (with no condensation). Failure to do so may result in breakdown. • Handle the machine with care when moving it, keeping it level (not tilted at an angle) and preventing it from striking other objects. • For transportation of this machine, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Procedure Prepare SOL INK cleaning cartridges (7) Clean the print heads�...
  • Page 76 When Moving the Unit Remove the stored retainers� Screws Screws Secure the print heads and the flat table in place� The machine is now ready to be moved. Attach the maintenance cover� " Perform the steps in the reverse order as shown in “8. Open the maintenance cover. ” (p. 54) Move the machine as soon as possible�...

  • Page 77: Chapter 3 Appendix

    Chapter 3 Appendix Menu List � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 76 Main Menu .

  • Page 78: Menu List

    Menu List Main Menu Press [MENU]. MENU PRESET LOAD PRESET LOAD DEFAULT LOAD NAME40 PRESET SAVE SET NAME SAVE NAME1 SAVE SET NAME NAME40 MENU DETAIL SETTING ADJUST BI-DIR TEST PRINT ADJUST BI-DIR SIMPLE SETTING SIMPLE SETTING ADJUST BI-DIR DETAIL SETTING DETAIL SETTING TEST PRINT DETAIL SETTING...
  • Page 79 Menu List SUB MENU FULL WIDTH S FULL WIDTH S FULL SUB MENU CLEARANCE MODE CLEARANCE MODE CANCEL RE-ADJ. SUB MENU PRT CONTINUE PRT CONTINUE ENABLE DISABLE SUB MENU MIST CATCHER MIST CATCHER SUB MENU PERIODIC CL. PERIODIC CL. NONE 10min SUB MENU STATUS LIGHT...
  • Page 80 Menu List SUB MENU MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CLEANING MAINTENANCE REPLACE WIPER MAINTENANCE REPLACE FILTER MAINTENANCE DRAIN BOTTLE MENU SYSTEM INFO. MODEL SYSTEM INFO. MODEL LEF-XXX SYSTEM INFO. SERIAL NO. SERIAL NO. XXXXXXXX SYSTEM INFO. ECO-UV XXXXXXX SYSTEM INFO. FIRMWARE FIRMWARE Ver.X.XX SYSTEM INFO.

  • Page 81: Function Menu

    Menu List Function Menu Press [FUNCTION]. FUNCTION CLEANING CLEANING TEST PRINT (*1) CLEANING NORMAL CL. NORMAL CL. 　　AB CLEANING MEDIUM CL. MEDIUM CL. 　　AB CLEANING POWERFUL CL. POWERFUL CL. 　　AB FUNCTION PRINT AREA PRINT AREA PREVIEW (*1) (*1) FUNCTION UV SCANNING (*1) (*1) Not displayed if the setup of media is not completed (when [SETUP] is off or flashing).

  • Page 82: Read This Section Whenever You Face A

    Read This Section Whenever You Face a Problem (FAQ) Printer Does Not Run Problem Items to check Action Page Switch on the printer's main power, and then press • "STEP 1: Turning the Is the power switched on? the sub power switch and make sure the sub power Power On"...
  • Page 83 RIP specifies the IP address set on the machine, that the settings have no typing errors, and for other such problems. • "Roland VersaWorks Did the software RIP exit Make sure the software RIP is running correctly, and Dual Installation abnormally? then switch the sub power switch off and back on.

  • Page 84: Attractive Printing Is Impossible

    Read This Section Whenever You Face a Problem (FAQ) Attractive Printing Is Impossible Problem Items to check Action Page • "STEP 3: Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning" (First Step Guide) • “Medium and Powerful Cleaning” (p. 49) Carry out a printing test and make sure no dot Do the print heads show drop-out occurs.
  • Page 85 Read This Section Whenever You Face a Problem (FAQ) Problem Items to check Action Page • "3. Insert the Ink Did you shake the ink Shake new ink cartridges 50 times (about 15 Cartridges for the cartridges before installing seconds) before you install them. Respective Colors"...

  • Page 86: The Print Heads Do Not Move

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

  • Page 87: Handling Messages And Error Messages

    Handling Messages and Error Messages A Message Appears These are the main messages that appear on the machine's display to prompt correct operation. They do not indicate any errors. Follow the prompts and take action accordingly. Message Explanation Action Page Replace the ink cartridge Only a small amount of ink 1　2 ■3 ■...
  • Page 88 Handling Messages and Error Messages Message Explanation Action Page • “Setting the Height of the During printing, the media Media Manually” (p. 9) came into contact with the • “Changing the Print Area” gap sensor, but [CLEARANCE After verifying the message, (p.

  • Page 89: An Error Message Appears

    This section describes the error messages that may appear on the machine's display and how to take action to remedy the problem. If the action described here does not correct the problem or if an error message not described here appears, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Message...
  • Page 90 After you switch off the power, inform your SERVICE CALL **** that must be performed authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer of the number that appeared by a service technician is on the display screen. required.

  • Page 91: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Dimensional Drawings Dimensions Signal Tower location M8 type × 2 Unit: mm Flat Table Dimensions 32-M4 tap Cannot be used ø4 hole 3-4 x 6 long hole Unit: mm Chapter 3 Appendix...

  • Page 92: Number Label

    Main Specifications Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Label Serial number This is required when you seek maintenance, servicing, or support. Never peel off the label. Power ratings Use an electrical outlet that meets the requirements for voltage, frequency, and amperage given here. Specifications and Diagrams for the External Expansion Terminal External Controller Connector • General-purpose I/O interface...
  • Page 93 Main Specifications Output specifications Output: Open collector Output terminal Output capacity: 10 mA max. GND EXT Input specifications +24 V Power supply voltage: 24 V ± 10% Input current: 10 mA or less 3�3 K Input terminal Connector for an External Deodorizer Compliant plug Only use three-contact type plugs of the size shown below.
  • Page 94 Main Specifications Signal Tower Connector Pin assignment Signal name Description +24 V Power supply for the light, 50 mA max. ERROR MotorError, ProtectMotorError, or temperature error. READY Setup is complete and printing can start. When flashing, printing is paused. BUSY Printing.

  • Page 95: Specification Table

    Power cord, RIP & PRINT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE, user documentation, pad trays, Included items etc. *1 ,*2 • Media type: Media specified by Roland DG Corp. • Temperature: 23°C (73°F), humidity: 50% • Media must be loaded correctly. • Excluding expansion/contraction of the media • Assumes all correction and adjustment functions of the machine have been used properly.
  • Page 96 Main Specifications • Operating environment Humidity Use the machine in an (no condensation) operating environment within this range. (°C) Temperature Chapter 3 Appendix...
  • Page 100 R2-161209...

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