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Summary of Contents for Roland TrueVIS SG2-640
- Page 1 • The specifications of this product and the contents of this operation manual are subject to change without notice. • This manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible. If you find any misprints or errors, please inform Roland DG Corpora- tion.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Regular Maintenance Guide ......................2 1. Introduction................................3 Important Notes on Handling and Use ............................4 Printer ....................................4 Ink Pouches ..................................5 Basic Maintenance Knowledge..............................6 Types and Timing of Maintenance ............................6 Measures When the Printer Is Not in Use for a Prolonged Period ..................7 2. -
Page 3: Regular Maintenance Guide
Regular Maintenance Guide... -
Page 4: Introduction
1. Introduction Important Notes on Handling and Use ....................4 Printer............................4 Ink Pouches........................... 5 Basic Maintenance Knowledge ......................6 Types and Timing of Maintenance....................6 Measures When the Printer Is Not in Use for a Prolonged Period ..........7 1. -
Page 5: 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 6: 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 7: Basic Maintenance Knowledge
• Tray pad When a cutting edge becomes dull Replacing the Blade • Blade • Separating knife Replacing the separating knife *1 Some Roland DG Corporation models refer to this as the "separating knife." RELATED LINKS ・ User's Manual（https://webmanual.rolanddg.com/SG2-640） 1. Introduction... -
Page 8: 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 9: Regular Maintenance
2. Regular Maintenance Cleaning the Machine ..........................9 Cleaning the Media Path....................... 9 Cleaning the Knife Carriage Roller ....................10 Disposing of Discharged Fluid ......................11 Precautions for Disposing of Discharged Fluid................11 If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears..............12 If the Drain Bottle Exceeds Its Capacity Limit ................ -
Page 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15: Daily Print Head Check
Daily Print Head Check 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 16 Daily Print Head Check Perform normal cleaning. Procedure Press [▼] to display the screen shown below. CLEANING NORMAL CL. Press [ENTER] to confirm your entry. The screen shown below appears, and then cleaning starts. The (approximate) remaining time for the proce- dure is displayed on the screen.
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Page 17: 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 18: 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. 16) perform the more forceful "powerful cleaning"... -
Page 19: 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 20: 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 21 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 Manual Cleaning Perform a printing test to check the results. Procedure Load the 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. Missing blocks indicate dot drop-out.
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Page 26: 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 27: 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.
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