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Roland VersaSTUDIO BN-20 Switching Manual

Eco-sol max 3 ink switching method
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This manual explains how to switch the ink being used from ECO-SOL MAX ink (hereinafter called MAX ink) to ECO-SOL MAX 3
ink (hereinafter called MAX 3 ink).
To prevent the ink from mixing, perform operations according to the procedures given in this manual.
* The colors that can be switched to MAX 3 ink are cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. Colors with MAX 3 ink are different
than with MAX ink.
* For white and metallic silver, use ECO-SOL MAX 2 ink (hereinafter called MAX 2 ink). Colors with MAX 2 ink are different than
with MAX ink.
 To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product's performance, please be sure to read through
this manual completely and store it in a safe location.
 Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibited.
 The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
 The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible. If you find any misprints or errors,
please inform us.
 Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage that may occur through use of this
product, regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product.
 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.
Ink Switching Method
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ECO-SOL MAX
ECO-SOL MAX3

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  • Page 1  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 2: Table Of Contents

    Appendix ........................... 23 When Driver Installation Is Impossible ..........................23  In this operation manual, excluding the case where "Roland VersaWorks" is shown on the computer screen, "Roland VersaWorks" is written as "VersaWorks."  Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Overall Flow Preparation before Operations STEP 1: Checking the Package Contents (P. 4) STEP 2: Checking the Necessary Files (P. 4) STEP 3: Writing a Memo with the VersaWorks Settings (P. 4) Switching the Ink STEP 1: Updating the BN-20 Driver (P. 5) STEP 2: Updating the Utility (P.

  • Page 4: Preparation Before Operations

    (In the "Firmware" folder) VersaWorks updater LocalUpdater.exe (Ver. 5.5.0 or later) (In the "Roland VersaWorks local updater" folder) If the above files are not present, download them from the following URL. http://www.rolanddg.com/ecosolmax3 STEP 3: Writing a Memo with the VersaWorks Settings Important As the final step when you switch the ink, update VersaWorks to a version that supports MAX 3 ink.

  • Page 5: Switching The Ink

    Switching the Ink STEP 1: Updating the BN-20 Driver Uninstall the current BN-20 driver.  Log on to Windows as the "Administrator" or a member of the "Administrators" group.  Turn off the printer unit by switching off the sub power followed by the main power. ...
  • Page 6 Switching the Ink  Windows Vista/7/8/8.1 Select [Roland BN DRIVER [BN-20]], and then click [Uninstall]. Windows XP Select [Roland BN DRIVER [BN-20]], and then click [Remove].  If a deletion confirmation message appears, click [Yes]. If a [User Account Control] window appears, click [Yes].
  • Page 7 Switching the Ink  Select [Uninstall]. Check that "Roland BN-20" is displayed under [Model], and then click [Start].  If a window prompting you to restart the computer appears, click [Yes]. Restarting the computer finishes the driver uninstallation procedure. Install the new BN-20 driver.
  • Page 8 Switching the Ink Windows Vista/7 When the screen shown in the figure is displayed, click [Install this driver software anyway]. Windows XP When the screen shown in the figure is displayed, click [Continue Anyway].  Turn on the printer unit by switching on the sub power followed by the main power. ...
  • Page 9 Select "Install the software automati- cally" and then click [Next]. Click [Finish]. If the following window is displayed during installation Click [Continue Anyway]. Remove the Roland Software Package DVD-ROM from the computer, and then click [Back] to redo the process from the previous screen.

  • Page 10: Step 2: Updating The Utility

    Switching the Ink STEP 2: Updating the Utility Procedure  Right-click (the utility icon) in the task tray, and then click [Exit]. This exits the utility.  Double-click the downloaded BN-20 Utility [Updater.exe] file.  Click [Next]. Updating starts. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the update.

  • Page 11: Step 4: Ink Path Cleaning

    Switching the Ink STEP 4: Ink Path Cleaning Procedure  Double-click [BN-20_MAXtoMAX3.exe] in the "Driver" folder that you have downloaded.  Click [Ink changeover].  Carefully read the information on the screen, and then click [Next]. Next, follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the operations.

  • Page 12: Step 5: Cleaning Of The Periphery Of The Print Heads (Manual Cleaning)

     Never use any implements other than the included cleaning sticks. Cotton swabs or other lint-producing items may dam- age the print heads. If you use up the cleaning sticks, purchase new ones from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.

  • Page 13: Step 6: Replacing The Wiper And Felt Wiper

    Switching the Ink STEP 6: Replacing the Wiper and Felt Wiper CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions. Failure to observe these instructions may cause the machine to move suddenly, resulting in injury.

  • Page 14: Step 7: Filling The Printer With New Ink

    Switching the Ink STEP 7: Filling the Printer with New Ink Procedure  Before you insert the new ink cartridge for each color, gently shake the cartridge.  Follow the on-screen instructions to set in place new ink cartridges. For white and metallic silver, continue using MAX 2 ink cartridges.

  • Page 15: Step 10: Updating Versaworks

    Click [Initialize Application] for Roland VersaWorks. Windows Vista/7 Click the [Start] ( ) menu. Click [All Programs] (or [Programs]) > [Roland VersaWorks] > [Initialize Application].  When the screen shown in the figure is displayed, click [Yes]. ECO-SOL MAX 3 Ink Switching Method...
  • Page 16 Switching the Ink Reconnect a printer that has been switched to MAX 3 ink to VersaWorks.  Start VersaWorks. The [Printer Settings] screen will appear.  Set [IP Address] to the IP address of the printer that has been switched to MAX 3 ink. ...
  • Page 17 Switching the Ink When a printer that does not use MAX 3 ink is connected to VersaWorks Temporarily delete the printer that has been switched to MAX 3 ink from VersaWorks.  Start VersaWorks.  When the screen shown in the figure is displayed, click [OK].
  • Page 18 Switching the Ink Reconnect a printer that has been switched to MAX 3 ink to VersaWorks.  Click  Set [IP Address] to the IP address of the printer that was temporarily deleted (the printer that has been switched to MAX 3 ink). ...

  • Page 19: Important: Changes And Precautions After Switching The Ink

    Important: Changes and Precautions after Switching the Ink Change: When to Perform Manual Cleaning When using MAX 3 ink, you have to perform manual cleaning at different times than with the conventional ink. * This manual cleaning is explained in "Manual Cleaning of Print Head" in the user's manual of the printer that you are using.

  • Page 20: Daily Precautions

    If you know that you will not use the machine for a prolonged period, follow the procedure below to replace the drain cartridge. For information about purchasing drain cartridges, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Do not reuse drain cartridges. Doing so makes it impossible to manage the amount of discharged fluid, which may overflow.
  • Page 21 Important: Changes and Precautions after Switching the Ink Procedure  Remove the drain cartridge.  Insert a new drain cartridge.  When the dialog box shown on the left is displayed, click [Yes]. Dispose of discharged fluid properly, in accordance with the laws in effect in your locale. Discharged fluid is flammable and contains toxic ingredients.

  • Page 22: When Operations Are Interrupted

    When Operations Are Interrupted Actions When the Cleaning/Wiper Replacement Operation Is Interrupted  STEP 5: Cleaning of the Periphery of the Print Heads (Manual Cleaning)  STEP 6: Replacing the Wiper and Felt Wiper If you interrupt the above operations partway through the procedure, you cannot continue the operations with the proce- dures in this manual.

  • Page 23: Appendix

    Appendix When Driver Installation Is Impossible If you have canceled installation or if the installation wizard does not appear when the USB cable is connected, follow the procedure below. (On computers with an operating system of Windows 7 or later, if procedure A does not solve your problem, perform procedure B.) Windows 8/8.1 (procedure A) 1.
  • Page 24 Appendix Windows 7 (procedure B) 1. If the [Found New Hardware] wizard appears, click [Cancel] to close it. 2. Click the [Start] menu, and then right-click [Computer]. Click [Properties]. 3. Click [Device Manager]. The [User Account Control] window appears. Click [Continue]. [Device Manager] appears. 4.
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