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Roland SOLJET PRO4 XR-640 Manual

Eco-sol max3 ink switching method
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About this Manual
This manual explains how to switch the ink being used from ECO-SOL MAX 2 ink (hereinafter called MAX 2 ink) to ECO-SOL
MAX 3 ink (hereinafter called MAX 3 ink).*
To prevent the MAX 2 ink and the MAX 3 ink from mixing, perform operations according to the procedures given in this manual.
* The ink colors that can be switched are cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan, light magenta, and light black. For white
and metallic silver, continue using MAX 2 ink cartridges.
* When using seven colors (CMYKLcLmLk), continue using the cleaning cartridge dedicated for ECO-SOL MA X 2 ink (ESL4-CL).
* Colors with MAX 3 ink are different than with MAX 2 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
ECO-SOL MAX2
ECO-SOL MAX3

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  • Page 1  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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    When the Message "CANCELED FOR MOTOR PROTECTION" Is Displayed .............23 When the Cleaning/Wiper Replacement Operation Is Interrupted ................23  In this operation manual, excluding the case where "Roland VersaWorks" is shown on the computer screen, "Roland VersaWorks" is written as "VersaWorks."...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Overall Flow Preparation before Operations STEP 1: Checking the Package Contents (P. 4 ) STEP 2: Checking the Replacement Cartridges (P. 4 ) STEP 3: Checking the Necessary Files (P. 5 ) STEP 4: Writing a Memo with the VersaWorks Settings (P. 5 ) Switching the Ink STEP 1: Updating the Printer Unit Firmware (P.

  • Page 4: Preparation Before Operations

    Preparation before Operations STEP 1: Checking the Package Contents This kit contains the following items. Make sure they are all present and accounted for. Items used during ink switching Cleaning sticks Tweezer (1) Gloves (1 set) Wiper (1) Felt wiper (1) Drain bottles (2) Drain funnel (1) Items used after ink switching (not used during ink switching)

  • Page 5: Step 3: Checking The Necessary Files

    Check that the following files are present.  Firmware: PRO4Firm170.exe (in the "Firmware" folder)  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.

  • Page 6: Switching The Ink

    Switching the Ink STEP 1: Updating the Printer Unit Firmware Use the file that you have downloaded to update the firmware of the printer unit to a version that supports MAX 3 ink. For the update method, refer to "readme.pdf," the file that you downloaded at the same time as the firmware. STEP 2: Switching the Ink Display the [CHANGE INK SET] menu.
  • Page 7 Switching the Ink  Install the drain bottle.  Press  Remove all the currently inserted ink cartridges.  Before you insert the new ink cartridge for each color, gently shake the cartridge.  Set in place new ink cartridges. For white and metallic silver, continue using MAX 2 ink cartridges.

  • Page 8: Step 3: 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 9 Switching the Ink  Remove the left cover. Remove the screws, lift the cover in the direction indicated by and then pull the cover out in the direction indicated by Preparations are complete when this screen appears.  Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity.
  • Page 10 Switching the Ink  Clean the locations shown in the following figure. Exercise special care in cleaning off any accumulated ink. You can make the accumulated ink easier to clean off by ap- plying cleaning liquid to cleaning locations , and , and then wiping these locations off with the cleaning stick.

  • Page 11: Step 4: Replacing The Wiper And Felt Wiper

    Switching the Ink  Press  Attach the right cover. Lower the cover in the direction indicated by in order to catch the cover on the hook, and then lower the cover in the direction indicated by You will open the cover again later in the procedure, so there is no need to fix the cover in place with screws.
  • Page 12 Switching the Ink  Insert a new wiper. Place the inclined end on the back side. If the wiper is installed with the incorrect orientation, appropriate cleaning will not be possible. Place the inclined end on the back side.  Attach the part to the hooks.
  • Page 13 Switching the Ink  Detach the old felt wiper. Disconnect the hooks. Pull up and out. Using the tweezers to press on the hook in the hole on the wiper makes it easier to remove the wiper. Hook  Insert a new felt wiper. ...

  • Page 14: Step 5: Bidirectional Printing Correction

    Switching the Ink  Attach the right cover. Lower the cover in the direction indicated by in order to catch the cover on the hook, and then lower the cover in the direction indicated by . Finally, fix the cover in place with the screws. ...

  • Page 15: Step 7: Updating Versaworks

    When only a printer that has been switched to MAX 3 ink is connected to VersaWorks Initialize VersaWorks.  Windows VISTA/7 Click the [Start] ( ) menu. Click [All Programs] (or [Programs]) > [Roland VersaWorks] > [Initialize Application]. Windows 8 Right-click in the [Start] screen. Click [All apps]. Click [Initialize Application] for VersaWorks.
  • 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  If there are multiple printers that have been switched to MAX 3 ink, click     Repeat steps , and to reconnect to these printers that have been switched to MAX 3 ink.  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: Manual Cleaning Required after Daily Operations Finish When using MAX 3 ink, you have to perform manual cleaning after daily operations. Also, the locations to clean during this manual cleaning differ from those prior to switching to MAX 3 ink. * This manual cleaning is explained in "Manual Cleaning of Print Head"...

  • Page 20: Change: Cleaning Locations During Manual Cleaning

    Important: Changes and Precautions after Switching the Ink Change: Cleaning Locations During Manual Cleaning Clean the locations indicated in the following figure when performing manual cleaning after switching to MAX 3 ink. Exercise special care in wiping off any accumulated ink. You can make the accumulated ink easier to clean off by applying cleaning liquid to the cleaning locations, and then wiping these locations off with the cleaning stick.

  • Page 21: Daily Precautions

    Important: Changes and Precautions after Switching the Ink Daily Precautions Do not leave the front cover and the left and right covers open. Only open the front cover when necessary, such as when setting media. In all other situations, be sure to close the front cover. Be sure to close the left and right covers after performing maintenance.
  • Page 22 Important: Changes and Precautions after Switching the Ink  Attach the emptied drain bottle to the machine once more. Press  Press  Press to go back to the original screen. WARNING Never place discharged fluid or ink near an open flame. Doing so may cause a fire.

  • Page 23: When Operations Are Interrupted

    When Operations Are Interrupted When the Message "CANCELED FOR MOTOR PROTECTION" Is Displayed This message indicates that the machine's operations have been canceled in order to prevent pump motor malfunctions arising from overheating. If this message is displayed, press the sub power switch to turn the sub power off. Then, wait 10 minutes before turning the sub power switch on again.
  • Page 24 DOC-1320 R1-150731...

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