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Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for Roland VersaUV LEF2-300

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.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Basic Handling Methods ....................6 1. Basic Information ..............................7 Part Names and Functions................................8 Printer Unit................................... 8 Head refresher ................................... 12 Operation Panel.................................. 14 Display Screen ..................................15 Statuses Indicated by Status Light Color..........................16 Object to Be Printed On................................17 Conditions for Settable Objects to Be Printed On ......................
Page 3 Contents Determining the Maximum Value (Threshold) for Automatic Height Adjustment............. 77 Notes When the Print Surface Is Uneven ........................... 78 Changing the Z-axis (Height) Origin ............................ 79 Print Area Settings ..................................80 Fixing the Base Position of the Print Area .......................... 80 Setting the Print Area Using the Center of the Print Area as the Base Position ..............
Page 4 Contents 1. Introduction................................ 129 Important Notes on Handling and Use ............................130 Printer ....................................130 Ink Cartridges ................................... 131 Basic Maintenance Knowledge..............................132 Types and Timing of Maintenance ........................... 132 Automatic Maintenance Feature and Notes ........................134 Alarm Feature................................... 135 Measures When the Printer Is Not in Use for a Prolonged Period ...................
Page 5 Contents Do the print heads cause dot drop-out? .......................... 234 Are the software RIP settings appropriate?........................234 Is the printer installed in a level and stable location? ...................... 234 Is the printer installed in a location that is not exposed to direct sunlight? ..............234 Is the object to be printed on loaded and set up correctly? ....................
Page 6 Contents TIME FOR FILTER REPLACE..............................246 TIME FOR WIPER REPLACE ............................... 247 TIME FOR MAINTENANCE ..............................247 CANCEL FOR 19℃ LOW TEMPERATURE ........................... 247 Error Messages ..................................248 AREA TOO SMALL CONTINUE? ............................248 PRINT AREA TOO SMALL..............................248 CANCELED FOR TABLE HEIGHT ............................248 CHECK TABLE HEIGHT ...............................
Page 7: Chapter 1 Basic Handling Methods
Chapter 1 Basic Handling Methods...
Page 8: Basic Information
1. Basic Information Part Names and Functions ........................8 Printer Unit ........................... 8 Head refresher..........................12 Operation Panel .......................... 14 Display Screen..........................15 Statuses Indicated by Status Light Color ..................16 Object to Be Printed On ........................17 Conditions for Settable Objects to Be Printed On............... 17 Printable Area ..........................
Page 9: Part Names And Functions
Part Names and Functions Printer Unit Front [a]: Round drain bottle [b]: Square drain bottle Name Function overview Handle Hold this handle to open and close the font cover gently. Front cover Keep this cover closed except when necessary, such as when loading the object to be printed on.
Page 10 Part Names and Functions Name Function overview Carriage fan Spins while printing. UV-LED device Shines the UV light used to cure the ink. Drain bottle Discharged fluid is stored in this bottle. Head gap sensor Detects the height of the object to be printed on. Flat table Table on which the object to be printed on is loaded.
Page 11 Part Names and Functions Rear Name Function overview Main power switch Switch the main power on/off. Power cable port Use this to connect the power cable. Status LED This lights up green when the connection to the network is normal. Activity LED This flashes yellow while data is being received from the network.
Page 12 Part Names and Functions Side Name Function overview Cartridge slots The location where ink cartridges are installed. Alarm lamp location Attach an alarm lamp (sold separately) to the machine here. When a lamp is installed, the connecting parts are contained within the cover. Alarm lamp connector Use this to connect an alarm lamp to the machine.
Page 13: Head Refresher
Part Names and Functions Head refresher Cover closed Cover open Name Function overview Cover Keep the cover closed when the machine is not in use. Sheet retaining cover This cover keeps the head cleaning sheet, used for head refreshing, in place. Cleaning pad A total of eight cleaning pads are provided.
Page 14 Part Names and Functions 1. Basic Information...
Page 15: Operation Panel
Part Names and Functions Operation Panel Part Name Details Notation in this manual Display screen This displays various setting menus and W: 80mm L: 70mm other information. H:100.0mm BUSY BUSY light This lamp lights up during printing and [BUSY] other such operations. TABLE UP key The flat table goes up.
Page 16: Display Screen
Part Names and Functions Display Screen NORMAL CL. PRINT-END BEEP Cursor Displays the setting to be changed. You can move it with the cursor keys. Direction mark You can select settings and switch screens by pressing the cursor keys indicating directions. ENTER mark Press [ENTER] to set the selected setting or execute the processing.
Page 17: Statuses Indicated By Status Light Color
Part Names and Functions Statuses Indicated by Status Light Color The status light colors indicate the following statuses. Status Setup has not been completed. Alternatively, an error that can be recovered from has occurred. The error details are shown on the display screen of the operation panel. Green Printing Yellow...
Page 18: Object To Be Printed On
Object to Be Printed On Conditions for Settable Objects to Be Printed On The conditions for objects to be printed on that can be set in the machine are shown below. LEF2-300 Maximum size Width 800 mm (31.5 in.) Length 360 mm (14.2 in.) Thickness 100 mm (3.94 in.)
Page 19: Printable Area
Object to Be Printed On Printable Area Maximum printable area: Width ( ) 770 mm (30.32 in.) × length ( ) 330 mm (13.00 in.) × thickness ( ) 100 mm (3.94 in.) • The maximum printable area is inside the square holes ( ) on the four corners of the flat table (including these holes).
Page 20: Spacer Table Attachment/Removal (Lef2-300D)
Spacer Table Attachment/Removal (LEF2-300D) Attach or remove the spacer table according to the thickness of the object to be printed on. • Thickness of object to be printed on is 0 to 100 mm (0 to 3.94 in.): Attach • Thickness of object to be printed on is 100 to 200 mm (3.94 to 7.87 in.): Remove The spacer table does not have a suction function.
Page 21 Spacer Table Attachment/Removal (LEF2-300D) Slide the spacer table until it hits the screw. IMPORTANT Move the spacer table slowly to prevent damage to the screw threads. Tighten the rear screws. IMPORTANT Do not touch the head gap sensor. 1. Basic Information...
Page 22 Spacer Table Attachment/Removal (LEF2-300D) Press [▲] to move the flat table backwards about 100 mm (3.94 in). Tighten the front screws. Press and hold [SETUP] to go back to the initial state. 1. Basic Information...
Page 23: Removing The Spacer Table
Spacer Table Attachment/Removal (LEF2-300D) Removing the Spacer Table Sharp components CAUTION Take care to avoid injuries arising from touching the edges of the spacer table and other such sharp com- ponents. Procedure Turn on the sub power. Press [SETUP]. [SETUP] starts to flash. Press [DOWN] and [▼] to move the flat table to the lowest and frontmost (forward) position.
Page 24: Features Of Inks
Features of Inks Features of ECO-UV Inks This printer uses ECO-UV inks. ECO-UV inks are fixed to the object to be printed on instantly by ultraviolet light. This makes it possible to perform printing on objects that are difficult to print on using conventional inks. ECO-UV inks are available in a lineup of six colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, black, white, and gloss).
Page 25: Menu List
Menu List Main Menu Press [MENU]. MENU PRESET PRESET PRESET NAME1 PRESET LOAD LOAD NAME1 LOAD NAME40 PRESET SAVE SAVE NAME1 SAVE NAME40 MENU ADJUST BI-DIR MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU SET AT SETUP SUB MENU SET Z AXIS SET Z AXIS SETTING SETTING THRESHOLD...
Page 26 Menu List SUB MENU PERIODIC CL. PERIODIC CL. (*1) SUB MENU SLEEP INTERVAL SLEEP INTERVAL 15min 15min SETTING SLEEP SETTING EMPTY EMPTY CIR-DISCHARGE SUB MENU MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CLEANING MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE (*2) MAINTENANCE MENU MODEL XX-XXX 1. Basic Information...
Page 27 Menu List XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FIRMWARE Ver. X.XX NETWORK IP ADDRESS IP ADDRESS IP ADDRESS XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX NETWORK SUBNET MASK SUBNET MASK SUBNET MASK XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX NETWORK XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX NETWORK MAC ADDRESS MAC ADDRESS XXXXXXXXXXXX MENU MENU SETTING MENU EMPTY (*1) Displayed when primer is being used.
Page 28: Function Menu
Menu List Function Menu Press [FUNCTION]. (*1) FUNCTION CLEANING CLEANING CLEANING CLEANING CLEANING NORMAL CL. NORMAL CL. CLEANING MEDIUM CL. MEDIUM CL. CLEANING POWERFULL CL. POWERFUL CL. FUNCTION TIMER TIMER DATE DATE 2020/12/25 TIMER TIME 09:23:59 (*1) FUNCTION FUNCTION FUNCTION UV SCANNING (*1) Not displayed if the setup of the object to be printed on is not completed (when [SETUP] is off or flashing).
Page 29: Language And Unit Menu
Menu List Language and Unit Menu Hold down [MENU] and switch on the sub power. MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH 1. Basic Information...
Page 30: Basic Operations
2. Basic Operations Power Supply Operations........................30 Turning the Power On......................... 30 Turning the Power Off......................... 31 Precautions When Operating the Power Supply ................ 32 Sleep Mode (Power-saving Feature) ................... 33 Checks before Operations........................34 LAN (Local Area Network) Settings ..................... 34 Preparing the Cleaning Liquid for Head Refreshing ..............
Page 31: Power Supply Operations
Power Supply Operations Turning the Power On Procedure Close the front cover. Turn on the main power switch. Press the sub power button. IMPORTANT Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover and keep holding it until the cover is completely opened or closed. If you do not open and close the front cover gently, it may break or you may be injured.
Page 32: Turning The Power Off
Power Supply Operations Turning the Power Off Procedure Switch off the sub power whenever printing is finished. The sub power switches off automatically. Turn off the sub power after printing is complete. 2. Basic Operations...
Page 33: Precautions When Operating The Power Supply
Power Supply Operations Precautions When Operating the Power Supply IMPORTANT Always keep the main power switched on. Never switch off the main power. Leaving the main power enables automatic maintenance to be carried out periodically. If the auto- matic maintenance is not carried out, it may result in the breakdown of this machine, such as the breakdown of the print heads. Never switch off the main power or unplug the power cord suddenly while operation is in progress.
Page 34: Sleep Mode (Power-Saving Feature)
Power Supply Operations Sleep Mode (Power-saving Feature) This machine is provided with a power-saving feature that switches to a low-power "sleep mode" when a fixed interval passes with no operation. The factory default for the time after which the machine switches to sleep mode is 30 minutes.
Page 35: Checks Before Operations
Checks before Operations LAN (Local Area Network) Settings Check that you can perform communication through the LAN interface. The LAN is enabled if the status LED ( ) on the LAN connector located on the back of the printer is lit in green. Status LED This indicates the status of the communication function.
Page 36: Preparing The Cleaning Liquid For Head Refreshing
Checks before Operations Preparing the Cleaning Liquid for Head Refreshing IMPORTANT • Before performing this work, read the labels on the cleaning liquid for head refreshing bottle and on the bottle for head refresh- ing and follow the precautions listed there. •...
Page 37 Checks before Operations IMPORTANT • Wipe away any cleaning liquid that adheres to the area around the bottle or the work table. • Wipe away the small amount of cleaning liquid that remains in the cup, and then store it so that dust does not get inside. •...
Page 38: Preventing Sedimentation In Inks
Checks before Operations Preventing Sedimentation in Inks The precipitation of the ingredients in the ink disables printing in normal color. So that the ink mixes well, shake the ink cartridge horizontally with a stroke length of around 5 cm (2 in.) from each end of the ink cartridge. •...
Page 39: Chapter 2 Output Method
Chapter 2 Output Method...
Page 40: Printing Operations
1. Printing Operations Printing method ........................... 40 Checking the Daily Workflow...................... 40 Three Checks before Printing...................... 42 Step1: Preparing for the Start of Daily Operations ..............45 Step 2: Start Printing........................57 Step 3: Head Refreshing after Daily Operations ................. 64 Pausing and Canceling Printing ......................
Page 41: Printing Method
Printing method Checking the Daily Workflow This section explains the basic workflow of daily operations. Performing appropriate maintenance at the correct times can help prevent malfunction as well as bring out the full potential of this machine. 1. Printing Operations...
Page 42 Printing method Work start Mix white ink Turn on the sub power Any dot drop-out or dot displace- ment? Normal cleaning Work start Any dot drop-out or dot displace- ment? Head refresh Any dot drop-out or dot displace- ment? During work Normal cleaning Any dot drop-out or dot displace-...
Page 43: Three Checks Before Printing
Printing method Three Checks before Printing 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 44 Printing method Print heads Data area Object to be printed on Margin: 40 mm (1.57 in.) or more Less than 2 mm (78.7 mil) in height difference from the actual print surface • When considering a jig, also consider that a hole will be drilled in the jig and the head refresher will be attach‐ ed on top of the jig.
Page 45 Printing method When not using the spacer table with the LEF2-300D: 155 mm (6.1 in.) • Jigs for which head refreshing is not possible with the jig installed Jig that is taller than the head refresher Jig that makes the head refresher installation position 55 mm (2.2 in.) or 155 mm (6.1 in.) or more higher than the standard position RELATED LINKS...
Page 46: Step1: Preparing For The Start Of Daily Operations
Printing method Step1: Preparing for the Start of Daily Operations Perform a printing test to ensure no dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs. If dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs, clean the print heads (normal cleaning). Turn on the sub power. Turn on the sub power to begin the day's work.
Page 47 Printing method Set the machine so that the print area is set each time the media is set up. Prevent printing in the incorrect position by specifying the print area each time before setting up the object to be printed on. MEMO To print in the same position repeatedly, specify "DISABLE"...
Page 48 Printing method Set the lower-right corner of the object to be printed on to the base printing position. Set the base printing 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. Print area setup can be performed with the front cover open.
Page 49 Printing method Attach the object to be printed on for the printing test. Attach the object to be printed on for the printing test. Use paper for testing (width 110 mm (4.33 in.) × length 70 mm (2.76 in.) or more), not the object that will actually be printed on. Procedure Check that the following screen is displayed.
Page 50 Printing method Close the front cover. RELATED LINKS ・ P. 72 "Setting the Suction Function" ・ P. 19 "Attaching the Spacer Table" 1. Printing Operations...
Page 51 Printing method The height of the object to be printed on is detected automatically. The height of the object to be printed on is automatically detected, and the print heads are adjusted to the appro- priate height for printing. Procedure Press [SETUP].
Page 52 Printing method Set the print area. Set the print area for the printing test. For a printing test, set the print area with a "WIDTH" of 110 mm (4.3 in.) or more and a "LENGTH" of 70 mm (2.8 in.) or more. An error will occur and printing tests cannot be performed if the area is smaller than this.
Page 53 Printing method Press [ENTER]. The print area is specified. Print heads return to the standby position. Make sure the "W" (width), "L" (length), and "H" (height) values on the menu screen are as intended. W:110mm L: 70mm H:100.0mm MEMO • If you want to use the print area specified here for the next printing operation, switch "SET AT SETUP" ( Omitting the Setting of ) to "DISABLE."...
Page 54 Printing method Perform a printing test. Before you carry out actual printing, perform a printing test to ensure no dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs. Procedure Before the start of daily operations, remove just the white ink cartridge, shake it 50 times (about 20 seconds), and then reinsert it.
Page 55 Printing method If you have opened the front cover, close it. If no dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs, this operation is finished. Press [FUNCTION] to go back to the original screen. MEMO When performing printing tests successively, you can select "FEED" (vertical printing) or "SCAN" (horizontal printing) as the print position for the second and later tests in comparison to the first test.
Page 56 Printing method Perform normal cleaning. If, after viewing the results of the printing test, dot drop-out or dot displacement is still present, perform normal cleaning. Procedure Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. CLEANING NORMAL CL. Check for the group with dot drop-out or dot displacement by viewing the results of the printing test. Missing blocks indicate dot drop-out.
Page 57 Printing method Press [◀] twice. Display the printing test menu. TEST PRINT Press [▲] several times to display the screen shown below. It is difficult to check the white ink if the paper for use in the printing test is white. We recommend printing on transparent paper.
Page 58: Step 2: Start Printing
Printing method Step 2: Start Printing Attach the object to be printed on. With the LEF2-300D, height detection is not possible if the spacer table is not used and an object to be printed on with a thickness of 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less is loaded. For objects to be printed on with a thickness of 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less, use the spacer table.
Page 59 Printing method The height of the object to be printed on is detected automatically. The height of the object to be printed on is automatically detected, and the print heads are adjusted to the appro- priate height for printing. Procedure Press [SETUP].
Page 60 Printing method Set the print area. Procedure Press [▲], [▼], [▶] or [◀] when the following screen appears. SCAN: 0.0mm FEED: 0.0mm The flat table and the print heads move so that the pointer points at the previously set printing base posi- tion.
Page 61 Printing method Close the front cover when it is open. Press [ENTER]. The print area is specified. Print heads return to the standby position. Make sure the "W" (width), "L" (length), and "H" (height) values on the menu screen are as intended. W:508mm L:330mm H:100.0mm MEMO...
Page 62 Printing method Load the print area into VersaWorks. Procedure Start VersaWorks. Check that: • VersaWorks Dual connects to the machine. • The machine's status is "Ready to Start Printing." Click for the queue folder that you want to use. The [Queue Properties] window appears. Click [Get Media Width].
Page 63 Printing method Perform printing. Procedure Click [File], [Add Job to Queue Folder] to select the queue folder to use. The file opening screen is displayed. Select the printing data to add to the job list, and then click [Open]. The selected data is displayed in the job list. To add more jobs, repeat step 1, 2. MEMO You can add jobs to the job list directly by dragging the icon for the printing data to the queue folder's job list.
Page 64 Printing method Display on the VersaWorks screen Actual print orientation When the printing position is adjusted, click [OK]. Click Printing starts. When the printing ends, the screen shown below appears on the display screen of the printer. FINISHED PRINT When this screen is displayed, no data is accepted from the computer. MEMO If [PRT CONTINUE] is set to "ENABLE", the screen shown in the figure ( ) does...
Page 65: Step 3: Head Refreshing After Daily Operations
Printing method Step 3: Head Refreshing after Daily Operations Head refreshing is an important operation that prevents clogging of the print heads. Refresh the heads: • After daily operations. • When the message "DO HEAD REFRESH" appears. • When dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs. •...
Page 66 Printing method Press [▶] to display the screen shown below. CLEANING HEAD REFRESH Press [ENTER]. When the following screen is displayed, open the front cover. SET HEAD REFRESHER Check that nothing has been placed on top of the flat table. If any objects to be printed on or jigs to which the head refresher cannot be attached are present, remove these items.
Page 67 Printing method Attach the head cleaning sheet to the head refresher. Open the sheet retaining cover. Place the head cleaning sheet on the wiping part of the head refresher. Place the sheet so that it is aligned with the front position aligning tab (A) and its corners are inside the L-shaped marks.
Page 68 Quickly dispose of used head cleaning sheets. Leaving a used head cleaning sheet inside the machine may lead to the machine's painting peeling off. To purchase head cleaning sheets, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer or visit our website ( https:// www.rolanddg.co.jp/...
Page 69 • Cleaning pads cannot be used if they are severely deformed (warped or tilted) or are coming free of the unit. Replace the cleaning pad unit. For information on replacement, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. Remove the head refresher and the head refresher spacer (if it has been attached).
Page 70: Pausing And Canceling Printing
Pausing and Canceling Printing You can pause and cancel printing before it finishes. Pausing and Resuming Printing IMPORTANT We do not recommend resuming printing because horizontal stripes are produced at the place where printing was paused. Procedure Press [PAUSE] before printing finishes. Printing pauses.
Page 71: Chapter 3 Optimizing Quality And Efficiency
Chapter 3 Optimizing Quality and Efficiency...
Page 72: Optimizing The Setup Method
1. Optimizing the Setup Method Suction Function Setting ........................72 Setting the Suction Function....................... 72 Adjusting the Height ..........................73 Setting the Height of the Object to Be Printed On Manually............73 Adjusting the Distance between the Object to Be Printed On and the Print Heads....75 Enabling Automatic Height Adjustment during Printing.............
Page 73: Suction Function Setting
Suction Function Setting Setting the Suction Function The flat table suctions the object to be printed on to make it hard to move and easy to load. This function is espe- cially effective when the object to be printed on is thin and light. Point The LEF2-300D spacer table does not have a suction function.
Page 74: Adjusting The Height
Adjusting the Height Setting the Height of the Object to Be Printed On Manually This section explains how to manually set the height of the object to be printed on. This is suited to the case when you do not want the head gap sensor to come in contact with the object to be printed on and the case when you want to set the distance between the heads and the object to be printed on.
Page 75 Adjusting the Height Pressing [ENTER] on this screen starts automatic height detection. During automatic detection, the head gap sensor comes into contact with the object to be printed on. If you do not want to perform automatic detection, press [◀] to return to the original screen.
Page 76: Adjusting The Distance Between The Object To Be Printed On And The Print Heads
Adjusting the Height Adjusting the Distance between the Object to Be Printed On and the Print Heads If the height (thickness) of the object to be printed on varies or if the object to be printed on is lifted or warped during printing, the object to be printed on might come into contact with the print heads.
Page 77: Enabling Automatic Height Adjustment During Printing
Adjusting the Height Enabling Automatic Height Adjustment during Printing This setting allows the height to be readjusted automatically to continue printing even when the object to be print- ed on moves out of position or lifts up and comes into contact with the head gap sensor during printing. This function is effective when using objects that cannot be reprinted on.
Page 78: Determining The Maximum Value (Threshold) For Automatic Height Adjustment
Adjusting the Height Determining the Maximum Value (Threshold) for Automatic Height Adjustment You can set the maximum value (the threshold) to use when automatically adjusting the height of the table during printing. This setting is only enabled when "CLEARANCE MODE" is set to "RE-ADJ". Procedure Press [MENU].
Page 79: Notes When The Print Surface Is Uneven
Adjusting the Height Notes When the Print Surface Is Uneven This machine can also print on uneven surfaces. However, remember the following points for the height setting. The gap between the "highest position of the object to be printed on" ( ) and the "lowest position of the print surface"...
Page 80: Changing The Z-Axis (Height) Origin
Adjusting the Height Changing the Z-axis (Height) Origin You can select whether to set the origin of the Z axis (which indicates the distance in the height direction) to the lowest or highest position on the Z axis. Procedure Press [MENU]. Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below.
Page 81: Print Area Settings
Print Area Settings Fixing the Base Position of the Print Area You can use a positioning jig to fix the lower right corner of the flat table or spacer table as the base position (home position) of the print area. MEMO The positioning jig has a correct orientation for use.
Page 82: Setting The Print Area Using The Center Of The Print Area As The Base Position
Print Area Settings Setting the Print Area Using the Center of the Print Area as the Base Position Set the machine so that the print area is set each time before setting up the media. Prevent printing in the incorrect position by specifying the print area before setting up the object to be printed on. Procedure Press [MENU].
Page 83 Print Area Settings Set the base printing position to the center of the print area. Set the base printing position (home position) in the center of the print area. This setting method is appropriate when clear specification of the print area is difficult or when the print site is curved or uneven. Print area setup can be performed with the front cover open.
Page 84 Print Area Settings Attach the object to be printed on. Point With the LEF2-300D, height detection is not possible if the spacer table is not used and an object to be printed on with a thickness of 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less is loaded. For objects to be printed on with a thickness of 100 mm (3.94 in.) or less, use the spacer table. IMPORTANT Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover and open and close it gently.
Page 85 Print Area Settings The height of the object to be printed on is detected automatically. The height of the object to be printed on is automatically detected, and the print heads are adjusted to the appro- priate height for printing. Procedure Press [SETUP].
Page 86 Print Area Settings Set the print area. For a printing test, set the print area with a "WIDTH" of 110 mm (4.3 in.) or more and a "LENGTH" of 70 mm (2.8 in.) or more. An error will occur and printing tests cannot be performed if the area is smaller than this. Procedure Press [▲], [▼], [▶] or [◀] when the following screen appears.
Page 87 Print Area Settings W:508mm L:330mm H:100.0mm MEMO • If you want to use the print area specified here for the next printing operation, switch "SET AT SETUP" ( Omitting the Setting of ) to "DISABLE". With this setting, you can set up the object to be printed on without setting the print the Print Area(P.
Page 88: Changing Just The Base (Home) Position
Print Area Settings Changing Just the Base (Home) Position You can change just the base (home) position for each printing operation. Even if you change the base position, the diagonal position does not change, so the "WIDTH" and "LENGTH" values are changed according to the change to the base position.
Page 89 Print Area Settings Change the base (home) position. Procedure Press [FUNCTION]. Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. FUNCTION CHANGE ORIGIN Press [ENTER]. Press [▲], [▼], [▶] or [◀] when the following screen appears. SCAN: 0.0mm FEED: 0.0mm The flat table and the print heads move so that the pointer points at the previously set printing base posi- tion.
Page 90: Optimizing The Printing Quality
2. Optimizing the Printing Quali- Using the Correction Functions......................90 Bidirectional Adjustment ......................90 Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing (Simple) ..........90 Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely (Detailed)....... 92 Preventing Ink Discharge Defects......................94 Preventing Soiling of the Object to Be Printed On and Dot Drop-out ........94 Reducing Ink Mist (Ink Spatter)....................
Page 91: Using The Correction Functions
Using the Correction Functions Bidirectional Adjustment With this machine, 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 92 Using the Correction Functions Press [◀] or [▲] to display the screen shown below. ADJUST BI-DIR ＴＥＳＴ　ＰＲＩＮＴ Press [ENTER]. Printing of the test pattern starts. Check the test pattern to see whether the correction was successful. Check that the misalignment is minimized for the two vertical lines indicated by " "...
Page 93: Correcting For Misalignment In Bidirectional Printing More Precisely (Detailed)
Using the Correction Functions Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely (Detailed) This adjustment is necessary in the following situation. • When the print quality is not improved by performing the "ADJUST BI-DIR SIMPLE SETTING" operation ( Correct- ing for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing (Simple)(P. 90) MEMO You must perform this adjustment to match the object to be printed on.
Page 94 Using the Correction Functions NO.1 NO.4 NO.3 NO.2 NO.1 Set the correction values from "H1" to "H4." Press [◀] or [▶] to select a value from H1 to H4. Press [▲] or [▼] to select the correction value. When you have finished setting the correction values, press [ENTER]. The screen shown below appears again.
Page 95: Preventing Ink Discharge Defects
Preventing Ink Discharge Defects Preventing Soiling of the Object to Be Printed On and Dot Drop-out Removing the ink buildup on the print head surface before or during printing prevents soiling of the object to be printed on, dot drop-out, and dot displacement. In the following cases, ink tends to collect on the surface of the print heads.
Page 96: Reducing Ink Mist (Ink Spatter)
Preventing Ink Discharge Defects Reducing Ink Mist (Ink Spatter) Under some printing 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 97: Preventing Primer Dot Drop-Out
Preventing Ink Discharge Defects Preventing Primer Dot Drop-out This cleaning prevents dot drop-out for printers equipped with primer. When data that includes primer or white is printed, cleaning is performed if the time that has elapsed since the last cleaning operation exceeds the set time. This cleaning function can only be used when you are using primer (the ink type is ECO-UV4 CMYKPrGlWW).
Page 98: Improving Ink Adhesion
Improving Ink Adhesion Additional UV Lamp Illumination after Printing 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 99: Optimizing Work Efficiency
3. Optimizing Work Efficiency Using the Preset Function ........................99 Saving the Current Settings in Presets ..................99 Load a Preset and Print......................101 Making Fine Adjustments and Printing a Preset............... 102 Checking Current Preset Name....................103 Reducing Print Time ........................... 104 Omitting the Setting of the Print Area ..................
Page 100: Using The Preset Function
Using the Preset Function Saving the Current Settings in Presets The settings configured in the setup for the object to be printed on can be saved as a preset. You can save up to 40 different presets. The following settings can be saved. •...
Page 101 Using the Preset Function When you have selected the character you want to enter, press [▶]. The characters you can enter are "A" through "Z," "0" through "9," and the "-" character. Press [▲] or [▼] to select the next character. Select the following characters in the same way.
Page 102: Load A Preset And Print
Using the Preset Function Load a Preset and Print This loads a saved preset from among the 40 types of presets. If you load a preset while [SETUP] is lit, [SETUP] flashes. After that, when the setup operation is complete, [SETUP] returns to being lit. Procedure Press [MENU].
Page 103: Making Fine Adjustments And Printing A Preset
Using the Preset Function Making Fine Adjustments and Printing a Preset You can change part of a preset and then perform printing. For instance, you can just change the height of the object to be printed on and the print area without changing the other settings. Procedure Press [MENU].
Page 104: Checking Current Preset Name
Using the Preset Function Checking Current Preset Name You can check the name of the currently selected preset. Immediately after saving a preset, the preset’s name is displayed. If some of the settings of the preset change after selecting the preset, the preset name will not be dis- played.
Page 105: Reducing Print Time
Reducing Print Time Omitting the Setting of the Print Area When repeatedly printing in the same position on objects to be printed on that have the same shape, you can omit the setting of the print area. Procedure Press [MENU]. Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below.
Page 106: Continuously Printing Multiple Sets Of Data
Reducing Print Time Continuously Printing Multiple Sets of Data You can set up printing so that when multiple sets of print data are sent at a time from the computer, the sent data is continuously printed. Procedure Press [MENU]. Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. MENU SUB MENU Press [▶].
Page 107: Minimizing Print Head Movement
Reducing Print Time Minimizing Print Head Movement The print time is reduced by restricting the operating range of the print heads. This feature is effective when the print area or print data has a small width. Procedure Press [MENU]. Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. MENU SUB MENU Press [▶].
Page 108: Setting The Smallest Possible Print Area
Reducing Print Time Setting the Smallest Possible Print Area Specifying the minimum print area allows shortening the print time. Specify the print area to the minimum neces- sary. This restricts the range of the print head movement, which reduces the print time. Example of good settings Example of bad settings The blank area in the print area is minimized...
Page 109: Reducing Paper Used During Printing Tests
Reducing Paper Used during Printing Tests Performing Printing Tests Arranged Horizontally When performing printing tests successively, you can select "FEED" (vertical printing) or "SCAN" (horizontal print- ing) as the print position for the second and later tests in comparison to the first test. Procedure Press [MENU].
Page 110: Optimizing Head Refreshing Work When Using Jigs
Optimizing Head Refreshing Work When Using Jigs Setting the Installation Height of the Head Refresher When you install the head refresher on the jig for fixing in place the object to be printed on, you can perform head refreshing with the jig installed. This affects the shortening of the work time and the uniformity of the print quali- ty.
Page 111 Optimizing Head Refreshing Work When Using Jigs Close the front cover. Press [ENTER]. "NOW PROCESSING.." is displayed, the flat table moves, and the head refresher height is measured. When the measurement is finished, one of the screens shown below appears. •...
Page 112 Optimizing Head Refreshing Work When Using Jigs RELATED LINKS ・ P. 167 "Head Refreshing Method" ・ P. 269 "When using a jig: Hole positions for the head refresher" 3. Optimizing Work Efficiency...
Page 113: Optimizing Operation Management
4. Optimizing Operation Man- agement Managing the Operations Appropriately and Efficiently..............113 Setting the Date and Time ......................113 Setting the Start Timer......................114 Sounding a Buzzer to Notify the User of the End of Printing............ 116 Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out ..............117 Notifying the User of Ink Exceeding Its Shelf Life ..............
Page 114: Managing The Operations Appropriately And Efficiently
Managing the Operations Appropriately and Effi- ciently Setting the Date and Time Setting the date and time on the printer makes it possible to use the start timer, which turns on the sub power. Procedure Press [FUNCTION]. Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. FUNCTION TIMER Press [▶], [▼] or [▶] to display the screen shown below.
Page 115: Setting The Start Timer
Managing the Operations Appropriately and Efficiently Setting the Start Timer You can set a timer so that the machine finishes starting by the set time. Point • Before configuring this setting, you need to set the date and time. For information about how to configure the settings, refer to "RELATED LINKS"...
Page 116 Managing the Operations Appropriately and Efficiently ACTION Explanation "NONE" No action is performed before startup. "CIRCULATE" The white ink is circulated to eliminate ink precipitation, which restores the ink concen- tration. "CLEANING" Normal cleaning is performed. "CIRCULATE ＋ CL" After circulating the white ink to eliminate ink precipitation, thereby restoring the ink concentration, normal cleaning is performed.
Page 117: Sounding A Buzzer To Notify The User Of The End Of Printing
Managing the Operations Appropriately and Efficiently Sounding a Buzzer to Notify the User of the End of Printing You can configure the settings so that the user is notified of the end of printing with a buzzer. Procedure Press [MENU]. Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below.
Page 118: Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out
Managing the Operations Appropriately and Efficiently Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out This menu lets you determine the operation that takes place when an ink cartridge becomes empty during print- ing. The print quality will be affected by the selected operation. Procedure Press [MENU].
Page 119: Notifying The User Of Ink Exceeding Its Shelf Life
Managing the Operations Appropriately and Efficiently Notifying the User of Ink Exceeding Its Shelf Life Use this menu item to set the machine so that a warning message ("INK SHELF LIFE EXPIRE") is displayed on the screen when the ink's shelf life is exceeded. This message is displayed when the sub power is turned on for the first time after the ink has expired.
Page 120: Checking The Ink Shelf Life
Managing the Operations Appropriately and Efficiently Checking the Ink Shelf Life You can use the display to check the shelf lives of the inks in slots 1 to 7. Procedure Press [MENU]. Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. MENU INK SHELF LIFE Press [▶], then [▼] to display the screen shown below.
Page 121: Setting The Activation Interval For Sleep Mode (Power-Saving Feature)
Managing the Operations Appropriately and Efficiently Setting the Activation Interval for Sleep Mode (Power-saving Feature) This setting is used to set how long it should take until the machine goes into sleep mode (the state in which the power-saving feature is working) when no print data is received and no operations are performed for a continued length of time.
Page 122: Deactivating The Sleep Mode (Power-Saving Feature)
Managing the Operations Appropriately and Efficiently Deactivating the Sleep Mode (Power-saving Feature) This setting is used to set the machine so that it never goes into sleep mode (the state in which the power-saving feature is working) when no print data is received and no operations are performed for a continued length of time. Procedure Press [MENU].
Page 123: Managing The Basic Settings Of The Printer
Managing the Basic Settings of the Printer Setting the Menu Language and Units of Measurement This feature sets the language and units of measurement displayed on the display screen of the operation panel. Procedure Hold down [MENU] and switch on the sub power. Press [▲] or [▼] to select the display (menu) language.
Page 124: Viewing System Information
Managing the Basic Settings of the Printer Viewing System Information This is a method for viewing system information of this machine, such as serial number and ink type. Procedure Press [MENU]. Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. MENU SYSTEM INFO.
Page 125: Turning Off The Status Light
Managing the Basic Settings of the Printer Turning Off the Status Light You can set the status light on the top of the machine so that this light is always off. Procedure Press [MENU]. Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. MENU SUB MENU Press [▶].
Page 126: Returning All Settings To Factory Defaults
Managing the Basic Settings of the Printer Returning All Settings to Factory Defaults This menu returns all settings to the same as their factory defaults. The settings for [MENU LANGUAGE], [LENGTH UNIT], and [TEMP. UNIT] are not returned to their factory default values.
Page 127: Other Useful Functions
5. Other Useful Functions Print with crop marks......................... 127 What Are "Crop Marks"? ......................127 Print with crop marks....................... 127 5. Other Useful Functions...
Page 128: Print With Crop Marks
What Are "Crop Marks"? If you are removing the object that has been printed on and cutting it with a Roland DG Corporation cutting ma- chine, you have to align the printing and cutting positions. By printing the data together with crop marks, you can make it possible to align the positions using the crop marks.
Page 129: Chapter 4 Maintenance
Chapter 4 Maintenance...
Page 130: Introduction
1. Introduction Important Notes on Handling and Use ....................130 Printer............................130 Ink Cartridges..........................131 Basic Maintenance Knowledge ......................132 Types and Timing of Maintenance.................... 132 Automatic Maintenance Feature and Notes................134 Alarm Feature ........................... 135 Measures When the Printer Is Not in Use for a Prolonged Period ........... 136 1.
Page 131: 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-cartridge ports, or other internal areas of the machine.
Page 132: 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 Corporation. • Never subject to impact or attempt to disassemble.
Page 133: Basic Maintenance Knowledge
Basic Maintenance Knowledge Types and Timing of Maintenance To use this machine under its optimal conditions, it is important to perform the appropriate maintenance at the appropriate times. Regular Maintenance These are the maintenance items that are required on a daily basis. Timing Category Item...
Page 134 Basic Maintenance Knowledge Timing Part name Item Half a year after the start of use Filter P. 227「Replacing the Filter」 When the head refresher cleaning pad be- P. 230「Replacing the Cleaning Pad Unit」 Cleaning pad unit comes twisted or falls out RELATED LINKS ・ ...
Page 135: Automatic Maintenance Feature And Notes
Basic Maintenance Knowledge Automatic Maintenance Feature and Notes This machine has a feature that automatically performs maintenance periodically. This function performs operations for preventing the print heads from drying out, so: • Always keep the main power switched on. • Do not leave the front cover open for a long time. •...
Page 136: Alarm Feature
Basic Maintenance Knowledge Alarm Feature This function reminds you to switch on the sub power once a month. When the machine remains unused for about a month, this screen appears and a warning buzzer sounds. If this screen appears, switch on the sub power. When maintenance operations finish, switch off the sub power. This feature operates when the printer's main power is turned on.
Page 137: 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 138: Regular Maintenance
2. Regular Maintenance Cleaning the Machine ........................138 Cleaning the Machine on a Daily Basis ..................138 Replacing Ink Cartridges........................141 Checking for Remaining Ink ...................... 141 How to Replace the Ink Cartridge ..................... 142 Disposing of Discharged Fluid ......................143 Precautions for Disposing of Discharged Fluid................
Page 139: Cleaning The Machine
Cleaning the Machine Cleaning the Machine on a Daily Basis 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. Clean by wiping with a cloth moistened by neutral detergent diluted with water then wrung dry.
Page 140 Cleaning the Machine The screen shown below appears. FINISHED? IMPORTANT Do not press [ENTER] at this stage. Press [ENTER] after cleaning is complete. If you press [ENTER] at this stage, the screen shown below is displayed. Select "NO" and start over from the beginning. DO REFRESH? [YES] Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity.
Page 141 Cleaning the Machine Carriage fan and the surface of the print-head carriage Frequently clean the inside of the machine using a vacuum cleaner or by wiping with a cloth moistened with water then wrung dry. If dust Surface and vicinity of the flat table or spacer table * and dirt accumulate in the machine, they are likely to affix to printed materials.
Page 142: Replacing Ink Cartridges
Replacing Ink Cartridges Checking for Remaining Ink Printing is paused immediately when an ink cartridge becomes empty (with the default settings). Uneven colors may occur easily if the machine is paused. We recommend that you periodically check the remaining ink. Procedure Press [MENU].
Page 143: How To Replace The Ink Cartridge
Replacing Ink Cartridges How to Replace the Ink Cartridge Never store ink, cleaning liquid, or discharged fluid in any of the following locations. WARNING • Any location exposed to open flame • Any location where high temperature may occur • Near bleach or any other such oxidizing agent or explosive material •...
Page 144: 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. Before you detach the drain bottle, be sure to wait for the screen to display "EMPTY CAUTION DRAIN BOTTLE."...
Page 145: If The Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears
Disposing of Discharged Fluid If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears The message appears when a certain amount of discharged fluid has collected in the bottle. If this message ap- pears, dispose of the discharged fluid. EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE Procedure When the following message appears, press [ENTER].
Page 146 Disposing of Discharged Fluid Tilting the drain bottle too much to the point that it comes free of the bottom plate may lead to dis- charged fluid spilling out. Detach the drain bottle. IMPORTANT Tilting the drain bottle too much may lead to discharged fluid spilling out. Slide the drain bottle while ensuring that it stays on the bottom plate.
Page 147 Disposing of Discharged Fluid While pushing down on the opening, slide the bottle to the back, ensuring that the bottle stays on the bottom plate. When the drain bottle reaches the wall, remove your hand. Point Push the drain bottle all the way to the back, ensuring that the opening does not get caught on the frame (A). Not OK Check that the drain bottle has been pushed all the way to the back and does not move.
Page 148 Disposing of Discharged Fluid Close the panel cover. Catch the panel cover pins on the notches, and then attach the panel cover. Press [◀] or [▶] to select "YES". (Round drain bottle) NOW EMPTY? [YES] Press [ENTER]. The display returns to the original screen. MEMO If you did not discard the discharged fluid and selected "NO"...
Page 149: If The Drain Bottle Exceeds Its Capacity Limit (Round Drain Bottle)
Disposing of Discharged Fluid If the Drain Bottle Exceeds Its Capacity Limit (Round Drain Bottle) 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 it exceeds the capacity limit of the bottle.
Page 150 Disposing of Discharged Fluid : Upper limit. Discard the discharged fluid before this line is passed. IMPORTANT When you remove the drain bottle, a few drops of discharged fluid may come out of the machine. Exercise caution to prevent this fluid from soiling your hands. Wipe away any discharged fluid that has dripped onto the outside of the drain bottle.
Page 151: If The Drain Bottle Exceeds Its Capacity Limit (Square Drain Bottle)
Disposing of Discharged Fluid If the Drain Bottle Exceeds Its Capacity Limit (Square Drain Bottle) The drain bottle collects discharged fluid. If you continue to use the drain bottle without discarding the discharged fluid even though the message "EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE" has been displayed, the drain bottle will become full, and the message shown below will be displayed.
Page 152 Disposing of Discharged Fluid IMPORTANT • Tilting the drain bottle too much may lead to discharged fluid spilling out. Slide the drain bottle while ensuring that it stays on the bottom plate. Wipe away any discharged fluid that has dripped onto the outside of the drain bottle. Quickly attach the drain bottle to the machine once more.
Page 153 Disposing of Discharged Fluid Point Push the drain bottle all the way to the back, ensuring that the opening does not get caught on the frame (A). Not OK Check that the drain bottle has been pushed all the way to the back and does not move. If the drain bottle is not in the correct position, the drain hose will be misaligned, which may lead to discharged fluid spilling out.
Page 154 Disposing of Discharged Fluid Press [ENTER]. 2. Regular Maintenance...
Page 155: If The Contents Of The Drain Bottle Are Not Visible (Round Drain Bottle)
Disposing of Discharged Fluid If the Contents of the Drain Bottle Are Not Visible (Round Drain Bottle) Sometimes, ink affixes to the inside of the drain bottle, which makes it difficult to check the amount of discharged fluid. In this situation, clean the inside of the drain bottle by using one of the following procedures. Procedure Remove the drain bottle, which you will clean, from the machine.
Page 156: Maintenance That Must Be Performed Daily
Maintenance That Must Be Performed Daily Maintenance of Ink Cartridges The precipitation of the ingredients in the ink disables printing in normal color. So that the ink mixes well, shake the ink cartridge horizontally with a stroke length of around 5 cm (2 in.) from each end of the ink cartridge. •...
Page 157: Printing Tests And Normal Cleaning
Maintenance That Must Be Performed Daily Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning • Be sure to perform a printing test before daily operations to check whether normal cleaning is necessary. • If dot drop-out or dot displacement is present after refreshing the heads and performing a printing test, per- form normal cleaning.
Page 158 Maintenance That Must Be Performed Daily Set the lower-right corner of the object to be printed on to the base printing position. Set the base printing 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 159 Maintenance That Must Be Performed Daily Attach the object to be printed on for the printing test. Procedure Check that the following screen is displayed. SETUP MEDIA If this screen is not displayed, check that nothing has been placed on top of the flat table, and then hold down [SETUP] for 1 second or more.
Page 160 Maintenance That Must Be Performed Daily Close the front cover. 2. Regular Maintenance...
Page 161 Maintenance That Must Be Performed Daily The height of the object to be printed on is detected automatically. Procedure Press [SETUP]. [SETUP] starts to flash. Open the front cover. Press [▲], [▼], [UP] or [DOWN] to move the flat table, bringing the highest position of the print surface into contact with the head gap sensor.
Page 162 Maintenance That Must Be Performed Daily Set the print area. Procedure Press [▲], [▼], [▶] or [◀] when the following screen appears. SCAN: 0.0mm FEED: 0.0mm The flat table and the print heads move so that the pointer points at the previously set printing base posi- tion.
Page 163 Maintenance That Must Be Performed Daily Make sure the "W" (width), "L" (length), and "H" (height) values on the menu screen are as intended. W:110mm L: 70mm H:100.0mm MEMO • If you want to use the print area specified here for the next printing operation, switch "SET AT SETUP" ( Omitting the Setting of ) to "DISABLE."...
Page 164 Maintenance That Must Be Performed Daily Perform a printing test. Procedure Before the start of daily operations, remove just the white ink cartridge, shake it 50 times (about 20 seconds), and then reinsert it. So that the ink mixes well, shake the ink cartridge horizontally with a stroke length of around 5 cm (2 in.) from each end of the ink cartridge.
Page 165 Maintenance That Must Be Performed Daily If you have opened the front cover, close it. If no dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs, this operation is finished. Press [FUNCTION] to go back to the original screen. MEMO When performing printing tests successively, you can select "FEED" (vertical printing) or "SCAN" (horizontal printing) as the print position for the second and later tests in comparison to the first test.
Page 166 Maintenance That Must Be Performed Daily Perform normal cleaning. Procedure Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. CLEANING NORMAL CL. Check for the group with dot drop-out or dot displacement by viewing the results of the printing test. Missing blocks indicate dot drop-out.
Page 167 Maintenance That Must Be Performed Daily Display the printing test menu. TEST PRINT Press [▲] several times to display the screen shown below. It is difficult to check the white ink if the paper for use in the printing test is white. We recommend printing on transparent paper.
Page 168: Head Refreshing Method
Maintenance That Must Be Performed Daily Head Refreshing Method Head refreshing is an important operation that prevents clogging of the print heads. Refresh the heads: • After daily operations. • When the message "DO HEAD REFRESH" appears. • When dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs. •...
Page 169 Maintenance That Must Be Performed Daily Press [▶] to display the screen shown below. CLEANING HEAD REFRESH Press [ENTER]. When the following screen is displayed, open the front cover. SET HEAD REFRESHER Check that nothing has been placed on top of the flat table. If any objects to be printed on or jigs to which the head refresher cannot be attached are present, remove these items.
Page 170 Maintenance That Must Be Performed Daily Attach the head cleaning sheet to the head refresher. Open the sheet retaining cover. Place the head cleaning sheet on the wiping part of the head refresher. Place the sheet so that it is aligned with the front position aligning tab (A) and its corners are inside the L-shaped marks.
Page 171 Quickly dispose of used head cleaning sheets. Leaving a used head cleaning sheet inside the machine may lead to the machine's painting peeling off. To purchase head cleaning sheets, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer or visit our website ( https:// www.rolanddg.co.jp/...
Page 172 • Cleaning pads cannot be used if they are severely deformed (warped or tilted) or are coming free of the unit. Replace the cleaning pad unit. For information on replacement, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. Remove the head refresher and the head refresher spacer (if it has been attached).
Page 173: 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, perform the more forceful "me- dium cleaning"...
Page 174 When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective Press [ENTER]. 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 175: 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, perform the more forceful "powerful cleaning"...
Page 176 When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective Repeat steps (1) and (2) to display only the group of print heads that requires cleaning. Only the displayed groups will be cleaned. If A and B are displayed, they will both be cleaned. Press [ENTER].
Page 177 When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective Tilting the drain bottle too much to the point that it comes free of the bottom plate may lead to dis- charged fluid spilling out. Detach the drain bottle. IMPORTANT Tilting the drain bottle too much may lead to discharged fluid spilling out. Slide the drain bottle while ensuring that it stays on the bottom plate.
Page 178 When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective While pushing down on the opening, slide the bottle to the back, ensuring that the bottle stays on the bottom plate. When the drain bottle reaches the wall, remove your hand. Point Push the drain bottle all the way to the back, ensuring that the opening does not get caught on the frame (A). Not OK Check that the drain bottle has been pushed all the way to the back and does not move.
Page 179 When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective Close the panel cover. Catch the panel cover pins on the notches, and then attach the panel cover. 2. Regular Maintenance...
Page 180 When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective Start powerful cleaning. Procedure Press [ENTER]. MEMO The screen shown below appears, and then cleaning starts. The (approximate) remaining time for the procedure is displayed on the screen. (The display shown below is an example. "01:45" = "1 minute and 45 seconds") CLEANING...
Page 181: Manual Cleaning
Roland DG Corporation dealer. • If you use up the cleaning sticks and cleaning liquid used for manual cleaning, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation deal- • The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replacement depending on use.
Page 182: Manual Cleaning Method
Manual Cleaning Manual Cleaning Method Perform manual cleaning once per week, if the inside of the machine is dirty due to ink mist, or if dot drop-out or ink drip issues that cannot be improved with powerful cleaning occur. Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions above, and never touch CAUTION any area not specified in the instructions.
Page 183 Manual Cleaning OPEN MAINTENANCE COVER Open the front cover. Open the maintenance cover. Remove the screw on the top of the maintenance cover, tilt the maintenance cover forward slightly, and then pull out the maintenance cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. The screen shown below appears.
Page 184 Manual Cleaning Clean the locations shown in the following figure. Only stroke the sponges gently, do not rub them forcefully. When you have finished cleaning, close the maintenance cover. Close the front cover. Press [ENTER]. The screen shown below appears. Proceed to step 2 in 2.
Page 185 Manual Cleaning Perform head refreshing. Procedure If the following message is displayed, press [ENTER]. If this message is not displayed, start from step 4. DO HEAD REFRESH Press [◀] or [▶] to select "YES". DO REFRESH? [YES] MEMO Selecting "NO" returns the display to the top menu (or initiates automatic cleaning, depending on the printer status). However, the same message will be displayed once a certain amount of time has passed and in specific situations (such as before the start of manual cleaning and during wiper replacement).
Page 186 Manual Cleaning Remove the head refresher cover. IMPORTANT Do not place the cover on the flat table. The cover being pinched between the head refresher and a part of the machine may lead to malfunctions. To avoid the risk of malfunctions, do not place the cover on the flat table.
Page 187 Manual Cleaning Press [ENTER]. SET HEAD REFRESHER When the following screen is displayed, apply head refreshing cleaning liquid to the head cleaning sheet. APPLY CL-LIQUID START REFRESH Point • As a guideline, apply two drops (A) or three drops (B) of cleaning liquid to a single cleaning pad. Apply cleaning liquid as shown in the following figure, using the holes in the sheet retaining cover (a total of 16 holes) as guidelines for the positions where to apply the liquid.
Page 188 Quickly dispose of used head cleaning sheets. Leaving a used head cleaning sheet inside the machine may lead to the machine's painting peeling off. To purchase head cleaning sheets, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer or visit our website ( https:// www.rolanddg.co.jp/...
Page 189 Manual Cleaning RELATED LINKS ・ P. 231 "Inquiries for Consumable Parts and Products" 2. Regular Maintenance...
Page 190 Manual Cleaning Perform a printing test to check the results. Procedure Attach the spacer table to the LEF2-300D. Load the object to be printed on. Set the print area. Press [FUNCTION], then [▶]. Display the printing test menu. TEST PRINT Press [▲] several times to display the screen shown below.
Page 191 Manual Cleaning ・ P. 231 "Inquiries for Consumable Parts and Products" 2. Regular Maintenance...
Page 192: Cleaning That Must Be Performed Once A Month Or More
• The frequency with which UV-LED device cleaning is required depends on the machine's use. For information about the frequency of cleaning needed for your conditions of use, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. • For hardened ink and other such dirt that cannot be completely cleaned away, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation deal- 2. Regular Maintenance...
Page 193: How To Clean The Uv-Led Devices
Cleaning That Must Be Performed Once a Month or More How to Clean the UV-LED Devices IMPORTANT Important notes on this procedure • Before performing this operation, remove any objects to be printed on. • To prevent the print heads from drying out, finish this procedure in 10 minutes or less. A warning beep sounds after 10 minutes. •...
Page 194 Cleaning That Must Be Performed Once a Month or More OPEN MAINTENANCE COVER Open the front cover. Open the maintenance cover. Remove the screw on the top of the maintenance cover, tilt the maintenance cover forward slightly, and then pull out the maintenance cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. The screen shown below appears.
Page 195 Cleaning That Must Be Performed Once a Month or More When you have finished cleaning, close the maintenance cover. Close the front cover. Press [ENTER]. The screen shown below appears. DO REFRESH? [YES] Perform head refreshing in the following situations. •...
Page 196: Advanced Maintenance
3. Advanced Maintenance Restoring the White Ink Concentration ..................... 196 Circulating the Ink to Clear Precipitation .................. 196 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out......................198 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out with White Ink ................. 198 Cleaning All Print Heads......................204 Partially Restricting the Print Heads Used for Printing ............. 209 Emergency Measure) Cleaning the Print Head Surface ............
Page 197: Restoring The White Ink Concentration
Restoring the White Ink Concentration Circulating the Ink to Clear Precipitation Prolonged use of this machine may cause the concentration of the white ink to decrease. This is because white ingredients in white ink easily precipitate. The "CIRCULATE INK" feature circulates the ink to eliminate white ink precipitation, which restores the white ink concentration.
Page 198 Restoring the White Ink Concentration Press [MENU], then [◀] to go back to the original screen. RELATED LINKS ・ P. 167 "Head Refreshing Method" 3. Advanced Maintenance...
Page 199: Handling Severe Dot Drop-Out
Handling Severe Dot Drop-out Handling Severe Dot Drop-out with White Ink If white ink dot drop-out occurs, discharge all the white ink within the printer and clean the interior of the printer. At this time, the black ink and yellow ink are also discharged before the interior of the printer is cleaned. The white ink, black ink, and yellow ink are refilled after cleaning.
Page 200 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out IMPORTANT When you remove the drain bottle, a few drops of discharged fluid may come out of the machine. Exercise caution to prevent this fluid from soiling your hands. • Round drain bottle While supporting the drain bottle, turn it in the direction shown in the figure. Detach the drain bottle.
Page 201 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out Wipe away any discharged fluid that has dripped onto the outside of the drain bottle. Quickly attach the drain bottle to the machine once more. • Round drain bottle While supporting the drain bottle, turn it in the direction shown in the figure to attach the bottle. •...
Page 202 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out Point Push the drain bottle all the way to the back, ensuring that the opening does not get caught on the frame (A). Not OK Check that the drain bottle has been pushed all the way to the back and does not move. If the drain bottle is not in the correct position, the drain hose will be misaligned, which may lead to discharged fluid spilling out.
Page 203 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out Press [ENTER]. Remove the ink cartridges from the slots whose numbers are flashing: 3, 4, and 7. REMOVE CL-LIQUID 1234567 When the screen shown below is displayed, insert SOL INK cleaning cartridges into the slots whose numbers are flash- ing: 3, 4, and 7.
Page 204 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE TEMP Remove the drain bottle and discard the discharged fluid. Wipe away any discharged fluid that has dripped onto the outside of the drain bottle. Quickly attach the drain bottle to the machine once more. Close the panel cover.
Page 205: Cleaning All Print Heads
Handling Severe Dot Drop-out Cleaning All Print Heads In this operation, all inks within the printer are discharged, and the interior is cleaned. Ink is refilled after cleaning. This operation requires seven unused SOL INK cleaning cartridges (five for cleaning and two for refilling ink). Have these on hand before you start.
Page 206 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out Remove the drain bottle and discard the discharged fluid. IMPORTANT When you remove the drain bottle, a few drops of discharged fluid may come out of the machine. Exercise caution to prevent this fluid from soiling your hands. •...
Page 207 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out Wipe away any discharged fluid that has dripped onto the outside of the drain bottle. Quickly attach the drain bottle to the machine once more. • Round drain bottle While supporting the drain bottle, turn it in the direction shown in the figure to attach the bottle. •...
Page 208 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out Point Push the drain bottle all the way to the back, ensuring that the opening does not get caught on the frame (A). Not OK Check that the drain bottle has been pushed all the way to the back and does not move. If the drain bottle is not in the correct position, the drain hose will be misaligned, which may lead to discharged fluid spilling out.
Page 209 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out IMPORTANT The following operations will discharge large amounts of fluid. If you do not empty the drain bottle, the discharged fluid may overflow. Press [ENTER]. The screen shown below appears. WASHING HEAD... >>>>> Thereafter, follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the operations. After cleaning has finished, the sub power is automatically switched off.
Page 210: Partially Restricting The Print Heads Used For Printing
Handling Severe Dot Drop-out Partially Restricting the Print Heads Used for Printing When dot drop-out or dot displacement is not improved even if "INK RENEWAL" and "HEAD WASH" are per- formed, partially restrict the print heads to use for printing (i.e. prevent the use of the print heads that are causing discharge issues).
Page 211 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out Set the lower-right corner of the object to be printed on to the base printing position. Set the base printing 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 212 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out Attach the object to be printed on for the printing test. Procedure Check that the following screen is displayed. SETUP MEDIA If this screen is not displayed, check that nothing has been placed on top of the flat table, and then hold down [SETUP] for 1 second or more.
Page 213 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out Close the front cover. 3. Advanced Maintenance...
Page 214 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out The height of the object to be printed on is detected automatically. Procedure Press [SETUP]. [SETUP] starts to flash. Open the front cover. Press [▲], [▼], [UP] or [DOWN] to move the flat table, bringing the highest position of the print surface into contact with the head gap sensor.
Page 215 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out Set the print area. Procedure Press [▲], [▼], [▶] or [◀] when the following screen appears. SCAN: 0.0mm FEED: 0.0mm The flat table and the print heads move so that the pointer points at the previously set printing base posi- tion.
Page 216 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out Make sure the "W" (width), "L" (length), and "H" (height) values on the menu screen are as intended. W:110mm L: 70mm H:100.0mm MEMO • If you want to use the print area specified here for the next printing operation, switch "SET AT SETUP" ( Omitting the Setting of ) to "DISABLE."...
Page 217 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out Perform a printing test. Procedure Before the start of daily operations, remove just the white ink cartridge, shake it 50 times (about 20 seconds), and then reinsert it. So that the ink mixes well, shake the ink cartridge horizontally with a stroke length of around 5 cm (2 in.) from each end of the ink cartridge.
Page 218 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out If you have opened the front cover, close it. If no dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs, this operation is finished. Press [FUNCTION] to go back to the original screen. MEMO When performing printing tests successively, you can select "FEED" (vertical printing) or "SCAN" (horizontal printing) as the print position for the second and later tests in comparison to the first test.
Page 219 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out Limit the print heads used for printing. Procedure Check for the nozzle group with dot drop-out or dot displacement by viewing the results of the printing test. "1" or "2" is the nozzle group. The following shows a dot drop-out in nozzle group 2. MEMO If the printing-test results are difficult to interpret Examine the results from different angles in a well-lit location.
Page 220 Handling Severe Dot Drop-out RELATED LINKS ・ VersaWorks Installation Guide (https://webmanual.rolanddg.com/VersaWorks6) 3. Advanced Maintenance...
Page 221: Emergency Measure) Cleaning The Print Head Surface
This operation is an emergency measure. It may damage defect-free parts depending on the symptoms, worsening the symptoms. If you have any questions, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. Procedure Apply a large amount of cleaning liquid to the cleaning stick.
Page 222: Replacing Consumable Parts And Products
4. Replacing Consumable Parts and Products How to Replace Consumable Parts ....................222 Replacing the Wipers and Wiper Cleaner ................. 222 Replacing the Filter ........................227 Replacing the Cleaning Pad Unit....................230 Inquiries for Consumable Parts and Products..................231 Items That You Can Purchase and Replace by Yourself............. 231 Items That Require Inquiries before Replacement ..............
Page 223: How To Replace Consumable Parts
How to Replace Consumable Parts Replacing the Wipers and Wiper Cleaner The wipers and wiper cleaner are consumables that you use when cleaning the print heads. They need to be re- placed at appropriate intervals. When the following screen is displayed, it is time to replace the wiper. TIME FOR WIPER REPLACE Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions, and never touch any area...
Page 224 How to Replace Consumable Parts After "NOW PROCESSING" is displayed and the operation for wiper replacement is performed, the screen shown below appears. OPEN FRONT COVER MEMO Refresh the heads if the following message is displayed. DO HEAD REFRESH Open the front cover. Preparation is complete once the following screen is displayed.
Page 225 How to Replace Consumable Parts RELATED LINKS ・ P. 167 "Head Refreshing Method" 4. Replacing Consumable Parts and Products...
Page 226 How to Replace Consumable Parts Replace the wiper cleaner. Procedure Remove the wiper cleaner case. Hold the right and left sides of the case with your hands and use slight force to pull it out. During the replacement, wipe away any buildup of ink around the outlet with a cloth. Replace the wiper cleaner.
Page 227 How to Replace Consumable Parts When the following screen is displayed, close the front cover. CLOSE FRONT COVER Start cleaning. When the following screen is displayed again, the wiper and wiper cleaner replacement is finished. SETUP MEDIA RELATED LINKS ・ P. 231 "Inquiries for Consumable Parts and Products" 4.
Page 228: Replacing The Filter
How to Replace Consumable Parts Replacing the Filter This section explains how to replace the filter used for the mist fan that adjusts scattering of ink mist. When the screen displays a message like the one shown, it means the item needs to be replaced. Replace with new items.
Page 229 How to Replace Consumable Parts Remove the screw on the top of the maintenance cover, tilt the maintenance cover forward slightly, and then pull out the maintenance cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity. Loosen the screw (1) and pull out the filter holder (3) of the carriage mist fan.
Page 230 How to Replace Consumable Parts Press [ENTER]. When the following screen is displayed, close the front cover. CLOSE FRONT COVER Press [ENTER]. Start cleaning. When the following screen is displayed again, the filter replacement is finished. SETUP MEDIA RELATED LINKS ・ ...
Page 231: Replacing The Cleaning Pad Unit
• After half a year from starting use • When the cleaning pad is excessively distorted (warped or tilted) or when it gets pulled out For information on replacement, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. RELATED LINKS ・ P. 231 "Inquiries for Consumable Parts and Products"...
Page 232: Inquiries For Consumable Parts And Products
Inquiries for Consumable Parts and Products Items That You Can Purchase and Replace by Yourself To purchase the following consumable parts or products, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer or visit our website ( http://www.rolanddg.com/ Item Related page Wipers P.
Page 233: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Methods
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Methods...
Page 234: Print Quality Problems
1. Print Quality Problems Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes..............234 Do the print heads cause dot drop-out?................... 234 Are the software RIP settings appropriate? ................234 Is the printer installed in a level and stable location? .............. 234 Is the printer installed in a location that is not exposed to direct sunlight?......
Page 235: Printed Results Are Coarse Or Contain Horizontal Stripes
Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes Do the print heads cause dot drop-out? If dot drop-out or dot displacement is present, perform head refreshing. After performing head refreshing, carry out a printing test and make sure no dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs.
Page 236: The Object To Be Printed On Becomes Soiled When Printed
The Object to be Printed on Becomes Soiled When Printed Are the print heads dirty? The following may cause ink to drip on the object to be printed on during printing. • Buildup of fibrous dust (lint) around the heads •...
Page 237: Colors Are Unstable Or Uneven
Colors Are Unstable or Uneven Did you shake the ink cartridges before installing them? Shake new ink cartridges 50 times (about 20 seconds) before you install them. Every day before starting work, remove the white ink cartridge, shake it 50 times (about 20 seconds), and then reinsert it.
Page 238: Machine Problems
2. Machine Problems The Print Heads Do Not Move ......................238 What to Do First........................238 If the Heads Still Do Not Move ....................238 The Printer Unit Does Not Run ......................239 Is the power switched on?......................239 Is [SETUP] lit?..........................239 Are any covers open?........................
Page 239: The Print Heads Do Not Move
If the Heads Still Do Not Move If the heads still do not move, carry out the following emergency response measure, and then contact your au- thorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. Procedure Switch off the main power, and then open the front cover.
Page 240: The Printer Unit Does Not Run
The Printer Unit Does Not Run Is the power switched on? Switch on the printer's main power, and then press the sub power switch and make sure the sub power switch lights. RELATED LINKS ・ P. 30 "Turning the Power On" Is [SETUP] lit? Printing is only performed when [SETUP] is lit.
Page 241: Is A Message Displayed On The Screen
The Printer Unit Does Not Run Is a message displayed on the screen? RELATED LINKS ・ P. 245 "Messages" ・ P. 248 "Error Messages" Are the cables connected? Connect the cables securely. RELATED LINKS ・ LEF2-300 Setup Guide (https://webmanual.rolanddg.com/LEF2‐300) Is the status LED for the LAN cable connector lit in green? If the status LED ( ) for the LAN cable connector is not lit in green, the network connection has not been made correctly.
Page 242: The Flat Table Does Not Move
The Flat Table Does Not Move Is something stuck in one of the movable components inside of the machine? Check whether or not something is catching or stuck and interfering with operation. Are any covers open? Close the front cover and panel cover during startup and printing. If any cover is open while starting up or printing, the flat table cannot be moved for your safety.
Page 243: The Head Gap Sensor Does Not Detect The Object To Be Printed On
The Head Gap Sensor Does Not Detect the Object to Be Printed on Is something covering the head gap sensor or has it attracted dust? Check whether something is interfering with the head gap sensor's detection. 2. Machine Problems...
Page 244: It Is Not Possible To Check The Amount Of Discharged Fluid (Round Drain Bottle)
It Is Not Possible to Check the Amount of Dis- charged Fluid (Round Drain Bottle) Is ink splattered around the inside of the drain bottle? If ink is splattered around the inside of the drain bottle, it may not be possible to check how much discharged fluid the bottle contains.
Page 245: Messages On The Operation Panel
3. Messages on the Operation Panel Messages ............................245 1 ■ 2 ■ 3 ■ 4 ■ 5 ■ 6 ■ 7 ■ ....................... 245 PRESS THE POWER KEY TO CLEAN .................... 245 CIRCULATING INK........................245 SHAKE WHITE INK CARTRIDGE....................245 FINISHED PRINT ........................
Page 246: Messages
Messages These are the main messages that appear on the machine's display to prompt correct operation. They do not indi- cate any error. Follow the prompts and take action accordingly. 1 ■ 2 ■ 3 ■ 4 ■ 5 ■ 6 ■ 7 ■ Only a small amount of ink remains.
Page 247: Set/Remove Cl-Liquid
Messages SET/REMOVE CL-LIQUID This message appears at times such as during head cleaning. Insert or remove the SOL INK cleaning cartridge into the slot(s) indicated by the flashing number. READJUST TABLE HEIGHT During printing, the object to be printed on came into contact with the head gap sensor, but "CLEARANCE MODE"...
Page 248: Time For Wiper Replace
Messages RELATED LINKS ・ P. 227 "Replacing the Filter" TIME FOR WIPER REPLACE It is time to replace the wipers. After verifying the message, press [ENTER]. Then immediately replace the wipers. RELATED LINKS ・ P. 222 "Replacing the Wipers and Wiper Cleaner" TIME FOR MAINTENANCE It is time to perform manual cleaning.
Page 249: Error Messages
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 descri- bed here appears, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. AREA TOO SMALL CONTINUE? The size of the data is larger than the print area of the loaded object to be printed on.
Page 250: Temperature Is Too High **°C
Error Messages Press [ENTER] to clear the message. The jig and head refresher may not have been attached correctly. Correctly reattach the jig and head refresher by removing them or reviewing how they are attached. Also check that the change in the installation height of the head refresher is 55 mm (2.2 in.) or less.
Page 251: Wrong Cartridge
WRONG HEAD IS INSTALLED An unusable print head has been installed. Turn off the sub power. After turning the power off, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. AVOIDING DRY-UP TURN POWER OFF The print heads were forced to the home position to prevent them from drying out.
Page 252: Chapter 6 Appendix
Chapter 6 Appendix...
Page 253: How To Connect External Devices
1. How to Connect External Devi- Connecting and Removing External Devices ..................253 Connecting an Alarm Lamp....................... 253 Removing the Alarm Lamp ....................... 255 Using Expansion Terminal B to Connect an External Device............. 256 Disconnecting an External Device (Expansion Terminal B) ............257 1.
Page 254: Connecting And Removing External Devices
Connecting and Removing External Devices Connecting an Alarm Lamp You can connect an alarm lamp to this machine. The alarm lamp must be prepared by the user separately. Perform this task with all power switches left switched off. WARNING Failure to observe this instruction may cause the machine to move suddenly, resulting in injury. Procedure Check that the machine's main power and sub power switches are off.
Page 255 Connecting and Removing External Devices Turn on the machine's main power and sub power. Press [SETUP] and check that the alarm lamp turns on. 1. How to Connect External Devices...
Page 256: Removing The Alarm Lamp
Connecting and Removing External Devices Removing the Alarm Lamp Perform this task with all power switches left switched off. WARNING Failure to observe this instruction may cause the machine to move suddenly, resulting in injury. Procedure Turn off the machine's main power and sub power switches. Remove the alarm lamp wires.
Page 257: Using Expansion Terminal B To Connect An External Device
Connecting and Removing External Devices Using Expansion Terminal B to Connect an External Device In order to connect a device to expansion terminal B, you have to set "EXT. PORT B" to "ENABLE." Perform this task with all power switches left switched off. WARNING Failure to observe this instruction may cause the machine to move suddenly, resulting in injury.
Page 258: Disconnecting An External Device (Expansion Terminal B)
Connecting and Removing External Devices Disconnecting an External Device (Expansion Terminal B) Before disconnecting an external device from expansion terminal B, you have to set "EXT. PORT B" to "DISABLE." Procedure Press [MENU]. Press [▼] several times to display the screen shown below. MENU SUB MENU Press [▶].
Page 259: Operations When Moving The Unit
2. Operations When Moving the Unit Moving the Unit ..........................259 Step 1： Cleaning All Print Heads..................... 259 Step 2: Securing the Print Heads and the Flat Table Using Retainers ........263 Step 3: Securing the Print-head Carriage in Place Using the Retainer ........264 Step 4: Reinstalling the Machine .....................
Page 260: Moving The Unit
Moving the Unit Before moving the machine, dispose of the discharged fluid and secure the print heads in place. Attempting to move the machine without first performing these preparations may result in damage to internal components due to leaking ink or damage to the print heads. IMPORTANT •...
Page 261 Moving the Unit TEMP Remove the drain bottle and discard the discharged fluid. IMPORTANT When you remove the drain bottle, a few drops of discharged fluid may come out of the machine. Exercise caution to prevent this fluid from soiling your hands. •...
Page 262 Moving the Unit IMPORTANT Tilting the drain bottle too much may lead to discharged fluid spilling out. Slide the drain bottle while ensuring that it stays on the bottom plate. Wipe away any discharged fluid that has dripped onto the outside of the drain bottle. Install the drain bottle.
Page 263 Moving the Unit IMPORTANT The following operations will discharge large amounts of fluid. If you do not empty the drain bottle, the discharged fluid may overflow. Press [ENTER]. The screen shown below appears. WASHING HEAD... >>>>> Thereafter, follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the operations. After cleaning has finished, the sub power is automatically switched off.
Page 264: Step 2: Securing The Print Heads And The Flat Table Using Retainers
Moving the Unit Step 2: Securing the Print Heads and the Flat Table Using Retainers Use the retainer that was attached to the inside of the machine during its installation. Procedure Remove the stored retainers A ( ) and B ( Remove the two retaining screws ( ).
Page 265: Step 3: Securing The Print-Head Carriage In Place Using The Retainer
Moving the Unit Step 3: Securing the Print-head Carriage in Place Using the Retainer Use the retainer that was stored during the installation of the machine. Procedure Open the panel cover. Remove the screw on the top of the panel cover, and then pull out the panel cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Page 266 Moving the Unit Push the print-head carriage to the right side. Push the print-head carriage until an audible click is heard. When moving the print-head carriage by hand, be sure to push the specified posi- CAUTION tions. Moving it by pushing positions other than those specified may deform and damage the cover. : Positions to push with your hands Close the panel cover.
Page 267: Step 4: Reinstalling The Machine
Moving the Unit Step 4: Reinstalling the Machine Procedure Once the preparations are complete, move the machine with as little delay as possible. Reinstall the printer immediately, and then remove the retainer securing the print heads and flat table in place. For storage, attach retainer A ( ) and retainer B ( ) using the retaining screws (...
Page 268: Main Specifications
3. Main Specifications Dimensional Drawings ........................268 When using a jig: Hole positions for the head refresher ............269 Location of the Power Rating and Serial Number Label..............270 Specifications and Diagrams for the External Expansion Terminal ............ 271 External Controller Connector ....................271 Connector for an External Deodorizer ..................
Page 269: Dimensional Drawings
Dimensional Drawings Outer dimensions Unit: mm LEF2-300 LEF2-300D Flat table dimensions Unit: mm 3. Main Specifications...
Page 270: When Using A Jig: Hole Positions For The Head Refresher
Dimensional Drawings When using a jig: Hole positions for the head refresher Unit: mm • A, B, C, D: Head refresher leg positions When using the printing jig, open a hole with a diameter of 8 mm (0.3 in.) in each of the above positions to enable the installation of the head refresher.
Page 271: Location Of The Power Rating And Serial Number Label
Location of the Power Rating and Serial Number Label Serial number This number is required when you seek maintenance, servicing, or support. Never remove the label. Power rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the requirements for voltage, frequency, and amperage given here. 3.
Page 272: Specifications And Diagrams For The External Expansion Terminal
Specifications and Diagrams for the External Ex- pansion Terminal External Controller Connector • General-purpose I/O interface • Connector: 25-pin D-SUB connector • Pin assignment Pin number IN/OUT Signal name Overview/function READY Setup is complete and printing is possible. BUSY Printing. PAUSE Printing is paused.
Page 273: Connector For An External Deodorizer
Specifications and Diagrams for the External Expansion Terminal : Input terminal Connector for an External Deodorizer Compliant plug Only use three-contact type plugs of the size shown below. Output specifications Output Open collector Output capacity 10 mA max. Connect to (1) and (2) of the compliant plug described above. Ensure that the current capacity is 10 mA or less. The output turns on during printing and turns off when printing finishes.
Page 274 Specifications and Diagrams for the External Expansion Terminal Signal name Details BUSY Printing. * Off: This indicates the standby status, warning status, or a similar status. The machine cannot start printing when it is in this status. Connector assignment 2 3 4 Output specifications Power supply +24 V (150 mA)
Page 275: Memo
4. MEMO LEF2-300 and LEF2-300D........................275 GPL/LGPL Software ..........................276 4. MEMO...
Page 276: Lef2-300 And Lef2-300D
LEF2-300 and LEF2-300D This document is the user's manual for both the LEF2-300 and the LEF2-300D (LEF2-300 + D-KIT). The D-KIT is an option that extends the height limit of the LEF2-300 to 200 mm (7.87 in.) and can be selected at the time that the LEF2-300 is purchased.
Page 277: Gpl/Lgpl Software
This product is using GNU General Public License (GPL) / GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) software. You can obtain the GPL/LGPL source code used in this product by downloading it from the Roland DG Corporation website. See the following URL for details on the basic method for acquiring the source code.

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