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Roland EU-1000MF User Manual

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  • Page 1 • Roland DG Corporation assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage that may occur with respect to any article made using this product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ..........................1 1. Basic Handling Methods ......................3 1. Basic Information ........................4 Part Names and Functions ...................... 5 Printer Unit ............................... 5 About This Machine ........................ 7 Points That Must Be Observed ......................... 7 Items to Be Prepared Separately ......................7 Object to Be Printed On ......................
  • Page 3 Location of the Power Rating and Serial Number Label ............. 102 Specifications ........................103 Supported Application Software ..................104 Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. http://www.rolanddg.com/ Copyright © 2021 Roland DG Corporation...

  • Page 4: Basic Handling Methods

    1. Basic Handling Methods...

  • Page 5: Basic Information

    1. Basic Information Part Names and Functions ........................5 Printer Unit .............................5 About This Machine ..........................7 Points That Must Be Observed ......................7 Items to Be Prepared Separately.....................7 Object to Be Printed On ......................... 8 Conditions for Settable Objects to Be Printed On ................8 Printable Area ..........................8 Print Exp Screen and Functions ......................

  • Page 6: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Printer Unit Front Name Function overview Computer Holder Place a computer for operating this machine. This displays the amount of ink remaining. A warning is displayed when the amount of Ink Tank & Alarm Display ink remaining is low. Press this button to fill the sub-ink tank of the print head with ink.
  • Page 7 Part Names and Functions Name Function overview This is a device to remove static electricity. This device removes static electricity from Static Remover objects to be printed on to stabilize printing quality. Ink Receiver A tray to receive fluid flushed from the print-head carriage. Crash Sensor This sensor prevents the print-head carriage from contacting objects to be printed on.

  • Page 8: About This Machine

    About This Machine Points That Must Be Observed The flat table has grooves on both sides to contain the rails to move the gantry forward and backward. Never drop trash or foreign materials into these grooves. Doing so may damage the machine. Items to Be Prepared Separately Container Place a container (...

  • Page 9: Object To Be Printed On

    ). When the length is extended, the floor may be subjected directly to UV radiation, which increases the risk of exposure to this radiation. " EU-1000MF Read this first WARNING To prevent light from entering your eyes, do not lean over or look directly at the UV lamp.

  • Page 10: Print Exp Screen And Functions

    Print Exp Screen and Functions Print Exp is an application that allows users to operate the machine from a computer screen. Various printing conditions can be set to output print data. The status and errors of the machine can also be displayed. Tool Bar IMPORTANT [Adjust], [Voltage], and [Advance] are used when this machine is installed.
  • Page 11 Print Exp Screen and Functions Spot This machine does not use this function. [Z axis control panel] Window Layout Explanation This moves the print-head carriage on the Z axis. Moves the print-head carriage upward. Z axis move Home Returns the print-head carriage to a specified value position. Down Moves the print-head carriage downward.

  • Page 12: [File] Tab

    Print Exp Screen and Functions [File] tab Explanation This indicates the place to save printing data. This displays the preview image of the selected job. This displays the properties of the selected job. This sets printing in which two jobs are superimposed at the same position. This is used for printing on a transparent target that is expected to be viewed from both sides.

  • Page 13: [Print] Tab

    Print Exp Screen and Functions [Print] tab Layout Explanation Print job list This displays jobs being printed or waiting to be printed. Job history list This displays the history of previously printed jobs. This displays the preview image of the selected job. This displays the properties of the selected job.

  • Page 14: [Setting] Tab

    Print Exp Screen and Functions [Setting] tab Layout Explanation This sets the printing mode. Head Select [26] 2(4C) Select this to print data in CMYK only. Head Select [26] 4C + WV Select this to print data including Wh or Gl. This sets the printing speed.
  • Page 15 Print Exp Screen and Functions This sets whether to print the color bar and status together with printing data. Printing the color bar and status stabilizes ink injection and maintains printing quality. *1 This prints without color bar or status. This prints the color bar.
  • Page 16 Print Exp Screen and Functions This sets other functions. This sets the inks to use in printing. Normal This prints with CMYK and white inks. Channel Only Color This prints with CMYK inks only. Only White This prints with white ink only. This sets whether to invert printing data during printing.

  • Page 17: Basic Operations

    2. Basic Operations Power Supply Operations ........................17 Turning the Power On ........................17 Turning the Power Off ........................17 Precautions for the Power Supply ....................18 Safety Protection ..........................19 Safety Protection Function ......................19 Safety Protection Operation (ON/OFF) ..................20 How to Clear Activated Safety Protection ..................20 2.Basic Operations...

  • Page 18: Power Supply Operations

    Power Supply Operations Turning the Power On Procedure Press the [ON] button on the front of the machine. The power supply button is lit. Start Print Exp. Turning the Power Off Check the following before turning off the power. • Printing has been completed. •...

  • Page 19: Precautions For The Power Supply

    Power Supply Operations Precautions for the Power Supply IMPORTANT Do not unplug the power cord. Do not turn off the main power. While the main power is on with the power cord plugged in, the machine circulates and mixes white ink. To maintain the concentration of white ink, do not unplug the power cord even when the printer is not in use for prolonged periods, to keep the main power on.

  • Page 20: Safety Protection

    Safety Protection Safety Protection Function When the SafetyProtection switch on the front of the machine is set to ON, the machine stops if something is detected entering the movable range of the print-head carriage. This function prevents contact with this carriage, which moves at high speed during printing, so leave this function on when operating the machine.

  • Page 21: Safety Protection Operation (On/Off)

    Safety Protection Safety Protection Operation (ON/OFF) Operate the switch on the front of the machine to turn the safety protection on and off. The image below shows the OFF status. Move the switch in the direction of the arrow to turn it on. To guarantee safety, be sure to turn safety protection on when using the machine.

  • Page 22: Output Method

    2. Output Method...

  • Page 23: Printing Operations

    1. Printing Operations Printing method ........................... 23 Two Checks before Printing ......................23 Step 1: Preparing for the Start of Daily Operations...............24 Step 2: Printing ..........................36 Pausing and Canceling Printing ......................44 Pausing and Resuming Printing .....................44 Canceling Printing .........................44 Adjusting the Height ..........................45 Setting the Print Head Height Manually..................45 1.Printing Operations...

  • Page 24: Printing Method

    Printing method Two 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 25: Step 1: Preparing For The Start Of Daily Operations

    Printing method Step 1: Preparing for the Start of Daily Operations Perform a printing test to ensure that dot drop-out, dot displacement, and ink dropping do not occur. • Be sure to perform a printing test before daily operations. • If dot drop-out, dot displacement, or ink dropping is present after a printing test, perform cleaning again. Clean the heads.
  • Page 26 Printing method Slowly insert the ink receiver all the way. Clean the areas shown in the figure below using new non-woven fabric. IMPORTANT • Use dry non-woven fabric without using cleaning liquids. • Do not touch the nozzle surfaces when cleaning the print heads and their surrounding areas. •...
  • Page 27 Printing method Determine if the negative pressure value is set appropriately by checking the print head nozzle surfaces. The negative pressure value is appropriate if flushed ink droplets are kept on the nozzle surfaces. If the negative pressure value of the print head nozzle is too high, ink droplets on the nozzle surfaces are sucked into the nozzles.
  • Page 28 Printing method Repeat steps to clean the print heads M and Y. IMPORTANT • Do not hold down the buttons for more than 10 seconds. The ink storage, which is located on the upper side of the print head, runs out of ink. This allows air to enter the ink tube, causing ink discharge failure or decreased printing quality.
  • Page 29 Printing method Determine if the negative pressure value is set appropriately by checking the print head nozzle surfaces. The negative pressure value is appropriate if flushed ink droplets are kept on the nozzle surfaces. If the negative pressure value of the print head nozzle is too high, ink droplets on the nozzle surfaces are sucked into the nozzles.
  • Page 30 Printing method Repeat steps to clean the print head Wh. IMPORTANT • Do not hold down the buttons for more than 10 seconds. The ink storage, which is located on the upper side of the print head, runs out of ink. This allows air to enter the ink tube, causing ink discharge failure or decreased printing quality.
  • Page 31 Printing method Attach the object to be printed on for the printing test. WARNING Never climb on the table. Doing so may result in injury. It may also decrease the table accuracy. CAUTION Wear protection such as safety shoes and gloves when handling heavy objects to be printed on.
  • Page 32 Printing method Press the [Vacuum Power] button to turn on vacuum. Press [RUN] on the Vacuum Controller. Press the [Vacuum Area] button to turn on the vacuum corresponding to the position the object to be printed on is in place. IMPORTANT If more than one [Vacuum Area] button is pressed simultaneously, negative pressure temporarily may become insufficient, failing to secure the object to be printed on firmly.
  • Page 33 Printing method Adjust the print head height automatically. The height of the object to be printed on is automatically detected, and the print heads are adjusted to the appropriate height for printing. If height of the object to be printed on is known, the print head height can be set manually.
  • Page 34 Printing method Press [Save Exit]. The setting is saved and the [Z axis control panel] window closes. Press [Left], [Right], [Ahead], and [Back] to move the print-head carriage over the object to be printed on. Press [Z Axis] to display the [Z axis control panel] window. IMPORTANT The height of the object to be printed on will be detected in the next step.
  • Page 35 Printing method Configure the printing settings. Procedure Click the [Setting] tab. Enter the printing-start position on the X axis to [X Margin] in [Margin Setting]. Enter the printing-start position on the Y axis to [Y Margin] in [Margin Setting]. MEMO •...
  • Page 36 Printing method Perform a printing test. Check the remaining ink amounts before starting printing. When the amount of ink becomes low, the machine will sound a warning beep. Refill the ink and resume operation. "P. 66 "Refilling Inks" Procedure MEMO Check that the print-head carriage has returned to the maintenance station.

  • Page 37: Step 2: Printing

    Printing method Step 2: Printing Attach the object to be printed on. WARNING Never climb on the table. Doing so may result in injury. It may also decrease the table accuracy. CAUTION Wear protection such as safety shoes and gloves when handling heavy objects to be printed on.
  • Page 38 Printing method Press the [Vacuum Power] button to turn on vacuum. Press [RUN] on the Vacuum Controller. Press the [Vacuum Area] button to turn on the vacuum corresponding to the position the object to be printed on is in place. IMPORTANT If more than one [Vacuum Area] button is pressed simultaneously, negative pressure temporarily may become insufficient, failing to secure the object to be printed on firmly.
  • Page 39 Printing method Adjust the print head height automatically. The height of the object to be printed on is automatically detected, and the print heads are adjusted to the appropriate height for printing. If height of the object to be printed on is known, the print head height can be set manually.
  • Page 40 Printing method Press [Save Exit]. The setting is saved and the [Z axis control panel] window closes. Press [Left], [Right], [Ahead], and [Back] to move the print-head carriage over the object to be printed on. Press [Z Axis] to display the [Z axis control panel] window. IMPORTANT The height of the object to be printed on will be detected in the next step.
  • Page 41 Printing method Select the print heads of the colors to be used. Select [26] 2 (4C) for print data using CMYK only and [26] 4 + WV for print data including Wh and Gl. Enter the printing-start position on the X axis to [X Margin] in [Margin Setting]. Enter the printing-start position on the Y axis to [Y Margin] in [Margin Setting].
  • Page 42 Printing method Add a job to [Print job list]. Procedure Click the [File] tab. Select the folder where the desired print data file is stored. The preview of the print data file in the selected folder is displayed. Right-click the print data file and select [Add Printing]. The print data file will be added on [Print job list].
  • Page 43 Printing method Click the [Print] tab. Check [Print Mode] of a job to print on [Print job list]. Select [720x600_H_4Pass] if [[26] 2(4C)] has been selected in [Head Select] on the [Setting] tab. Select [720x600_4Pass] if [[26] 4C + WV] has been selected in [Head Select] on the [Setting] tab. MEMO If letters are overlapping on the screen, click another job and click the job to print again.
  • Page 44 Printing method Click [Print]. The [Confirm before printing] window appears. Click [Start Printing]. Printing starts. 1.Printing Operations...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Adjusting The Height

    Adjusting the Height Setting the Print Head Height Manually Set the print head height manually so that the distance between the print head and the object to be printed on is optimal. Manual setting is suitable for printing on soft objects and when you want to set a specific distance between the print head and the surface of the object to be printed on.
  • Page 47 Adjusting the Height Press [Save Exit]. The setting is saved and the [Z axis control panel] window closes. 1.Printing Operations...

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    3. Maintenance...

  • Page 49: Introduction

    1. Introduction Important Notes on Handling and Use ....................49 Safety Precautions ........................49 Precautions for Operating Environment and Other Related Conditions ........49 Basic Maintenance Knowledge ......................50 Types and Timing of Maintenance ....................50 Measures When the Printer Is Not in Use for a Prolonged Period ..........52 1.Introduction...

  • Page 50: Important Notes On Handling And Use

    Water and metal objects entering the machine may result in fire and electrical shock. WARNING Do not touch the UV lamp. The UV lamp becomes very hot during operation. Touching it may cause injury or burns. WARNING Do not perform maintenance on the LED UV device before it cools completely. Failure to wait until the LED UV device cools completely may cause burns. WARNING Do not disassemble or modify the machine. Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock. CAUTION When cleaning the inside of the machine, be sure to contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. If the machine is not cleaned for a long time with dust accumulated inside of it, it may result in fire or malfunction. CAUTION This printer uses ultraviolet curable inks (UV inks). Be sure to wear gloves and goggles when performing maintenance. CAUTION Keep the print heads, their surrounding areas, and the nozzle surfaces away from water and alcohol. Inks may coagulate when mixed with water or alcohol. CAUTION Do not use chemicals containing benzine, thinner, or abrasives. Doing so may degrade or deform the cover surfaces.

  • Page 51: Basic Maintenance Knowledge

    Basic Maintenance Knowledge Types and Timing of Maintenance This section explains how to clean and maintain this machine. Maintenance Frequency WARNING Clean the machine periodically. Debris or dust collecting on the parts in use may cause current leakage or deterioration of the insulation, resulting in fire and smoke hazards. WARNING Store maintenance cleaning liquids in a cold and dark place. Keep them out of the reach of children.
  • Page 52 • Cleaning liquid Use cleaning liquid to remove tough dirt and hardened ink. For information about purchasing cleaning liquid, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. • Alcohol cleaner Use alcohol cleaner to remove tough dirt from the irradiation surfaces of the UV lamp and hardened ink. Use alcohol for cleaning.

  • Page 53: 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 IMPORTANT While the main power is on with the power cord plugged in, the machine mixes and circulates white ink. To maintain the concentration of white ink, do not unplug the power cord even when the printer is not in use for prolonged periods, to keep the main power on. Operations to take when the printer will not be in use for a prolonged period Perform the following operations before stopping the machine for a prolonged period. •...

  • Page 54: Maintenance

    2. Maintenance Cleaning the Machine .......................... 54 Cleaning the Print Heads .......................54 Cleaning the Table and Outside of the Machine ................59 Cleaning the Maintenance Station and Its Surrounding Areas .............60 Cleaning the UV Lamp ........................62 Removing Inks Adhering to the Table ...................65 Refilling Inks ..........................66 Disposing of Drained Ink .......................68 Maintenance Before the Start of Operations ..................

  • Page 55: Cleaning The Machine

    Cleaning the Machine Cleaning the Print Heads Dirt on the print heads can affect print quality. Clean them before starting operations, when resuming operations, and after operations. Clean the heads. Head cleaning discharges a small amount of ink from the print head. Wipe off unwanted ink. Cleaning can remove unwanted ink and clear ink clogging.
  • Page 56 Cleaning the Machine Slowly insert the ink receiver all the way. Clean the areas shown in the figure below using new non-woven fabric. IMPORTANT • Use dry non-woven fabric without using cleaning liquids. • Do not touch the nozzle surfaces when cleaning the print heads and their surrounding areas. • Clean the entire bottom surface and both side surfaces of the print-head carriage by removing adhering ink. : Area to clean Press the [Ink Flush button] on the left side of the print-head carriage to flush ink from the print heads. Hold down the [K] button for 10 seconds. Hold down the [C] button for 10 seconds. IMPORTANT Do not hold down the buttons for more than 10 seconds. The ink storage, which is located on the upper side of the print head, runs out of ink. This allows air to enter the ink tube, causing ink discharge failure or decreased printing quality.
  • Page 57 Cleaning the Machine Clean the K and C print head nozzle surfaces using new cleaning sticks. IMPORTANT • Use dry non-woven fabric without using cleaning liquids. • Never rub the nozzle surfaces hard. : Area to clean Repeat steps to clean the print heads M and Y. IMPORTANT Do not hold down the buttons for more than 10 seconds. The ink storage, which is located on the upper side of the print head, runs out of ink. This allows air to enter the ink tube, causing ink discharge failure or decreased printing quality.
  • Page 58 Cleaning the Machine Hold down the [Gl] button on the left side of the print-head carriage for 10 seconds to flush ink from the print head. IMPORTANT Do not hold down the buttons for more than 10 seconds. The ink storage, which is located on the upper side of the print head, runs out of ink. This allows air to enter the ink tube, causing ink discharge failure or decreased printing quality. Clean the Gl print head nozzle surface using new cleaning sticks.
  • Page 59 Cleaning the Machine • Use dry non-woven fabric without using cleaning liquids. • Always wipe off Wh ink because it easily adheres to the print head surface. • Never rub the nozzle surfaces hard. : Area to clean Pull the ink receiver back. 2.Maintenance...

  • Page 60: Cleaning The Table And Outside Of The Machine

    Cleaning the Machine Cleaning the Table and Outside of the Machine To use this machine safely for a long time, maintain it periodically. WARNING Never climb on the table. Doing so may result in injury. It may also decrease the table accuracy. WARNING Be sure to wear gloves and goggles before starting operation. Ink may drop or scatter. IMPORTANT • Set sufficient print margins to prevent ink from adhering to the table and put masking tape around the printing area on the object to be printed on. • If printing is applied to the table by mistake, stop printing immediately and wipe the ink off with dry fabric. P. 65 "Removing Inks Adhering to the Table" "...

  • Page 61: Cleaning The Maintenance Station And Its Surrounding Areas

    Cleaning the Machine Cleaning the Maintenance Station and Its Surrounding Areas Clean the maintenance station and its surrounding areas periodically. Ink may adhere to these areas. WARNING Be sure to wear gloves and goggles before starting operation. Ink may drop or scatter. IMPORTANT • The print-head carriage needs to be moved during cleaning. Do not place anything on the table. • It becomes difficult to remove dirt when it is completely hardened. Clean the maintenance station and its surrounding areas frequently if ink and dust are adhering to these areas. Procedure Disable the safety protection. Move the print-head carriage onto the flat table by pressing [Left] and [Right] on Print Exp. Clean the ink receiver with a non-woven fabric impregnated with cleaning liquid. : Area to clean 2.Maintenance...
  • Page 62 Cleaning the Machine Wipe the areas indicated in the following figure with a soft cloth. If this does not work, wipe with a cloth that has been wetted with water and then wrung out very well. After wiping with a wet cloth, wipe with a dry cloth to completely remove any moisture. IMPORTANT Do not use the non-woven fabric impregnated with cleaning liquid used in step : Area to clean...

  • Page 63: Cleaning The Uv Lamp

    Be sure to wear gloves and goggles before starting operation. Ink may drop or scatter. IMPORTANT • The print-head carriage needs to be moved during cleaning. Do not place anything on the table. • If the glass on the irradiation surface is damaged, the parts need to be replaced. If dirt cannot be removed or adhering ink is hardened, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. Procedure MEMO Check that the print-head carriage has returned to the maintenance station. If the machine detects an intrusion into the movable range of the print-head carriage while the carriage is not in the maintenance station, safety protection is activated to stop the machine.
  • Page 64 IMPORTANT • Wipe alcohol off completely from the irradiation surfaces. • Do not use force to tear off hardened ink adhering to the irradiation surfaces. If adhering ink cannot be removed, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. 2.Maintenance...
  • Page 65 Cleaning the Machine Press [Home] on Print Exp. Move down the print-head carriage to the position where it was before moving up. Pull the ink receiver back. 2.Maintenance...

  • Page 66: Removing Inks Adhering To The Table

    Cleaning the Machine Removing Inks Adhering to the Table IMPORTANT The appropriate maintenance frequency differs according to the period of use and usage environment. Maintenance may also be required more frequently depending on the object to be printed on or the image being printed. Change the maintenance frequency according to your usage conditions. If printing is applied to the table by mistake, stop printing immediately and wipe the ink off with dry fabric. This section explains how to remove hardened ink adhering to the table that cannot be removed by wiping. WARNING Never climb on the table. Doing so may result in injury. It may also decrease the table accuracy.

  • Page 67: Refilling Inks

    Cleaning the Machine Refilling Inks A warning beep is sounded when the amount of ink remaining in the ink tank becomes low. Prepare an ink refill to refill the tank with ink. The warning beep stops when the tank is refilled with ink or the [Stir] button is pressed. WARNING Do not mix ink with any materials for which mixing is prohibited.
  • Page 68 Cleaning the Machine Remove the cap from an ink tank that needs refilling. After checking that the cap is tightened on the refill ink bottle, shake the bottle. Remove the cap from the refill ink bottle and refill the tank with the ink. MEMO • Pour the ink without spilling it. If the ink is spilled, wipe it off immediately with a dry cloth. • The warning beep stops when the tank is filled with the ink. Do not leave any ink in the refill ink bottle. Tighten the cap on the ink tank.

  • Page 69: Disposing Of Drained Ink

    Cleaning the Machine Disposing of Drained Ink To protect the print heads from drying and dirt, this machine periodically flushes ink from the print heads into the ink receiver when the main power is on. Flushed ink is accumulated in the ink receiver, which needs to be drained periodically.
  • Page 70 Cleaning the Machine Turn the drain cock on the bottom of the ink receiver in the direction indicated with the arrow, which is shown in the following figure, to drain ink flushed from the ink receiver into the container. Turn the drain cock in the direction indicated with the arrow to close it. Wipe off ink adhering to the discharge spout completely with a cloth. Place the container under the ink receiver. 2.Maintenance...

  • Page 71: Maintenance Before The Start Of Operations

    Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Cleaning and Printing Test Perform a printing test to ensure that dot drop-out, dot displacement, and ink dropping do not occur. • Be sure to perform a printing test before daily operations. • If dot drop-out, dot displacement, or ink dropping is present after a printing test, perform cleaning again. Clean the heads.
  • Page 72 Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Slowly insert the ink receiver all the way. Clean the areas shown in the figure below using new non-woven fabric. IMPORTANT • Use dry non-woven fabric without using cleaning liquids. • Do not touch the nozzle surfaces when cleaning the print heads and their surrounding areas. • Clean the entire bottom surface and both side surfaces of the print-head carriage by removing adhering ink. : Area to clean Press the [Ink Flush button] on the left side of the print-head carriage to flush ink from the print heads. Hold down the [K] button for 10 seconds. Hold down the [C] button for 10 seconds. IMPORTANT Do not hold down the buttons for more than 10 seconds. The ink storage, which is located on the upper side of the print head, runs out of ink. This allows air to enter the ink tube, causing ink discharge failure or decreased printing quality.
  • Page 73 Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Determine if the negative pressure value is set appropriately by checking the print head nozzle surfaces. The negative pressure value is appropriate if flushed ink droplets are kept on the nozzle surfaces. If the negative pressure value of the print head nozzle is too high, ink droplets on the nozzle surfaces are sucked into the nozzles.
  • Page 74 Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Repeat steps to clean the print heads M and Y. IMPORTANT • Do not hold down the buttons for more than 10 seconds. The ink storage, which is located on the upper side of the print head, runs out of ink. This allows air to enter the ink tube, causing ink discharge failure or decreased printing quality. •...
  • Page 75 Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Determine if the negative pressure value is set appropriately by checking the print head nozzle surfaces. The negative pressure value is appropriate if flushed ink droplets are kept on the nozzle surfaces. If the negative pressure value of the print head nozzle is too high, ink droplets on the nozzle surfaces are sucked into the nozzles.
  • Page 76 Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Repeat steps to clean the print head Wh. IMPORTANT • Do not hold down the buttons for more than 10 seconds. The ink storage, which is located on the upper side of the print head, runs out of ink. This allows air to enter the ink tube, causing ink discharge failure or decreased printing quality. •...
  • Page 77 Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Attach the object to be printed on for the printing test. WARNING Never climb on the table. Doing so may result in injury. It may also decrease the table accuracy. CAUTION Wear protection such as safety shoes and gloves when handling heavy objects to be printed on. Failure to do this may cause injury. IMPORTANT • If there are suction holes that are not covered with an object to be printed on in the suction area, cover them by placing thin sheets such as paper, film, and tape. •...
  • Page 78 Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Press the [Vacuum Power] button to turn on vacuum. Press [RUN] on the Vacuum Controller. Press the [Vacuum Area] button to turn on the vacuum corresponding to the position the object to be printed on is in place. IMPORTANT If more than one [Vacuum Area] button is pressed simultaneously, negative pressure temporarily may become insufficient, failing to secure the object to be printed on firmly. If this is the case, wait until negative pressure becomes stabilized or press the [Vacuum Area] buttons at intervals. Adjust the negative pressure applied to the object to be printed on by turning the knob on the Vacuum Controller clockwise or counterclockwise. MEMO If the object to be printed on cannot be secured firmly, try the following. • Change the areas to apply the negative pressure using the [Vacuum Area] buttons. P. 6 "Flat table" " • To increase the output, turn the knob on the Vacuum Controller clockwise. To decrease the output, turn the knob counterclockwise.
  • Page 79 Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Adjust the print head height automatically. The height of the object to be printed on is automatically detected, and the print heads are adjusted to the appropriate height for printing. If height of the object to be printed on is known, the print head height can be set manually.
  • Page 80 Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Press [Save Exit]. The setting is saved and the [Z axis control panel] window closes. Press [Left], [Right], [Ahead], and [Back] to move the print-head carriage over the object to be printed on. Press [Z Axis] to display the [Z axis control panel] window. IMPORTANT The height of the object to be printed on will be detected in the next step. Make sure that there is nothing on the flat table other than the object to be printed on.
  • Page 81 Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Enter the printing-start position on the X axis to [X Margin] in [Margin Setting]. Enter the printing-start position on the Y axis to [Y Margin] in [Margin Setting]. MEMO • If [Y Margin] cannot be viewed due to letters overlapping on the screen, set the screen resolution to 1366 × 768. • The print origin on the Y axis is set at 100 mm (3.94 in.) on the scale of the flat table. If 0 is entered in [Y Margin], printing starts at the print origin.
  • Page 82 Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Click [Check]. Click [Start Printing] on the [Confirm before printing] window. The machine starts printing of a test pattern. Check the printing result. When printing is complete, check that no dot drop-out or dot displacement has occurred. If the problem persists, try performing head cleaning again. If the printer has been used for a long period, dot drop-outs may not be fixed even after performing head cleaning two or three times.

  • Page 83: Liquid Cleaning

    Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Liquid Cleaning If dot drop-out or dot displacement persists even after cleaning, perform liquid cleaning. WARNING Be sure to wear gloves and goggles before starting operation. Ink may drop or scatter. IMPORTANT • For liquid cleaning, an optional cleaning liquid is required. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer or visit our website (http://www.rolanddg.com/). • Use new non-woven fabric when cleaning the bottom surface of the print-head carriage. When cleaning the surface, pay careful attention not to rub the nozzle surfaces. • Use cleaning sticks when cleaning the print head nozzle surfaces. Cotton swabs or other lint-producing items may damage the print heads. Procedure MEMO Check that the print-head carriage has returned to the maintenance station. If the machine detects an intrusion into the movable range of the print-head carriage while the carriage is not in the maintenance station, safety protection is activated to stop the machine.
  • Page 84 Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Clean the areas shown in the figure below using new non-woven fabric impregnated with cleaning liquid. IMPORTANT • Wipe off the cleaning liquid completely. • Do not touch the nozzle surfaces when cleaning the print heads and their surrounding areas. • Clean the entire bottom surface and both side surfaces of the print-head carriage by removing adhering ink. : Area to clean Press the [Ink Flush button] on the left side of the print-head carriage to flush ink from the print heads. Hold down the [K] button for 10 seconds. Hold down the [C] button for 10 seconds. IMPORTANT Do not hold down the buttons for more than 10 seconds. The ink storage, which is located on the upper side of the print head, runs out of ink. This allows air to enter the ink tube, causing ink discharge failure or decreased printing quality.
  • Page 85 Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Clean the K and C print head nozzle surfaces using new cleaning sticks impregnated with cleaning liquid. IMPORTANT • Wipe off the cleaning liquid completely. • Never rub the nozzle surfaces hard. : Area to clean Repeat steps to clean the print heads M and Y. IMPORTANT • Do not hold down the buttons for more than 10 seconds. The ink storage, which is located on the upper side of the print head, runs out of ink. This allows air to enter the ink tube, causing ink discharge failure or decreased printing quality.
  • Page 86 Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Hold down the [Gl] button on the left side of the print-head carriage for 10 seconds to flush ink from the print head. IMPORTANT Do not hold down the buttons for more than 10 seconds. The ink storage, which is located on the upper side of the print head, runs out of ink. This allows air to enter the ink tube, causing ink discharge failure or decreased printing quality. Clean the Gl print head nozzle surface using new cleaning sticks impregnated with cleaning liquid.
  • Page 87 Maintenance Before the Start of Operations • Wipe off the cleaning liquid completely. • Always wipe off Wh ink because it easily adheres to the print head surface. • Never rub the nozzle surfaces hard. : Area to clean Repeat steps to clean the print head nozzle surfaces using new cleaning sticks. IMPORTANT • Do not hold down the button for more than 10 seconds. The ink storage, which is located on the upper side of the print head, runs out of ink. This allows air to enter the ink tube, causing ink discharge failure or decreased printing quality.

  • Page 88: Adjusting Negative Pressure Of The Print Heads

    Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Adjusting Negative Pressure of the Print Heads This machine injects inks from the print head nozzles to print on media. Negative pressure is applied to the print heads to prevent ink from leaking from the heads while the machine is waiting for printing. The negative pressures applied to the print heads are adjusted appropriately when the machine is installed.
  • Page 89 Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Check the printing result. Check where dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs. Adjust the negative pressure of the print head for which dot drop-out or dot displacement is occurring. Adjust the negative pressure for the print heads K, C, Y, and M on [Negative Pressure (colors)] and for the print heads Gl and Wh on [Negative Pressure (White)]. IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 90 Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Press the [MODE] button to enter the P-1 adjustment mode. Press the [ ] button once. ▼ MODE MODE MODE Press the [MODE] button to enter the P-2 adjustment mode. Press the [ ] button once. ▼ MODE MODE MODE Perform a printing test to check if the problem has been resolved. It the problem persists, repeat adjustment until it is resolved. Setting a Higher Negative Pressure Value Adjust the negative pressure to be suitable for your usage environment.
  • Page 91 Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Click [Start Printing] on the [Confirm before printing] window. The machine starts printing of a test pattern. Check the printing result. Check where dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs. Adjust the negative pressure of the print head for which ink dropping is occurring. Adjust the negative pressure for the print heads K, C, Y, and M on [Negative Pressure (colors)] and for the print heads Gl and Wh on [Negative Pressure (White)].
  • Page 92 Maintenance Before the Start of Operations Press the [MODE] button to enter the P-1 adjustment mode. Press the [ ] button once. ▲ MODE MODE MODE Press the [MODE] button to enter the P-2 adjustment mode. Press the [ ] button once. ▲ MODE MODE MODE Perform a printing test to check if the problem has been resolved. It the problem persists, repeat adjustment until it is resolved. 2.Maintenance...

  • Page 93: Replacing Consumable Parts And Products

    3. Replacing Consumable Parts and Products Inquiries for Consumable Parts and Products..................93 Items That You Can Purchase by Yourself ..................93 Items That Require Inquiries before Replacement................93 3.Replacing Consumable Parts and Products...

  • Page 94: Inquiries For Consumable Parts And Products

    Inquiries for Consumable Parts and Products Items That You Can Purchase by Yourself To purchase the following consumable products, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer or visit our website (http://www.rolanddg.com/). Item Related page P. 54 "Cleaning the Print Heads"...

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting Methods

    4. Troubleshooting Methods...

  • Page 96: What To Do If

    1. What to Do If The Printer Does not Run ........................96 Is the power switched on? ......................96 Is the emergency stop button activated? ..................96 Is safety protection activated? ......................96 Is the alarm sounding? ........................96 Is a message displayed on the screen? ..................96 Print Quality Is Unstable ........................

  • Page 97: The Printer Does Not Run

    Is the emergency stop button activated? After confirming the safety, clear the stop state. RELATED LINKS " EU-1000MF Read this first Is safety protection activated? If a human or object enters the movable range of the print-head carriage of the running machine, the safety protection is activated to stop the machine.

  • Page 98: Print Quality Is Unstable

    Print Quality Is Unstable Are the print heads dirty? A dirty print head may cause ink to drip on the object to be printed on. If the print head is dirty, clean it. After cleaning, perform a printing test to check that no ink drips on the object to be printed on.

  • Page 99: Print Exp Screen Display Overlapping

    Print Exp Screen Display Overlapping Has the screen resolution been changed? When the screen resolution is changed, letters being displayed may overlap. If this occurs, set the screen resolution to 1366 × 768. Are there more than five jobs on the job list? If there are more than five jobs on the job list, some problems such as displayed letters overlapping may occur.

  • Page 100: If An Error Message Appears

    Roland DG Corporation dealer immediately. IMPORTANT If you have any questions about the actions, contact your authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer immediately without taking any action. Taking actions you are uncertain about may damage the machine.

  • Page 101: Appendix

    5. Appendix...

  • Page 102: Main Specifications

    1. Main Specifications Location of the Power Rating and Serial Number Label ..............102 Specifications ............................. 103 Supported Application Software ......................104 1.Main Specifications...

  • Page 103: 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. 1.Main Specifications...

  • Page 104: Specifications

    Specifications EU-1000MF Printing method Piezo ink-jet method Width Max. 2,440 mm (96 in.) Length Max. 1,220 mm (48 in.) Acceptable media Thickness Max. 95 mm (3.74 in.) Weight Max. 45 kg/m² (99 lb./m²) Maximum printing width/printing length (*1) Max. 2,440 mm × 1,120 mm (96 in. × 44 in.)

  • Page 105: Supported Application Software

    Core i5-4590 or higher Print Exp 4 GB RAM 120 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD Windows 8 (32/64bit)/Windows 10 (32/64bit) 4 GB RAM SAi FlexiPRINT PLUS ROLAND DG Edition Screen resolution 1024 × 768 250 GB Hard Drive 1.Main Specifications...
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