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Roland SC-545EX Print&Cut User Manual

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  • Page 1 • Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this product, regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product.
  • Page 2 AVIS Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN 431-2103 MODEL NAME RELEVANT DIRECTIVE : EC LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE (73/23/EEC) WARNING This is a Class A product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Features of the SC-545EX...4 To Ensure Safe Use ...5 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité...9 Chapter 1: Getting Started...15 1-1 Checking Accessories ... 16 1-2 Part Names ... 17 1-3 Assembling and Installing ... 20 Installation Environment ... 20 Step 1: Assemble the Stand ... 21 Step 2: Install the Included Items ...
  • Page 4 Contents 2-7 Reloading the Media and Performing Cutting ... 55 Printing Area ... 55 Printing with Crop Marks ... 56 Aligning Automatically ... 56 Aligning Manually ... 58 Chapter 3: Using the Print Heater ...59 3-1 Switching the Print Heater On and Off ... 60 Switching On the Print Heater ...
  • Page 5 8-5 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ... 129 8-6 Specifications ... 130 SOLJET and ECO-SOL INK are trademarks of Roland DG Corporation. Other company names and product name are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2004 Roland DG Corporation Contents...

  • Page 6: Features Of The Sc-545Ex

    What Is the SC-545EX? The SC-545EX is a large-format printer equipped with a cutting feature and combining high speed with high print quality. Not only can it be used either solely for printing or solely for cutting, but it can also perform printing and cutting simultaneously.

  • Page 7: To Ensure Safe Use

    Immediately switch off first the sub power, then the main power, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or ser- vice center. Do not operate in a location exposed to open flame, sparking, or static...
  • Page 8 To Ensure Safe Use Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings displayed on the unit. Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution. Ground the unit with the ground wire. Failure to do so may result in risk of electri- cal shock in the even of a mechanical prob- lem.
  • Page 9 Install in a level and stable location. Failure to do so may result in the unit tipping over, leading to injury. Unpacking, and installation must be carried out by four or more persons. Otherwise the machine or the stand may fall, resulting in injury.

  • Page 10: About The Labels Affixed To The Unit

    To Ensure Safe Use About the Labels Affixed to the Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product. The following figure describes the location and content of these messages. Front Rear Inside the front cover In addition to the : Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use.

  • Page 11: Pour Utiliser En Toute Sécurité

    Débranchez le fil électrique et contacter votre revendeur ou votre centre de service de la société Roland DG autorisé. indésirable sur la maison, tous les meubles et même les animaux domestiques. attire l'attention de l'utilisateur sur les instructions importantes ou les avertit l'utilisateur de ce qu'il ne doit pas faire, ce qui est interdit.
  • Page 12 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité jamais potentiellement inflammables sur la plaque d’exposition lorsque le chauffage fonctionne. Cela crée un risque d'incendie. Ne pas répandre de liquide combus- tible sur la plaque d’exposition. Cela crée un risque d'incendie. Ne pas utiliser avec une source d'alimentation conforme à...
  • Page 13 S'assurer que le lieu de travail est bien aéré. Sinon, des odeurs fortes peuvent se dégager et il y a risque de malaises physiques ou d'incendie. Ne pas mettre le liquide nettoyant en contact avec les yeux ou la peau. Ne pas boire ou ni respirer délibérément l'encre ou le liquide nettoyant.
  • Page 14 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Ne pas toucher la plaque d’exposition lorsque le chauffage fonctionne. La plaque étant très chaude, il est possible de se brûler. Ne pas toucher à l’extrémité de la lame avec vos doigts. Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait provoquer des blessures.
  • Page 15 À propos des étiquettes collées sur l'appareil Ces étiquettes sont collées à l'extérieur de l'appareil. Les dessins suivants indiquent l'endroit et le contenu des messages. Avant Arrière Intérieur de le couvercle de l'imprimante Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Ne pas mettre les mains dans l'espace devant l'élément quand celui-ci est en marche.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    Chapter 1: Getting Started This section describes what to do when you first open the packing carton, including installing the machine and connecting it to a com- puter.

  • Page 18: Checking Accessories

    Drain bottle : 1 Bottle stand : 1 Software RIP : 1 User’s manual : 1 Replacement blade for Roland-PrintServer Roland PrintServer SOL INK Cleaning separating knife : 1 CD-ROM : 1 Network Settings Guide : 1 Cartridges : 4...

  • Page 19: Part Names

    1-2 Part Names Front View Cover Rear View Main power switch RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector POWER Power connector Ink cartridge ports Drain bottle Front cover Loading lever Cover Chapter 1: Getting Started Operation panel...
  • Page 20 Inside the Front Cover Pinch roller Grit roller Cutter protection Operation Panel (1) [TEST PRINT] key [CLEANING] key [TEST CUT] key [CUT CONFIG] key Chapter 1: Getting Started Knife guide Platen (equipped with the print heater) Display BUSY LED [MENU] key [ENTER] key Arrow keys 1-2 Part Names...
  • Page 21 1-2 Part Names Operation Panel (2) Temperature display panel [C1] Indicator This indicator lights when the print heater is operating. It goes dark when the temperature reaches the preset temperature and the print heater stops operating. This indicator lights when the print heater is switched on.

  • Page 22: Assembling And Installing

    1-3 Assembling and Installing Do not operate in a location exposed to open flame, sparking, or static electricity, or in a location ex- posed to high temperatures, such as in the immediate vicinity of a heater. Also, do not place undried media in such locations.

  • Page 23: Step 1: Assemble The Stand

    1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 1: Assemble the Stand First assemble the stand, then mount the machine on top of the stand. Invert the stand legs as shown in the figure. While supporting the stand legs with your hand, attach the left- and right-hand casters.
  • Page 24 1-3 Assembling and Installing Use the included large bolts to secure the machine to the stand. Three places each on the left and right. Washers Bolts (Large) Chapter 1: Getting Started...

  • Page 25: Step 2: Install The Included Items

    1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 2: Install the Included Items Attach the arms onto the back of the machine at the locations shown in the figure. Left-hand side of the back of the unit Pass the stoppers onto both ends of the shaft. When passing the shaft through the stopper, be sure to loosen the screws on the stopper first.

  • Page 26: Step 3: Install The Drain Bottle

    Step 3: Install the Drain Bottle Leave the drain bottle attached at all times, removing it only when moving the machine or disposing of collected ink. Use the included large bolts to secure the bottle stand in place. Remove the stopper from the drain tube. When you remove the stopper from the drain tube, discharged fluid used in shipping inspection may be released from inside the tube.
  • Page 27 1-3 Assembling and Installing Remove BOTH the lid and the inner cover from the drain bottle. Attach the drain bottle to the back of the machine. For more information about how to dispose of discharged ink. "5-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink" Drain bottle When the level of collected fluid is in this range, detach the drain bottle and dispose...

  • Page 28: Step 4: Remove The Protective Media

    Step 4: Remove the Protective Media The protective media shown below is attached to this machine when it is shipped from the factory. When you have finished installing the machine, remove all protective media. Front Packing 5) Peel off the tape. If the screw for the retainer is difficult to loosen, use a screw- driver to remove it.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Cables

    1-4 Connecting the Cables Use only with a power supply of the same rating as indicated on the unit. Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution. Ground the unit with the ground wire. Failure to do so may result in risk of electrical shock in the even of a mechanical problem. Use only with the power cord included with this product.

  • Page 30: Connecting To The Computer

    Connecting to the Computer RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector Various settings are required when using this machine in a network environment. For more information, see the "Roland- PrintServer Network Settings Guide". * Cables are available separately. One which you are sure matches the model of computer being used should be selected.
  • Page 31 1-4 Connecting the Cables Securing the Cable Pass the cable through the established location, making sure that it does not touch the loaded media. If the cable touches the media during printing, media feed may be obstructed, resulting in poor printing accuracy. Pass the cable through here.

  • Page 32: Switching On The Power For The First Time

    1-5 Switching On the Power for the First Time Step 1: Install Ink Cartridges Store ink cartridges out of the reach of children. If ink or cleaning liquid comes in contact with the eyes, immediately flush with running water for at least 15 minutes.

  • Page 33: Filling Ink

    1-5 Switching On the Power for the First Time Filling Ink Installing ink cartridges for the first time after purchase requires four unused SOL INK cleaning cartridges. This is also the case when you are draining ink in preparation for transport, then reinstalling the ink cartridges. Switch on the main power on the back of the machine.

  • Page 34: Step 2 : Match The Machine To The Environment Where Installed

    Step 2 : Match the Machine to the Environment Where Installed The machine performs automatic adjustment to optimize its state to the environment where it is used (temperature and humidity). Performing automatic adjustment reduces misalignment in the scanning direction (the direction of movement of the carriage) during printing and cutting.

  • Page 35: Installing The Blade

    1-6 Installing the Blade Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers. Doing so may result in injury, and the cutting performance of the blade will be impaired. Do not leave the tool mounting screws tightened. Tightening the screw makes it more difficult to install the blade holder. Installing a Blade Insert the push-pin into the blade holder.
  • Page 36 Support the tool-securing screw from below and install the blade holder. Be sure to support the tool mounting screw from below when installing the blade holder. Cutting qual- ity may become poor if installed without support- ing the screw in this way. Tighten the screw.

  • Page 37: Removing A Blade

    1-6 Installing the Blade Removing a Blade Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ to make the following screen appear on the dis- play. Press the [ENTER] key to make the following screen appear on the display. When the screen shown in the figure appears, the print- head carriage simultaneously moves to the left.

  • Page 39: Chapter 2: Basic Operation

    Chapter 2: Basic Operation This describes the sequence of basic operations from switching on the power to performing printing or cutting.

  • Page 40: Examples Of Operations With This Machine

    2-1 Examples of Operations with This Machine You can perform a wide variety of operations with this machine. For example, you can perform only printing, perform only cutting, or perform printing and cutting, or even perform printing, then remove the media, laminate it, and then cut The results of operations such as printing only or cutting only differ depending on the settings used to send the data from the raster image processor (RIP).

  • Page 41: Switching The Power On And Off

    2-2 Switching the Power On and Off Switching On the Power Leave the main power switch turned on, and use the [POWER] key to switch the power on and off in day-to- day use. Points to Keep in Mind When Switching the Power On and Off Do not switch off the main power while the sub power is switched on.

  • Page 42: Switching Off The Power At The End Of The Day

    2-2 Switching the Power On and Off Switching Off the Power at the End of the Day Press and hold down the [POWER] key for one second or longer to switch off the sub power. Leave the pinch rollers raised when not in use. Deformation may occur if left lowered for a prolonged period.

  • Page 43: Loading Media

    2-3 Loading Media Be sure to install the shafts when loading roll media. Otherwise the roll may fall and cause injury. Load roll media at the proper position. Otherwise the roll may fall, resulting in injury. Do not touch the rail or the inner side of the left and right cover. Touching the area shown may cause the fingers to be soiled by grease or ink, and may result in diminished image quality.
  • Page 44 2-3 Loading Media Place the rolled media on the shafts. Pass the end of the media between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers so that it extends from the front of the unit. When viewed from the front, align so that the left-hand edge of the media is above any of the grit rollers and the right-hand edge is above any of the three grit rollers of the right side of the main unit.
  • Page 45 Align the left- and right-hand stoppers with the width of the media and tighten the screws to secure in place. Pull out the media so that at least 50 cm (20 in.) hangs down at the front of the machine. Rotate the media flanges on the shaft to take up the hanging media at the front of the ma- chine.
  • Page 46 2-3 Loading Media Close the front cover. Use the [ ] and [ then press the [ENTER] key. If cutting is to be performed from the edge of the media, select [EDGE] (If [EDGE] does not appear, set [EDGE SENSE] to [ENABLE]).

  • Page 47: Loading Sheet Media

    Loading Sheet Media Before attempting to load sheet media, check the following points. Front View Align the front edge of the media with the location shown in the figure. Rear View Remove the shafts and roll media at the back of the unit. Displaying Menu Use the [ ] and [...

  • Page 48: When Loading Thick Media (Only When Printing)

    2-3 Loading Media When Loading Thick Media (Only When Printing) Media that is thick or that warps easily may lead to problems with media feed or jamming. When you are using such media, adjust the height of the print heads. You adjust the height of the print heads only when performing printing. When the height of the print head has been adjusted, it is necessary to perform bidirectional correction.

  • Page 49: When Loading Media That Warps Easily (Only When Printing)

    When Loading Media That Warps Easily (Only When Printing) When you are loading media whose left and right edges are prone to warping, use the media clamps. The media clamps can be used to secure media that is up to 0.7 mm (0.027 in.) or so in thickness. The following media cannot be used even when secured in place by the media clamps.

  • Page 50: Separating The Media

    2-3 Loading Media Separating the Media Make sure the [SETUP] LED lights up. To cut off a printed portion from the roll, hold down the [SHEET CUT] key for at least one second. The piece is cut off at the present location of the printing-start line. This step is not necessary when cutoff is performed automatically by sending a media-cutoff command from the computer.

  • Page 51: Printing

    2-4 Printing Do not open the front cover. Opening the front cover while printing is in progress causes an emergency stop. This means that printing may not be carried out correctly even if operation is resumed, due to drop-out or misalignment of the image. During printing, do not touch the portion of the media that's already been discharged.

  • Page 52: Performing A Printing Test

    2-4 Printing Performing a Printing Test Before starting to print, carry out a printing test to check the state of the head. Problems such as missing dots may reduce the printing quality. If the test results show a problem, carry out head cleaning to restore the head to its normal state. Press and hold the [TEST PRINT] key for at least one second to carry out a printing test.

  • Page 53: Cutting

    2-5 Cutting Do not open the front cover. Opening the front cover while cutting is in progress causes an emergency stop. This means that printing may not be carried out correctly even if operation is resumed, due to drop-out or misalignment of the image. Do not use the media clamps during cutting.

  • Page 54: Test Cutting

    2-5 Cutting Test Cutting Cutting quality is affected by the blade and media being used, and by the cutting conditions. There are four cutting conditions: "cutting speed", "blade force", "blade offset", and "amount of blade extension". For high-quality cutting, it is necessary to set the appropriate cutting conditions for the blade and media in actual use.

  • Page 55: Downloading Cutting Data

    Incorrect cutting conditions may cause symptoms such as those described below. When [CUTTING PRIOR] on the machine's menu has been set to [COMMAND], the program's settings for the cutting condi- tions take priority. To give priority to the cutting conditions set on the machine, turn off the program settings, or set the [CUTTING PRIOR] menu to [MENU].

  • Page 56: Printing And Cutting

    2-6 Printing and Cutting You can perform printing and cutting at the same time. You send the data, perform printing, and after printing has finished, you start cutting. Before you send the data, make sure a blade is installed in the cutting carriage. Sequence of Operation for Printing and Cutting Step 1: Perform Printing Step 2: Dry the Media...

  • Page 57: Reloading The Media And Performing Cutting

    2-7 Reloading the Media and Performing Cutting When you are performing printing, then performing lamination or the like, reloading the media, and performing cutting, using the alignment function makes it possible to align the printing and cutting positions. Alignment of the printing and cutting positions uses crop marks. Printing with crop marks added enables automatic detection of the crop marks during cutting, thereby making alignment possible.

  • Page 58: Printing With Crop Marks

    2-7 Reloading the Media and Performing Cutting Printing with Crop Marks Load media and output the data. Crop marks are automatically printed at four places. Use your RIP to make the setting for printing crop marks. For information on how to make the set- ting, refer to the documentation for the RIP you're using.
  • Page 59 Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to choose [BASE ALIGN], then press the [ENTER] key. The four crop marks are read automatically. After the reading operation has finished, a beep sounds. Send the cutting data. Cutting starts. If Automatic Alignment Cannot Be Performed If the machine fails to detect the crop marks, the screen shown at right appears and operation stops.

  • Page 60: Aligning Manually

    2-7 Reloading the Media and Performing Cutting Aligning Manually Depending on the type of media, it may not be possible to detect crop marks automatically. When crop marks cannot be detected automatically, you perform alignment manually. Set the location of the origin point. Use [ ], [ ], and [ blade to above the lower-right crop mark.

  • Page 61: Chapter 3: Using The Print Heater

    Chapter 3: Using the Print Heater This section describes how to print and cut while using the print heater and the like.

  • Page 62: Switching The Print Heater On And Off

    The print heater starts operating. When the temperature display panel shows characters other than numerical figures, such as UUUU or LLLL, immediately switch off the print heater and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or service center. Power Source for the Print Heater The print heater is connected to the sub power for the printer.

  • Page 63: Loading Media

    3-2 Loading Media About the Ambient Temperature During Print Heater Use To ensure stable printing quality, we recommend use in an environment where the ambient temperature is 20˚C (68˚F) or higher. At low temperatures, warm-up may take a long time, or the temperature may fail to reach the preset value, or large differences in temperature may occur.

  • Page 64: Printing And Cutting

    3-3 Printing and Cutting Printing Before performing printing, set the preset temperature to 40˚C (104˚F) and wait until media becomes sufficiently warm. The recommended ambient temperature for ensuring acceptable quality when performing printing is 20 to 32˚C (68 to 89.6˚F). When the ambient temperature is less than 20˚C, the media doesn't heat up enough to ensure acceptable quality.

  • Page 65: Cutting/Printing And Cutting

    Cutting/Printing and Cutting Do not use the media clamps during cutting. Assurance of Accuracy When Performing Printing and Cutting When the print heater is used, the media may experience subtle deformation due to thermal expansion or contraction. For this reason, no assurance is made with respect to the following points when the print heater is used. •...

  • Page 67: Chapter 4: A Wide Variety Of Operations

    Chapter 4: A Wide Variety of Operations This section describes a wide variety of operations and functions, grouped by task.

  • Page 68: Replacing The Ink Cartridges

    4-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges Care and Handling of Ink Cartridges • Do not use anything other ECO-SOL INK cartridge. Do not attempt to refill and reuse an empty ink cartridge. • Do not attempt to disassemble an ink cartridge. •...

  • Page 69: Replacing With New Ink Cartridges

    Gently shake the new cartridge. Insert the new ink cartridge. Be sure to use genuine ECO-SOL INK cartridges from Roland DG Corp. Installing other types of ink may result in breakdown or faulty operation. 4-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges...

  • Page 70: If Ink Runs Out During Printing

    4-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges If Ink Runs Out During Printing If ink runs out during printing, a warning beep sounds and the screen shown in the figure appears. Replace the ink cartridge. Ignoring the message and continuing printing without replacing the ink may adversely affect image quality, resulting in faintness or other problems.

  • Page 71: Checking The Remaining Ink Level

    4-2 Checking the Remaining Ink Level You can use [INK REMAINING] on the menu to check how much ink is left after the ink cartridges have been installed. Use this information as a guide for replacing the ink cartridges. In situations such as the following, the installed ink cartridge is taken to be an unused cartridge and the default amount of remaining ink is displayed, which does not match the actual amount of ink remaining.

  • Page 72: Setting The Location Where Printing Starts

    4-3 Setting the Location Where Printing Starts Setting the Start Location Set the location where printing or cutting starts at the desired place. ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] keys and the [BASE POINT] key to set the start points (origin points) for the feed direction (the direction of forward and backward movement) and the scan direction (the direction of movement of the print-head carriage).
  • Page 73 Setting the Start Location Load media and install a blade, then press the [SETUP] key. Use the arrow keys to align the blade with the new printing or cutting start location. Press the [BASE POINT] key. The display in the figure appears. When printing, do not use the [ ] key as much as possible to pulling back the media.

  • Page 74: Setting The Margins

    4-4 Setting the Margins Setting the Margins in the Feed Direction You can set the margins in the feed direction using the software RIP (raster image processor). For information about how to make the settings for the margins, refer to the documentation for the RIP you're using. Setting made using the software RIP Margin...

  • Page 75: Making Corrections For Printing

    4-5 Making Corrections for Printing Feed Correction This corrects for errors in the amount of feed of the grit rollers due the type of media. Be sure to make this setting when you have replaced the media with a different type. Correcting the amount of feed improves the dot-positioning accuracy in the feed direction, which can help enhance image quality.

  • Page 76: Bidirectional Correction

    4-5 Making Corrections for Printing Bidirectional Correction This adjusts for misalignment that occurs during bidirectional printing. Perform adjustment for bidirectional correction in situations such as the following. • When media is replaced with a different type • When the head height has been adjusted •...
  • Page 77 Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display. Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display. Use the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ the value you checked in step 4, then press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 78: Environment Matching

    4-5 Making Corrections for Printing Loading an Adjustment Value Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ to make the following screen appear on the dis- play. Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display. Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display.

  • Page 79: Making Corrections For Printing And Cutting

    4-6 Making Corrections for Printing and Cutting When printing is followed by cutting, the cutting line may be displaced from the printing margin. If this happens, use the [PRINT-CUT ADJ.] function on the menu to align the start points for printing and for cutting. Before you run [PRINT - CUT ADJ.], run [ENV.

  • Page 80: Adjusting Manually

    4-6 Making Corrections for Printing and Cutting Adjusting Manually Read the correction value from the test pattern printed and cut on the media. Enter the read correction value with the operation panel, then align the printing and cutting positions. Load media and install a blade, then press the [SETUP] key.
  • Page 81 Use the [ ] key to choose [FEED SETTING]. Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display. Enter the correction value read in step 5. Select the correction value with the [ key, and press the [ENTER] key. Repeat steps 6 through 8 and enter the correc- tion value of [SCAN SETTING].

  • Page 82: Stopping Printing Or Cutting Operations

    4-7 Stopping Printing or Cutting Operations Stopping Printing or Cutting Operations Stopping Printing or Cutting Press the [PAUSE] key. Halt transmission of printing instructions from the computer. Hold down the [SETUP] key for one second or longer. Any remaining data is cleared. Pausing Printing or Cutting Operations Press the [PAUSE] key.

  • Page 83: Recording The Amount Of Remaining Media

    4-8 Recording the Amount of Remaining Media Displaying the Amount of Remaining Media on the Screen You can display how much of the media in use is left. Once you set the amount of media remaining, the amount remaining is displayed at the top menu until it reaches zero. If you cancel the setup such as by removing the media or raising the loading lever, the amount remaining at that time flashes on the screen.

  • Page 84: When Not In Use For A Prolonged Period

    4-9 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period When the machine is out of use for an extended period, then once a month, switch on the power and perform cleaning. When the machine's main power switch is left on, a warning beep sounds about once a month to remind you to perform cleaning.

  • Page 85: Chapter 5: Maintenance

    Chapter 5: Maintenance This section describes how to clean the print heads, daily care and maintenance, and the like.

  • Page 86: Cleaning The Print Heads

    5-1 Cleaning the Print heads Switching on the sub power automatically performs maintenance operations, including cleaning of the print head. This means that there is normally no need to perform cleaning otherwise. If drop-out occurs with printed images, clean the print head.

  • Page 87: If Drop-Out Persists Even After Carrying Out Cleaning Several Times

    If Drop-out Persists Even After Carrying Out Cleaning Several Times Perform head cleaning only when there is dot drop-out (gaps) or printing becomes faint. Performing head cleaning more than necessary subjects the heads to wear and consumes ink. In particular, cleaning performed at the [POWERFUL] menu for [HEAD CLEANING] can cause premature head wear and consume large amounts of ink.

  • Page 88: Cleaning Using The Cleaning Kit

    If image drop-out persists even after performing cleaning with the cleaning kit, or if the cleaning kit is used up, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or Roland DG Corp. service center. The heads are consumable parts. The useful life is six billion shots per nozzle.
  • Page 89 To discharge static electricity from your body, touch the location shown in the figure. Clean the heads and the area around the heads on the left side of the machine. Use a cleaning stick to wipe off any grime from the stainless- steel frame for the heads and the plastic areas on either side of the heads.
  • Page 90 5-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit Clean the wiper. Use a cleaning stick to wipe away any buildup of dust and grime from the wiper. Replacing the Wiper If the message [REPLACE WIPER] appears on the display, replace the wiper with a new one. As a rule of thumb, the message prompting you to replace the wiper appears when cleaning has been per- formed 500 times (with [ALL] selected for head...

  • Page 91: Replacing The Wiper

    5-3 Replacing the Wiper If the message shown in the figure appears, replace the wiper with a new part. Follow steps 1 through 3 in "5-2 Cleaning Us- ing the Cleaning Kit" to display the screen shown in the figure, and press the [ENTER] key. Follow steps 5 and 6 in "5-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit"...

  • Page 92: Other Cleaning Tasks

    5-4 Other Cleaning Tasks When cleaning the unit, be sure to wait approximately 30 minutes or more after switching off the power until the temperature of the platen falls sufficiently. Doing so may cause burns because the platen is hot. Never clean with solvents (such as benzine or thinners).

  • Page 93: Disposing Of Discharged Ink

    5-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink The bottle stand for the drain bottle is provided with a window to help determine when discharged ink needs to be disposed. Dispose of ink in the drain bottle as described below. Discharged ink is flammable and contains toxic ingredients. Do not attempt to incinerate discharged ink or discard it with ordinary trash.

  • Page 94: How To Replace The Blade

    5-6 How to Replace the Blade Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers. Doing so may result in injury, and the cutting performance of the blade will be impaired. Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ to make the following screen appear on the dis- play.

  • Page 95: How To Replace The Separating Knife

    5-7 How to Replace the Separating Knife Do not touch the tip of the separating knife with your fingers. Doing so may result in injury. Do not touch the control panel while head cleaning or other cleaning is in progress. The print-head carriage may move and cause injury.

  • Page 96: When Moving The Unit

    5-8 When Moving the Unit Procedures from Preparing to Move Through Reinstalling To move the machine, you must completely drain all ink inside the machine and secure the print heads in place with retainers to protect them. Attempting to move the machine without first doing this may result in damage to internal components due to leaking ink or damage to the heads.
  • Page 97 For information on how to secure in place, go to "1-3 Assembling and Installing" and refer to "Step 4: Remove the Protective Media." Lower the roll media from the printer and de- tach the shafts. If necessary, also detach the left and right arms and the stand.

  • Page 99: Chapter 6: Menus And Keys

    Chapter 6: Menus and Keys This section contains a flowchart of the menus and describes the operation-panel keys and the menu items.

  • Page 100: Menus Flowchart

    6-1 Menus Flowchart For details about each of the menus, see the "6-2 Description of Menus." Roland SC-545EX Ver.1.00 When the power is turned on for the first time, or turned on after removing the ink SC-5405EX Roland ECO-SOL LcLm If [EDGE SENSE] is [DISABLE].
  • Page 101 FORCE SPEED 50gf 50gf 40cm/s 40cm/s 30gf to 300gf 1cm/s to 60cm/s (In steps of 5gf) (In steps of 1cm/s) Press the [CLEANING] key to perform all head cleaning. CLEANING Press the [ENTER] key to perform head cleaning. CLEANING Press the [ENTER] key to perform head cleaning A GROUP of A Group.
  • Page 102 6-1 Menus Flowchart MENU EDGE DETECTION MENU HEAD HEIGHT MENU ADJUST BI-DIR MENU PRINT - CUT ADJ. To the [CALIBTATION] menu Chapter 6: Menus and Keys EDGE DETECTION ENABLE ENABLE ENABLE / DISABLE HEAD HEIGHT HIGH HIGH / MIDDLE / LOW ADJUST BI-DIR TEST PRINT ADJUST BI-DIR...
  • Page 103 [ PRINT & CUT ADJ. ] menu MENU CALIBRATION CALIBRATION PRINTING ADJ. CALIBRATION CUTTING ADJ. MENU INK CONTROL INK CONTROL EMPTY MODE INK CONTROL PUMP UP INK CONTROL HEAD WASH MENU FULL WIDTH S FULL WIDTH S FULL FULL / MEDIA / OFF MENU SCAN INTERVAL SCAN INTERVAL...
  • Page 104 6-1 Menus Flowchart [ SCAN INTERVAL ] menu MENU VACUUM POWER MENU PERIODIC CL. MENU UNIT MENU FACTORY DEFAULT MENU SYSTEM REPORT MENU ENV. MATCH MENU PREFEED MENU CUTTING PRIOR MENU REPLACE KNIFE To the [ INK REMAINING ] menu Chapter 6: Menus and Keys VACUUM POWER AUTO...
  • Page 105 [REPLACE KNIFE] menu MENU INK REMAINING MENU SHEET REMAIN SHEET REMAIN PRINT MEMO SHEET REMAIN SET LENGTH SHEET REMAIN SET AT LOADING MENU HEAD CLEANING HEAD CLEANING ALL MEDIUM HEAD CLEANING A MEDIUM HEAD CLEANING B MEDIUM HEAD CLEANING C MEDIUM To the [ EDGE DETECTION ] menu SET LENGTH 0.0 m...

  • Page 106: Description Of Menus

    6-2 Description of Menus Top menu Submenu EDGE — DETECTION HEAD HEIGHT — ADJUST BI-DIR TEST PRINT SETTING NO.1 SETTING NO.2 SETTING NO.3 SETTING NO.4 LOAD PRESETTING SAVE PRESETTING PRINT - CUT ADJ. TEST PRINT FEED SETTING SCAN SETTING AUTO CALIBRATION PRINTING ADJ.
  • Page 107 Top menu Submenu INK CONTROL EMPTY MODE PUMP UP HEAD WASH FULL WIDTH S — SCAN INTERVAL — VACUUM POWER — Function [EMPTY MODE]: When replacement of the ink cartridge becomes necessary while printing is in progress, this setting determines whether printing continues or pauses.
  • Page 108 6-2 Description of Menus Top menu Submenu PERIODIC CL. — UNIT — FACTORY — DEFAULT SYSTEM REPORT — ENV.MATCH — PREFEED — CUTTING PRIOR — REPLACE KNIFE — INK REMAINING — Chapter 6: Menus and Keys Function This specifies whether the automatic cleaning during printing is en- abled or disabled.
  • Page 109 Top menu Submenu SHEET REMAIN SET LENGTH SET AT LOADING PRINT MEMO HEAD CLEANING ALL MEDIUM A MEDIUM B MEDIUM C MEDIUM ALL POWERFUL A POWERFUL B POWERFUL C POWERFUL Function You can display how much of the media in use is left. Once you set the amount of media remaining, the amount remaining is displayed at the top menu until it reaches zero.

  • Page 110: Description Of Keys

    6-3 Description of Keys Top menu — — — — FORCE BASE -ALIGN — Chapter 6: Menus and Keys Function This switches on and off the sub power . When the power is switched on, the POWER LED lights up. This detects the presence and the width of the media, and displays the printable width.
  • Page 111 Top menu — This corrects cutting data to align it with printing data that has been output. It is valid only during cutting. — This is used to accept, execute, or save the item shown on the display. — Holding down the [TEST PRINT] key for one second or longer while the SETUP LED is lit performs a printing test.

  • Page 113: Chapter 7: What To Do If

    Chapter 7: What to Do If... This section describes error messages that may appear on the dis- play and how to resolve problems that can occur during operation.

  • Page 114: What To Do If

    Are the network settings correct? Make sure there are no errors in the network settings. For more information about making the connection to a network, see "Roland-PrintServer Network Settings Guide." Has media been loaded (the SETUP LED is lit)? If the SETUP LED is not illuminated, make sure the media is loaded correctly and press the [SETUP] key to illuminate the SETUP LED.

  • Page 115: Clean, Attractive Printing Is Impossible

    Clean, Attractive Printing Is Impossible If Drop-out Occurs with Printed Images Clean the print heads. (see "5-1 Cleaning the Print heads") The Printed Images Are Not Clean Clean the platen and pinch rollers. (see "5-4 Other Cleaning Tasks") The Print Heads Scrape the Surface of the Media Is the loaded media very thick? If media feed is not smooth because the media catches on the head, then adjust the height of the print heads.
  • Page 116 7-1 What to Do If... The Printing Length Is Not Accurate Has feed correction been performed? To correct the amount of feed, refer to "4-5 Making Corrections for Printing" and see "Feed Correction," and make the correction to match the media you're using. During Printing, Ink Drips from the Print-head Carriage and Soils the Media (the printing surface) The following may cause ink to drip on the media during printing.

  • Page 117: Media Wrinkles Or Warps

    The Printing and Cutting Positions Are Not Aligned Is the media loaded correctly? If the media is not loaded correctly, the media meanders as it is fed, and the printing and cutting positions become misaligned. Refer to the section "2-3 Loading Media" and load the media correctly. The positions are not aligned even when [AUTO] in [PRINT-CUT ADJ.] is executed.

  • Page 118: The Media Becomes Jammed

    7-1 What to Do If... The Media Becomes Jammed If [MOTOR ERROR : TURN OFF POWER] Appears and Operation Stops Follow the steps below to clear the error. Press the [POWER] key to switch off the sub power. Remove the jammed media. Cut off any creased or torn portions. Press the [POWER] key to turn on the sub power.

  • Page 119: What To Do If The Print-Head Carriage Does Not Operate

    During operation, if for some reason the print-head carriage does not return to the standby position, then following the procedure, cap the print heads, and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or service center. If the print-head carriage is allowed to stand for a prolonged period with the print heads uncapped (that is with the print- head carriage over the platen), the heads may become clogged or even damaged.
  • Page 120 When the print-head carriage comes into con- tact with the caps, rotate the pipe one or two turns more. Make sure the print-head carriage and the caps are touching, then contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or service center. Chapter 7: What to Do If...

  • Page 121: What To Do If An Error Message Appears

    7-2 What to Do If an Error Message Appears Messages An operation command was given while the CLOSE THE COVER cover or front cover is open. The print head was returned to its standby AVOIDING DRY-UP TURN OFF POWER position to be capped, canceling current printing job.
  • Page 122 7-2 What to Do If an Error Message Appears Messages Discard discharged ink. EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE * This message appears before operations that will discharge large amounts of ink. There is a chance of discharged ink overflowing if operations are carried out while the drain bottle is full.
  • Page 123 Check the number shown on the display, then press the [POWER] key to switch off the power. After you switch off the power, inform your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or service center of the number that appeared on the display.

  • Page 125: Chapter 8: Specifications

    Chapter 8: Specifications...

  • Page 126: Media Conditions

    8-1 Media Conditions Usable Media Use genuine media from Roland DG Corp. Media width 8-5/16 to 54 inches (210 to 1371 mm) A) Cuttable media thickness 0.08 to 0.22 mm (3.2 to 8.6 mil) (depending on media composition) B) Maximum media thickness (including backing paper) Printing only : 1.0 mm (39 mil)

  • Page 127: Acceptable Media Width

    Acceptable Media Width 210 to 1371 mm (8-5/16 to 54 in.) Media Approx. 830 mm (32-11/16 in.) Approx. 1030 mm (40-9/16 in.) Approx. 1000 mm (39-3/8 in.) Approx. 1200 mm (47-1/4 in.) Approx. 1171 mm (46-1/8 in.) Approx. 1371 mm (54 in.) Grit roller Make sure the left and right pinch rollers are positioned above the grit rollers.

  • Page 128: About The Printing Or Cutting Area

    8-2 About the Printing or Cutting Area The printing or cutting area along the horizontal plane (the direction in which the carriage moves) is determined by the position of the pinch rollers. The workable area spans the length between the two rollers, minus a margin of about 1.5 mm (about 0.06 in.) on both sides.

  • Page 129: The Media-Cutoff Location During Continuous Printing

    8-3 The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing The media-cutoff location that is used when a media-cutoff command is sent from the computer is determined as follows. Location where separated Start of the next printing operation End of printing 75 mm (3 in.) Margin (setting on the computer) Chapter 8: Specifications...

  • Page 130: About Blade Life

    8-4 About Blade Life Cutting conditions and blade life vary according to the hardness of the media and the usage environment. Making the settings for the conditions described below does not automatically guarantee attractive cutting results in all situations. Before performing actual cutting, be sure to carry out a cutting test and make any necessary adjustments. (refer to "2-5 Cutting"...

  • Page 131: Locations Of The Power Rating And Serial Number Labels

    8-5 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Serial Number This is require when you seek maintenance, servicing, or support. Never peel off the la- bel or let it get dirty. Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the re- quirements for voltage, frequency, and am- perage given here.

  • Page 132: Specifications

    2, stoppers: 2, blade: 1, blade holder: 1, pin: 1, transport bars: 2, drain bottle: 1, bottle stand: 1, Software RIP: 1, user's manual: 1, replacement blade for separat- ing knife: 1, Roland-PrintServer CD-ROM: 1, Roland-PrintServer Network Set- tings Guide: 1, SOL INK Cleaning cartridges: 4, cleaning kit: 1 (cleaning sticks:...
  • Page 133 • Media type: Roland SV-G-1270G, print travel: 1 m • Preset temperature for the print heater: 40˚C • Temperature: 20˚C, humidity: 50% • Media type: Roland PET-G-1050, print travel: 1 m Not assured when the print heater is used. The following conditions must be satisfied: •...
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