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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 For the USA NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Grounding Instructions RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT Do not modify the plug provided––if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Check with qualified electrician or service personnel if the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents To Ensure Safe Use ........................4 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ....................11 Important Notes on Handling and Use ................... 18 Printer unit ..................................18 Ink cartridges ................................18 Chapter 1 Introduction ........................19 1-1 Features of the Machine ............................. 20 1-2 Part Names and Functions ..........................
  • Page 4 Contents Replacing the Wipers ........................60 Replacing the Separating Knife ...................... 62 4-5 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period ..................... 64 Keep Performing Maintenance ...................... 64 Alarm Feature ..........................64 Important Note on Draining Ink ....................64 4-6 When Moving the Unit ............................65 Procedures from Preparing to Move Through Reinstalling .............
  • Page 5 This document is the user's manual for the XJ-740, the XJ-640, and the XJ-540. Also, most of the figures in this document depict the XJ-740. Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright© 2007 Roland DG Corporation http://www.rolanddg.com/...

  • Page 6: To Ensure Safe Use

    To Ensure Safe Use Improper handling or operation of this machine may result in injury or damage to property. Points which must be observed to prevent such injury or damage are described as follows. About WARNING and CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe WARNING injury should the unit be used improperly.
  • Page 7 To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may cause injury WARNING CAUTION Be sure to follow the operation proce- Exercise caution to avoid being pinched dures described in this documentation. or becoming caught. Never allow anyone unfamiliar with the Inadvertent contact with certain areas may cause usage or handling of the machine to touch the hand or fingers to be pinched or become caught.
  • Page 8 Continuing to use the machine may result in fire, Roland DG Corp. dealer. electrical shock, or injury. Contact your autho- rized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Never place any flammable object nearby. Never use a combustible aerosol spray nearby. Never use in any location where gases can accumulate.
  • Page 9 To Ensure Safe Use Important notes about the power cord, plug, and electrical outlet Never place any object on top or subject to Never allow to get wet. damage. Never bend or twist with undue force. Never make hot. Never pull with undue force. Dust may cause fire.
  • Page 10 To Ensure Safe Use Ink, cleaning fluid, and discharged fluid are flammable and toxic WARNING CAUTION Keep open flame away from the work area. Ensure adequate ventilation for the work Ink and discharged fluid are flammable. area. Failing to perform ventilation may result in a health hazard or danger of combustion due to Never store ink, cleaning fluid, or dis- ink fumes.
  • Page 11 To Ensure Safe Use This machine weighs 250 to 300 kg (550 to 660 lb.). Media weighs 30 to 50 kg (66 to 110 lb.). WARNING WARNING Install the machine in a location that is Be sure to lock the stand's casters. level, stable, and able to bear the weight If the machine should begin to topple, a major of the machine.

  • Page 12: Warning Labels

    To Ensure Safe Use Warning Labels Warning labels are affixed to make areas of danger immediately clear. The meanings of these labels are as follows. Be sure to heed their warnings. Also, never remove the labels or allow them to become obscured. Caution: Moving Print Heads The print heads inside the cover move at high speed and pose a hazard.

  • Page 13: Pour Utiliser En Toute Sécurité

    Pour utiliser en toute sécurité La manipulation ou l'utilisation inadéquates de cet appareil peuvent causer des blessures ou des dommages matériels. Les précautions à prendre pour prévenir les blessures ou les dommages sont décrites ci-dessous. Avis sur les avertissements Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de décès ou de blessure grave en ATTENTION cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.
  • Page 14 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L'utilisation incorrecte peut causer des blessures ATTENTION S'assurer de suivre les procédures Ne jamais tenter de démonter, de réparer d'utilisation décrites dans la documenta- ou de modifier l'appareil. tion. Ne jamais permettre à quiconque ne Le non-respect de cette consigne risque de connaît pas le fonctionnement ou la provoquer un incendie, un choc électrique ou...
  • Page 15 Ne jamais utiliser si un composant est endommagé. Continuer à utiliser l'appareil peut causer un incendie, un choc électrique ou des blessures. Communiquer avec le représentant Roland DG Corp. Autorisé.
  • Page 16 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Remarques importantes à propos du câble d'alimentation, de la fiche et de la prise électrique Ne jamais déposer aucun objet sur le câble, sur la fiche Ne jamais laisser l'eau toucher le câble, la ou sur la prise car cela risque de les endommager. fiche ou la prise.
  • Page 17 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L'encre, les liquides nettoyants et les liquides usées sont inflammables et toxiques ATTENTION PRUDENCE Ne pas approcher une flamme nue de S'assurer que le lieu de travail est bien l'espace de travail. aéré. L'encre et les liquides usés sont inflammables. L'absence d'aération adéquate peut créer une situation dangereuse pour la santé...
  • Page 18 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Cet appareil pèse de 250 à 300 kg (550 à 660 lb). Le support pèse de 30 à 50 kg (66 à 110 lb). ATTENTION ATTENTION Installer l'appareil à un endroit stable et S'assurer de verrouiller les roulettes de la plat et capable de supporter son poids.
  • Page 19 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Vignettes d'avertissement Des vignettes d'avertissement sont apposées pour qu'il soit facile de repérer les zones dangereuses. La signification des vignettes est donnée ci-dessous. Respecter les avertissements. Ne jamais retirer les vignettes et ne pas les laisser s'encrasser. Attention : Têtes d'impression mobiles Les têtes d'impression sous le couvercle se déplacent à...

  • Page 20: Important Notes On Handling And Use

    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 Corp. Never Subject to Impact or Attempt to Disassemble ➢Never drop or shake forcefully. The impact may rupture the internal pouch and cause the ink to leak.

  • Page 21: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction...

  • Page 22: Features Of The Machine

    1-1 Features of the Machine What Is the XJ-740/640/540? The XJ-740/640/540 is a large-format printer capable of high-speed, high-quality printing, and is equipped with the features described below. Built-in Print Server This machine has a built-in print server as a network interface. When you use the print server, you can send printing data to the machine from anywhere on the network.

  • Page 23: Part Names And Functions

    1-2 Part Names and Functions Printer Unit Front cover Be sure to close this when you perform printing. Loading lever You operate this when you load media. Operation panel You use this to perform various operations. P. 23, "Operation Panel" Maintenance cover Dryer You remove this when you per-...
  • Page 24 1-2 Part Names and Functions Guide line This line serves as a guide for positioning the right edge of the media. Print-head carriage Pinch rollers The print heads are inside this. These clamp the media when the loading lever is pulled back toward you.

  • Page 25: Operation Panel

    1-2 Part Names and Functions Operation Panel BUSY light This lights up during printing and other such operations. Display screen BASE POINT key This displays various set- You use this when you want to ting menus and other in- set the print-start location. This formation.

  • Page 26: Media Take-Up System

    1-2 Part Names and Functions Media Take-up System AUTO switch MANUAL switch This makes the direction of rotation You use this when you want to op- for take-up during printing change erate the take-up unit manually. automatically. Take-up unit cable This is connected to the printer.

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Operation

    Chapter 2 Operation...

  • Page 28: Switching The Power On And Off

    2-1 Switching the Power On and Off Switching the Power On and Off This machine has a main power switch and a sub power switch. Switch on both to use the machine. Whenever printing is finished, switch off the sub power. You also flip down the loading lever to the rear of the ma- chine.

  • Page 29: The Power-Saving Feature

    2-1 Switching the Power On and Off The 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 the sleep mode is 30 minutes.

  • Page 30: Loading And Cutting Off Media

    2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Usable Media For information about media that can be used with this machine, refer to the page indicated below. P. 118, "Conditions for Usable Media" Loading Media Media may be of one of two types: media wound onto a paper tube (called “roll media”) and media not rolled in this way (called “sheet media”).
  • Page 31 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media — Go around to behind the printer and move the media holders all the way to the left and right. Loosen the retaining Loosen the retaining screw. screw. ˜ If the diameter of the media core is two inches, detach the end caps from the media holders and replace them with the included media flanges.
  • Page 32 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media š Grasp the location shown in the figure and align the left edge of the media with the mark. If the media is moved too far to the right, grasp the right media holder at its outer side and shift it to the left. CAUTION Never attempt this operation while holding any location other than the one speci- fied.
  • Page 33 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Pass the media through the printer and secure it in place so that no slack occurs. – Pull out the media, pass its leading edge through between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers, and feed it through as far as the platen.
  • Page 34 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Attach the media clamps and close the front cover. – Attach the media clamps. The media clamps are magnetic, and the left and right clamps are distinct. Refer to the figure and install them at the correct positions, taking care not to let the left and right clamps get mixed up.

  • Page 35: How To Cut Off Media

    2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media How to Cut Off Media To cut off the media, use . You can carry this out only when is illuminated and the top menu screen is displayed. Procedure – Make sure is lighted, and press and hold for one second or longer.

  • Page 36: Settings For The Media Heating System

    2-3 Settings for the Media Heating System What Is the Media Heating System? This machine is equipped with a media heating system that warms the media. You use this mainly to improve ink adhesion and dry the ink. You can adjust the temperature settings to match the type of media and the printing speed. Preheater This device warms the media before printing.

  • Page 37: General Guide For The Preset Temperatures

    2-3 Settings of the Media Heating System General Guide for the Preset Temperatures The optimal temperature for the media heating system varies according to such factors as the type of media and differences in the print mode. Use the following as a general guide and adjust accordingly. General Guide for Adjustment Preheater Set this to a temperature that is the same as or lower than the temperature of the print heater.

  • Page 38: Starting Printing

    2-4 Starting Printing Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer When you have finished loading media and making the temperature settings for the media heating system, then follow the steps below. This procedure enables the machine to receive data from the computer and perform printing. Procedure –...

  • Page 39: Printing Tests And Cleaning

    2-4 Starting Printing Printing Tests and Cleaning We recommend performing a printing test to check for problems such as dot drop-out before you carry out actual printing. If problems such as dot drop-out are found, clean the print heads. How to Perform a Printing Test Hold down for one second or longer.
  • Page 40 2-4 Starting Printing How to Perform Cleaning When a printing test reveals dot drop-out or the like, perform cleaning for just the group of heads that is incapable of correct printing. Compared with performing cleaning for all heads, this can reduce the amount of ink consumed. Procedure –...

  • Page 41: If Ink Runs Out

    2-5 If Ink Runs Out Checking for Remaining Ink Procedure – Press Press several times. — Press ˜ Press ™ Press Press to go back to the original screen. Amount of ink remaining Much Little The display shows an approximate guide to the amount of remaining ink, which may differ somewhat from the actual amount remaining.

  • Page 42: When Ink Cartridges Become Empty

    2-5 If Ink Runs Out When Ink Cartridges Become Empty When ink runs out, a warning beep sounds and printing pauses. Then a Flashing screen like the one shown in the figure appears (unless the default settings have been changed). Pull out the empty cartridge and insert a new one. Number and color Printing resumes.
  • Page 43 2-5 If Ink Runs Out WARNING Never store ink, maintenance fluid, or discharged fluid in any of the following loca- tions. ➢ 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 45: Chapter 3 Operation Of The Media Take-Up System

    Chapter 3 Operation of the Media Take-up System...

  • Page 46: The Take-Up System

    3-1 The Take-up System Features of the Take-up System Using the take-up system lets you perform printing while the media is taken up automatically. This makes possible unattended operation at night and efficient printing of lengthy media. Operating Conditions for the Take-up System Settings Related to Media Feed When using the take-up system, to avoid pulling media with undue force, be sure to observe the following points.

  • Page 47: Using The Take-Up System

    3-2 Using the Take-up System Loading Roll Media Pass the media through the printer. – Move the dancer roller toward the rear. Dancer roller — Load the roll media. P. 28, "Loading Media " ˜ Pull back the loading lever. The media is secured in place.
  • Page 48 3-2 Using the Take-up System ™ Fasten the media in place with tape at three locations (the center and both edges) so that the media is not at an angle. Take-up with outward curl Fasten first. Adhesive tape Paper tube (3 places) Take-up with inward curl Fasten first.
  • Page 49 3-2 Using the Take-up System ˜ Make sure the media is stretched taut, and press The screen shown in the figure appears. ™ Make the setting for the AUTO switch on the take-up unit. Take-up with outward curl Ensure there is no slack.

  • Page 50: Removing Taken-Up Media

    3-2 Using the Take-up System To Take up Media Manually You can take up media by using the MANUAL switch. However, never operate the MANUAL switch while the loading lever is pulled back. Doing so may cause the media to be pulled with excessive force, actuating the protective feature and resulting in an error.

  • Page 51: Chapter 4 Maintenance And Adjustment

    Chapter 4 Maintenance and Adjustment...

  • Page 52: Daily Care And Maintenance

    4-1 Daily Care and Maintenance Disposing of Discharged Ink The drain bottle collects discharged fluid. Dispose of collected material before the bottle becomes full. The message shown in the figure appears when a certain amount of discharged fluid has collected in the bottle. Follow the proce- dure below to discard the discharged fluid.
  • Page 53 4-1 Daily Care and Maintenance Attach the emptied bottle and reset the discharged-fluid count. – Attach the emptied bottle. — Press ˜ Press a second time. ™ Press Press to go back to the original screen. Never place discharged fluid near open flame. WARNING Doing so may cause fire.

  • Page 54: Cleaning

    4-1 Daily Care and Maintenance Cleaning Pinch rollers Periodically wipe away any grime. Failure to clean properly may result in the transfer of grime to the surface of media. Grit rollers Remove buildup of media and other material us- ing a brush. Never use a metal brush. Wipe away any buildup of ink or grime on the media path.

  • Page 55: Care And Maintenance Of The Print Heads

    P. 56, "Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit" Note: The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replacement depending on use. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Chapter 4 Maintenance and Adjustment...

  • Page 56: When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective

    4-2 When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective Performing More Powerful Cleaning When the problems such as dot drop-out are not cleared up by the "normal cleaning," try the more forceful "medium cleaning" or the even more forceful "powerful cleaning." Note, however, that this consumes more ink than "normal cleaning,"...

  • Page 57: When Powerful Cleaning Is Not Effective

    4-2 When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective — Check the drain bottle. If the amount of discharged fluid is near the upper-limit line, then remove the bottle, discard the collected fluid, and reattach the bottle. P. 50, "Disposing of Discharged Ink," step ˜...

  • Page 58: Cleaning The Heads Using The Cleaning Kit

    When the machine's head-cleaning feature does not correct the problem, clean the heads using the cleaning kit. ➢If you use up the cleaning kit, purchase a new one from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. ➢The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replacement depending on use.
  • Page 59 4-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit Change to the print-head manual-cleaning mode. – Press Press several times. — Press Press ˜ Press ™ Press š Open the front cover and remove the maintenance cover. Maintenance cover › Close the front cover and press The print-head carriage moves to the left side of the machine, and then the screen shown in the figure appears.
  • Page 60 4-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit Clean using the cleaning stick. Be especially careful to clean away any fibrous dust (lint). Clean in the sequence shown in the figure below. Cleaning stick Be sure to clean using one of the included cleaning sticks. Gently stroke the sponge.
  • Page 61 4-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit Quit the manual cleaning mode. – Close the front cover. Press The print-head carriage moves to the right side of the machine, and then the screen shown in the figure appears. — Open the front cover and attach the maintenance cover.

  • Page 62: Replacing Consumable Parts

    4-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the Wipers The wipers are components that you use when cleaning the print heads. When the screen displays a message like the one shown, it means the item needs to be replaced. Replace with new items. Press Important Notes on This Procedure ➢...
  • Page 63 4-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Replace the wipers. Use the included tweezers. – Detach the old wipers. Detach the hook and pull up and out. — Insert the new wipers. Felt surface toward the back Rubber surface toward the front ˜ Attach the hook.

  • Page 64: Replacing The Separating Knife

    4-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the Separating Knife If the separating knife becomes dull, replace it with the included replacement knife. CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified by these instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions. Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
  • Page 65 4-4 Replacing Consumable Parts ˜ Slowly insert it into the groove. ™ Tighten the screw. Take care to ensure that the knife does not slip out of position at this time. Quit the [REPLACE KNIFE] menu item. – Close the front cover. Press —...

  • Page 66: When Not In Use For A Prolonged Period

    4-5 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period Keep Performing Maintenance Switch On the Power Once a Month Switch on the sub power once a month. When you turn on the power, the machine automatically performs some operations such as those to keep the print heads from drying out. Allowing the machine to stand completely unused for a prolonged period may damage the print heads, so be sure to switch on the power to perform these automatic operations.

  • Page 67: When Moving The Unit

    4-6 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 packing materials 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 68 4-6 When Moving the Unit Secure the print heads in place. – Remove the drain bottle and detach the drain-bottle stand. Then attach the drain-tube cover. — Flip the loading lever to the rear. ˜ Secure the print heads in place using the packing material. ™...

  • Page 69: Chapter 5 Feature Reference

    Chapter 5 Feature Reference...

  • Page 70: Pausing Or Canceling Printing

    5-1 Pausing or Canceling Printing Canceling Printing Before It Finishes Procedure – Press — Hold down for one second or longer. ˜ Stop sending printing data from the computer. Description pauses printing. Pressing a second time here resumes printing, but a horizontal stripe is produced at the location where printing was stopped.

  • Page 71: Setting The Printing Position And Margins

    5-2 Setting the Printing Position and Margins Shifting the Print-start Position Forward or Backward Procedure to move the media. Description You can shift the print-start position forward or backward by using to move the media. Note, however, that with some media types, such as heavy or sticky media, performing continuous movement for one minute or longer may trigger a protective feature and result in an error.

  • Page 72: Expanding The Printing Area By Reducing The Margins

    5-2 Setting the Printing Position and Margins Description You can shift the printing position to the left by using . Note, however that this setting must be made for each individual page. When the printing of one page finishes, the left-right positioning returns to its default value. When the position has been set, lights up and the screen displays the printable width at the set position.

  • Page 73: Accommodating Various Kinds Of Media

    5-3 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Using Transparent Media Procedure Load transparent media to the printer. – Refer to "2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media" and load the media on the machine. Set the media type to "CLEAR." – Press Press several times.
  • Page 74 5-3 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media ˜ to move the heads. Align this surface with the edge of the media. ™ After positioning, close the front cover. Press to enable the setting. š Press Press to go back to the original screen, then press The top menu appears.

  • Page 75: Printing Hard-To-Dry Media

    5-3 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Printing Hard-to-dry Media Procedure – Press Press several times. — Press Press several times. ˜ Press to set the value. Press ™ Press Press to go back to the original screen. Description You use this when ink dries poorly even when the print heater and dryer are used. Larger values produce progressively slower movement of the media, enabling you to extend the drying time accordingly.

  • Page 76: Speeding Up Printing For Narrow Media

    5-3 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media You can also make this setting on the computer. When you have made the setting on the computer, the computer's setting is used and the printer's setting is ignored. Default Setting [VACUUM POWER]: AUTO Speeding Up Printing for Narrow Media Procedure –...

  • Page 77: Using Sticky Media

    5-3 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media ˜ Press to select a value from "10 min" to "990 min," or "PAGE." Press to enable the setting. ™ Press Press to go back to the original screen. Description Ink tends to collect on the surface of the heads when you use media prone to build up a static charge, or when the ambient temperature is low.

  • Page 78: How To Load Sheet Media

    5-3 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media How to Load Sheet Media As with standard-size media, make sure of the following points when loading sheet media. Procedure – If roll media is loaded, remove the media first. — Pass the sheet media through the machine. ˜...

  • Page 79: Setting How The Printer Operates

    5-4 Setting How the Printer Operates Determining What Happens When an Ink Cartridge Is Empty Procedure – Press Press several times. — Press Press twice. ˜ Press twice. to make the setting. Press to enable the setting. ™ Press Press to go back to the original screen.

  • Page 80: Setting The Interval Until Activation Of The Sleep Mode

    5-4 Setting How the Printer Operates Setting the Interval until Activation of the Sleep Mode Procedure – Press Press several times. — Press Press several times. ˜ Press twice. to make the setting. Press to enable the setting. ™ Press Press to go back to the original screen.

  • Page 81: Changing The Menu Language And The Units Of Measurement

    5-4 Setting How the Printer Operates — Press Press several times. ˜ Press to select "ENABLE." Press to enable the setting. ™ Press Press to go back to the original screen. Description This menu item is displayed only when using four-color inks (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black). It sets whether efficient ink use or image quality takes priority when you're performing bidirectional printing.

  • Page 82: Returning All Settings To Their Initial Values

    5-4 Setting How the Printer Operates Returning All Settings to Their Initial Values Procedure – Press Press several times. — Press Press several times. Press to execute. Description This menu item returns all settings to the same as their factory defaults. However, the settings for [MENU LAN- GUAGE], [LENGTH UNIT], and [TEMP.

  • Page 83: Optimizing Printing To Match Media Thickness

    5-5 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Adjusting Head Height to Match Media Thickness Procedure – Press Press several times. — Press ˜ Open the front cover. Move the lever to adjust the height of the head. HIGH Moving the lever to "HIGH" makes a warning beep sound twice.

  • Page 84: Correcting For Misalignment In Bidirectional Printing

    5-5 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing Procedure Print a test pattern. – Press Press — Press Press to start printing. Read the correction values from the test pattern. Choose the value that produces the least misalignment.

  • Page 85: Correcting For Misalignment In Bidirectional Printing More Precisely

    5-5 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely Procedure Print a test pattern. – Press Press — Press Press ˜ Press Press to start printing. Read the correction values from the test pattern. NO.4 NO.3 Choose the value that produces...
  • Page 86 5-5 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness ˜ Press ™ Press to select. Use to set the correction value. Press to finish making the settings for [SETTING NO.2]. š Press › Press to select. Use to set the correction value. Press to finish making the settings for [SETTING NO.3].

  • Page 87: Performing Feed Correction To Alleviate Horizontal Bands And The Like

    5-5 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Performing Feed Correction to Alleviate Horizontal Bands and the Like Procedure Print a test pattern. – Press Press several times. — Press Press to start printing. Read the correction values from the test pattern. In the printing example shown below, "-0.40"...

  • Page 88: Changing The Feed-Correction Value During Printing

    5-5 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness To make the setting for the correction value even more accurate, we recommend carrying out the following before printing the test pattern. ➢ After loading the media, use to feed out the media by about one meter. P.

  • Page 89: Changing The Ink-Drying Method

    5-6 Changing the Ink-drying Method Switching Off the Preheater, Print Heater, or Dryer Procedure – Press twice. to select the device. Press several times to select "OFF." Press to enable the setting. — Press Press to go back to the original screen. Description This makes the temperature settings for the media heating system (preheater, print heater, and dryer), as well as switching these devices on or off.

  • Page 90: Drying The Trailing Edge Of The Printing Area On The Dryer

    5-6 Changing the Ink-drying Method Drying the Trailing Edge of the Printing Area on the Dryer Procedure – Hold down and press — Press to select "ENABLE." Press to enable the setting. ˜ Press Press to go back to the original screen. Description When this menu item is set to "ENABLE,"...

  • Page 91: Setting How The Auxiliary Drying Unit Operates

    5-7 Setting How the Auxiliary Drying Unit Operates When the optionally available auxiliary drying unit is installed, use the setting menus on the machine to set how the drying unit operates. For detailed information about the auxiliary drying unit, refer to the user's manual for drying unit. Switching the Drying-heater Unit On and Off Procedure –...

  • Page 92: Saving The Printer Settings To Match The Media

    5-8 Saving the Printer Settings to Match the Media Saving Optimized Media Settings As Preset Values Procedure – Press — Press Press ˜ Press to select any one from "NAME1" to "NAME8." Press to save. ˜ The present menu settings are saved in the preset you chose in step ™...

  • Page 93: Loading A Saved Preset

    5-8 Saving the Printer Settings to Match the Media Loading a Saved Preset Procedure – Press — Press twice. to select the name of a preset you want to load. ˜ Press to load. The settings are changed and the screen shown in the figure appears. Description This loads a saved preset.

  • Page 94: Making The Network Settings

    5-9 Making the Network Settings Setting the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Etc. Procedure – Press Press several times. — Press Press ˜ Press to choose the item whose setting you want to make. ™ Press twice. to select the address number. š...

  • Page 95: Viewing Information About The Media And The System

    5-10 Viewing Information about the Media and the System Displaying the Amount of Media Remaining Procedure – Press Press — Press Press ˜ Press to set the amount of media remaining. Press to enable the setting. ™ Press Press to go back to the original screen. This display is updated.

  • Page 96: Printing The Amount Of Remaining Media

    5-10 Viewing Information about the Media and the System Description Setting this to "ENABLE" automatically displays the [SHEET REMAIN] menu item whenever you change the media and finish setup. This makes it impossible to go on to the next operation unless you redo the setting for the amount remaining.

  • Page 97: Viewing The Serial Number, Firmware Version, And Other Information

    5-10 Viewing Information about the Media and the System Viewing the Serial Number, Firmware Version, and Other Information Procedure – Press Press several times. — Press to choose the information you want to view. ˜ Press ™ Press Press to go back to the original screen. Description You can view the following information.

  • Page 98: Performing Maintenance

    5-11 Performing Maintenance Draining Ink and Performing Internal Washing Procedure – Press Press several times. — Press Press twice. ˜ Press Press twice. Press to execute. Description This drains the ink inside the printer and washes the interior using cleaning cartridges as a preliminary for moving the printer or conducting maintenance.
  • Page 99 5-11 Performing Maintenance Chapter 5 Feature Reference...

  • Page 100: Menu List

    5-12 Menu List Main Menu P. 91 P. 90 Chapter 5 Feature Reference...
  • Page 101 5-12 Menu List P. 91 P. 82, 83 P. 82 P. 83 P. 85 Chapter 5 Feature Reference...
  • Page 102 5-12 Menu List P. 81 P. 71 P. 71 P. 71 P. 72 P. 70 P. 73 P. 73 P. 74 P. 78 P. 74 P. 75 P. 80 P. 78 P. 78 P. 94 Chapter 5 Feature Reference...
  • Page 103 5-12 Menu List P. 77 P. 96 P. 96 P. 77 P. 56 P. 60 P. 62 P. 50 P. 95 P. 95 P. 95 P. 95 P. 92, 95 P. 92, 95 P. 92, 95 P. 95 Chapter 5 Feature Reference...
  • Page 104 5-12 Menu List (*1) (*1) P. 88 Holding down , and pressing displays this menu item. P. 87 P. 89 P. 89 P. 39 P. 94 P. 93 P. 93 Chapter 5 Feature Reference...

  • Page 105: Language And Unit Menu

    5-12 Menu List Language and Unit Menu P. 79 P. 79 P. 79 Cleaning Menu P. 38 Head cleaning for all groups P. 38, "When you want to clean all heads simultaneously" P. 54 P. 54 Heater Configuration Menu P.

  • Page 107: Chapter 6 What To Do If

    Chapter 6 What to Do If...

  • Page 108: The Machine Doesn't Run

    6-1 The Machine Doesn't Run The Printer Unit Doesn't Run ting for the software RIP specifies the IP address set on the machine, that the settings have no typing errors, and for Is the power switched on? other such problems. Switch on the printer's main power, then press the sub power switch and make sure the sub power switch lights up.

  • Page 109: Attractive Printing Is Impossible

    6-2 Attractive Printing Is Impossible Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes media to come to room temperature. Do the print heads show dot drop-out? Is the print mode suitable? Carry out a printing test and make sure no dot drop-out If attractive printing is impossible even when the media heat- occurs.

  • Page 110: The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed

    6-2 Attractive Printing Is Impossible puter quickly enough. Are the operating parameters set to appropriate values? Depending on the settings for such menu items as [FULL WIDTH S] and [PERIODIC CL.], uneven colors may occur. If the settings have been changed, try restoring them to their default values.

  • Page 111: The Media Jams

    6-3 The Media Jams The Media Jams If an error message is displayed because the media has jammed, immediately correct the problem. Fail- ure to do so may damage the print heads. P. 114, [MOTOR ERROR TURN POWER OFF] Is the media warped or wrinkled? Many factors can cause warping or wrinkling.

  • Page 112: The Media Cannot Be Taken Up Smoothly

    6-4 The Media Cannot Be Taken Up Smoothly The Media Cannot Be Taken Up Smoothly Is media feed unstable? Various factors can make media feed unstable. Refer to the following and correct the problem. P. 111, "Media Wrinkles or Shrinks, or Feed Is Unstable" Is the paper tube installed correctly? Securely insert the paper tube onto the end caps.

  • Page 113: Media Wrinkles Or Shrinks, Or Feed Is Unstable

    6-5 Media Wrinkles or Shrinks, or Feed Is Unstable A variety of problems can occur if the media feed is not Was loaded media allowed to stand for some time? smooth. This can cause such problems as poor printing Media may stick to the platen if it is heated for an extended quality, contact with the media by the print heads, mis- time.

  • Page 114: The Print Heads Stopped Moving

    If the Heads Still Do Not Move If the heads still do not move, carry out the following emer- gency response measure, then contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. 1. Switch off the main power. 2. Open the front cover.

  • Page 115: If A Message Appears

    6-7 If a Message Appears These are the main messages that appear on the machine's [SET CARTRIDGE.] display to prompt correct operation. They do not indi- Insert the ink cartridge indicated by the flashing number. cate any error. Follow the prompts and take action ac- This message appears at times such as during cartridge re- cordingly.

  • Page 116: If An Error Message Appears

    After you switch off the power, inform your authorized temperature. This occurs because the temperature of the location where Roland DG Corp. dealer of the number that appeared on the machine is installed is too low. We recommend raising the display.
  • Page 117 6-8 If an Error Message Appears [TEMPERATURE IS TOO HIGH **°C] The temperature of the location where the machine is installed has risen above the ambient tempera- ture at which the machine can operate. Operation cannot be continued. Switch off the sub power. The displayed temperature is the current ambient tempera- ture of the installation location.

  • Page 119: Chapter 7 Specifications

    Chapter 7 Specifications...

  • Page 120: Usable Media

    7-1 Usable Media Conditions for Usable Media Media width XJ-740: 210 to 1,879 mm (8.3 to 74 inches) XJ-640: 210 to 1,625 mm (8.3 to 64 inches) XJ-540: 210 to 1,371 mm (8.3 to 54 inches) Roll outer diameter ( A) Maximum 210 mm (8.3 inches) Paper tube (core) inner diameter (B) 76.2 mm (3 inches) or 50.8 mm (2 inches)

  • Page 121: Printing Area

    7-2 Printing Area Printing Area and Margins Media Media clamp Media clamp 90 mm (3.5 in.) Printing area Left margin Right margin (*1) (*1) (*2) 75 mm (3 in.) (*3) A: Setting of the [SIDE MARGIN] menu item (10 mm or 5 mm; 10 mm by default) B: Width clamped by the media clamp (approx.

  • Page 122: Media-Cutoff Location During Continuous Printing

    7-2 Printing Area Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing When a media-cutoff command is sent from the computer, the cutoff location on the media is as shown in the figure below. Second page 75 mm Location where Margin separated (setting on the computer) First page Chapter 7 Specifications...

  • Page 123: Locations Of The Power Rating And Serial Number Labels

    7-3 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Serial Number This is required when you seek maintenance, servic- ing, or support. Never peel off the label or let it get dirty. Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the requirements for voltage, frequency, and amperage given here.

  • Page 124: Specifications

    RIP, User's Manual, etc. The length of printing is subject to the limitations of the program. ➢With Roland PET film, print travel: 1 m ➢Temperature: 25°C (77°F), humidity: 50% Not assured when the print heater or dryer is used.
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