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USER'S MANUAL
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• To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product's performance, please be sure to read
through this manual completely and store it in a safe location.
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misprint or error, please inform us.
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use of this product, regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product.
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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 This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. As an E ® Partner, Roland DG Corp. has determined that this product meets the E NERGY NERGY ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ........................... 1 Features of the SP-300 ....................4 To Ensure Safe Use ......................5 About the Labels Affixed to the Unit ...................... 9 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ..................10 À propos des étiquettes collées sur l'appareil ..................14 1.
  • Page 4 Contents 4. A wide variety of Operations ..................57 4-1 Setting the Location Where Output Starts ..................58 Setting the Start Location ..................................59 4-2 Making Corrections for Printing ..................... 60 Feed Correction ...................................... 60 Bidirectional Correction ..................................62 4-3 Detailed Descriptions of Cutting Conditions ................. 65 4-4 Making Corrections for Printing and Cutting .................
  • Page 5 Maximum Area ....................................110 Area When Using Crop Marks ................................110 The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing ........................111 8-4 About Blade Life .......................... 112 ECO-SOL INK™ is trademark of Roland DG Corporation. is a U.S. registered mark. NERGY ®...

  • Page 6: Features Of The Sp-300

    Features of the SP-300 The SP-300 is capable of printing and cutting. This makes possible not only use as either a printer or a cutting machine, but also enables versatile uses such as performing printing followed by cutting. Using the crop-mark feature enables you to perform cutting with accurate alignment when you remove the media for lamination or the like, then load the media on the machine again.

  • Page 7: To Ensure Safe Use

    Doing so may result in fire due to authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or ser- vice center. combustion of ink or cleaning liquid. Do not spill combustible liquid over Use only with the power cord included the platen.
  • Page 8 To Ensure Safe Use Before switching on the power, set Do not store ink cartridges, cleaning the voltage switch to match the liquid, or discharged ink in locations voltage of the region where the unit such as the following. is used. •...
  • Page 9 To Ensure Safe Use When unplugging the electrical power Do not attempt to unplug the power- cord from the power outlet, grasp the cord plug with wet hands. plug, not the cord. Doing so may result in electrical shock Unplugging by pulling or electrocution.
  • Page 10 To Ensure Safe Use Be sure to install the media guide Before switching on the power, be when loading roll media. sure to install the drain bottle. Otherwise the roll may Otherwise discharged fluid may leak from the fall and cause injury. machine.

  • Page 11: 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 Do not place hands within the space to the front of the unit while in operation.

  • Page 12: Pour Utiliser En Toute Sécurité

    Roland Utiliser l'appareil uniquement avec le Ne pas répandre de liquide combus- fil électrique fourni.
  • Page 13 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Ne pas entreposer les cartouches Avant de mettre l'appareil sous d'encre, le liquide nettoyant ou l'encre tension, régler le sélecteur de usée dans les endroits suivants : tension sur la tension locale. • près d'une flamme nue, Le chauffage risque de ne pas fonctionner normalement si la tension n'est pas •...
  • Page 14 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Pour débrancher l'appareil, saisir la Ne pas débrancher le fil avec des fiche et non le fil électrique. mains mouillées. Tirer sur le fil peut l'endommager, ce qui ris- Ne pas respecter que de provoquer un incendie ou de causer cette consigne ris- décharge que de provoquer...
  • Page 15 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Ne pas oublier Avant de mettre la machine sous ten- d’installer le guide sion, installer la bouteille de vidange, de média quand sinon du liquide peut fuir de la ma- un rouleau est chine. chargé. Le rouleur peut tomber et causer des blessures.

  • Page 16: À Propos Des Étiquettes Collées Sur L'appareil

    Pour utiliser en toute sécurité 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 Ne pas mettre les mains dans l'espace devant l'élément quand celui-ci est en marche.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    1. Getting Started This section describes what to do when you first open the packing car- ton, including how to install the machine and connect it to a computer.

  • Page 18: Checking Accessories

    1-1 Checking Accessories The following items are packed together with the unit. Make sure they are all present and accounted for. Power cord: 1 Arm (right): 1 Arm (left): 1 Stand legs: 2 Stays: 2 Shafts: 2 Large bolts : 20 Small Bolts: 2 Hexagonal wrench: 1 Pipe: 1...

  • Page 19: Names And Functions

    1-2 Names and Functions Front View Front cover Cover Operation panel Maintenance cover Sheet loading lever Drain bottle Side View USB connector Main power switch Power connector Ink cartridge ports Items Inside the Front Cover Cutting carriage Printing carriage Media clamp adaptor Pinch roller Grit roller Blade protection...
  • Page 20 1-2 Names and Functions Operation Panel Display 1 [POWER] key 8 [CUT CONFIG] key This is used to switch the sub power on and off. When on, the This displays the menu for making settings for cutting. light is illuminated. When in sleep mode, the light flashes slowly.

  • Page 21: 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 exposed to high temperatures, such as in the immediate vicinity of a heater. Also, never place undried media in such locations. Doing so may result in fire due to combustion of ink or cleaning liquid.

  • Page 22: 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. To secure the bolts, use the hexagonal wrench and pipe. Place the stand legs sideways and attach the stays. Orient the stand legs so that the small side holes are on the inner side.
  • Page 23 1-3 Assembling and Installing Mount the machine. Orient the stand so that the side where you attached the small bolts is at the rear, and place the machine on the stand. Line up the bolts at the back of the machine with the fixtures on the stand.

  • Page 24: Step 2: Install The Included Items

    1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 2: Install the Included Items Install the arms, the shafts, and the drain bottle onto the machine. To secure the bolts, use the hexagonal wrench and pipe. Attach the arms onto the back of the machine at the locations shown in the figure. Attach the arms, and secure them using the included large bolts.
  • Page 25 1-3 Assembling and Installing Attach the two shafts to the arms, and engage the brake. Install the shafts so that the one with the stopper is in front of the back of the machine. Make sure the shaft brake is engaged. Using the machine with the brake disengaged may result in unstable media feed, leading to poor image quality.

  • Page 26: Step 3: Remove The Protective Media

    1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 3: 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 1) Remove the packing. 2) Remove the packing Then open the front cover.

  • Page 27: Step 4: Connect The Power Cord

    1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 4: Connect the Power Cord 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. Use with other than the included power cord may lead to fire or electrocution.

  • Page 28: Step 5: Set The Voltage Switches

    1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 5: Set the Voltage Switches Before switching on the power, set the voltage switch to match the voltage of the region where the machine is used. When set incorrectly, the heater may fail to operate normally. The temperature of the heater may rise to undue levels, which may result in fire, or the temperature may fail to rise at the correct speed.

  • Page 29: Step 6: Change The Settings For The Language And Unit Of Measurement, And Check The Voltage Settings

    1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 6: Change the Settings for the Language and Unit of Measurement, and Check the Voltage Settings Change the settings for the language and measurement unit used for the display, and check the settings of the voltage switches.

  • Page 30: Step 7: Fill Ink

    1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 7: Fill Ink 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. If eye irritation continues, seek treatment by a physician. Never drop or allow to fall an ink cartridge.

  • Page 31: Filling Ink

    1-3 Assembling and Installing Filling Ink Installing ink cartridges for the first time after purchase requires two SOL INK cleaning cartridges. After check the settings for the voltage switches, SELECT INK TYPE the screen shown in the figure appears. After ECO-SOL 4COLOR check it, then press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 32: Step 8: Match The Machine To The Environment Where Installed

    1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 8: 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 33: Step 9: Install The Blade

    1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 9: Install the Blade Never 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. Never leave the tool-mounting screw tightened. Tightening the screw makes it more difficult to install the blade holder. Install the blade to the cutting carriage.

  • Page 34: Step 10: Connect To The Computer

    1-3 Assembling and Installing Step 10: Connect to the Computer Be sure to make the connection between the machine to the computer during the course of installing the driver. If the cable connection is made before you start installation of the driver, driver installation may fail and the machine may become unusable.

  • Page 35: Basic Operation

    2. Basic Operation This describes such basic operations as how to switch the power on and off, menu operations, and how to load and set up media.

  • Page 36: Switching The Power On And Off

    2-1 Switching the Power On and Off There are two power switches on the machine; the main power switch and the [POWER] key. Once you have switched on the main power, you should normally leave it on. In day-to-day use, you switch the machine on and off using only the sub power. Switching On the Power Press the [POWER] key to switch the sub power on.

  • Page 37: Switching Off The Power At The End Of The Day

    2-1 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. The sub power is switched off. The [POWER] light goes out. Sheet loading lever Raise the sheet loading lever to leave the pinch rollers raised when not in use.

  • Page 38: Menu Operations

    2-2 Menu Operations Displaying the Menus Pressing the following buttons displays the corresponding menu screens. Main menu Cutting configuration menu Heater configuration menu When you have displayed a menu, pressing the key for displaying the menu a second time returns the display to the top menu.

  • Page 39: Basic Menu Operations

    2-2 Menu Operations Basic Menu Operations This section describes the items on the main menu. For more information about the heater configuration menu and the cutting configuration menu, see "3-1 Points to Check Before Performing Output." How to View the Display Top Menu When media is loaded, the display shows the printable (or cuttable) width.

  • Page 40: Loading Media

    2-3 Loading Media When loading roll media, be sure to install the shafts. Otherwise the roll may fall and cause injury. Load roll media at the proper position. Otherwise the roll may fall, resulting in injury. Never touch the rail or the inner sides of the covers. Touching the area may cause the fingers to be soiled by grease or ink, and may result in diminished image quality.
  • Page 41 2-3 Loading Media Load the media as shown in the figure below. Position the media so that its left edge is over grit roller A, B, or C and its right edge is over the grit rollers on the right side as viewed. Align the media so that it is straight, and move the pinch rollers so that they are positioned above the grit rollers.
  • Page 42 2-3 Loading Media Turn the media flanges by hand to take up the media to a location where the portion hanging from the front of the machine is positioned over the sensor. . Media flange Sensor Pull out the media until it is Pull out at least positioned at the Shaft...

  • Page 43: Loading Sheet Media

    2-3 Loading Media Loading Sheet Media As with standard-size media, make sure of the following points when loading sheet media. Front View Align the front edge of the media with the location shown in the figure. Align here. Rear View Sheet media Remove the shaft and roll media at the back of the unit.

  • Page 44: Securing In Place Using The Media Clamps (Only When Printing)

    2-3 Loading Media Securing in Place Using the Media Clamps (Only When Printing) When performing printing, be sure to use the media clamps to secure the media in place. Performing printing without using the media clamps may in warping of the edges of the media due to thermal expansion or contraction. Warping of the media may result in catching on the printing carriage or other problems that prevent correct printing.
  • Page 45 2-3 Loading Media Removing the Media Clamps While holding down the area shown in the figure, pull back toward you to detach. Pull back while Push here holding down the area The attachment and detachment methods are the same for both the short and the long media clamps. You can attach and remove the media clamps even when no media is loaded or when the sheet loading lever is raised.
  • Page 46 2-3 Loading Media Setting the Media Clamps Line up the holes in the media clamps with the left and right edges of the media. Media clamp Pinch roller Line up the holes with the edge of the media. Media Set the media clamps at the correct locations. If they are not set at the correct locations, the media may catch or cause other problems that prevent successful printing.

  • Page 47: Heater Operation

    2-4 Heater Operation This machine has two types of heaters. The printing heater warms the media before printing, improving ink adhesion. The drier warms the media after printing, making the ink dry more rapidly. When the machine is shipped from the factory, it is set up so that, by default, the heaters run when the sub power is switched on.
  • Page 48 MEMO 2. Basic Operation...

  • Page 49: Performing Output

    3. Performing Output This section describes points to check before you carry out printing or cutting, as well as printing and cutting methods and other matters.

  • Page 50: Points To Check Before Performing Output

    3-1 Points to Check Before Performing Output Do not touch the platen when the heater is operating. Doing so may cause burns because the platen is hot. Before starting printing or cutting, make sure the following points have been carried out. •...

  • Page 51: Checking The State Of The Printing Heads

    3-1 Points to Check Before Performing Output Press the [HEATER CONFIG] key. PRINT The heater configuration menu appears. DRYER Preset Actual temperature temperature Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to enter the preset temperature for [PRINT], then press the [EN- PRINT TER] key.

  • Page 52: Checking The Cutting Condition Settings

    3-1 Points to Check Before Performing Output Checking the Cutting Condition Settings Before you carry out actual cutting, perform a cutting test to check whether the unit performs cutting satisfactorily. Install a blade and load media, then close the front cover. Make sure the [SETUP] light lights up.
  • Page 53 3-1 Points to Check Before Performing Output Incorrect cutting conditions may cause symptoms such as those described below. Blade force Large • The media is easily torn during cutting. • The blade requires frequent replacement. • Cutting extends through the base paper, and normal advancing of the media becomes impossible. •...

  • Page 54: Performing Output

    3-2 Performing Output Never open the front cover. Opening the front cover while printing or cutting is in progress causes an emergency stop. This means that printing or cutting may not be carried out correctly even if operation is resumed, due to drop-out or misalignment of the image.

  • Page 55: When You're Performing Cutting Only

    3-2 Performing Output When You're Performing Cutting Only When cutting never use media clamps. If you're using roll media, then before you start cutting, leave media hanging freely at the rear. Turn the media flanges by hand to pull out the necessary length from the roll. If cutting is started without doing this first, a motor error may occur or the roll may fall because the media is pulled with excessive force.

  • Page 56: Separating The Media

    3-3 Separating the Media To cut off a printed portion from the media, use the [SHEET CUT] key. Make sure the [SET UP] light lights up. 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 com- puter.

  • Page 57: Stopping Or Pausing Output Operations

    3-4 Stopping or Pausing Output Operations Use the [PAUSE] key to stop or pause printing or cutting. Press the [PAUSE] key to pause printing or cutting. The screen in the figure appears. TO CANCEL, HOLD DOWN PAUSE KEY The [PAUSE] light lights up. After making sure that this screen is on the display, press the [ENTER] key again.
  • Page 58 MEMO 3. Performing Output...

  • Page 59: A Wide Variety Of Operations

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

  • Page 60: Setting The Location Where Output Starts

    4-1 Setting the Location Where Output Starts Set the location where printing or cutting starts at the desired place. Use the arrow 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 for the scan direction (the direction of movement of the printing carriage).

  • Page 61: Setting The Start Location

    4-1 Setting the Location Where Output Starts Setting the Start Location Load media and install a blade. The center of the blade Use the arrow keys to align the center of the blade with the new start location for printing or cutting.

  • Page 62: Making Corrections For Printing

    4-2 Making Corrections for Printing When you have replaced the media with media of a different type, or when you're using the machine in a location subject to severe changes in temperature, carry out correction as described below. Feed Correction This corrects for errors in the amount of feed of the grit rollers due the type of media.
  • Page 63 4-2 Making Corrections for Printing Check the printing result. If the correct result is not obtained, then proceed from step 5 and after. Refer to the figure below and modify the adjustment value. Printing Gaps Correct Overlapping result areas Adjustment value Decrease ±0...

  • Page 64: Bidirectional Correction

    4-2 Making Corrections for Printing Bidirectional Correction This adjusts for misalignment that occurs during bidirectional printing. Perform adjustment for bidirectional correction when media is replaced with a different type or when you're using the machine in a location subject to large changes in temperature.
  • Page 65 4-2 Making Corrections for Printing Press the [ ] key to select [SETTING NO. 1]. ADJUST BI-DIR You can select from [SETTING NO. 1] through [SET- SETTING No.1 TING NO. 4]. Press the [ ] key. The screen shown in the figure appears. Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to select H1 or H2.
  • Page 66 4-2 Making Corrections for Printing Saving and Loading a Bidirectional-correction Value You can save up to eight patterns of adjustment values for bidirectional correction that you've set in memory. Saving different adjustment values for different types of media lets you load the adjustment value simply and easily when you change the media type.

  • Page 67: Detailed Descriptions Of Cutting Conditions

    4-3 Detailed Descriptions of Cutting Conditions 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 neces- sary to set the appropriate cutting conditions for the blade and media in actual use.

  • Page 68: Making Corrections For Printing And Cutting

    4-4 Making Corrections for Printing and Cutting If the locations of printing and cutting become misaligned, you use the [PRINT-CUT ADJ.] menu item to perform position alignment. Adjusting Automatically Load a media. Make sure the [SET UP] light is illuminated. Go to "1-3 Assembling and Installing"...

  • Page 69: Adjusting Manually

    4-4 Making Corrections for Printing and Cutting Adjusting Manually Read the adjustment value from the test pattern printed and cut on the media. Enter the read adjustment value with the operation panel, then align the printing and cutting positions. Load media and install a blade. Make sure the [SET UP] light is illuminated.

  • Page 70: Reloading The Media And Performing Cutting

    4-5 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 71: Aligning Automatically

    4-5 Reloading the Media and Performing Cutting Aligning Automatically When you make the setting for reading crop marks when sending cutting data from the computer, alignment is per- formed with the presence or absence of crop marks determined automatically. For information on how to make the setting, refer to the documentation for the software you're using.

  • Page 72: Aligning Manually

    4-5 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 the ar- Align the center of the Center of the blade row keys to move the center of the blade to the...

  • Page 73: Checking The Remaining Ink Level

    4-6 Checking the Remaining Ink Level You can use the [INK REMAINING] menu item 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. For more information about using and replacing ink cartridges, refer to "5-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges." In situations such as the following, the actual amount of ink remaining is not displayed.

  • Page 74: When Not In Use For A Prolonged Period

    4-7 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period When the machine will remain unused for an extended period, we recommend switching off only the sub power and leaving the main power on. About once a month a warning beep sounds to prompt cleaning as indicated below. When the machine remains unused for about a PRESS THE POWER month, a warning beep sounds and the follow-...

  • Page 75: Maintenance

    5. Maintenance This section describes replacement of the ink cartridge, cleaning for the printing heads, daily care and maintenance, and the like.

  • Page 76: Replacing The Ink Cartridges

    5-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges If ink runs out, replace the ink cartridges. Be sure to use genuine ECO-SOL INK cartridges from Roland DG Corp. Care and Handling of Ink Cartridges Give attention to the following points when handling ink cartridges.

  • Page 77: If Ink Runs Out During Printing

    5-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges Replacing an Ink Cartridge Remove the ink cartridge from the ink-cartridge port. Ink-cartridge port Remove an ink cartridge gently. Sudden movement when removing may cause ink to be spilled. Gently shake the new ink cartridge, then insert it slowly. If Ink Runs Out During Printing If ink runs out during printing, a warning beep sounds and the screen shown in the figure appears.

  • Page 78: Cleaning The Printing Heads

    5-2 Cleaning the Printing Heads Switching on the sub power automatically performs maintenance operations, including cleaning of the printing heads. This means that there is normally no need to perform cleaning otherwise. If drop-out occurs with printed images, clean the printing heads. Perform head cleaning only when there is dot drop-out (gaps) or printing becomes faint.

  • Page 79: If Drop-Out Persists Even After Carrying Out Cleaning Several Times

    5-2 Cleaning the Printing Heads If Drop-out Persists Even After Carrying Out Cleaning Several Times If drop-out persists even after carrying out cleaning several times, follow the steps below to perform head cleaning. Load media for printing-test use. Press the [MENU] key, then press the [ ] key to select [HEAD CLEANING].

  • Page 80: Cleaning Using The Cleaning Kit

    If image drop-out persists even after performing cleaning with the cleaning kit, or if the cleaning kit has been 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 81 5-2 Cleaning the Printing Heads Open the front cover and detach the mainte- nance cover. Maintenance cover Screws Close the front cover, then press the [ENTER] key. Printing carriage The printing carriage moves, and the screen shown in the figure appears. FINISHED CLEANING? Cover...
  • Page 82 5-2 Cleaning the Printing Heads Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit 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- Printing head steel frame for the heads and the plastic areas on either side of the heads.
  • Page 83 5-2 Cleaning the Printing Heads Clean the wiper. Use the [ ] key to extract the wiper. Wiper Use a cleaning stick to wipe away any buildup of dust and grime from the wiper. Wiper Replacing the Wiper If the message [REPLACE WIPER] appears on the dis- play, replace the wiper with a new one.
  • Page 84 5-2 Cleaning the Printing Heads After Finishing Cleaning Attach the cover of the machine, then close the front cover. Cover Screws Engage the cover on the hooks to install. Cover Press the [ENTER] key. Hook The screen in the figure appears. The printing heads return to the standby position, and head cleaning starts automatically.

  • Page 85: Other Cleaning Tasks

    5-3 Other Cleaning Tasks The machine and the inside of the front cover may become soiled with ink during printing. The cleaning methods described below let you continue printing without affecting the printed media or the machine. When carrying out any cleaning other than cleaning using cleaning sticks, switch off the main power. * Before turning off the main power, press the [POWER] key to switch off the sub power.

  • Page 86: Replacing The Consumable Parts

    5-4 Replacing the Consumable parts Replacing the Wiper If the screen shown in the figure appears, replace the wiper with a new one. TIME FOR WIPER REPLACE Follow steps 1 through 2 in "5-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit -- Before Starting Cleaning" to go to the maintenance menu.
  • Page 87 5-4 Replacing the Consumable parts Use the tweezers to press the area shown in the figure and engage the wiper on the hook. Hook When installing the wiper, be sure to engage it on the hook. If the wiper is not hooked, it may fall off during use.

  • Page 88: How To Replace The Blade

    5-4 Replacing the Consumable parts 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. If the blade becomes dull, replace it with the included replacement blade. The blade is a consumable item that will eventually wear out.

  • Page 89: How To Replace The Separating Knife

    5-4 Replacing the Consumable parts 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 operation panel while replacing the separating knife is in progress. The cutting carriage may move and cause injury.

  • Page 90: Disposing Of Discharged Ink

    5-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink Dispose of ink in the drain bottle as described below. Discharged ink is flammable and contains toxic ingredients. Never attempt to incinerate discharged ink or discard it with ordinary trash. Also, never dispose of it in sewer systems, river, or streams. Doing so may have an adverse impact on the environment.

  • Page 91: When Moving The Unit

    5-6 When Moving the Unit When you move the machine, you first clean the heads. Cleaning of the heads requires four SOL INK cleaning car- tridges. When head cleaning finishes, detach the cables connected to the machine and remove the drain bottle. Finally, secure the printing carriage in place to finish preparing the machine to be moved.
  • Page 92 5-6 When Moving the Unit Pull out all the ink cartridges. SET SOL CL-LIQUID The following screen appears. 1 2 3 4 All numbers flash. Insert SOL INK cleaning cartridges into all of the ink-cartridge ports. Head cleaning starts. Cleaning may take some time. The cartridges are inserted and removed while the operation is in progress.

  • Page 93: About The Menus

    6. About the Menus This chapter provides detailed item about the operation menus.

  • Page 94: Menu Flowchart

    Startup screen Roland SP-300 MENU LANGUAGE Ver. 1.00 ENGLISH When the ink hasn't filled yet [ENTER] Roland SP-300 Roland SP-300 LENGTH UNIT ECO-SOL 4COLOR INK NOT FILLED [ENTER] CHECK HEATER TEMP. UNIT VOLTAGE SETTING [ENTER] [ENTER] SELECT INK TYPE ECO-SOL 4COLOR To the "Startup screen"...
  • Page 95 6-1 Menu Flowchart Cutting Configuration Menu Press the [CUT CONFIG] key. FORCE SPEED OFFSET UP - SPEED 50 gf 50 gf 30 cm/s 30 cm/s 0.250 mm 0.250 mm 30 cm/s 30 cm/s Maintenance Menu Press and hold down Hold down the [CLEANING] key, the [CLEANING] key for and press the [POWER] key.

  • Page 96: Main Menu

    6-1 Menu Flowchart Main Menu Press the [MENU] key To the [HEAD CLEANING] menu MENU EDGE DETECTION EDGE DETECTION ENABLE ENABLE To the [SAVE PRESETTING] menu MENU ADJUST BI-DIR ADJUST BI-DIR TEST PRINT ADJUST BI-DIR SETTING NO.1 ([SETTING NO.2] through [SETTING NO.4]) ADJUST BI-DIR LOAD LOAD PRESETTING...
  • Page 97 6-1 Menu Flowchart Continue To the [CUTTING ADJ.] menu To the [SETTING] menu MENU CALIBRATION PRINTING ADJ. CALIBRATION PRINTING ADJ. TEST PRINT SETTING PRINTING ADJ. 0.00% 0.00% SETTING To the [TEST PRINT] menu To the [SCAN SETTING] menu CALIBRATION CUTTING ADJ. FEED SETTING CUTTING ADJ.
  • Page 98 6-1 Menu Flowchart Continue To the [SETTING] menu MENU SLEEP INTERVAL SLEEP INTERVAL 30MIN 30MIN SLEEP SETTING SETTING ENABLE ENABLE To the [INTERVAL] menu MENU FACTORY DEFAULT MENU SYSTEM REPORT MENU ENV. MATCH MENU PREFEED PREFEED DISABLE DISABLE MENU CUTTING PRIOR CUTTING PRIOR COMMAND COMMAND...

  • Page 99: Detailed Descriptions Of The Menus

    6-2 Detailed Descriptions of the Menus Main Menu [CALIBRATION] > [PRINTING ADJ.] > [SETTING] Setting range: -2.00% to +2.00% (in steps of 0.05%) [EDGE DETECTION] Default value: 0% Setting range: ENABLE, DISABLE This corrects for errors in the amount of feed of the grit rollers Default value: ENABLE due the type of media.
  • Page 100 6-2 Detailed Descriptions of the Menus [PREHEATING] [SLEEP] > [SETTING] Setting range: PREHEAT, MENU, OFF Setting range: ENABLE, DISABLE Default value: PREHEAT Default value: ENABLE This sets the temperature of the printing heater and the dryer when This sets whether the power-saving feature is enabled. no media is loaded and set up.

  • Page 101: Cutting Configuration Menu

    6-2 Detailed Descriptions of the Menus Cutting Configuration Menu [MEDIA CLAMP] Setting range: LONG, SHORT, NONE [FORCE] Default value: SHORT Setting range: 30 to 300gf (in steps of 5gf) This makes the setting for the type of media clamps used. Default value: 50gf [LONG]: Select this value when you're using the long media clamps.

  • Page 102: Heater Configuration Menu

    6-2 Detailed Descriptions of the Menus Heater Configuration Menu [PRINT/DRYER] Setting range: OFF, 35 to 50ºC (in steps of 1º) or 94 to 122ºF (in steps of 2º) These specify the preset temperature for the printing heater and for the dryer. They also display the actual temperatures. The value on the left side of the display is the preset temperature, and the value on the right side is the actual temperature.

  • Page 103: What To Do If

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

  • Page 104: What To Do If

    7-1 What to Do If... The Machine Doesn't Run Attractive Printing or Cutting Is Impossible The Machine The Results of Printing Are Coarse Is the power switched on? Do the printing heads exhibit dot drop-out? After you switch on the main power, press the [POWER] key and Carry out a printing test and make sure no dot drop-out occurs.
  • Page 105 7-1 What to Do If... Was printing paused partway through? be smooth, or printing or cutting may be adversely affected. Refer When printing is paused, the coloring at the seam may be altered to the following section, "The Media Comes Loose from the Bed when printing resumes.

  • Page 106: The Media Becomes Jammed

    Make sure the printing carriage and the caps are touching, then During operation, if for some reason the printing carriage does contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or service cen- not return to the standby position, then following the procedure, ter.

  • Page 107: Responding To A Message

    Roland DG Corp. service center. [CLOSE THE COVER] Close the front cover and the cover. For safety, the carriage does [SHEET SET ERROR SET AGAIN] not operate while a cover is open.
  • Page 108 After you switch off the power, in- [MOTOR ERROR TURN OFF POWER] form your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or service center of A motor error occurred. the number that appeared on the display.

  • Page 109: Appendix

    8. Appendix...

  • Page 110: Specifications

    Distance accuracy (Printing while using Error of less than ±0.4% of distance traveled, or 0.5 mm, whichever is greater heater) (in Roland SV-G-610G, print travel: 1 m, temperature: 20ºC, humidity: 50%, heater temperature setting: 40ºC) Distance accuracy (When cutting) (*3) Error of less than ±0.4% of distance traveled, or 0.3 mm, whichever is greater...

  • Page 111: Usable Media

    8-2 Usable Media Use genuine media for this machine. A) Cuttable media thickness 0.08 to 0.22 mm (0.00315 to 0.00866 in.) (depending on media composition) B) Maximum media thickness including backing paper Printing only: 1.0 mm (0.0157 in.) When performing cutting: 0.4 mm (0.039 in.) C) Maximum outer diameter of roll media 180 mm D) Core inner diameter for roll media...

  • Page 112: Printing Or Cutting Area

    8-3 Printing or Cutting Area Maximum 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 approx. 1.5 mm (approx.

  • Page 113: The Media-Cutoff Location During Continuous Printing

    8-3 Printing or Cutting Area 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. Second page 80 mm (3-3/16 in.) Location Margin (setting on the computer) where separated First page...

  • Page 114: 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. (See "3-1 Points to Check Before Performing Output.") If the media is not cut through completely even when the tool force is increased by 50 to 60 gf more than the tool force values shown below, it means that the useful life of the blade has ended.
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