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USER'S MANUAL
Thank you very much for purchasing this product.
 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.
 Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibited.
 The contents of this document and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
 The documentation and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible. If you find any misprint or
error, please inform us.
 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.
 Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur with respect to
any article made using this product.

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  • Page 1  The documentation and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible. If you find any misprint or error, please inform us.  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: Operating Instructions

    For EU Countries Manufacturer: ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, 431-2103 JAPAN The authorized representative in the EU: Roland DG Corporation, German Office Halskestrasse 7, 47877 Willich, Germany...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ......................1 Chapter 1 Machine Highlights ................5 Part Names and Functions ................6 Printer Unit ............................6 Operation Panel ..........................8 Menu List .......................9 Main Menu ............................9 Language and Unit Menu ......................12 Function Menu ..........................12 To Ensure Safe Use ...................13 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité...
  • Page 4 Contents Maintenance that Should Be Performed More Than Once a Month ...65 When Manual-Cleaning Becomes Necessary ..............65 Manual Cleaning of Print Head ....................66 When Problems Such As Dot Drop-out are Not Cleared Up .......71 When Problems Such As Dot Drop-out are Not Cleared Up ...........71 Replacing Consumable Parts ..............74 Replacing the Wiper ........................74 Replacing the Felt Wiper ......................77...
  • Page 5 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ......130 Specifications ....................131 This document is a common user’s manual for RA-640 water-based ink model and RA-640 solvent-based ink model. Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Machine Highlights

    Chapter 1 Machine Highlights Part Names and Functions ............6 Printer Unit ...................6 Operation Panel ................8 Menu List ..................9 Main Menu ...................9 Language and Unit Menu ............12 Function Menu ................12 To Ensure Safe Use ...............13 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ..........20 Important Notes on Handling and Use ........28...

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Printer Unit Front Front cover Cover R Keep this closed except when necessary, You remove this when you Operation panel during when loading media. perform maintenance.  P. 8, "Operation Panel" Cover L Drain bottle You remove this when you perform maintenance.
  • Page 9 Part Names and Functions Front cover inside/print head periphery Media clamps These keep the media from coming loose and prevent fuzz on the cut Pinch rollers edge of the media from touching These clamp the media when Print-head carriage the print head. the loading lever is lowered.

  • Page 10: Operation Panel

    Part Names and Functions Operation Panel HEATER light Display screen This flashes while the This displays various setting media heating sys- menus and other information. tem is warming up, changing to a steadily BASE POINT light lighted state when the This lights up when the preset temperature is base point (the output start...

  • Page 11: Menu List

    Menu List Main Menu Press T o the [SHEET REMAIN] menu MENU MEDI A SETTING T o the [SAVE] menu T o the [NAME8] menu MENU PRESE T LOAD PRESE T LOAD NAME1 LOAD NAME8 T o the [NAME1] menu T o the [NAME8] menu PRESE T S A VE...
  • Page 12 Menu List Continue To the [MAINTENANCE] menu MENU SUB MENU SHEET TYPE SUB MENU SHEET TYPE OPAQUE OPAQUE SUB MENU SHEET WIDTH SHEET WIDTH 1600mm 1600mm To the [CANCEL] menu SUB MENU SHEET POS. SHEET POS. SAVE SHEET POS. CANCEL ENTER To the [SAVE] menu SUB MENU...
  • Page 13 Menu List Continue To the [NETWORK] menu MENU SYSTEM INFO. MODEL SYSTEM INFO. MODEL RA-640 SYSTEM INFO. SERIAL NO . SERIAL NO. ZS00001 SYSTEM INFO. E-SOL 4COLOR SYSTEM INFO. FIRMWARE FIRMWARE Ver.1.30 To the [MAC ADDRESS] menu SYSTEM INFO. NETWORK...

  • Page 14: Language And Unit Menu

    Menu List Language and Unit Menu While holding down , switch on the sub power. MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH LENGTH UNIT TEMP. UNIT Function Menu Press To the [HEATER CONFIG] menu FUNCTION BASE POINT (*2) To the [POWERFUL CL.] menu FUNCTION CLEANING CLEANING TEST PRINT...

  • Page 15: 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 16 To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may cause injury. WARNING WARNING Be sure to follow the operation proce- Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or dures described in this documentation. modify the machine. Never allow anyone unfamiliar with the Doing so may result in fire, electrical shock, usage or handling of the machine to or injury.
  • Page 17 Contact your ventilation ports may result in fire or electrical authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. shock. If anything gets inside, immediately disconnect the power cord and contact your Do not use the supplied power supply authorized Roland DG Corp.
  • Page 18 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. Dust may cause fire. Never pull with undue force.
  • Page 19 To Ensure Safe Use Ink, cleaning fluid, and discharged fluid are flammable and toxic. WARNING CAUTION Keep open flame away from the work Ensure adequate ventilation for the work area. area. Ink and discharged fluid are flammable. Failing to perform ventilation may result in a health hazard or danger of combustion due to ink fumes.
  • Page 20 To Ensure Safe Use This machine weighs 200 kg (441 lb.). Media weighs 40 kg (88 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 ma- of the machine.

  • Page 21: 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. Flammable Ink and discharged fluid are flammable.

  • Page 22: 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 ATTENTION en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.
  • Page 23 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L'utilisation incorrecte peut causer des blessures ATTENTION ATTENTION S'assurer de suivre les procédures Débrancher le câble d'alimentation avant d'utilisation décrites dans la documen- de procéder au nettoyage ou à l'entretien tation. Ne jamais permettre à quiconque de l'appareil, et avant d'y fixer ou d'en ne connaît pas le fonctionnement ou la retirer des accessoires en option.
  • Page 24 électrique. Si un objet ou du liquide s'infiltre Côté corps dans l'appareil, débrancher immédiatement le câble d'alimentation et communiquer avec le représentant Roland DG Corp. autorisé.
  • Page 25 Continuer à utiliser l'appareil peut causer un raient se produire. incendie, un choc électrique ou des bles- sures. Communiquer avec le représentant Roland DG Corp. Autorisé. Manipuler le câble d'alimentation, la fiche et la prise électrique correctement et avec soin.
  • Page 26 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 Ne jamais laisser l'eau toucher le câble, câble, sur la fiche ou sur la prise car cela la fiche ou la prise.
  • Page 27 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L'encre, les liquides nettoyants et les liquides usées sont inflammables et toxiques ATTENTION ATTENTION Ne pas approcher une flamme nue de Ne jamais boire l'encre, le liquide de l'espace de travail. nettoyage ni les liquides usés, ne pas L'encre et les liquides usés sont inflam- en respirer les vapeurs et ne pas laisser mables.
  • Page 28 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Le poids de cet appareil est de 200 kg (441 lb.) Le poids du support est de 40 kg (88 lb.) ATTENTION ATTENTION S'assurer de verrouiller les roulettes de Installer l'appareil à un endroit stable et la base.
  • Page 29 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Vignettes d'avertissement Des vignettes d'avertissement sont apposées pour qu'il soit facile de repérer les zones dangere- uses. La signification des vignettes est donnée ci-dessous. Respecter les avertissements. Ne jamais retirer les vignettes et ne pas les laisser s'encrasser. Inflammable L'encre et les liquides usés sont inflammables.

  • Page 30: Important Notes On Handling And Use

    Important Notes on Handling and Use This machine is a precision device. To ensure the full performance of this machine, be sure to observe the following important points. Failure to observe them may not only result in loss of performance, but may also cause malfunction or breakdown. Printer Unit This machine is a precision device.

  • Page 31: Chapter 2 Basic Operation

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Prepare the Media ...............30 Type of Media ................30 Usable Media ................31 Switch On! ..................32 Switch On! .................32 The Power-saving Feature (Sleep Mode) .........32 Loading Media ................33 Loading Roll Media ..............33 Loading the Sheet Media............39 Performing the Initial Adjustment (Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely) ........41 Setup of Media ................43 About [Media Setting] menu ............43...

  • Page 32: Prepare The Media

    Prepare the Media Type of Media In this manual, the paper used for output is called “media. ” There are the following main two media types used in this machine.  Roll media: Media wound onto a paper tube  Sheet media: Media not wound onto a paper tube such as standard-size media Various paper quality types of roll media and sheet media are selectable according your purpose.

  • Page 33: Usable Media

    Prepare the Media Usable Media This machine cannot necessarily print every kind of media. When selecting media, be sure to carry out testing in advance to make sure that satisfactory printing quality is obtained. Size Width (For both Roll Media and sheet media) 259 to 1,625 mm (10.2 to 64 inches) Maximum media thickness (For both Roll Media and sheet media) 1.0 mm (39mil)

  • Page 34: Switch On

    Switch On! Switch On! WARNING When output is not being performed, remove any loaded media or switch off the sub power. The continued application of heat at a single location may cause the release of toxic gases from the media or pose a fire hazard. Procedure ...

  • Page 35: Loading Media

    Loading Media Loading Roll Media CAUTION Load roll media correctly. Otherwise the media may fall and cause injury. CAUTION Roll media weighs about 40 kg (88 lb.). To avoid injury, handle with care. CAUTION Never load media that weighs over 40 kg (88lb.). The machine may fail to withstand the weight and tip over or cause the media to fall.
  • Page 36 Loading Media  Fit the paper tube (core) onto the end cap of the media holder [Left]. Do not secure the media holder now. Move the media holder [Right] and fit the media cap onto the paper tube core of the media.
  • Page 37 Loading Media  Hold the outside of the media holder [left] and align the left edge of the media with the mark. When deciding the position, hold the both sides of media holders from the outer sides and move it. Do not hold the media directly to move.
  • Page 38 Loading Media Pass the media through the printer and secure the media holders.  Pass the leading edge of the media between the pinch rollers and the grid rollers. Check that the edge of the media (at the carriage side of the print head) is aligned with the guide line. Front Pinch rollers Guide line...
  • Page 39 Loading Media  Hold the media at the center and pull it out, being sure to keep it straight and all areas of the media to be taut.  Lower the loading lever to secure the media in place. starts to flash, and then the screen shown in the figure appears. CLOSE FRONT COVER...
  • Page 40 Loading Media Clamp the edges of the media with the media clamp.  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. Right media clamp Left media clamp Align the edge of the...

  • Page 41: Loading The Sheet Media

    Loading Media Loading the Sheet Media Procedure  Move the media holders to the left and right. Move them to a location where they don’t disturb the media when the media is hung down from the rear of the machine. If they disturb the media, remove them with the shaft. For information on how to remove, refer to “Setup Guide.
  • Page 42 Loading Media  Lower the loading lever to secure the media in place. starts to flash, and then the screen shown in the figure appears. CLOSE 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 43: Performing The Initial Adjustment (Correcting For Misalignment In Bidirectional Printing More Precisely)

    Loading Media Performing the Initial Adjustment (Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely) Perform the initial adjustment (correction for misalignment in bidirectional printing more precisely) of this machine. In the following case, perform this adjustment.  When using this machine for the first time ...
  • Page 44 Loading Media  Press to select a correction value of NO.3 NO.4 ‑ 6 ‑ 4 No.3 Press Set correction values of No.4 to No.12. in the same man- ner. Perform the setting up to NO. 4 for the water-based pigment ink model.

  • Page 45: Setup Of Media

    Setup of Media About [Media Setting] menu To ensure the optimal output according to the media size and type, various setting items are provided in this machine. However, it is hard work to perform these settings one by one referring to this document. So, this machine provides the [Media Setting] menu that guides these settings in the interactive mode.

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Head Height

    Setup of Media  to set the temperature. DRYER 40℃ Recommended temperature: 40 °C (104°F) Press to enable the setting. Temperature to Current preset be set temperature For the individual setting method of this setting item and the description, refer to p.
  • Page 47 Setup of Media Perform the position correction of feed direction (Alleviate Horizontal Stripes). Feed direction means the feed direction of the media. Perform the correction adjusting to the media in advance because horizontal stripes are more likely to occur during printing when the movement distance of the media changes subtly depending on the media’s thickness.
  • Page 48 Setup of Media Performing the correction for misalignment in bidirectional printing This machine prints by the bidirectional mode (in which the heads perform printing during both their outbound pass and return pass). This printing method is called “Bidirectional Printing. ” This method offers the advantage of being able to shorten output times, but subtle misalignment occurs during the outbound and return passes.
  • Page 49 Setup of Media Setting the Drying Method and Time after Printing * Go to the procedure when the water-based pigment ink model is in use.  Press to select the item. FEED FOR DRY DISABLE ENABLE Press to enable the setting. Setting after Current setting changed...
  • Page 50 Setup of Media  to select [Destination to Save]. SAVE TO NAME1 You can select one of NAME1 to 8. Press to enable the setting.  to select characters. SET NAME to move the next character. Select the following characters in the same way. You can enter up to15 characters.

  • Page 51: Outputting

    Outputting Setting the Output-start Location When p. 43, "Setup of Media" are completed, you can set the output-start location at any location you prefer. (You can output even if you do not set this.) Move the media and the print head to set the output-start location. Note, however, that this setting must be made for each individual page.

  • Page 52: Printing Tests And Cleaning

    Outputting Note, however, that the left and right positions are not restored to their defaults for test patterns. If you’re using the separately available media take-up unit, never adjust by pressing . Doing so may pull the media with undue force, resulting in an error or malfunction. If you press before and after executing feed correction, the roll media is loosened, and cor- rection cannot be performed properly.

  • Page 53: Getting Ready To Receive Data From A Computer

    Outputting How to Perform a Normal cleaning Procedure  Press  Press , and then FUNCTION CLEANING  Press CLEANING NORMAL Normal cleaning starts. CLEANING... >> When it finishes, the screen shown in the figure appears again. CLEANING NORMAL  Press to go back to the original screen.
  • Page 54 Outputting  Make sure the top menu is displayed. If the top menu is not displayed, press once or twice to display the menu. Flashing  Steadily lighted Top menu Steadily lighted Output Is Not Possible in These Situations  The machine does not run when the front cover is open. ...

  • Page 55: Starting Output

    Outputting Starting Output When the operation of p. 51, "Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer" is completed, you can start output. To output, the following procedure is required. Creating Output Data Create the output data using the application software like Adobe Illustrator and like that. For information on how to create the data, refer to the documentation of your application software.

  • Page 56: Pausing And Canceling Output

    Outputting Pausing and Canceling Output You can pause and cancel printing before it finishes. We do not recommend resuming printing because hori- zontal stripes are produced at the place where output stopped. Procedure  Press before output finishes. This pauses printing operation. Press again to resume printing.
  • Page 57 Outputting  Press The media is cut off. Cutter groove Cutter groove The media is fed The media is cut off here. Guide line Guide line Printed portion Cut-off Operations  Be sure to detach the media clamps. Performing cutoff with the media clamps remaining attached may cause the operation to be interrupted due to detection of the media clamps.

  • Page 58: Switch Off

    Switch Off Switch Off WARNING When output is not being performed, remove any loaded media or switch off the sub power. The continued application of heat at a single location may cause the release of toxic gases from the media or pose a fire hazard. Procedure ...

  • Page 59: Chapter 3 Maintenance:for Always Using The Printer In The Best Condition

    Chapter 3 Maintenance: For always using the printer in the best condition Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Cartridges ....58 Checking for Remaining Ink ............58 How to Replace Ink Cartridges ..........59 Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily ......60 Disposing of Discharged Ink ............60 Cleaning ..................62 About Care and Maintenance of Print Head ......63 When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective ........64...

  • Page 60: Checking For Remaining Ink And Replacing Cartridges

    Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Cartridges Checking for Remaining Ink Procedure  Press  Press several times until the screen shown on MENU INK REMAINING the left appears. Press indicates the amount of ink remaining. When there are more , the amount of ink remaining is larger.

  • Page 61: How To Replace Ink Cartridges

    Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Cartridges How to Replace Ink Cartridges When ink runs out, a warning beep sounds and printing pauses (unless the default settings have been changed). Pull out the empty cartridge and insert a new one. Printing resumes. The slot number for the empty cartridge flashes.

  • Page 62: Maintenance That Should Be Performed Daily

    Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily Disposing of Discharged Ink CHECK The drain bottle collects discharged fluid. Dispose of collected material 　DRAIN BOTTLE before the bottle becomes full. The message shown in the figure ap- pears when a certain amount of discharged fluid has collected in the bottle.
  • Page 63 Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily  Press to go back to the original screen. MAINTENANCE DRAIN BOTTLE W1200mm SETUP SHEET WARNING Never place discharged fluid near open flame. Doing so may cause fire. CAUTION To store discharged fluid temporarily, place it in the included drain bottle or in a durable sealed container such as a metal can or polyethylene tank, and cap tightly.

  • Page 64: Cleaning

    Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily Cleaning WARNING Never use gasoline, alcohol, thinner, or any other flammable material. Doing so may cause fire. CAUTION Before attempting cleaning, switch off the sub power and wait until the platen and dryer cool (approximately 30 minutes). Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury, or hot components may cause burns.

  • Page 65: About Care And Maintenance Of Print Head

    Based on your frequency of use, perform the manual cleaning periodically.  P. 66, "Manual Cleaning of Print Head" * The print head is component that wears out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replace- ment depending on use. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.

  • Page 66: When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective

    When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective Medium/ Powerful Cleaning When the problems such as dot drop-out are not cleared up by the "normal cleaning" (p. 50, “Printing Tests and Cleaning”), try the more forceful "medium cleaning." If the condition is not improved, try the even more forceful "powerful cleaning."...

  • Page 67: Maintenance That Should Be Performed More Than Once A Month

    * When the cleaning stick and cleaning fluid for the manual cleaning runs out, place an order for them with your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. * The print head is a component that wears out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replacement depending on use. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.

  • Page 68: Manual Cleaning Of Print Head

     Never use any implement other than the included cleaning stick. Cotton swabs or other lintproduc- ing items may damage the heads. If you use up the cleaning stick, purchase a new one from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.  Cleaning liquid is not supplied. Please purchase it from your dealer or from us.
  • Page 69 Maintenance that Should Be Performed More Than Once a Month  When the screen shown on the left appears, open the OPEN COVER L cover L. Screws Cover L Hook Remove the cut rail. REMOVE CUT RAIL Press Cut rail Screw ...
  • Page 70 Maintenance that Should Be Performed More Than Once a Month  When the screen shown on the left appears, close the CLOSE FRONT COVER front cover. When the front cover is closed, the print-head carriage moves to the left side of the machine. ...
  • Page 71 Maintenance that Should Be Performed More Than Once a Month  Check that the cut rail has been detached. If the cut rail is not detached, close all the covers and restart the operation from the beginning. If you continue the operation as the cut rail remains attached, the print head might get broken. ...
  • Page 72 Maintenance that Should Be Performed More Than Once a Month  Close the front cover if it is open.  Press  OPEN COVER L The print-head carriage moves to the right side of the machine, and then the screen shown in the figure appears. Open the cover L.

  • Page 73: When Problems Such As Dot Drop-Out Are Not Cleared Up

    When Problems Such As Dot Drop-out are Not Cleared Up When Problems Such As Dot Drop-out are Not Cleared Up When flaws in the dot pattern such as dot drop-out are not cleared up even after performing cleaning using the cleaning function (normal, medium, or powerful) or manual cleaning, perform the operation described below.
  • Page 74 When Problems Such As Dot Drop-out are Not Cleared Up  Attach the emptied drain bottle to the machine. EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE Press The screen shown in the figure appears. When it finishes, the screen shown in the figure appears again. INK CONTROL INK RENEWAL ...
  • Page 75 Note that this operation is an emergency measure. It may damage defect-free parts depending on the symptom, deteriorating it. If you have any questions, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.

  • Page 76: Replacing Consumable Parts

    Replace with new items. TIME FOR WIPER REPLACE Regarding the purchase of the wiper, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified by the following instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
  • Page 77 Replacing Consumable Parts  Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity.  Preparations are complete when this screen appears. FINISHED? Replace the wiper.  Detach the old wiper. Tweezers Pull up (included part) and out. Hook Detach the hook.
  • Page 78 Replacing Consumable Parts  Attach the hook. Make sure to attach the hook. Otherwise it cases dot-drop out or else. Hook Reattach the cover R, and quit the wiper replacement menu.  Attach the cover R. Screws Cover R Hook ...

  • Page 79: Replacing The Felt Wiper

    Replace with new items. TIME FOR FELT REPLACE Regarding the purchase of the felt wiper, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified by these instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
  • Page 80 Replacing Consumable Parts  Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity.  Preparations are complete when this screen appears. FINISHED? Replace the felt wiper.  Detach the old felt wiper. Tweezers (included part) Hook Pull up and out.
  • Page 81 Replacing Consumable Parts  Attach the Hook. Make sure to attach the hook. Otherwise it cases dot-drop out or else. Hook Reattach the cover R, and quit the felt wiper replacement menu.  Attach the cover R. Screws Cover R Hook ...

  • Page 82: Replacing The Separating Knife

    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 83 Replacing Consumable Parts  Install a new knife. The knife is secured in place by the magnet. Magnet Positioning groove  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.

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

    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 head from drying out. Allowing the machine to stand com- pletely unused for a prolonged period may damage the print head, so be sure to switch on the power to perform these automatic operations.

  • Page 85: Chapter 4 Part Of Practice

    Chapter 4 Part of Practice Fully Utilizing Preset Function ............84 Saving Various Settings as a Name Assigned Preset ....84 Loading a Saved Preset ............86 Fully Utilize the Media Heating System ........87 What Is the Media Heating System? .........87 Making the Temperature Setting for the Media Heating System ... 87 Control of Media Heating System during Preheating ....89 Drying the Trailing Edge of the Printing Area on the Dryer ..89 Setting the Drying Time after Printing ........90...

  • Page 86: Fully Utilizing Preset Function

    Fully Utilizing Preset Function Saving Various Settings as a Name Assigned Preset Procedure  Press  Press twice to display the left figure. MENU PRESET Press , and then  Press PRESET SAVE  Press to select one of NAME1 through 8. SAVE NAME1 Press...
  • Page 87 Fully Utilizing Preset Function [PRINT] (Print heater), [DRYER]  P. 87, "Making the Temperature Setting for the Media Heating System" [PREHEATING]  P. 89, "Control of Media Heating System during Preheating" [FEED FOR DRY]  P. 89, "Drying the Trailing Edge of the Printing Area on the Dryer"...

  • Page 88: Loading A Saved Preset

    Fully Utilizing Preset Function Loading a Saved Preset Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the left figure. MENU PRESET Press twice.  Press to select a name to be called. LOAD NAME1 Press to enable the setting. The settings are changed and the screen shown in the figure ap- SETUP SHEET pears.

  • Page 89: Fully Utilize The Media Heating System

    Fully Utilize 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 also dry the ink. You can adjust the temperature settings to match the type of media and the printing speed.
  • Page 90 Fully Utilize the Media Heating System  Press to select a temperature. DRYER 35 C You can set to “OFF." When set to "OFF," the media heating system does not operate at all. Current preset temperature Press PRINT HEATER: General Guide for Setting Temperature You use this mainly to improve ink adhesion and inhibit smudging.

  • Page 91: Control Of Media Heating System During Preheating

    Fully Utilize the Media Heating System Control of Media Heating System during Preheating Note: Preheating: State that the main power and the sub power are switched on and is not lighted (state that media setup is not completed) Procedure  Press ...

  • Page 92: Setting The Drying Time After Printing

    Fully Utilize the Media Heating System Description  "ENABLE" : media feed is performed until the trailing edge of the printing area is positioned on the dryer. The margin between the print-end position and the next print-start position is set to a value of 100 mil- limeters.

  • Page 93: Fully Utilizing The Correction Function

    Fully Utilizing the Correction Function Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the left figure. MENU ADJUST BI-DIR Press  Press ADJUST BI-DIR TEST PRINT A test pattern is printed. When printing is completed, press in this order.

  • Page 94: Correcting For Misalignment In Bidirectional Printing More Precisely

    Fully Utilizing the Correction Function Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely When further correction is required, such as when adjustment made using [SIMPLE SETTING] does not enhance printing, use [DETAIL SETTING] to make corrections. For information on operations, refer to p. 41 “Performing the Initial Adjustment (Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely)”...

  • Page 95: Default Setting

    Fully Utilizing the Correction Function Description The movement distance of media experiences subtle changes due to the thickness of the media and the tem- perature of the media heating system. When the movement distance becomes discrepant, horizontal stripes are more likely to occur during printing. We recommend performing correction to match the media you're using and the media heating system.

  • Page 96: Accommodating To The Types And Condition Of Media

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Adjusting Head Height to Match Media Thickness Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the left figure. MENU HEAD HEIGHT Press  When the left figure is displayed, open the front cover. HEAD HEIGHT HIGH ...

  • Page 97: Using Transparent Media

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Using Transparent Media Set the media type to "CLEAR."  Press  Press several times to display the left figure. MENU SUB MENU Press twice.  Press to select “CLEAR.” SHEET TYPE OPAQUE CLEAR Press...
  • Page 98 Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media  Move the head (base point mark) to the right end of the media using Base point mark Even while the menu is being set, it is forcibly ter- minated after a fixed interval passes to prevent the heads from drying out.

  • Page 99: Printing Hard-To-Dry Media

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Printing Hard-to-dry Media Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the left figure. MENU SUB MENU Press  Press several times to display the left figure. SUB MENU SCAN INTERVAL Press ...

  • Page 100: Speeding Up Output For Narrow Media

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media  Press to select a value. VACUUM POWER AUTO 0 to 100% A larger value produces a larger suction force. For the media easy to be loose due to warping or winkling, increase of the suction force may help correct the problem.

  • Page 101: Expanding The Printing Area By Reducing The Margins

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media  Press to select an item. FULL WIDTH S FULL SHEET "SHEET" matches the range of head movement to the width of the media. OFF" matches the range of head movement to the output data. Move- ment is limited to the minimum amount necessary, and this can be expected to yield the fastest output.

  • Page 102: Preventing Soiling Of The Media And Dot Drop-Out

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Description This makes the setting for distance from the left or right media clamp to the corresponding left or right edge of the printing area. You can select either "5 mm", "10 mm," or "25 mm." Setting this to "5 mm" lets you expand the printing area.

  • Page 103: Using Sticky Media

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Using Sticky Media Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the left figure. MENU SUB MENU Press  Press several times to display the left figure. SUB MENU MEDIA RELEASE Press ...

  • Page 104: Using Media Take-Up System

    Using Media Take-up System Using Media Take-up System Note: The media take-up system (hereinafter called take-up system) is optional part. Note: For information on how to assemble and install the take-up system, refer to the user’s manual of the take-up system.

  • Page 105: Chapter 5 To Administrators

    Chapter 5 To Administrators Output Operation Management ..........104 Printing a System Report ............104 Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out ....104 Displaying the Amount of Media Remaining ......105 Making Sure to Verify the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed ............106 Printing the Amount of Remaining Media ........107 System Management of Printer ..........108 Setting for the Menu Language and the Units of Measurement 108...

  • Page 106: Output Operation Management

    Output Operation Management Printing a System Report This prints system information, including a list of setting values. Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the left figure. MENU SUB MENU Press  Press several times to display the left figure. SUB MENU SYSTEM REPORT Press...

  • Page 107: Displaying The Amount Of Media Remaining

    Output Operation Management Description When "STOP" is selected, printing pauses and so colors may be uneven. Ensure a sufficient amount of remain- ing ink before you begin printing. When "CONT" is selected, printing does not stop even if ink runs out completely. To replace the cartridge, wait until printing ends or press to pause printing.

  • Page 108: Making Sure To Verify The Setting For The Amount Remaining Every Time The Media Is Changed

    Output Operation Management Making Sure to Verify the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed SET LENGTH Set to display every time when a media is changed. 0.0 m 25.0 m Procedure  Press  Press to display the left figure.

  • Page 109: Printing The Amount Of Remaining Media

    Output Operation Management Printing the Amount of Remaining Media This prints the amount of media remaining that is displayed at the top menu. Procedure  Press  Press to display the left figure. MENU SHEET REMAIN Press  Press SHHET REMAIN PRINT MEMO Start printing.

  • Page 110: System Management Of Printer

    System Management of Printer Setting for the Menu Language and the Units of Measurement This sets the language and units of measurement displayed on the display screen of the operation panel. Procedure  Hold down and switch on the sub power. ...

  • Page 111: Viewing Information About The System Of This Machine

    [INK]: Ink type [FIRMWARE]: Firmware version [NETWORK]: Network configuration (IP address, etc) To the [NETWORK] menu MENU SYSTEM INFO. MODEL SYSTEM INFO. MODEL RA-640 SYSTEM INFO. SERIAL NO . SERIAL NO. ZS00001 SYSTEM INFO. E-SOL 4COLOR SYSTEM INFO. FIRMWARE FIRMWARE Ver.1.30...

  • Page 112: Returning All Settings To Their Initial Values

    System Management of Printer Returning All Settings to Their Initial Values This menu returns all settings to the same as their factory defaults. However, the settings for [MENU LANGUAGE], [LENGTH UNIT], and [TEMP. UNIT] are not returned to the factory defaults. Procedure ...

  • Page 113: Chapter 6 Read This Chapter Whenever You Face A Problem. (Faq)

    Chapter 6 Read this chapter whenever you face a problem. (FAQ) Printer Does Not Start Up! ............112 The Printer Unit Doesn't Run ...........112 The Media Heating System Doesn't Warm Up .......113 Cannot cut off the media ............113 Attractive Printing is Impossible ..........114 Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes ..114 Colors Are Unstable or Uneven ..........115 The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed ......116...

  • Page 114: Printer Does Not Start Up

    Printer Does Not Start Up! The Printer Unit Doesn't Run Is the power switched on? Switch on the printer's main power, then press the sub power switch and make sure the sub power switch lights up.  P. 32, “Switch On!” illuminated? Output is not performed when is not illuminated.

  • Page 115: The Media Heating System Doesn't Warm Up

    Printer Does Not Start Up! Is a message displayed on the screen?  P. 122 "A Message Appears," p. 124, "An Error Message Appears" Is the cable connected? Connect the cable securely.  "Setup Guide" Is the network routing appropriate? Try connecting the computer and the machine to the same hub, or connecting them directly using a crossover cable.

  • Page 116: Attractive Printing Is Impossible

    Attractive Printing is Impossible Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes Does the print head show dot drop-out? Carry out a printing test and make sure no dot drop-out occurs. If dot drop-out is present, perform head cleaning.  P. 50 "Printing Tests and Cleaning," p. 64, "When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective" Is the head height appropriate? Printing when the [HEAD HEIGHT] menu item is set to "HIGH"...

  • Page 117: Colors Are Unstable Or Uneven

    Attractive printing is impossible Is the printer installed in a level and stable location? Never install the machine in a location where it is tilted or where it may wobble or experience vibration. Also make sure that the print head is not exposed to moving air. These factors may lead to missing dots or reduced printing quality.

  • Page 118: The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed

    Attractive printing is impossible The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed Does the print head contact the media? The height of the print head may be too low. Also, if the media is not loaded and set up correctly, it may wrinkle or come loose and strike the heads.

  • Page 119: Media Jam Occurs

    Media Jam Occurs! The Media Jams If an error message is displayed because the media has jammed, immediately correct the problem. Failure to do so may damage the print head.  P. 126, [MOTOR ERROR TURN POWER OFF] Is the media warped or wrinkled? Many factors can cause warping or wrinkling.

  • Page 120: Media Feed Is Not Smooth

    Media Feed is Not Smooth A variety of problems can occur if the media feed is not smooth. This can cause such problems as poor printing quality, contact with the media by the print head, misaligned positioning, or media jams. Take action as follows. Media Wrinkles or Shrinks Is the media loaded and set up straight and securely? Feed is not smooth when the media is not straight or is tensioned unevenly on the left and right.

  • Page 121: Media Feed Is Not Straight

    Media Feed is Not Smooth Media Feed Is Not Straight Is the media loaded and set up straight and securely? Feed is not smooth when the media is not straight or is tensioned unevenly on the left and right. Reload the media.

  • Page 122: Print Head Stops Moving. Why

    Try switching off the main power, then again switching on the main power, followed by the sub power. If the Heads Still Do Not Move If the heads still do not move, carry out the following emergency response measure, then contact your au- thorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Procedure ...
  • Page 123 Print Heads Stops Moving. Why?  Gently move the print head to the standby position. Stopping at the place where the audible click is heard locks the print head in place.  Gently apply pressure from the right side to make sure the heads don't move to the left.

  • Page 124: A Message Appears

    A Message Appears These are the main messages that appear on the machine's display to prompt correct operation. They do not indicate any error. Follow the prompts and take action accordingly. [ 1 ■ 2 ■ 3 ■ 4 ■ 5 ■ 6 ■ 7 ■ 8 ■ ] Only a small amount of ink remains.
  • Page 125 A Message Appears [OPEN THE VALVE] Open the valve. The valve described here is the part you handle when you clean Heads to perform the first ink filling after purchasing this machine. Do not adjust this part except when you fill ink for the first time. If you try to close the valve in an undesirable manner, it may cause troubles including NG ink discharge.

  • Page 126: An Error Message Appears

    This describes the error messages that may appear on the machine's display, and how to take action to remedy the problem. If the action described here does not correct the problem, or if an error message not described here appears, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer . [HEATING TIMEOUT CONTINUE?] The print heater or dryer did not reach the preset temperature.
  • Page 127 An Error Message Appears [SHEET SET ERROR SET AGAIN] The loading lever was lowered while no media was loaded. Raise the loading lever, place media at the correct location, then lower the lever again.  P. 33, “Loading Media” [SHEET TYPE] is set to "OPAQUE," but transparent media was loaded. Raise the loading lever, set the [SHEET TYPE] menu item to "CLEAR,"...
  • Page 128 An Error Message Appears [MOTOR ERROR TURN POWER OFF] A motor error occurred. Operation cannot be continued. Switch off the sub power. Next, eliminate the cause of the error, then im- mediately switch on the sub power. If the machine is allowed to stand with the error uncorrected, the print head may dry out and become damaged.

  • Page 129: Chapter 7 Main Specifications

    Chapter 7 Main Specifications Printing Area ................128 Maximum Area and Margins ............128 The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing ...129 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ..130 Specifications ................131...

  • Page 130: Printing Area

    Printing Area Maximum Area and Margins Max. 1,600 mm Trailing edge of the media Media 90 mm Media Clamp Media Clamp Printing area Right margin (*1)(*2) Left margin (*1) Max. 24,998 mm Printing coordinates 75 mm Front edge of the media A: Setting of the [SIDE MARGIN] menu item (5 mm, 10 mm (default setting), or 25 mm) B: Width clamped by the media clamp (approx.

  • Page 131: The Media-Cutoff Location During Continuous Printing

    Printing Area The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing When you use a crop mark, the printing area becomes smaller than the maximum area as much as the crop mark size. Second page 75 mm Location where separated Margin (setting on the computer) First page...

  • Page 132: Locations Of The Power Rating And Serial Number Labels

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

  • Page 133: Specifications

    Specifications RA-640 Printing technology Piezoelectric inkjet Media Width 259 to 1,625 mm (10.2 to 64 In.) Thickness Maximum 1.0 mm (39 mil) with liner, for printing Roll outer diam- Maximum 210 mm (8.3 in.) eter Roll weight Max. 40 kg (88 lb.) C o r e d i a m e - 76.2 mm (3 in.) or 50.8 mm (2 in.)
  • Page 134 2 inches media, the optional media flanges are required. The length of printing is subject to the limitations of the program.  Media type: Media specified by Roland DG Corp.  Temperature: 25°C (77°F), humidity: 50%  Roll media must be loaded correctly.
  • Page 135 For China 产品中有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量 有毒有害物质或元素 部件名称 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 铅(Pb) 汞(Hg) 镉(Cd) (Cr(Ⅵ)) (PBB) (PBDE) 印刷电路板 × ○ × ○ ○ ○ 头部 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 壳体、底架 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 电源 × ○ × ○ ○...
  • Page 138 This product is using GNU General Public License (GPL) / GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) software. You have the right to acquire, modify, and distribute the source code for this GPL/LGPL software. You can obtain the GPL/LGPL source code used in this product by downloading it from the following website. URL: http://www.rolanddg.com/gpl/ RolandDG Corp.

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