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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.
9. When Moving the Unit ......................40 Procedures from Preparing to Move Through Reinstalling ..................40 This document is the setup guide for both the SP-540i and the SP-300i. This document uses the following notation to distin- guish between the two models where necessary.
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 injury should WARNING the unit be used improperly.
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To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may cause injury. WARNING CAUTION Be sure to follow the operation procedures Exercise caution to avoid being pinched or described in this documentation. Never becoming caught. allow anyone unfamiliar with the usage or Exercise caution to avoid being pinched or handling of the machine to touch it.
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Continuing to use the machine may result in disconnect the power cord and contact your fire, electrical shock, or injury. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Never place any flammable object nearby. Never use a combustible aerosol spray nearby.
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To Ensure Safe Use Important notes about the power cord, plug, and electrical outlet Never place any object on top or subject to damage. Never allow to get wet. Never bend or twist with undue force. Never make hot. Never pull with undue force. Dust may cause fire.
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To Ensure Safe Use Ink, cleaning fluid, and discharged fluid are flammable and toxic. WARNING CAUTION If you’re using a model that uses ECO-SOL Ensure adequate ventilation for the work MAX ink, keep open flame away from the area. work area. Failing to perform ventilation may result in a Ink and discharged fluid are flammable.
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To Ensure Safe Use This machine weighs 160 kg (353 lb.). Media weighs 30 kg (66 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 accident may result, including crushing of the of the machine.
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: Pinching Hazard Be careful not to allow the fingers to be- come pinched when loading media or...
à l'intérieur du cercle. Le symbole à gauche signifie que le fil électrique doit être débranché de la prise. Ce document est le guide d’installation pour les appareils SP-540i et SP-300i. Dans le document, les noms suivants sont utilisés pour établir la différence entre le deux modèles, lorsque c’est nécessaire.
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Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L'utilisation incorrecte peut causer des blessures PRUDENCE ATTENTION Faire preuve de prudence pour éviter S'assurer de suivre les procédures l'écrasement ou le coincement. d'utilisation décrites dans la documenta- La main ou les doigts peuvent être écrasés ou tion.
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électrique ou des blessures. électrique. Si un objet ou du liquide s'infiltre Communiquer avec le représentant Roland dans l'appareil, débrancher immédiatement le DG Corp. Autorisé. câble d'alimentation et communiquer avec le représentant Roland DG Corp.
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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 Ne jamais laisser l'eau toucher le câble, la fiche ou fiche ou sur la prise car cela risque de les endom- la prise.
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Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L'encre, les liquides nettoyants et les liquides usées sont inflammables et toxiques PRUDENCE ATTENTION S'assurer que le lieu de travail est bien Ne pas approcher une flamme nue de aéré. l'espace de travail. L'absence d'aération adéquate peut créer L'encre et les liquides usés sont inflam- une situation dangereuse pour la santé...
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Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Le poids de cet appareil est de 160 kg (353 lb.) Le poids du support est de 30 kg (66 lb.) ATTENTION ATTENTION S'assurer de verrouiller les roulettes de Installer l'appareil à un endroit stable et la base.
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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 : Risque de pincement Faire attention de ne pas coincer les doigts pendant le chargement du support ou lors de...
1. Included Items The following items are packed together with the unit. Make sure they are all present and accounted for. Power cord Arm (right) Arm (left) Casters Stand leg Shafts Stoppers Bolts Short media clamps Long media clamps Hexagonal wrench Pipe (small) (*1) (large)
2. Installation Environment Deciding On an Installation Site Install in a quiet, stable location offering good operating conditions. An unsuitable location can cause accident, fire, faulty operation, or breakdown. WARNING Install the machine in a location that is level, stable, and able to bear the weight of the machine.
2. Installation Environment Temperature and Humidity Maintain the specified temperature and humidity even when the machine is not in use. Temperatures that are too high may degrade the ink and cause malfunction. Temperatures that are too low may cause the ink to freeze and damage the heads. During operation: Temperature 20 to 32°C (68 to 90°F), relative humidity 35 to 80% (no condensation) During non-operation: Temperature 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F), relative humidity 20 to 80% (no condensation) Installation Space...
3. Assembling and Installing Assembling the Stand First assemble the stand, then mount the machine on top of the stand. CAUTION Unpacking and installation must be carried out by six persons or more (by four persons or more for the 30-inch model). Otherwise the machine or the stand may fall, resulting in injury Procedure ...
3. Assembling and Installing Place the machine on the stand and secure it in place. Tighten the bolts securely. Loose bolts may cause the stand to wobble. Align with the arms. Bolts 2pcs Bolts 2pcs Bolts 2pcs Bolts 2pcs Installing the Shafts Procedure ...
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3. Assembling and Installing Install the two shafts to the arms. Install the stopper-attached shaft at the location closest to the back of the machine (the location farthest from the front of the machine). Pass one end of the shaft through an arm, then move the other end of the shaft so that the machine and the shaft are parallel.
3. Assembling and Installing Installing the Drain Bottle Procedure Remove the bottom plug. Use caution, because discharged fluid used in inspection may remain. Bottom plug It is needed when moving the machine, so do not discard it. Install the drain bottle. Turn the bottle without applying excessive force.
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3. Assembling and Installing Procedure Remove the packing. Store the packing materials carefully, because they are needed again when transporting the machine for relocation or the like. Back of the machine Loosen the upper bolts. Remove the lower bolts. Cartridge slots ...
3. Assembling and Installing Removing the Packing Materials Tape and packing materials are attached to the machine to protect it from vibration during transportation. When installation is complete, remove these. Remove all packing materials. Any that remain may cause faulty operation or breakdown when the ...
4. Connect the Cables Connecting the Cables WARNING Connect to electrical outlet that complies with this machine's ratings (for voltage, frequency, and current). Incorrect voltage or insufficient current may cause fire or electrical shock. WARNING Connect to ground. This can prevent fire or electrical shock due to current leakage in the event of malfunction.
5. Installing the Ink Cartridges Filling with Ink for the First Time Special procedures are required when installing ink cartridges for the first time. These are required only once, when installing ink cartridges for the first time after shipment from the factory. You first clean the print heads using cleaning fluid, then fill with the inks of the various colors.
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5. Installing the Ink Cartridges Switch on the power and make the initial settings. Close the front cover. Switch on the main power switch. Hold down and press the sub power switch. to select the language you want. MENU LANGUAGE Press ENGLISH...
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5. Installing the Ink Cartridges Clean the heads using the SOL INK cleaning cartridges. Make sure the ink type matches the ink cartridges. Press Make sure the drain bottle is installed. Press Insert the SOL INK cleaning cartridge into slots 1 and 2. SET SOL CL-LIQUID Insert firmly until you hear a beep.
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5. Installing the Ink Cartridges Pull out the dummy cartridges from slots 3 and 4. REMOVE DUMMY CRT. Press SLOT: 3, 4 Insert the SOL INK cleaning cartridge into slots 3 and 4. SET SOL CL-LIQUID Insert firmly until you hear a beep. Insert the dummy cartridges into slots 1 and 2.
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5. Installing the Ink Cartridges Pull out the dummy cartridges from slots 1 and 2. REMOVE DUMMY CRT. Press SLOT: 1, 2 FILLING INK... >>>>>>> When this screen appears, cleaning is finished. Make sure the drain bottle is not overflowing with discharged fluid, then press Insert the ink cartridges for the respective colors.
6. Installing the Blade 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. CAUTION 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.
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6. Installing the Blade Install the blade holder. Loosen the screw shown in the figure. Screw Support the screw from below and insert the blade holder. Insert until the collar is flush with the surface. Screw Support it from below. ...
7. Network Settings Introduction This machine has a built-in print server as a network interface. When you use the print server, you can send output data to the machine from anywhere on the network. TCP/IP is used as the protocol. Make sure the machine is connected to the network by an Ethernet cable.
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7. Network Settings Click [Properties]. If you're using Windows Vista and the [User Account Control] dialog box appears, click [Allow]. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] (Windows Vista) or [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (Windows XP/2000), then click [Properties].
7. Network Settings Step 2: Make the Network Settings on the Printer Important The addresses used in this section are merely example settings. For detailed information about the set- tings, consult your network administrator. IPSet the IP address. Press Press several times.
7. Network Settings Press Repeat to set the subnet mask. When you've finished making the setting, press If you’re using one computer and one machine, go on to 4. If setting a gateway address is required, go on to 3.
8. 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.
9. 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 pack- ing 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.
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9. When Moving the Unit Secure the print heads in place. Remove the drain bottle and discard the discharged ink. Drain Bottle Attach the bottom plug where the drain bottle was installed. Bottom plug Insert all the way. ...
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9. When Moving the Unit Secure the print heads in place using the retainer. For information on how to secure in place, go to "3. Assembling and Installing" and refer to "Remove the Packing Materials." Lower the roll media from the printer and detach the shafts. If necessary, also detach the left and right arms and the stand.
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