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Roland VersaCamm VS-640 User Manual

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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

    POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a com- plete stop. 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 Halskestr. 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 ..............................13 To Ensure Safe Use .....................14 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité...
  • Page 4 Contents Disposing of Discharged Ink ..........................70 Cleaning ...................................72 About Care and Maintenance of Print Head ....................73 When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective ..............74 Medium/ Powerful Cleaning ..........................74 Maintenance that Should Be Performed More Than Once a Month ......75 When Manual-Cleaning Becomes Necessary .....................75 Manual Cleaning of Print Head ........................76 When Problems Such As Dot Drop-out are Not Cleared Up ........81 When Problems Such As Dot Drop-out are Not Cleared Up ..............81...
  • Page 5 Contents Viewing the Automatic Environment Correction Function Settings ..........122 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately .............123 To Perform Printing and Cutting Separately .................... 123 Printing with Crop Marks ..........................123 Aligning Automatically and Cutting ......................125 Aligning Manually and Cutting ........................127 Correcting Misalignment for Printing and Cutting When Using Crop Marks ......
  • Page 6 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ........165 Specifications ......................166 This document is the Use's Manual for four models: VS-640/540/420/300. This document uses the following notation to distinguish between the four models where necessary. VS-640 — 64-inch model VS-540 —...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Machine Highlights

    Chapter 1 Machine Highlights Contents ..................1 Part Names and Functions ............6 Printer Unit ...................6 Operation Panel ................8 Menu List ..................9 Main Menu ...................9 Language and Unit Menu ............12 Function Menu ................13 To Ensure Safe Use ...............14 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ..........21 Important Notes on Handling and Use ........29...

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Printer Unit Front Front cover Cover R Operation panel Keep this closed except when neces- You remove this when you  P. 8, "Operation sary, during when loading media. perform maintenance. Panel" Cover L Drain bottle You remove this when you perform maintenance.
  • Page 9 Part Names and Functions Front cover inside/print head periphery Grit patterns These indicate the locations of the grit rollers. The pinch rollers must always be placed within the area indicated by each of these patterns. Grit rollers These rollers feed out media toward Left and right pinch the front of the machine.

  • Page 10: Operation Panel

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

  • Page 11: Menu List

    Menu List Main Menu Press T o the [CUTTING MENU] menu MENU MEDI A SETTING T o the [NAME8] menu T o the [SAVE] 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 T o the [MAINTENANCE] menu MENU SUB MENU EDGE DETECTION SUB MENU EDGE DETECTION ENABLE ENABLE SUB MENU SCAN INTE R V A L SCAN INTE R V A L SUB MENU V ACUUM POWER V ACUUM POWER AU T O AU T O SUB MENU...
  • Page 13 Menu List Continue T o the [NETWORK] menu MENU SYSTEM INFO. MODE L SYSTEM INFO. MODE L VS-640 SYSTEM INFO. SERI A L NO . SERI A L NO. ZS00001 SYSTEM INFO. E-SO L Max 4COLOR SYSTEM INFO. FIRM W ARE FIRM W ARE V e r .1.30...

  • Page 14: Language And Unit Menu

    Menu List Continue T o the [TES T PRIN T 2] menu T o the [ AU T O EN V . M A TCH ] menu MENU CUTTING MENU PRIN T -CU T ADJ. CUTTING MENU PRIN T -CU T ADJ. TES T PRIN T T o the [PRESET] menu...

  • Page 15: Function Menu

    Menu List Function Menu Press To the [CUT CONFIG] menu FUNCTION BASE POINT BASE POINT ALIGN POINT 1 To the [POWERFUL CL.] menu FUNCTION CLEANING CLEANING TEST PRINT CLEANING NORMAL CL. CLEANING MEDIUM CL. CLEANING POWERFUL CL. To the [TEST PRINT] menu FUNCTION SHEET CUT To the [DRYER] menu...

  • Page 16: 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 17 To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may cause injury. WARNING WARNING Be sure to follow the operation proce- Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the machine. dures described in this documentation. Never allow anyone unfamiliar with the Doing so may result in fire, electrical shock, or injury.
  • Page 18 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 authorized Roland DG Corp.
  • Page 19 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 20 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 21 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 22: Warning Labels

    To Ensure Safe Use Warning Labels Warning labels are affixed to make areas of danger immediately clear. The meanings of these labels are as follows. Be sure to heed their warnings. Also, never remove the labels or allow them to become obscured. Caution: Pinching Hazard Be careful not to allow the fin- gers to become pinched when...

  • Page 23: 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 24 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 25 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 26 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 27 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 28 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 29 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 30 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. Attention : Risque de pincement Faire attention de ne pas coincer les doigts pendant le chargement...

  • Page 31: Important Notes On Handling And Use

    Ink cartridges come in various types.  Use a type that is compatible with the printer. Also, be sure to use only genuine items from Roland DG Corp. Never subject to impact or attempt to disassemble.  Never drop or shake forcefully. The impact may rupture the internal pouch and cause the ink to leak.

  • Page 33: Chapter 2 Basic Operation

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Prepare the Media ...............32 Type of Media ................32 Usable Media ................33 Switch On! ..................34 Switch On! .................34 The Power-saving Feature (Sleep Mode) ........34 Loading Media ................35 Loading Roll Media ..............35 Loading the Sheet Media............42 Performing the Initial Adjustment (Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely) ........44 Setup of Media ................46 About [Media Setting] menu ............46...

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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) 64-inch model: 210 to 1625 mm (8.3 to 64 inches) 54-inch model: 210 to 1371 mm (8.3 to 54 inches) 42-inch model: 210 to 1071 mm (8.3 to 42 inches)

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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.) for the 64-inch model (, 30 kg (66lb.) for the 54-inch model, and 25 kg (55lb.) for the 42-inch or the 30-inch model).
  • Page 38 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 39 Loading Media  Hold the outer side of the media holder [Left] and position the left and right side edges of the media to match the grit patterns. 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 40 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 grit rollers. Pinch rollers Front Grit rollers  Pull out the media over the platen. Platen ...
  • Page 41 Loading Media  Place the left and right pinch rollers (affixed with blue stickers) on both edges of the media. Place them on the positions from the media edges by about 10 mm respectively. Left side Right side pinch pinch rollers rollers (Blue sticker) (Blue sticker)
  • Page 42 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.
  • Page 43 Loading Media Clamp the edges of the media with the media clamp.  Move the left and right media clamps above the edges of the media. Line up the edges of the media with the centers of the holes of the media clamps. When you’re performing cutting only, never use the media clamps.

  • Page 44: 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 45 Loading Media  Lower the loading lever to secure the media in place. starts to flash, and then the screen shown in the figure appears. When you’re performing cutting only, never use the media clamps.  P. 59, "Important Note on Cutting" ...

  • Page 46: 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 47 Loading Media  Press to select a correction value of No.3 NO.3 NO.4 ‑ 6 ‑ 4 Press Set correction values of No.4 to No.10. in the same manner.  When correction value settings end, press NO.9 NO.10 ‑ 6 ‑...

  • Page 48: 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 49: Adjusting The Head Height

    Setup of Media  to set the temperature. DRYER 40℃ Recommended temperature: 40 degrees (104°F) Press to enable the setting. Current preset Temperature temperature to be set For the individual setting method of this setting item and the description, refer to  p. 100, "Making the Temperature Setting for the Media Heating System."...
  • Page 50 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 51 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 52 Setup of Media Deciding to perform the setting for cutting or not [Only Printing] CUT CONFIG Press to select [NEXT]. [SET] NEXT Press to enable the setting. Go to Procedure [Print & Cut] Press to select [SET]. Press to enable the setting. Go to Procedure Setting the blade force For high-quality cutting, perform a cutting test to check the cutting quality for the media and adjust...
  • Page 53 Setup of Media  to adjust the blade force. CUT FORCE 50gf 50gf If two shapes are peeled off together  raise the blade force. If backing paper is cut too  reduce the blade force. Current correction Value to Press to enable the setting.
  • Page 54 Setup of Media  [Cutting position and printing position are aligned] CONTINUE ADJ. ? [EXEC] CANCE Press to select [COMPL]. Press to enable the setting. Go to Procedure [Cutting position and printing position are not aligned] Press to select [EXEC]. Press to enable the setting.
  • Page 55 Setup of Media  [Cutting position and printing position are aligned] REDO ADJ. ? EXEC [COMPL] Press to select [COMPL]. Press to enable the setting. Go to Procedure [Cutting position and printing position are not aligned] Press to select [EXEC]. Press to enable the setting.
  • Page 56 Setup of Media  [Cutting position and printing position are aligned] CONTINUE ADJ. ? [EXEC] CANCE Press to select [COMPL]. Press to enable the setting. Go to Procedure [Cutting position and printing position are not aligned] Press to select [EXEC]. Press to enable the setting.
  • Page 57 Setup of Media  [Cutting position and printing position are aligned] REDO ADJ. ? EXEC [COMPL] Press to select [COMPL]. Press to enable the setting. Go to Procedure [Cutting position and printing position are not aligned] Press to select [EXEC]. Press to enable the setting.
  • Page 58 Setup of Media  Press to select the item. FEED FOR DRY 10min 10min Example of setting time (general guide): Current Setting af- * The setting time varies according to the settings of type of media setting ter changed and printing quality. <Condition>...

  • Page 59: Outputting

    Outputting Setting the Output-start Location You can set the output-start location at any location you prefer. (You can output if you do not set this.) Note, however, that this setting must be made for each individual page. Procedure  Open the front cover. ...

  • Page 60: Printing Tests And Cleaning

    Outputting Printing Tests and Cleaning Before you carry out actual printing, we recommend performing a printing test to ensure no dot drop-out occurs. If dot drop-out occurs, perform cleaning of the print head (Normal Cleaning). How to Perform a Printing Test Procedure ...

  • Page 61: Important Note On Cutting

    Outputting How to Perform a Normal cleaning Procedure  Press  Press to display the left figure. FUNCTION CLEANING Press , and then  Press CLEANING NORMAL Normal cleaning starts. CLEANING... >> When it finishes, the screen shown in the figure appears again. CLEANING NORMAL ...

  • Page 62: Setting The Cutting Test And The Blade Force

    Outputting When you’re performing cutting only using the roll media, never allow the media to hang down from the rear of the machine. (or set the [PREFEED] menu to “ENABLE.”) This prevents a motor error or fall of the roll because the media is pulled with excessive force. For the [PREFEED] menu, refer to ...
  • Page 63 Outputting  Peel off the cut shapes to verify the cutting quality. [Two shapes are peeled off separately] You do not need to perform the setting because the blade Rectangle force is appropriate. [Two shapes are peeled off together/backing paper Circle is also cut] Go to the next Procedure to set the blade force.

  • Page 64: Getting Ready To Receive Data From A Computer

    Outputting Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer When p. 35, "Loading Media," p. 46, "Setup of Media" are completed, get ready to receive the data from a computer. CAUTION Never touch the print heads while output is in progress. The print heads move at high speed.

  • Page 65: Starting Output

    Sending the Output Data to This Machine Using the Software RIP. Use the included software RIP “Roland VersaWorks." For information on how to install and use Roland Versa- Works, refer to “Roland VersaWorks Quick Start Guide” and HELP of Roland VersaWorks.

  • Page 66: 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 67 Outputting  Press The media is cut off. Blade protector Blade protector The media is fed The media is Printed cut off here. portion You can make the setting in the software RIP for automatic media cutoff after printing or cutting has finished.

  • Page 68: 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 69: 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 ....68 Checking for Remaining Ink ............68 How to Replace Ink Cartridges ..........69 Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily ......70 Maintenance of Ink Cartridges...........70 Disposing of Discharged Ink ............70 Cleaning ..................72 About Care and Maintenance of Print Head ......73...

  • Page 70: 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 the left MENU INK REMAINING appears. Press indicates the amount of ink remaining. When there are more , the amount of ink remaining is larger.

  • Page 71: 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. SHAKE C A R TRIDGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

  • Page 72: Maintenance That Should Be Performed Daily

    Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily Maintenance of Ink Cartridges When the message shown in the figure is displayed, remove the ink cartridge SHAKE CARTRIDGE of the flashing slot number and shake it gently. To get the stable printing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 quality, shake the ink cartridge periodically to maintain the good ink condi- tion.
  • Page 73 Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily  When the screen shown on the left appears, detach the bottle, EMPTY EMPTY discard the discharged fluid to empty it. DRAIN BOTTLE DRAIN BOTTLE Upper limit Discard before this is reached. CAUTION Before you detach the drain bottle, be sure to wait for the screen to display "EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE."...

  • Page 74: 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 75: About Care And Maintenance Of Print Head

    Based on your frequency of use, perform the manual cleaning periodically.  P. 76, "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 76: 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. 58, “Printing Tests and Cleaning”), try the more forceful "medium cleaning." If the condition is not improved, try the even more forceful "powerful cleaning."...

  • Page 77: 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 78: Manual Cleaning Of Print Head

    If you use up the cleaning stick, purchase a new one from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.  Never immerse a cleaning stick that has already been used to perform cleaning in the cleaning liquid.
  • Page 79 Maintenance that Should Be Performed More Than Once a Month  When the screen shown on the left appears, open the cover OPEN COVER L Screw Cover L Hook REMOVE Remove the cut rail. CUTTING RAIL Press Screw Cut rail ...
  • Page 80 Maintenance that Should Be Performed More Than Once a Month  Close the front cover. CLOSE FRONT COVER The print-head carriage moves to the left side of the machine, and then the screen shown in the figure appears.  Open the cover L. OPEN COVER L Preparations are complete when this screen appears.
  • Page 81 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 82 Maintenance that Should Be Performed More Than Once a Month  Close the front cover.  Press  The print-head carriage moves to the right side of the machine, and then OPEN COVER L the screen shown in the figure appears. Open the cover L.

  • Page 83: 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 84 When Problems Such As Dot Drop-out are Not Cleared Up  When the left figure is displayed, remove all the ink cartridges SHAKE CARTRIDGE and shake them. Shake it gently so that ink does not spatter. Reinstall all the ink cartridges in the original slots. Press The screen shown in the figure appears.
  • Page 85 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 86: 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 87 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 and (included part) out. Hook Detach the hook.
  • Page 88 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. Screw Cover R Hook ...

  • Page 89: 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 90 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) Pull up and Hook out.
  • Page 91 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. Screw Cover R Hook ...

  • Page 92: Replacing The Blade

    Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the Blade If the blade becomes dull, or if the edge of the blade is chipped, or if the blade quality is lowered, replace it with a new blade. CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified by these instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
  • Page 93 Replacing Consumable Parts  Replace the blade. Press this pin. Old blade New Blades Remove the old Install a new blade. blade.  Support the screw from below and insert the blade holder. If installed without supporting the screw in this way, cutting quality may become poor.

  • Page 94: 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 95 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 96: 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 97: Chapter 4 Part Of Practice

    Chapter 4 Part of Practice Fully Utilizing Preset Function ............96 Saving Various Settings as a Name Assigned Preset ....96 Loading a Saved Preset ............98 Fully Utilize the Media Heating System ........99 What Is the Media Heating System? .........99 Making the Temperature Setting for the Media Heating System ..100 Control of Media Heating System during Preheating ....102 Drying the Trailing Edge of the Printing Area on the Dryer ..102 Setting the Drying Time after Printing ........103...

  • Page 98: 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 99 Fully Utilizing Preset Function [PRINT] (Print heater), [DRYER]  P. 100, "Making the Temperature Setting for the Media Heating System" [PREHEATING]  P. 102, "Control of Media Heating System during Preheating" [DRYING TIME]  P. 103, "Setting the Drying Time after Printing" [ADJUST BI-DIR SIMPLE SETTING] ...

  • Page 100: 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. SETUP SHEET The settings are changed and the screen shown in the figure appears.

  • Page 101: 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 102: Making The Temperature Setting For The Media Heating System

    Fully Utilize the Media Heating System Making the Temperature Setting for the Media Heating System Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the left figure. FUNCTION HEATER CONFIG Press  Press to select [PRINT] (print heater) or HEATER CONFIG DRYER 34 C [DRYER]...
  • Page 103 Fully Utilize the Media Heating System Description By default setting, simply switching on the power does not make the media heating system warm up to the preset temperature. The temperature rises until preset temperature when the media is loaded correctly and lights up.

  • Page 104: 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 105: 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 106: 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 107: 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. 44 “Performing the Initial Adjustment (Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely)”...

  • Page 108: 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 109: 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 ...

  • Page 110: Using Transparent Media

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Using Transparent Media Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the left figure. MENU SUB MENU Press twice.  Press to select “DISABLE.” EDGE DETECTION ENABLE DISABLE Press to enable the setting. SETUP SHEET The settings are changed and the screen shown in the figure appears.

  • Page 111: Using The Media Easy To Be Winkled/Hard To Be Fed

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Description You use this when ink dries poorly even when the media heating system is used. You can also make this setting on the RIP software computer. When you have made the setting on the computer, the computer's setting is used and the printer's setting is ignored.

  • Page 112: Speeding Up Output For Narrow Media

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Speeding Up Output for Narrow 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 FULL WIDTH S Press ...

  • Page 113: Preventing Soiling Of The Media And Dot Drop-Out

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Preventing Soiling of the Media and Dot Drop-out Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the left figure. MENU SUB MENU Press  Press several times to display the left figure. SUB MENU PERIODIC CL.

  • Page 114: 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 115: Clamping The Nozzle Array To Be Used (Cmyklclm Mode Only)

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Clamping the Nozzle Array to be Used (CMYKLcLm mode only) *CMYKLcLm Mode: State that six colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan and light magenta) are used in this machine. Procedure  Press ...

  • Page 116: Fully Utilizing Cutting Function

    Fully Utilizing Cutting Function Hints and Tips for Cutting Setting  Setting the [PREFEED] menu item to “ENABLE” makes the machine automatically feed out media and take it up again before cutting. This makes it unnecessary to run out media to the rear of the machine before the operation.

  • Page 117: Fine-Tuning The Cutting Conditions

    Fully Utilizing Cutting Function Fine-tuning the Cutting Conditions Procedure  Performing the Cutting Test  P. 60, "Setting The Cutting Test And The Blade Force"Procedure When cutting of the test patterns is completed, press  Press to select the set cutting condition. CUT CONFIG FORCE Press...
  • Page 118 Fully Utilizing Cutting Function Evaluating the Results of a Cutting Test Check the shape of the test pattern. The cut shape is distorted.  Decrease the value of [Speed]. Circle Rectangle Peel off the circle. The rectangle also peels off.  Increase the value of [Force]. Some uncut areas remain.

  • Page 119: Accurately Adjusting The Cutting-In Amount

    Fully Utilizing Cutting Function Accurately Adjusting the Cutting-in Amount When you want to perform accurate and fine adjustment of the cutting-in amount, such as when cutting media with thin backing paper, you can obtain good results by adjusting the tip of the blade. Turn the cap portion of the blade holder to adjust the amount of blade extension.

  • Page 120: Performing Distance Correction During Cutting

    Fully Utilizing Cutting Function Performing Distance Correction During Cutting *When you’re performing printing followed by cutting, be sure to set the correction value to “0.00%. ” Otherwise the printing and cutting positions may become misaligned Procedure  Press  Press to display the left figure.

  • Page 121: Correcting Misalignment Of The Printing And Cutting Positions

    Fully Utilizing Cutting Function Correcting Misalignment of the Printing and Cutting Positions Note: When performing this setting, make sure to set the correction value of [CUTTING MENU CALIBRATION] to “0.00%. ”  P. 118, "Performing Distance Correction During Cutting" Procedure ...
  • Page 122 Fully Utilizing Cutting Function To check the test pattern (P&C2) The point where the cutting line intersects the correction-value scale is the correction value. Check the scan direction and the [FEED] side respectively. Cutting line Scan direction Correction- value scale [FEED] side.

  • Page 123: Prioritize The Settings Of This Machine To The Settings Of A Computer Side

    Fully Utilizing Cutting Function Description You perform this when printing followed immediately by cutting yields positioning for printing and cutting that is slightly misaligned. You print alignment marks, perform detection of the printed marks, and correct the discrepancy. Subtle misalignment between the printing and cutting positions may occur due to the thickness of the media or the head height.

  • Page 124: Viewing The Automatic Environment Correction Function Settings

    Fully Utilizing Cutting Function Viewing the Automatic Environment Correction Function Settings The automatic environment correction function is the function that adjusts automatically to the optimal condition of this machine according to the operating environment (humidity and temperature). Performing automatic adjustment can reduce misalignment in the scanning direction (the direction of head movement) during printing or cutting.

  • Page 125: Performing Printing And Cutting Separately

    Performing Printing and Cutting Separately To Perform Printing and Cutting Separately You can remove the printed media and then reload it and perform cutting. (Example: Perform lamination or other processing after printing, then reload the media and perform cut- ting.) Then, carry out alignment to prevent misalignment of the printing results and the cut lines.
  • Page 126 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately Media Sizes Allowing Automatic Crop Mark Detection Crop marks Pinch rollers Where to cut the media off 90 mm (3.5 in.) or more 1.5 mm 1.5 mm (about (about 0.06 in.) 0.06 in.) 22.5 mm (0.89 in.) Printable area 22.5 mm (0.89 in.) 80 mm (3.2 in.) or more...

  • Page 127: Aligning Automatically And Cutting

    Performing Printing and Cutting Separately Aligning Automatically and Cutting When you make the setting for reading crop marks when sending cutting data from the computer, alignment is performed 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 RIP you're using.
  • Page 128 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately If Automatic Alignment Cannot Be Performed CROPMARK ERROR If the machine fails to detect the crop marks, the screen shown in the NOT FOUND figure appears and operation stops. Press then the screen goes back to the previous screen. Reload the media, and then send the data again.

  • Page 129: Aligning Manually And Cutting

    Performing Printing and Cutting Separately Aligning Manually and Cutting 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 base point. ...

  • Page 130: Correcting Misalignment For Printing And Cutting When Using Crop Marks

    Performing Printing and Cutting Separately    Repeat Procedure to specify other align points as required.  Send the cutting data and perform cutting. About Align Points The numbers for align points are determined with reference to the location of the base point. You cannot set an align point unless you specify a base point.
  • Page 131 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately  Press to display the left figure. CROP - CUT ADJ. TEST PRINT 2 Press The test pattern (C&C2) is printed and cut. To check the test pattern (C&C2) The point where the cutting line intersects the correction-value scale is the correction value. In this figure, the value is "-0.3."...
  • Page 132 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately Description Depending on the composition of the media, the positioning of printing and cutting may be misaligned even when you're using crop marks. Make corrections for misaligned printing and cutting for the media you're using. Default Setting [F] (feed direction): 0.00 mm [S] (scanning direction): 0.00 mm...

  • Page 133: Using Media Take-Up System

    300 mm. To output by limiting the length, use the function of RIP software.  The setting method when using Roland VersaWorks is continued on next page.
  • Page 134 Using Media Take-up System How to Output by Limiting Length (Roland VersaWorks) This section describes “how to output by limiting the length” using Roland VersaWorks (hereinafter RVW). For information on the detail usage of RVW, refer to the user’s manual of RVW.

  • Page 135: Chapter 5 To Administrators

    Chapter 5 To Administrators Output Operation Management ..........134 Printing a System Report ............134 Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out ....134 Displaying the Amount of Media Remaining ......135 Making Sure to Verify the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed ............136 Printing the Amount of Remaining Media .......137 System Management of Printer ..........138 Setting for the Menu Language and the Units of Measurement ..

  • Page 136: 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 137: 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 138: 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 twice to display the left figure.

  • Page 139: 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 twice to display the left figure. MENU SHEET REMAIN Press  Press SHHET REMAIN PRINT MEMO Start printing.

  • Page 140: 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 141: Deactivating The Sleep Mode (Power Saving Function)

    System Management of Printer Deactivating the Sleep Mode (Power Saving Function) Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the left figure. MENU SUB MENU Press  Press several times to display the left figure. SUB MENU SLEEP Press , and then ...

  • Page 142: Viewing Information About The System Of This Machine

    System Management of Printer Viewing Information about the System of This Machine Note: For information on how to set up a network, refer to "Setup Guide." Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the left figure. MENU SYSTEM INFO. You can view the following information.

  • Page 143: 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 145: 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! ............144 The Printer Unit Doesn't Run ...........144 The Media Heating System Doesn't Warm Up ......145 Cannot cut off the media............145 Attractive Printing or Cutting is Impossible… ......146 Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes ..146 Colors Are Unstable or Uneven ..........147 The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed ......148...

  • Page 146: 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. 34, “Switch On!” illuminated? Output is not performed when is not illuminated.

  • Page 147: The Media Heating System Doesn't Warm Up

    Did the software RIP end abnormally? Make sure the software RIP is running correctly, then switch the sub power switch off and back on.  "Roland VersaWorks Quick Start Guide" The Media Heating System Doesn't Warm Up Is media loaded? The media heating system does not warm up to the preset temperature when is dark (by default).

  • Page 148: Attractive Printing Or Cutting Is Impossible

    Attractive Printing or Cutting 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.

  • Page 149: Colors Are Unstable Or Uneven

    Attractive printing or cutting is impossible… Is the media loaded and set up correctly? If the media is not loaded and set up correctly, media feed may not be smooth, or printing may be adversely affected. Make sure the media is loaded and set up correctly. ...

  • Page 150: The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed

    Attractive Printing or Cutting 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 151 Attractive printing or cutting is impossible… Are you using media that exhibits large expansion and contraction? When you're performing printing followed immediately by cutting, misalignment occurs if the media expands or contracts. If this happens, try performing printing with crop marks, then setting the base point and one or more align points and performing cutting.

  • Page 152: 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. 159, [MOTOR ERROR TURN POWER OFF] Is the media warped or wrinkled? Many factors can cause warping or wrinkling.

  • Page 153: 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 154: 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 155: 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 156 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 157: 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 158 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 159: 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 . [ALIGN POINT POSITION INVALID] An attempt was made to set an align point at a location where the setting cannot be made.
  • Page 160 Note the number displayed, then switch off the sub power. After you switch off the power, inform your autho- rized Roland DG Corp. dealer of the number that appeared on the display. [SHEET TOO SMALL CONTINUE?] The size of the data is larger than the printing or cutting area of the loaded media.
  • Page 161 An Error Message Appears [PINCHROLL ERROR INVALID LEFT POS] The left pinch roller is positioned at a location where it does not pinch the media. Raise the loading lever and move the left pinch roller to the correct location.  P. 35, “Loading Media” [PINCHROLL ERROR INVALID RIGHT POS] The right pinch roller is positioned at a location where it does not pinch the media.
  • Page 162 An Error Message Appears The media was pulled with excessive force. Excessive tension was applied to the media, and additional action is necessary to recover from this state. First, move the loading lever to the rear and adjust the media to create a small amount of slack, then switch on the sub power.

  • Page 163: Chapter 7 Main Specifications

    Chapter 7 Main Specifications Printing/Cutting Area ..............162 Maximum Area .................162 Maximum Area When Using Crop Marks ........162 The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing ...163 About the Blade .................164 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ..165 Specifications ................166...

  • Page 164: Printing/Cutting Area

    Printing/Cutting Area Maximum Area The printing or cutting area along the horizontal plane (the direction in which the carriages move) is deter- mined by the position of the pinch rollers. Max. 1,600 mm (64-inch model) Max. 1,364 mm (54-inch model) Max.

  • Page 165: The Media-Cutoff Location During Continuous Printing

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

  • Page 166: About The Blade

    About the Blade The cutting conditions and the service life of the blade change according to the media and the operating environment, even when you're using identical blades. The service life also differs according to the type of blade. A rough guide is shown below. Amount of blade Blade life* Blade...

  • Page 167: 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 168: Specifications

    Eight colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan, light magenta, metallic silver, white) Maximum 1,440 dpi Printing resolution (dots per inch) 10 to 300 mm/s Cutting speed 30 to 300 gf Blade force Roland CAMM-1 series compatible Cutting Type 0 to 1.5 mm(0 to 0.059 in) blade Blade offset 0.025 mm/step Software resolution (when cutting) Error of less than ±0.3% of distance traveled, or ±0.3 mm, whichever is greater...
  • Page 169 The length of printing or cutting is subject to the limitations of the program.  Media type: Media specified by Roland DG Corp. (Cutting only)  Temperature: 25°C (77°F), humidity: 50%  Roll media must be loaded correctly.
  • Page 176 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.

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