Roland SolJet SJ-600 User Manual
Roland SolJet SJ-600 User Manual

Roland SolJet SJ-600 User Manual

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SJ-600/500
USER'S MANUAL
This User's Manual is intended for SJ-600 and SJ-500.
Thank you very much for purchasing this machine.
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  • Page 1 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: For Canada

    AVIS Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN 431-2103 MODEL NAME : See the MODEL given on the rating plate.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Remove the Material From the Machine ....36 Cut the Material From the Roll ....... 36 Specifications ........73 When Operations Are Finished ..38 SOLJET™ and SOL INK™ are trademarks of Roland DG Corporation. ® COLORCHOICE is a registered in the U.S. Patent Office.
  • Page 4: To Ensure Safe Use

    Use only with the power cord from the electrical outlet, and contact your included with this product. authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or Use with other than the included power cord service center. may lead to fire or electrocution.
  • Page 5 Do not operate in a location exposed Do not store ink cartridges, cleaning to open flame, sparking, or static liquid, or discharged ink in locations electricity, or in a location exposed such as the following. to high temperatures, such as in the •...
  • Page 6 Do not injure or modify the electrical When unplugging the electrical power cord, nor subject it to power cord from the power outlet, excessive bends, twists, pulls, grasp the plug, not the cord. Unplugging by pulling the cord may damage binding, or pinching, nor place any it, leading to fire or electrocution.
  • Page 7 Do not touch the tip of the Make sure the power to the unit is separating knife with your fingers. off before attempting to replace the Doing so may result in injury. separating knife. Doing so may result in injury.
  • Page 8: About The Labels Affixed To The Unit

    About the Labels Affixed to the Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product. The following figure describes the location and content of these messages. Ink cartridge Ink and discharged ink are flammable. Keep away from open flame. Ink and discharged ink are toxic.
  • Page 9 Do not place hands within the space to the front of the unit while in operation. Ink and discharged ink are Ink and discharged ink are toxic. Avoid contact with the flammable. Keep away body. Use only in a well- from open flame.
  • Page 10: Pour Utiliser En Toute Sécurité

    Débranchez le fil électrique et produit. contacter votre revendeur ou votre centre de service de la société Roland DG L’utilisation avec un autre cordon autorisé. d’alimentation que celui fourni pourrait entrainer un risque d’incendie ou...
  • Page 11 Ne pas utiliser près d'une flamme nue, Ne pas entreposer les cartouches dans un endroit où se produisent des d'encre, le liquide nettoyant ou l'encre étincelles ou de l'électricité statique, usée dans les endroits suivants : ni dans un endroit où les températures •...
  • Page 12 Ne pas endommager ou modifier le Saisir la fiche et non le fil électrique fil électrique. Ne pas le plier, le lorsque vous débranchez. tordre, l'étirer, l'attacher ou le serrer Débrancher en tirant sur le fil pourrait l'endommager et risquer de provoquer un de façon excessive.
  • Page 13 Ne pas toucher le bout de la lame S'assurer que l'appareil est hors séparatrice avec les doigts. tension avant d'essayer de Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait remplacer la lame séparatrice. provoquer des blessures. Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait provoquer des blessures.
  • Page 14: À Propos Des Étiquettes Collées Sur L'appareil

    À propos des étiquettes collées sur l'appareil Ces étiquettes sont collées à l'extérieur de l'appareil. Les dessins suivants indiquent l'endroit et le contenu des messages. la cartouche d'encre L'encre et l'encre usée sont inflammables. Les garder loin de toute flamme nue. L'encre et l'encre usée sont toxiques.
  • Page 15 Ouvrir la plaque avant pendant l’impression provoque un arrêt d’urgence. Appuyer sur [PAUSE] si, pour toute autre raison qu’une urgence, vous désirez suspendre momentanément l’impression. Ne pas mettre les mains dans l'espace devant l'élément quand celui-ci est en marche. L'encre et l'encre usée L'encre et l'encre usée sont toxiques.
  • Page 16: What To Do Upon Opening The Carton

    What to Do upon Opening the Carton What to Do upon Opening the Carton In this manual, sections that explain commons points for the SJ-600/500 use only illustrations of the SJ-600. Some details of the SJ-500 differ from the figure.
  • Page 17: Assembling The Stand And The Machine

    The external dimensions of the assembled machine and stand are as follows. SJ-600: 2500 mm [W] x 758 mm [D] x 1241 mm [H] (98-7/16 in. [W] x 29-7/8 in. [D] x 48-7/8 in. [H]) SJ-500: 2246 mm [W] x 758 mm [D] x 1241 mm [H] (88-7/16 in. [W] x 29-7/8 in. [D] x 48-7/8 in. [H])
  • Page 18 What to Do upon Opening the Carton Set the stand upright so that the casters are at the bottom, and place the machine on the stand. The front and rear of the stand are as shown in the figure. * Take care to prevent from catching on the bottom plug at the bottom surface on...
  • Page 19 What to Do upon Opening the Carton Place the media guide on the stays and secure it in place using the included small bolts. Orientation of the media guide Rear Front Media guide Media guide Bolts (Small) Long Short * If the short side is oriented toward the back of the machine, roll material may fall.
  • Page 20: Setting Up And Connection

    Do not place objects on the unit, as doing so may result in breakdown. The required installation spaces for this model are listed below. SJ-600: 3500 mm [W] x 2000 mm [D] x 1700 mm [H] (137-13/16 in. [W] x 78-3/4 in. [D] x 66-15/16 in. [H]) SJ-500: 3300 mm [W] x 2000 mm [D] x 1700 mm [H] (129-15/16 in.
  • Page 21: For Macintosh

    * Cables are available separately. One which you are sure matches the model of computer being used should be selected. For Macintosh Connection to a Macintosh requires optional items such as special cable. For more information on the required optional items and connection settings, contact a Roland DG Corp. dealer.
  • Page 22: Installing Ink Cartridges

    What to Do upon Opening the Carton 4 Installing Ink Cartridges Do not operate in a location exposed Do not store ink cartridges, cleaning to open flame, sparking, or static liquid, or discharged ink in locations electricity, or in a location exposed such as the following.
  • Page 23 What to Do upon Opening the Carton Installing ink cartridges for the first time after purchase requires three SOL INK cleaning cartridges. This is also the case when you are draining ink in preparation for transport, then reinstalling the ink cartridges. NOTICE Use only SOL INK.
  • Page 24 What to Do upon Opening the Carton When washing ends, the following message appears on the display. SET CARTRIDGE Firmly insert the SOL INK cartridges for each of the colors as far as [KCMcmY] they will go. Ink cartridge ports SOL INK When inserting the cartridge, make sure that it is inserted into the correct slot for that color.
  • Page 25: Part Names

    Part Names Part Names Front View NOTICE If you will leave the printing head being uncapped for a long time (for example, open the front cover while printing is made on the middle of platen), printing heads may get clogging and, in some case it results unrecov- erable damage to the printing head.
  • Page 26: Rear View

    Part Names Rear View Parallel connector Main power switch Power connector Inside the Front Cover Printing carriage When not printing, this stays inside the cover. Cutter protector Platen Guide lines Reflective tape Pinch roller Grit roller...
  • Page 27: Operation Panel

    Part Names Operation Panel For more information about the keys, take a look at "Description of Keys". Display This show the various setting menus, and messages. [PRINT QUALITY] key [SETUP] key/LED [CLEANING] key [PAUSE] key/LED [BASE POINT] key/LED [SHEET CUT] key Arrow keys [ENTER] key [MENU] key...
  • Page 28: Five Modes

    Five Modes Five Modes This machine has the following five modes (operating states). [POWER] key (Sub power switch) Use this switch to turn power on and off in daily operation. Main power switch (Side) When power is turned on the system will enter It is generally left on.
  • Page 29: Setup For Printing

    Do not use material that is so strongly warped that the media clamps are lifted. Acceptable material widths -SJ-600 210 to 1625 mm (8-5/16 to 64 in.) -SJ-500...
  • Page 30: Loading The Material

    Setup for Printing 1 Loading the Material Loading Roll Material Open the front cover. Line up with the core diameter of the loaded roll material and refit the left- and right-hand media flanges. Media flange Media flange 76.2 mm 50.8 mm (3 in.) (2 in.) Flange retaining pin...
  • Page 31 Setup for Printing Front Pass the end of the material through the unit from back to front. Pull out material until the sensor is hidden from view. Sensor Material Grasp the front edge of the material at the front of the machine and turn the media flanges at the back of the unit to roll back the media.
  • Page 32: Loading Sheet Material

    Setup for Printing Loading Sheet Material Remove the left-hand media flange at the back of the Front unit. Move the right-hand media flange at the back of the unit to a position where it does not touch the loaded material. Pass the material between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers.
  • Page 33 Setup for Printing Loading Material Prone to Warping When you are loading material whose left and right edges are prone to warping, use the media clamps. At such times, perform printing with the printing heads positioned at "3" (high). For more information about the height of the printing heads, refer to "User's Reference - - Adjusting the Height of the Printing Head."...
  • Page 34: Test Printing

    Setup for Printing Setup for Printing 2 Test Printing Printing quality is greatly affected by the state of the printing heads. Before starting to print, you can carry out a printing test to check the state of the printing heads. If the printing heads are in a poor state and problems such as dot drop-out occur, printing quality drops.
  • Page 35: Setting The Printing Mode And Printing Direction

    Setup for Printing 3 Setting the Printing Mode and Printing Direction Before start to print, set the printing mode and printing direction. On the control panel, press the [PRINT QUALITY] key and specify the printing mode and direction of printing. •...
  • Page 36: Downloading Printing Data

    Downloading Printing Data Downloading Printing Data NOTICE Opening the front cover while printing is in progress causes an emergency stop. This means that printing may not be carried out correctly even if operation is resumed, due to drop-out or misalignment of the image. To pause printing for any other reason than an emergency stop, press the [PAUSE] key.
  • Page 37 Downloading Printing Data Hold down the [SETUP] key for one second or longer. Any remaining data is cleared. The SETUP LED goes out * Clearing the data may take some time. If the "INK EMPTY" Message Appears While Printing If it becomes necessary to replace the ink cartridge while printing is in INK EMPTY progress, the buzzer sounds and the following message is displayed.
  • Page 38: Remove The Material

    Remove the Material Remove the Material Remove the Material From the Machine If you wish to cut off the piece of the rolled material Press the [SETUP] key. Hold down for about 1 containing the printed area, press the [SHEET CUT] second or longer.
  • Page 39 Remove the Material When sending a material-cutting command from the computer to separate the material automatically * When the material-cutting command has not been set to "enabled" at the computer, automatic separation of the material is not performed, even when the following setting is made. Press the [MENU] key and [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display.
  • Page 40: When Operations Are Finished

    When Operations Are Finished When Operations Are Finished NOTICE Even when not in use, keep the machine in an environment where the temperature is 5 to 40 ˚C (41 to 104 ˚F) and the humidity is 20 to 80 % (no condensation). In particular, be careful to make sure not to expose the machine to high temperatures of 40 ˚C (104 ˚F) or more.
  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Replacing the Ink Cartridges Do not operate in a location exposed Do not store ink cartridges, cleaning to open flame, sparking, or static liquid, or discharged ink in locations electricity, or in a location exposed such as the following. to high temperatures, such as in the •...
  • Page 42 Maintenance NOTICE Use only SOL INK. Do not insert any other type of ink cartridge. Remove the ink cartridge from the ink-cartridge port. Insert new ink cartridge. SOL INK Ink cartridge ports...
  • Page 43: Check How Much Ink Remains

    Maintenance Check How Much Ink Remains You can use [INK LEFT] on the display menu to check how much ink is left after the ink cartridges have been installed. Use this information as a guide for replacing the ink cartridges. If a partially used ink cartridge is removed and reinstalled, or if a partially used ink cartridge is installed, the cartridge is taken to be unused, and the displaced amount of remaining ink is not true.
  • Page 44: Cleaning The Printing Heads

    Maintenance Cleaning the Printing Heads Switching on the sub power automatically performs maintenance operations, including cleaning of the printing head. This means that there is normally no need to perform cleaning otherwise. If drop-out occurs with printed images, clean the printing head. * After cleaning, carry out a printing test.
  • Page 45: Disposal Of Discharged Ink

    For information on how to use the cleaning kit, refer to the documentation included with the kit. If cleaning with the cleaning kit does not correct image drop-out, consult your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or service center.
  • Page 46: How To Replace The Separating Knife

    Maintenance How to Replace the Separating Knife Do not touch the tip of the Make sure the power to the unit is separating knife with your fingers. off before attempting to replace the Doing so may result in injury. separating knife. Doing so may result in injury.
  • Page 47: When The Product Needs Cleaning

    Maintenance When the Product Needs Cleaning NOTICE When performing cleaning, turn off the main power switch. * Before turning off the main power, press the [POWER] key to switch off the sub power. Never lubricate the mechanisms. Do not clean with solvents (such as benzine or thinners). Periodically clean the platen.
  • Page 48: When Not In Use For A Prolonged Period

    Maintenance When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period... NOTICE Even when not in use, keep the machine in an environment where the temperature is 5 to 40 ˚C (41 to 104 ˚F) and the humidity is 20 to 80 % (no condensation). In particular, be careful to make sure not to expose the machine to high temperatures of 40 ˚C (104 ˚F) or more.
  • Page 49: When Moving The Unit

    Maintenance When Moving the Unit... NOTICE When moving the unit, first carry out head washing, then secure the carriage in place. Head cleaning requires three SOL INK cleaning cartridges, which are optionally available. Be sure to use SOL INK cleaning cartridges. Use of any other type may result in breakdown. If there is material loaded, hold down the [SETUP] Press the [MENU] key and [ ] key to make the...
  • Page 50 Maintenance Detach the power cord and the cable connecting the Remove the drain bottle. unit to the computer. Drain bottle Bottom plug Referring to "Unpacking and Repacking" on the packing carton, secure the carriage in place and pack the unit in the carton.
  • Page 51: User's Reference

    User's Reference User's Reference Printing at the Desired Location This sets the location where printing starts. Normally the origin point is set at the lower-right point of the printing area. When [SHEET TYPE] is set to [OPAQUE], the width of the printing area is set automatically (see "User's Refer- ence -- About the Printing Area").
  • Page 52 User's Reference Specifying a location in the lengthwise direction Knife guide Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to move the material to the location where you want to start printing. In the figure, the next printing operation starts from the location shown.
  • Page 53 User's Reference Setting the printing area in the left-right direction (the direction of carriage movement) * This can be set only at the time of material setup. Press the [ENTER] Key. Press the [MENU] key and [ ] key to make the The carriage indicates the present location of the right- following screen appear on the display.
  • Page 54 User's Reference Press the [ ] key to make the following screen Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear on the display. appear on the display. Setting the left-hand edge Press the [ENTER] key. Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to move the left edge of the carriage to the location that you want to make the...
  • Page 55: Making Corrections For Printing

    User's Reference Making Corrections for Printing Feed Correction This corrects for errors in the amount of feed of the grit rollers due the type of material. Be sure to make this setting when you have replaced the material with a different type. Correcting the amount of feed improves the dot-positioning accuracy in the feed direction, which can help enhance image quality.
  • Page 56: Bidirectional Correction

    User's Reference Bidirectional Correction * Only when the printing direction at the [PRINT MODE] menu has been set to [BI-DIRECTION] (bidirectional) This adjusts slippage when performing bidirectional printing. Make this adjustment when you have replaced the material with a different type or adjusted the head height. Press the [ ] key to make the following screen Press the [MENU] key and [...
  • Page 57: Performing Overprinting

    User's Reference Performing Overprinting This prints the same image superimposed over the same location a number of times. When printing materials such as fabric, colors may not come out well with just a single printing pass. Overprinting can achieve darker printing results.
  • Page 58: Setting The Page Margins

    User's Reference Setting the Page Margins This makes the setting for the margin between pages. When outputting a number of pages continuously, you can establish a margin between the pages. You can set this in a range of 0 mm to 100 mm (in 10 mm steps). This is set at 20 mm when shipped from the factory.
  • Page 59: Adjusting The Height Of The Printing Head

    User's Reference Adjusting the Height of the Printing Head You adjust the height of the printing head to match the thickness of the mounted material. You can adjust the head height by moving the lever shown in the figure to any of the positions (1 through 3), where it clicks into place. The height of the printing head may normally be left set at 3.
  • Page 60: Materials

    User's Reference Materials Conditions for Usable Materials A) Maximum material thickness : 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) (When head is raised) B) Maximum diameter for roll material : 180 mm (7-1/16 in.) (surface to be printed must face outward) C) Core inner diameter for roll material : 50.8 or 76.2 mm (2 in.
  • Page 61: About The Printing Area

    When the printable width have been specified with the [PRINT AREA] menu, the margins are in accordance with these setting values. Below are listed the widths of material that can be mounted on the SJ-600/500 and the printing widths of the SJ-600/500.
  • Page 62: Description Of Keys

    Description of Keys Description of Keys Setting Default Submenu Function menu range value — — This switches on and off the sub power . When the — — power is switched on, the POWER LED lights up. — — This detects the presence of material, and its dimensions, —...
  • Page 63 Description of Keys Setting Default Submenu Function menu range value — — This cuts off the material at the present location of the — — printing-start line. Press this to cut off the portion already printed from the roll. You cannot sever a piece of material while printing is in progress.
  • Page 64: Description Of Menu Items

    Description of Menu Items Description of Menu Items Description of Menus Pressing the [MENU] key enters the menu mode. Setting Default Submenu Function menu range value — This is used to select either transparent or opaque material. SHEET OPAQUE OPAQUE TYPE Select [OPAQUE] when the material loaded on the unit is not transpar- CLEAR...
  • Page 65 Description of Menu Items Setting Default Submenu Function menu range value When replacement of the ink cartridge becomes necessary while [EMPTY EMPTY LATER printing is in progress, this setting determines whether printing MODE] CONTROL MODE continues or pauses. LATER/ This setting is used when the ink cartridge cannot be changed immedi- PROMPT ately during printing, such as during unattended operation at night.
  • Page 66 Description of Menu Items Setting Default Submenu Function menu range value — This selects whether the material-cutting command is enabled or AUTO ENABLE/ ENABLE disabled. SHEET CUT DISABLE When set to [ENABLED], the material is cut automatically when the computer sends a material-cutting command. For more information, see "Remove the Material -- Cut the Material From the Roll -- When separating the material by pressing the [SHEET CUT] key."...
  • Page 67: Display Menus Flowchart

    Description of Menu Items Display Menus Flowchart For details about each of the menus, see the "Description of Display Menus." * Selecting the language for screen messages MENU LANGUAGE Roland SJ-600 to select. ENGLISH Ver.*** Press the [ENTER] key to enable the setting.
  • Page 68 Description of Menu Items MENU INK CONTROL INK CONTROL EMPTY MODE INK CONTROL MENU SHEET TYPE FILL INK SHEET TYPE OPAQUE OPAQUE OPAQUE/CLEAR INK CONTROL PUMP UP INK CONTROL Displayed only when the material HEAD WASH has been set up. MENU PRINT AREA PRINT AREA...
  • Page 69 Description of Menu Items MENU PAGE MARGIN EMPTY MODE PAGE MARGIN 10mm 10mm LATER PROMPT 0 to 100 mm LATER/PROMPT (In steps of 10 mm) MENU MENU UNIT MENU UNIT mm/INCH MENU FACTORY DEFAULT FACTORY DEFAULT NOW PROCESSING.. MENU INK LEFT ADJUST -15 to +15 (In steps of 1) ADJUST...
  • Page 70: What To Do If

    What to Do If... What to Do If... If the machine doesn't run... Is the power cord connected correctly? Connect the power cord to the unit, and plug the other end securely into an electrical outlet. (See “What to Do upon Opening the Carton - - 3 Setting Up and Connection”...
  • Page 71 If this happens, set up the material material. again. When only set to [CLEAR], the printable width is set to the maximum (SJ-600:1605 - When using opaque material, return the [SHEET TYPE] setting mm (63-3/16 in.), SJ-500:1351mm (53-3/ to [OPAQUE].
  • Page 72 What to Do If... During printing, was the front cover opened (executing an emergency stop) or the [PAUSE] key pressed? If operation is stopped or paused while printing is in progress, the quality of the image before and after the interruption may differ. It is a good idea to avoid pausing operation while printing is in progress whenever possible.
  • Page 73 What to Do If... The material becomes jammed If [MOTOR ERROR : TURN OFF POWER] appears and operation stops (1) Press the [POWER] key to switch off the sub power. (2) Remove the jammed material. Cut off any creased or torn portions. (3) Correct whatever caused the material to jam.
  • Page 74: Error Messages

    Error Messages Error Messages Error messages Meaning Action MOTOR ERROR A motor error occurred. Recovery from this problem is impossible. Use the POWER key to switch the power off and TURN OFF POWER back on again. After rectifying the cause of the error (a material jam or the like), switch on the power.
  • Page 75: Specifications

    360 dpi x 720 dpi 180 dpi x 720 dpi (Printing dot resolution) Error of less than ±0.3% of distance traveled, or 0.3 mm, whichever is grater (at Roland PET-film, print travel: 1 m (39-3/8 in.)) Distance accuracy Automatic cleaning and manual cleaning...
  • Page 76: Interface Specifications

    Specifications Interface Specifications Standard Bidirectional parallel interface (compliant with IEEE 1284: nibble mode) Input signals STROBE (1BIT), DATA (8BITS), SLCT IN, AUTO FEED, INIT Output signals BUSY (1BIT), ACK (1BIT), FAULT, SLCT, PERROR Level of input output signals TTL level Transmission method Asynchronous Parallel Connector...
  • Page 77 R1-020320...

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