Introduction; Machine Features; About The Notation Used In This Manual - Roland VersaART RS-640 User Manual

1-1 Introduction

Machine Features

This machine is a large-format printer capable of high-speed, high-quality printing, and is equipped with the features de-
scribed below.
A built-in print server enables direct connection to a network.
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This machine has a built-in media heating system composed of a print heater to improve ink adhe-
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sion and speed up drying and a dryer to speed up drying of the media after printing. This enhances
productivity by enabling support for more types of media.
A software raster image processor (RIP) is included as a standard feature. It takes printing data such
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as a PostScript file received from a program, performs raster image processing on the computer, and
outputs the data to the machine.
Installing a media take-up system (available separately) enables automatic take-up of the media
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during printing. This enables unattended operation at night and lengthy printing to be accomplished
efficiently.
Using the included software raster image processor (RIP), you can perform printing with crop marks.*
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For detailed information on how to use the included software RIP and on printing with crop marks,
refer to the online help for the included software RIP (VersaWorks Online: http://www.rolanddg.co.jp/
support/color/rvw/index.html).
* This is a feature that enables you to create decals and the like by cutting the outlines of images. This is accomplished by
taking media printed on this unit and reloading it onto a cutting machine or a printing and cutting machine from Roland
DG Corp.

About the Notation Used in This Manual

This document is the user's manual for both the RS-640 and the RS-540. This document uses the following notation to dis-
tinguish between the two models where necessary.
RS-640: 64-inch model
RS-540: 54-inch model
Also, most of the figures in this document depict the RS-540.
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