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- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: For California
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 4: Table Of Contents
Contents To Ensure Safe Use ......................... 6 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ....................13 Important Notes on Handling and Use ..................20 Printer Unit .....................................20 Ink Cartridges ....................................21 Chapter 1 Introduction ........................23 1-1 Introduction ......................... 24 Machine Features ..................................24 About the Notation Used in This Manual..........................24 1-2 Part Names and Functions .................... - Page 5 Contents Canceling Printing Before It Finishes ............................62 4-2 Setting the Printing Position and Margins ................63 Shifting the Print-start Position Forward or Backward ....................63 Shifting the Printing Position to the Left ..........................63 Expanding the Printing Area by Reducing the Margins ....................64 4-3 Saving the Printer Settings to Match the Media ..............
- Page 6 Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing ....................112 6-3 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ..........113 6-4 Specifications ........................114 Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2008 Roland DG Corporation http://www.rolanddg.com/...
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Page 7: 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 8 To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may cause injury. WARNING CAUTION Exercise caution to avoid being pinched Be sure to follow the operation proce- or becoming caught. dures described in this documentation. Never allow anyone unfamiliar with the Inadvertent contact with certain areas may usage or handling of the machine to cause the hand or fingers to be pinched or touch it.
- Page 9 Continuing to use the machine may result in fire, electrical shock, or injury. Contact your Never allow any foreign object to get authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. inside. Never expose to liquid spills. Inserting objects such as coins or matches...
- Page 10 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. Never pull with undue force. Dust may cause fire.
- Page 11 To Ensure Safe Use Ink, cleaning fluid, and discharged fluid are flammable and toxic. WARNING CAUTION Ensure adequate ventilation for the work If you’re using a model that uses ECO- SOL MAX ink, keep open flame away area. from the work area. Failing to perform ventilation may result in a Ink and discharged fluid are flammable.
- Page 12 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 of the machine.
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Page 13: 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 fingers to become pinched when loading media or... -
Page 14: 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 en ATTENTION cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil. - Page 15 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L’utilisation incorrecte peut causer des blessures ATTENTION PRUDENCE S’assurer de suivre les procédures Faire preuve de prudence pour éviter d’utilisation décrites dans la documenta- l'écrasement ou le coincement. tion. Ne jamais permettre à quiconque ne La main ou les doigts peuvent être écrasés ou connaît pas le fonctionnement ou la coincés s'ils entrent en contact avec certaines...
- Page 16 électrique ou des blessures. tion peuvent causer un incendie ou un choc Communiquer avec le représentant Roland électrique. Si un objet ou du liquide s'infiltre DG Corp. Autorisé. dans l'appareil, débrancher immédiatement le câble d'alimentation et communiquer avec le...
- Page 17 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 fiche Ne jamais laisser l'eau toucher le câble, la ou sur la prise car cela risque de les endommager. fiche ou la prise.
- Page 18 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L'encre, les liquides nettoyants et les liquides usées sont inflammables et toxiques ATTENTION PRUDENCE S’il s’agit d’un modèle qui utilise l’encre S'assurer que le lieu de travail est bien aéré. ECO-SOL MAX, ne pas approcher une flamme nue de l’espace de travail.
- Page 19 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 Installer l'appareil à un endroit stable et S'assurer de verrouiller les roulettes de plat et capable de supporter son poids.
- Page 20 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 avertisse- ments. 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...
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Page 21: Important Notes On Handling And Use
Important Notes on Handling and Use This machine is a precision device. To ensure the full performance of this machine, be sure to observe the following important points. Failure to observe them may not only result in loss of performance, but may also cause malfunction or breakdown. -
Page 22: Ink Cartridges
Important Notes on Handling and Use Ink Cartridges 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. -
Page 24: Chapter 1 Introduction
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Page 25: Introduction
* 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. -
Page 26: Part Names And Functions
1-2 Part Names and Functions Printer Unit Operation panel Side cover Front cover You use this to perform vari- Loading lever You remove this when you Be sure to close this when ous operations. You operate this when you perform maintenance. you perform printing. - Page 27 1-2 Part Names and Functions Grit rollers Print-head carriage These rollers feed out me- The print heads are inside dia toward the front of the this. machine. Pinch rollers These clamp the media when the loading lever is lowered. Platen This is the path over which the Media clamps media passes.
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Page 28: Operation Panel
1-2 Part Names and Functions Operation Panel HEATER light Display screen This flashes while the media This displays various setting heating system is warming up, menus and other informa tion. changing to a steadily lighted state when the pre set tempera- BASE POINT light ture is reached. -
Page 30: Chapter 2 Operation
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Page 31: Switching The Power On And Off
2-1 Switching the Power On and Off Switching the Power On and Off This machine has a main power switch and a sub power switch. When using the machine, you switch both on in this sequence: first the main power, then the sub power. Whenever printing is finished, switch off the sub power. -
Page 32: The Power-Saving Feature
2-1 Switching the Power On and Off The Power-saving Feature This machine is provided with a power-saving feature that switches to a low-power "sleep mode" when a fixed interval passes with no operation. The factory default for the time after which the machine switches to the sleep mode is 30 minutes. You can change the setting for the time of the shift to the sleep mode. -
Page 33: Loading And Cutting Off Media
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Usable Media For information about media that can be used with this machine, refer to the page indicated below. P. 110, "Conditions for Usable Media" Loading Media Media may be of one of two types: media wound onto a paper tube (called “roll media”) and media not rolled in this way (called “sheet media”). - Page 34 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Go around to behind the printer and move the media holders all the way to the left and right. Move all the way to the left and right. Loosen the Loosen the retaining screw. retaining screw.
- Page 35 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Grasp the location shown in the fi gure and align the left edge of the media with the mark. If the media is moved too far to the right, grasp the right media holder at its outer side and shift it to the left. CAUTION Never attempt this operation while holding any location other than the one speci- fi ed.
- Page 36 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Pass the media through the printer and secure it in place so that no slack occurs. Pull out the media, pass its leading edge through between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers, and feed it through as far as the platen. Make sure the edge of the media lies along the guide line.
- Page 37 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Attach the media clamps and close the front cover. Attach the media clamps. The media clamps are magnetic, and the left and right clamps are distinct. Refer to the figure and install them at the correct positions, taking care not to let the left and right clamps get mixed up.
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Page 38: Cutting Off The Media
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Cutting Off the Media Procedure Close the front cover. Make sure lights up. Press FUNCTION SHEET CUT Press several times. Press REMOVE MEDIA CLAMPS The screen in the figure appears. Open the front cover and detach the ... -
Page 39: Settings For The Media Heating System
2-3 Settings for 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 dry the ink. You can adjust the temperature settings to match the type of media and the printing speed. Print heater This heater is used mainly to improve ink adhesion. -
Page 40: General Guide For The Preset Temperatures
2-3 Settings for the Media Heating System General Guide for the Preset Temperatures The optimal temperature for the media heating system varies according to such factors as the type of media and differences in the print mode. Use the following as a general guide and adjust accordingly. General Guide for Adjustment Print heater You use this mainly to improve ink adhesion and inhibit smudging. -
Page 41: Starting Printing
2-4 Starting Printing Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer When you have finished loading media and making the temperature settings for the media heating system, then follow the steps below. This procedure enables the machine to receive data from the computer and perform printing. CAUTION Never touch the print heads while printing is in progress. -
Page 42: Printing Tests And Cleaning
2-4 Starting Printing 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. How to Perform a Printing Test Press FUNCTION CLEANING Press ... -
Page 43: If Ink Runs Out
2-5 If Ink Runs Out Checking for Remaining Ink Procedure Press MENU Press several times. INK REMAINING Press Press to go back to the original screen. W1200mm SETUP SHEET Amount of ink remaining Much Cartridge slot number Little The display shows an approximate guide to the amount of remaining ink, which may differ somewhat from the actual amount remaining. -
Page 44: If Ink Runs Out
2-5 If Ink Runs Out If Ink Runs Out 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. Procedure ... -
Page 46: Chapter 3 Maintenance And Adjustment
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Page 47: Daily Care And Maintenance
3-1 Daily Care and Maintenance Disposing of Discharged Ink The drain bottle collects discharged fluid. Dispose of collected material before the bottle becomes full. The message shown in the figure appears when a certain amount of discharged fluid has collected in the bottle. Follow the procedure below to discard the discharged fluid. - Page 48 3-1 Daily Care and Maintenance Attach the emptied bottle and reset the discharged-fluid count. Press RESET DRAIN COUNTER The screen shown in the figure appears. Press a second time. MAINTENANCE DRAIN BOTTLE Press to go back to the original screen. ...
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Page 49: Cleaning
.P. 50, "Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit" Note: The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required depending on the frequency of use. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment... -
Page 50: When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective
3-2 When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective Performing More Powerful Cleaning When the problems such as dot drop-out are not cleared up by the "normal cleaning," try the more forceful "medium clean- ing" or the even more forceful "powerful cleaning." Note, however, that this consumes more ink than "normal cleaning," and too-frequent use may damage the print heads themselves. -
Page 51: Cleaning The Heads Using The Cleaning Kit
When Dot Drop-out or the Like Occur Frequently When the machine's head-cleaning feature does not correct the problem, clean the heads using the cleaning kit. If you use up the cleaning kit, purchase a new one from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. ... - Page 52 3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit Open the front cover and remove the maintenance cover. Screw Maintenance cover Screw Close the front cover and press NOW PROCESSING.. CLOSE FRONT The print-head carriage moves to the left side of the machine, and then the screen COVER shown in the figure appears.
- Page 53 3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity. Clean using the cleaning stick. Be especially careful to clean away any fibrous dust (lint). Clean in the sequence shown in the figure below. Cleaning stick Be sure to clean using one of the included cleaning sticks.
- Page 54 3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit Reattach the side cover and the maintenance cover and quit the manual-cleaning mode. Attach the side cover. Screws Side cover Hook Close the front cover. CLEANING... >> Press CLOSE MAINTE- The print-head carriage moves to the right side of the machine, and then the screen NANCE COVER shown in the figure appears.
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Page 55: Replacing Consumable Parts
3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the Wipers The wipers are components that you use when cleaning the print heads. When the MAINTENANCE REPLACE WIPER screen displays a message like the one shown, it means the item needs to be replaced. Replace with new items. - Page 56 3-4 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 wipers. Use the included tweezers. Detach the old wipers. Detach the hook and pull up and out. Insert the new wipers.
- Page 57 3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Attach the hook. Hook Reattach the side cover, and quit the wiper replacement mode. Attach the side cover. Screws Side cover Hook Press CLEANING... >> After the process to quit the wiper replacement mode, the screen shown in the figure appears.
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Page 58: Replacing The Separating Knife
3-4 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 59 3-4 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.
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Page 60: When Not In Use For A Prolonged Period
3-5 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. -
Page 62: Chapter 4 Feature Reference
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Page 63: Pausing Or Canceling Printing
4-1 Pausing or Canceling Printing Canceling Printing Before It Finishes Procedure Press TO CANCEL, HOLD DOWN PAUSE KEY The screen shown in the figure appears. Hold down for one second or longer. Stop sending printing data from the computer. ... -
Page 64: Setting The Printing Position And Margins
4-2 Setting the Printing Position and Margins Shifting the Print-start Position Forward or Backward Procedure to move the me- dia. Printing data is output from this position. Description You can shift the print-start position forward or backward by using to move the media. -
Page 65: Expanding The Printing Area By Reducing The Margins
4-2 Setting the Printing Position and Margins Press FUNCTION BASE POINT Press Description You can shift the printing position to the left by using . Note, however that this setting must be made for each individual page. When the printing of one page finishes, the left-right positioning returns to its default value. When the position has been set, lights up and the screen displays the printable width at the set position. -
Page 66: Saving The Printer Settings To Match The Media
4-3 Saving the Printer Settings to Match the Media Saving Optimized Media Settings As Preset Values Procedure Press MENU PRESET Press PRESET Press SAVE Press SAVE to select any one from "NAME1" to NAME1 "NAME8." Press to save. ... -
Page 67: Loading A Saved Preset
4-3 Saving the Printer Settings to Match the Media Loading a Saved Preset Procedure Press MENU PRESET Press twice. LOAD Press to select the name of a preset you want to NAME1 load. Press to load. SETUP SHEET The settings are changed and the screen shown in the figure appears. -
Page 68: Optimizing Printing To Match Media Thickness
4-4 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Adjusting Head Height to Match Media Thickness Procedure Press MENU Press several times. HEAD HEIGHT Press HEAD HEIGHT Open the front cover. High Low (Standard) Move the height-adjustment lever to adjust the head height. -
Page 69: Correcting For Misalignment In Bidirectional Printing
4-4 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing Procedure Print a test pattern. Press MENU Press ADJUST BI-DIR Press ADJUST BI-DIR Press to start printing. TEST PRINT Read the correction values from the test pattern. Choose the value that produces the least misalignment. -
Page 70: Correcting For Misalignment In Bidirectional Printing More Precisely
4-4 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely Procedure Print a test pattern. Press MENU Press ADJUST BI-DIR Press ADJUST BI-DIR Press DETAIL SETTING Press to go back to the original screen. ... - Page 71 4-4 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Enter the correction values that you read. Enter the corresponding correction values for H1 through H4. Press DETAIL SETTING SETTING NO.1 Press to select. Use to set the cor- rection value. Press to finish making the settings for [SETTING NO.1].
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Page 72: Performing Feed Correction To Alleviate Horizontal Bands And The Like
4-4 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Performing Feed Correction to Alleviate Horizontal Bands and the Like Procedure Print a test pattern. Press MENU Press several times. CALIBRATION Press CALIBRATION Press to start printing. TEST PRINT Check the test pattern you printed. Gap present Overlap Choose the one that... -
Page 73: Changing The Feed-Correction Value During Printing
4-4 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Description The movement distance of media experiences subtle changes due to the thickness of the media and the temperature of the media heating system. When the movement distance becomes discrepant, horizontal stripes are more likely to occur during printing. -
Page 74: Accommodating Various Kinds Of Media
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Using Transparent Media Procedure Load transparent media to the printer. Refer to "2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media" and load the media on the machine. Set the media type to "CLEAR." Press MENU Press several times. -
Page 75: Default Setting
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media U s e t o m o v e t h e heads. Align this surface with the edge of the media. After positioning, close the front cov- Press to enable the setting. ... -
Page 76: Printing Hard-To-Dry Media
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Printing Hard-to-dry Media Procedure Press MENU Press several times. SUB MENU Press SUB MENU Press several times. SCAN INTERVAL Press SCAN INTERVAL to set the value. 1.0 sec Press Press to go back to the original screen. -
Page 77: Preventing Media From Coming Loose
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Preventing Media from Coming Loose Procedure Press MENU Press several times. SUB MENU Press SUB MENU Press several times. VACUUM POWER Press VACUUM POWER to set the value. AUTO Press to enable the setting. Press to go back to the original screen. -
Page 78: Speeding Up Printing For Narrow Media
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Speeding Up Printing for Narrow Media Procedure Press MENU Press several times. SUB MENU Press SUB MENU Press several times. FULL WIDTH S Press FULL WIDTH S to select "SHEET" or "OFF." FULL Press to enable the setting. -
Page 79: Using Sticky Media
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Description Ink tends to collect on the surface of the heads when you use media prone to buildup of static charge, when the ambient temperature is low, or when the head height is set to “HIGH. ” Under some conditions, this ink may be transferred to the media or cause dot drop-out. -
Page 80: How To Load Sheet Media
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media How to Load Sheet Media When you’re loading standard-size media or other such media that is not rolled (sheet media), follow the procedure be- low. Procedure If roll media is loaded, then remove the media first. Pass the media through the machine. -
Page 81: Changing How The Printer Operates
4-6 Changing How the Printer Operates Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out Procedure Press MENU Press several times. SUB MENU Press SUB MENU Press twice INK CONTROL Press twice. EMPTY MODE to make the setting. STOP CONT. -
Page 82: Setting The Interval Until Activation Of The Sleep Mode
4-6 Changing How the Printer Operates Setting the Interval until Activation of the Sleep Mode Procedure Press MENU Press several times. SUB MENU Press SUB MENU Press several times. SLEEP Press twice. INTERVAL to make the setting. 30min 15min Press... -
Page 83: Changing The Menu Language And The Units Of Measurement
4-6 Changing How the Printer Operates Changing the Menu Language and the Units of Measurement Procedure Hold down and switch on the sub power. MENU LANGUAGE to select the display (menu) language. ENGLISH Press to select the measurement unit for length. ... -
Page 84: Changing The Ink-Drying Method
4-7 Changing the Ink-drying Method Switching Off the Print Heater and Dryer Procedure Press FUNCTION Press several times. HEATER CONFIG Press HEATER CONFIG to select [PRINT] (print heater) or [DRYER] DRYER 34 C (dryer). Current temperature of the dryer Press ... -
Page 85: Drying The Trailing Edge Of The Printing Area On The Dryer
4-7 Changing the Ink-drying Method Press to go back to the original screen. W1200mm SETUP SHEET Description This feature controls the temperature of the media heating system automatically when is dark. "MENU" performs heating to the preset temperature at all times, without lowering the temperature when is dark. -
Page 86: Making The Network Settings
4-8 Making the Network Settings Setting the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Etc. Procedure Press MENU Press several times. SYSTEM INFO. Press SYSTEM INFO. Press NETWORK Press NETWORK to choose the item whose setting you want IP ADDRESS to make. -
Page 87: Viewing Information About The Media And The System
4-9 Viewing Information about the Media and the System Displaying the Amount of Media Remaining Procedure Press MENU Press SHEET REMAIN Press SHEET REMAIN Press SET LENGTH Press SET LENGTH to set the amount of media remaining. 0.0 m 25.0 m Press... -
Page 88: Printing The Amount Of Remaining Media
4-9 Viewing Information about the Media and the System Press AUTO DISPLAY to select "ENABLE." DISABLE ENABLE Press to enable the setting. Press to go back to the original screen. W1200mm SETUP SHEET Description Setting this to "ENABLE" automatically displays [SHEET REMAIN] whenever you change the media and finish setup. This makes it impossible to go on to the next operation unless you redo the setting for the amount remaining. -
Page 89: Viewing The Serial Number, Firmware Version, And Other Information
4-9 Viewing Information about the Media and the System Viewing the Serial Number, Firmware Version, and Other Information Procedure Press MENU Press SYSTEM INFO. Press SYSTEM INFO. Press to choose the information you want to SERIAL NO. view. Press ... -
Page 90: Printing A System Report
4-9 Viewing Information about the Media and the System Description You can view the following information. [IP ADDRESS]: IP address [SUBNET MASK]: Subnet mask [GATEWAY ADDR.]: Gateway address [MAC ADDRESS]: MAC address Printing a System Report Procedure Press MENU Press several times. -
Page 91: Performing Maintenance
4-10 Performing Maintenance Draining Ink and Performing Internal Washing Procedure Press MENU Press several times. SUB MENU Press SUB MENU Press twice. INK CONTROL Press INK CONTROL Press twice. HEAD WASH Press to execute. Description This drains the ink inside the printer and washes the interior using cleaning cartridges as a preliminary for moving the printer or conducting maintenance. -
Page 92: Menu List
4-11 Menu List Main Menu Press To the [SHEET REMAIN] menu To the [NAME8] menu To the [NAME] menu P. 66 MENU PRESET LOAD PRESET LOAD NAME1 LOAD NAME2 LOAD NAME3 LOAD NAME4 LOAD NAME5 LOAD NAME6 LOAD NAME7 LOAD NAME8 To the [NAME1] menu... - Page 93 4-11 Menu List Continue Continue Continue To the [NAME8] menu P. 66 PRESET NAME NAME NAME NAME1 To the [LOAD] menu NAME NAME NAME2 NAME NAME NAME3 NAME NAME NAME4 NAME NAME NAME5 NAME NAME NAME6 NAME NAME NAME7 NAME NAME NAME8...
- Page 94 4-11 Menu List Continue P. 67 MENU HEAD HEIGHT HEAD HEIGHT To the [MAINTENANCE] menu P. 73 MENU SUB MENU SHEET TYPE SUB MENU SHEET TYPE OPAQUE OPAQUE P. 73 SUB MENU SHEET WIDTH SHEET WIDTH 1371 mm 1371 mm To the [CANCEL] menu ...
- Page 95 4-11 Menu List Continue Continue Continue To the [HEAD WASH] menu P. 80 SUB MENU INK CONTROL EMPTY MODE INK CONTROL EMPTY MODE STOP STOP P. 90 INK CONTROL PUMP UP P. 90 INK CONTROL HEAD WASH To the [EMPTY MODE] menu To the [DRAIN BOTTLE] menu ...
- Page 96 4-11 Menu List Continue To the [PREHEATING] menu P. 84 MENU HEATER MENU FEED FOR DRY HEATER MENU FEED FOR DRY DISABLE DISABLE P. 83 HEATER MENU PREHEATING PREHEATING 30 C 30 C To the [FEED FOR DRY] menu ...
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Page 97: Language And Unit Menu
4-11 Menu List Language and Unit Menu While holding down , switch on the sub power. P. 82 MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH P. 82 LENGTH UNIT P. 82 TEMP UNIT Chapter 4 Feature Reference... -
Page 98: Function Menu
4-11 Menu List Function Menu Press To the [HEATER CONFIG] menu P. 63 FUNCTION BASE POINT (*1)(*2) To the [POWERFUL CL.] menu P. 41 FUNCTION CLEANING CLEANING TEST PRINT (*1) P. 41 CLEANING NORMAL CL. P. 49 CLEANING MEDIUM CL. -
Page 100: Chapter 5 What To Do If
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Page 101: The Machine Doesn't Run
5-1 The Machine Doesn't Run The Printer Unit Doesn't Run the IP address doesn’t conflict with the IP address for another device on the network, that the port setting for the software Is the power switched on? RIP specifies the IP address set on the machine, that the settings Switch on the printer's main power, then press the sub power have no typing errors, and for other such problems. -
Page 102: Attractive Printing Is Impossible
5-2 Attractive Printing Is Impossible Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes Is the temperature of the room too low? The media heating system may not warm up sufficiently when Do the print heads show dot drop-out? the ambient temperature is less than 20°C (68°F). Also, even when the media heating system reaches its preset tempera- Carry out a printing test and make sure no dot drop-out occurs. -
Page 103: The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed
5-2 Attractive Printing Is Impossible Ink transferred to the heads due to rubbing against the Was printing paused partway through? media. When printing is paused, the coloring at the seam may be If this happens, clean the heads using the cleaning kit. We altered when printing resumes. -
Page 104: The Media Jams
5-3 The Media Jams 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 heads. P. 107, [MOTOR ERROR TURN POWER OFF] Is the media warped or wrinkled? Many factors can cause warping or wrinkling. -
Page 105: Media Wrinkles Or Shrinks, Or Feed Is Unstable
5-4 Media Wrinkles or Shrinks, or Feed Is Unstable A variety of problems can occur if the media feed is Are the media holders securely fastened in place? not smooth. This can cause such problems as poor If the retaining screws for the media holders are not tightened printing quality, contact with the media by the print securely, the roll may become unstable, impeding smooth heads, misaligned positioning, or media jams. -
Page 106: The Print Heads Stopped Moving
If the Heads Still Do Not Move If the heads still do not move, carry out the following emer- gency response measure, then contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. 1. Switch off the main power and open the front cover. -
Page 107: If A Message Appears
5-6 If a Message Appears These are the main messages that appear on the [TIME FOR WIPER REPLACE] machine's display to prompt correct operation. They It is time to replace the wipers. After verifying, press do not indicate any error. Follow the prompts and take ... -
Page 108: If An Error Message Appears
Note the number displayed, then switch off the sub power. After then send the data again. you switch off the power, inform your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer of the number that appeared on the display. The size of the printing data is too small. - Page 109 5-7 If an Error Message Appears [TEMPERATURE IS TOO LOW **°C ] The temperature of the location where the machine is installed has fallen below the ambient temperature at which the machine can operate. Operation cannot be continued. Switch off the sub power. The displayed temperature is the current ambient temperature of the installation location.
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Page 110: Chapter 6 Specifications
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Page 111: Usable Media
6-1 Usable Media Conditions for Usable Media Media width RS-540: 259 to 1,371 mm (10.2 to 54 inches) RS-640: 259 to 1,625 mm (10.2 to 64 inches) Roll outer diameter (A) Maximum 210 mm (8.3 inches) Paper tube (core) inner diameter (B) 76.2 mm (3 inches) or 50.8 mm (2 inches) Note: Using roll media whose paper tube has an inner diameter of 2 inches requires the included media flanges. -
Page 112: Printing Area
6-2 Printing Area Printable Area and Margins Trailing edge of Media the media 90 mm Media clamp Media clamp Printable area Left margin Right margin (*1) (*1)(*2) 75 mm Front edge of the media A: Setting of the [SIDE MARGIN] menu item (5 mm, 10 mm (default setting), or 25 mm) B: Width clamped by the media clamp (approx. -
Page 113: Media-Cutoff Location During Continuous Printing
6-2 Printing Area 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 be- low. Second page 75 mm Location where separated Margin (setting on the computer) First page Chapter 6 Specifications... -
Page 114: Locations Of The Power Rating And Serial Number Labels
6-3 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 requirements for voltage, frequency, and amperage given here. -
Page 115: Specifications
When the take-up unit is used, conditions are dependent on the usable media of the take-up unit. The length of printing is subject to the limitations of the program. ○ With Roland PET film, print travel: 1 m ○ Temperature: 25°C (77°F), humidity: 50% Not assured when the print heater or dryer is used.