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USER'S MANUAL
Thank you very much for purchasing this product.
To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product's performance, please be
sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location.
Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibited.
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Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may
occur through use of this product, regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product.
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  • Page 1 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

    For the USA NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Grounding Instructions RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Check with qualified electrician or service personnel if the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents To Ensure Safe Use ........................4 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ....................12 Important Notes on Handling and Use ................... 20 Printer unit ..................................20 Ink cartridges ................................21 Chapter 1 Introduction ........................23 1-1 Machine Features ..............................24 1-2 Part Names and Functions ..........................
  • Page 4 Contents Chapter 4 Feature Reference ......................77 4-1 Pausing or Canceling Printing ........................... 78 Canceling Printing Before It Finishes ..................... 78 4-2 Setting the Printing Position and Margins ...................... 79 Shifting the Print-start Position to the Rear ..................79 Shifting the Printing Position to the Left ..................79 4-3 Making Simple Changes to the Printer Settings to Match the Media .............
  • Page 5 Printing Area and Margins ......................121 6-3 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ..............122 6-4 Specifications ............................... 123 Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright© 2005 Roland DG Corporation http://www.rolanddg.com/...

  • Page 6: 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 7 To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may cause injury WARNING CAUTION Be sure to follow the operation proce- Exercise caution to avoid being pinched dures described in this documentation. or becoming caught. Never allow anyone unfamiliar with the Inadvertent contact with certain areas may cause usage or handling of the machine to touch the hand or fingers to be pinched or become caught.
  • Page 8 Continuing to use the machine may result in fire, Roland DG Corp. dealer. electrical shock, or injury. Contact your autho- rized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Never place any flammable object nearby. Never use a combustible aerosol spray nearby. Never use in any location where gases can accumulate.
  • Page 9 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 10 To Ensure Safe Use Ink, maintenance liquid, and discharged fluid are flammable and toxic WARNING CAUTION Keep open flame away from the work area. Ensure adequate ventilation for the work Ink and discharged fluid are flammable. area. Failing to perform ventilation may result in a health hazard or danger of combustion due to Never store ink, maintenance liquid, or dis- ink fumes.
  • Page 11 To Ensure Safe Use This machine weighs 700 kg (1550 lb.). Media weighs 100 kg (220 lb.) WARNING WARNING Entrust operations such as transportation, When loading or moving roll media, use unloading, and emplacement to trained lifting equipment, and exercise care to workers.

  • Page 12: 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: Moving Print Heads The print heads inside the cover move at high speed and pose a hazard.

  • 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 ATTENTION S'assurer de suivre les procédures Ne jamais tenter de démonter, de réparer d'utilisation décrites dans la documenta- ou de modifier l'appareil. tion. Ne jamais permettre à quiconque ne Le non-respect de cette consigne risque de connaît pas le fonctionnement ou la provoquer un incendie, un choc électrique ou...
  • Page 16 Continuer à utiliser l'appareil peut causer un l'appareil, débrancher immédiatement le câble incendie, un choc électrique ou des blessures. d'alimentation et communiquer avec le Communiquer avec le représentant Roland DG représentant Roland DG Corp. autorisé. Corp. Autorisé. Ne jamais placer d'objet inflammable à...
  • 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, le liquide de nettoyage ou d'entretien et les liquides usés sont inflammables et toxiques. ATTENTION PRUDENCE Ne pas approcher une flamme nue de S'assurer que le lieu de travail est bien l'espace de travail. aéré.
  • Page 19 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Le poids de cet appareil est de 700 kg (1550 lb.) Le poids du support est de 100 kg (220 lb.) ATTENTION ATTENTION Confier les opérations comme le trans- Lors du chargement ou du déplacement port, le déchargement et la mise en place de suppor t en rouleau, utiliser de à...
  • 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 avertissements. Ne jamais retirer les vignettes et ne pas les laisser s'encrasser. Attention : Têtes d'impression mobiles Les têtes d'impression sous le couvercle se déplacent à...

  • Page 22: Important Notes On Handling And Use

    This Machine Becomes Hot Never cover the ventilation holes with cloth, tape, or anything else. When Moving the Machine Special preparations are required when moving the machine. Please check with your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer ahead of time.

  • Page 23: Ink Cartridges

    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 Never drop or shake forcefully. The impact may rupture the internal pouch and cause the ink to leak.

  • Page 25: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction...

  • Page 26: Machine Features

    1-1 Machine Features This machine is a high-speed, grand-format printer compatible with media having a width of 104 inches. It provides ample image quality for large outdoor signs and the like even in its fastest mode, demonstrating high practicality and productivity. The media take-up and feed systems and the media heating system are provided with the standard features that high-speed, high-volume printing requires.

  • Page 27: Part Names And Functions

    1-2 Part Names and Functions Printer Unit Loading Lever Operation Panel Front Cover You operate this when you You use this to perform various Be sure to close this when you load media. operations. perform printing. p 27 "Operation Panel" You can place a cleaning kit here.
  • Page 28 1-2 Part Names and Functions Platen This is the path over which the Knife Guide media passes. A suction fan that The media can be cut off with a keeps the media from coming straight edge by inserting a re- loose and a preheater and print tractable knife into this groove.

  • Page 29: Operation Panel

    1-2 Part Names and Functions Operation Panel BUSY Light This lights up during printing and other such operations. SETUP Key You press this when you load media. This lights up Display Screen when media is loaded and This displays various setting the machine is ready to per- menus and other information.

  • Page 30: Media Take-Up And Feed Systems

    1-2 Part Names and Functions Media Take-up and Feed Systems AUTO Switch This makes the direction of rotation for take-up and feed during print- ing change automatically. Power Switch MANUAL Switch This switches take-up and feed You use this when you want to op- units on and off.

  • Page 31: Chapter 2 Operation

    Chapter 2 Operation...

  • Page 32: Switching The Power On And Off

    2-1 Switching the Power On and Off Switching the Power On and Off This machine has four power switches. You switch on all four when using the machine. When you finish printing, you turn off switches as required. You also flip down the loading lever to the rear of the machine.

  • Page 33: 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.

  • Page 34: Loading And Cutting Off Media

    2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media How to Load Media When loading or moving roll media, use lifting equipment, and exercise care to WARNING prevent falls. Attempting manual lifting of heavy media that taxes your strength may cause physical injury. Also, if dropped, such items may cause injury. WARNING Never load media that weighs more than 100 kg (220 lb.) .
  • Page 35 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Narrow-width media cannot be used. / For wide media, use the reinforcement pipe. Never use media less than 1,220 mm (48 inches) in width. Doing so may result in incorrect media move- End cap Reinforcement pipe Roll media ment, or malfunction or damage to the machine.
  • Page 36 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Mount the media and the paper pipe on the roll shaft. Load the media onto the roll shaft. Press in to fit on securely. Press in to fit on securely. Roll media Be careful to orient correctly when loading. Hexagonal Hexagonal Media having an outward curl...
  • Page 37 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Mount the roll shaft in the paper pipe. Press in to fit on securely. Press in to fit on securely. Paper pipe Hexagonal Hexagonal wrench (large) wrench (large) End cap End cap Spacer Roll shaft 100 mm Adjust the positioning of the end cap to a value of 100 mm (4 in.).
  • Page 38 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Mount the media and paper pipe on the take-up and feed units. Switch off the take-up and feed units and open the covers. Release the stopper and flip the take-up dancer roller back toward you. Take-up Dancer Roller Stopper Chapter 2 Operation...
  • Page 39 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Mount the roll shaft. Roll media Place on the feed unit (interior). Fit the bearing for the roll shaft into place here. Bearing Paper pipe Place on the take-up unit (toward the front of the machine).
  • Page 40 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media To load the media straight, make guide marks for positioning on the paper pipe. Pull out the media back toward you and let it hang down, with no slack in the portion above the paper pipe. Hold near the center and pull out straight.
  • Page 41 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Pass the media through the printer and feed it out as far as the platen. Open the front cover. Pass the media through the rollers until its end reaches the platen. Work from the back of the printer. While being careful to ensure that the media is free of slackness or wrinkling, push it out straight and posi- tioned evenly on the left and right.
  • Page 42 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Pull out the media. Go to the front of the printer. While holding down the media by hand to keep it from slipping out of place, flip the load- ing lever to the rear. Slowly pull the media out straight until it reaches the area below the blower fan.
  • Page 43 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Move the take-up dancer roller inwards and se- cure it in place with the stopper. Let the media hang down to the front of the take-up dancer roller and move the loading le- ver toward the rear. Slowly pull the media out straight until it reaches the location shown in the figure.
  • Page 44 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Prepare the media for take-up on the paper pipe. Use adhesive tape to fasten the media securely to the paper pipe. Apply adhesive tape at about five evenly spaced locations. Secure the center of the media in place while keeping the media stretched taut to keep it free of slack.
  • Page 45 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Using the media gauge, make sure the left and right edges of the media on the take-up and feed sides are aligned. This is done in order to make sure the media is loaded so that it lies straight. Feed dancer roller Bring this surface into contact with the side of...
  • Page 46 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Install the media clamps. The media clamps are magnetic. Media clamp Line up the hole with the end of the media. The media clamps have distinct left and right sides. Incorrect left-right orienta- tion may result in media jams. Refer to the figure and be sure to in- Left media Right media...
  • Page 47 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Take up the media onto the paper pipe. Close the front cover. Turn on the sub power switch. When the sub power switch lights up, press The key flashes, then remains steadily lit. Steadily lighted Flashing After lights up, proceed in the sequence...
  • Page 48 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Move the take-up dancer roller forward and backward to stretch the media taut. If the media is not stretched taut, it may become crooked or wrinkle. Go around to the back of the printer and make sure the feed dancer roller is level.

  • Page 49: How To Cut Off Media

    2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media How to Cut Off Media The cutter knife used here is sharp and poses a hazard. Carry out operations with CAUTION caution to avoid injury. Knife guide Cut off the media along the knife guide, using a retractable knife or the like. Chapter 2 Operation...

  • Page 50: Settings Of The Media Heating System

    2-3 Settings of 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. The media heating system is composed of the three devices shown in the figure below. Preheater This device warms the media before printing.

  • Page 51: General Guide For The Preset Temperatures

    2-3 Settings of 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 Preheater Set this to a temperature that is the same as or lower than the temperature of the print heater.

  • Page 52: 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. Procedure Close the front cover.

  • Page 53: Printing Tests And Cleaning

    2-4 Starting Printing Printing Tests and Cleaning We recommend performing a printing test to check for problems such as dot drop-out before you carry out actual printing. If problems such as dot drop-out are found, clean the print heads. How to Perform a Printing Test Printing test Hold down for one second or longer.
  • Page 54 2-4 Starting Printing How to Perform Cleaning When a printing test reveals dot drop-out or the like, perform cleaning for just the head that is incapable of correct printing. Compared with performing cleaning for all heads, this can reduce the amount of ink consumed. Procedure Press CLEANING...

  • Page 55: If Ink Runs Out

    2-5 If Ink Runs Out Checking for Remaining Ink Procedure Press MENU Press several times. INK REMAINING Press Press W 2600 mm Press to go back to the original screen. SETUP SHEET Cartridge slot number Amount of ink remaining Much Flashing display Little The display shows an approximate guide to the amount of remaining ink, which may differ somewhat from the...

  • Page 56: When Ink Cartridges Become Empty

    2-5 If Ink Runs Out When Ink Cartridges Become Empty When an ink cartridge is empty, a warning beep sounds and a screen like the one shown in the figure appears. Replace the cartridge immediately. Replacement is possible even while printing is in progress. When an ink cartridge becomes empty while printing is in progress, printing does not stop immediately.
  • Page 57 2-5 If Ink Runs Out Close the cartridge-slot cover. Replace Cartridges Before Ink Runs Out If ink runs out completely, printing pauses. When you replace a cartridge with a new one, printing resumes after about one minute, but a difference in color may be apparent at the seam between the locations where printing paused and resumed.

  • Page 59: Chapter 3 Maintenance And Adjustment

    Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment...

  • Page 60: 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 CHECK the bottle becomes full. A message appears when a certain amount of discharged DRAIN BOTTLE fluid collects in the bottle. Follow the procedure below to discard the discharged fluid.
  • Page 61 3-1 Daily Care and Maintenance Attach the emptied bottle and reset the discharged-fluid count. Press RESET DRAIN COUNTER Press a second time. MAINTENANCE DRAIN BOTTLE Press W 2600 mm Press to go back to the original screen. SETUP SHEET Never store discharged fluid in any of the following locations. WARNING Any location exposed to open flame Any location where high temperature may occur...

  • Page 62: Cleaning

    3-1 Daily Care and Maintenance Cleaning Pinch rollers Periodically wipe away any grime. Failure to clean properly may result in the transfer of grime to the surface of media. Grit rollers Remove buildup of media and other material using a brush. Never use a metal brush.

  • Page 63: Care And Maintenance Of The Print Heads

    64 "Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit" Note: The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replacement depending on use. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment...

  • Page 64: 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 "powerful cleaning." Note, however, that this consumes more ink than "normal cleaning," and too-frequent use may damage the print heads themselves.

  • Page 65: When Powerful Cleaning Is Not Effective

    3-2 When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective When Powerful Cleaning Is Not Effective If problems such as dot drop-out persist even after you have performed powerful cleaning several times, then use the cleaning kit to clean the heads. Such cleaning can be effective when carried out periodically, according to the fre- quency of use.

  • Page 66: Cleaning The Heads Using The Cleaning Kit

    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. The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of re- placement depending on use.
  • Page 67 3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit Change to the print-head manual-cleaning mode. Remove any media from the platen and close the front cover. Press MENU Press several times. SUB MENU Press SUB MENU Press MAINTENANCE Press MAINTENANCE Press CLEANING Preparations are complete when this screen appears.
  • Page 68 3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit 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. Never touch the nozzle surface.
  • Page 69 3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit Reattach the right side cover and quit the manual cleaning mode. Attach the right side cover. Screws Press NOW PROCESSING.. After the processing to quit the manual cleaning mode ends, the screen shown in the figure appears. MAINTENANCE CLEANING Press...

  • Page 70: 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 TIME FOR screen displays a message like the one shown, it means the item needs to be replaced. WIPER REPLACE Replace with new items.
  • Page 71 3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Replace the wipers. Use the included tweezers. Detach the old wipers. Detach the hook and pull up and out. Hook Insert the new wipers. Orient so that the end with the tab is on the right side. Attach the hook.

  • Page 72: Replacing The Maintenance Liquid Cartridge

    3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the Maintenance Liquid Cartridge If this screen appears, replace the maintenance liquid cartridge within one month. MAINTENANCE The maintenance liquid is used to clean the print heads and soiled wipers, and to LIQUID LOW keep the wipers from drying out. Press To prevent the heads from drying out, finish this procedure in 10 minutes or less.
  • Page 73 3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Touch the location shown in the figure to dis- charge any static electricity. Remove the maintenance cover. Maintenance cover Screws Replace the maintenance liquid cartridge. Pull out the empty cartridge. Insert the new cartridge. Insert firmly, until you hear a beep. Orient so that the side with the ar- row is on the left.
  • Page 74 3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Discard any maintenance liquid that has collected in the tray. Remove the screws shown in the figure and pull out the tray. Tray Screws Tilt the tray to pour out the maintenance liquid to the location shown in the figure. Take up any remaining maintenance liquid with the syringe.
  • Page 75 3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Reattach the removed covers and quit the cartridge-replacement mode. Attach the maintenance cover. Screws Attach the right side cover. Screws Press NOW PROCESSING.. After the processing to quit the cartridge-replacement mode, the screen shown in the figure appears. MAINTENANCE MAINTE.

  • Page 76: When Not In Use For A Prolonged Period

    Leave the main power switched on even when the machine is not in use. When circumstances compel you to switch off the main power, first consult your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.

  • Page 77: When Moving The Machine

    3-6 When Moving the Machine When moving the machine to another location, consult your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Entrust operations such as transportation, unloading, and emplacement to trained CAUTION workers. Handling requires special equipment and training. Performing operations in an unreason- able manner may result in a major accident.

  • Page 79: Chapter 4 Feature Reference

    Chapter 4 Feature Reference...

  • Page 80: Pausing Or Canceling Printing

    4-1 Pausing or Canceling Printing Canceling Printing Before It Finishes Procedure Press Hold down for one second or longer. Stop sending printing data from the computer. Description pauses printing. Pressing a second time here resumes printing, but a horizontal stripe is produced at the location where printing was stopped.

  • Page 81: Setting The Printing Position And Margins

    4-2 Setting the Printing Position and Margins Shifting the Print-start Position to the Rear Procedure to move the media. Print-start position Description Using to move the media lets you shift the print-start position toward the rear. Note, however, that moving the media a long distance with may subject the machine to a large load.

  • Page 82: Making Simple Changes To The Printer Settings To Match The Media

    4-3 Making Simple Changes to 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 NAME8. NAME1 Press to save. The present menu settings are saved in the preset you chose in step Press W 2600 mm...

  • Page 83: Loading A Saved Preset

    4-3 Making Simple Changes to the Printer Settings to Match the Media Loading a Saved Preset Procedure Press MENU PRESET Press twice. LOAD to select the name of a preset you want to load. NAME1 Press to load. SETUP SHEET The settings are changed and the screen shown in the figure appears.

  • Page 84: 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 to make the setting for the height. MIDDLE HIGH Press to enable the setting. Press W 2600 mm Press to go back to the original screen.

  • Page 85: 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. Before making the reading, open the front cover.

  • Page 86: 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 ADJUST BI-DIR Press Press ADJUST BI-DIR DETAIL SETTING Press twice. Press DETAIL SETTING TEST PRINT Press to start printing. When printing ends, the media is fed out and the printed test pat- tern is moved to the location shown in the figure.
  • Page 87 4-4 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness Enter the correction values that you read. Enter the corresponding correction values for H1 through H6. Press DETAIL SETTING SETTING Press to select. to set the correction values. Press to enable the setting. Go back to the original screen.

  • Page 88: 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 CALIBRATION Press several times. Press CALIBRATION TEST PRINT Press to start printing. Check the test pattern you printed. Before making the reading, open the front cover.
  • Page 89 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 90: 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 91 4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media to move the heads. Align this surface with the edge of the media. After positioning, close the front cover. Press to enable the setting. Press SETUP SHEET Press to go back to the original screen. Description The media width can be sensed automatically for opaque media, but not for transparent media.

  • Page 92: 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 W 2600 mm Press...

  • Page 93: Keeping Media From Being Soiled By Ink Drips

    4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Description Reducing the width of head movement to the minimum required width speeds up printing. This is effective mainly when you use media of narrow width. Because the media moves more quickly, the effectiveness of the media heating system also changes.

  • Page 94: Changing How The Printer Operates

    4-6 Changing How the Printer Operates Determining What Happens When an Ink Cartridge Is Empty Procedure Press MENU Press several times. SUB MENU Press SUB MENU Press several times. INK CONTROL Press twice. EMPTY MODE to make the setting. STOP CONT.

  • Page 95: 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 to enable the setting.

  • Page 96: 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. LENGTH UNIT Press to select to the measurement unit for tempera-...

  • Page 97: Returning All Settings To Their Initial Values

    4-6 Changing How the Printer Operates Returning All Settings to Their Initial Values Procedure Press MENU Press several times. SUB MENU Press SUB MENU Press several times. FACTORY DEFAULT Press to execute. Description This menu returns all settings to the same as their factory defaults. However, the settings for [LANGUAGE], [LENGTH UNIT] and [TEMP.

  • Page 98: Changing How The Media Heating System Operates

    4-7 Changing How the Media Heating System Operates Switching Off the Preheater, Print Heater, or Dryer Procedure Press twice. to select the device. Press several times to select [OFF]. Press to enable the setting. Press W 2600 mm Press to go back to the original screen. SETUP SHEET Description This makes the temperature settings for the media heating system (preheater, print heater, and dryer), as well as...

  • Page 99: Switching The Blower Fan On And Off

    4-7 Changing How the Media Heating System Operates Description This makes the temperature setting for the media heating system when is dark. "MENU" performs heating to the preset temperature at all times, without lowering the temperature when dark. A setting of "35˚C" lowers the media heating system to a fixed temperature (35˚C) when is dark.

  • Page 100: Recording The Amount Of Remaining Media

    4-8 Recording the Amount of Remaining Media Displaying the Amount of Remaining Media on the Screen 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 to enable the setting.

  • Page 101: Printing The Amount Of Remaining Media

    4-8 Recording the Amount of Remaining Media 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. This can be useful for keeping you from forgetting to redo the setting when you change the media.

  • Page 102: Viewing System Information

    4-9 Viewing System Information Viewing the Serial Number, Firmware Version, and Other Information Procedure Press MENU Press several times. SYSTEM INFO. Press SYSTEM INFO. to choose the information you want to view. SERIAL NO. Press SERIAL NO. ZS000001 Press W 2600 mm Press to go back to the original screen.
  • Page 103 4-9 Viewing System Information Chapter 4 Feature Reference...

  • Page 104: Menu List

    4-10 Menu List Main menu Press To the [SHEET REMAIN] menu To the [NAME8] menu To the [NAME] menu MENU PRESET LOAD pp 80, 81 PRESET LOAD NAME1 LOAD NAME2 LOAD NAME3 LOAD NAME4 LOAD NAME5 LOAD NAME6 LOAD NAME7 LOAD NAME8 To the [NAME1] menu...
  • Page 105 4-10 Menu List Continued Continued Continued To the [NAME8] menu PRESET NAME NAME p 81 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 To the [NAME1] menu...
  • Page 106 4-10 Menu List Continued MENU HEAD HEIGHT p 82 HEAD HEIGHT MIDDLE MIDDLE To the [MAINTENANCE] menu MENU SUB MENU SHEET TYPE p 88 SUB MENU SHEET TYPE OPAQUE OPAQUE SUB MENU SHEET WIDTH p 88 SHEET WIDTH 1910 mm 1910 mm To the [CANCEL] menu SUB MENU...
  • Page 107 MAINTENANCE p 58 DRAIN BOTTLE To the [CLEANING] menu To the [FIRMWARE] menu MENU SYSTEM INFO. MODEL p 100 SYSTEM INFO. MODEL AJ-1000 SYSTEM INFO. SERIAL NO. SERIAL NO. ZS000001 SYSTEM INFO. EXt Ink LcLm SYSTEM INFO. FIRMWARE FIRMWARE 1.00...

  • Page 108: Language And Unit Menu

    4-10 Menu List Language and Unit Menu Hold down and switch on the sub power. MENU LANGUAGE p 94 ENGLISH LENGTH UNIT p 94 TEMP. UNIT p 94 SETUP SHEET Cleaning Menu Press Hold down for one second or longer To the [POWERFUL CL.] menu CLEANING NORMAL CL.

  • Page 109: Chapter 5 What To Do If

    Chapter 5 What to Do If...

  • Page 110: The Machine Doesn't Run

    5-1 The Machine Doesn't Run The Printer Unit Doesn't Run Is media loaded correctly? Make sure the media is passed through the guide roller and Is the power switched on? dancer rollers correctly. Switch on the printer's main power, then press the sub power switch and make sure the sub power switch lights up.

  • Page 111: Attractive Printing Is Impossible

    5-2 Attractive Printing Is Impossible Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes Is the media loaded and set up correctly? If the media is not loaded and set up correctly, media feed Do the print heads show dot drop-out? may not be smooth, or printing may be adversely affected.

  • Page 112: The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed

    5-2 Attractive Printing Is Impossible The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed Do the print heads contact the media? The height of the print heads 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 113: 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. Fail- ure to do so may damage the print heads. p 116 [MOTOR ERROR CAP PRINT HEADS] p 116 [MOTOR ERROR TURN POWER OFF] Is the media warped or wrinkled? Many factors can cause warping or wrinkling.

  • Page 114: The Media Cannot Be Taken Up Smoothly

    5-4 The Media Cannot Be Taken Up Smoothly The Media Cannot Be Taken Up Smoothly Is media feed unstable? Various factors can make media feed unstable. Refer to the following and correct the problem. p 113 "Media Wrinkles or Shrinks, or Feed Is Unstable" Chapter 5 What to Do If...

  • Page 115: Media Wrinkles Or Shrinks, Or Feed Is Unstable

    5-5 Media Wrinkles or Shrinks, or Feed Is Unstable The Media Is Not Straight 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 heads, mis- Is the media loaded and set up straight and securely? aligned positioning, media jams, or poor take-up.

  • Page 116: 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 detach the right side cover.

  • Page 117: If A Message Appears

    5-7 If a Message Appears These are the main messages that appear on the machine's [SET CARTRIDGE] display to prompt correct operation. They do not indi- Insert the ink cartridge indicated by the flashing number. cate any error. Follow the prompts and take action ac- This message appears at times such as during cartridge re- cordingly.

  • Page 118: If An Error Message Appears

    The preheater or print heater did not reach the pre- rect the problem, or if an error message not described set temperature. here appear, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. This occurs because the temperature of the location where dealer.
  • Page 119 After you switch off the power, inform your authorized to be fed incorrectly, which may result in malfunction or Roland DG Corp. dealer of the number that appeared on damage to the machine. Replace with media of usable size. the display.

  • Page 121: Chapter 6 Specifications

    Chapter 6 Specifications...

  • Page 122: Usable Media

    6-1 Usable Media Conditions for Usable Media Media width 1220 to 2641 mm (48 to 104 inches) Roll outer diameter ( A) Maximum 250 mm (9.8 inches) Paper pipe (core) inner diameter (B) 76.2 mm (3 inches) Media thickness (C) Maximum 1.0 mm (39 mil) Roll weight Maximum 100 kg (220 lb.)

  • Page 123: Printing Area

    6-2 Printing Area Printing Area and Margins Media Approx. 1.8 m (6 feet) (*2) Media clamp Media clamp 10 mm 10 mm (0.4 in.) (0.4 in.) (*3) (*3) Printing area Approx. 20 mm Approx. 20 mm (0.8 in.) (*3) (0.8 in.) (*3) Left margin Right margin (*1) Approx.

  • Page 124: 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 volt- age, frequency, and amperage given here.

  • Page 125: Specifications

    Power cords, roll shafts, end caps, spacers, media reinforcement pipe, pa- per pipe, drain bottle, media gauge, media clamps, hexagonal wrenches, Head-unit tool, cleaning kit, syringe, tube, maintenance liquid cartridge, software RIP, Roland-PrintServer CD-ROM, User's Manual, Setup Guide, Roland-PrintServer Network Settings Guide At Roland PET film, print travel: 1 m Temperature: 20˚C (68˚F), humidity: 50%...
  • Page 128 R4-070730...

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