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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.
- Page 3 You have the right to acquire, modify, and distribute the source code for this GPL/LGPL software. You can obtain the GPL/LGPL source code used in this product by downloading it from the following website. URL: http://www.rolanddg.com/gpl/ Roland DG Corp. has licensed the MMP technology from the TPL Group.
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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: Chapter 4 Feature Reference
Contents Chapter 4 Feature Reference ......................67 4-1 Pausing or Canceling Output ..................... 68 Canceling Output Before It Finishes .............................68 4-2 Setting the Location for Starting Output ................69 Setting the Output-start Location ............................69 4-3 Saving the Printer Settings to Match the Media ..............70 Saving Optimized Media Settings As Preset Values ......................70 Loading a Saved Preset ................................71 Assigning a Name to a Preset ..............................71... - Page 6 6-3 About the Blade ........................ 129 6-4 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ..........130 6-5 Specifications ........................131 Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2008-2009 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 injury WARNING 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 or Be sure to follow the operation procedures becoming caught. described in this documentation. Never allow anyone unfamiliar with the usage or Inadvertent contact with certain areas may handling of the machine to touch it.
- Page 9 Contact your shock. If anything gets inside, immediately authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Never place any flammable object nearby.
- Page 10 To Ensure Safe Use Important notes about the power cord, plug, and electrical outlet Never place any object on top or Never allow to get wet. subject to 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 Keep open flame away from the work Ensure adequate ventilation for the work area. area. Ink and discharged fluid are flammable. Failing to perform ventilation may result in a health hazard or danger of combustion due Never store ink, cleaning fluid, or dis- to ink fumes.
- Page 12 To Ensure Safe Use This machine weighs 160 kg (353 lb.). Media weighs 30 kg (66 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.
- Page 13 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...
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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 dom- mages matériels. Les précautions à prendre pour prévenir les blessures ou les dommages sont décrites ci-dessous. Avis sur les avertissements Utilisé... - 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 La main ou les doigts peuvent être écrasés ou ne connaît pas le fonctionnement ou la coincés s'ils entrent en contact avec certaines manutention de l’appareil de le toucher.
- Page 16 électrique ou des blessures. ment de liquides dans les orifices de ventila- Communiquer avec le représentant Roland tion peuvent causer un incendie ou un choc DG Corp. Autorisé. électrique. Si un objet ou du liquide s'infiltre dans l'appareil, débrancher immédiatement 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 Ne pas approcher une flamme nue de S'assurer que le lieu de travail est bien aéré. l’espace de travail. L'encre et les liquides usés sont inflam- L'absence d'aération adéquate peut créer mables.
- Page 19 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Le poids de cet appareil est de 160 kg (353 lb.) Le poids du support est de 30 kg (66 lb.) ATTENTION ATTENTION Installer l'appareil à un endroit stable et plat S'assurer de verrouiller les roulettes de 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
1-1 Introduction Machine Features This is a signmaking machine that adds cutting features to a printer capable of high image quality, for a machine that can accommodate a wide variety of uses, ranging from the creation of stickers and cut-out text and small-lot label printing to the production of panels, outdoor signs, and more. -
Page 26: Part Names And Functions
1-2 Part Names and Functions Printer Unit Operation panel Front cover Side cover You use this to perform vari- Keep this closed except You remove this when you ous operations. Loading lever when necessary, during perform maintenance. P. 27, "Operation Panel" You operate this when you when loading media. - Page 27 1-2 Part Names and Functions Grit patterns These indicate the locations of the grit rollers. The pinch rollers must always be placed within the area indicated by each of these patterns. Grit rollers Left and right pinch These rollers feed out media toward rollers the front of the machine.
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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
Chapter 2 Operation Switching the Power On and Off ................30 Loading and Cutting Off Media ................32 Settings for the Media Heating System..............39 Starting Output .....................41 If Ink Runs Out .....................43 Performing Cutting ....................45... -
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 output 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 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”). This section explains how to load media, using roll media as an example. For information on how to load sheet media, refer to the page indicated below. - Page 34 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Place the roll media on the shafts and position its left and right edges to match the grit patterns. Be sure to ensure the media is within this range. 20 mm or more 20 mm or more ...
- Page 35 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Make sure both edges of the media are above the grit rollers, then place pinch rollers over all grit rollers covered by the media. Placing the pinch rollers inside each of the grit patterns ensures that they are positioned above the grit rollers. Be sure to place the left and right pinch rollers (affixed with blue stickers) at the edges of the media.
- Page 36 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Secure the media in place so that it is without slack. Hold the media at the center and pull it out, being sure to keep it straight. Make sure all areas of the media are taut. Not OK ...
- Page 37 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Clamp the edges of the media with the media clamp. Move the media clamps as shown in the figure below. Left media clamps Right media clamps Line up the edge of the media Line up the edge of the media with the centers of the holes.
- Page 38 2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media Important Note When Using the Media Clamps Set the media clamps at the correct locations. If they are not set at the correct locations, the media may catch, preventing successful printing. As printing proceeds, the media may move to the left or right and touch or come loose from the media ...
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Page 39: 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 Press several times. SHEET CUT Press The media is cut off. The cutoff location on the media is as shown in the figure below. The media is fed Blade protector Blade protector... -
Page 40: 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, on ECO-SOL MAX ink models, to improve ink adhesion and dry the ink. You can adjust the temperature settings to match the type of media and the printing speed. -
Page 41: 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 42: Starting Output
2-4 Starting Output 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 output. When printing data that includes cutting paths is received, you can also carry out cutting immediately after performing printing. -
Page 43: Printing Tests And Cleaning
2-4 Starting output 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 Press CLEANING ... -
Page 44: 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 45: 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: Performing Cutting
2-6 Performing Cutting To Perform Cutting To perform cutting, carry out the procedure described below. Move the media clamps to locations where they don’t clamp the media. Alternatively, remove the media clamps. Media clamps When you're performing cutting only, then if you're cutting roll media, allow the media to ... -
Page 47: Performing A Cutting Test
2-6 Performing Cutting Hints and Tips for Cutting Setting the [PREFEED] menu item to “ENABLE” makes the machine automatically feed out media and take it up again before cutting. This makes it unnecessary to run out media to the rear of the machine before the operation. -
Page 48: Making The Setting For Blade Force
2-6 Performing Cutting Making the Setting for Blade Force Procedure Press FUNCTION Press several times. CUT CONFIG Press CUT CONFIG Press several times. FORCE Press FORCE to enter the value. 50 gf 60 gf Press FORCE 60 gf 60 gf This completes the settings. -
Page 50: Chapter 3 Maintenance And Adjustment
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Adjustment Daily Care and Maintenance................50 When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective ..............53 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit ............54 Replacing Consumable Parts ................58 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period .............66... -
Page 51: 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 52 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. W1200mm SETUP SHEET WARNING...
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Page 53: Cleaning
P. 54, "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. -
Page 54: 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 55: 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 56 3-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit Open the front cover and remove the maintenance cover. Screw Screw Maintenance Screw cover Close the front cover and press NOW PROCESSING.. The print-head carriage moves to the left side of the machine, and then the screen CLOSE FRONT COVER shown in the figure appears.
- Page 57 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 58 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 >> The print-head carriage moves to the right side of the machine, and then the screen CLOSE MAINTE- NANCE COVER shown in the figure appears.
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Page 59: 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 re- placed. - Page 60 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.
- Page 61 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 MAINTENANCE REPLACE WIPER figure appears.
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Page 62: Replacing The Blade
3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Replacing the Blade If the blade becomes dull, replace it with the included replacement blade. 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 63 3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Remove the old blade. Install a new blade. Press this pin. Blade holder Blade holder Old blade New blade Support the screw from below and insert the blade holder. Insert until the col- lar is flush with the surface.
- Page 64 3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Quit the blade replacement mode. Close the front cover. W1200mm Press SETUP SHEET Press to go back to the original screen.
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Page 65: 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 66 3-4 Replacing Consumable Parts Install a new knife. Magnet The knife is secured in place by the 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 67: 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 68: Chapter 4 Feature Reference
Chapter 4 Feature Reference Pausing or Canceling Output ................68 Setting the Location for Starting Output ...............69 Saving the Printer Settings to Match the Media ...........70 Optimizing Printing or Cutting to Match Media Thickness ........72 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media .............78 Changing How the Printer Operates ..............84 Changing the Ink-drying Method ................87 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting ..............89... -
Page 69: Pausing Or Canceling Output
4-1 Pausing or Canceling Output Canceling Output 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 output data from the computer. Description pauses printing and cutting. -
Page 70: Setting The Location For Starting Output
4-2 Setting the Location for Starting Output Setting the Output-start Location Procedure U s e move the cutting carriage. Align the center of the blade with the new output-start location. Printing area Output-start location Feed-direction Scan-direction start location start location ... -
Page 71: 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 72: 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 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 73: Optimizing Printing Or Cutting To Match Media Thickness
4-4 Optimizing Printing or Cutting to Match Media Thickness Adjusting Head Height to Match Media Thickness (54-inch Model Only) Procedure Press MENU Press several times. HEAD HEIGHT Press HEAD HEIGHT Open the front cover. High Move the height-adjustment lever to adjust Low (Standard) the head height. -
Page 74: Correcting For Misalignment In Bidirectional Printing
4-4 Optimizing Printing or Cutting 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 Test pattern the least misalignment. -
Page 75: Correcting For Misalignment In Bidirectional Printing More Precisely
4-4 Optimizing Printing or Cutting 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 DETAIL SETING Press to start printing. - Page 76 4-4 Optimizing Printing or Cutting 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.
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Page 77: Performing Feed Correction To Alleviate Horizontal Bands And The Like
4-4 Optimizing Printing or Cutting 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. -
Page 78: Performing Distance Correction During Cutting
4-4 Optimizing Printing or Cutting to Match Media Thickness Default Setting [SETTING]: 0.00% Performing Distance Correction During Cutting Procedure Press MENU Press CUTTING MENU Press CUTTING MENU Press several times. CALIBRATION Press CALIBRATION FEED SETTING Press FEED SETTING to make the setting for the correction value. -
Page 79: Accommodating Various Kinds Of Media
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Using Transparent Media Procedure Press MENU Press several times. SUB MENU Press twice. EDGE DETECTION to select "DISABLE." ENABLE DISABLE Press to enable the setting. SETUP SHEET The settings are changed and the screen shown in the figure appears. Description This setting enables or disables detection of the leading and trailing edges of the media. -
Page 80: Preventing Media From Coming Loose
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Default Setting [SCAN INTERVAL]: OFF Preventing Media from Coming Loose Procedure Press MENU Press several times. SUB MENU Press SUB MENU Press twice. VACUUM POWER Press VACUUM POWER to set the value. AUTO Press to enable the setting. -
Page 81: Preventing Soiling Of The Media And Dot Drop-Out During Printing
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Press to go back to the original screen. W1200mm SETUP SHEET Description This shortens output time by reducing the width of head movement to the minimum necessary. This is effective when the width of the media or the output data is narrow. "SHEET"... -
Page 82: Printing Media That Warps Easily
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Default Setting [PERIODIC CL.]: NONE Printing Media That Warps Easily Procedure Change the setting for the [MEDIA CLAMP] menu item to [LONG]. Press MENU Press several times. MEDIA CLAMP Press MEDIA CLAMP to select "LONG."... -
Page 83: How To Load Sheet Media
4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Attach the long media clamps. Insert until it clicks into place. Description When you want to hold the media in place more securely, such as when you're printing media that warps easily, use the long media clamps to secure the edges of the media in place. - Page 84 4-5 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media Pass the media through the ma- chine. Align the front edge of the media with the location shown in the figure. Align here Lower the loading lever to secure the media in place. ...
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Page 85: Changing How The Printer Operates
4-6 Changing How the Printer Operates Executing Environment Matching Automatically Procedure Press MENU Press CUTTING MENU Press CUTTING MENU Press AUTO ENV. MATCH Press AUTO ENV. MATCH to select "ENABLE." DISABLE ENABLE Press to enable the setting. ... -
Page 86: Setting The Interval Until Activation Of The Sleep Mode
4-6 Changing How the Printer Operates beep sounds but printing does not stop. To replace the cartridge, you must either wait until printing ends or press to pause printing. Note that operation does not stop even if ink runs out completely. Default Setting [EMPTY MODE]: STOP Setting the Interval until Activation of the Sleep Mode... -
Page 87: Changing The Menu Language And The Units Of Measurement
4-6 Changing How the Printer Operates Default Setting [SETTING]: ENABLE 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 88: 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 ... -
Page 89: Drying The Trailing Edge Of The Printing Area On The Dryer
4-7 Changing the Ink-drying Method 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. "30°C" lowers the temperature of the media heating system to a fixed temperature (30°C) when is dark. -
Page 90: Making Various Adjustments For Cutting
4-8 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting Making the Cutting Conditions Set on the Machine Take Precedence Procedure Press MENU Press CUTTING MENU Press CUTTING MENU Press twice. CUTTING PRIOR Press CUTTING PRIOR to select "MENU." COMMAND MENU Press to enable the setting. - Page 91 4-8 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting Description This enables you to check and verify the settings for the cutting conditions using cutting-test results. P. 46, "Performing a Cutting Test" [FORCE]: This sets the force (pressure) of the blade. [SPEED]: This sets the speed of cutting. [OFFSET]: This makes the blade-offset setting for the blade.
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Page 92: Accurately Adjusting The Cutting-In Amount
4-8 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting Accurately Adjusting the Cutting-in Amount When you want to perform accurate and fine adjustment of the cutting-in amount, such as when cutting media Min. 0 mm Max. 2.5 mm with thin backing paper, you can obtain good results by adjusting the tip of the blade. -
Page 93: Correcting Misalignment Of The Printing And Cutting Positions
4-8 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting Description When you're performing cutting only, it may be convenient to set this feature to "ENABLE." This feeds out media according to the size of the data sent from the computer before performing cutting. This makes it unnecessary to turn the media flanges by hand to feed out media every time you perform cutting. - Page 94 4-8 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting Cutting Cutting position position Printing Printing position position Cutting position and printing Cutting position and print- position are misaligned. ing position are aligned. Print and cut a test pattern for setting the correction values. Press PRINT - CUT ADJ.
- Page 95 4-8 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting Check the results of adjustment. Press PRINT - CUT ADJ. Press to execute. TEST PRINT If the printing and cutting lines are aligned, adjustment is complete. Cutting position If further adjustment is needed, go back to step fine-tune the adjustment.
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Page 96: Performing Printing And Cutting Separately
4-9 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately To Perform Printing and Cutting Separately When you remove printed media and then reload it and perform cutting, you carry out alignment to prevent misalignment of the printing results and the cut lines. You do this at times such as when, for example, you perform lamination or other processing after printing, then reload the media and perform cutting. -
Page 97: Aligning Automatically And Cutting
4-9 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately Aligning Automatically and Cutting When you make the setting for reading crop marks when sending cutting data from the computer, alignment is performed with the presence or absence of crop marks determined automatically. For information on how to make the setting, refer to the documentation for the software RIP you're using. Procedure ... -
Page 98: Aligning Manually And Cutting
4-9 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately To Quit Detection and Start Cutting Press CANCEL CROPMARK DETECTION? Crop-mark detection stops. Depending on the content of the data, some time may pass before detection actually stops. Press This stops detection and starts cutting. Note: After pressing in step , resuming detection or canceling output is also possible. -
Page 99: Correcting Misalignment For Printing And Cutting When Using Crop Marks
4-9 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately Press BASE POINT Press ALIGN POINT 1 The number of the align point you set is automatically determined. Press W1100 mm Press to go back to the original screen. This indicates that the base point and align point 1 have been set. - Page 100 4-9 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately Print a test pattern and cut it. Press MENU Press CUTTING MENU Press CUTTING MENU Press CROP - CUT ADJ. Press CROP - CUT ADJ. Press TEST PRINT Cutting Cutting position position Printing Printing...
- Page 101 4-9 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately Enter the correction value you read. Press CROP - CUT ADJ. SETTING Press F :- 0.30 - 0.30mm to set the correction value for [F] (the feed S : 0.00 - 0.20mm direction).
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Page 102: Making The Network Settings
4-10 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 103: Viewing Information About The Media And The System
4-11 Viewing Information about the Media and the System Displaying the Amount of Media Remaining Procedure Press MENU Press twice. 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 104: Printing The Amount Of Remaining Media
4-11 Viewing Information about the Media and the System 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 105: Viewing The Serial Number, Firmware Version, And Other Information
4-11 Viewing Information about the Media and the System 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. ... -
Page 106: Printing A System Report
4-11 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 Press several times. -
Page 107: Performing Maintenance
4-12 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 109: Menu List
4-13 Menu List Main Menu Press To the [CUTTING MENU] menu To the [NAME] menu To the [NAME8] menu P. 71 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 110 4-13 Menu List Continue Continue Continue P. 71 To the [NAME8] menu 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 111 4-13 Menu List Continue P. 72 MENU HEAD HEIGHT HEAD HEIGHT HIGH HIGH (*1) To the [MAINTENANCE] menu P. 78 MENU SUB MENU EDGE DETECTION SUB MENU EDGE DETECTION ENABLE ENABLE P. 78 SUB MENU SCAN INTERVAL SCAN INTERVAL ...
- Page 112 4-13 Menu List Continue To the [NETWORK] menu P. 104 MENU SYSTEM INFO. MODEL SYSTEM INFO. MODEL VP-540 P. 104 SYSTEM INFO. SERIAL NO . SERIAL NO. ZS00001 P. 104 SYSTEM INFO. E-SOL Max 4COLOR P. 104 SYSTEM INFO.
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Page 113: Language And Unit Menu
4-13 Menu List Continue To the [TEST PRINT 2] menu To the [AUTO ENV. MATCH] menu P. 92 MENU CUTTING MENU PRINT-CUT ADJ. CUTTING MENU PRINT-CUT ADJ. TEST PRINT To the [PRESET] menu PRINT-CUT ADJ. F : +0.00 0.00m SETTING S : +0.00 0.00m... -
Page 114: Function Menu
4-13 Menu List Function Menu Press To the [CUT CONFIG] menu P. 69 FUNCTION BASE POINT BASE POINT ALIGN POINT 1 (*2) (*2) To the [POWERFUL CL.] menu P. 42 FUNCTION CLEANING CLEANING TEST PRINT CLEANING NORMAL CL. CLEANING MEDIUM CL. -
Page 116: Chapter 5 What To Do If
Chapter 5 What to Do If The Machine Doesn't Run ................. 116 Attractive Printing or Cutting Is Impossible ............117 The Media Jams ....................119 Media Wrinkles or Shrinks, or Feed Is Unstable ..........120 The Print Heads Stopped Moving ..............121 If a Message Appears ..................122 If an Error Message Appears ................123... -
Page 117: The Machine Doesn't Run
5-1 The Machine Doesn't Run The Printer Unit Doesn't Run device on the network, that the port setting for the software RIP specifies the IP address set on the machine, that the settings have Is the power switched on? no typing errors, and for other such problems. Switch on the printer's main power, then press the sub power ... -
Page 118: Attractive Printing Or Cutting Is Impossible
5-2 Attractive Printing or Cutting Is Impossible Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes Is the printer installed in a level and stable loca- tion? Do the print heads show dot drop-out? Never install the machine in a location where it is tilted or where Carry out a printing test and make sure no dot drop-out occurs. -
Page 119: The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed
5-2 Attractive Printing Is Impossible Are the operating parameters set to appropriate Are the settings for the cutting conditions appropri- values? ate? Depending on the settings for such menu items as [FULL WIDTH Misalignment or skewing may occur if the cutting speed is too S] and [PERIODIC CL.], uneven colors may occur. -
Page 120: 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. 123, [MOTOR ERROR TURN POWER OFF] Is the media warped or wrinkled? Many factors can cause warping or wrinkling. -
Page 121: Media Wrinkles Or Shrinks, Or Feed Is Unstable
5-4 Media Wrinkles or Shrinks, or Feed Is Unstable Media Feed Is Not Straight A variety of problems can occur if the media feed is not smooth. This can cause such problems as poor Is the media loaded and set up straight and se- printing quality, contact with the media by the print curely? heads, misaligned positioning, or media jams. -
Page 122: The Print Heads Stopped Moving
If the Heads Still Do Not Move If the heads still do not move, carry out the following emergency response measure, then contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. 1. Switch off the main power and open the front cover. -
Page 123: If A Message Appears
5-6 If a Message Appears These are the main messages that appear on the machine's display to prompt correct operation. They do not indicate any error. Follow the prompts and take action accordingly. [1■ 2■ 3■ 4■] Only a small amount of ink remains. Replace the cartridge indi- cated by the flashing number with a new cartridge. -
Page 124: If An Error Message Appears
Automatic detection of crop marks could not be ac- not described here appears, contact your authorized complished. Roland DG Corp. dealer. Load the media at the correct position and perform detection of crop marks again. Depending on the media, it may not be pos- sible to detect crop marks automatically. - Page 125 Note the number displayed, then switch off the sub power. After The height of the print heads is lower than the height you switch off the power, inform your authorized Roland DG specified on the computer. Corp. dealer of the number that appeared on the display.
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Page 126: Chapter 6 Specifications
Chapter 6 Specifications Usable Media .....................126 Printing/Cutting Area ..................127 About the Blade ....................129 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ........130 Specifications .....................131... -
Page 127: Usable Media
6-1 Usable Media Conditions for Usable Media Media width 54-inch model 210 to 1,371 mm (8.3 to 54 inches) 30-inch model 182 to 762 mm (7.2 to 30 inches) Cuttable media thickness (A) 0.08 to 0.22 mm (3.2 to 8.6 mil) (depending on media composition) Maximum media thickness (including backing paper) (B) Printing only: 1.0 mm (39 mil) -
Page 128: Printing/Cutting Area
6-2 Printing/Cutting Area Maximum Area The printing or cutting area along the horizontal plane (the direction in which the carriages move) is determined by the position of the pinch rollers. Max. 1,346 mm (54-inch model) 746 mm (30-inch model) 90 mm Printing or cutting area 10 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 10 mm... -
Page 129: The Media-Cutoff Location During Continuous Printing
6-2 Printing/Cutting Area The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing When a media-cutoff command is sent from the computer, the cutoff location on the media is as shown in the figure be- low. Second page 75 mm Location where separated Margin (setting on the computer) First page... -
Page 130: About The Blade
6-3 About the Blade The cutting conditions and the service life of the blade change according to the media and the operating environment, even when you're using identical blades. The service life also differs according to the type of blade. A rough guide is shown below. -
Page 131: Locations Of The Power Rating And Serial Number Labels
6-4 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 132: Specifications
Cutting speed 10 to 300 mm/s Blade force 30 to 300 gf Cutting blade Type Roland CAMM-1 series compatible Blade offset 0 to 1.5 mm (0 to 0.059 in) Software resolution (when cutting) 0.025 mm/step Distance accuracy (when printing) Error of less than ±0.3% of distance traveled, or ±0.3 mm, whichever is greater... - Page 133 6-5 Specifications The length of printing or cutting 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.
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