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The documentatoin and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible. If you find any misprint or error, please inform us. Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this product, regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product.
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.
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To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may cause injury. WARNING CAUTION Be sure to follow the operation procedures Exercise caution to avoid being pinched or described in this documentation. Never becoming caught. allow anyone unfamiliar with the usage or Exercise caution to avoid being pinched or handling of the machine to touch it.
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Never touch with wet hands. fire, electrical shock, or injury. Contact your Doing so may result in fire or electrical authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. shock. Never allow any foreign object to get inside. Never expose to liquid spills.
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To Ensure Safe Use Important notes about the power cord, plug, and electrical outlet Never place any object on top or subject to damage. Never allow to get wet. Never bend or twist with undue force. Never make hot. Never pull with undue force. Dust may cause fire.
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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 to ink fumes.
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To Ensure Safe Use This machine weighs200 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 major of the machine.
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...
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...
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Pour utiliser en toute sécurité L'utilisation incorrecte peut causer des blessures PRUDENCE ATTENTION Faire preuve de prudence pour éviter S'assurer de suivre les procédures 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 ma- coincés s'ils entrent en contact avec certaines...
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Continuer à utiliser l'appareil peut causer un dans l'appareil, débrancher immédiatement le incendie, un choc électrique ou des blessures. câble d'alimentation et communiquer avec le Communiquer avec le représentant Roland représentant Roland DG Corp. autorisé. DG Corp. Autorisé. Ne jamais placer d'objet inflammable à...
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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, lafiche ou ou sur la prise car cela risque de les endommager.
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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 l'espace de travail. aéré. L'encre et les liquides usés sont inflam- L'absence d'aération adéquate peut créer mables.
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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 plat S'assurer de verrouiller les roulettes de et capable de supporter son poids.
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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 : Risque de pincement Faire attention de ne pas coincer les doigts pendant le chargement du support...
1. Included Items The following items are packed together with the unit. Make sure they are all present and accounted for. Power cord Arm (right) Arm (left) Casters Stand leg Shafts Media clamps Bolts Media holder and Hexagonal wrench Pipe Media flanges retaining screws Replacement blade for...
2. Installation Environment Deciding On an Installation Site Install in a quiet, stable location offering good operating conditions. An unsuitable location can cause accident, fire, faulty operation, or breakdown. WARNING Install the machine in a location that is level, stable, and able to bear the weight of the machine.
2. Installation Environment Temperature and Humidity Maintain the specified temperature and humidity even when the machine is not in use. Temperatures that are too high may degrade the ink and cause malfunction. Temperatures that are too low may cause the ink to freeze and damage the heads. During operation: Temperature 20 to 32°C (68 to 90°F), relative humidity 35 to 80% (no condensation) During non-operation: Temperature 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F), relative humidity 20 to 80% (no condensa- tion)
3. Assembling and Installing Assembling the Stand First assemble the stand, then mount the machine on top of the stand. CAUTION Unpacking and installation must be carried out by six persons or more. Otherwise the machine or the stand may fall, resulting in injury. Procedure ...
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3. Assembling and Installing Place the machine on the stand and secure it in place. Tighten the bolts securely. Loose bolts may cause the stand to wobble. Align with the arms. 2 pcs. Bolts Bolts 2 pcs. Bolts 2 pcs. Bolts 2 pcs.
3. Assembling and Installing Installing the Media Holder Procedure Place the shafts on the stand. Pass the left media holder onto the shafts. Pass it through from the right edge (as seen from the back of the machine). Engage onto the shaft at the front of the machine.
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3. Assembling and Installing In the same way, pass the right media holder onto the shafts and attach the retaining screw. Tighten loosely. Retaining screw Attach the shaft clamps to secure the shafts in place. To keep the media holder from being pinched by the shaft clamps, be careful not to position it too close to the end.
3. Assembling and Installing Installing the Drain Bottle Procedure Remove the bottom plug. Use caution, because discharged fluid used in inspection may remain. Bottom plug It is needed when moving the machine, so do not discard it. Install the drain bottle. Turn the bottle without applying excessive force.
3. Assembling and Installing Attaching the Ink-cartridge Tray Attaching the ink-cartridge tray makes it possible to use 440-cc ink cartridges (ECO-SOL MAX ink only). Attach it as re- quired. Procedure Remove the packing. Store the packing materials carefully, because they are needed again when transporting the machine for relocation or the like.
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3. Assembling and Installing Secure the ink-cartridge tray in place with the four bolts (two upper and two lower).
3. Assembling and Installing Removing the Packing Materials Tape and packing materials are attached to the machine to protect it from vibration during transportation. When installation is complete, remove these. Remove all packing materials. Any that remain may cause faulty operation or breakdown when the power is switched on.
4. Connect the Cables Connecting the Cables WARNING Connect to electrical outlet that complies with this machine's ratings (for voltage, frequency, and current). Incorrect voltage or insufficient current may cause fire or electrical shock. WARNING Connect to ground. This can prevent fire or electrical shock due to current leakage in the event of malfunction.
5. AQUEOUS PIGMENT ink (FPG2): Installing the Ink Cartridges Affixing the Label for AQUEOUS PIGMENT ink (FPG2) Models Affix the label for AQUEOUS PIGMENT ink models so that it covers the label for ECO-SOL MAX ink models at the location shown in the figure.
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5. AQUEOUS PIGMENT ink (FPG2): Installing the Ink Cartridges Hold down , switch on the main power switch. When a message appears on the display screen, release the operation-panel buttons. Press simultaneously. Hold down until the message appears. When this screen appears, press The sub power is switched off and the display screen goes blank.
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5. AQUEOUS PIGMENT ink (FPG2): Installing the Ink Cartridges Before you insert the ink cartridge for each color, gently shake the cartridge. Insert the ink cartridges for the respective colors. Insert into the slot of the matching color. ...
6. ECO-SOL MAX ink: Installing the Ink Cartridges ECO-SOL MAX ink: Filling with Ink for the First Time On ECO-SOL MAX ink models, special procedures are required when installing ink cartridges for the first time. These are required only once, when installing ink cartridges for the first time after shipment from the factory. You first clean the print heads using cleaning fluid, then fill with the inks of the various colors.
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6. Installing the Ink Cartridges Switch on the power and make the initial settings. Close the front cover. Switch on the main power switch. Hold down and press the sub power switch. to select the language you want. Press ...
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6. Installing the Ink Cartridges Clean the heads using the cleaning cartridges. Make sure the ink type matches the ink cartridges. Press Make sure the drain bottle is installed. Press Insert cleaning cartridges into slots 1 and 2. Flashing ...
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6. Installing the Ink Cartridges Insert the ink cartridges for the respective colors. Before you insert the ink cartridge for each color, gently shake the cartridge. Insert the ink cartridge for each color. Flashing Insert into the slot of the matching color. ...
7. Network Settings Introduction This machine has a built-in print server as a network interface. When you use the print server, you can send output data to the machine from anywhere on the network. TCP/IP is used as the protocol. Make sure the machine is connected to the network by an Ethernet cable.
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7. Network Settings Click [Properties]. If you're using Windows Vista and the [User Account Control] dialog box appears, click [Al- low]. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] (Windows Vista) or [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (Windows XP/2000), then click [Properties].
7. Network Settings Step 2: Make the Network Settings on the Printer Important The addresses used in this section are merely example settings. For detailed information about the set- tings, consult your network administrator. Set the IP address. Press Press several times.
7. Network Settings Press Repeat to set the subnet mask. When you've finished making the setting, press If you’re using one computer and one machine, go on to . If setting a gateway address is required, go on to Set the gateway address.
8. 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.
9. When Moving the Unit Procedures from Preparing to Move Through Reinstalling To move the machine, you must completely drain all ink inside the machine and secure the print heads in place with pack- ing materials to protect them. Attempting to move the machine without first doing this may result in damage to internal components due to leaking ink or damage to the heads.
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9. When Moving the Unit Secure the print heads in place. Remove the drain bottle and discard the discharged ink. Drain Bottle Attach the bottom plug where the drain bottle was installed. Bottom Plug Raise the loading lever. loading lever ...
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9. When Moving the Unit Immediately move the machine and fill it with ink. Once the preparations are complete, move the machine with as little delay as possible. Immediately reinstall the machine and fill with ink. To reinstall and fill with ink, carry out "3. Assembling and Installing" through "6. Network Setting." When filling with ink, you use the cleaning cartridges again.
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