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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 - This manual 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.
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ......................1 Chapter 1 Machine Highlights ................5 Included Items ....................6 Part Names and Functions ................7 Machine ..............................7 Operation Panel ........................... 9 Menu List .......................10 Main Menu ............................10 Language and Unit Menu .......................13 Function Menu ...........................13 Important Notes on Handling and Use ............14 Chapter 2 Basic Operation ..................17 Prepare the Media ..................18 Type of Media .............................18...
  • Page 4 Contents Chapter 3 Maintenance: For always in the best condition.......47 Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Cartridges ........48 Checking for Remaining Ink ......................48 How to Replace Ink Cartridges .....................49 Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily ..........51 Discard Discharged Fluid ........................51 Cleaning ..............................53 About Care and Maintenance of Print Heads ................54 When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective ............55...
  • Page 5 Contents Printing with Crop Marks ................95 Printing with Crop Marks ........................95 Using Media Take-Up System ...............96 Use the Media Take-Up System ....................96 Chapter 5 To Administrators ................97 Print Operation Management ................98 Printing a System Report ........................98 Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out (RF-640A only) ........98 Displaying the Amount of Media Remaining ................99 Making Sure to Verify the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed ............................

  • Page 6: Assembling And Installing

    This manual is the Use's Manual for the RF-640 and the RF-640A. Most of the figures in this manual depict the RF- 640. Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. http://www.rolanddg.com/ Copyright © 2014 Roland DG Corporation...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Machine Highlights

    Chapter 1 Machine Highlights Included Items ..................6 Part Names and Functions ..............7 Machine......................7 Operation Panel ................... 9 Menu List ....................10 Main Menu ....................10 Language and Unit Menu ................13 Function Menu ................... 13 Important Notes on Handling and Use ..........14...

  • Page 8: Included Items

    Included Items The following items are packed together with the machine. Make sure they are all present and accounted for. *INKJET PRINTER User's manual (1) Read This First (1) MAINTENANCE GUIDE *Cleaning liquid (1) Replacement blades for Media clamps (one for Cleaning sticks Drain bottles (2) separating knife (1)

  • Page 9: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Machine Front Cartridge slots Front cover Operation panel There are where Keep this closed except  P. 9, "Operation ink cartridges are when necessary, during Panel" installed. when loading media. Cover R Cover L You remove this You remove when you perform this when you...
  • Page 10 Part Names and Functions Front Cover Inside / Print Head Periphery Media clamps These keep the media from coming loose and prevent fuzz Pinch rollers on the cut edge of the media These clamp the media when from touching the print heads. Print-head carriage the loading lever is lowered.

  • Page 11: Operation Panel

    Part Names and Functions Operation Panel HEATER light Display screen This flashes while This displays various the media heating setting menus and other system is warming up, information. changing to a steadily lighted state when the BASE POINT light preset temperature is This lights up when the reached.

  • Page 12: Menu List

    Menu List Main Menu Press To [SHEET REMAIN] MENU MEDIA SETTING To [NAME8] To [SAVE] MENU PRESET LOAD PRESET LOAD NAME1 LOAD NAME8 To [NAME1] To [NAME8] PRESET SAVE SET NAME SAVE NAME1 NAME1 To [LOAD] SET NAME SAVE NAME8 NAME8 To [NAME1] To [DETAIL SETTING]...
  • Page 13 Menu List Continued To [TEST PRINT POS] MENU SUB MENU SHEET TYPE SUB MENU SHEET TYPE OPAQUE OPAQUE SHEET WIDTH SUB MENU SHEET WIDTH 1625mm 1625mm To [CANCEL] SHEET POS. SUB MENU SAVE SHEET POS. SHEET POS. CANCEL To [SAVE] SUB MENU SIDE MARGIN SIDE MARGIN...
  • Page 14 Menu List Continued Continued Continued To [DRAIN BOTTLE] SUB MENU MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE REPLACE WIPER MAINTENANCE REPLACE FELT MAINTENANCE REPLACE KNIFE MAINTENANCE DRAIN BOTTLE To [REPLACE WIPER] SUB MENU TEST PRINT POS TEST PRINT POS SCAN FEED To [SHEET TYPE] To [NETWORK] MENU SYSTEM INFO.

  • Page 15: Language And Unit Menu

    Menu List Language and Unit Menu Hold down and switch on the sub power. MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH LENGTH UNIT INCH TEMP. UNIT °C °F Function Menu Press To [HEATER CONFIG] FUNCTION BASE POINT (*1) T o [MANUAL CL.] FUNCTION CLEANING CLEANING TES T PRINT CLEANING...

  • Page 16: 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. Machine This machine is a precision device.

  • Page 17: Warning Labels

    Important Notes on Handling and 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 closing covers.
  • Page 18 Important Notes on Handling and Use 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 ou lors de la fermeture du couvercle.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Basic Operation

    Chapter 2 Basic Operation Prepare the Media ................18 Type of Media..................... 18 Usable Media ..................... 19 Switch On! ...................20 Switch On! ....................20 The Power-Saving Feature (Sleep Mode)..........20 Loading Media ..................21 Loading Roll Media ..................21 Loading the Sheet Media ................28 Performing the Initial Adjustment (Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely) ................

  • Page 20: Prepare The Media

    Prepare the Media Type of Media In this manual, the paper used for printing is called "media." There are the following two main media types used in this machine.  Roll media: Media wound onto a paper tube  Sheet media: Media not wound onto a paper tube such as standard-size media Various paper quality types of roll media and sheet media are selectable according your purpose.

  • Page 21: Usable Media

    76.2 mm (3 inches) or 50.8 mm (2 inches) *To use 2 inches media, the optional media flanges are required. For information about optional items, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us. Roll Weight 40 kg (88 lbs) *When using the take-up system, conditions are dependent on the usable media of the take-up system.

  • Page 22: Switch On

    Switch On! Switch On! WARNING When print is not being performed, remove any loaded media or switch off the sub power. The continued application of heat at a single location may cause the release of toxic gases from the media or pose a fire hazard. Procedure ...

  • Page 23: Loading Media

    *The media holder of this machine is exclusive use for the media of paper tube (core) inner diameter 3 inches. To use 2 inches media, the optional media flanges are required. For information about optional items, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us. ...
  • Page 24 Loading Media  Fit the paper tube (core) onto the end cap of the media holder [Left]. Do not secure the media holder now. Move the media holder [Right] and fit the end cap onto the paper tube (core) of the media.
  • Page 25 Loading Media  Hold the outer side of the media holder [Left] and align the left edge of the media with the mark. When deciding the position, hold the both sides of media holders from the outer sides and move them. Do not hold the media directly to move.
  • Page 26 Loading Media Pass the media through the machine and secure the media holders.  Pass the leading edge of the media between the pinch rollers and the grid rollers. Pinch roller Grid roller  Check the front cover is open. ...
  • Page 27 Loading Media  While lightly holding the media, raise the loading lever (front). The media is released.  Hold the media at the center and pull it out, being sure to keep it straight and all areas of the media to be taut. Confirm that the right edge of the media is aligned with the guideline.
  • Page 28 Loading Media  Lower the loading lever (front) to secure the media in place. Clamp the edges of the media with the media clamps.  Attach the media clamps. Align the centers of the holes of the media clamps with the both edges of the media. The media clamps are magnetic, and the left and right clamps are distinct.
  • Page 29 Loading Media  Close the front cover. When the front cover is closed, the print-head carriage moves and detects the width of media. This opera- tion is called initialization. When initialization ends, remains steadily lighted, and the printable width is displayed on the display screen. This completes loading of the media. Remove when not using roll media.

  • Page 30: Loading The Sheet Media

    Loading Media Loading the Sheet Media Procedure  Open the front cover. Keep the front cover open until instructed.  Move the media holders to the left and right. Move them to a location where they don't disturb the media when the media is hung down from the rear of the machine.
  • Page 31 Loading Media  Align the front edge of the media with the location shown in the figure. Confirm that the right edge of the media is aligned with the guideline. Align here  Lower the loading lever (front) to secure the media in place.
  • Page 32 Loading Media  Attach the media clamps. Align the centers of the holes of the media clamps with the both edges of the media. The media clamps are magnetic, and the left and right clamps are distinct. Refer to the figure and install them at the correct positions, taking care not to let the left and right clamps get mixed up.

  • Page 33: Performing The Initial Adjustment (Correcting For Misalignment In Bidirectional Printing More Precisely)

    Loading Media Performing the Initial Adjustment (Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely) Perform the initial adjustment of this machine. In the following cases, perform this adjustment.  When using this machine for the first time  When changing the media to use ...
  • Page 34 Loading Media  Press to select a correction value of No.3 NO.3 NO.4 Press Set correction values of No.4 in the same manner. Perform the setting up to NO. 8 for the water-based ink model in the RF- 640A.  When correction value settings end, press NO.3 NO.4...

  • Page 35: Setup Of Media

    Setup of Media About [Media Setting] Menu To ensure the optimal printing according to the media size and type, various setting items are provided in this machine. This machine provides the [Media Setting] menu that guides these settings in the interactive mode.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Print Head Height

    Setup of Media To cancel the setting Procedure  Press during the setting.  Press to select [YES]. QUIT SETTING? [NO] Press The screen returns to the screen on the left. MENU MEDIA SETTING By selecting [NO], the screen returns to the screen displayed when you press Adjusting the print head height ...
  • Page 37 Setup of Media Perform the position correction of feed direction (alleviate horizontal stripes) Feed direction means the feed direction of the media. Perform the correction adjusting to the media in advance because horizontal stripes are more likely to occur during printing when the movement distance of the media changes subtly depending on the media's thickness.
  • Page 38 Setup of Media Performing the correction for misalignment in bidirectional printing This machine prints by the bidirectional mode (in which the print heads perform printing during both their outbound pass and return pass). This printing method is called “Bidirectional Printing. ” This method offers the advantage of being able to shorten print time, but subtle misalignment occurs during the outbound and return passes.
  • Page 39 Setup of Media Setting the drying method and time after printing  Press to select the setting. FEED FOR DRY Press to enable the setting. DISABLE ENABLE Current Setting after setting changed Drying Method after Printing After the 1st page is printed, set that the media should be fed until the trailing edge of the printed area is positioned directly on the dryer.
  • Page 40 Setup of Media Saving the setting as preset  Press to select [SAVE]. PRESET [SAVE] NEXT Press to enable the setting.  If you select "NEXT", the screen of appears and all settings you have made are not saved as a preset. However, they remain as the current set- tings in the machine.

  • Page 41: Printing

    Printing Setting the Print-Start Location You can set the print-start location at any location you prefer. (You can print even if you do not set this.) Note, however, that this setting must be made for each individual page. Procedure Press to move the media and the print-head carriage.

  • Page 42: Printing Tests And Cleaning

    Printing Printing Tests and Cleaning Before you carry out actual printing, we recommend performing a printing test to ensure no dot drop-out occurs. If dot drop-out occurs, perform cleaning of the print heads (Normal Cleaning). Setting a test print direction * The factory default setting of the test print direction is "FEED."...
  • Page 43 Printing Press  Press  FUNCTION CLEANING Press  CLEANING TEST PRINT A test pattern is printed. Dot drop-out Dot deflection  If no dot drop-out or no dot deflection occurs, press to go back to the original screen. If dot drop-out or dot deflection occurs, go to procedure Perform a normal cleaning ...

  • Page 44: Getting Ready To Receive Data From A Computer

    Printing Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer When  P. 21, "Loading Media", P. 33, "Setup of Media" are completed, get ready to receive the data  from a computer. CAUTION Never touch the print-head carriage while print is in progress. The print-head carriage moves at high speed.

  • Page 45: Starting Printing

    Printing Starting Printing When the operation of  P. 42, "Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer" is completed, you can start printing. To print, the following procedures are required. Creating print data Create the print data using the application software like Adobe Illustrator and like that. For information on how to create the data, refer to the documentation of your application software.

  • Page 46: Pausing And Canceling Printing

    Printing Pausing and Canceling Printing You can pause and cancel printing before it finishes. We do not recommend resuming printing because hori- zontal stripes are produced at the place where printing stopped. Procedure  Press before printing finishes. This pauses print operation. Press again to resume printing.
  • Page 47 Printing  Press to display the screen on the left. FUNCTION SHEET CUT Press The media is cut off. Reflective tape Knife guide The media is moved forward and cut along this line. Printed area You can make the setting in the software RIP for automatic media cutoff after printing has finished. For information on how to make the setting, refer to the documentation of the software RIP you're using.

  • Page 48: Switch Off

    Switch Off Switch Off WARNING When print is not being performed, remove any loaded media or switch off the sub power. The continued application of heat at a single location may cause the release of toxic gases from the media or pose a fire hazard. Procedure ...

  • Page 49: Chapter 3 Maintenance: For Always In The Best Condition

    Chapter 3 Maintenance: For always in the best condition Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Cartridges ......48 Checking for Remaining Ink ............... 48 How to Replace Ink Cartridges ..............49 Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily ........51 Discard Discharged Fluid ................51 Cleaning .....................

  • Page 50: Checking For Remaining Ink And Replacing Cartridges

    Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Cartridges Checking for Remaining Ink Procedure  Press  Press several times until the screen on the left appears. MENU INK REMAINING Press indicates the amount of ink remaining. When there are more , the amount of ink remaining is larger.

  • Page 51: How To Replace Ink Cartridges

    Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Cartridges How to Replace Ink Cartridges When ink runs out, a warning beep sounds and printing pauses (unless the default settings have been changed). (In the RF-640, a warning beep sounds and printing pauses when ink in the both two ink cartridges of the same color runs out.) Pull out the empty ink cartridge and insert a new one quickly.
  • Page 52 Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Cartridges  Insert a new ink cartridge. RF-640 RF-640A  Shake a new cartridge gently before you install it.  Keep the side with the arrow face up. Important Notes on Replacing Cartridges  Insert and remove slowly, one at a time. ...

  • Page 53: Maintenance That Should Be Performed Daily

    Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily Discard Discharged Fluid The drain bottle collects discharged fluid. Discard collected discharged fluid EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE before the drain bottle becomes full. The screen appears when a certain amount of discharged fluid has collected in the drain bottle. Follow the procedure below to discard the discharged fluid.
  • Page 54 Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily When You Cannot Check Discharged Fluid Level in Drain Bottle Splashed ink inside the drain bottle surface may not allow you to easily check the amount of dis- charged fluid in the drain bottle. If the inner surface is not visible, clean the drain bottle in the fol- lowing way when discarding the discharged fluid.

  • Page 55: Cleaning

    Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily Cleaning WARNING Never use gasoline, alcohol, thinner, or any other flammable material. Doing so may cause fire. CAUTION Before attempting cleaning, switch off the sub power and wait until the platen and dryer cool (approximately 30 minutes). Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury, or hot components may cause burns.

  • Page 56: About Care And Maintenance Of Print Heads

    Based on your frequency of use, perform the manual cleaning periodically.  P. 59, "Manual Cleaning" * 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 or us.

  • Page 57: When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective

    When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective Medium / Powerful Cleaning When the problems such as dot drop-out are not cleared up by the "normal cleaning" (P. 40, "Printing Tests and Cleaning"), try the more forceful "medium cleaning." If the condition is not improved, try the even more forceful "powerful cleaning."...

  • Page 58: When Uneven Color Issue Occurs

    When Uneven Color Issue Occurs Light Choke Cleaning Light choke cleaning consumes a large amount of ink. Frequently performing light choke cleaning makes the print heads more likely to be damaged. Avoid using it more than necessary. If nothing is printed for an extended period, color may be uneven and unstable, i.e. darkness or brightness is different though the same data is printed with the same settings.
  • Page 59 In that case, refer to P. 120, "[CLEANING ERROR]" to recover from the error, and start from the beginning again. Press to go back to the original screen. If the print color is still unstable after the light choke cleaning, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us.

  • Page 60: Maintenance That Should Be Performed More Than Once A Month

     When the cleaning stick and cleaning liquid for the manual cleaning run out, purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us.  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 or us.

  • Page 61: Manual Cleaning

    If you use up the cleaning stick, purchase a new one from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us.  Use one cleaning stick per cleaning session, then discard the stick after use. Reusing cleaning sticks may reduce printing quality.
  • Page 62 Maintenance that Should Be Performed More Than Once a Month  Press Press CLEANING FUNCTION MANUAL CL. CLEANING Press to select “MANUAL CL.” CLEANING MANUAL CL. Press When the screen on the left appears, remove the cover L. OPEN COVER L Pull the cover L toward you and remove it.
  • Page 63 Maintenance that Should Be Performed More Than Once a Month  Attach the cover L. CLOSE COVER L The print-head carriage moves to the left of the machine. Hook Cover L  Remove the cover L. OPEN COVER L  Remove the cover R.
  • Page 64 Maintenance that Should Be Performed More Than Once a Month  Moisten the cleaning stick with the clean- ing liquid. Be sure to clean using the included cleaning stick. Perform cleaning in the sequence shown in the figure below. Be especially careful to clean away any fibrous dust (lint). Area to clean View from bottom Area to clean...
  • Page 65 Maintenance that Should Be Performed More Than Once a Month The print-head carriage moves to the right side of the machine, and then OPEN COVER L the screen on the left appears. Remove the cover L. Attach the cut rail. REPLACE CUT RAIL Press...

  • Page 66: When Problems Such As Dot Drop-Out Are Not Cleared Up

    When Problems Such As Dot Drop-Out Are Not Cleared Up When Problems Such As Dot Drop-Out Are Not Cleared Up When flaws in the dot pattern such as dot drop-out are not cleared up even after performing cleaning using the cleaning function (normal, medium, or powerful) or manual cleaning, perform the operation described below.
  • Page 67 Note that this operation is an emergency measure. It may damage defect-free parts depending on the symptom, deteriorating it. If you have any questions, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us.

  • Page 68: Replacing Consumable Parts

    Replace it with a new part. TIME FOR WIPER REPLACE Regarding the purchase of the wiper, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us. CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified by the following instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
  • Page 69 Replacing Consumable Parts  Remove the cover R. Screw Cover R Hook  Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity.  Preparations are complete when this screen appears. FINISHED? Replace the wiper.  Detach the old wiper. Tweezers Pull up and (included item)
  • Page 70 Replacing Consumable Parts  Attach the new wiper. Place the inclined end on the back side. If the wiper is placed inversely, the proper cleaning becomes impossible. Place the inclined end on the back side.  Attach the hook. Make sure to attach the hook. Otherwise it causes dot-drop out or else.

  • Page 71: Replacing The Felt Wiper

    Replace it with a new part. TIME FOR FELT REPLACE Regarding the purchase of the felt wiper, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us. CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified by the following instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
  • Page 72 Replacing Consumable Parts  Remove the cover R. Screw Cover R Hook  Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity.  Preparations are complete when this screen appears. FINISHED? Replace the felt wiper.  Detach the old felt wiper. Tweezers (included item) Pull up and...
  • Page 73 Replacing Consumable Parts  Attach the new felt wiper.  Attach the Hook. Make sure to attach the hook. Otherwise it causes dot-drop out or else. Hook Reattach the cover R, and finish the felt wiper replacement menu.  Attach the cover R. ...

  • Page 74: Replacing The Separating Knife

    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 the following instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions. Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
  • Page 75 Replacing Consumable Parts Replace the separating knife.  Remove the separating knife. Loosen the screw until it slips out. Grasp the screw portion, and slowly pull it out in the direction of the arrow. When ② ② doing this, do not pull it back toward you. ①...

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

    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 switch 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 77: Chapter 4 Part Of Practice

    Chapter 4 Part of Practice Fully Utilizing Preset Function .............76 Saving Various Settings as a Name Assigned Preset ........ 76 Loading a Saved Preset ................78 Fully Utilize the Media Heating System ..........79 What Is the Media Heating System? ............79 Making the Temperature Setting for the Media Heating System ....

  • Page 78: Fully Utilizing Preset Function

    Fully Utilizing Preset Function Saving Various Settings as a Name Assigned Preset Procedure  Press  Press to display the screen on the left. MENU PRESET Press , and then  Press PRESET SAVE  Press to select one of NAME1 through 8. SAVE NAME1 Press...
  • Page 79 Fully Utilizing Preset Function [PRINT] (Print heater), [DRYER]  P. 79, "Making the Temperature Setting for the Media Heating System" [PREHEATING]  P. 81, "Control of Media Heating System Dur- ing Preheating" [DRYING TIME]  P. 82, "Setting the Drying Time After Printing" [FEED FOR DRY] ...

  • Page 80: Loading A Saved Preset

    Fully Utilizing Preset Function Loading a Saved Preset Procedure  Press  Press to display the screen on the left. MENU PRESET Press twice.  Press to select a name to be loaded. LOAD NAME1 Press to enable the setting. SETUP SHEET The settings are changed and the screen on the left appears.

  • Page 81: Fully Utilize The Media Heating System

    You use this to speed up drying of the ink. * By using an optional dryer, you can speed up drying of the ink more. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us.  P. 83, "Using an Optional Dryer"...
  • Page 82 Fully Utilize the Media Heating System  HEATER CONFIG Press to select [PRINT] (print heater) or DRYER 35 C [DRYER] Press Current temperature of the dryer  DRYER Press to select a temperature. 35 C You can set to "OFF." When set to "OFF," the media heating system does not operate at all.

  • Page 83: Control Of Media Heating System During Preheating

    Fully Utilize the Media Heating System Default Setting [PRINT]: 40 °C (104 °F) [DRYER]: 45 °C (113 °F) Control of Media Heating System During Preheating *Preheating: State that the main power and the sub power are switched on and is not lighted (state that media loading is not completed) Procedure ...

  • Page 84: Drying The Trailing Edge Of The Printing Area On The Dryer

    Fully Utilize the Media Heating System Drying the Trailing Edge of the Printing Area on the Dryer Procedure  Press  Press several times until the screen on the left appears. MENU HEATER MENU Press twice.  Press to select “ENABLE.” FEED FOR DRY DISABLE ENABLE...

  • Page 85: Using An Optional Dryer

    When using an optional dryer, set [OPTION DRYER] to "ENABLE". You can speed up drying of the ink more. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us for recommended dryer models. For the details of how to use an optional dryer, refer to the documentation for the dryer you're using.

  • Page 86: Fully Utilizing The Correction Function

    Fully Utilizing the Correction Function Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing Procedure  Press  Press several times until the screen on the left appears. MENU ADJUST BI-DIR Press  Press ADJUST BI-DIR TEST PRINT A test pattern is printed. When printing is completed, press and then, ...

  • Page 87: Correcting For Misalignment In Bidirectional Printing More Precisely

    Fully Utilizing the Correction Function Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely When further correction is required, such as when adjustment made using [SIMPLE SETTING] does not enhance printing, use [DETAIL SETTING] to make corrections. For information on operations, refer to P. 31, "Performing the Initial Adjustment (Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely)".
  • Page 88 Fully Utilizing the Correction Function Description The movement distance of media experiences subtle changes due to the thickness of the media and the tem- perature of the media heating system. When the movement distance becomes discrepant, horizontal stripes are more likely to occur during printing. We recommend performing correction to match the media you're using and the media heating system.

  • Page 89: Accommodating To The Types And Condition Of Media

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Adjusting Print Head Height to Match Media Thickness Procedure  Press  Press several times until the screen on the left appears. MENU HEAD HEIGHT Press  When the screen on the left appears, open the front cover. HEAD HEIGHT ...

  • Page 90: Using Transparent Media

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Using Transparent Media Set the media type to "CLEAR."  Press  Press several times until the screen on the left appears. MENU SUB MENU Press twice.  Press to select “CLEAR.” SHEET TYPE OPAQUE CLEAR...

  • Page 91: Default Setting

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media  Open the front cover.  Move the print-head carriage (base point mark) to the right edge of the media using Base point mark The position indicated by the arrow of the base point mark is set as the location of the right edge of the media.

  • Page 92: Printing Hard-To-Dry Media

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Printing Hard-to-Dry Media Procedure  Press  Press several times until the screen on the left appears. MENU SUB MENU Press  Press several times until the screen on the left appears. SUB MENU SCAN INTERVAL Press...

  • Page 93: Speeding Up Printing For Narrow Media

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media  Press to select a value. VACUUM POWER AUTO 0 to 100% A larger value produces a larger suction force. For the media easy to be loose due to warping or wrinkling, increase of the suction force may help correct the problem.

  • Page 94: Expanding The Printing Area By Reducing The Margins

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media FULL This makes the speed of media movement constant at all times and produces the most stable print result. Press to enable the setting.  Press to go back to the original screen. Description This shortens printing time by reducing the width of print-head carriage movement to the minimum neces- sary.

  • Page 95: Preventing Soiling Of The Media And Dot Drop-Out

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Preventing Soiling of the Media and Dot Drop-Out Procedure  Press  Press several times until the screen on the left appears. MENU SUB MENU Press  Press several times until the screen on the left appears. SUB MENU PERIODIC CL.

  • Page 96: Using Sticky Media

    Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media Using Sticky Media Procedure  Press  Press several times until the screen on the left appears. MENU SUB MENU Press  Press several times until the screen on the left appears. SUB MENU MEDIA RELEASE Press...

  • Page 97: Printing With Crop Marks

    RIP you're using. Alignment marks and symbols drawn using a graphics program cannot be used as crop marks. The crop marks are printed as shown below when using Roland VersaWorks. Crop Mark Crop Mark...

  • Page 98: Using Media Take-Up System

    Using Media Take-Up System Use the Media Take-Up System *The media take-up system (hereinafter called take-up system) is optional part. *For information on how to assemble and install the take-up system, refer to the manual of the take-up system.

  • Page 99: Chapter 5 To Administrators

    Chapter 5 To Administrators Print Operation Management ..............98 Printing a System Report ................98 Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out (RF-640A only) ..... 98 Displaying the Amount of Media Remaining ..........99 Making Sure to Verify the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed ..................

  • Page 100: Print Operation Management

    Print Operation Management Printing a System Report This prints system information, including a list of setting values. Procedure  Press  Press several times until the screen on the left appears. MENU SUB MENU Press  Press several times until the screen on the left appears. SUB MENU SYSTEM REPORT Press...

  • Page 101: Displaying The Amount Of Media Remaining

    Print Operation Management Description When "STOP" is selected, printing pauses and so colors may be uneven. Ensure a sufficient amount of remain- ing ink before you begin printing. When "CONT" is selected, printing does not stop even if ink runs out completely. To replace the ink cartridge, wait until printing ends or press to pause printing.

  • Page 102: Making Sure To Verify The Setting For The Amount Remaining Every Time The Media Is Changed

    Print Operation Management Making Sure to Verify the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed SET LENGTH Set to display every time when a media is changed. 0.0 m 25.0 m Procedure  Press  Press to display the screen on the left.

  • Page 103: Printing The Amount Of Remaining Media

    Print Operation Management Printing the Amount of Remaining Media This prints the amount of media remaining that is displayed at the top menu. Procedure  Press  Press to display the screen on the left. MENU SHEET REMAIN Press  Press SHEET REMAIN PRINT MEMO...

  • Page 104: System Management Of Machine

    System Management of Machine Setting for the Menu Language and the Units of Measurement This sets the language and units of measurement displayed on the display screen of the operation panel. Procedure  Hold down and switch on the sub power. ...

  • Page 105: Viewing Information About The System Of This Machine

    System Management of Machine Viewing Information About the System of This Machine *For information on how to set up a network, refer to "Setup Guide." Procedure  Press  Press several times until the screen on the left appears. MENU SYSTEM INFO.

  • Page 106: Returning All Settings To Their Initial Values

    System Management of Machine Returning All Settings to Their Initial Values This menu returns all settings to the same as their factory defaults. However, the settings for [MENU LANGUAGE], [LENGTH UNIT], and [TEMP. UNIT] are not returned to the factory defaults. Procedure ...

  • Page 107: Chapter 6 Read This Chapter Whenever You Face A Problem. (Faq)

    Chapter 6 Read This Chapter Whenever You Face a Problem. (FAQ) Attractive Print Result Is Impossible ..........106 Print Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes ......106 Colors Are Unstable or Uneven..............107 The Media Becomes Soiled When Printing..........108 Media Jam Occurs! ................109 The Media Jams..................

  • Page 108: Attractive Print Result Is Impossible

    Attractive Print Result Is Impossible Print Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes Do the print heads show dot drop-out? Carry out a printing test and make sure no dot drop-out occurs. If dot drop-out is present, perform print heads cleaning. ...

  • Page 109: Colors Are Unstable Or Uneven

    Attractive Print Result Is Impossible Is the media loaded correctly? If the media is not loaded correctly, media feed may not be smooth, or the print result may be adversely af- fected. Make sure the media is loaded and set up correctly. ...

  • Page 110: The Media Becomes Soiled When Printing

    Attractive Print Result Is Impossible Did you shake the ink cartridges gently before installing them? Shake new ink cartridges gently before you install them. Is the media wrinkled? If the media is wrinkled and comes loose from the platen, colors may be uneven or print result may be ad- versely affected.

  • Page 111: Media Jam Occurs

    Media Jam Occurs! The Media Jams If an error message is displayed because the media has jammed, immediately correct the prob- lem. Failure to do so may damage the print heads.  P. 121, "[MOTOR ERROR TURN POWER OFF]" Are the grid rollers dirty? Make sure the grid rollers are free of buildup of foreign material such as media scraps.

  • Page 112: Media Feed Is Not Smooth

    Media Feed Is Not Smooth A variety of problems can occur if the media feed is not smooth. This can cause such problems as poor print quality, contact with the media by the print heads, misaligned positioning, or media jams. Take action as follows. Media Wrinkles or Shrinks Is the temperature of the media heating system too high? Set the temperature to suitable values for the type of media.

  • Page 113: Media Feed Is Not Straight

    Media Feed Is Not Smooth Media Feed Is Not Straight Are the grid rollers dirty? Check to make sure the grid rollers are free of buildup of foreign material such as media scraps.  P. 53, "Cleaning" Is the media loaded straight and securely? Feed is not smooth when the media is not straight or is tensioned unevenly on the left and right.

  • Page 114: Print-Head Carriage Stops Moving. Why

    Try switching off the main power, then again switching on the main power, followed by the sub power. If the Print-head Carriage Still Does Not Move If the print-head carriage still does not move, carry out the following emergency response measure, then contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us. Procedure ...
  • Page 115 Print-head Carriage Stops Moving. Why?  Gently move the print-head carriage to the standby position. Stopping at the place where the audible click is heard locks the print-head carriage in place.  Gently apply pressure from the right side to make sure the print-head carriage does not move to the left.

  • Page 116: Other Problems

    Other Problems The Machine Doesn't Run Is the cable connected? Connect the cable securely.  "Setup Guide" Is the power switched on? Switch on the main power, then press the sub power switch and make sure the sub power switch lights up. ...

  • Page 117: Network Settings

     P. 103, "Viewing Information About the System of This Machine" Did the software RIP end abnormally? Make sure the software RIP is running correctly, then switch the sub power off and back on.  "Roland VersaWorks Quick Start Guide" (RF-640A does not include this)

  • Page 118: The Media Heating System Doesn't Warm Up

    Other Problems The Media Heating System Doesn't Warm Up Are the settings for the [HEATER CONFIG] menu item appropriate? Check the heater temperature in [HEATER CONFIG].  P. 79, "Fully Utilize the Media Heating System" Is media loaded? The media heating system does not warm up to the preset temperature when is dark (by default).

  • Page 119: A Message Appears

    A Message Appears These are the main messages that appear on the machine's display screen to prompt correct operation. They do not indicate any error. Follow the prompts and take action accordingly. [1 ■ 2 ■ 3 ■ 4 ■ 5 ■ 6 ■ 7 ■ 8 ■] (RF-640) [1 ■ 2 ■ 3 ■ 4 ■] (RF-640A) The machine ran out of the ink.
  • Page 120 A Message Appears [TIME FOR WIPER (FELT) REPLACE] It is time to replace the wiper or felt wiper. After verifying, press  P. 66, "Replacing the Wiper"  P. 69, "Replacing the Felt Wiper" [END OF THE SHEET] The trailing edge of the media was detected during operation. Press any button on the operation panel to clear the message.

  • Page 121: An Error Message Appears

    An unrecoverable error occurred, or part replacement that must be performed by a service technician is required. Note the number displayed, then switch off the sub power. After you switch off the power, inform your autho- rized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us of the number that appeared on the display screen.
  • Page 122  Machine is left with an ink cartridge removed  Machine runs out of ink Operation cannot be continued. Switch off the sub power. Then, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us.
  • Page 123 The error is cleared automatically after a short wait. Load the media correctly again. [WRONG HEAD IS INSTALLED] A print head that cannot be used was installed. Operation cannot be continued. Switch off the sub power and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us.

  • Page 125: Chapter 7 Main Specifications

    Chapter 7 Main Specifications Printing Area ..................124 Maximum Printing Area and Margins ............124 Maximum Printing Area When Using Crop Marks ........125 The Media-Cutoff Location During Continuous Printing ......125 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ....126 Specifications ..................127...

  • Page 126: Printing Area

    Printing Area Maximum Printing Area and Margins Max. 1,615 mm Trailing edge of the media Media 90 mm Media Clamp Media Clamp Printing area Right margin (*1) (*2) Left margin (*1) Max. 200,000 mm Printing coordinates 75 mm Front edge of the media A: Setting of the [SIDE MARGIN] menu item (5 mm, 10 mm (default setting), or 25 mm) B: Width clamped by the media clamp (approx.

  • Page 127: Maximum Printing Area When Using Crop Marks

    Printing Area Maximum Printing Area When Using Crop Marks The maximum printing area when crop marks are used is reduced from the maximum printing area by an amount equal to the crop marks when crop marks are not used. 12.5 mm 12.5 mm 10 mm 10 mm...

  • Page 128: Locations Of The Power Rating And Serial Number Labels

    Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Serial Number This is required when you seek mainte- nance, 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 129: Specifications

    To use 2 inches media, the optional media flanges are required. The length of printing is subject to the limitations of the program.  Media type: Media specified by Roland DG Corp.  Temperature: 25°C (77°F), humidity: 50%  Roll media must be loaded correctly.
  • Page 130 Specifications  Operating environment Use in an operating environment with this range.
  • Page 132 R1-140310...

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