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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 Roland DG Corp.  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 This product is using GNU General Public License (GPL) / GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) software. 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/ RolandDG Corp.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ......................1 1. Machine Overview .....................5 Part Names and Functions ................6 This Machine ............................6 Operation Panel ........................... 8 Menu Charts ....................9 Main Menu ............................. 9 Language and Unit Menu .......................12 Function Menu ...........................12 Important Notes on Handling and Use ............13 2.
  • Page 4 Contents Medium/Powerful Cleaning ......................61 If Colors are Uneven ..................62 Mixing the Ink by Shaking the Ink Pouch .................62 Light Choke Cleaning ........................62 Maintenance that Should Be Performed More Than Once a Month .....64 When Manual Cleaning Becomes Necessary .................64 Manual Cleaning ..........................65 Maintenance that Should Be Performed Every Six Months ......70 Refreshing Subtanks (REFRESH SUBTANK) ................70 When Missing Pixels Etc.
  • Page 5 The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing ..........129 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ......130 Specifications ....................131 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: Machine Overview

    Machine Overview Part Names and Functions ..............6 This Machine ....................6 Operation Panel ................... 8 Menu Charts ..................9 Main Menu ....................9 Language and Unit Menu ................12 Function Menu ................... 12 Important Notes on Handling and Use ..........13...

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions This Machine Front Ink pouch holder Front cover Leave closed except when load- This is where ink pouches are ing media etc. installed. Operation Panel Subtank slots This is where subtank car-  P. 8"Operation Panel" tridges are installed.
  • Page 9 Part Names and Functions Front Cover Interior/Print Head Area Media clamps These keep the media from coming loose and prevent fuzz on the cut Pinch roller edge of the media from touching These clamp the media when the print heads. the loading lever is lowered.

  • Page 10: Operation Panel

    Part Names and Functions Operation Panel Display screen This displays various setting menus and other information. BASE POINT light This lights up when the base point (the print-start PAUSE key position) has been set. This pauses print- ing operation. This FUNCTION key lights up when op- You press this when en-...

  • Page 11: Menu Charts

    Menu Charts Main Menu Press To [SHEET REMAIN] MENU MEDIA SETTINGグ　　 To [NAME8] To [SAVE] MENU PRESET LOAD PRESET LOAD NAME1 LOAD NAME8 To [NAME1] To [NAME8] PRESET SET NAME SAVE SAVE NAME1 To [LOAD] SET NAME SAVE NAME8 NAME8 To [NAME1] To [DETAIL SETTING] MENU...
  • Page 12 Menu Charts Continued To [TEST PRINT POS] MENU SUB MENU SHEET TYPEプ SUB MENU SHEET TYPEプ CLEAR OPAQUE SUB MENU SHEET WIDTHバ SHEET WIDTH １1600ｍｍ 1600ｍｍ To [CANCEL] SUB MENU SHEET POS. SHEET POS. SAVE SHEET POS.　 CANCEL To [SAVE] SUB MENU SIDE MARGIN SIDE MARGIN...
  • Page 13 Menu Charts Continued Continued Continued Continued Continued INK CONTROL LIGHT CHOKE CL. INK CONTROL REFRESH SUBTANK To [SUPER CL.] (When using 4 colors) To [EMPTY MODE] (When using 8 colors) To [DRAIN BOTTLE] SUB MENU MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE　　 REPLACE WIPER　 MAINTENANCE REPLACE FELT　...

  • Page 14: Language And Unit Menu

    Menu Charts Language and Unit Menu Hold down and switch on the sub power. MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH LENGTH UNIT INCH TEMP. UNIT 。 。 　 Function Menu Press 〔To [HEATE R CONFIG] FUNCTION BASE POINT (*1) To [MANUAL CL.] FUNCTION CLEANING CLEANING TEST PRINT...

  • Page 15: 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. This Machine This machine is a precision device.

  • Page 16: 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.

  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Preparing Media ..................16 Types of Media ................... 16 Conditions for Usable Media ..............16 Media Storage Environment............... 16 Switch On! ...................17 Switch On! ....................17 Sleep Mode (Power-saving Feature) ............17 Loading Media ...................18 Loading Roll Media ..................18 Loading Sheet Media .................

  • Page 18: Preparing Media

    Preparing Media Types of Media In this manual, the paper used for printing is called “media”. There are the following main two 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 19: Switch On

    Switch On! Switch On! Procedure  Close the front cover. Front cover  Switch on the main power. Main power switch  Switch on the sub power. Sub power switch Sleep Mode (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.

  • Page 20: Loading Media

    Loading Media Loading Roll Media CAUTION Load roll media correctly. Otherwise the media may fall and cause injury. CAUTION Roll media weighs about 40 kg (88 lb). To avoid injury, handle with care. CAUTION Do not load roll media that weighs more than 40 kg (88 lb). The machine may fail to withstand the weight and tip over or cause the media to fall.
  • Page 21 Loading Media  Loosen the securing screws of media holders. Draw the media holders to both left and right ends respectively.  Fit the paper tube (core) of the media 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 22 Loading Media How to use media flanges for paper tubes (cores) with an internal diameter of 2 inches Note: Media flanges for paper tubes (cores) with an internal diameter of 2 inches are optional items. Remove pin Insert pin End cap If pin is difficult to re- move, use lineman's pliers, etc.
  • Page 23 Loading Media  Secure the media holder by tightening the securing screws slightly. Pass the media through the machine and secure the media holders.  Pass the leading edge of the media between the grit rollers and the pinch rollers. Pass the media over the top of the feed adjuster bar.
  • Page 24 Loading Media  Make sure the front cover is open.  Lower the loading lever (rear side).  Gently hold down the media, and raise the loading lever (front side). The media is set free.
  • Page 25 Loading Media  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. Make sure the right edge of the media is in line with the guide line. ...
  • Page 26 Loading Media  Attach the right and left media clamps. Line up the edges of the media with the centers of the holes of the media clamps. Media clamps are magnetic and have are left- and right-sided. Refer to the figure and install the clamps in the correct positions, making sure not to confuse right and left.
  • Page 27 Loading Media Load a paper tube onto the take-up system, and switch on the take-up system power. This section describes parts that use the take-up system. These instructions describe how to use TUC-3. If using a take-up system other than TUC-3, refer to the user’s manual of the take-up system you are using. ...
  • Page 28 Loading Media  Secure the motorized media holder. Secure the motorized media holder firmly using the securing screw. Fit the paper tube (core) onto the end cap (Right). Fit the paper tube securely right to the end of the end cap. ...
  • Page 29 BACKWARD setting if it is adjusted for use with the FORWARD setting during instal- lation. To change to the BACKWARD or FORWARD setting after installation, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. W h en usi ng the BA CKWARD setting W h en usi ng the F ORWARD setti ng ...
  • Page 30 Loading Media  Switch on the sub power. The print-head carriage moves and detects the width of media. This operation is called initialization. When initialization ends, remains steadily lit, and the width of the media is displayed on the screen. Sub power switch ...
  • Page 31 Loading Media When us i n g t he F ORWA RD se tti ng When the edge of the media is just touching the floor, feed it out another 10 cm (3.94 in.).  Loosen the securing screw of the motorized media holder. Adjust the position of the media holder.
  • Page 32 Loading Media  Secure the motorized media holder in place. Secure the motorized media holder firmly using the securing screws. Push the media holder (Left) in the direction of the motorized media holder and securely fasten the end cap to the paper tube (core). Push the media holder firmly until the gap between the media holder and end cap at either end is filled in as shown in the figure.
  • Page 33 Loading Media Secure the media on the paper tube (core).  W h en usi ng the BA CKWARD setting Pass the media around the inner side of the paper tube (core). W h en usi ng the F ORWARD setti ng Pass the media toward the back of the machine from the outside of the paper tube (core).
  • Page 34 Loading Media  When u s i n g the BACKWARD se tti ng While holding the media, slowly lower the dancer bar forward. Stop lowering the dancer bar when the paper tube (core) starts rotating. When doing so, do not move the hand holding the media away.
  • Page 35 Loading Media  Attach the center and both ends of the media to the paper tube (core) using adhesive tape (three locations in total). While pulling the media so that it does not sag, secure the center of the media. While pulling the media from the center toward the outer edges, and fix the left and right edges.

  • Page 36: Loading Sheet Media

    Loading Media Loading Sheet Media Procedure  Switch off the sub power.  Open the front cover. Do not open the front cover until instructed to do so.  Draw the media holders to both left and right ends respectively. 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 37 Loading Media  Align the front edge of the media with the location shown in the figure. Make sure the right edge of the media is in line with the guide line. Align here  Lower the loading lever (front side) to secure the media in place.
  • Page 38 Loading Media  Attach the right and left media clamps. Line up the edges of the media with the centers of the holes of the media clamps. Media clamps are magnetic and have are left- and right-sided. Refer to the figure and install the clamps in the correct positions, making sure not to confuse right and left.

  • Page 39: 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. This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:  When using this machine for the first time  When changing the media to use ...
  • Page 40 Loading Media  to select a correction value for No. 3. Press to select a correction value for No. 4.  When you have completed correction value settings, press  Press to go back to the original screen.

  • Page 41: 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 the machine. The machine provides the [Media Setting] menu that guides you through these settings in an interactive mode.
  • Page 42 Setup of Media  When the screen on the left is displayed, open the front cover.  Move the height-adjustment lever to adjust H e i g h t - a d j u s t m e n t l e v e r the head height.
  • Page 43 Setup of Media To decide a correction value Select the value to make the upper/lower rectangular gap and overlap smallest. When wavering between two numbers, select half value. Smallest gap and overlap = Current correction value Gap present Overlap  To confirm again/adjust again Press to select [Execute].
  • Page 44 Setup of Media  to set the correction value. Press to confirm. Current correction value Value to be set To decide a correction value Choose the value that produces the least misalignment of the 2 lines. When wavering between two numbers, select half value. = Current correction value The least misalignment -20 -19 -18 -17 -16 -15 -14 -13 -12 -11 -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 +10 +11 +12 +13 +14 +15 +16 +17 +18 +19 +20...
  • Page 45 Setup of Media  Press to go back to the original screen. For the individual setting method of this setting item and the description, refer to  P. 86"Fully Utilizing the Preset Function" This completes the operation of the [Media Setting] menu.

  • Page 46: Printing

    Printing Setting the Printing-start Location The printing-start location can be set to any location you desire. (It is possible to print even if this settings is not configured.) Note, however, that this setting must be made for each individual page. When the printing of one page finishes, the printing-start location returns to its default value.

  • Page 47: Printing Tests And Normal Cleaning

    Printing Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning Before you carry out actual printing, perform a printing test to ensure no dot drop-out occurs. If dot drop-out occurs, perform cleaning of the print heads (Normal Cleaning). Set test print orientation Note: The factory default setting for test print orientation is "Portrait." When making continuous test prints, it is possible to select print orientation of "Portrait"...
  • Page 48 Printing  Press A test pattern is printed. Dot drop-out Dot displacement  If there is no dot drop-out or dot displacement, press to go back to the original screen. If there is dot drop-out or dot displacement, proceed to step Perform normal cleaning ...

  • Page 49: Getting Ready To Receive Data From A Computer

    Printing Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer and  are completed, get the machine ready to receive the data  P. 18"Loading Media" P. 39"Setup of Media" from a computer. CAUTION Never touch the print head carriage while printing is in progress. The print head carriage moves at high speed.

  • Page 50: Starting Printing

    Printing Starting Printing When the operation of is completed, it is possible to start P. 47"Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer" printing. To print, the following procedure is required Creating printing data Create printing data using application software such as Adobe Illustrator. For information on how to create the data, refer to the documentation of your application software.

  • Page 51: Pausing Or Canceling Printing

    Printing Pausing or Canceling Printing You can pause and cancel printing before it finishes. We do not recommend resuming printing because hori- zontal bands are produced at the place where printing was paused. Procedure  Press during printing. Printing operation is paused. Press again to resume printing.
  • Page 52 Printing  Press to display the screen on the left. Press The media is cut off. Reflective tape Cutter groove The media is fed The media is cut off here. Printed portion 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 for the software RIP you are using.

  • Page 53: Transfer Conditions

    Printing Transfer conditions Recommended transfer conditions (Ink: genuine Roland DG ink compatible with machine) Heat bonded at 200°C for 60 seconds Note: Transfer conditions for materials other than cloth may differ from the above. Other points to remember To ensure stable transfer quality, we recommend waiting for at least 1 hour after printing before transferring.

  • Page 54: Switch Off

    Switch Off! Switch Off Procedure  Switch off the sub power whenever printing is finished. Hold down the sub power switch for one second or longer.  Raise the loading lever and remove the media. When not using the machine, raise the loading lever even if the sub power is on.

  • Page 55: Maintenance: Keeping The Machine In Good Working Order

    Maintenance: Keeping the Machine in Good Working Order Ink Pouch Replacement ..............54 Out-of-ink Warnings ................... 54 Ink Pouch Replacement ................55 Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily ........57 Disposing of Discharged Fluid ..............57 Cleaning ..................... 59 Care and Maintenance of the Print Heads ..........60 When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective ..........61 Medium/Powerful Cleaning ................

  • Page 56: Ink Pouch Replacement

    Ink Pouch Replacement Out-of-ink Warnings P. 55"Ink Pouch Replacement"  If using 4 colors (CMYK) Steadily lit Indicates that the ink pouch/ subtank is currently in use. Flashing Indicates that the ink pouch/ subtank is empty. I ndicates that the ink pouch/subtank is not cur- rently in use.

  • Page 57: Ink Pouch Replacement

    Ink Pouch Replacement Ink Pouch Replacement Precautions regarding Ink pouch replacement  Be sure to replace with a pouch of identical type and color.  Install a pouch in each port. If there is a port that does not have a pouch installed, ink may dry up or air may enter the ink path, resulting in malfunction.
  • Page 58 Ink Pouch Replacement Do not raise an ink pouch holder if there is no ink pouch is installed in it. Doing so may cause air to enter the ink path, resulting in malfunction. It may take some time to restore operation in the event of malfunction.

  • Page 59: Maintenance That Should Be Performed Daily

    Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily Disposing of Discharged Fluid The drain bottle collects discharged fluid. Dispose of collected material before the bottle becomes full. The message shown in the screen on the left appears when a certain amount of discharged fluid has collected in the bottle.
  • Page 60 Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily If it is not possible to check the amount of discharged fluid in the drain bottle Ink may splatter around the inside of the drain bottle making it difficult to check how much discharged fluid the bottle contains.

  • Page 61: Cleaning

    Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily Cleaning WARNING Never use gasoline, alcohol, thinner, or any other flammable material. Doing so may cause fire. Wipe away any ink or grime on the media path and other areas as part of the daily cleaning procedure. Pinch rollers, grit rollers, and the platen are particularly prone to the buildup of grime.

  • Page 62: Care And Maintenance Of The Print Heads

    P. 70"Refreshing Subtanks (REFRESH SUBTANK)"  Note: The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replacement depending on use. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.

  • Page 63: When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective

    When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective Medium/Powerful Cleaning When problems such as dot drop-out are not resolved by normal cleaning ( P. 45"Printing Tests and Normal  ), try the more forceful "medium cleaning." If this still does not resolve the problem, try the even more Cleaning"...

  • Page 64: If Colors Are Uneven

    If Colors are Uneven Mixing the Ink by Shaking the Ink Pouch If ink components precipitate in the ink pouch, colors may be uneven (unevenness in printed colors). If colors are uneven, first remove the ink pouches, and shake them gently. ...
  • Page 65 If Colors are Uneven  Press several times to display the screen shown at left. Press If the message [EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE] is displayed on the screen When the screen on the left is displayed, discard the dis- charged fluid. When you attach the empty drain bottle to the machine again and press , the machine performs the procedure below.

  • Page 66: Maintenance That Should Be Performed More Than Once A Month

     If you use up the cleaning sticks and cleaning liquid used for manual cleaning, purchase new ones from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.  The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replacement depending on use. Purchase them from an authorized dealer or from Roland DG Corp.

  • Page 67: Manual Cleaning

     Never use any implements other than the included cleaning sticks. Cotton swabs or other lint- producing items may damage the print heads. If you use up the cleaning sticks, purchase new ones from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.  Use one cleaning stick per cleaning session. Reusing cleaning sticks may adversely affect printing results.
  • Page 68 Maintenance that Should Be Performed More Than Once a Month  Press  Press  Press , and select "MANUAL." Press  When the screen on the left is displayed, remove the left cover. Screw Hook Left cover Detach the cut rail Press Cut rail Screw...
  • Page 69 Maintenance that Should Be Performed More Than Once a Month  Attach the left cover. The print-head carriage moves to the left side of the machine. Hook Left cover  Remove the left cover.  Remove the right cover. Screw Right cover Hook ...
  • Page 70 Maintenance that Should Be Performed More Than Once a Month  Check that the cut rail has been removed. If you have forgotten to remove the cut rail, close all covers and redo the procedure from the start. If you continue beyond this point while the cut rail is attached, you may damage the print heads.
  • Page 71 Maintenance that Should Be Performed More Than Once a Month  The print-head carriage moves to the right side of the machine, and then the screen shown on the left appears. Remove the left cover.  Attach the cut rail. Press Cut rail Screw...

  • Page 72: Maintenance That Should Be Performed Every Six Months

    Maintenance that Should Be Performed Every Six Months Refreshing Subtanks (REFRESH SUBTANK) Refresh the subtanks once every six months to resolve issues with ink component precipitating in the sub- tanks. If this procedure is not performed once every six months, print quality may be adversely affected, e.g. printed colors may be uneven.
  • Page 73 Maintenance that Should Be Performed Every Six Months  After discarding the discharged fluid, press Precautions regarding subsequent work  Take care not to drop ink pouches.  When working, move the ink pouch holders slowly. Ink may leak if the ink pouch holder is subjected to a strong shock, for example if you let go of it partway through.
  • Page 74 Maintenance that Should Be Performed Every Six Months Finish refreshing the subtanks.  Install all ink pouches in the ink pouch holders. Install the new ink pouches, taking care to use the right color. Raise the stopper. Take care not to crush ink pouches. ...

  • Page 75: When Missing Pixels Etc. Cannot Be Corrected

    When Missing Pixels Etc. Cannot be Corrected When Missing Pixels Etc. Cannot be Corrected Perform the procedure below if ink discharge issues such as dot drop-out are not corrected after performing cleaning using the cleaning function (Normal, Medium, Powerful) or manual cleaning. A large amount of ink will be discharged during this operation.
  • Page 76 When Missing Pixels Etc. Cannot be Corrected  When the screen on the left is displayed, remove the drain bottle and discard the discharged fluid. CAUTION The discharged fluid must be discarded at this stage. A large amount of ink will be discharged during this operation.
  • Page 77 The print head surface (nozzle surface) is a very delicate mechanism, so work must be performed carefully and cautiously. This procedure is a temporary measure. Depending on symptoms, it may damage normal areas and cause symptoms to worsen. For more information, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Procedure ...

  • Page 78: Replacing Consumable Parts

    The wiper is a component that is used when cleaning the print heads. When the screen shown below is dis- played on the display screen, it is time for replacement. Replace it with a new item. For information about purchasing wipers, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions above, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
  • Page 79 Replacing Consumable Parts  Remove the right cover. Screw Right cover Hook  Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity.  Preparations are complete when this screen appears. Replace the wiper.  Detach the old wiper. Tweezers Pull up and out.
  • Page 80 Replacing Consumable Parts  Insert a new wiper. Place the inclined end on the back side. If the wiper is installed round the wrong way, appropriate clean- ing will not be possible. Place the inclined end on the back side. ...

  • Page 81: Replacing The Felt Wiper

    The felt wiper is a part used for cleaning the print heads. When the screen shown below is displayed on the display screen, it is time for replacement. Replace it with a new item. For information about purchasing felt wipers, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. CAUTION Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions above, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
  • Page 82 Replacing Consumable Parts  Remove the right cover. Screw Right cover Hook  Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity.  Preparations are complete when this screen appears. Replace the felt wiper  Detach the old felt wiper. Tweezers (included) Pull up and out.
  • Page 83 Replacing Consumable Parts  Insert a new felt wiper.  Attach the hook. Always attach the wiper to the hook. Failure to do so may result in dot drop-out or other problems. Hook Reattach the right cover, and exit the felt wiper replacement menu. ...

  • Page 84: 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 instructions above, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions. Failure to observe these precautions may cause the machine to move sud- denly, resulting in injury.
  • Page 85 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 ② ② it out in the direction of the arrow. When doing this, do not pull it back toward you. ①...

  • Page 86: 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 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 87: Advanced Functions

    Advanced Functions Fully Utilizing the Preset Function............86 Saving Various Settings as a Name Assigned Preset ........ 86 Loading a Saved Preset ................87 Fully Utilizing the Correction Function ..........88 Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing........88 Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely .......89 Alleviating Horizontal Bands (Feed Correction Function) ......

  • Page 88: Fully Utilizing The Preset Function

    Fully Utilizing the Preset Function Saving Various Settings as a Name Assigned Preset Procedure  Press  Press to display the screen on the left. Press , then  Press  Press to select one option from NAME1 to NAME8. Press to confirm.

  • Page 89: Loading A Saved Preset

    Fully Utilizing the Preset Function [ADJUST BI-DIR SIMPLE SETTING]  P. 88"Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing" [ADJUST BI-DIR DETAIL SETTING]  P. 89"Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely" [CALIBRATION]  P. 89"Alleviating Horizontal Bands (Feed Correc- tion Function)" [SHEET TYPE], [SHEET WIDTH], [SHEET POS.] ...

  • Page 90: Fully Utilizing The Correction Function

    Fully Utilizing the Correction Function Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown at left. Press  Press A test pattern is printed. When printing ends, press , and then press ...

  • Page 91: 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 instructions on how to perform the work, refer to  P.
  • Page 92 Fully Utilizing the Correction Function Description The movement distance of the media changes subtly depending on the media's thickness. When the move- ment distance becomes discrepant, horizontal stripes are more likely to occur during printing. We recommend making correction to match the media you are using. Repeat the process of printing a test pattern and entering a correction value several times to find the optimal value.

  • Page 93: 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 to display the screen shown at left. Press  When the screen on the left is displayed, open the front cover.

  • Page 94: Using Transparent Media

    Accommodating Different Media Types and Conditions Using Transparent Media Set media type to "CLEAR."  Raise the loading lever.  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown at left. Press twice.  Press to select "CLEAR." Press to confirm.
  • Page 95 Accommodating Different Media Types and Conditions The print-head carriage moves to the currently set position, and then the screen shown on the left appears.  Open the front cover.  Press to move the Base point mark print-head carriage (base point mark) to the right edge of the media.

  • Page 96: Using Hard-To-Dry Media

    Accommodating Different Media Types and Conditions Using Hard-to-dry Media Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown at left. Press  Press several times to display the screen shown at left. Press  Press to select a value. Larger values cause the media to move more slowly, enabling you to extend the drying time accordingly.

  • Page 97: Changing The Range Of Print-Head Carriage Movement

    Accommodating Different Media Types and Conditions  Press to select a value. 0%–100% When the media is flimsy and cannot move smoothly, decreasing this value (reducing the suction force) may resolve the problem. AUTO The strongest suction force will always be used. Press to confirm.

  • Page 98: Expanding The Printing Area By Reducing The Margins

    Accommodating Different Media Types and Conditions  Press to select a setting. SHEET "SHEET" matches the range of print-head carriage movement to the width of the media. "OFF" matches the range of print-head carriage movement to the printing data. Movement is limited to the minimum amount necessary, and this can be expected to yield the fastest printing.

  • Page 99: Preventing Soiling Of The Media And Dot Drop-Out

    Accommodating Different Media Types and Conditions Description This makes the setting for distance from the left or right media clamp to the corresponding left or right edge of the printing area. You can select either "5 mm," "10 mm," or "25 mm." Setting this to "5 mm" lets you expand the printing area.

  • Page 100: Using Sticky Media

    Accommodating Different Media Types and Conditions Description In the following cases, ink tends to collect on the surface of the print heads. Under some conditions, this ink may be transferred to the media or cause dot drop-out.  When you use media prone to buildup of static electricity. ...

  • Page 101: Printing With Crop Marks

    RIP you are using. Alignment marks and symbols drawn using a graphics software cannot be used as crop marks. When using Roland VersaWorks, the crop marks are printed as shown in the figure. Crop mark...

  • Page 102: Using The Media Take-Up System

    Using the Media Take-up System Using the Media Take-up System Note: The media take-up system ("take-up system") is an optional item. Note: In this manual, instructions for loading media assume that the TUC-3 will be used. (From P. 25"Load a paper tube onto the take-up system, and switch on the take-up system power." to P. 31"Secure ...

  • Page 103: To Administrators

    To Administrators Printing Operation Management ............102 Printing a System Report ................. 102 Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out (Only When 8 Colors are Selected) ....................102 Displaying the Amount of Media Remaining ..........103 Making Sure to Verify the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed ..................

  • Page 104: Printing Operation Management

    Printing Operation Management Printing a System Report This prints system information, including a list of setting values. Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown on the left. Press  Press several times to display the screen shown on the left.

  • Page 105: Displaying The Amount Of Media Remaining

    Printing 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 an ink pouch, wait until printing ends or press to pause printing.

  • Page 106: Making Sure To Verify The Setting For The Amount Remaining Every Time The Media Is Changed

    Printing Operation Management Making Sure to Verify the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed Set the machine to display every time media is changed. Procedure  Press  Press to display the screen on the left. Press ...
  • Page 107 Printing Operation Management Description You use this when you want to make a record of the remaining length of the media now in use. Printing the amount of media remaining before you change the media enables you to refer to the printed record and use the value to make the setting for the remaining amount the next time you use the media.

  • Page 108: System Management Of Machine

    System Management of Machine Setting Menu Language and 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.  Press to select the display (menu) language.

  • Page 109: Viewing Information About The System Of This Machine

    System Management of Machine Viewing Information about the System of This Machine Note: For information on how to set up a network, refer to “Setup Guide. ” Procedure  Press  Press several times to display the screen shown on the left. You can view the following information: [MODEL]: Model name [SERIAL NO.]: Serial number...

  • Page 110: Returning All Settings To Their Factory Default Values

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

  • Page 111: Changing Installation Location

    Changing Installation Location Before changing the installation location of the machine, consult your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Roland service technician will move the machine and make adjustments afterwards. Note: The feed adjuster must be adjusted after the machine has been moved, even if it has only been moved...

  • Page 113: Read This Chapter Whenever You Face A Problem (Faq)

    Read this Chapter Whenever you Face a Problem (FAQ) Attractive Printing is Impossible ............112 Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes ....... 112 Colors Are Unstable or Uneven..............113 The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed ..........114 Color Mixing Occurs ................. 114 Media Jam Occurs! ................

  • Page 114: Attractive Printing Is Impossible

    Attractive Printing is Impossible Printed 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 head cleaning. P. 45"Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning" P.

  • Page 115: Colors Are Unstable Or Uneven

    Attractive Printing is Impossible Are the ink pouches installed appropriately? If an ink pouch is not installed appropriately, printing results may be adversely affected. P. 86"Fully Utilizing the Preset Function"  Colors Are Unstable or Uneven Are the settings for the [PRESET] menu item appropriate? If the settings selected with the [PRESET] menu item are not suitable for the type of media, printing results may be adversely affected.

  • Page 116: The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed

    In the event you install an ink pouch of the wrong color, refresh the subtanks. If this fails to resolve issues with color mixing, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. P. 70"Refreshing Subtanks (REFRESH SUBTANK)"...

  • Page 117: Media Jam Occurs

    Media Jam Occurs! The Media has Jammed 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. 124"[MOTOR ERROR TURN POWER OFF]"  Are the grit rollers dirty? Check to make sure the grit rollers are free of buildup of foreign material such as media scraps.

  • Page 118: 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 printing results, contact with the media by the print heads, misaligned positioning, or media jams. Take action as follows. Media Wrinkles or Shrinks Are the media clamps mounted? When you're performing printing, be sure to attach the media clamps.

  • Page 119: Media Feed Is Not Smooth

    Media Feed is Not Smooth Is the media too thick? Media that is too thick may not only cause unstable feed, but may scrape the print heads, resulting in malfunc- tion. Never use such media. Media Feed Is Not Smooth Are the grit rollers dirty? Check to make sure the grit rollers are free of buildup of foreign material such as media scraps.

  • Page 120: Why Has The Print-Head Carriage Stopped Moving

    Try switching off the main power, then again switching on the main power, followed by the sub power. If the Print Heads Still Do Not Move If the print heads still do not move, carry out the following emergency response measure, then contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us. Procedure ...
  • Page 121 Why Has the Print-head Carriage Stopped Moving?  Gently move the print-head carriage to the home 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 122: Other Problems

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

  • Page 123: Cannot Cut Off The Media

    Other Problems In both cases, the error can be resolved by replacing the ink pouch with a new one. If there is print data that has not yet been printed remaining in the machine, printing resumes. If there is unsent print data in the computer, printing resumes when the data is resent.

  • Page 124: A Message Appears

    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 ■ 5 ■ 6 ■ 7 ■ 8 ■] Ink has run out.

  • Page 125: An Error Message Appears

    Note the number displayed on the display screen, then switch off the sub power. After you switch off the power, inform your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or Roland Corp. of the number that appeared on the display. [SHEET TOO SMALL CONTINUE?]...
  • Page 126  The machine ran out of ink Operation cannot be continued. Switch off the sub power. After you switch off the power, contact the autho- rized Roland DG Corp. dealer where you purchased the machine or Roland Corp. [AVOIDING DRY-UP TURN POWER OFF] The print heads were forced to the home position to prevent them from drying out.
  • Page 127 [WRONG HEAD IS INSTALLED] An unusable print head has been installed. Operation cannot be continued. After you switch off the sub power, contact the authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer where you purchased the machine or Roland Corp. [CANCELED FOR MOTOR PROTECTION] Either of the following menu items is to be started in a row within 10 minutes: ...

  • Page 129: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Printing Area ................128 Maximum Printing Area and Margins ........128 Maximum Printing Area When Using Crop Marks ....129 The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing ...129 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ..130 Specifications ................131...

  • Page 130: Printing Area

    Printing Area Maximum Printing Area and Margins Maximum 1615 mm (63.6 in.) Trailing edge of media Media 90 mm Media clamps Media clamps Maximum printing area Left margin (*1) Right margin (*1)(*2) Maximum 200,000 mm (7,874 in.) 75 mm Leading edge of media Origin of printing coordinates 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 131: 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 when crop marks are not used by an amount equal to the crop marks. 12.5 mm 12.5 mm 10 mm 10 mm Printing area 10 mm 10 mm 12.5 mm 12.5 mm Maximum Crop mark printing 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 below.

  • Page 132: 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 maintenance, servicing, or support. Never peel off the label. Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the require- ments for voltage, frequency, and amperage given here. Side of machine...

  • Page 133: Specifications

    During standby 49 dB (A) or less 2,650 mm (W) x 795 mm (D) x 1,600 mm (H) Dimensions (with stand) (104.4 (W) x 31.3 (D) x 63 (H) in.) Weight (with stand) 160 kg (353 lbs) Temperature: 18 to 25 °C (64.4 to 77 °F), humidity: 35 to 65 %RH Power on (non-condensing) Environment Temperature: 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F), humidity: 20 to 80 %RH Power off (non-condensing) Exclusive stands, power cord, media clamps, media holder, replace- Accessories ment blades for separating knife, User's Manual, etc. 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. 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.  Excluding expansion/contraction of the media  All corrections or adjustment function of this machine have been made properly.  Print travel: 1 m...
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