Roland FJ-50, FJ-40 User Manual
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USER'S MANUAL
* This User's Manual is intended for FJ-50 and FJ-40.
Thank you very much for purchasing the FJ-50/40.
• To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this
product's performance, please be sure to read through this manual
completely and store it in a safe location.
• Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in part, of this
manual is prohibited.
• The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this
product are subject to change without notice.
• The operation 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.
For the USA
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void
the users authority to operate this equipment.
The I/O cables between this equipment and the computing
device must be shielded.
NOTICE
Grounding Instructions
Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Check with qualified electrician or service personnel if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in
doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s
plug.
Repair or replace damaged or worn out cord immediately.
For Canada
CLASS A NOTICE
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
CLASSE A AVIS
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.
ROLAND DG CORPORATION
1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN 431-2103
MODEL NAME : See the MODEL given on the rating plate.
RELEVANT DIRECTIVE : EC MACHINERY DIRECTIVE (89/392/EEC)
EC LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE (73/23/EEC)
EC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE (89/336/EEC)
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Table of Contents
To Ensure Safe Use ....................................... 2
About the Labels Affixed to the Unit
...... 4
3 Maintenance ....................................................... 36
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ......... 5
À propos des étiquettes collées sur l'appareil
1 Introduction............................................................ 9
1-1 Checking Accessories........................................... 9
1-2 Part Names .......................................................... 10
Operation Panel .................................................. 10
Front View ............................................................ 11
Rear View............................................................. 11
Inside the Front Cover ....................................... 11
1-3 Setting Up and Connection ............................... 12
Setting Up ............................................................ 12
Connection ........................................................... 13
2 Basic Operation ............................................... 15
2-1 Attach the Drain Bottle ....................................... 15
2-2 Installing Ink Cartridges ..................................... 16
2-3 Powerup ............................................................... 18
2-4 Loading the Material........................................... 19
Loading Roll Material ......................................... 19
Loading Sheet Material ...................................... 21
2-5 Printing Test......................................................... 22
2-6 Printing ................................................................. 23
Downloading Printing Data ................................ 23
Setting the Printing Mode .................................. 25
Printing at the Desired Location ....................... 26
Making Corrections for Printing ........................ 29
2-7 Ending Printing Operations ............................... 31
Remove the Material .......................................... 31
Separating the Printed Portion ......................... 31
2-8 When Not in Use... ......................................... 32
Power Off in Daily Operation ............................ 33
When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period
2-9 Other Functions .................................................. 34
Performing Overprinting .................................... 34
Setting the Page Margins .................................. 35
... .......... 33
.... 8
4 User's Reference ............................................ 45
3-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges ............................ 36
3-2 Remaining Ink ..................................................... 38
3-3 Cleaning the Printing Heads ............................. 38
3-4 Changing the Type of Ink .................................. 40
3-5 How to Replace the Separating Knife ............. 41
3-6 Cleaning ............................................................... 42
3-7 When Moving the Unit... ................................. 43
4-1 Materials ............................................................... 45
Conditions for Usable Materials ....................... 45
Acceptable material widths ............................... 45
Adjusting the Height of the Printing Head
4-2
4-3 Printing Area ........................................................ 46
4-4 Display Menus Flowchart .................................. 47
Description of Keys and Display Menus
4-5
Description of Keys ............................................ 50
Description of Menus ......................................... 52
4-6 What to Do If... .................................................... 55
What to Do If... .................................................... 55
Messages ............................................................. 60
Error Messages ................................................... 61
4-7 Specifications ....................................................... 62
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Windows® is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Macintosh is a registered trademark or trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. in the USA and other countries.
COLORCHOICE® is a registered in the U.S. Patent Office.
Copyright © 1998 ROLAND DG CORPORATION
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To Ensure Safe Use
About and Notices
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or
pets.
About the Symbols
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings. The specific meaning of
the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. The symbol at left means
"danger of electrocution."
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The
specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. The
symbol at left means the unit must never be disassembled.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must
be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. The symbol at left means the
power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
Do not disassemble, repair, or
modify.
Doing so may lead to fire or abnormal
operation resulting in injury.
Ground the unit with the ground
wire.
Failure to do so may result in risk of
electrical shock in the even of a mechanical
problem.
Use only with a power supply of the
same rating as indicated on the unit.
Use with any other power supply may lead
to fire or electrocution.
Do not use while in an abnormal
state (i.e., emitting smoke, burning
odor, unusual noise, or the like).
Doing so may result in fire or electrical
shock.
Immediately switch off first the sub power,
then the main power, unplug the power cord
from the electrical outlet, and contact your
authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or
service center.
Do not use with a damaged power
cord or plug, or with a loose
electrical outlet.
Use with any other
power supply may
lead to fire or
electrocution.
When not in use for extended
periods, unplug the power cord from
the electrical outlet.
Failure to do so may
result in danger of
shock, electrocution,
or fire due to
deterioration of the
electrical insulation.
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Do not injure or modify the electrical
power cord, nor subject it to
excessive bends, twists, pulls,
binding, or pinching, nor place any
object of weight on it.
Doing so may
damage the
electrical power
cord, leading to
electrocution or
fire.
When unplugging the electrical
power cord from the power outlet,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
Unplugging by pulling the cord may damage
it, leading to fire or electrocution.
Do not attempt to unplug the power
cord with wet hands.
Doing so may
result in electrical
shock.
Unpacking, installation, and moving
must be carried out by two or more
persons.
Failure to do so
may result in
falling of the
unit, leading to
injury.
Install in a level and stable location.
Otherwise the unit may tip over and cause
injury.
Do not allow liquids, metal objects
or flammables inside the machine.
Such materials
can cause fire.
Use the joining screws to secure the
unit to the stand.
Failure to do so
may result in
falling of the unit,
leading to injury.
Use care to avoid pinching the
fingers when placing the unit on the
stand.
Doing so may
result in injury.
Roll material must be placed at a
predetermined shaft position.
Failure to do so may
result in falling of the
roll, leading to injury.
Do not touch the tip of the
separating knife with your fingers.
Doing so may result in injury.
Release the caster locks for the
stand before attempting to move.
Otherwise the unit may tip over and cause
injury.
Make sure the power to the unit is
off before attempting to replace the
separating knife.
Doing so may result in injury.
3
Do not place hands within the space
to the front of the unit while in
operation.
Doing so may result in injury.
If ink contacts the eyes, flush
immediately with water.
Store ink cartridges out of the reach
of children.
About the Labels Affixed to the Unit
These labels are affixed to the body of this product.
The following figure describes the location and
content of these messages.
Model name
Rating label
Use a rated power supply.
Do not place hands within
the space to the front of
the unit while in operation.
Ink cartridge
Do not dismantle the cartridge.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not store the cartridge in high or freezing temperatures.
In addition to the and symbols, the symbols shown below are also used.
NOTICE
: Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use.
: Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use.
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Pour utiliser en toute sécurité
Avis sur les avertissements
Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de décès ou de blessure grave en
cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.
Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de blessure ou de dommage
matériel en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.
* Par dommage matériel, il est entendu dommage ou tout autre effet
indésirable sur la maison, tous les meubles et même les animaux
domestiques.
À propos des symboles
Le symbole attire l'attention de l'utilisateur sur les instructions importantes ou les
avertissements. Le sens précis du symbole est déterminé par le dessin à l'intérieur du triangle.
Le symbole à gauche signifie "danger d'électrocution".
Le symbole avertit l'utilisateur de ce qu'il ne doit pas faire, ce qui est interdit. La chose
spécifique à ne pas faire est indiquée par le dessin à l'intérieur du cercle. Le symbole à
gauche signifie que l'appareil ne doit jamais être démonté.
Le symbole prévient l'utilisateur sur ce qu'il doit faire. La chose spécifique à faire est
indiquée par le dessin à l'intérieur du cercle. Le symbole à gauche signifie que le fil électrique
doit être débranché de la prise.
Ne pas démonter, réparer ou
modifier.
Le non-respect de cette consigne pourrait
causer un incendie ou provoquer des
opérations anormales entraînant des
blessures.
Mettre l'appareil à la masse avec une
prise de terre.
Le non-respect de cette consigne pourrait
entraîner des décharges électriques en
cas de problème mécanique.
Utiliser seulement avec une
alimentation de mêmes
caractéristiques électriques que
celles indiquées sur l'appareil.
Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait
provoquer un incendie ou une
électrocution.
Ne pas utiliser si l'appareil est dans
un état anormal (c'est-à-dire s'il y a
émission de fumée, odeur de brûlé,
bruit inhabituel etc.).
Le non-respect de cette consigne pourrait
provoquer un incendie ou des décharges
électriques.
Couper immédiatement l'alimentation
secondaire et ensuite l'alimentation
principale. Débranchez le fil électrique et
contacter votre revendeur ou votre centre
de service de la société Roland DG
autorisé.
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Ne pas utiliser avec une fiche ou un
fil électrique endommagé ou avec
une prise mal fixée.
Une négligence à
ce niveau pourrait
provoquer un
incendie ou une
électrocution.
Débrancher le fil lorsque l'appareil
reste inutilisé pendant une longue
période.
Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait
provoquer des décharges électriques,
une électrocution ou
un incendie dû à une
détérioration de
l'isolation électrique.
Ne pas endommager ou modifier le
fil électrique. Ne pas le plier, le
tordre, l'étirer, l'attacher ou le serrer
de façon excessive. Ne pas mettre
d'objet ou de poids dessus.
Une négligence à
ce niveau pourrait
endommager le fil
électrique ce qui
risquerait de
provoquer une
électrocution ou un
incendie.
Ne pas essayer de débrancher le fil
avec des mains mouillées.
Une négligence à
ce niveau pourrait
provoquer des
décharges
électriques.
Le déballage, l'installation et le
déplacement de l'appareil doivent
être effectués par deux personnes
ou plus.
Le non-respect de cette consigne pourrait
causer des défauts dans l'appareil
entraînant des blessures.
Saisir la fiche et non le fil électrique
lorsque vous débranchez.
Débrancher en tirant sur le fil pourrait
l'endommager et risquer de provoquer un
incendie ou une électrocution.
Ne pas introduire de liquide, d'objet
métallique ou inflammable dans
l'appareil.
Ce genre de
matériel peut
provoquer un
incendie.
Utiliser les vis fournies pour bien
fixer l'appareil sur le support.
Le non-respect de
cette consigne
pourrait causer des
défauts dans
l'appareil entraînant
des blessures.
Installer dans un endroit stable et de
niveau.
Sinon l'appareil pourrait se renverser et
provoquer des blessures.
Manipuler avec précaution pour
éviter de se coincer les doigts lors
de l'installation de l'appareil sur le
support.
Une négligence à
ce niveau pourrait
provoquer des
blessures.
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Le rouleau doit être placé quand la
barre est en position adéquate.
Une négligence à ce
niveau pourrait
provoquer la chute du
rouleau et causer des
blessures.
Débloquer le mécanisme d'arrêt des
roulettes du support avant de le
déplacer.
Sinon l'appareil pourrait se renverser et
provoquer des blessures.
Ne pas toucher le bout de la lame
séparatrice avec les doigts.
Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait
provoquer des blessures.
Ne pas mettre les mains dans
l'espace du devant quand l'appareil
est en marche.
Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait
provoquer des blessures.
S'assurer que l'appareil est hors
tension avant d'essayer de
remplacer la lame séparatrice.
Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait
provoquer des blessures.
Si de l'encre entre en contact avec
les yeux, rincer immédiatement à
l'eau.
Ranger les cartouches d'encre hors
de portée des enfants.
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À propos des étiquettes collées sur l'appareil
Ces étiquettes sont collées à l'extérieur de l'appareil.
Les dessins suivants indiquent l'endroit et le contenu des messages.
Nom du modèle
Étiquette des caractéristiques électriques
Utiliser l'alimentation appropriée
Ne pas mettre les mains
dans l'espace devant
l'élément quand celui-ci
est en marche.
la cartouche d'encre
Ne pas démonter la cartouche.
Conserver hors de la portée des enfants.
Ne pas emmagasiner á das températures hautes ou
basses.
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1 Introduction
1 Introduction
* In this manual, sections that explain commons points for the FJ-50/40 use only illustrations of the FJ-50. Some details of the FJ-40
differ from the figure.
1-1 Checking Accessories
Check the following to make sure that you received all the items that were shipped along with the unit.
Power cord: 1 Drain bottle: 1
Roland COLORCHOICE
separating knife: 1
Cleaning kit: 1
CD-ROM: 1
Drain-bottle cap: 1 Screws: 2
®
User’s manual: 1Replacement blade for
Roland COLORCHOICE
installation guide: 1
®
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1 Introduction
1-2 Part Names
NOTICE
If you will leave the printing head being uncapped for a long time (for example, open the front cover while
printing is made on the middle of platen), printing heads may get clogging and, in some case it results unrecoverable damage to the printing head.
Do not touch the Y rail or the inner side of the right cover.
Touching the area shown may cause the fingers to be soiled by grease or ink, and may result in diminished
image quality.
Entire Y-rail portion
Do not put hands inside
Operation Panel
For more information about the keys, take a look at "4-5 Description of Keys and Display Menus".
Display
This show the various setting menus,
and messages.
[SHEET CUT] key
[CLEANING] key
[PRINT QUALITY] key
SETUP LED
[SETUP] key
PAUSE LED
[PAUSE] key
BASE POINT LED
[BASE POINT] key
POWER LED
[POWER] key
( [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] )
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[ENTER] keyArrow key
[MENU] key
BUSY LED
This flashes while data is being received from the host computer.
1 Introduction
Front View
Sheet Loading Lever
Front cover
If the cover is opened while the printing, it will
execute an emergency stop.
Drain bottle
Operation panel
Ink cartridge ports
Parallel (Centronics) Connector
Inside the Front Cover
Carriage
* When not printing, this stays inside the cover.
Platen
Rear View
Main power switch
Power Connector
Print-start line
Knife guide
Guide lines
Grit roller Pinch roller
Reflective tape
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1 Introduction
1-3 Setting Up and Connection
Setting up
NOTICE
Unpacking, installation, and moving
must be carried out by two or more
persons.
Failure to do so
may result in
falling of the
unit, leading to
injury.
Be sure to install the drain bottle before switching on the power.
Never install the unit in any of the following situations, as it could result in breakdown or faulty operation:
Places where the installation surface is unstable or not level.
Places with excessive electrical noise.
Places with excessive humidity or dust.
Places with poor ventilation, because the FJ-50/40 generates considerable heat during operation.
Places with excessive vibration.
Places exposed to strong illumination or direct sunlight.
Never step or stand on the stand legs, as doing so may damage them.
Do not place objects on the unit, as doing so may result in breakdown.
Install in a level and stable location.
Otherwise the unit may tip over and cause
injury.
For an explanation of how to assemble the unit and the stand (PNS-50/40), refer to the “ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS” included with
the stand.
When using the unit while mounted on a stand, be sure to ensure a sufficient amount of installation space for the unit. The required
installation spaces for each model are listed below.
FJ-50: 2247 mm (88-1/2") wide, 736 mm (29") depth, and 1251 mm (49-5/16") high
FJ-40: 2022 mm (79-5/8") wide, 736 mm (29") depth, and 1251 mm (49-5/16") high
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Connection
1 Introduction
NOTICE
Rear View
Use only with a power supply of the
same rating as indicated on the unit.
Use with any other power supply may lead
to fire or electrocution.
Before connecting the cable, make sure the computer's power and the FJ-50/40's main power switch are
switched off.
Securely connect the power cord, computer I/O cable and so on so that they will not be unplugged and cause
failure during operation. Doing so may lead to faulty operation or breakdown.
Arrange the power cord and interface connection cable to prevent tripping when moving around the unit.
Ground the unit with the ground
wire.
Failure to do so may result in risk of
electrical shock in the even of a mechanical
problem
Power connector
Power outlet
Parallel
(Centronics)
Connector
Power Connector
For IBM PC or PC compatibles
Parallel connector
Secure the cable in place with the clips.
Power cord
Parallel connector
Parallel interface cable
* Cables are available separately. One which you are sure matches the model of computer being used should be selected.
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1 Introduction
For Macintosh
Parallel connector
Secure the cable in place with the clips.
Parallel card for
Macintosh (optional)
Parallel interface cable
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2 Basic Operation
2 Basic Operation
2-1 Attach the Drain Bottle
The tube plug and the cap for the drain bottle will be needed if you must repackage the product. Please do not throw them away.
Detach the tube plug from the tube tips protruding
1
from the bottom surface of the right-hand side of the
unit.
Tube
Tube plug
Remove the cap for the drain bottle and attach the drain bottle to the unit by screwing
3
it on in the direction of the arrow. Line up the threads on the drain bottle with the
threads on the unit, and screw on the bottle without applying excessive force.
Leave this mounted unless transporting the main unit, or when it is full. Under normal
use, only a small amount of ink should collect in this bottle.
2
Pass the tube through the hole in the drain-bottle
mounting cap and align with the threaded hole.
Tighten the included screws.
Drain-bottle cap
Drain bottle
Dispose of ink in the drain bottle as described below.
Discard any ink that has collected in the drain bottle and cap the bottle securely.
If any ink gets on your hands or clothing, wash it off as soon as possible. Ink stains may become difficult to remove
if allowed to stand.
Press the [POWER] key to switch off the power.
1
The POWER LED goes out
2
Remove the drain bottle
and attach the tube plug to
the tube tips instead.
Drain bottle
Tube plug
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2 Basic Operation
Put a water-absorbent, combustible material such as a
3
paper or cloth into the plastic bag, and soak up the ink.
Combustible
material such as a
paper or cloth
Close the plastic bag,
4
and dispose of it as
combustible rubbish.
2-2 Installing Ink Cartridges
Incineration Combustibles
NOTICE
Store ink cartridges out of the reach
of children.
Do not remove any ink cartridges except when shipping the FJ-50/40.
If ink runs out, replace immediately with an ink cartridge designed especially for the FJ-50/40 (see "3-1
Replacing the Ink Cartridges"). Do not attempt to refill and reuse an empty ink cartridge.
If an ink cartridge is removed, replace it immediately with a new one.
Do not attempt to disassemble an ink cartridge.
Unused ink cartridges should be stored unopened at a temperature of -20°C (-4°F) to 40°C (104°F).
If an ink cartridge is dropped, the shock due to the fall may damage the ink cartridge and make it unusable.
If ink contacts the eyes, flush
immediately with water.
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- If any ink gets on your hands or clothing, wash it off as soon as possible. Ink stains may become difficult to remove
if allowed to stand.
- Once an ink cartridge has been installed, do not remove it until the ink has been used up. Frequent insertion and
removal may allow air to enter the ink tube and result in a drop in printing quality due to dot drop-out or the like.
2 Basic Operation
Insert ink cartridges into the ink-cartridge ports. Insert it firmly, as far as it will go.
Ink cartridge ports
PIGMENT = pigment ink DYE = dye ink
When inserting the cartridge, make sure that it is
inserted into the correct slot for that color.
PIGMENT CMYKLcLm (Pigment ink : cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan, and light magenta)
PIGMENT
Black
PIGMENT
Cyan
PIGMENT
Magenta
PIGMENT
Light cyan
PIGMENT
Light magenta
PIGMENT
Yellow
PIGMENT CMYKOrGr (Pigment ink : cyan, magenta, yellow, black, orange, and green)
PIGMENT
Black
PIGMENT
Cyan
PIGMENT
Magenta
PIGMENT
Orange
PIGMENT
Green
PIGMENT
Yellow
DYE CMYKLcLm (Dye ink : cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan, and light magenta)
DYE
Black
DYE
Cyan
DYE
Magenta
DYE
Light cyan
DYE
Light magenta
DYE
Yellow
When the power is turned on for the first time, or turned on after removing the ink, the system will execute ink fill.
This operation takes several minutes.
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2 Basic Operation
2-3 Powerup
Be sure to mount the drain bottle before turning on the power. Refer to section "2-1 Attach the Drain Bottle".
When using for the first time turn on the main power switch on the
1
rear of the unit.
* Leave the main power switch on, and turn the power off and on in
daily use with the sub power switch.
Press the [POWER] key on the operation panel.
2
The POWER LED lights up
When the power is turned on for the first
time, or turned on after removing the ink
The POWER LED lights up
Roland FJ-50
Ver.1.00
Roland FJ-50
UNKNOWN INK TYPE
SELECT INK TYPE
PIG.CMYKLcLm
PIG. CMYKLcLm/PIG. CMYKOrGr/DYE CMYKLcLm
INSTALL
DRAIN TANK
No ink is filled.
Select the installed ink type and
press the [ENTER] key.
Attach the drain tank, and
press the [ENTER] key.
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NOW FILLING INK
The system will execute ink fill.
This operation takes several minutes.
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