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FJ-500 FJ-400
*
USER'S MANUAL
* This User's Manual is intended for FJ-500 and FJ-400.
Thank you very much for purchasing the FJ-500/400.
• 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.
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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.
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Table of Contents
To Ensure Safe Use ..........................................2
About the Labels Affixed to the
Unit............................................................. 4
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ................... 5
À propos des étiquettes collées
sur l'appareil ........................................ 8
1 Introduction
1-1 Part Names .........................................................9
Front View.................................................. 10
Rear View ..................................................10
Side View................................................... 11
Inside the Front Cover ................................ 11
Operation Panel ..........................................12
1-2 Making the Connections .................................. 13
Connecting the Power Cord........................13
Connecting the Cable ................................. 14
When You're Finished Making the
Connections ................................................ 15
2-7 When Not in Use... ........................................... 38
Power Off in Daily Operation .................... 39
When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period... 39
3 Maintenance
3-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges............................40
3-2 Checking the Remaining Ink Level..................42
3-3 Cleaning the Printing Heads.............................42
If Drop-out Persists Even After Carrying Out
Cleaning Several Times.............................. 43
If Performing Cleaning Several Times at the
[POWERFUL] Menu Does Not Correct the
Drop-out Problem .......................................44
Using the Cleaning Kit to Clean the Printing
Heads .......................................................... 44
3-4 Changing the Type of Ink................................. 55
3-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink............................ 57
3-6 How to Replace the Separating Knife .............. 58
3-7 Cleaning ........................................................... 60
3-8 When Moving the Unit.....................................61
2 Basic Operation
2-1 Installing Ink Cartridges................................... 16
Turn Over the Plate.....................................18
Install the Ink Cartridges ............................19
2-2 Powerup............................................................ 20
2-3 Loading the Material ........................................ 21
Loading Roll Material ................................ 21
Loading Sheet Material .............................. 23
2-4 Test Printing ..................................................... 25
2-5 Printing ............................................................. 26
About Roland COLORCHOICE®.............. 26
Downloading Printing Data ........................26
Setting the Printing Mode........................... 29
Printing at the Desired Location................. 31
Making Corrections for Printing ................ 35
2-6 Ending Printing Operations.............................. 37
Remove the Material .................................. 37
Separating the Printed Portion.................... 37
4 User's Reference
4-1 Materials........................................................... 63
Conditions for Usable Materials................. 63
Acceptable Material Widths ....................... 63
4-2 Adjusting the Height of the Printing Head....... 63
4-3 Printing Area .................................................... 65
4-4 Display Menus Flowchart ................................66
4-5 Description of Keys and Display Menus ......... 70
Description of Keys ....................................70
Description of Menus .................................72
4-6 Network Connection ........................................ 75
How to View the Manuals (PDF Files) ...... 75
Setup ........................................................... 76
4-7 What to Do If... ................................................ 82
What to Do If.............................................. 82
Messages.....................................................90
4-8 Specifications ................................................... 92
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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.
Adobe, PostScript and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Netscape and Netscape Navigator are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
COLORCHOICE® is a registered in the U.S. Patent Office.
Other company names and product name are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Copyright © 2000 Roland DG Corporation
http://www.rolanddg.com/
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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 four or more
persons.
Otherwise the machine or the stand may
fall, resulting in injury.
(The total weight
of the package is
166 kg (365.9 lb.)
for the FJ-500 and
154 kg (339.5 lb.)
for the FJ-400.)
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.
Load roll material at the proper
position.
Otherwise the roll may
fall, resulting in 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.
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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.
When closing the front cover, be
careful not to pinch your fingers.
Doing so may result in injury .
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.
When closing the
front cover, be
careful not to pinch
your fingers.
Do not place hands
within the space to
the front of the unit
while in operation.
Ink cartridge
Model name
Rating label
Use a rated power
supply .
In addition to the and symbols, the symbols shown below are also used.
NOTICE
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: Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use.
: Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use.
Do not dismantle the
cartridge.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not store the cartridge in
high or freezing
temperatures.
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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 quatre personnes
ou plus.
Le non-respect de cette consigne pourrait
causer des défauts dans l’appareil
entraînant des blessures.
(Le poids total
de la boîte
emballée est
166 kg [FJ-500]
ou
154 kg [FJ-400].)
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 à une
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.
Manipuler avec précaution pour
éviter de se coincer les doigts lors
de la fermeture du couvercle de
devant.
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.
Manipuler avec
précaution pour
éviter de se coincer
les doigts lors de la
fermeture du
couvercle de devant.
Ne pas mettre les
mains dans l'espace
devant l'élément
quand celui-ci est en
marche.
Nom du modèle
Étiquette des
caractéristiques
électriques
Utiliser l'alimentation
appropriée
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-500/400 use only illustrations of the FJ-500. Some details of the FJ-
400 differ from the figure.
1-1 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
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1 Introduction
Front View
Rear View
Front cover
If the cover is opened while in operation, it will
execute an emergency stop.
Media cover
Sheet loading lever
Operation panel
Cover
Ink cartridge ports
Parallel connector
RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector
Drain bottle
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Side View
Main power switch
Inside the Front Cover
1 Introduction
Power connector
Carriage
When not printing, this stays inside the cover.
Platen
Grit roller Pinch roller
Knife guide
Guide lines
Reflective tape
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1 Introduction
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.
[PRINT QUALITY] key
[CLEANING] key
[SHEET CUT] key
[MENU] key
BUSY LED
This flashes while data is being
received from the host computer.
SETUP LED
[SETUP] key
PAUSE LED
[PAUSE] key
BASE POINT LED
[BASE POINT] key
Arrow key
( [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] )
[ENTER] key
POWER LED
[POWER] key
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1-2 Making the Connections
1 Introduction
NOTICE
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-500/400'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.
Pass the cable through the established location, making sure that it does not touch the loaded material.
If the cable touches the material during printing, material feed may be obstructed, resulting in poor printing
accuracy.
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
Connecting the Power Cord
Side View
Power Connector
Power connector
Power outlet
Power cord
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1 Introduction
Connecting the Cable
RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector
Parallel connector
* Cables are available separately. One which you are sure matches the model of computer being used should be selected.
For IBM PC or PC compatibles
Parallel connector
Secure the cable in place with the clips.
Parallel connector
Parallel interface cable (compliant with IEEE1284)
For Macintosh
Connection to a Macintosh requires optional items such as an expansion card or special cable. For more information on the required
optional items and connection settings, contact a Roland dealer.
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For a network connection
RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector
1 Introduction
Ethernet
Network cable
(10Base-T or 100Base-TX)
* Various settings are required when using the FJ-500/400 in a network environment.
For more information, see the following materials.
- "4-6 Network Connection" in this document
- "Roland-PrintServer Installation Manual" (PDF file), on the included Roland-PrintServer CD-ROM
- "Roland-PrintServer User Manual" (PDF file), on the included Roland-PrintServer CD-ROM
- "Roland-PrintServer for Macintosh Users" on the separate sheet
When You're Finished Making the Connections
Pass the cable through here.
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2 Basic Operation
2 Basic Operation
2-1 Installing Ink Cartridges
NOTICE
Store ink cartridges out of the reach
of children.
Do not remove any ink cartridges except when shipping the FJ-500/400.
If ink runs out, replace with a special ink cartridge of the same type and color of ink (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.
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Before You Install the Ink Cartridges
Choose the plate mounting surface of the ink-cartridge port that matches the ink color of the cartridge you are installing.
If the plate surface on the left side is changed, the ink cartridge that you can install also changes.
Ink cartridge ports
PIGMENT = pigmented ink DYE = dye-based ink
When inserting the cartridge, make sure that it is
inserted into the correct slot for that color.
2 Basic Operation
PIGMENT 8COLOR
PIGMENT
Orange
(Pigmented ink : orange, green, light cyan, light magenta, black, cyan, magenta, and yellow)
PIGMENT
Green
PIGMENT
Light cyan
PIGMENT
Light magenta
PIGMENT
Black
PIGMENT
PIGMENT 4COLOR (Pigmented ink : black, cyan, magenta, and yellow)
PIGMENT
Black
PIGMENT
Cyan
PIGMENT
Magenta
PIGMENT
Yellow
PIGMENT
Black
PIGMENT
DYE 4COLOR (Dye-based ink : black, cyan, magenta, and yellow)
DYE
Black
DYE
Cyan
DYE
Magenta
DYE
Yellow
DYE
Black
Cyan
Cyan
DYE
Cyan
PIGMENT
Magenta
PIGMENT
Magenta
DYE
Magenta
PIGMENT
Yellow
PIGMENT
Yellow
DYE
Y ellow
PIGMENT & DYE 4 (Pigmented ink : black, cyan, magenta, and yellow), (Dye-based ink : black, cyan, magenta, and yellow)
DYE
Black
DYE
Cyan
DYE
Magenta
DYE
Yellow
PIGMENT
Black
PIGMENT
Cyan
PIGMENT
Magenta
PIGMENT
Y ellow
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2 Basic Operation
Turn Over the Plate
Remove the two screws shown in the figure.
1
Pull out the plate toward the front of the machine.
2
Turn over the plate.
3
4
Attach the screws.
5
Insert the plate.
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2 Basic Operation
Install the Ink Cartridges
Insert each ink cartridge into the corresponding ink-cartridge port. Insert it firmly, as far as it will go.
PIGMENT = Pigmented ink
DYE = Dye-based ink
Before you insert a cartridge, make sure the ink color matches the slot where it is to be inserted.
When you have finished installing the ink cartridges, make the settings on the machine for the type of ink to match the installed inks.
You can make the setting for the ink type when you switch on the power for the first time, or when you switch on the power after
removing ink.
For more information, see the next section, "2-2 Powerup."
When you switch on the power for the first time, or when you switch on the power after removing ink, ink-filling is
performed. This operation takes several minutes.
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2 Basic Operation
2-2 Powerup
Be sure to mount the drain bottle before turning on the power.
When you're using the machine for the first time, turn on
the main power switch on the side of the unit.
1
* Leave the main power switch on, and in daily use, use
the sub power switch to turn the power on and off.
Switch to "I"
Press the [POWER] key (the sub power switch) 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-500
Ver.1.00
Roland FJ-500
INK NOT FILLED
RAISE THE HEAD
LOWER THE HEAD
No ink is filled.
Make the setting for the initial
head-height position.
Refer to "4-2 Adjusting the
Height of the Printing Head" and
move the lever to the "2 (High)"
position.
Move the lever to the "1 (Low)"
position.
SELECT INK TYPE
PIGMENT 8COLOR
PIGMENT 8COLOR / PIGMENT 4COLOR / DYE
4COLOR / PIGMENT & DYE 4
INSTALL
DRAIN TANK
FILLING INK...
Select the installed ink type and
press the [ENTER] key.
Attach the drain bottle and press the
[ENTER] key .
Ink-filling is performed.
This operation takes several minutes.
LOWER THE HEAD
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Press the [ENTER] key.
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2-3 Loading the Material
2 Basic Operation
Load roll material at the proper
position.
Otherwise the roll may
fall, resulting in injury.
NOTICE
Before loading roll material, be sure to install the media guide.
Acceptable material widths
Loading Roll Material
Remove the media cover.
1
When closing the front cover, be
careful not to pinch your fingers.
Doing so may result in injury .
FJ-500 210 to 1371 mm (8-5/16 to 54 in.)
FJ-400 210 to 1117 mm (8-5/16 to 44 in.)
Media cover
Open the front cover.
2
Line up with the core diameter of the loaded roll material and refit the left- and right-hand media flanges.
3
(2)(1)
Flange retaining pin
(3)
Line up the ridges and grooves.
Media flange
Media flange
50.8 mm
(2 in.)
(4)
76.2 mm
(3 in.)
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Fit the hole on the left side of the roll material all the way onto the left-hand media flange.
4
Fit the right-hand media flange all the way into the hole on the right-hand side of the roll material, and tighten the retainer screw
to secure in place.
5
Pass the end of the material through the unit from back
to front.
6
Pull out material until the sensor is hidden from view.
Roll material
Right-hand media flangeLeft-hand media flange
Front
Material
Sensor
Grasp the front edge of the material at the front of the
machine and turn the media flanges at the back of the
7
unit to roll back the media.
When you roll back the material until the sensor comes
into view, a tight seal is formed between the material and
the platen, and the material is stretched taut.
With the material pulled out from the roll stretched taut
with no slack, move the sheet loading lever toward
8
LOAD.
The pinch rollers lower to hold the material in place.
Close the front cover, and press the [SETUP] key. This
detects the width of the material and displays the
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printable width.
Attach the media cover.
10
Entire material
stretched taut
Sensor
The SETUP LED lights up
Top menu
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NORMAL BI-DIR
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Loading Sheet Material
2 Basic Operation
Remove the left-hand media flange at the back of the
unit.
1
Move the right-hand media flange at the back of the unit
to a position where it does not touch the loaded material.
Pass the material between the pinch rollers and the grit
rollers.
2
Line up the right-hand side of the material with the
guide line, and line up the front edge of the material
3
with the reflective tape.
If the front edge of the material has been cut at an
angle, pull out the material so that all of the material
covers the reflective tape.
* Be sure to line up the right-hand edge of the material
with the guide line.
If the material is not positioned correctly when you
press the [SETUP] key, the message "SET AGAIN"
appears on the display.
Front
Front
Sheet material
Material
Guide line
Reflective tape
Drape the pulled-out portion at the back between the
unit and the media guide.
4
Move the sheet loading lever toward LOAD.
The pinch rollers lower to hold the material in place.
5
Close the front cover, and press the [SETUP] key.
This detects the width of the material and displays the
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printable width.
Media guide
Sheet loading lever
The SETUP LED lights up
Top menu
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NORMAL BI-DIR
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- When transparent material is loaded, it is necessary to set [SHEET TYPE] to [CLEAR]. For more information, see
"4-6 What to Do If..." ( [SHEET SET ERROR SET AGAIN] appears and the material cannot be detected even
when the [SETUP] key is pressed).
- When loading thicker material or material that is prone to warping, it may be necessary to adjust the head height.
For more information, see "4-2 Adjusting the Height of the Printing Head."
- When changing to a different type of material, it may be necessary to perform feed correction or bidirectional
correction. For more information, see "2-5 Printing -- Making Corrections for Printing."
- If the sides of the material have warped, then bend back the warp or feed the warped portion to the front and
perform setup again. Attempting to print with warped material may scrape the printing heads or cause the material
to jam. If the printing heads become damaged or soiled as a result, printing accuracy may suffer.
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2-4 Test Printing
CLEANING
TEST PRINT
Before starting to print, carry out a Test print to check the state of the head.
Problems such as missing dots may reduce the printing quality.
If the test results show a problem, carry out head cleaning to restore the head to its normal state.
Load a material, then close the front cover.
1
Press the [CLEANING] key to execute [TEST PRINT].
2
2 Basic Operation
Press the [ENTER] key to
print a test pattern.
Direction of material
discharge
If there is dot drop-out on
this side, then for
[CLEANING], choose
[LEFT HEAD].
If there are any missing dots or other evidence
of a drop in printing quality, clean the head.
For more information about head cleaning, see
"3-3 Cleaning the Printing Heads."
If there is dot drop-out on this side,
then for [CLEANING], choose
[RIGHT HEAD].
If there is dot drop-out in both areas, then for
[CLEANING], choose [BOTH HEADS].
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2-5 Printing
NOTICE
Opening the front cover while printing is in progress causes an emergency stop. This means that printing may
not be carried out correctly even if operation is resumed, due to drop-out or misalignment of the image.
To pause printing for any other reason than an emergency stop, press the [PAUSE] key.
Note pressing the [PAUSE] key to pause operation may result in differing image quality before and after the
pause. It is a good idea to avoid pausing operation while printing is in progress whenever possible.
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 use the [ ] key to return a portion of the material that's already been printed. The pinch rollers may
pass over the printed surface, smudging the ink.
Also, do not use the [
may make tracks on the material, resulting in poor printing precision.
During printing, do not touch the portion of the material that's already been discharged.
Doing so may obstruct material feed or cause the material to rub against the heads, which may result in a paper
jam or damage to the heads.
] and [ ] keys to feed and return unprinted portions many times. The grit rollers
About Roland COLORCHOICE
®
Roland COLORCHOICE®, which is on the included Roland COLORCHOICE® CD-ROM, is a software raster image processor, or RIP. It
takes printing data such as a PostScript file received from a program, performs raster image processing on the computer, and outputs the
data to the FJ-500/400.
(Raster image processing converts images and text in a format such as PostScript to bitmap data.)
For more information about Roland COLORCHOICE®, see the Roland COLORCHOICE® User's Manual with the machine.
Downloading Printing Data
Printing is started when data is sent.
If the top menu isn't displayed, printing doesn't start even when
data is sent from the computer.
Conditions for starting printing
The material must be already set up (with the SETUP LED
lighted),
and the display must show the top menu.
If another menu screen is displayed, press the [SETUP] key to
go back to the top menu.
(Pressing the [SETUP] key when another menu screen is
displayed does not cancel the set-up for the material.)
Top menu
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Pausing Printing Operations
2 Basic Operation
Press the [P AUSE] key.
To resume printing
Press the [P AUSE] key again.
Stopping Printing Operations
Press the [PAUSE] key.
1
Halt transmission of printing instructions from the
computer.
2
Hold down the [SETUP] key for one second or longer.
Any remaining data is cleared.
3
The PAUSE LED lights up
The PAUSE LED goes out
The PAUSE LED lights up
The SETUP LED goes out
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2 Basic Operation
If ink runs out during printing
If ink runs out during printing, a warning beep sounds and the screen shown in the figure appears.
Replace the ink cartridge.
Ignoring the message and continuing printing without replacing the ink may adversely affect image quality, resulting in faintness or other
problems.
O___G _c _m _
K __C M Y __
The "___" for the ink that has run out flashes. The letter
indicates the color of the ink.
O = Orange, G = Green, c = Light Cyan, m = Light Magenta,
K = Black, C = Cyan, M = Magenta , Y = Yellow
" symbols are a guide to the amount of remaining ink.
The "
When [INK CONTROL]'s [EMPTY MODE] is set to
[LA TER]
1
1) Press any key on the control panel to display the top
menu.
2) Press the [P AUSE] key to pause printing.
When [INK CONTROL]'s [EMPTY MODE] is set to
[PROMPT]
The unit pauses automatically.
When you replace the ink cartridge, resume printing.
Pull out the cartridge for the ink color that has run out,
and replace with a new cartridge (see "3-1 Replacing
2
the Ink Cartridges").
Press the [PAUSE] key to resume printing.
3
The PAUSE LED lights up
The PAUSE LED goes out
About the [EMPTY MODE]
When replacement of the ink cartridge becomes necessary while printing is in progress, this setting determines whether printing
continues or pauses.
This setting is used when the ink cartridge cannot be changed immediately during printing, such as during unattended operation at night.
[LATER] causes printing to continue without pause even if ink refilling becomes necessary. Printing continues with the small amount of
ink remaining, so the printed image may become faint as the ink runs out. In general, it should possible to perform about 1 m2 (10 ft2) of
printing once this message appears, although the actual varies widely according to the amount of ink needed for the particular image.
Printing is continued only for the data currently being printed. Operation stops after one image is output.
[PROMPT] causes operation to pause immediately when the ink cartridge needs to be changed. Printing is resumed by replacing the
cartridge . Please note, however, that the colors of an image in progress may no longer be perfectly matched if the unit is allowed to
remain paused for two or three hours before resuming printing.
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Setting the Printing Mode
Setting the Printing Mode and Printing Direction
Before start to print, set the printing mode and printing direction.
On the control panel, press the [PRINT QUALITY] key and specify the printing mode and direction of printing.
- When you can make the settings for the printing mode and printing direction on the computer, the computer's
settings take priority.
- The optimal printing mode differs according to the material you are using.
- Printing when using eight-color pigmented ink ([PIGMENT 8COLOR]) is taken as a guide for usage of the various
modes. ([PIGMENT 8COLOR] obtains better image quality than [PIGMENT 4COLOR] or [DYE 4COLOR], but
output times are longer.)
Printing quality, output time, and the amount of data processing in the computer vary according to the printing
mode and the material used. Choose a mode that matches the task.
- The printing time for the same original data becomes increasingly longer in this sequence: DRAFT, NORMAL,
vNORMAL, SUPER, vSUPER and vPHOTO. Also, because the size of the output file grows larger, the processing
time for creating the output file also becomes longer.
It's also necessary to ensure enough memory on the computer.
2 Basic Operation
Printing Mode
vPHOTO:
This is suitable for printing photographs with the highest image
quality.
However, because the amount of data becomes large and
printing time is longer, this is not suited to large-size output.
vSUPER:
This is suitable for printing photographs.
vNORMAL:
This is suitable for printing posters and the like. It's also suitable
for applications such as color proofs.
SUPER:
This is suitable for printing posters and signs.
NORMAL (Factory default):
This is suitable for printing signs at comparatively high speed.
DRAFT:
This is suitable for printing large-size signs. It's also suitable for
applications such as checking layout.
Printing Direction
UNI-DIRECTION:
Unidirectional printing.
Printing is performed as the carriage moves from right to left.
Printing quality is better than with [BI-DIRECTION].
BI-DIRECTION (factory default):
Bidirectional printing.
Printing is performed as the carriage moves from right to left,
and also as it returns from left to right.
Printing speed is faster than with [UNI-DIRECTION].
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2 Basic Operation
How to Set the [PRINT QUALITY] Menu
Press the [PRINT QUALITY] key.
1
Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to choose the printing
2
mode.
PRINT QUALITY
NORMAL
Press the [ ] key to make the setting for the printing
direction.
3
Use the [
direction, then press the [ENTER] key.
] and [ ] keys to display the printing
PRINT QUALITY
BI-DIRECTION
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Printing at the Desired Location
This sets the location where printing starts.
When [SHEET TYPE] is set to [OPAQUE], the width of the
printing area is set automatically (see "4-3 Printing Area").
To determine the desired printing area, follow the steps in
"Setting the printing area in the left-right direction (the direction
of carriage movement)" to set the width of the printing area.
When [SHEET TYPE] is set to [CLEAR], the printing area is
not set automatically, so set the printing area in the same way. If
this setting is not made, it is set to the default printing area for
the maximum loadable width for the FJ-500/400.
Canceling setup cancels the printing area.
2 Basic Operation
Original printing
area
New printing
area
Left-hand edge of the printing area Right-hand edge of the printing area
Setting the printing area in the left-right direction (the direction of carriage movement)
To change the start point (origin point) for printing, use the
[BASE POINT] key. At this time, the printing area does not
change.
Follow the step in both "Specifying a location in the feed
direction" and "Specifying a location in the left-right direction
(the direction of carriage movement)" to set the start point.
Margin (setting on the computer)
Starting location in the
feed direction
Specifying a location in
the feed direction
Next printing
* Returning the
start point in
the left-right
direction to its
original
location
Printing area
Start point
(origin point)
Starting location in the left-right direction
Specifying a location in the left-right direction (the
direction of carriage movement)
Specifying a location in the feed direction
Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to move the material to the
location where you want to start printing.
In the figure, the next printing operation starts from the
location shown.
* For roll material, when the material has been returned
toward the back of the unit with the [
] key, manually
roll the material back onto the roll so that all of the
material at the back of the unit is stretched taut.
The next printing operation starts here.
Front edge of the material
Knife guide
Reflective tape
Print-start line
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2 Basic Operation
Specifying a location in the left-right direction (the direction of carriage movement)
Press the [ ] key to move the carriage to the present
starting location for printing in the left-right direction.
1
Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to move the marker to the
new print-start position.
2
Press the [BASE POINT] key.
3
Starting location for
printing in the left and
right direction
The BASE POINT LED lights up
Right-hand edge
of the material
Marker
To release the starting location that
has been set...
• Set a new starting location in a different location.
• Press the [SETUP] key to cancel the setup for the
material (making the SETUP LED go out).
- If the carriage moves away from the standby position when not printing, problems such as drying-out of the printing heads or dot dropout during printing may occur. For this reason, about 60 seconds after pressing the [
to the standby position.
Also, the carriage returns to the standby position when about 20 seconds passes during this interval after the [
released.
If the setting could not be made in within the time limit, then do the setting over again from the beginning.
- The starting location set by pressing the [BASE POINT] key is released after printing one page.
] key to move the carriage, the carriage returns
] and [ ] key is
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2 Basic Operation
Setting the printing area in the left-right direction (the direction of carriage movement)
* This can be set only at the time of material setup.
Press the [MENU] key and [ ] key to display the
1
screen shown in the figure.
MENU
PRINT AREA
Press the [ ] key to display the screen shown in the
figure.
2
Press the [ ] key to display the screen shown in the
figure.
3
When you do this, the carriage moves to the right edge
of the printing area.
Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to move the marker at the
4
right edge of the carriage to the location that you want to
make the right edge of the printing area. Press the
[ENTER] key to lock in the setting the right-hand edge
with an audible beep.
PRINT AREA
RIGHT EDGE
RIGHT EDGE
SET
Right-hand edge of
the printing area
Right-hand edge
of the material
Press the [ ] key to display the screen shown in the
5
figure.
Press the [ ] key to make the following screen
appear on the display.
6
When you do this, the carriage moves to the left edge
of the printing area.
Marker
PRINT AREA
LEFT EDGE
LEFT EDGE
SET
Left-hand edge
of the material
Left-hand edge of
the printing area
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2 Basic Operation
Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to move the marker at the
right edge of the carriage to the location you want to
7
make the left edge of the printing area. Press the
[ENTER] key to lock in the setting the left-hand edge
with an audible beep.
Marker
Press the [ ] key to display the screen shown in the
figure.
8
When you do this, the carriage returns to the standby
position.
- If the carriage moves away from the standby position when not printing, problems such as drying-out of the printing heads or dot dropout during printing may occur. For this reason, about 60 seconds after pressing the [
to the standby position.
Also, the carriage returns to the standby position when about 20 seconds passes during this interval after the [
released.
If the setting could not be made in within the time limit, then do the setting over again from the beginning.
- After setting the printing area, pressing the [SETUP] key to cancel the setup for the material (making the SETUP LED go out) cancels
the printing area that has been set.
- Using [PRINT AREA] to set the printing area when the starting location in the left-right direction has been specified with the [BASE
POINT] key, the setting made with the [BASE POINT] key is canceled.
- When the printing area is set to the full width of the material, fluctuations in material-width detection or slight crookedness of the
material may result in printing outside the material, causing soiling of the platen. If this happens, then do not specify a printing area.
Instead, use the default printing area in effect when the material is set up.
MENU
PRINT AREA
] key to move the carriage, the carriage returns
] and [ ] key is
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2 Basic Operation
Making Corrections for Printing
Feed Correction
This corrects for errors in the amount of feed of the grit rollers due the type of material.
Be sure to make this setting when you have replaced the material with a different type.
Correcting the amount of feed improves the dot-positioning accuracy in the feed direction, which can help enhance image quality.
- When correcting the amount of feed, set the same conditions for the type of material used and the configuration of
the material (roll material or sheet material) as when actually performing printing.
- When performing test printing for feed correction, load the material correctly (see "2-3 Loading the Material"). If
the material is not loaded correctly, an accurate correction value may not be output.
- When you can set the error for the amount of feed for the grit rollers on the computer, the computer's setting takes
priority.
Press the [MENU] key and [ ] key to make the
1
following screen appear on the display.
MENU
CALIBRATION
Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear
on the display.
2
Press the [ENTER] key to start printing a test pattern.
3
Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear
4
on the display.
Gaps
CALIBRATION
SETTING
CALIBRATION
TEST PRINT
Overlapping areas
Press the [ ] key to make the following screen
appear on the display.
5
Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to set the value you checked
6
in step 4, then press the [ENTER] key.
Perform correction to ensure uniform dot spacing: If
there are gaps in the test pattern, reduce the value. If
there are overlapping areas in the test pattern, increase
the value.
SETTING
-0.10% -0.10%
SETTING
-0.10% +0.20%
-2.0% to +2.0%
(In steps of 0.05%)
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2 Basic Operation
Bidirectional Correction
* Only when the printing direction at the [PRINT QUALITY] menu has been set to [BI-DIRECTION] (bidirectional)
This adjusts slippage when performing bidirectional printing.
Make this adjustment when you have replaced the material with a different type or adjusted the head height.
Press the [MENU] key and [ ] key to make the
1
following screen appear on the display.
MENU
ADJUST BI-DIR
Press the [ ] key to make the following screen
appear on the display.
2
Press the [ENTER] key to start printing a test pattern.
3
Check the test pattern and choose a value with no
displacement.
4
Test pattern
Value with no displacement
+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+20 +19 +18 +17 +16 -16 -17 -18 -19 -20
Press the [ ] key to make the following screen
5
appear on the display.
ADJUST BI-DIR
TEST PRINT
Current setting
ADJUST BI-DIR
SETTING
Press the [ ] key to make the following screen
appear on the display.
6
Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to set the value you
7
checked in step 4, then press the [ENTER] key.
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SETTING
0 0
SETTING
0 +5
-15 to +15 (In steps of 1)
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2 Basic Operation
2-6
Ending Printing Operations
Remove the Material
If you wish to cut off the piece of the rolled material
containing the printed area, press the [SHEET CUT]
1
key. Hold down for about 1 second.
The piece is cut off at the present location of the
printing-start line.
* This operation isn't necessary when sending a
material-cutting command from the computer to
separate the material automatically .
When the SETUP LED is lighted, hold down the
[SETUP] key for at least one second.
2
Move the sheet loading lever toward the back of the
unit.
3
The pinch rollers rise to release the material.
The SETUP LED goes out
Sheet loading lever
Open the front cover.
To remove the material, follow the steps for loading it
4
in reverse.
Separating the Printed Portion
Either of two methods can be used to separate a portion that's already been printed from the roll. One method is to press the [SHEET
CUT] key. The other method is to perform separation automatically by sending a material-cutting command from the computer.
When separating the material by pressing the [SHEET CUT] key
Holding down the [SHEET CUT] key for 1 seconds or longer severs the material at the present position of the printing-start line.
The material is cut off here. Knife guide
Printing-start line
Printed portion
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2 Basic Operation
When sending a material-cutting command from the computer to separate
the material automatically
On the computer, set the material-cutting command to "enabled."
The material-separating location during
continuous printing
Start of the next printing operation
70 mm
(2-13/16 in.)
End of printing
Location where separated
Margin (setting on the computer)
2-7 When Not in Use...
70 mm (2-13/16 in.)
NOTICE
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When not in use, move the sheet loading lever
toward the back of the unit to leave the pinch
rollers in the raised state. The pinch rollers
may be deformed if allowed to remain in the
lowered state.
Sheet loading lever
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Power Off in Daily Operation
2 Basic Operation
If the SETUP LED is lighted, press the [SETUP] key.
Hold down for about 1 second.
1
Move the sheet loading lever toward the back of the
unit and remove the material.
2
Press the [POWER] key to switch off the power.
The carriage moves to the standby position and the head
3
is capped.
If the carriage is already at the standby position, no
movement takes place.
The SETUP LED goes out
Sheet loading lever
The POWER LED goes out
Standby position
Carriage
When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period...
NOTICE
After carrying out "Power Off in Daily Operation," turn
off the main power switch.
1
Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Do not switch off the main power with the printing head in an uncapped state (i.e., while the carriage is on the
platen).
If you leave the carriage uncapped for a long time, doing so may result in clogging of the printing head, making
it unusable.
Before switching off the main power, be sure to press the [POWER] key to switch off the sub power for the FJ500/400.
Switch to "O"
2
* If the unit will be out of use for a month or longer, follow "3-8 When Moving the Unit..." to wash the printing heads. Head washing
requires four optionally available cleaning cartridges.
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3 Maintenance
3 Maintenance
3-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges
NOTICE
Store ink cartridges out of the reach
of children.
Do not remove any ink cartridges except when shipping the FJ-500/400.
Use only the type of filled ink specified for the machine.
If ink runs out, replace immediately with an ink cartridge designed especially for the FJ-500/400. 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 ink contacts the eyes, flush
immediately with water.
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If an ink cartridge is dropped, the shock due to the fall may damage the ink cartridge and make it unusable.
When removing an ink cartridge, do not rush. Detach the cartridge gently. Sudden movement when detaching
may cause ink to be spilled.
- 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.
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Remove the ink cartridge from the ink-cartridge port.
1
Insert new ink cartridge.
2
3 Maintenance
Ink cartridge ports
PIGMENT = pigment ink DYE = dye ink
Use only the type of filled ink specified for the machine.
If ink cartridges other than the filled type are installed, printing with the correct color blending will not be performed.
The present ink type is displayed when the power is turned on.
- INK NOT FILLED: No ink is filled.
Roland FJ-500
Ver.1.00
Roland FJ-500
PIGMENT 8COLOR
To change the type of ink, you must use an optionally available cleaning cartridge to replace the ink. For more information, see "3-4 Changing the Type of Ink."
- PIGMENT 8COLOR: Pigment ink (orange, green, light cyan, light magenta,
black, cyan, magenta, and yellow)
- PIGMENT 4COLOR: Pigment ink (two sets of black, cyan, magenta, and yellow)
- DYE 4COLOR: Dye-based ink (two sets of black, cyan, magenta, and yellow)
- PIGMENT & DYE 4: Dye-based ink (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow) and
pigment ink (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow)
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3 Maintenance
3-2 Checking the Remaining Ink Level
You can use [INK REMAINING] on the display menu to check how much ink is left after the ink cartridges have been installed.
Use this information as a guide for replacing the ink cartridges.
If a partially used ink cartridge is removed and reinstalled, or if a partially used ink cartridge is installed, the cartridge is taken to be
unused, and the displaced amount of remaining ink is not true.
Press the [MENU] key and [
1
following screen appear on the display.
Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear
on the display.
2
The fewer the markers, the less is the amount of ink left.
] key to make the
MENU
INK REMAINING
O G c m
K C M Y
O = Orange, G = Green,
c = Light Cyan, m = Light Magenta,
K = Black, C = Cyan,
M = Magenta, Y = Yellow
Remaining ink
Much
Little
3-3 Cleaning the Printing Heads
Switching on the sub power automatically performs maintenance operations, including cleaning of the printing head. This means that
there is normally no need to perform cleaning otherwise.
If drop-out occurs with printed images, clean the printing head.
* After cleaning, carry out a printing test. Load material.
Perform head cleaning only when there is dot drop-out (gaps) or printing becomes faint.
Performing head cleaning more than necessary subjects the heads to wear and consumes ink. In particular, cleaning
performed at the [POWERFUL] menu for [HEAD CLEANING] can cause premature head wear and consume large
amounts of ink. (Performing cleaning at the [POWERFUL] consumes approximately 45 cc of ink for each group.
This is because all ink in the ink tubes is discharged and replaced with fresh ink.)
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Press the [CLEANING] key, then press the [ ] key to
1
display the screen shown in the figure. Press the
[ENTER] key to start head cleaning.
You can choose to perform cleaning of only the right
head or only the left head by pressing the [
times.
Press the [ENTER] key to start head cleaning.
When head cleaning ends, press the [ ] key to display
2
the screen shown in the figure. Press the [ENTER] key
to start the printing test.
Refer to "2-4 Test Printing" and check the printingtest results.
3
If a problem is found, repeat the cleaning.
] key more
CLEANING
TEST PRINT
CLEANING
BOTH HEADS
If Drop-out Persists Even After Carrying Out Cleaning
Several Times
Press the [MENU] key and [ ] key to make the
1
following screen appear on the display.
MENU
HEAD CLEANING
Press the [ ] key and the [ ] key to display the
2
screen shown in the figure.
You can choose to perform cleaning of only the right head
or only the left head by pressing the [
Press the [ENTER] key to start head cleaning
("medium").
When head cleaning ends, press the [ ] key to display
3
the screen shown in the figure. Press the [ENTER] key
to start the printing test.
Refer to "2-4 Test Printing" and check the printing-test
results.
4
If a problem is found, repeat the cleaning.
If dot drop-out persists even after carrying out cleaning
("medium") several times, press the [
5
] key to display the screen shown in the figure.
You can choose to perform cleaning of only the right
head or only the left head by pressing the [
times.
Press the [ENTER] key to start head cleaning
("powerful").
] key more times.
] key and the [
] key more
HEAD CLEANING
BOTH MEDIUM
HEAD CLEANING
TEST PRINT
HEAD CLEANING
BOTH POWERFUL
When head cleaning finishes, perform a printing test to
check the results.
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If Performing Cleaning Several Times at the [POWERFUL]
Menu Does Not Correct the Drop-out Problem
If performing cleaning several times at the [POWERFUL] menu does not correct the image drop-out problem, use the included cleaning
kit. For information on how to use the cleaning kit, refer to the following section, "Using the Cleaning Kit to Clean the Printing Heads."
Using the Cleaning Kit to Clean the Printing Heads
If image drop-out persists even after performing cleaning with the cleaning kit, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or
Roland DG Corp. service center.
The heads are consumable parts. The useful life is six billion shots per nozzle.
Cleaning using the cleaning kit should be carried out when automatic cleaning and forced cleaning from the
[HEAD CLEANING] menu fail to correct image drop-out.
Before starting cleaning, read through this section carefully to familiarize yourself with the procedures, then
carry out the cleaning operations quickly.
Cleaning is performed while the caps on the printing heads are detached, so cleaning must be completed
before the heads dry out. It is suggested that cleaning be completed in ten minutes or less.
If it appears that cleaning operations may take more than ten minutes, stop the cleaning operations and
follow the steps below.
1. Return the carriage to standby position and cap the heads.
2. Attach the cover and tighten the screws.
3. Switch on the power, and from the [HEAD CLEANING] menu, carry out cleaning of the heads.
4. When the head cleaning ends, perform cleaning using the cleaning kit again.
Checking the Included Items
The following items are packed with the cleaning kit. Before use, check to make sure they are present.
Cleaning sticks -- 10 Tweezers -- 1 pair Sponges (for cleaning the hooks) -- 10
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Overview of the Cleaning Method
1) Switch off the power.
2) Detach the cover.
3) Move the carriage away from standby position.
4) Clean the heads (on the left and right sides) and the hooks inside the carriage, and clean between
the hooks and the heads.
Carriage
Hook
Wipe away soiling on all four sides (the metal areas).
Left-hand head
Ink nozzles (at bottom area of each head)
* Do not touch these areas.
5) Clean the rubber caps, wipers, and valves.
Sponges
Rubber caps
(black)
Wipers
Right-hand head
Bottom surface of the carriage
as seen from the front
Carriage
Top view
Valves
6) Replace the sponge (for cleaning the hook). * Do this only if the sponge has soaked up ink.
7) Return the carriage to standby position.
8) Attach the cover.
9) Switch on the power.
10) Check the results of cleaning.
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Performing Cleaning
NOTICE
After pressing the [POWER] key to switch off the sub
1
power, turn off the main power switch.
Open the front cover.
When attaching or detaching the cover, hold it only at the specified location.
Also, before starting cleaning, be sure to detach the cover.
It may be damaged if dropped.
When performing cleaning, do not touch any area other than the specified locations.
Doing so may damage the equipment.
2
Detach the cover shown in the figure.
3
Remove the two screws.
The POWER LED goes out
Switch to "O"
Screws
1) As shown in the figure, place the hand on the bottom
4
5
portion of the cover and flip the top portion back
toward you.
2) Slide the cover to the right to detach it.
To discharge static electricity from your body, touch the
location shown in the figure.
1)
Cover
2)
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Pull out the carriage in the direction shown in the figure.
You may need to apply slight force to move it.
6
Insert a cleaning stick into the space shown in the figure.
7
3 Maintenance
Carriage
Cleaning stick
Move the carriage to a location where the cleaning stick reaches the left-hand side surface of the left-hand head, and wipe away
8
any grime on the left-hand side surface (the metal area) of the left-hand head.
Left-hand side
Wipe away any grime on the metal area.
Left-hand head
* Do not touch the ink nozzle
(at the bottom area of the head).
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NOTICE
Move the carriage to a location where the cleaning stick reaches the right-hand side surface of the left-hand head, and wipe away
9
any grime on the right-hand side surface (the metal area) of the left-hand head.
Do not touch the ink nozzle (at the bottom area of the head).
Wipe only the silver-colored metal area.
There is no need to apply force when wiping. You can remove dust by simply stroking the surface.
Do not use a soiled cleaning stick.
Use lint-free tissue or the like to remove grime adhering to a cleaning stick. Also, if a cleaning stick becomes
extremely dirty, discard it and perform cleaning with a new one.
Right-hand side surface
Left-hand head
Wipe away any grime on the metal area.
* Do not touch the ink nozzle
(at the bottom area of the head).
Move the carriage to a location where the cleaning stick reaches the front surface of the left-hand head.
10
While holding the tip of the cleaning stick against the front of the head, move the carriage to the left and right to wipe away
grime.
Front surface
Left-hand head
Wipe away any grime on the metal area.
* Do not touch the ink
nozzle (at the bottom
area of the head).
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Bend a cleaning stick as shown in the figure.
11
Insert the cleaning stick into the space shown in the figure
12
as far as it will go.
3 Maintenance
Cleaning stick
Move the carriage to a location where the cleaning stick
13
reaches the back surface of the left-hand head.
While holding the tip of the cleaning stick against the
back of the head, move the carriage to the left and right
to wipe away grime.
Left-hand head
Back surface
Wipe away any grime on the metal area.
* Do not touch the ink nozzle (at
the bottom area of the head).
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Repeat steps 7 through 13 to clean the right-hand head in
14
the same way.
Clean the hooks on the right side of the left and right
15
heads (two places).
Wipe away soiling on all four sides (the metal areas).
Right-hand head
Hooks
Wipe away any grime between the heads and the hooks
16
(two places).
Pull the carriage by hand to move it to the left-hand side
17
until the black rubber caps, sponges, and tubes can be
seen.
Between the heads and the hooks
Top view
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Wipe away any grime adhering to the edges of the left-
18
hand and right-hand rubber caps. Use the tip of the
cleaning stick to scrape off grime.
NOTICE
Be sure to use one of the included cleaning sticks.
If no grime is present, do not touch the sponges inside the rubber caps.
When removing grime adhering to the sponge inside a rubber cap, touch the sponge gently with the tip of the
cleaning stick to pick up the grime. Rubbing forcefully may damage the surface of the sponge.
Rubber caps (black)
Wipe away any ink buildup on the valve sides (four
19
places).
Clean the wiper areas (two places on the left and right).
20
When viewed from the front, the wiper has a rubber
surface on its right-hand side and a felt surface on its
left-hand side. Clean mainly the rubber surface and the
top edge.
Felt surface
Wiper
Top edge
Valve sides
Wiper
NOTICE
Rubber surface
Rubbing the felt surface with too much force may make the surface fuzzy. Remove grime by stroking gently
several times with the tip of the cleaning stick.
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If ink is oozing from the sponges shown in the figure
21
(two places), replace them with new sponges.
Use the included tweezers to pull them out from above.
* If the sponge is not oozing ink, it doesn't need to be
replaced. Skip ahead to step 24.
Orient a new sponge (included with the cleaning kit) as
22
shown in the figure (lengthwise) and insert it.
Sponges (for cleaning hooks)
Orient as shown in the figure (lengthwise) and attach it,
being careful to hold it straight as you do so.
There is no distinction between left and right or between
front and back.
Pass the tab through
the hole in the center
of the sponge.
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Use the tweezers to press down the sponge.
23
Slowly press it downward until it makes contact.
Return the carriage to standby position.
24
NOTICE
If allowed to stand with the carriage remaining away from standby position for a prolonged period, problems
such as drying-out of the printing heads or dot drop-out during printing may occur. When finished cleaning,
promptly return the carriage to standby position.
Use the tweezers to press
down the sponge.
Make sure there is a sponge under the hook.
25
If the sponge is not at the location shown in the figure
(OK), repeat steps 22 and 23.
Move inward until flush.
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Attach the cover.
26
Close the front cover.
27
Screws (at two places)
Turn on the main power switch at the side of the unit,
28
then press the [POWER] key to switch on the sub power.
Load the material.
29
Press the [CLEANING] key, then press the [ ] key
30
to display the screen shown in the figure. Press the
[ENTER] key, head cleaning starts.
When head cleaning ends, press the [ ] key to display
31
the screen shown in the figure. Press the [ENTER] key
to start the printing test.
Switch to "I"
The POWER LED lights up
CLEANING
BOTH HEADS
CLEANING
TEST PRINT
Examine the printing test results to make sure all dots are
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printed attractively.
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3-4 Changing the Type of Ink
When changing the type of ink in use, follow the steps below to
replace the ink.
Ink replacement requires four optionally available cleaning
cartridges.
The amount of cleaning fluid used varies according to the area
cleaned.
3 Maintenance
You can perform cleaning four times
per cleaning cartridge.
* Due to the structure of the head,
twice as much cleaning fluid is
consumed as for other areas.
Press the [MENU] key and [ ] key to make the
1
following screen appear on the display.
Press the [ ] key to make the following screen
appear on the display.
2
Use the [ ] key to select [CHANGE INK SET], then
3
press the [
Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to select the new type of ink
4
to use, then press the [ENTER] key.
* When you are changing from [PIG. 8] (eight-color
pigment ink) to something else, turn over the
plates for the ink-cartridge ports. For more
information, refer to "2-1 Installing Ink Cartridges"
-- "Before You Install the Ink Cartridges" and "Turn
Over the Plate."
- PIG. 8: Pigmented ink (orange, green, light cyan, light
magenta, black, cyan, magenta, and yellow)
- PIG. 4: Pigmenedt ink (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow two sets)
- DYE 4: Dye-based ink (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow two sets)
- PIG&DYE: Dye-based ink (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow)
and pigmented ink (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow)
] key.
You can perform
cleaning seven times
per cleaning cartridge.
MENU
INK CONTROL
INK CONTROL
EMPTY MODE
INK CONTROL
CHANGE INK SET
CHANGE INK SET
PIG. 8 DYE 4
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When the display shown in the figure appears, discard
the discharged ink in the drain bottle.
5
* Be sure to discard the discharged ink.
Attempting to replace the ink while discharged
ink remains may cause discharged ink to
overflow from the bottle.
Attach the drain bottle and press the [ENTER] key.
The colors for the ink cartridges to pull out flash
6
according to the type of ink you are changing.
After you have pulled out all the ink cartridges whose
colors are flashing, ink replacement starts. Follow the
7
messages on the display to carry out the procedure.
If you are replacing all eight ink colors, then when you
finish replacing the first four colors, the display returns
to the screen shown in step 6.
Follow the messages on the display to replace the
remaining four colors.
EMPTY
DRAIN TANK
REMOVE CARTRIDGE
[OGcmKCMY]
Messages appearing during ink replacement
SET CLEANING
LIQUID[OGcmKCMY]
Insert a cleaning cartridge into the ink cartridge port
for the flashing color.
REMOVE CLEANING
LIQUID[OGcmKCMY]
Remove the cleaning cartridge from the ink cartridge
port for the flashing color.
O = Orange, G = Green, c = Light Cyan, m = Light Magenta,
K = Black, C = Cyan, M = Magenta, Y = Yellow
When the display shown in the figure appears, insert
the ink cartridge to be newly used.
8
The colors for the ink cartridges to insert flash
according to the type of ink you are changing.
* When set to [PIG&DYE] (four-color pigment ink
and four-color dye-based ink), then while facing
the back of the machine, insert the dye-based
ink cartridges in the four places on the left and
the pigment ink cartridges in the four places on
the right.
When the display shown in the figure appears, ink
replacement is finished.
9
Press the [SETUP] key to go back to the top menu.
SET CARTRIDGE
[OGcmKCMY]
CHANGE INK SET
PIG. 8 PIG. 8
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3-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink
Dispose of ink in the drain bottle as described below.
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.
3 Maintenance
Press the [POWER] key to switch off the sub power .
1
Remove the drain bottle and attach the bottom plug.
2
Put a water-absorbent, combustible material such as a
paper or cloth into the plastic bag, and soak up the ink.
3
The POWER LED goes out
Drain bottle
Bottom plug
Dispose of it as combustible material impregnated with
discharged ink.
4
Combustible
material such as a
paper or cloth
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3-6 How to Replace the Separating Knife
Do not touch the tip of the
separating knife with your fingers.
Doing so may result in injury.
NOTICE
If the separating knife becomes dull, replace with the included replacement blade.
Press the [POWER] key to switch off the power.
When replacing the knife, do not pull out the carriage.
If the machine is allowed to stand for a prolonged period with the carriage pulled out, head clogging or even
damage to the printing heads may occur.
The POWER LED goes out
1
Make sure the power to the unit is
off before attempting to replace the
separating knife.
Doing so may result in injury.
Turn off the main power switch.
2
Remove the separating knife.
3
Switch to "O"
(2) Grasp the screw portion, and slowly pull it out in the
direction of the arrow.
* Do not pull back
while doing this.
(1) Loosen the screw until it slips out.
* If a blade remains in the carriage, use the tweezers in
the cleaning kit to remove it.
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Replace with a new knife.
4
3 Maintenance
Positioning groove
The knife is secured in
place by the magnet.
Install the separating knife.
5
(1) Grasp the screw portion and slowly insert it into the groove.
(2) Tighten the screw.
* Take care to ensure that the knife does not slip.
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3-7 Cleaning
NOTICE
When performing cleaning, turn off the main power switch.
* Before turning off the main power, press the [POWER] key to switch off the sub power.
Never lubricate the mechanisms.
Do not clean with solvents (such as benzine or thinners).
Periodically clean the platen. Attractive printing may become impossible if the platen is soiled.
Do not touch the printing heads or allow the printing heads to come in contact with anything except ink.
Cleaning the body
Use a cloth moistened with water then wrung well, and wipe gently to clean. Wipe the operation panel and display gently with a clean,
soft cloth.
Cleaning the platen
Use a cloth moistened with water then wrung well, and wipe gently to clean.
Cleaning the grit rollers
Use a commercially available brush to remove dust and other detritus.
Any adhering grime may prevent the material from being held in place securely.
Cleaning the pinch rollers
Use a cloth moistened with water then wrung well, and wipe gently to clean.
Cleaning the reflective tape
If the tape becomes dirty, use a cloth moistened with water then wrung well, and wipe gently to clean.
Cleaning the front cover
Use a cloth moistened with water then wrung well, and wipe gently to clean.
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3-8 When Moving the Unit...
3 Maintenance
NOTICE
If there is material loaded, hold down the [SETUP] key
for 1 second or longer to cancel setup, then remove the
1
material (see "2-6 Ending Printing Operations Remove
the Material").
Press the [MENU] key and [ ] key to make the
2
following screen appear on the display.
Press the [ ] key to make the following screen
appear on the display.
3
Use the [ ] key to select [HEAD WASH], then press
4
the [ENTER] key.
When moving the unit, first carry out head washing, then secure the carriage in place. Head washing requires
four optionally available cleaning cartridges.
MENU
INK CONTROL
INK CONTROL
EMPTY MODE
INK CONTROL
HEAD WASH
When the display shown in the figure appears, discard
the discharged ink in the drain bottle.
5
* Be sure to discard the discharged ink.
Attempting to clean the heads while discharged ink
remains may cause discharged ink to overflow from
the bottle.
Mount the drain bottle and press the [ENTER] key to
display the screen shown in the figure.
6
After you have pulled out all the ink cartridges whose
colors are flashing, head cleaning starts. Follow the
7
messages on the display to carry out the procedure.
When cleaning for the first four colors finishes, the
display returns to the screen shown in step 6. Follow
the messages on the display to perform cleaning for
the remaining four colors.
EMPTY
DRAIN TANK
REMOVE CARTRIDGE
[OGcmKCMY]
Messages appearing during head washing
SET CLEANING
LIQUID[OGcmKCMY]
Insert a cleaning cartridge into the ink cartridge port
for the flashing color.
REMOVE CLEANING
LIQUID[OGcmKCMY]
Remove the cleaning cartridge from the ink cartridge
port for the flashing color.
O = Orange, G = Green, c = Light Cyan, m = Light Magenta,
K = Black, C = Cyan, M = Magenta, Y = Yellow
Continued on the next page
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When head cleaning finishes, the sub power shuts of
automatically.
8
Switch off the main power switch.
Detach the power cord and the cable connecting the unit
to the computer.
9
Remove the drain bottle and attach the bottom plug
instead.
10
Switch to "O"
Referring to "Unpacking and Repacking" on the packing
carton, secure the carriage in place and pack the unit in
11
the carton.
Drain bottle
Bottom Plug
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4-1 Materials
* Use genuine media for the FJ-500/400.
Conditions for Usable Materials
A) Maximum material thickness : 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) (When head is raised)
B) Maximum diameter for roll material : 180 mm (7-1/16 in.) (Surface to be
printed must face outward)
C) Core inner diameter for roll material: 50.8 mm or 76.2 mm (2 in. or 3 in.)
D) Maximum weight for roll material : 20 kg (44.1 lb.)
E) Roll material that is not taped down to the paper tube
4 User's Reference
Side view of roll material
Acceptable Material Widths
FJ-500 FJ-400
210 to 1371 mm (8-5/16 to 54 in.) 210 to 1117 mm (8-5/16 to 44 in.)
4-2
When using material that is thick or susceptible to warping, material feed may not proceed smoothly, or the material may jam. When
such material is loaded, you can adjust the height of the printing head.
This should normally be left at position 1 (low). If printing results in material feed that is not smooth because of problems such as the
material jamming or the head catching on the material, position at 2 (high).
When the height of the printing head has been adjusted, it is necessary to perform bidirectional correction (only when the printing
direction for [PRINT QUALITY] has been set to [BI-DIRECTION]). For more information about bidirectional correction, see "2-5
Printing - Making Corrections for Printing - Bidirectional Correction."
Adjusting the Height of the Printing Head
Lever
Height of the printing head
2
1
High
Low
2
1
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Open the front cover.
1
Press the [MENU] key and the [ ] key to display the
2
screen shown in the figure.
MENU
HEAD HEIGHT
Press the [ ] key to display the screen shown in the
figure.
3
When the screen shown in the figure appears, the
carriage simultaneously moves to the left.
Move the lever to adjust the height of the head.
When you move the lever, the machine beeps and the
4
screen display changes.
- When the lever is moved to position 1 (low):
One beep
- When the lever is moved to position 2 (high):
T wo beeps
*Move the lever until it stops. If it is not at position 1 or
position 2, bidirectional printing may be misaligned.
Press the [ ] key to return the carriage to standby
position.
5
Close the front cover.
6
HEAD HEIGHT
HIGH LOW
Present setting displayed
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4-3 Printing Area
The material's printable width (the direction of carriage movement) is determined by the width of the loaded material. When the
[SETUP] key is pressed after loading the material, the width of the material is detected and the printing area appears on the display. The
printing area is normally 10 mm (3/8 in.) inward from the respective left- and right-hand edges of the material.
When the printable width have been specified with the [PRINT AREA] menu, the margins are in accordance with these setting values.
Maximum printing width
[FJ-500]
1361 mm (53-9/16 in.)
[FJ-400]
1107 mm (43-9/16 in.)
107 mm (4-1/4 in.)
Length of one roll
10 mm (3/8 in.) 10 mm (3/8 in.)
Material
Printing area
Origin (0, 0)
70 mm (2-13/16 in.)
When the printable width have been specified with the [PRINT AREA] menu,
the margins are in accordance with these setting values.
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4-4 Display Menus Flowchart
For details about each of the menus, see the "4-5 Description of Keys and Display Menus."
Selecting the language for
screen messages
Roland FJ-500
Ver.1.00
When the power is turned
on for the first time, or turned
on after removing the ink
Roland FJ-500
PIGMENT 8COLOR
SETUP SHEET
Load the material and press
the [SETUP] key
MENU LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
MENU LANGUAGE
JAPANESE
Roland FJ-500
INK NOT FILLED
RAISE THE HEAD
LOWER THE HEAD
LOWER THE HEAD
SELECT INK TYPE
PIGMENT 8COLOR
PIGMENT 8COLOR/PIGMENT 4COLOR/
DYE 4COLOR/PIGMENT&DYE 4
INSTALL
DRAIN TANK
Use or to select.
Press the [ENTER] key
to enable the setting.
No ink is filled.
Setting the initial
head-height position
Move the location to the
"2 (High)" position.
Move the lever to the
"1 (Low)" position.
Press the [ENTER] key.
Select the installed ink type
and press the [ENTER] key.
Attach the drain bottle,
and press [ENTER] key.
Printable width of
the loaded material
Top
W 1234 mm
menu
NORMAL BI-DIR
The settings for [PRINT QUALITY]
(Printing Direction) display only in the case
of [BI-DIRECTION].
Settings for [PRINT QUALITY] (Printing Quality)
vPHOTO/vSUPER/vNORMAL/SUPER/NORMAL/DRAFT
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FILLING INK...
The system will execute
ink fill.
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PRINT QUALITY
NORMAL
vPHOTO/vSUPER/vNORMAL/
SUPER/NORMAL/DRAFT
Use or to select.
Press the [ENTER] key to enable the setting.
CLEANING
TEST PRINT
* Not displayed during printing.
CLEANING
BOTH HEADS
CLEANING
LEFT HEAD
PRINT QUALITY
BI-DIRECTION
UNI-DIRECTION/
BI-DIRECTION
Press the [ENTER] key
to print a test pattern.
Press the [ENTER] key
to perform head cleaning.
Press the [ENTER] key
to perform head cleaning.
CLEANING
RIGHT HEAD
Press the [ENTER] key
to perform head cleaning.
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MENU
SHEET TYPE
MENU
PRINT AREA
MENU
HEAD HEIGHT
SHEET TYPE
OPAQUE OPAQUE
OPAQUE/CLEAR
Displayed only when the material has been set up.
PRINT AREA
RIGHT EDGE
RIGHT EDGE
SET
RIGHT EDGE
CANCEL
PRINT AREA
LEFT EDGE
LEFT EDGE
SET
LEFT EDGE
CANCEL
HEAD HEIGHT
HIGH LOW
MENU
HEAD CLEANING
To the [INK CONTROL] menu
HEAD CLEANING
TEST PRINT
HEAD CLEANING
BOTH MEDIUM
HEAD CLEANING
LEFT MEDIUM
HEAD CLEANING
RIGHT MEDIUM
HEAD CLEANING
TEST PRINT
HEAD CLEANING
BOTH POWERFUL
HEAD CLEANING
LEFT POWERFUL
HEAD CLEANING
RIGHT POWERFUL
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[HEAD CLEANING] menu
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MENU
INK CONTROL
MENU
ADJUST BI-DIR
INK CONTROL
EMPTY MODE
INK CONTROL
FILL INK
INK CONTROL
PUMP UP
INK CONTROL
HEAD WASH
INK CONTROL
CHANGE INK SET
ADJUST BI-DIR
TEST PRINT
ADJUST BI-DIR
SETTING
EMPTY MODE
LATER PROMPT
LATER/PROMPT
CHANGE INK SET
PIG. 8 DYE 4
PIG. 8/PIG. 4/DYE 4/PIG&DYE
SETTING
0 0
-20 to +20 (In steps of 1)
MENU
CALIBRATION
MENU
SLEEP
MENU
UNIT
MENU
6COLOR MODE
MENU
SYSTEM REPORT
MENU
FACTORY DEFAULT
CALIBRATION
TEST PRINT
CALIBRATION
SETTING
SLEEP
15min 15 min
NONE, 15 to 120 min.
(In steps of 15 min)
UNIT
mm mm
mm/INCH
6COLOR MODE
OR-GR Lc-Lm
OR-GR/Lc-Lm
PERFORMING
TEST PRINT
NOW PROCESSING..
SETTING
-0.10 -0.10
-2.0 to +2.0 (In steps of 0.05)
• Move to the previous menu
screen or the next menu
screen
• Select the value for a setting
• Moves the material (when
specifying the printing location)
• Move to a submenu screen
• Moves the carriage (when
specifying the printing location)
• Move to the previous menu
screen
• Moves the carriage (when
specifying the printing location)
MENU
INK REMAINING
To the [SHEET TYPE] menu
O G c m
K C M Y
• Executes the menu
• Locks in the value for a setting
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Description of Keys and Display Menus
Description of Keys
Key
Top
menu
—— ——This switches on and off the sub power . When the
—— ——This detects the presence and the width of the material,
—— ——The [P AUSE] key pauses printing. The PAUSE LED
FunctionSubmenu
power is switched on, the POWER LED lights up.
and displays the printable width.
The SETUP LED flashes while detection of material
width is in progress. When setup finishes, the SETUP
LED lights up continuously.
Also press this key when removing the material.
Pressing this key when any of the various menu screens
is displayed returns you to the top screen. (When this is
done, material setup cannot be canceled.)
lights up while paused.
Pressing this key again cancels the paused state.
Holding down the [SETUP] key for about 1 second
while paused causes remaining data to be cleared and
cancels the material's setup state.
Setting
range
Default
value
—— ——This sets the print-start location in the horizontal
direction (the direction of carriage movement). For
more information, see "2-5 Printing -- Printing at the
Desired Location -- Specifying a location in the leftright direction (the direction of carriage movement)."
PRINT
QUALITY
— [Printing
This displays the [PRINT QUALITY] menu for setting
image quality.
This is used to specify the printing quality and unidirectional or bidirectional printing.
Settings cannot be made while printing is in progress.
To exit the [PRINT QUALITY] menu screen, press the
[MENU] key, the [CLEANING] key, or the [SETUP]
key.
When you can make the settings for the printing mode
and printing direction on the computer, the computer's
settings take priority.
For more information, see "2-5 Printing -- Setting the
Printing Mode."
[Printing
quality]
vPHOTO
vSUPER
vNORMAL
SUPER
NORMAL
DRAFT
[Printing
direction]
UNI-DIRECTION
BI-DIRECTION
NORMAL
[Printing
BIDIRECTION
quality]
direction]
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Key
Top
menu
CLEANING
the printing head. Before starting to print, you can
carry out a printing test to check the printing quality.
You can perform cleaning while in any state. Note that
[TEST PRINT] is not displayed while the printing is in
progress.
[TEST PRINT]: Performs a printing test. If there is a
TESTPRINT
BOTH HEADS
LEFT HEAD
RIGHT HEAD
—— ——This severs the material at the present position of the
—— ——These move the material and the carriage.
problem, then continue by carrying out cleaning.
[BOTH HEADS]/[LEFT HEAD]/[RIGHT HEAD]:
Begins cleaning of the printing heads. After cleaning,
carry out a printing test to make sure there are no
problems.
For more information, see "2-4 Test Printing" and "3-3
Cleaning the Printing Heads."
print-start line. Press this to separate the portion that
has been printed from the roll.
You cannot sever a piece of material while printing is in
progress.
For more information, see "2-6 Ending Printing
Operations -- Separating the Printed Portion."
When a menu is displayed, these move among the
menu items.
FunctionSubmenu
Setting
range
——This displays the [CLEANING] menu for cleaning of
Default
value
+
—— ——This enters the menu mode.
When a menu is displayed, the [
move to the next menu,
the [
] moves to a submenu, and the [ ] key
moves to the previous screen.
—— ——This is used to accept, execute, or save the item shown
on the display.
LANGUAGE — ENGLISH
select either English or Japanese.
] and [ ] keys
JAPANESE
ENGLISHThis sets the language for screen messages. You can
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Description of Menus
Pressing the [MENU] key enters the menu mode.
Top
menu
SHEET
TYPE
PRINT
AREA
HEAD
HEIGHT
FunctionSubmenu
— OPAQUE
Select [OPAQUE] when the material loaded on the unit is not transparent. When the material loaded on the unit is not transparent, select
[OPAQUE]. When you are using transparent material or the printing
area cannot be detected, select [CLEAR]. For more information, see
"4-6 What to Do If... -- [SHEET SET ERROR SET AGAIN] appears
and the material cannot be detected even when the [SETUP] key is
pressed."
RIGHT EDGE
LEFT EDGE
* This appears only when the material is in a loaded state.
This sets the printing area in the left-right direction (the direction of
carriage movement) of the loaded material.
With transparent material, automatic detection of the material width is
not performed. In such cases, use the [PRINT AREA] menu to specify
the printing area in the left-right direction. Even when using opaque
material, this can be specified when printing in a specific area.
For more information, see "2-5 Printing -- Printing at the Desired
Location Specifying a location in the left-right direction (the direction
of carriage movement)."
This sets the height of the printing heads.
To make the setting, display this menu, then move the lever on the side
of the unit's carriage.
For more information, see "4-2 Adjusting the Height of the Printing
Head."
Setting
range
CLEAR
——
HIGH/LOW
Default
value
OPAQUEThis is used to select either transparent or opaque material.
LOW
HEAD
CLEANING
printing quality.
If the printing test shows a problem, clean the printing head.
Because cleaning subjects the head to wear and consumes ink, it should
only be performed when absolutely necessary. Performing cleaning
from the Powerful menu in particular subjects the head to early wear
and used up large amounts of ink.
TEST PRINT
BOTH MEDIUM
LEFT MEDIUM
RIGHT MEDIUM
BOTH POWERFUL
LEFT POWERFUL
RIGHT POWERFUL
[TEST PRINT]: Performs a printing test. If a problem is found, then
continue by carrying out cleaning.
[BOTH MEDIUM]/[RIGHT MEDIUM]/[LEFT MEDIUM]: Performs
cleaning of the printing heads. After cleaning, carry out a printing test
to make sure there are no problems with printing quality.
Normally, head cleaning should be performed by pressing the
[CLEANING] key.
[BOTH POWERFUL]/[RIGHT POWERFUL]/[LEFT POWERFUL]:
Used when performing cleaning with Medium several times does not
restore the printing quality. After cleaning, carry out a printing test to
make sure there are no problems with printing quality.
For more information, see "2-4 Test Printing" and "3-3 Cleaning the
Printing Heads."
—Before starting to print, you can carry out a printing test to check the
—
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Top
menu
INK
CONTROL
EMPTY
MODE
FILL INK
PUMP UP
HEAD WASH
CHANGE
INK SET
FunctionSubmenu
[EMPTY MODE]: When replacement of the ink cartridge becomes
necessary while printing is in progress, this setting determines whether
printing continues or pauses.
This setting is used when the ink cartridge cannot be changed immediately during printing, such as during unattended operation at night.
[LATER] causes printing to continue without pause even if ink refilling
becomes necessary. Printing continues with the small amount of ink
remaining, so the printed image may become faint as the ink runs out.
In general, it should possible to perform about 1 m2 (10 ft2) of printing
once this message appears, although the actual varies widely according
to the amount of ink needed for the particular image. Printing is
continued only for the data currently being printed. Operation stops
after one image is output.
[PROMPT] causes operation to pause immediately when the ink
cartridge needs to be changed. Printing is resumed by replacing the
cartridge. Please note, however, that the colors of an image in progress
may no longer be perfectly matched if the unit is allowed to remain
paused for two or three hours before resuming printing.
[FILL INK]: This fills the printing heads with ink. Normally there is no
need to make this setting, because filling is automatic.
[PUMP UP] : Drains ink from the printing heads.
[HEAD WASH] : This washes the printing heads with optionally
available cleaning cartridges. For more information, see "3-8 When
Moving the Unit... ."
[CHANGE INK SET] : Performs the [HEAD WASH] and [FILL INK]
operations.
This is used when switching the ink type. Before running this, choose
the type of ink to be used after the change.
For more information, see "3-4 Changing the Type of Ink."
Setting
range
[EMPTY
MODE]
LATER/
PROMPT
[CHANGE
INK SET]
PIG. 8/
PIG. 4/
DYE 4/
PIG&DIE
Default
value
[EMPTY
MODE]
PROMPT
ADJUST
BI-DIR
CARIBRATION
TEST PRINT
SETTING
TEST PRINT
SETTING
This adjusts for slippage when performing bidirectional printing.
This must be readjusted when you have replaced the material with a
different type or adjusted the head height.
[TEST PRINT]: This menu is for verifying the adjustment.
[SETTING]: This sets the correction value.
For more information, see "2-5 Printing -- Making Corrections for
Printing -- Bidirectional Correction."
type of material.
Be sure to make this setting when you have replaced the material with
a different type.
Make this setting again when horizontal stripes are plainly visible on
printing results.
[TEST PRINT]: This menu is for verifying the adjustment.
[SETTING]: This sets the correction value.
When you can set the error for the amount of feed for the grit rollers on
the computer, the computer's setting takes priority.
For more information, see "2-5 Printing -- Making Corrections for
Printing -- Feed Correction."
[SETTING]
-20 to +20
(In steps of 1)
-2.0% to
+2.0%
(In steps of
0.05%)
0
0%This corrects for errors in the amount of feed of the grit rollers due the
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Top
menu
SLEEP This sets the time that elapses before the unit enters the SLEEP mode.
UNIT
6COLOR
MODE
— NONE/15
The SLEEP mode is enabled when the FJ-500/400 has been inactive
for a specified time. (When in the SLEEP mode, the POWER LED
flashes once per second.)
To release the SLEEP mode...
- Touch any key on the control panel.
- Send data from the computer (only when the SETUP LED is lit).
- Open the front cover.
- Move the sheet loading lever toward the back of the unit.
— mm/INCH mmThis selects millimeters or inches as the unit of measurement for the
width displayed on the top menu after setting up the material. When
inch display is used, values are displayed to the first digit to the right of
the decimal point.
— OR-GR/
It has no effect on processing data for four-color or eight-color
printing.
The menu is for performing printing using six-color printing data for
older Hi-Fi JET models from Roland DG Corp.
When processing six-color printing data as KCMY + OrGr (black,
cyan, magenta, and yellow plus orange and green, choose [OR-GR].
When processing the six-color printing data as KCMY + LcLm (black,
cyan, magenta, and yellow plus light cyan and light magenta), choose
[Lc-Lm].
* Performing printing using six-color data for an older model requires
taking into account the differences in resolution and the amount of
ink received, and adjusting the output profile appropriately. Note that
the output results will not be exactly equivalent to those obtained
with the older model.
Also, if the FJ-500/400 is set to a printing mode that is not
compatible with the older model, correct output results may not be
obtained even when six-color printing data is sent.
The only printing mode on the FJ-500/400 that is compatible with
older models is NORMAL.
[OR-GR]: In the six-color data, the two colors other than KCMY
(black, cyan, magenta, and yellow) are processed as OrGr (orange and
green).
[Lc-Lm]: In the six-color data, the two colors other than KCMY
(black, cyan, magenta, and yellow) are processed as LcLm (light cyan
and light magenta).
FunctionSubmenu
Setting
range
min to
120 min
(In steps of
15 min)
Lc-Lm
Default
value
15 min
OR-GRMake this setting when you are using data for six-color printing.
SYSTEM
REPORT
FACTORY
DEFAULT
REMAINING
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— ——This prints the current status of settings and other system information.
— ——This returns all menu settings to their original values when shipped
from the factory.
For more about the factory defaults for the various settings, see the
"Default value" entry for each menu setting in this section.
— ——INK
This shows the amount of ink left after each of the ink cartridges has
been installed.
The fewer the markers ("
* If a partially used ink cartridge is removed and reinstalled, or if a
partially used ink cartridge is installed, the cartridge is taken to be
unused, and the displayed amount of remaining ink is not true.
For more information, see "3-2 Checking the Remaining Ink Level."
"), the less ink is left.
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4-6 Network Connection
The FJ-500/400 has a built-in print server (Roland-PrintServer) as a network interface. You can connect the print server to a 10Base-T or
100Base-TX network.
When you use the print server, you can send printing data to the FJ-500/400 from anywhere on the network.
In order to send printing data from the included Roland COLORCHOICE® (software raster image processor) through the network to the
FJ-500/400, you need to make the setting for the IP address in the print server.
This section describes how to make the setting for the IP address in the print server.
For detailed information about the print server and network connections, see the "Roland-PrintServer Installation Manual" (PDF file) and
the "Roland-PrintServer User Manual" (PDF file) on the included Roland-PrintServer CD-ROM.
"Software Quick Installation," which appears in the "Roland-PrintServer User Manual" (PDF file), is not included with the FJ-500/400.
How to View the Manuals (PDF Files)
The included Roland-PrintServer CD-ROM contains the following PDF files.
To read the following files on the CD-ROM, open them directly from the CD-ROM, or copy them to your hard disk first.
- Roland-PrintServer Installation Manual
This contains an explanation of TCP/IP, describes how to install and set up the print server in a Windows-based environment, and so on.
Location
[Manual] - [English] - [Installation.pdf]
- Roland-PrintServer User Manual
This describes the settings and features of the print server.
Location
[Manual] - [English] - [User.pdf]
Installing and Setting Up Acrobat Reader
Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files.
Install Acrobat Reader if it is not already installed on your computer.
The included Roland-PrintServer CD-ROM contains Acrobat Reader. Its location is as shown below.
For Windows
Location
[Acrobat] - [English] - [ar302.exe]
(This runs under Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 .)
For Macintosh
Location
[Acrobat] - [English] - [Reader 3.02 Installer]
(This runs under Mac OS 7.0 or higher.)
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Setup
1 Confirm the IP addresses of the computer and the print server.
For a TCP/IP network that is already configured
Consult your network administrator.
For a TCP/IP network that is completely unconfigured
* The explanations in this section assume that there is not connection to another network.
Decide on the IP address of the computer sending data directly to the FJ-500/400 (Windows 98/95, Windows NT 4.0, or Macintosh) and
the IP address of the print server.
For Windows
IP Address: 192.168.0.XXX
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: Leave it blank
For Macintosh
IP Address: 192.168.0.XXX
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Router address: Leave it blank
Name server addr.: Leave it blank
Search domains: Leave it blank
* Decide on a value (any value) of from 1 to 254 for the "XXX" portion of each of the IP addresses. Each of these values must be unique
-- that is, not duplicated for any of the computers or print servers.
For instance, you may decide on an IP address of 192.168.0.100 for the computer sending data and an address of 192.168.0.123 for the
print server. The explanations in this section use these IP addresses.
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2 Install TCP/IP on the computer and set the IP address.
Settings for Windows 98/95
The following procedure describes how to enable the TCP/IP protocol and set the IP address on the computer.
1) Quit all running programs.
2) From the [Start] menu, point to [Settings] and choose [Control Panel].
3) Double-click the [Network] icon.
4) Choose the [Configuration] tab.
5) Click [Add].
6) Choose [Protocol].
7) Click [Add].
8) In the [Manufacturers] box, choose [Microsoft].
9) In the [Network Protocols] box, choose [TCP/IP].
10) Click [OK] to enable the TCP/IP protocol.
11) At the [Configuration] tab, from the displayed list, choose [TCP/IP].
12) Click [Properties].
13) Choose the [IP Address] tab.
14) Activate the selection for [Specify an IP address].
15) In [IP Address], enter the IP address for the computer that you decided on in "1 Confirm the IP addresses of the computer and the
print server." Here, enter 192.168.000.100 as an example.
16) Enter the [Subnet Mask]. Here, enter 255.255.255.000 as an example.
17) Click [OK].
18) In the [Network] window, click [OK].
19) When you are asked whether to restart the computer, click [Yes] to restart.
This completes the setup of TCP/IP in Windows 98/95 and the settings for the IP address.
Settings for Windows NT 4.0
The following procedure describes how to set the IP address for the computer. TCP/IP is enabled by default.
1) From the [Start] menu, point to [Settings] and choose [Control Panel].
2) Double-click the [Network] icon.
3) Choose the [Protocols] tab.
4) In the [Network Protocols] box, choose [TCP/IP Protocol].
5) Click [Properties].
6) Choose the [IP Address] tab.
7) Activate the setting for [Specify an IP address].
8) In [IP Address], enter the IP address for the computer that you decided on in "1 Confirm the IP addresses of the computer and the
print server." Here, enter 192.168.000.100 as an example.
9) Enter the [Subnet Mask]. Here, enter 255.255.255.000 as an example.
10) Click [OK].
11) In the [Network] window, click [OK].
This completes the setting of the IP address for Windows NT 4.0.
Settings for Macintosh
In the included "Roland-PrintServer for Macintosh Users," follow the instructions in "TCP/IP Settings on the Macintosh" and make the
settings.
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3 Verify the hardware address for the
print server.
The print server's hardware address is required to set the IP
address for the print server.
Check the label affixed to the FJ-500/400 and verify the
hardware address.
The explanations in this section use 00C0EB0001FF as the print
server's hardware address.
RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector
Hardware address
4 Set the IP address for the print server.
Settings for Windows 98/95
The following procedure describes how to set the IP address for
the print server.
1) From the [Start] menu, point to [Programs] and choose
[MS-DOS Prompt].
2) Run this: arp -s <IP address> <hardware address>
For the IP address, specify the IP address for the print
server you decided on in "1 Confirm the IP addresses of
the computer and the print server."
For the hardware address, specify the hardware address for
the print server you verified in "3 Verify the hardware
address for the print server."
Here, enter arp -s 192.168.0.123 00-c0-eb-00-01-ff as an
example, then press the [ENTER] key.
3) Run this: ping <IP address>
For the IP address, specify the IP address for the print
server you decided on in "1 Confirm the IP addresses of
the computer and the print server."
Here, enter ping 192.168.0.123 as an example, then press
the [ENTER] key.
This completes the setting of the IP address for the print server.
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Settings for Windows NT 4.0
The following procedure describes how to set the IP address for
the print server.
1) From the [Start] menu, point to [Programs] and choose
[Command Prompt].
2) Run this: arp -s <IP address> <hardware address>
For the IP address, specify the IP address for the print
server you decided on in "1 Confirm the IP addresses of
the computer and the print server."
For the hardware address, specify the hardware address for
the print server you verified in "3 Verify the hardware
address for the print server."
Here, enter arp -s 192.168.0.123 00-c0-eb-00-01-ff as an
example, then press the [ENTER] key.
3) Run this: ping <IP address>
For the IP address, specify the IP address for the print
server you decided on in "1 Confirm the IP addresses of
the computer and the print server."
Here, enter ping 192.168.0.123 as an example, then press
the [ENTER] key.
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This completes the setting of the IP address for the print server.
Settings for Macintosh
In the included "Roland-PrintServer for Macintosh Users," follow the instructions in "Setting the IP Address for the Print Server and
Verifying the Network Connection" and make the settings.
* Output to the FJ-500/400 is made via Roland COLORCHOICE
with Roland COLORCHOICE®.
®
. The output destination for use in a network environment is made
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5 Check the response from the print server.
For Windows 98/95
Click [Start].
Point to [Programs], then click [MS-DOS Prompt].
Run [ping <IP address>].
When the print server responds correctly, the results are like
those shown in the figure.
When the print server does not respond correctly, the results are
like those shown in the figure.
Investigate and eliminate the cause, so that the correct response
is obtained.
If there is no response from the print server and the results are
as shown in the figure, one of the following may be the cause.
- The printer is not turned on.
- The network device is not turned on.
- The network cables are not connected correctly.
- The IP address was entered incorrectly.
If an error message is returned from the gateway and the results
are like those at right, one of the following may be the cause.
- The IP address was entered incorrectly.
- The settings for the gateway are not correct.
Aside from these, the information displayed may change,
depending on the error.
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For Windows NT 4.0
Click [Start].
Point to [Programs], then click [Command Prompt].
Run [ping <IP address>].
When the print server responds correctly, the results are like
those shown in the figure.
When the print server does not respond correctly, the results are
like those shown in the figure.
Investigate and eliminate the cause, so that the correct response
is obtained.
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If there is no response from the print server and the results are as
shown in the figure, one of the following may be the cause.
- The printer is not turned on.
- The network device is not turned on.
- The network cables are not connected correctly.
- The IP address was entered incorrectly.
If an error message is returned from the gateway and the results
are like those at right, one of the following may be the cause.
- The IP address was entered incorrectly.
- The settings for the gateway are not correct.
Aside from these, the information displayed may change,
depending on the error.
For Macintosh
In the included "Roland-PrintServer for Macintosh Users,"
follow the instructions in "Setting the IP Address for the Print
Server and Verifying the Network Connection" and verify the
settings.
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4-7 What to Do If...
What to Do If...
If the FJ-500/400 doesn't run...
Is the power cord connected correctly?
Connect the power cord included with the FJ-500/400 to the unit, and plug the other end securely into an electrical outlet. (See “1-2
Making the Connections” .)
Is the FJ-500/400 power on?
Turn on the power. (See “2-2 Powerup” .)
Has material been loaded (the SETUP LED is lit)?
If the SETUP LED is not illuminated, make sure the material is loaded correctly and press the [SETUP] key to illuminate the SETUP
LED.
Is the PAUSE LED illuminated?
If the [PAUSE] key has been pressed and the PAUSE LED is lighted, the unit has been paused.
To resume printing, press the [PAUSE] key again. The PAUSE LED is extinguished, and printing resumes.
To terminate printing, first stop the transmission of printing instructions from the computer to the FJ-500/400. Then press the [SETUP]
key. Hold down for about 1 second. This deletes the printing instructions that have already been sent from the computer to the FJ-500/
400, and printing is stopped.
Is the top menu displayed?
If the top menu isn't displayed, printing doesn't start even when data is sent from the computer.
Conditions for starting printing
The material must be already set up (with the SETUP LED lighted),
and the display must show the top menu.
If another menu screen is displayed, press the [SETUP] key to go back to the top menu.
(Pressing the [SETUP] key when another menu screen is displayed does not cancel the set-up for the material.)
Are the computer and the FJ-500/400 linked with the right cable ?
The type of cable you need is determined by your computer. One which you are sure matches the model of computer being used should
be select.
Is the cable making a secure connection?
Connect securely. (See “1-2 Making the Connections” .)
Has the correct driver selection been made for the application software?
Select the appropriate FJ-500/400 driver.
Top menu
W 1234 mm
NORMAL BI-DIR
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Verify the response from the print server (Roland-PrintServer).
For more information about how to verify this, see below.
For Windows
"4-6 Network Connection Setup 5) Check the response from the print server."
For Macintosh
In the included "Roland-PrintServer for Macintosh Users," follow the instructions in "Setting the IP Address for the Print Server and
Verifying the Network Connection."
When there is a response from the print server
The network connection is correct. Check the following.
®
- The Roland COLORCHOICE
When there is no response from the print server
Check for a response from another computer connected to the network.
If checking from the other computer shows a response from the print server, check the computer that did not receive a response.
One of the following may be the cause.
Investigate and eliminate the cause, so that the correct response is obtained.
- The network cables are not connected correctly.
- The computer's TCP/IP setting is incorrect. (When checking the TCP/IP settings, refer to "Verifying the Computer's TCP/IP Settings.")
setting for the output destination
There is no response from the print server at any computer
One of the following may be the cause.
Investigate and eliminate the cause, so that the correct response is obtained.
- The FJ-500/400 is not turned on.
- The network device is not turned on.
- The power cord is not connected correctly.
- The network cables are not connected correctly.
- The network cable is suffering from a broken wire or faulty contact.
If the network cable is suffering from a broken wire or faulty contact, replace it with a new network cable. If you are using a 100Base
TX Ethernet network, use Category 5 cable.
- The computer's TCP/IP setting is incorrect. (When checking the TCP/IP settings, refer to "Verifying the Computer's TCP/IP Settings.")
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Verifying the Computer's TCP/IP Settings
Make sure there is no error in the computer's settings.
For Windows 98/95
Click [Start].
Point to [Programs], then click [MS-DOS Prompt] and run
[winipcfg.exe].
For Windows NT 4.0
Click [Start].
Point to [Programs], then click [Command Prompt] and run
[ipconfig.exe].
Choose the Ethernet adapter you are using.
For Macintosh
From the [Apple] menu, choose [Control Panels], then click
[TCP/IP].
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[SHEET SET ERROR SET AGAIN] appears and the material cannot be
detected even when the [SETUP] key is pressed
If the material loaded on the unit is transparent, then at the [SHEET TYPE] menu, select [CLEAR].
Press the [MENU] key and [
1
following screen appear on the display.
Press the [ ] key to make the following screen appear
on the display.
2
Use the [ ] and [ ] key to select [CLEAR], then
3
press the [ENTER] key.
Specify a printing area for the left-right direction (the direction of carriage movement) that matches the width of the material.
For more information, see " 2-5 Printing -- Printing at the Desired Location -- Setting the printing area in the left-right direction
4
(the direction of carriage movement)."
- When the setting for [SHEET TYPE] is changed after setup for the material has been performed, the setup for the material is
automatically canceled. If this happens, set up the material again.
- When using opaque material, return the [SHEET TYPE] setting to [OPAQUE].
When [SHEET TYPE] is set to [CLEAR], the material width is not detected during material setup. This
means it is necessary to specify a printing area that matches the actual width of the material.
When only set to [CLEAR], the width of the printing area is set as follows.
- FJ-500
1351 mm (53-3/16 in.) : The printing-area default for material having a width of 54 in., which is the
maximum loadable material width
- FJ-400
1097 mm (43-3/16 in.) : The printing-area default for material having a width of 44 in., which is the
maximum loadable material width
] key to make the
MENU
SHEET TYPE
SHEET TYPE
OPAQUE OPAQUE
SHEET TYPE
OPAQUE CLEAR
The out-of-ink screen appeared during material setup.
A cartridge has run out of ink, and printing cannot be started.
If printing data is being sent, this message is displayed and the
buzzer sounds. At the same time, operation is paused. Replace
the empty cartridge with a new one to start printing.
O___G _c _m _
K __C M Y __
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Clean, attractive printing is impossible
If drop-out occurs with printed images.
Clean the printing heads (see "3-3 Cleaning the Printing Heads").
Is the surface of the platen dirty or scratched?
Clean the platen (see “3-7 Cleaning”).
Is the material dirty?
Remove superficial soiling, then load the material.
Is the material damaged?
Clean, attractive printing is not possible if the material is damaged or warped.
Use care to keep materials from being damaged while in storage.
During printing, was the front cover opened (executing an emergency stop) or the [PAUSE] key pressed?
If operation is stopped or paused while printing is in progress, the quality of the image before and after the interruption may differ. It is a
good idea to avoid pausing operation while printing is in progress whenever possible.
Is thick material in use, or does the surface of the material rub against the printing heads?
If material feed is not smooth because the material catches on the head, then adjust the height of the printing heads (see "4-2 Adjusting
the Height of the Printing Head").
When the height of the printing head has been adjusted, it is necessary to perform bidirectional correction (only when the printing
direction for [PRINT QUALITY] has been set to [BI-DIRECTION]). For more information about bidirectional correction, see "2-5
Printing - Making Corrections for Printing - Bidirectional Correction."
If you are using material that becomes uneven when printed, then perform unidirectional printing. With unidirectional printing,
unevenness is less conspicuous than bidirectional printing.
Also, if the printing heads scrape the material even when the heads are raised, then do not use that material.
Doing so may not only cause paper jams, but may soil the material (the printing surface) and impair printing accuracy.
If the type of material was changed, was feed correction performed?
Correcting the amount of feed improves the dot-positioning accuracy in the feed direction, which can help enhance image quality.
If the type of material was changed, refer to "2-5 Printing - Making Corrections for Printing - Feed Correction" and perform correction
for feed.
During printing, ink drips from the carriage and soils the material (the
printing surface).
The following may cause ink to drip on the material during printing.
- Dust or fiber-containing grime around the heads may have absorbed ink.
- The heads scraping the material may have caused ink to fail to be discharged, resulting in ink buildup in the heads.
If this happens, refer to "3-3 Cleaning the Printing Heads -- Using the Cleaning Kit to Clean the Printing Heads" and clean the heads.
Also, before you start printing, perform a printing test to make sure there is no dot drop-out.
Printing goes beyond the loaded material
Is [SHEET TYPE] set to [CLEAR]?
When [SHEET TYPE] has been set to [CLEAR], no detection of the material width is performed when material is loaded (printable
width set to maximum).
If transparent material has been loaded, specify a printing area that matches the actual material width (see "2-5 Printing -- Printing at the
Desired Location -- Setting the printing area in the left-right direction (the direction of carriage movement)").
If opaque material has been loaded, set [SHEET TYPE] to [OPAQUE].
Is the reflective tape dirty?
If the reflective tape becomes soiled, the width of the material cannot be detected correctly.
If the tape becomes dirty, wipe gently with a cloth moistened with water or ethyl alcohol.
Has the material been loaded at an angle?
If the loaded material is not straight, it may extend outside the printing area.
Refer to "2-3 Loading the Material" and load the material correctly.
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Has the printing area been set to fill the material entirely?
When setting the printing area in the left-right direction (the direction of carriage movement) at the [PRINT AREA] menu, leave a margin
on either side. If the printing area is set to extend all the way to the left right and right edges, a small amount of misalignment may result
in printing beyond the edge of the material.
Material feed is not smooth (slippage occurs)
Is thick material being used?
If the surface of the material rubs against the printing heads and smooth feed is impossible, then adjust the height of the printing heads
(see "4-2 Adjusting the Height of the Printing Head").
When the height of the printing head has been adjusted, it is necessary to perform bidirectional correction (only when the printing
direction for [PRINT QUALITY] has been set to [BI-DIRECTION]). For more information about bidirectional correction, see "2-5
Printing - Making Corrections for Printing - Bidirectional Correction."
If using sheet material, does the loaded material contact areas such as the stand's media flange?
If the sheet material contacts the media flange or the like at the back of the unit, shift the retainer to a location where the material doesn't
make contact.
If the material touches an obstruction while printing is in progress, normal material feed is not performed, and image quality may suffer
or the material may jam.
Is the sheet material loaded at an angle? Are the left and right edges of the material not straight?
If the material is loaded at an angle or if the left and right sides of the material are not cut straight, the location of the edges may shift as
feed is carried out. This may cause the material to rub against the inner side of the FJ-500/400 or be displaced from the printing area.
Is the roll material loaded correctly?
If the roll material is not loaded correctly, the material may come loose or advance at an angle. Refer to "2-3 Loading the Material
Loading Roll Material" and load the material correctly.
The material becomes jammed
If [MOTOR ERROR : TURN OFF POWER] appears and operation stops
1) Press the [POWER] key to switch off the sub power.
2) Remove the jammed material. Cut off any creased or torn portions.
3) Press the [POWER] key to turn on the sub power.
4) Correct whatever caused the material to jam.
(For example, if thick material has been loaded, then adjust the height of the printing heads.)
5) Load the material and carry out setup.
6) Press the [CLEANING] key to perform head cleaning and a printing test (see "3-3 Cleaning the Printing Heads").
7) Send the printing data and perform printing.
* Jammed material may damage or soil the printing heads. Be sure to perform head cleaning first before sending the printing data.
When printing was continued, but should be started over
1) Press the [PAUSE] key to pause operation.
2) Stop sending data from the computer.
3) Press the [SETUP] key. Hold down for about 1 second (making the SETUP LED go dark).
4) Press the [POWER] key to switch off the sub power.
5) Remove the jammed material. Cut off any creased or torn portions.
6) Press the [POWER] key to turn on the sub power.
7) Correct whatever caused the material to jam.
(For example, if thick material has been loaded, then adjust the height of the printing heads.)
8) Load the material and carry out setup.
9) Press the [CLEANING] key to perform head cleaning and a printing test (see "3-3 Cleaning the Printing Heads").
10) Send the printing data and perform printing.
* Jammed material may damage or soil the printing heads. Be sure to perform head cleaning first before sending the printing data.
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Printed lines are misaligned
[Example]
OK: Correct Not OK: Single lines not produced
If misalignment like in the example occurs when the printing direction for [PRINT QUALITY] has been set to [BI-DIRECTION]
(bidirectional), then carry out correction at the [BIDIRECTION] menu (see "2-5 Printing - Making Corrections for Printing - Bidirectional Correction").
Be sure to make this setting when you have replaced the material with a different type, or if you have adjusted the head height and
printing is misaligned.
The material cannot be separated
Is a blade installed in the separating knife?
If no blade is installed, then install one (see "3-6 How to Replace the Separating Knife").
Is the blade dull or broken?
If the blade has become dull or broken, replace it with the replacement blade included with the unit (see "3-6 How to Replace the
Separating Knife").
* Some materials cannot be separated due to their composition.
The material cannot be separated automatically
Has the material-cutting command been set to "enable" with the driver?
When the material-cutting command has not been set to "enable" with the driver, automatic separation of the material is not performed.
The printing length is not accurate
Did you correct the amount of feed for the grit rollers?
To correct the amount of feed for the grit rollers, refer to "2-5 Printing Making Corrections for Printing Feed Correction" and make the
correction to match the material you're using.
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To Return the Print Server (Roland-PrintServer) to Its Factory Defaults
At times such as when you have lost track of the print server's IP address, return the print server's settings to their default values and
make the settings again.
1) At the control panel, press the [POWER] key to switch off the sub power.
2) Turn off the main power switch.
3) In the "Roland-PrintServer User Manual," follow the steps in "A.2.2. Functions of the Button."
Internet access is possible, but the print server's web page cannot be
accessed
The print server's web page is located in the FJ-500/400's internal print server. This means that a proxy server is not used to view the print
server's web page.
In your Internet browser, enter the IP address of the print server in the address to use when you are not using a proxy server.
For information about proxy settings, refer to the documentation for the browser you're using.
For Internet Explorer 5 (Windows version)
1) From the [Tools] menu, choose [Internet Options]. The
[Internet Options] dialog box appears.
2) Display the [Connections] tab.
3) Click [LAN Settings].
The [Local Area Network (LAN) Settings] dialog box
appears.
4) For [Proxy server], select [Use a proxy server] to activate
the setting, then click [Advanced]. The [Proxy Settings]
dialog box appears.
5) At [Exceptions], enter the IP address of the print server.
The print server's IP address
For Netscape Communicator 4 (Windows version)
1) From the [Edit] menu, choose [Preferences]. The [Preferences] dialog box appears.
2) At [Category], under [Advanced], choose [Proxies].
3) Select [Manual Proxy Configuration] to activate it, then
click [View]. The [Manual Proxy Configuration] dialog
box appears.
4) At [Exceptions], enter the IP address of the print server.
The print server's IP address
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Messages
Messages
CLOSE THE COVER
SHEET NOT LOADED
PRESS SETUP KEY
O___ G _c _m
K __C___ M Y __
SET CARTRIDGE
[OGcmKCMY] *
REMOVE CARTRIDGE
[OGcmKCMY] *
SET CLEANING
LIQUID [OGcmKCMY] *
REMOVE CLEANING
LIQUID [OGcmKCMY] *
EMPTY
DRAIN INK
_
Meaning
An operation command was given while the
cover is open.
Test printing was attempted with no material
loaded.
Ink has been used up.
* The message at left indicates that the orange
ink has been used up.
An ink cartridge was removed.
A request to insert an ink cartridge was made
from the FJ-500/400.
A request to remove an ink cartridge was made
from the FJ-500/400.
A request to insert a cleaning cartridge was made
from the FJ-500/400.
A request to remove a cleaning cartridge was
made from the FJ-500/400.
Check that the drain bottle is set in position when
filling ink.
* This message appears before operations that
will discharge large amounts of ink.
There is a chance of discharged ink overflowing if operations are carried out while the drain
bottle is full.
As a guide, you should discard discharged ink
when the bottle is about half-full.
Action
Close the cover.
Load the material and try again.
Press the [ENTER] key to continue.
Replace the empty ink cartridge.
Insert the specified ink cartridge.
T ake out the specified ink cartridge.
Insert the specified cleaning cartridge.
T ake out the specified cleaning cartridge.
Remove the drain bottle from the FJ-500/400,
discard the collected ink, then reinstall the drain
bottle. Press the [ENTER] key to continue.
INSTALL
DRAIN TANK
TO CANCEL, HOLD
DOWN SETUP KEY
DRY-UP OF HEAD
MAY GIVE DAMAGE
* [OGcmKCMY] indicates the ink colors (when four colors are used, this is [KCMYKCMY]).
The character indicating the color of the ink-cartridge port flashes when action is necessary.
O = Orange, G = Green, c = Light Cyan, m = Light Magenta, K = Black, C = Cyan, M = Magenta, Y = Yellow
[Example]
SET CARTRIDGE
[OGcmKCMY]
Check that the drain bottle is set in position when
filling ink.
Operation was paused by pressing the [PAUSE]
key, but there is still some remaining data.
Emergency stop was effected.
* "CLOSE THE COVER" is also displayed
repeatedly.
Audible alert each 10 sec.
After 1 min., audible alert goes continuously.
If "OGcm" is flashing:
Install the Orange, Green, Light Cyan, and Light Magenta ink cartridges.
Set the drain bottle in place. Press the [ENTER]
key to continue.
Pressing the [PAUSE] key again to resume
operation.
Press the [SETUP] key to clear the data.
Close the cover.
* When restarting print, such detect like raster
line or shift of band may happen.
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Messages
MOTOR ERROR
TURN OFF POWER
TEMPERATURE
IS TOO LOW
SHEET SET ERROR
SET AGAIN
Meaning
A motor error occurred.
The air temperature where installed is lower than
the ambient temperature at which the unit can
operate (approx. 5°C (41°F) or more lower).
The [SETUP] key was pressed even though no
material is loaded.
Setup was performed with no material at the
correct location.
[Sheet Type] is set to [OPAQUE], but transparent
material was loaded.
An attempt was made to load material that is too
small.
Action
Recovery from this problem is impossible.
Use the POWER key to switch the power off and
back on again.
After rectifying the cause of the error (a material
jam or the like), switch on the power.
Do not leave the unit with the carriage not in
standby position.
Recovery from this problem is impossible. Use
the [POWER] key to switch the power off. First
raise the temperature of the area where installed,
then switch on the power.
Load material at the correct location and press
the [SETUP] key again (see "2-3 Loading the
Material").
When using transparent material, set [SHEET
TYPE] to [CLEAR] (see "4-6 What to Do If...").
Replace with material of loadable size.
PINCHROLL ERROR
LOWER PINCHROLL
AVOIDING DRY-UP
TURN OFF POWER
CANCELED FOR
PROTECTING MOTOR
The reflective tape is dirty.
The [SETUP] key was pressed with the pinch
rollers up.
The pinch rollers were raised during setup.
The printing head was returned to its standby
position to be capped, canceling current printing
job.
Because emergency stop was effected more than
10 min.
Continuous operation caused the pump motor to
become hot, so operation was paused to prevent
damage to the motor.
Wipe off the grime on the reflective tape, then
perform setup again.
Move the sheet loading levers toward "LOAD"
and lower the pinch rollers, then press the
[SETUP] key (see "2-3 Loading the Material").
Turn power off by pressing [POWER] key to
reset.
Interrupted printing is not resumed. Repeat
printing from the beginning.
Press any key to cancel the message.
Allow the unit to stand for about 30 minutes,
then resume operation.
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4-8 Specifications
Printing method
Printing width
Acceptable material widths
Width of material that can be cut off
Conditions for usable
materials
Ink
cartridges
Apparent colors
Printing resolution
(Printing dot resolution)
Distance accuracy
Printing heads cleaning
Interface
Instruction system
Power-saving function
Power
consumption
Acoustic
noise level
Dimensions
Weight
Environment
Included items
Pigmented ink
Capacity
Color
Dye-based ink
Capacity
Color
Printing mode
Standby mode
Printing mode
Standby mode
Main unit
With stand
Main unit
With stand
Power on
Power off
210 to 1361 mm (8-5/16 to 53-9/16 in.)
210 to 1371 mm (8-5/16 to 54 in.)
210 to 1371 mm (8-5/16 to 54 in.)
Error of less than ±0.3% of distance traveled, or 0.3 mm, whichever is grater (at Roland PET-film, print travel: 1 m (39-3/8 in.))
2246 mm [W] x 631 mm [D] x 410 mm [H]
(88-7/16 in. [W] x 24-7/8 in. [D] x 16-3/16 in. [H])
2246 mm [W] x 740 mm [D] x 1241 mm [H]
(88-7/16 in. [W] x 29-3/16 in. [D] x 48-7/8 in. [H])
Temperature: 15 to 32°C (59 to 89.6°F), Humidity: 35 to 80% (non-condensing) (*2)
Temperature: 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F), Humidity: 20 to 80% (non-condensing)
FJ-500/400 main unit: 1, stand leg: 1, caster flats: 2, media guide: 1, media cover: 1, stays: 2 (for place the media guide),
bolts (large): 14, bolts (small): 4, hexagonal wrench (M6): 1, pipe: 1, media flanges: 2, flange retaining pins: 2, washers: 6,
drain bottle: 1, replacement blade for separating knife: 1, cleaning kit: 1 (cleaning sticks: 10, tweezers: 1 pair, and sponges:
10), power cord: 1, Roland-PrintServer CD-ROM: 1, Roland-PrintServer for Macintosh users: 1, Roland COLORCHOICE
CD-ROM: 1, Roland COLORCHOICE® user's manual: 1, Roland COLORCHOICE® output parameter settings and ICC
profiles for the FJ-500/400: 1, user's manual (this document): 1, and unpacking, assembly, and installation guide: 1
FJ-500
Piezo ink-jet method
210 to 1107 mm (8-5/16 to 43-9/16 in.)
210 to 1117 mm (8-5/16 to 44 in.)
210 to 1117 mm (8-5/16 to 44 in.)
Maximum material thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) (When head is raised)
Maximum diameter for roll material: 180 mm (7-1/16 in.)
Core inner diameter for roll material: 50.8 mm (2 in.) or 76.2 mm (3 in.)
Maximum weight for roll material: 20 kg (44.1 lb.)
Use only pigmented ink cartridge exclusively for use with the Hi-Fi JET
220 cc ±5 cc
The four colors black, cyan, magenta, and yellow or
the eight colors black, cyan, magenta, yellow, orange, green, light cyan, and light magenta
Use only dye ink cartridge exclusively for use with the Hi-Fi JET
220 cc ±5 cc
Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black
16.7 million colors
1440 dpi x 1440 (*1) dpi / 720 dpi x 1440 (*1) dpi / 540 dpi x 1080 (*1) dpi /
1080 dpi x 1080 dpi / 720 dpi x 720 dpi / 540 dpi x 360 dpi
Automatic cleaning and manual cleaning
Bidirectional parallel interface (compliant with IEEE 1284: ECP mode) and Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base-TX
RD-RTL, RD-PJL
Auto-sleep
Maximum: 1.3A/100V to 240V ±10% 50/60 Hz
Maximum: 0.5A/100V to 240V ±10% 50/60 Hz
60dB (A) or less
40dB (A) or less
102 kg (224.8 lb.)
117 kg (257.9 lb.)
(According to ISO7779)
1992 mm [W] x 631 mm [D] x 410 mm [H]
(78-7/16 in. [W] x 24-7/8 in. [D] x 16-3/16 in. [H])
1992 mm [W] x 740 mm [D] x 1241 mm [H]
(78-7/16 in. [W] x 29-3/16 in. [D] x 48-7/8 in. [H])
FJ-400
93 kg (205 lb.)
108 kg (238.1 lb.)
®
(*1) Apparent resolution by using variable sized dot control.
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(*2) Environment
(no condensation)
Humidity
%
80
55
35
15
(59)
27
(
80.6
Use in an operating
environment in this range.
32
Temperature
)
89.6
)
(
°C (°F)
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Interface Specifications
Standard Bidirectional parallel interface (compliant with IEEE 1284: ECP mode)
Input signals STROBE (1BIT), DATA (8BITS), SLCT IN, AUTO FEED, INIT
Output signals BUSY (1BIT), ACK (1BIT), FAULT, SLCT , PERROR
Level of input output signals TTL level
Transmission method Asynchronous
Parallel Connector
4 User's Reference
Signal
number
SLCT IN
HIGH*
NC
GND
FAULT
INIT
GND
Terminal
number
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
Signal
number
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
HIGH***
GND
GND
NC
AUTO FEED
SLCT
PERROR
BUSY
ACK
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
19
1
Pin Connection
STROBE
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Network Interface Specifications
* For detailed information about the network interface, take a look at the "Roland-PrintServer User Manual."
Control Area
1. Button
2. Green, ready mode LED
3. Yellow LED receive data and error indicator
4. RJ-45 connector for 100Base-TX and 10Base-T
5. Green, link LED
RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector
Pin Assignment Input or output
1 RX+ (Receive) IN
2 RX- (Receive) IN
3 TX+ (Transmit) OUT
4- 5- 6 TX- (Transmit) OUT
7- 8- -
10Base-T Ethernet network cable specifications
Data Values
Max. cable lenght 100 m
Cable type S/UTP Type "category 5"
Impedance 100 Ohm
Connector type RJ-45
100Base-TX Ethernet network cable specifications
Data Values
Max. cable lenght 100 m
Cable type S/UTP Type "category 5"
Impedance 100 Ohm
Connector type RJ-45
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