Roland FJ-500, FJ-400, FJ-600, Hi-Fi JET Pro FJ-500, Hi-Fi JET Pro FJ-400 User Manual
FJ-500 FJ-400
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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.
For the USA
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void
the users authority to operate this equipment.
The I/O cables between this equipment and the computing
device must be shielded.
NOTICE
Grounding Instructions
Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Check with qualified electrician or service personnel if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in
doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s
plug.
Repair or replace damaged or worn out cord immediately.
For Canada
CLASS A NOTICE
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
CLASSE A AVIS
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.
ROLAND DG CORPORATION
1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN 431-2103
MODEL NAME : See the MODEL given on the rating plate.
RELEVANT DIRECTIVE : EC MACHINERY DIRECTIVE (89/392/EEC)
EC LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE (73/23/EEC)
EC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE (89/336/EEC)
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Table of Contents
To Ensure Safe Use ..........................................2
About the Labels Affixed to the
Unit............................................................. 4
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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2 Basic Operation
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
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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
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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.
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Entire material
stretched taut
Sensor
The SETUP LED lights up
Top menu
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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
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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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2 Basic Operation
- 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 Basic Operation
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]
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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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