Roland LEF2-300 User Manual

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Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Handling Methods ................................................................................................		6
1.	Basic Information ...................................................................................................................................................	7
	Part Names and Functions.............................................................................................................................................................	8
	Printer Unit...........................................................................................................................................................................	8
	Head refresher ...................................................................................................................................................................	12
	Operation Panel..................................................................................................................................................................	13
	Display Screen ....................................................................................................................................................................	14
	Statuses Indicated by Status Light Color.............................................................................................................................	15
	Object to Be Printed On...............................................................................................................................................................	16
	Conditions for Settable Objects to Be Printed On ..............................................................................................................	16
	Printable Area.....................................................................................................................................................................	17
	Features of Inks ...........................................................................................................................................................................	18
	Features of ECO-UV Inks.....................................................................................................................................................	18
	Features of Primer..............................................................................................................................................................	18
	Menu List.....................................................................................................................................................................................	19
	Main Menu.........................................................................................................................................................................	19
	Function Menu ...................................................................................................................................................................	22
	Language and Unit Menu ...................................................................................................................................................	23
2.	Basic Operations...................................................................................................................................................	24
	Power Supply Operations ............................................................................................................................................................	25
	Turning the Power On ........................................................................................................................................................	25
	Turning the Power Off ........................................................................................................................................................	26
	Precautions When Operating the Power Supply ................................................................................................................	27
	Sleep Mode (Power-saving Feature)...................................................................................................................................	28
	Checks before Operations ...........................................................................................................................................................	29
	LAN (Local Area Network) Settings.....................................................................................................................................	29
	Preparing the Cleaning Liquid for Head Refreshing............................................................................................................	30
	Preventing Sedimentation in Inks.......................................................................................................................................	32
Chapter 2 Output Method ............................................................................................................		33
1.	Printing Operations ..............................................................................................................................................	34
	Printing method...........................................................................................................................................................................	35
	Checking the Daily Workflow .............................................................................................................................................	35
	Three Checks before Printing .............................................................................................................................................	36
	Step1: Preparing for the Start of Daily Operations.............................................................................................................	39
	Step 2: Start Printing ..........................................................................................................................................................	51
	Step 3: Head Refreshing after Daily Operations .................................................................................................................	58
	Pausing and Canceling Printing....................................................................................................................................................	63
	Pausing and Resuming Printing ..........................................................................................................................................	63
	Canceling Printing...............................................................................................................................................................	63
Chapter 3 Optimizing Quality and Efficiency..................................................................................		64
1. Optimizing the Setup Method..............................................................................................................................		65
	Suction Function Setting..............................................................................................................................................................	66
	Setting the Suction Function ..............................................................................................................................................	66
	Adjusting the Height....................................................................................................................................................................	67
	Setting the Height of the Object to Be Printed On Manually .............................................................................................	67
	Adjusting the Distance between the Object to Be Printed On and the Print Heads ..........................................................	69
	Enabling Automatic Height Adjustment during Printing ....................................................................................................	70
	Determining the Maximum Value (Threshold) for Automatic Height Adjustment.............................................................	71
	Notes When the Print Surface Is Uneven ...........................................................................................................................	72
	Changing the Z-axis (Height) Origin....................................................................................................................................	73

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Contents
	Print Area Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................	74
	Fixing the Base Position of the Print Area ..........................................................................................................................	74
	Setting the Print Area Using the Center of the Print Area as the Base Position .................................................................	75
	Changing Just the Base (Home) Position ............................................................................................................................	81
2. Optimizing the Printing Quality ............................................................................................................................		83
	Using the Correction Functions ...................................................................................................................................................	84
	Bidirectional Adjustment....................................................................................................................................................	84
	Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing (Simple)..........................................................................................	84
	Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely (Detailed) ..............................................................	86
	Preventing Ink Discharge Defects ................................................................................................................................................	88
	Preventing Soiling of the Object to Be Printed On and Dot Drop-out ................................................................................	88
	Reducing Ink Mist (Ink Spatter) ..........................................................................................................................................	89
	Preventing Primer Dot Drop-out ........................................................................................................................................	90
	Improving Ink Adhesion...............................................................................................................................................................	91
	Additional UV Lamp Illumination after Printing .................................................................................................................	91
3.	Optimizing Work Efficiency...................................................................................................................................	92
	Using the Preset Function............................................................................................................................................................	93
	Saving the Current Settings in Presets................................................................................................................................	93
	Load a Preset and Print ......................................................................................................................................................	95
	Making Fine Adjustments and Printing a Preset ................................................................................................................	96
	Checking Current Preset Name ..........................................................................................................................................	97
	Reducing Print Time.....................................................................................................................................................................	98
	Omitting the Setting of the Print Area................................................................................................................................	98
	Continuously Printing Multiple Sets of Data ......................................................................................................................	99
	Minimizing Print Head Movement ...................................................................................................................................	100
	Setting the Smallest Possible Print Area...........................................................................................................................	101
	Reducing Paper Used during Printing Tests ...............................................................................................................................	102
	Performing Printing Tests Arranged Horizontally .............................................................................................................	102
	Optimizing Head Refreshing Work When Using Jigs..................................................................................................................	103
	Setting the Installation Height of the Head Refresher......................................................................................................	103
4.	Optimizing Operation Management...................................................................................................................	106
	Managing the Operations Appropriately and Efficiently ...........................................................................................................	107
	Setting the Date and Time................................................................................................................................................	107
	Setting the Start Timer .....................................................................................................................................................	108
	Sounding a Buzzer to Notify the User of the End of Printing ...........................................................................................	110
	Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out.............................................................................................................	111
	Notifying the User of Ink Exceeding Its Shelf Life .............................................................................................................	112
	Checking the Ink Shelf Life................................................................................................................................................	113
	Setting the Activation Interval for Sleep Mode (Power-saving Feature)...........................................................................	114
	Deactivating the Sleep Mode (Power-saving Feature) .....................................................................................................	115
	Managing the Basic Settings of the Printer ...............................................................................................................................	116
	Setting the Menu Language and Units of Measurement .................................................................................................	116
	Viewing System Information ............................................................................................................................................	117
	Turning Off the Status Light..............................................................................................................................................	118
	Returning All Settings to Factory Defaults ........................................................................................................................	119
Chapter 4 Maintenance ..............................................................................................................		120
1.	Introduction........................................................................................................................................................	121
	Important Notes on Handling and Use ......................................................................................................................................	122
	Printer ..............................................................................................................................................................................	122
	Ink Cartridges ...................................................................................................................................................................	123
	Basic Maintenance Knowledge..................................................................................................................................................	124
	Types and Timing of Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................	124
	Automatic Maintenance Feature and Notes ....................................................................................................................	126

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		Contents
	Alarm Feature...................................................................................................................................................................	127
	Measures When the Printer Is Not in Use for a Prolonged Period ...................................................................................	128
2.	Regular Maintenance .........................................................................................................................................	129
	Cleaning the Machine................................................................................................................................................................	130
	Cleaning the Machine on a Daily Basis.............................................................................................................................	130
	Replacing Ink Cartridges ............................................................................................................................................................	133
	Checking for Remaining Ink..............................................................................................................................................	133
	How to Replace the Ink Cartridge.....................................................................................................................................	134
	Disposing of Discharged Fluid....................................................................................................................................................	135
	Precautions for Disposing of Discharged Fluid .................................................................................................................	135
	If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears ..........................................................................................................	136
	If the Drain Bottle Exceeds Its Capacity Limit ...................................................................................................................	138
	If the Contents of the Drain Bottle Are Not Visible ..........................................................................................................	140
	Maintenance That Must Be Performed Daily ............................................................................................................................	141
	Maintenance of Ink Cartridges .........................................................................................................................................	141
	Printing Tests and Normal Cleaning..................................................................................................................................	142
	Head Refreshing Method .................................................................................................................................................	152
	When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective.....................................................................................................................................	157
	Medium Cleaning Method ...............................................................................................................................................	157
	Powerful Cleaning Method...............................................................................................................................................	159
	Manual Cleaning........................................................................................................................................................................	163
	When Manual Cleaning Is Necessary ...............................................................................................................................	163
	Manual Cleaning Method.................................................................................................................................................	164
	Cleaning That Must Be Performed Once a Month or More.......................................................................................................	173
	When UV-LED Device Cleaning Is Necessary ....................................................................................................................	173
	How to Clean the UV-LED Devices....................................................................................................................................	174
3.	Advanced Maintenance......................................................................................................................................	177
	Restoring the White Ink Concentration .....................................................................................................................................	178
	Circulating the Ink to Clear Precipitation..........................................................................................................................	178
	Handling Severe Dot Drop-out ..................................................................................................................................................	180
	Handling Severe Dot Drop-out with White Ink.................................................................................................................	180
	Cleaning All Print Heads ...................................................................................................................................................	184
	Partially Restricting the Print Heads Used for Printing.....................................................................................................	187
	Emergency Measure) Cleaning the Print Head Surface....................................................................................................	197
4. Replacing Consumable Parts and Products ........................................................................................................		198
	How to Replace Consumable Parts............................................................................................................................................	199
	Replacing the Wipers and Wiper Cleaner.........................................................................................................................	199
	Replacing the Filter...........................................................................................................................................................	204
	Replacing the Cleaning Pad Unit ......................................................................................................................................	207
	Inquiries for Consumable Parts and Products ...........................................................................................................................	208
	Items That You Can Purchase and Replace by Yourself ....................................................................................................	208
	Items That Require Inquiries before Replacement...........................................................................................................	208
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Methods...........................................................................................		209
1.	Print Quality Problems .......................................................................................................................................	210
	Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes .........................................................................................................	211
	Do the print heads cause dot drop-out? ..........................................................................................................................	211
	Are the software RIP settings appropriate?......................................................................................................................	211
	Is the printer installed in a level and stable location? ......................................................................................................	211
	Is the printer installed in a location that is not exposed to direct sunlight? ....................................................................	211
	Is the object to be printed on loaded and set up correctly? ............................................................................................	211
	The Object to be Printed on Becomes Soiled When Printed .....................................................................................................	212
	Are the print heads dirty? ................................................................................................................................................	212
	Is the humidity of the room too low?...............................................................................................................................	212

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Colors Are Unstable or Uneven .................................................................................................................................................	213
Did you shake the ink cartridges before installing them? ................................................................................................	213
Has the printer been used continuously for a long time? ................................................................................................	213
Was printing paused partway through? ...........................................................................................................................	213
Is the printer installed in a level and stable location? ......................................................................................................	213
Is the printer set to pause during printing for cleaning?..................................................................................................	213
Is the printer being used in a location subject to severe changes in the operating environment?..................................	213
Are the settings for the [PRESET] menu item appropriate? .............................................................................................	213
2. Machine Problems..............................................................................................................................................	214
The Print Heads Do Not Move...................................................................................................................................................	215
What to Do First ...............................................................................................................................................................	215
If the Heads Still Do Not Move .........................................................................................................................................	215
The Printer Unit Does Not Run ..................................................................................................................................................	216
Is the power switched on? ...............................................................................................................................................	216
Is [SETUP] lit? ...................................................................................................................................................................	216
Are any covers open? .......................................................................................................................................................	216
Is the top menu displayed? ..............................................................................................................................................	216
Is [PAUSE] lit? ...................................................................................................................................................................	216
Has the ink run out? .........................................................................................................................................................	216
Is a message displayed on the screen?.............................................................................................................................	217
Are the cables connected? ...............................................................................................................................................	217
Is the status LED for the LAN cable connector lit in green?..............................................................................................	217
Are the LAN settings correct?...........................................................................................................................................	217
Did the software RIP end abnormally?.............................................................................................................................	217
Is the temperature of the room too low?.........................................................................................................................	217
The Flat Table Does Not Move...................................................................................................................................................	218
Is something stuck in one of the movable components inside of the machine? .............................................................	218
Are any covers open? .......................................................................................................................................................	218
The Head Gap Sensor Does Not Detect the Object to Be Printed on ........................................................................................	219
Is something covering the head gap sensor or has it attracted dust?..............................................................................	219
It Is Not Possible to Check the Amount of Discharged Fluid in the Drain Bottle .......................................................................	220
Is ink splattered around the inside of the drain bottle? ...................................................................................................	220
3. Messages on the Operation Panel......................................................................................................................	221
Messages ...................................................................................................................................................................................	222
1 ■ 2 ■ 3 ■ 4 ■ 5 ■ 6 ■ 7 ■ ...............................................................................................................................................	222
PRESS THE POWER KEY TO CLEAN....................................................................................................................................	222
CIRCULATING INK .............................................................................................................................................................	222
SHAKE WHITE INK CARTRIDGE .........................................................................................................................................	222
FINISHED PRINT................................................................................................................................................................	222
SET/REMOVE CARTRIDGE.................................................................................................................................................	222
CLOSE XXX COVER DRY-UP MAY DAMAGE THE HEAD ......................................................................................................	222
CLOSE XXX COVER ............................................................................................................................................................	222
SET/REMOVE CL-LIQUID ...................................................................................................................................................	223
READJUST TABLE HEIGHT .................................................................................................................................................	223
DO HEAD REFRESH ...........................................................................................................................................................	223
INSTALL DRAIN BOTTLE.....................................................................................................................................................	223
EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE......................................................................................................................................................	223
SETUP MEDIA ...................................................................................................................................................................	223
TIME FOR FILTER REPLACE................................................................................................................................................	223
TIME FOR WIPER REPLACE ...............................................................................................................................................	223
TIME FOR MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................................	224
CANCEL FOR 19 LOW TEMPERATURE ...........................................................................................................................	224
Error Messages ..........................................................................................................................................................................	225
AREA TOO SMALL CONTINUE? .........................................................................................................................................	225
PRINT AREA TOO SMALL...................................................................................................................................................	225
CANCELED FOR TABLE HEIGHT .........................................................................................................................................	225
CHECK TABLE HEIGHT .......................................................................................................................................................	225

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	CHECK HEIGHT OF HEAD REFRESHER ...............................................................................................................................	225
	ADJUST FAILED .................................................................................................................................................................	225
	TEMPERATURE IS TOO HIGH **°C ....................................................................................................................................	226
	TEMPERATURE IS TOO LOW **°C .....................................................................................................................................	226
	DATA ERROR CANCELING..................................................................................................................................................	226
	INK SHELF LIFE EXPIRE 1234567 .......................................................................................................................................	226
	WRONG CARTRIDGE.........................................................................................................................................................	227
	WRONG HEAD IS INSTALLED.............................................................................................................................................	227
	AVOIDING DRY-UP TURN POWER OFF..............................................................................................................................	227
	MOTOR ERROR TURN POWER OFF...................................................................................................................................	227
	CANCELED FOR MOTOR PROTECTION ..............................................................................................................................	227
	CLEAR EXTERNAL DEVICE ERROR......................................................................................................................................	227
	SERVICE CALL ****...........................................................................................................................................................	227
Chapter 6 Appendix....................................................................................................................		228
1. How to Connect External Devices ......................................................................................................................		229
	Connecting and Removing External Devices..............................................................................................................................	230
	Connecting an Alarm Lamp ..............................................................................................................................................	230
	Removing the Alarm Lamp ...............................................................................................................................................	232
	Using Expansion Terminal B to Connect an External Device ............................................................................................	233
	Disconnecting an External Device (Expansion Terminal B)...............................................................................................	234
2. Operations When Moving the Unit ....................................................................................................................		235
	Moving the Unit.........................................................................................................................................................................	236
	Step 1 Cleaning All Print Heads ....................................................................................................................................	236
	Step 2: Securing the Print Heads and the Flat Table Using Retainers...............................................................................	239
	Step 3: Securing the Print-head Carriage in Place Using the Retainer..............................................................................	240
	Step 4: Reinstalling the Machine......................................................................................................................................	242
3.	Main Specifications ............................................................................................................................................	243
	Dimensional Drawings ...............................................................................................................................................................	244
	When using a jig: Hole positions for the head refresher..................................................................................................	245
	Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Label...........................................................................................................	246
	Specifications and Diagrams for the External Expansion Terminal ............................................................................................	247
	External Controller Connector..........................................................................................................................................	247
	Connector for an External Deodorizer..............................................................................................................................	248
	Alarm Lamp Connector ....................................................................................................................................................	248
4.	MEMO ................................................................................................................................................................	250

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Chapter 1 Basic Handling

Methods

6

1. Basic Information
Part Names and Functions .....................................................................................................................	8
Printer Unit ...................................................................................................................................	8
Head refresher............................................................................................................................	12
Operation Panel..........................................................................................................................	13
Display Screen.............................................................................................................................	14
Statuses Indicated by Status Light Color.....................................................................................	15
Object to Be Printed On .......................................................................................................................	16
Conditions for Settable Objects to Be Printed On.......................................................................	16
Printable Area .............................................................................................................................	17
Features of Inks....................................................................................................................................	18
Features of ECO-UV Inks .............................................................................................................	18
Features of Primer ......................................................................................................................	18
Menu List .............................................................................................................................................	19
Main Menu .................................................................................................................................	19
Function Menu ...........................................................................................................................	22
Language and Unit Menu ...........................................................................................................	23

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Part Names and Functions

Printer Unit

Front

No.	Name	Function overview
	Handle	Hold this handle to open and close the font cover gently.
	Front cover	Keep this cover closed except when necessary, such as when loading the object to be
		printed on.
	Status light	When lit, the color of the light indicates the status of the machine.
	Operation panel	The panel containing the buttons used to operate the machine.
	Panel cover	Remove this when performing actions such as replacing the wipers and discarding the dis-
		charged fluid.
	Print-head carriage	The print heads are inside this carriage.
	Carriage fan	Spins while printing.
	UV-LED device	Shines the UV light used to cure the ink.
	Drain bottle	Discharged fluid is stored in this bottle.
	Head gap sensor	Detects the height of the object to be printed on.
	Flat table	Table on which the object to be printed on is loaded.
	Extension plate	Suppresses UV light reflections.
	Maintenance cover	Remove this when performing actions such as cleaning the print heads.

81. Basic Information

				Part Names and Functions
	No.		Name	Function overview
		UV screen		Changes the UV light reflection direction to prevent the UV light from reflecting onto the
				print heads.
		Reflected light suppression plate		Suppresses UV light reflections.
	CAUTION		Excluding the top of the flat table, do not place your hands on or touch the inside of the
			product.
			Doing so may cause burns.
	CAUTION		Do not place any object on top of the extension plate or press on it with force.
			Doing so may cause damage.
	CAUTION		Do not place any object in front of or behind the flat table.
			The flat table moves horizontally and vertically. If there is any object between the flat table and the ma-
			chine, it can be caught and cause the machine to malfunction.
	CAUTION		If anything drops toward the back of the flat table, switch off all power switches before
			looking for the dropped object.

Otherwise sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.

IMPORTANT

Do not place anything near the reflected light suppression plate. Doing so will eliminate the reflected light suppression effect.

1. Basic Information

9

Part Names and Functions

Rear

No.

Name

Function overview

Main power switch

Switch the main power on/off.

Power cable port

Use this to connect the power cable.

Status LED

This lights up green when the connection to the network is normal.

Activity LED

This flashes yellow while data is being received from the network.

LAN cable connector

Use this to connect the LAN cable.

Expansion terminal A

This terminal can be used to connect the machine to an external deodorizer (the deodor-

izer is sold separately).

Expansion terminal B

This terminal can be used to connect the machine to an external output device used by

the user.

10 1. Basic Information

Part Names and Functions

Side

No.	Name	Function overview
	Cartridge slots	The location where ink cartridges are installed.
	Alarm lamp location	Attach an alarm lamp (sold separately) to the machine here. When a lamp is installed, the
		connecting parts are contained within the cover.
	Alarm lamp connector	Use this to connect an alarm lamp to the machine. When a lamp is installed, the connect-
		ing parts are contained within the cover.

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Part Names and Functions

Head refresher

Cover closed

Cover open

No.

Name

Function overview

Cover

Keep the cover closed when the machine is not in use.

Sheet retaining cover

This cover keeps the head cleaning sheet, used for head refreshing, in place.

Cleaning pad

A total of eight cleaning pads are provided. These consumables should be replaced about

every six months.

P. 207 Replacing the Cleaning Pad Unit

IMPORTANT

Continue using the same head refresher with a single machine. Using one head refresher with multiple machines may lead to print head malfunctions.

MEMO

When the head refresher is not in use, it can be put in the space on the left side of the machine. Do not place anything here other than the head refresher, head cleaning sheet, and bottle for head refreshing.

12 1. Basic Information

Part Names and Functions

Operation Panel

Part		Name	Details	Notation in this manual
		Display screen	This displays various setting menus and
	W: 80mm L: 70mm
	H:100.0mm		other information.
BUSY		BUSY light	This lamp lights up during printing and	[BUSY]
			other such operations.
UP		TABLE UP key	The flat table goes up.	[UP]
DOWN		TABLE DOWN key	The flat table goes down.	[DOWN]
		Cursor keys	Use these keys to select settings for menu	[ ][▼][▲][ ]
			items, to move the object to be printed
			on, and for other similar operations.
FUNCTION		FUNCTION key	You press this when entering the setting	[FUNCTION]
			menu for cleaning of the print heads,
			printing tests, and so on.
MENU		MENU key	Press this to enter the menus for various	[MENU]
			settings.
ENTER		ENTER key	Use this for such tasks as enabling setting	[ENTER]
			values.
PAUSE/VACUUM		PAUSE/VACUUM key	Pauses printing. It lights when operation is	[PAUSE/VACUUM]
			paused.
			This key is also used to turn the vacuum
			function on or off.
SETUP		SETUP key	Displays the setup screen.	[SETUP]
		Sub power switch	This switches the printer on and off. (To
			switch the printer off, hold down the
			switch for one second or longer). The light
			flashes slowly when the machine is in
			sleep mode.

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Part Names and Functions

Display Screen

NORMAL CL.
	AB
PRINT-END BEEP
	ON		OFF
	Cursor			Displays the setting to be changed. You can move it with the cursor keys.
	Direction mark			You can select settings and switch screens by pressing the cursor keys
				indicating directions.
	ENTER mark			Press [ENTER] to set the selected setting or execute the processing.
	Present value			The present value (before change) is displayed.
	Setting value			Select the setting you want to set (after change).

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Part Names and Functions

Statuses Indicated by Status Light Color

The status light colors indicate the following statuses.

LED	Status
Off	Setup has not been completed. Alternatively, an error that can be recovered from has occurred.
	The error details are shown on the display screen of the operation panel.
Green	Printing
Yellow	Setup is complete and printing can start. When flashing, printing is paused.
Red	An error that is preventing the machine from continuing operating, such as a motor error or an abnormal temperature
	inside the machine, has occurred.
	The error details are shown on the display screen of the operation panel.

RELATED LINKS

  P. 221 "Messages on the Operation Panel"

1. Basic Information 15

Object to Be Printed On

Conditions for Settable Objects to Be Printed On

The conditions for objects to be printed on that can be set in the machine are shown below.

Maximum size	Width	800 mm (31.5 in.)
	Length	360 mm (14.2 in.)
	Thickness	Height 100 mm
Maximum weight		8 kg (17.6 lb.)

IMPORTANT

•Do not use objects to print on that are charged with static electricity.

•This printer cannot print on all materials. When selecting the object to be printed on, be sure to carry out testing in advance to make sure that satisfactory print quality can be obtained.

•There is a limit to the variation in the unevenness on the print surface.

P. 72 Notes When the Print Surface Is Uneven

•Depending on the type of object to print on and the installation method, the height may not be set correctly. The machine may malfunction if printing is performed when an incorrect installation method is used or if printing is performed on an inappropriate material. Do not use objects to print on that match the status or material shown below.

			Objects that easily become	If the object to be printed on is not firmly
			loose	held in place, the head gap sensor cannot
				detect the height correctly. Be sure to se-
				cure the object to be printed on firmly in
				place. If you are not able to use the suction
				function to hold the object to be printed on
				in place and it becomes loose, you can use a
				substance such as commercially available
				adhesive tape to hold the object to be print-
				ed on in place.
			Objects made from soft	If the object to be printed on is made from
			material	soft material, the pressure it applies on the
				head gap sensor is too weak. This prevents
				its height from being detected correctly.

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Object to Be Printed On

Printable Area

Maximum printable area: () 770 mm (30.3 in.) × () 330 mm (13.0 in.) × () 100 mm (3.9 in.) [W × L × D]

•The maximum printable area is inside the square holes () on the four corners of the flat table (including these holes).

•The maximum size of the object to be printed on and the maximum printable area are different.

1. Basic Information 17

Features of Inks

Features of ECO-UV Inks

This printer uses ECO-UV inks. ECO-UV inks are fixed to the object to be printed on instantly by ultraviolet light. This makes it possible to perform printing on objects that are difficult to print on using conventional inks. ECO-UV inks are available in a lineup of six colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, black, white, and gloss).

Features of Primer

The primer is a colorless and transparent coating agent used as an ink base. By using primer as a base, you can print on glass or other materials on which UV ink cannot be applied.

• The primer may not be fully efficient on some materials. Be sure to perform test printing to check the effect.

18 1. Basic Information

Menu List

Main Menu

Press [MENU].

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					PRESET					LOAD
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Menu List

Function Menu

Press [FUNCTION].

FUNCTION						CLEANING
CLEANING						6'56 24+06
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						CLEANING					POWERFULL CL.
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FUNCTION						6+/'4					5'6
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						TIMER					DATE
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						TIMER					TIME
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FUNCTION
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(*1) Not displayed if the setup of the object to be printed on is not completed (when [SETUP] is off or flashing).

22 1. Basic Information

Menu List

Language and Unit Menu

Hold down [MENU] and switch on the sub power.

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2. Basic Operations
Power Supply Operations.....................................................................................................................	25
Turning the Power On.................................................................................................................	25
Turning the Power Off.................................................................................................................	26
Precautions When Operating the Power Supply ........................................................................	27
Sleep Mode (Power-saving Feature)...........................................................................................	28
Checks before Operations....................................................................................................................	29
LAN (Local Area Network) Settings .............................................................................................	29
Preparing the Cleaning Liquid for Head Refreshing ....................................................................	30
Preventing Sedimentation in Inks ...............................................................................................	32

24 2. Basic Operations

Power Supply Operations

Turning the Power On

Procedure

1. Close the front cover.

2. Turn on the main power switch.

3. Press the sub power button.

1

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3

IMPORTANT

Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover and keep holding it until the cover is completely opened or closed. If you do not open and close the front cover gently, it may break or you may be injured.

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Power Supply Operations

Turning the Power Off

Procedure

1. Switch off the sub power whenever printing is finished.

The sub power switches off automatically. Turn off the sub power after printing is complete.

26 2. Basic Operations

Power Supply Operations

Precautions When Operating the Power Supply

IMPORTANT

Always keep the main power switched on.

Never switch off the main power. Leaving the main power enables automatic maintenance to be carried out periodically. If the automatic maintenance is not carried out, it may result in the breakdown of this machine, such as the breakdown of the print heads.

IMPORTANT

Never switch off the main power or unplug the power cord suddenly while operation is in progress.

Switching off the main power or unplugging the power cord suddenly while operation is in progress may damage the print heads. Be sure to first switch off the sub power. If the main power is accidentally switched off, immediately turn the main power and sub power back on.

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Power Supply Operations

Sleep Mode (Power-saving Feature)

This machine is provided with a power-saving feature that switches to a low-power "sleep mode" when a fixed interval passes with no operation. The factory default for the time after which the machine switches to sleep mode is 30 minutes. When the machine is in the sleep mode, the sub power switch flashes slowly. Using the operation panel or performing operations such as sending print data from the computer restores the machine to its normal mode.

This sleep mode setting can be changed. However, we recommend setting the activation time for sleep mode to 30 minutes or less to reduce power consumption and prevent problems such as overheating.

P. 114 Setting the Activation Interval for Sleep Mode (Power-saving Feature)

28 2. Basic Operations

Checks before Operations

LAN (Local Area Network) Settings

Check that you can perform communication through the LAN interface.

The LAN is enabled if the status LED () on the LAN connector located on the back of the printer is lit in green.

Status LED

This indicates the status of the communication function. When it lights in green, communication is possible.

Activity LED

This flashes yellow while data is being received from the network.

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