Roland SC-500 User Manual
SC-500
USER'S MANUAL
Thank you very much for purchasing this machine.
• To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product's performance, please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe
location.
• Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibited.
• The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are
subject to change without notice.
• The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as
possible. If you find any misprint or error, please inform us.
• Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage
which may occur through use of this product, regardless of any failure to perform on
the part of this product.
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which may occur with respect to any article made using 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.
For Canada
CLASS A NOTICE
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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.
Operating Instructions
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches
invites accidents.
DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t
use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to
rain. Keep work area well lighted.
DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing
accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and like.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in off position before plugging in.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
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 (98/37/EC)
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.
Contents
To Ensure Safe Use ..........................................2
About the Labels Affixed to the Unit
........5
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ...................7
À propos des étiquettes collées sur l'appareil
What to Do upon Opening the Carton
1 Checking Accessories ........................................13
2 Setting Up and Connection ................................ 14
3 Attach the Drain Bottle........................................16
4 Installing Ink Cartridges......................................18
..10
.........13
Part Names........................................................... 21
Front View ..............................................................21
Rear View..............................................................22
Inside the Front Cover............................................22
Operation Panel ..................................................... 23
Five Modes........................................................... 24
Setup for Printing............................................. 25
1 Loading the Material...........................................25
2 Test Printing........................................................29
3
Setting the Printing Mode and Printing Direction
.......30
Setup for Cutting.............................................. 31
1 Loading the Material...........................................31
2 Installing a Blade ................................................ 35
3 Test Cutting......................................................... 36
Setup for Printing and Cutting................. 38
Downloading Printing/Cutting Data...... 39
Remove the Material ...................................... 41
Remove the Material from the machine ................. 41
Cut the material from the roll .................................. 41
When Operations Are Finished............... 43
Maintenance........................................................ 44
Replacing the Ink Cartridges ..................................44
Check how much ink remains ................................ 46
Cleaning the Printing Heads................................... 46
Replacing the Cutter Blade .................................... 48
How to Replace the Separating Knife .................... 49
When the Product Needs Cleaning ........................50
When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period... ............51
When Moving the Unit... ......................................... 52
User's Reference.............................................. 55
Environment Matching............................................ 55
Performing Cutting or Printing at the Desired
Location ............................................................56
Adjusting the Printing and Cutting Positions .......... 57
Remove the Printed Material, then Reload the
Material and Perform Cutting............................59
Making Corrections for Printing ..............................64
Aligning the Printing Length and Cutting Length .... 66
Performing Overprinting .........................................67
Setting the Page Margins .......................................68
About the Prefeed ([PREFEED]) Function .............69
To Perform Long Printing/Cutting ...........................70
Adjusting the Height of the Printing Head .............. 71
Materials.................................................................72
About Blade Life ..................................................... 74
About the Printing/Cutting Area ..............................75
Description of Keys........................................ 77
Description of Menu Items .........................79
Description of Menus.............................................. 79
Display Menus Flowchart .......................................83
What to Do If.......................................................87
Error Messages................................................. 92
Specifications.....................................................94
SOLJET™ and SOL INK™ are trademarks of Roland DG Corporation.
COLORCHOICE® is a registered in the U.S. Patent Office.
Windows® is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Macintosh is a registered trademark or trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. in the USA and other countries.
Other company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Copyright © 2001 Roland DG Corporation
http://www.rolanddg.com/
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To Ensure Safe Use
About and Notices
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or
pets.
About the Symbols
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings. The specific meaning of
the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. The symbol at left means
"danger of electrocution."
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The
specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. The
symbol at left means the unit must never be disassembled.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must
be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. The symbol at left means the
power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
Do not disassemble, repair, or
modify.
Doing so may lead to fire or abnormal
operation resulting in injury.
Ground the unit with the ground
wire.
Failure to do so may result in risk of
electrical shock in the even of a mechanical
problem.
Use only with the power cord
included with this product.
Use with other than the included power cord
may lead to fire or electrocution.
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.
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Do not operate in a location exposed
to open flame, sparking, or static
electricity, or in a location exposed
to high temperatures, such as in the
immediate vicinity of a heater. Also,
do not place undried media in such
locations.
Doing so may result in fire due to
combustion of ink or cleaning liquid.
Do not store ink cartridges, cleaning
liquid, or discharged ink in locations
such as the following.
• Near open flame
• Locations exposed to high
temperatures, such as in the
immediate vicinity of a heater
• Near bleach, chemicals,
explosives, or the like
Doing so may cause fire.
Ensure adequate ventilation for the
work area.
Failure to do so may result in odor, physical
distress, or fire.
If ink or cleaning liquid comes in
contact with the eyes, immediately
flush with running water for at least
15 minutes. If eye irritation
continues, seek treatment by a
physician.
If ink or cleaning liquid is
accidentally swallowed, do not
induce vomiting, and immediately
seek treatment by a physician.
When storing discharged ink
temporarily, place in the included
drain bottle or a durable sealed
container such as a metal can and
polyethylene tank, and cap tightly.
Leakage of discharged ink or its vapor may
result in odor, physical distress, or fire.
Do not allow ink or cleaning liquid to
come into contact with eyes or skin.
Do not drink or deliberately smell ink
or cleaning liquid.
Doing so may be hazardous to your health.
If ink or cleaning liquid comes in
contact with the skin, immediately
wash well with soap and water. If
irritation or inflammation occur,
seek treatment by a physician.
If the odor of the ink or cleaning
liquid causes physical distress,
move to a well-ventilated location
and rest quietly. If dizziness or
nausea persists, seek treatment by a
physician.
Store ink cartridges out of the reach
of children.
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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.
Do not attempt to unplug the power
cord with wet hands.
Doing so may
result in electrical
shock.
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.
Do not allow liquids, metal objects
or flammables inside the machine.
Such materials
can cause fire.
Install in a level and stable location.
Otherwise the unit may tip over and cause
injury.
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.
Unpacking, installation, and moving
must be carried out by two or more
persons.
Failure to do so
may result in
falling of the
unit, leading to
injury.
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.
Release the caster locks for the
stand before attempting to move.
Otherwise the unit may tip over and cause
injury.
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Roll material must be placed at a
predetermined shaft position.
Failure to do so may
result in falling of the
roll, leading to injury.
Do not place hands within the space
to the front of the unit while in
operation.
Doing so may result in injury.
Do not touch the tip of the blade
with your fingers.
Doing so may result in injury.
Make sure the power to the unit is
off before attempting to replace the
separating knife.
Doing so may result in injury.
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.
Ink cartridge
Ink and discharged ink are flammable.
Keep away from open flame.
Ink and discharged ink are toxic. Avoid
contact with the body. Use only in a
well-ventilated area.
Do not dismantle the cartridge.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not store the cartridge in high or freezing temperatures.
Use only models that support SOL INK. Do not insert this cartridge into a model that does
not support SOL INK.
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Ink and discharged ink are
flammable. Keep away
from open flame.
Ink and discharged ink are
toxic. Avoid contact with the
body. Use only in a wellventilated area.
Model name
Rating label
Use a rated power supply.
Do not place hands
within the space to
the front of the unit
while in operation.
In addition to the
NOTICE
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and symbols, the symbols shown below are also used.
: Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use.
: Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use.
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.
N'utilisez que le cordon
d'alimentation fourni avec ce
produit.
L’utilisation avec un autre cordon
d’alimentation que celui fourni pourrait
entrainer un risque d’incendie ou
d’électrocution.
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 près d'une flamme nue,
dans un endroit où se produisent des
étincelles ou de l'électricité statique,
ni dans un endroit où les températures
sont élevées, par exemple à proximité
d'un appareil de chauffage.
De plus, il ne faut pas placer le support
humide dans de tels endroits car la
combustion de l'encre ou du liquide nettoyant
peut créer un risque d'incendie.
Ne pas entreposer les cartouches
d'encre, le liquide nettoyant ou l'encre
usée dans les endroits suivants :
• près d'une flamme nue,
• dans des endroits où les
températures sont élevées, par
exemple à proximité d'un appareil
de chauffage,
• près de javellisants, de produits
chimiques, d'explosifs ou autres
produits semblables.
Cela crée un risque d'incendie.
S'assurer que le lieu de travail est bien
aéré.
Sinon, des odeurs fortes peuvent se dégager
et il y a risque de malaises physiques ou
d'incendie.
Si de l'encre ou le liquide nettoyant
viennent en contact avec les yeux,
rincer immédiatement à l'eau courante
pendant au moins 15 minutes. Si les
yeux sont toujours irrités, consulter
un médecin.
Si de l'encre ou du liquide nettoyant
sont avalés accidentellement, ne pas
provoquer le vomissement, et
consulter un médecin immédiatement.
Pour entreposer temporairement
l'encre usée, la placer dans un solide
contenant scellé, par exemple un
contenant en métal et un réservoir en
polyéthylène, et fermer
hermétiquement.
Les fuites d'encre usée ou la vapeur qui s'en
échappe peuvent causer des odeurs fortes,
des malaises physique ou un incendie.
Ne pas mettre le liquide nettoyant en
contact avec les yeux ou la peau. Ne
pas boire ou ni respirer délibérément
l'encre ou le liquide nettoyant.
Cela est dangereux pour la santé.
Si de l'encre ou du liquide nettoyant
entrent en contact avec la peau,
immédiatement laver à fond avec de
l'eau et du savon. Si la peau devient
irritée ou inflammée, consulter un
médecin.
Si l'odeur de l'encre ou du liquide
nettoyant cause un malaise physique,
amener immédiatement la personne
dans un endroit bien aéré et la laisser
se reposer. Si l'étourdissement ou les
nausées persistent, consulter un
médecin.
Ranger les cartouches d'encre hors
de portée des enfants.
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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.
Ne pas essayer de débrancher le fil
avec des mains mouillées.
Une négligence à
ce niveau pourrait
provoquer des
décharges
électriques.
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 introduire de liquide, d'objet
métallique ou inflammable dans
l'appareil.
Ce genre de
matériel peut
provoquer un
incendie.
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.
Le déballage, l'installation et le
déplacement de l'appareil doivent
être effectués par deux personnes
ou plus.
Le non-respect de cette consigne pourrait
causer des défauts dans l'appareil
entraînant des blessures.
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.
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.
Débloquer le mécanisme d'arrêt des
roulettes du support avant de le
déplacer.
Sinon l'appareil pourrait se renverser et
provoquer des blessures.
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Le rouleau doit être placé quand la
barre est en position adéquate.
Une négligence à ce
niveau pourrait
provoquer la chute du
rouleau et causer des
blessures.
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.
Ne pas toucher à l’extrémité de la
lame avec vos doigts.
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.
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.
la cartouche d'encre
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L'encre et l'encre usée sont inflammables.
Les garder loin de toute flamme nue.
L'encre et l'encre usée sont toxiques. Éviter
tout contact avec le corps. Utiliser uniquement
dans un endroit bien aéré.
Ne pas démonter la cartouche.
Conserver hors de la portée des enfants.
Ne pas emmagasiner á das températures hautes ou basses.
À n'utiliser que sur les modèles acceptant SOL INK. Ne pas insérer cette cartouche dans
les modèles n'acceptant pas SOL INK.
L'encre et l'encre usée sont
inflammables. Les garder loin
de toute flamme nue.
L'encre et l'encre usée sont
toxiques. Éviter tout contact avec
le corps. Utiliser uniquement dans
un endroit bien aéré.
Utiliser uniquement l'encre SOL INK. Ne pas
utiliser d'autres types de cartouches d'encre.
Ouvrir la plaque avant pendant l’impression
provoque un arrêt d’urgence.
Appuyer sur [PAUSE] si, pour toute autre
raison qu’une urgence, vous désirez
suspendre momentanément l’impression.
Nom du modèle
Étiquette des caractéristiques
électriques
Utiliser l'alimentation appropriée
Ne pas mettre les
mains dans l'espace
devant l'élément
quand celui-ci est en
marche.
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MEMO
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What to Do upon Opening the Carton
What to Do upon Opening the Carton
1 Checking Accessories
Check the following to make sure that you received all the items that were shipped along with the unit.
Power cord: 1
Blade: 1 Blade holder : 1 Cleaning kit: 1
Roland COLORCHOICE® : 1
Drain bottle: 2 Drain-bottle cap: 1 Screws: 2
Replacement blade for
separating knife: 1
User’s manual: 1
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What to Do upon Opening the Carton
2 Setting Up and Connection
Setting Up
NOTICE
Unpacking, installation, and moving
must be carried out by two or more
persons.
Failure to do so
may result in
falling of the
unit, leading to
injury.
Be sure to install the drain bottle before switching on the power.
Use in the following environment.
• Temperature: 15 to 35 ˚C (59 to 95 ˚F), humidity: 35 to 80 % (no condensation)
Also, take care to ensure that the following conditions are not exceeded even when the machine is not in operation. In particular, be careful to make sure not to expose the machine to high temperatures of 40 ˚C (104 ˚F) or
more.
• Temperature: 5 to 40 ˚C (41 to 104 ˚F), humidity: 20 to 80 % (no condensation)
Never install the unit in any of the following situations, as it could result in breakdown or faulty operation:
• Places where the installation surface is unstable or not level.
• Places with excessive electrical noise.
• Places with excessive humidity or dust.
• Places with poor ventilation, because the unit generates considerable heat during operation.
• Places with excessive vibration.
• Places exposed to strong illumination or direct sunlight.
Install in a level and stable location.
Otherwise the unit may tip over and cause
injury.
Never step or stand on the stand legs, as doing so may damage them.
Do not place objects on the unit, as doing so may result in breakdown.
For an explanation of how to assemble the unit and the stand, refer to the “ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS” included with the stand.
When using the unit while mounted on a stand, be sure to ensure a sufficient amount of installation space for the unit. The required
installation spaces for this model are listed below.
2700 mm (106-5/16 in.) wide, 900 mm (35-7/16 in.) depth, and 1500 mm (59-1/16 in.) high
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Connection
What to Do upon Opening the Carton
NOTICE
Rear View
Use only with a power supply of the
same rating as indicated on the unit.
Use with any other power supply may lead
to fire or electrocution.
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 the power cord
included with this product.
Use with other than the included power cord
may lead to fire or electrocution.
Before connecting the cable, make sure the computer's power and the main power switch of the unit 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.
Power connector
Power Connector
Parallel Connector
For IBM PC or PC compatibles
Parallel connector
Secure the cable in place with the clips.
Power outlet
Power cord
Parallel connector
Parallel interface cable (Printer cable)
* Cables are available separately. One which you are sure matches the model of computer being used should be selected.
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What to Do upon Opening the Carton
For Macintosh
Connection to a Macintosh requires optional items such as special cable. For more information on the required optional items and
connection settings, contact a Roland dealer.
3 Attach the Drain Bottle
*The tube cap and the cap for the drain bottle are required when moving the machine, so do not discard them.
Detach the tube plug from the tube tips protruding
1
from the bottom surface of the right-hand side of the
unit.
Tube
Tube plug
Remove the cap for the drain bottle and attach the drain bottle to the unit by screwing
3
it on in the direction of the arrow. Line up the threads on the drain bottle with the
threads on the unit, and screw on the bottle without applying excessive force.
Leave this mounted unless transporting the main unit, or when it is full.
2
Pass the tube through the hole in the drain-bottle
mounting cap and align with the threaded hole.
Tighten the included screws.
Drain-bottle cap
Drain bottle
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The machine comes with a spare drain bottle. Use it for storing discharged ink temporarily.
What to Do upon Opening the Carton
Disposal of Discharged Ink
When the ink is about to exceed the “Upper Limit” line on the drain bottle, or when moving the machine, follow the steps below to
discard the ink.
When storing discharged ink
temporarily, place in the included
drain bottle or a durable sealed
container such as a metal can and
polyethylene tank, and cap tightly.
Leakage of discharged ink or its vapor may
result in odor, physical distress, or fire.
Press the [POWER] key to switch off the power.
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The POWER LED goes out
Dispose of discharged ink properly, in accordance with
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regional laws and regulations.
NOTICE
Discharged ink is flammable and contains toxic ingredients. Do not attempt to incinerate discharged ink or
discard it with ordinary trash. Also, do not dispose of it in sewer systems, rivers, or streams. Doing so may
have an adverse impact on the environment.
Remove the drain bottle
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and attach the tube plug to
the tube tips instead.
Drain bottle
Tube plug
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What to Do upon Opening the Carton
4 Installing Ink Cartridges
Do not operate in a location exposed
to open flame, sparking, or static
electricity, or in a location exposed
to high temperatures, such as in the
immediate vicinity of a heater. Also,
do not place undried media in such
locations.
Doing so may result in fire due to
combustion of ink or cleaning liquid.
Ensure adequate ventilation for the
work area.
Failure to do so may result in odor, physical
distress, or fire.
Store ink cartridges out of the reach
of children.
Do not store ink cartridges, cleaning
liquid, or discharged ink in locations
such as the following.
• Near open flame
• Locations exposed to high
temperatures, such as in the
immediate vicinity of a heater
• Near bleach, chemicals,
explosives, or the like
Doing so may cause fire.
Do not allow ink or cleaning liquid to
come into contact with eyes or skin.
Do not drink or deliberately smell ink
or cleaning liquid.
Doing so may be hazardous to your health.
NOTICE
Do not use anything other SOL INK cartridges. Do not attempt to refill and reuse an empty ink cartridge.
Do not remove any ink cartridges except when shipping the machine.
If ink runs out, replace immediately with the same type and the same color ink cartridge (see "Maintenance Replacing the Ink Cartridges"). If an ink cartridge is removed, replace it immediately with a new one.
Do not attempt to disassemble an ink cartridge.
Store ink cartridges unopened at a temperature of -20 to 40 ˚C (-4 to 104 ˚F) in a well-ventilated location.
If an ink cartridge is dropped, the shock due to the fall may damage the ink cartridge and make it unusable.
Once an ink cartridge has been installed, do not remove it until the ink has been used up. Frequent insertion and
removal may allow air to enter the ink tube and result in a drop in printing quality due to dot drop-out or the like.
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What to Do upon Opening the Carton
Installing ink cartridges for the first time after purchase requires three SOL INK cleaning cartridges. This is also the case when you are
draining ink in preparation for transport, then reinstalling the ink cartridges.
NOTICE
Turn on the main power switch at the back of the unit.
Use only SOL INK. Do not insert any other type of ink cartridge.
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Press the [POWER] key on the operation panel.
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The display appears. Make sure an empty drain bottle is installed, then
press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.
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Insert cleaning cartridges into the ink-cartridge ports shown by flashing on the display. Insert the three cartridges firmly, as far
as they will go. Washing starts. While the operation is in progress, remove the cartridges and insert them again. Follow the
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messages on the display to carry out the procedure.
INSTALL
DRAIN BOTTLE
Ink cartridge ports
[ K C M c m Y ]
SET CL-LIQUID
[KCMcmY]
SOL INK cleaning cartridge
* Insert into the ink cartridge ports shown by flashing
on the display.
(Continued on the next page.)
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What to Do upon Opening the Carton
When washing ends, the following message appears on the display.
Firmly insert the SOL INK cartridges for each of the colors as far as
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they will go.
SET CARTRIDGE
[KCMcmY]
Ink cartridge ports
SOL INK
When inserting the cartridge, make sure that it is
inserted into the correct slot for that color.
Black Magenta Light cyan Light magenta YellowCyan
Make sure the following message is displayed, then press the [ENTER] key. Ink filling starts.
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Replace the drain bottle with an empty one, then press the [ENTER]
key. This completes the installation of the ink cartridges.
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SELECT INK TYPE
SOL CMYKLcLm
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Part Names
Front View
Part Names
NOTICE
Sheet Loading Lever
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.
When the printing carriage is stopped on the platen, press the [POWER] key to reset the power. The carriage
moves and the printing head is capped.
Do not touch the rail or place the hands
inside the right-hand cover except when
adjusting the height of the printing head.
Touching the area shown may cause the
fingers to be soiled by grease or ink, and
may result in diminished image quality.
Rail
Do not put hands inside
Front cover
If the cover is opened while the printing or
cutting, it will execute an emergency stop.
Operation panel
Drain bottle
Ink cartridge ports
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Part Names
Rear View
Main power switch
Power Connector
Parallel Connector
Inside the Front Cover
Cutting carriage
The cutting carriage is where
the cutter is mounted.
Rail
Platen
Grit roller
Pinch roller
Printing carriage
When not printing, this stays inside the cover.
Cutter protector
Grit roller
Platen
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Operation Panel
For more information about the keys, take a look at "Description of Keys".
BUSY LED
This flashes while data is being
received from the host computer.
[MENU] key
Part Names
[TEST PRINT] key
[TOOL UP/DOWN] key
[TEST CUT] key
[CLEANING] key
Display
This show the various setting
menus, and messages.
[ENTER] key
Arrow keys
( [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] )
[CUT CONFIG] key
[PRINT CONFIG] key
[SETUP] key/LED
[PAUSE] key/LED
[SHEET CUT] key
[POWER] key/LED
[ALIGN POINT] key/LED
[BASE POINT] key/LED
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Five Modes
Five Modes
This machine has the following five modes (operating states).
Main power switch (Rear)
It is generally left on.
Please do not turn it off unless transporting or
maintaining the main unit.
[POWER] key (Sub power switch)
Use this switch to turn power on and off in daily
operation.
When power is turned on the system will enter
the NOT READY state (power on but sheet not
set).
This mode is in effect immediately after the [POWER]
key is pressed to switch on.
This is the state where material has been loaded and its
size detected.
The system can accept data
from the computer when in
this mode.
The system is receiving data
from the computer and performing printing or cutting.
The SLEEP mode is enabled when the
system has been inactive for a specified
time. (When in the SLEEP mode, the
POWER LED flashes once per 2 seconds.) Any action of following cancels
SLEEP mode.
• Touch any key on the control panel.
• Send data from the computer.
• Open the front cover.
• Operate the sheet loading lever.
Pressing the PAUSE key causes operation to stop
temporarily. Press the PAUSE key again to resume
operation.
Pressing the SETUP key while paused causes remaining data to be cleared and returns to the NOT
READY mode. If the material is removed while
paused, the system goes into the NOT READY
mode.
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Setup for Printing
1 Loading the Material
Setup for Printing
Roll material must be placed at a
predetermined shaft position.
Failure to do so may
result in falling of the
roll, leading to injury.
Loading Roll Material
Pass the stoppers onto both ends of the shaft.
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(The shafts (2 pieces), stoppers (2 pieces), and screws
(2 pieces) are included with the stand.)
* When passing the shaft through the stopper,
be sure to loosen the screws on the stopper
first.
Acceptable material widths
131 to 1371 mm (5-3/16 to 54 in.)
*However, when loading material with a width
of 131 to 430 mm (5-3/16 to 17 in.), set the
[EDGE SENSE] menu item to [DISABLE].
Tighten loosely with the screws.
Shaft
Stopper
Attach the media flanges to match the inner diameter of the roll-material core. Insert them firmly, as far as they will go.
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(The media flange is included with the stand.)
Media flange
Media flange
50.8 mm
Media flange
(2 in.)
76.2 mm
(3 in.)
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Setup for Printing
Set the two shafts in place and apply the brake.
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Shafts
Place the rolled material on the shaft.
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Pass the end of the material between the pinch rollers
and the grit rollers so that it extends from the front of
the unit.
Rear
Brake
Rear
Roll material
When viewed from the front, align so that the left-hand edge of the material is above any of the grit rollers and the right-hand edge
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is above the long grit roller.
Align the orientation of the material so that it is perfectly straight, and move the left-hand and right-hand pinch rollers so that they
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are above the grit rollers.
There are two middle pinch rollers, which you can use as required. When you move the pinch rollers to a position over the grit
rollers, the pinch rollers descend. Then do not descend when they are moved away from the grit rollers. It is a good idea to use one
or both middle pinch roller when the material is wide or when the material is flimsy and prone to wrinkling during material feed. Be
sure to lower the left and right pinch rollers.
The white stickers on the rail portion are
guides for positioning the grit rollers.
Rail
Grit rollers
Pinch roller
(left)
Pinch roller
(middle 1)
Pinch roller
(middle 2)
Pinch roller
(right)
Grit roller
(Right)
Position the left and right pinch
rollers over the material, near the
edges.
Important note when the middle pinch rollers are lowered
After printing, if the material is returned back to its previous location before it has dried sufficiently, the middle pinch rollers
may soil the printed surface. When performing printing and cutting, allow the printed surface to dry sufficiently before
attempting to return the material.
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Pull out the material
until it engages the
sensor.
Make sure that the right-hand edge of
the material does not extend beyond the
right-hand edge of the grit roller.
Setup for Printing
Align the left- and right-hand stoppers with the width
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of the material and tighten the screws to secure in
place.
From the front of the unit, pull the center of material
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straight out toward the front. Without letting any part
of the entire piece of material pulled out to become
slack, move the sheet loading lever all the way to
“LOAD.”
The pinch rollers lower to hold the material in place.
Sheet loading lever
When moved partway, only the
right-hand pinch roller descends.
Data cannot be output while in this
state. To secure the material in
place, move all the way to
"LOAD."
Rear
Roll material
Screw
Rear
Media flange
Stopper
Entire material
stretched taut
Close the front cover.
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Use the [
press the [ENTER] key.
*If printing is to be performed from the edge of
the material, select [EDGE] (If [EDGE] does not
appear, set [EDGE SENSE] to [ENABLE]).
Press the [SETUP] key. This detects the width of the
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material and shows the printable width on the display.
*When [EDGE] is selected in step 9, the width of
the loaded material is detected, then the front
edge of the material is aligned with the print-start
location.
The SETUP LED lights up
] and [ ] keys to select [ROLL], then
Top menu
W1000mm L ---mm
FINE BI-DIR
* If there is slackness in the loaded
material, the material may move at
an angle and come loose from the
pinch rollers.
SETUP SHEET
ROLL EDGE PIECE
If a pinch roller is positioned over an area where is no
grit roller, the massage shown at below appears when
you press the [SETUP] key.
PINCHROLL ERROR
INVALID LEFTPOS
or [RIGHT]
Check the positioning of the pinch rollers and make
sure they are aligned at the correct positions.
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Setup for Printing
Loading Flat Material
Pass the material between the pinch rollers and the grit
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rollers as shown in the figure.
Pass the material
Move the sheet loading lever toward LOAD.
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The pinch rollers lower to hold the material in place.
Sheet loading lever
When moved partway,
only the right-hand
pinch roller descends.
Data cannot be output
while in this state. To
secure the material in
place, move all the way
to "LOAD."
Refer to steps 5 and 6 in "Loading Roll Material," and
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position the material and the pinch rollers correctly.
Close the front cover.
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Use the [
press the [ENTER] key.
] and [ ] keys to select [PIECE], then
SETUP SHEET
ROLL EDGE PIECE
If [PIECE] does not appear, set [EDGE SENSE]
to [ENABLE].
Press the [SETUP] key. This detects the width and
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length of the material and shows the printable width
and length on the display.
The SETUP LED lights up
op menu
W1000mm L1230mm
FINE BI-DIR
*If the material is misaligned and looks like it might
come loose from the pinch rollers, or actually does
come loose, please reload the material.
• When loading flat material, if the material touches the shaft or roll material at the back of the unit, remove the shaft
and roll material.
• When thick material is loaded, it may adjust the head height. For more information, see "User's Reference -Adjusting the Height of the Printing Head."
• When changed to a different type of material, it is necessary to carry out feed correction and bidirectional correction. For more information, see "User's Reference -- 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. Performing printing with a warped piece of material may cause head smudging or jamming of
the material. If the printing heads become damaged or soiled as a result, printing accuracy may suffer.
If a pinch roller is positioned over an area where is no
grit roller, the massage shown at below appears when
you press the [SETUP] key.
PINCHROLL ERROR
INVALID LEFTPOS
or [RIGHT]
Check the positioning of the pinch rollers and
make sure they are aligned at the correct positions.
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