Roland SC-545EX User Manual

User’s Manual

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• Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this product, regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product.

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For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.

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 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

Features of the SC-545EX............................................................................4

To Ensure Safe Use......................................................................................5

Pour utiliser en toute sécurité.....................................................................9

Chapter 1: Getting Started........................................................................15

1-1 Checking Accessories..................................................................................................................16

1-2 Part Names ..................................................................................................................................17

1-3 Assembling and Installing............................................................................................................. 20

Installation Environment .......................................................................................................................................... 20

Step 1: Assemble the Stand ...................................................................................................................................... 21

Step 2: Install the Included Items............................................................................................................................. 23

Step 3: Install the Drain Bottle................................................................................................................................. 24

Step 4: Remove the Protective Media...................................................................................................................... 26

1-4 Connecting the Cables.................................................................................................................27

Connecting the Power Cord ..................................................................................................................................... 27

Connecting to the Computer .................................................................................................................................... 28

1-5 Switching On the Power for the First Time ..................................................................................30

Step 1: Install Ink Cartridges.................................................................................................................................... 30

Step 2 : Match the Machine to the Environment Where Installed .......................................................................... 32

1-6 Installing the Blade.......................................................................................................................33

Installing a Blade ...................................................................................................................................................... 33

Removing a Blade .................................................................................................................................................... 35

Chapter 2: Basic Operation.......................................................................37

2-1 Examples of Operations with This Machine.................................................................................38

2-2 Switching the Power On and Off..................................................................................................39

Switching On the Power........................................................................................................................................... 39

Switching Off the Power at the End of the Day ...................................................................................................... 40

2-3 Loading Media..............................................................................................................................41

Loading Roll Media.................................................................................................................................................. 41

Loading Sheet Media................................................................................................................................................ 45

When Loading Thick Media (Only When Printing) ................................................................................................ 46

When Loading Media That Warps Easily (Only When Printing) ........................................................................... 47

Separating the Media ................................................................................................................................................ 48

Removing the Media ................................................................................................................................................ 48

2-4 Printing .........................................................................................................................................49

To Perform Printing.................................................................................................................................................. 49

Performing a Printing Test ....................................................................................................................................... 50

Downloading Printing Data...................................................................................................................................... 50

2-5 Cutting ..........................................................................................................................................51

To Perform Cutting................................................................................................................................................... 51

Test Cutting............................................................................................................................................................... 52

Downloading Cutting Data....................................................................................................................................... 53

2-6 Printing and Cutting...................................................................................................................... 54

Sequence of Operation for Printing and Cutting ..................................................................................................... 54

Contents

2-7 Reloading the Media and Performing Cutting..............................................................................55

Printing Area ............................................................................................................................................................. 55

Printing with Crop Marks......................................................................................................................................... 56

Aligning Automatically ............................................................................................................................................ 56

Aligning Manually.................................................................................................................................................... 58

Chapter 3: Using the Print Heater.............................................................59

3-1 Switching the Print Heater On and Off.........................................................................................60

Switching On the Print Heater ................................................................................................................................. 60

Switching Off the Print Heater................................................................................................................................. 60

3-2 Loading Media..............................................................................................................................61

About the Ambient Temperature During Print Heater Use ..................................................................................... 61

Points to Observe When Loading Media ................................................................................................................. 61

3-3 Printing and Cutting...................................................................................................................... 62

Printing...................................................................................................................................................................... 62

Cutting/Printing and Cutting .................................................................................................................................... 63

Chapter 4: A Wide Variety of Operations..................................................65

4-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges........................................................................................................ 66

Care and Handling of Ink Cartridges ....................................................................................................................... 66

Replacing with New Ink Cartridges ......................................................................................................................... 67

If Ink Runs Out During Printing .............................................................................................................................. 68

4-2 Checking the Remaining Ink Level .............................................................................................. 69

4-3 Setting the Location Where Printing Starts..................................................................................70

Setting the Start Location ......................................................................................................................................... 70

4-4 Setting the Margins ......................................................................................................................72

Setting the Margins in the Feed Direction ............................................................................................................... 72

4-5 Making Corrections for Printing.................................................................................................... 73

Feed Correction ........................................................................................................................................................ 73

Bidirectional Correction ........................................................................................................................................... 74

Environment Matching ............................................................................................................................................. 76

4-6 Making Corrections for Printing and Cutting ................................................................................77

Adjusting Automatically........................................................................................................................................... 77

Adjusting Manually .................................................................................................................................................. 78

4-7 Stopping Printing or Cutting Operations ......................................................................................80

Stopping Printing or Cutting Operations ................................................................................................................. 80

Pausing Printing or Cutting Operations ................................................................................................................... 80

4-8 Recording the Amount of Remaining Media ................................................................................81

Displaying the Amount of Remaining Media on the Screen................................................................................... 81

4-9 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period.....................................................................................82

Chapter 5: Maintenance.............................................................................83

5-1 Cleaning the Print heads..............................................................................................................84

Cleaning the Print heads........................................................................................................................................... 84

If Drop-out Persists Even After Carrying Out Cleaning Several Times ................................................................. 85

If Performing POWERFUL Cleaning Several Times Does Not Correct the Drop-out Problem ........................... 85

5-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit ..................................................................................................86

5-3 Replacing the Wiper.....................................................................................................................89

5-4 Other Cleaning Tasks ...................................................................................................................90

Contents

5-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink ........................................................................................................91

5-6 How to Replace the Blade............................................................................................................92

5-7 How to Replace the Separating Knife ..........................................................................................93

5-8 When Moving the Unit..................................................................................................................94

Procedures from Preparing to Move Through Reinstalling .................................................................................... 94

Chapter 6: Menus and Keys ......................................................................97

6-1 Menus Flowchart.......................................................................................................................... 98

6-2 Description of Menus .................................................................................................................104

6-3 Description of Keys ....................................................................................................................108

Chapter 7: What to Do If... .......................................................................111

7-1 What to Do If... ........................................................................................................................... 112

The Machine Doesn't Run ...................................................................................................................................... 112

Clean, Attractive Printing Is Impossible ................................................................................................................ 113

Media Wrinkles or Warps ....................................................................................................................................... 115

The Media Becomes Jammed................................................................................................................................. 116

What to Do If the Print-head Carriage Does Not Operate .................................................................................... 117

7-2 What to Do If an Error Message Appears.................................................................................. 119

Chapter 8: Specifications ........................................................................123

8-1 Media Conditions .......................................................................................................................124

Usable Media .......................................................................................................................................................... 124

Acceptable Media Width ........................................................................................................................................ 125

8-2 About the Printing or Cutting Area..............................................................................................126

8-3 The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing .............................................................127

8-4 About Blade Life.........................................................................................................................128

8-5 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ........................................................129

8-6 Specifications .............................................................................................................................130

SOLJETTM and ECO-SOL INKTM are trademarks of Roland DG Corporation. Other company names and product name are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Features of the SC-545EX

What Is the SC-545EX?

The SC-545EX is a large-format printer equipped with a cutting feature and combining high speed with high print quality . Not only can it be used either solely for printing or solely for cutting, but it can also perform printing and cutting simultaneously. Also, using the crop-mark feature lets you remove media after printing, then load it again and perform cutting, positioning it accurately. It also achieves better weatherability through the use of ECO-SOL INK.

Built-in Print Server

This machine has a built-in print server (Roland-PrintServer) as a network interface. When you use the print server, you can send printing data to the machine from anywhere on the network.

Built-in Print Heater

This machine has a built-in print heater to improve ink adhesion and speed up drying. This enhances productivity by enabling support for more types of media.

Includes a Software Raster Image Processor (RIP)

Software RIP, which is included with the machine, lets you use your computer to perform raster image processing for printing data such as PostScript files exported from a program and output the data to the machine.

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 media damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Media 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.

Do not use while in an abnormal state (i.e., emitting smoke, burning odor, unusual noise, or the like).

Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately switch off first the sub power, then the main power, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or service center.

Do not 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.

Do not place any potentially flammable object on the platen while the print heater is in operation.

Doing so may cause fire.

Do not spill combustible liquid over the platen.

Doing so may cause fire.

To Ensure Safe Use

Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings displayed 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.

Do not connect the power cord with other electrical loads on a single electrical outlet.

Doing so may generate heat and cause fire.

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 damage or modify the electrical power cord, subject it to excessive bending, twisting, pulling, binding, or pinching, or place any object or weight on it.

Doing so may damage the electrical power cord, leading to fire, electrical shock, or electrocution.

Do not attempt to unplug the powercord plug with wet hands.

Doing so may result in electrical shock or electrocution.

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, electrical shock, or electrocution.

Do not allow liquids, metal objects or flammables inside the machine.

Such medias can cause fire.

Ensure adequate ventilation for the work area.

Failure to do so 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 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.

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.

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.

Store ink cartridges out of the reach of children.

To Ensure Safe Use

Install in a level and stable location.

Failure to do so may result in the unit tipping over, leading to injury.

Unpacking, and installation must be carried out by four or more persons.

Otherwise the machine or the stand may fall, resulting in injury.

Use care to avoid pinching the fingers when placing the unit on the stand.

Doing so may result in 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.

Do not touch the tip of the separating knife with your fingers.

Doing so may result in injury.

Be sure to install the shafts when loading roll media.

Otherwise the roll may fall and cause injury.

Load roll media at the proper position.

Otherwise the roll may fall, resulting in injury.

Be sure to use the media with a width of 500 mm (19-11/16 in.) or more.

Failure to do so may cause overheating of the print heater, leading to fire.

Do not press the [SEL] key.

Doing so may cause malfunction of the print heater, leading to fire.

Before switching on the power, be sure to install the drain bottle.

Otherwise discharged fluid may leak from the machine.

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 platen when the print heater is operating.

Doing so may cause burns because the platen is hot.

Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers.

Doing so may result in injury , and the cutting performance of the blade will be impaired.

Release the caster locks for the stand before attempting to move.

Otherwise the unit may tip over and cause injury.

Do not touch the control panel while head cleaning or other cleaning is in progress.

The print-head carriage may move and cause injury.

When cleaning the unit, be sure to wait approximately 30 minutes or more after switching off the power until the temperature of the platen falls sufficiently.

Doing so may cause burns because the platen is hot.

To Ensure Safe Use

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.

Front

Rear

Do not place hands within the space to the front of the unit while in operation.

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.

Ink cartridge

Inside the front cover

Do not touch the platen. It is hot when the print heater is operating.

In addition to the 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 ni modifier .

Démonter, réparer ou modifier l'appareil risque de provoquer un incendie ou de causer un fonctionnement anormal entraînant des blessures.

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.

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.

Pour utiliser en toute sécurité

Ne jamais poser d’objets potentiellement inflammables sur la plaque d’exposition lorsque le chauffage fonctionne.

Cela crée un risque d'incendie.

Ne pas répandre de liquide combustible sur la plaque d’exposition.

Cela crée un risque d'incendie.

Ne pas utiliser avec une source d'alimentation électrique non conforme à la norme indiquée sur l'appareil.

Utiliser l'appareil avec une autre source d'alimentation risque de provoquer un incendie ou de causer une électrocution.

Mettre l'appareil à la terre avec le fil de mise à la terre.

Ne pas respecter cette consigne peut créer un risque d'électrocution en cas de panne mécanique.

Ne pas débrancher le fil avec des mains mouillées.

Ne pas respecter cette consigne risque de provoquer des décharges électriques ou une électrocution.

Pour débrancher l'appareil, saisir la fiche et non le fil électrique.

Tirer sur le fil peut l'endommager, ce qui risque de provoquer un incendie ou de causer une décharge électrique ou une électrocution.

Ne pas introduire de liquide, d'objet métallique ou inflammable dans l'appareil.

Ce genre dematériel peut provoquer un incendie.

Utiliser l'appareil uniquement avec le fil électrique fourni.

Utiliser l'appareil avec un autre fil risque de provoquer un incendie ou une électrocution.

Ne pas brancher d'autres appareils dans la même prise que l'appareil.

Ne pas respecter cette consigne risque de causer une surchauffe et de provoquer un incendie.

Ne pas utiliser si le fil ou la fiche électriques sont endommagés; ne pas brancher dans une prise mal fixée.

Négliger de suivre cette consigne risque de provoquer un incendie ou decauser une décharge électrique ou une électrocution.

Ne pas endommager ni modifier le fil électrique. Ne pas le plier, le tordre, l'étirer, l'attacher ou le serrer de façon excessive. Ne pas placer d'objet ou de poids sur le fil.

Négliger de suivre cette consigne peut endommager le fil électrique, ce qui risque de provoquer un incendie ou de causer une décharge électrique ou une électrocution.

Pour utiliser en toute sécurité

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Installer sur une surface stable et de niveau.

Sinon, l'appareil risque de se renverser et de causer des blessures.

Le déballage, l’installation et le déplacement de l’appareil doivent être effectués par quatre personnes ou plus.

Le non-respect de cette consigne pourrait causer des défauts dans l’appareil entraînant des blessures.

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.

Avant de mettre la machine sous tension, installer la bouteille de vidange, sinon du liquide peut fuir de la machine.

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.

Ranger les cartouches d'encre hors de portée des enfants.

Pour utiliser en toute sécurité

Ne pas toucher la plaque d’exposition lorsque le chauffage fonctionne.

La plaque étant très chaude, il est possible de se brûler.

Ne pas toucher à l’extrémité de la lame avec vos doigts.

Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait provoquer des blessures.

Ne pas toucher le bout de la lame séparatrice avec les doigts.

Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait provoquer des blessures.

Ne pas toucher le panneau de commande pendant le nettoyage des têtes ou d’autres pièces.

Le chariot d’impression peut bouger et causer des blessures.

Avant de nettoyer le bloc de chauffage, attendre au moins 30 minutes après l’extinction du chauffage et de l’alimentation secondaire de l'imprimante pour que la température de la plaque d’exposition soit suffisamment basse.

La plaque étant très chaude, il est possible de se brûler.

Ne pas oublier d’installer la barre quand un rouleau est chargé.

Le rouleur peut tomber et causer des blessures.

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.

Toujours utiliser un support d’au moins 500 mm.

Le chauffage risque sinon de trop chauffer, ce qui peut entraîner un incendie.

Ne pas appuyer sur la touche [SEL].

Ceci peut causer une panne de chauffage et entraîner un incendie.

Débloquer le mécanisme d'arrêt des roulettes du support avant de le déplacer.

Sinon l'appareil pourrait se renverser et provoquer des blessures.

Pour utiliser en toute sécurité

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.

Avant

Arrière

Ne pas mettre les mains dans l'espace devant l'élément quand celui-ci est en marche.

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.

La cartouche d'encre

Intérieur de le couvercle de l'imprimante

Ne pas toucher la plaque d’exposition lorsque le chauffage fonctionne. La plaque étant très chaude.

Chapter 1: Getting Started

This section describes what to do when you first open the packing carton, including installing the machine and connecting it to a computer.

1-1 Checking Accessories

The following items are packed together with the unit. Make sure they are all present and accounted for.

Power cord : 1 Arm (Right) : 1 Arm (Left) : 1

Casters : 2 Shafts : 2

Washers: 6 Hexagonal wrench : 1 Pipe : 1

Stoppers : 2 Blade : 1

Bolts (Large) : 22 Bolts (Small) : 8

Blade holder : 1

Pin : 1

Stand leg: 1

Media flanges : 2

Transport bars : 2

Drain bottle : 1 Software RIP : 1 User’s manual : 1

Replacement blade for

separating knife : 1

Cleaning kit

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Bottle stand : 1

Roland-PrintServer

CD-ROM : 1

Cleaning sticks : 10 Tweezers : 1 Wipers : 2

Roland PrintServer

Network Settings Guide : 1

SOL INK Cleaning

Cartridges : 4

1-2 Part Names

Front View

Front cover Loading lever

Operation panel

Rear View

Ink cartridge ports

Cover

POWER

Power connector

Cover

RJ-45 (Ethernet) connectorMain power switch

Drain bottle

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Inside the Front Cover

1-2 Part Names

Cutting carriage

Pinch roller

Grit roller

Cutter protection

Knife guide

Platen (equipped with the print heater)

Print-head carriage

Media clamp

Operation Panel (1)

[TEST PRINT] key

[CLEANING] key

[TEST CUT] key

[CUT CONFIG] key

Display

[MENU] key [ENTER] key

Arrow keys

BUSY LED

[TOOL UP/DOWN] key

[AUTO ALIGN] key

SETUP LED

[SETUP] key PAUSE LED

[PAUSE] key

[SHEET CUT] key

POWER LED [POWER] key

BASE POINT LED [BASE POINT] key

ALIGN POINT LED [ALIGN POINT] key

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1-2 Part Names

The print heater operates only when both the print-heater power switch and the sub power are switched on.

Operation Panel (2)

Temperature display panel

[C1] Indicator

This indicator lights when the print heater is operating. It goes dark when the temperature reaches the preset temperature and the print heater stops operating.

This indicator lights when the print heater is switched on.

[SEL] Key

Do not press the [SEL] key.

Doing so may cause malfunction of the print heater, leading to fire or electrical shock.

Print-heater power switch

Indicators other than [C1] do not light.

PV (actual temperature)

This shows the current temperature of the print heater. It displays error messages in the event of a problem in the print heater.

SV (preset temperature)

This shows the preset temperature of the print heater. The numerals flash when only the power switch for the print heater is switched on. The numerals remain steadily lit when the print-heater power switch and the sub power are both switched on.

] Key

[

Pressing this key one time increases the preset temperature by 1 ºC.

[

] Key

Pressing this key one time lowers the preset temperature by 1 ºC.

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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.

Unpacking, and installation must be carried out by four or more persons.

Otherwise the machine or the stand may fall, resulting in injury.

Install in a level and stable location.

Otherwise the unit may tip over and cause injury.

Use care to avoid pinching the fingers when placing the unit on the stand.

Doing so may result in injury.

Use the joining bolts to secure the unit to the stand.

Failure to do so may result in falling of the unit, leading to injury.

Never install the unit in any of the following situations, as it could result in breakdown or faulty operation:

• Places with excessive electrical noise.

• Places with excessive humidity or dust.

• Places with poor ventilation, because this machine generates considerable heat during operation.

• Places with excessive vibration.

• Places exposed to strong illumination or direct sunlight. Never stand on the stand legs. Doing so may damage them. Do not place objects on the unit, as doing so may result in breakdown.

Installation Environment

The required installation spaces for this model is below.

3700 (W) x 2000 (D) x 1800 (H) mm (146 (W) x 79 (D) x 71 (H) in.)

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Tighten the bolts securely. Loose bolts may cause the stand to wobble.

Step 1: Assemble the Stand

First assemble the stand, then mount the machine on top of the stand.

Invert the stand legs as shown in the figure. While supporting the stand legs with your hand, attach the

left- and right-hand casters.

Hexagonal wrench

Long

Bolts (Large)

4 pcs.

Set the stand upright so that the casters are at the bottom, and place the machine on the stand.

The front and rear of the stand are as shown in the figure.

Short

Pipe

4 pcs.

Front

Line up the frame at the back of the machine with the fixtures on the stand.

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Use the included large bolts to secure the machine to the stand.

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Three places each on the left and right.

Washers

Bolts (Large)

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Make sure the shaft brake is engaged. Using the machine with the brake disengaged may result in unstable media feed, leading to poor image quality.

Step 2: Install the Included Items

Attach the arms onto the back of the machine at the locations shown in the figure.

Left-hand side of the back of the unit

Bolts (Large)

Arm (Right)

Pass the stoppers onto both ends of the shaft.

When passing the shaft through the stopper, be sure to loosen the screws on the stopper first.

Tighten loosely with the screws.

Shaft

Stopper

Right-hand side of the back of the unit

Bolts (Large)

Arm (Left)

Attach the two shafts and engage the brake. Install the shafts so that the one with the stopper is in front

of the back of the machine.

Rear

Shafts

Stopper

Brake

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Step 3: Install the Drain Bottle

Leave the drain bottle attached at all times, removing it only when moving the machine or disposing of collected ink.

When you remove the stopper from the drain tube, discharged fluid used in shipping inspection may be released from inside the tube. Exercise caution.

Use the included large bolts to secure the bottle stand in place.

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Bottle stand

Large bolts

Remove the stopper from the drain tube.

Drain tube

Insert the drain tube securely into the bottle stand.

Stopper

Peel off the tape.

Drain tube

Bottle stand

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For more information about how to dispose of discharged ink.

☞ "5-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink"

Remove BOTH the lid and the inner cover from the drain bottle.

Attach the drain bottle to the back of the machine.

Drain bottle

When the level of collected fluid is in this range, detach the drain bottle and dispose of the discharged ink.

Bottle stand

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1-3 Assembling and Installing

If the screw for the retainer is difficult to loosen, use a screwdriver to remove it.

Step 4: Remove the Protective Media

The protective media shown below is attached to this machine when it is shipped from the factory. When you have finished installing the machine, remove all protective media.

Front

5) Peel off the tape.

1) Remove packings.

4) Peel off the tape, and remove the packing. (Pull straight back toward you to extract.)

6) Peel off the tape, and remove the packing.

PackingPacking

2) Peel off the tape.

3) Peel off the tapes, and remove the packings.

Rear

7) Remove the retainer.

8) Loosen the screw, and remove the packing.

Retainer

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9) Attach the retainer you removed in step 7).

1-4 Connecting the Cables

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.

Do not connect the power cord with other electrical loads on a single electrical outlet.

Doing so may generate heat and cause fire.

Be sure to use an electrical outlet for the power supply. Also, do not connect multiple electrical loads on a single electrical outlet. Low or unstable voltage may result in inadequate print heater performance. If the temperature of the print heater fails to rise adequately even when used correctly, check the voltage of the power supply.

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.

Before connecting the cable, make sure the computer’s power and the main power switch of the unit are switched off. Arrange the power cord and interface connection cable to prevent tripping when moving around the unit.

Connecting the Power Cord

Rear

Power Connector

Power outlet

Power connector

Power cord

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Connecting to the Computer

Do not connect a telephone cable to the RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector.

RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector

Network cable (category 5)

1-4 Connecting the Cables

Ethernet (10Base-T or 100 Base-TX)

Various settings are required when using this machine in a network environment. For more information, see the "RolandPrintServer Network Settings Guide".

* Cables are available separately . One which you are sure matches the model of computer being used should be selected.

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1-4 Connecting the Cables

Pass the cable through the established location, making sure that it does not touch the loaded media. If the cable touches the media during printing, media feed may be obstructed, resulting in poor printing accuracy.

Securing the Cable

Pass the cable through here.

Rear

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1-5 Switching On the Power for the First Time

If an ink cartridge is dropped, the shock due to the fall may damage the ink cartridge and make it unusable. When installing and removing an ink cartridge, do not rush. Detach the cartridge gently. Sudden movement when detaching

may cause ink to be spilled. Use only ECO-SOL INK. Do not insert any other type of ink cartridge.

Store ink cartridges out of the reach of children.

If ink or cleaning liquid comes in contact with the eyes, immediately flush with running water for at least 15 minutes.

Step 1: Install Ink Cartridges

Confirming the Ink-insertion Sites

Black Cyan Magenta Light cyan Light magenta Yellow

BK CY MG LC LM YE

78910 12

234

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1-5 Switching On the Power for the First Time

For more information about how to dispose of discharged ink, see "5-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink."

Filling Ink

Installing ink cartridges for the first time after purchase requires four unused SOL INK cleaning cartridges. This is also the case when you are draining ink in preparation for transport, then reinstalling the ink cartridges.

Switch on the main power on the back of the

machine. Press the [POWER] key on the operation panel.

Check the type of ink to install, then press the

[ENTER] key.

Follow the messages to make sure the drain

bottle is installed at the back of the machine.

Insert cleaning cartridges into the ink-cartridge

ports shown by flashing on the display. Cleaning starts. The cartridges are inserted and

removed while the operation is in progress. Follow the messages on the display to carry out the procedure.

Cleaning may take some time.

When cleaning ends, the following message

appears. Follow the instructions given in the message to remove the cleaning cartridges.

Empty the drain bottle and press the [ENTER]

key.

SELECT INK TYPE ECO-SOL LcLm

INSTALL

DRAIN BOTTLE

SET SOL CL - LIQUID 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

REMOVE SOL CL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

EMPTY

DRAIN BOTTLE

Before you insert the ink cartridges for each

color, gently shake the cartridges.

Firmly insert the ECO-SOL INK cartridges for

each of the colors as far as they will go.

Ink filling starts. When this screen appears, filling ink is finished.

SETUP SHEET ROLL

SET SOL CRT. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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Step 2 : Match the Machine to the Environment Where Installed

The machine performs automatic adjustment to optimize its state to the environment where it is used (temperature and humidity). Performing automatic adjustment reduces misalignment in the scanning direction (the direction of movement of the carriage) during printing and cutting.

Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] key

to make the following screen appear on the display.

Pull back the loading lever and press the [EN-

TER] key.

The print-head carriage moves and the printing length in the carriage-movement direction is adjusted.

When this screen appears, press the [ENTER]

key. Press the [ ] key to go back to the original

screen.

Flip the loading lever to the rear.

MENU ENV. MATCH

ENV. MACH SETUP COMPLETED

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1-6 Installing the Blade

MENU REPLACE KNIFE

Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers.

Doing so may result in injury, and the cutting performance of the blade will be impaired.

Do not leave the tool mounting screws tightened. Tightening the screw makes it more difficult to install the blade holder.

Installing a Blade

Insert the push-pin into the blade holder.

Insert a blade into the blade holder until it snaps

into place with an audible click.

Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] key

to make the following screen appear on the display.

Press the [ENTER] key to make the following

screen appear on the display.

When the screen shown in the figure appears, the printhead carriage simultaneously moves to the left.

Push-pin

Blade holder

Push-pin

Blade holder

Blade

FINISHED ?

Open the front cover, loosen the screw in the

figure.

Screw

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Support the tool-securing screw from below and

Be sure to support the tool mounting screw from below when installing the blade holder. Cutting quality may become poor if installed without supporting the screw in this way.

install the blade holder.

Tighten the screw.

Tug the blade holder upward to make sure it does not come loose.

1-6 Installing the Blade

Insert the blade holder until the collar is flush with the carriage.

Close the front cover, and press the [ENTER]

key.

Screw

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1-6 Installing the Blade

MENU REPLACE KNIFE

Removing a Blade

Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] key

to make the following screen appear on the display.

Press the [ENTER] key to make the following

screen appear on the display.

When the screen shown in the figure appears, the printhead carriage simultaneously moves to the left.

Open the front cover, loosen the screw in the

figure, and remove the blade holder from the cutting carriage.

Remove the blade.

Close the front cover, and press the [ENTER]

key.

Blade holder

Blade

FINISHED ?

Screw

Press the push-pin

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Chapter 2: Basic Operation

This describes the sequence of basic operations from switching on the power to performing printing or cutting.

2-1 Examples of Operations with This Machine

You can perform a wide variety of operations with this machine. For example, you can perform only printing, perform only cutting, or perform printing and cutting, or even perform printing, then remove the media, laminate it, and then cut it.

The results of operations such as printing only or cutting only differ depending on the settings used to send the data from the raster image processor (RIP). For information on how to make the RIP settings, refer to the documentation for the RIP you're using.

For detailed information about the different operations, refer to the following sections of this manual.

• Performing printing only ☞ "2-4 Printing"

• Performing cutting only ☞ "2-5 Cutting"

• Performing printing and cutting ☞ "2-6 Printing and Cutting"

• Removing the media after printing, then reloading it and performing cutting ☞ "2-7 Reloading the Media and Performing Cutting"

• Using the print heater ☞ "Chapter 3: Using the Print Heater"

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Points to Keep in Mind When Switching the Power On and Off

Do not switch off the main power while the sub power is switched on. The print heads may be left uncapped (that is, the printing carriage may remain over the platen). If the machine is allow to stand to with the print heads uncapped for a prolonged period, the print heads may become irreversibly clogged. Before switching off the main power, be sure to hold down the [POWER] key for one second or longer to switch off the sub power.

If the printing carriage stops while over the platen, press the [POWER] key to reset the power. The printing carriage moves and the print heads are capped. If the printing carriage does not move even when you reset the power using the [POWER] key, refer to "7-1 What to Do If" and see "What to Do When the Print Head Carriage Does Not Move."

2-2 Switching the Power On and Off

Switching On the Power

Leave the main power switch turned on, and use the [POWER] key to switch the power on and off in day-today use.

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2-2 Switching the Power On and Off

Leave the pinch rollers raised when not in use. Deformation may occur if left lowered for a prolonged period.

Switching Off the Power at the End of the Day

Press and hold down the [POWER] key for one second or longer to switch off the sub power.

The POWER LED goes out

Raise

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2-3 Loading Media

Be sure to install the shafts when loading roll media.

Otherwise the roll may fall and cause injury.

Load roll media at the proper position.

Otherwise the roll may fall, resulting in injury.

Do not touch the rail or the inner side of the left and right cover. Touching the area shown may cause the fingers to be soiled by grease or ink, and may result in diminished image quality.

Rail portion

Do not put hands inside

Loading Roll Media

Open the front cover.

Move the media clamps to the left side of the

platen.

Align the media flange with the roll media edges,

matching the roll media center ID.

Media clamps

Media flange

2 in.

3 in.

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2-3 Loading Media

Using the Middle Pinch Rollers

Use the middle pinch rollers as required. When a wide media is loaded, using the middle pinch rollers keeps media feed stable. When using: Position it over the grit rollers. When not using: Move it to a position away from the grit rollers. When in this state, the media is not clamped even when the loading lever is lowered.

Place the rolled media on the shafts.

Pass the end of the media between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers so that it extends from the front of the unit.

When viewed from the front, align so that the left-hand edge of the media is above any of the grit rollers

and the right-hand edge is above any of the three grit rollers of the right side of the main unit. Align the media so that it is straight, and move pinch rollers so that they are above the grit rollers. And

position the left and right pinch rollers at the two edges of the media. Position one (or both) middle pinch rollers so as to form equally spaced intervals along the width of the media.

The positions of the pinch rollers change according to the size of the media that is loaded. Refer to "8-1 Media Conditions" and see "Acceptable Media Width."

Roll media

Shafts

Grit rollers

Pinch roller (left)

Pinch roller (middle)

Position the left and right pinch rollers over the media, near the edges.

The stickers on the rail portion are guides for positioning the grit rollers.

Pinch roller (middle)

Pull out the media until it engages the sensor.

Rail

Grit roller (Right)

Pinch roller (right)

Make sure that the right-hand edge of the media does not extend beyond the right-hand edge of the grit roller.

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Align the left- and right-hand stoppers with the

width of the media and tighten the screws to secure in place.

Pull out the media so that at least 50 cm (20

in.) hangs down at the front of the machine.

Rotate the media flanges on the shaft to take

up the hanging media at the front of the machine.

When you roll back the media until the sensor comes into view, a tight seal is formed between the media and the platen, and the media is stretched taut.

T o ensure that the media take-up is not crooked, clear of items such as the media clamps that may obstruct media feed.

2-3 Loading Media

Stopper

Screw

Media flange

Shafts

With the media pulled out from the roll stretched taut with no slack, move the loading lever toward

"LOAD".

Pinch rollers lower to hold the media in place.

To secure the media in place, move all the way to "LOAD". When moved partway , only the left-hand pinch roller descends. Data cannot be output while in this state.

If there is slackness in the loaded media, the media may move at an angle and come loose from the pinch rollers.

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If cutting is to be performed from the edge of the media, select [EDGE] (If [EDGE] does not appear, set [EDGE SENSE] to [ENABLE]).

When the machine will remain unused for an extended period, remove roll media from the machine and store it. If roll media is left mounted on the machine for an extended period, these entire roll may warp, resulting in poor printed image quality or motor errors.

2-3 Loading Media

Close the front cover. Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to select [ROLL], then press the [ENTER] key.

Press the [SETUP] key.

This detects the width of the media and displays the printable width.

If a pinch roller is positioned over an area where is no grit roller, the message shown at below appears when you press the [SETUP] key. Check the positioning of the pinch rollers and make sure they are aligned at the correct positions.

SETUP SHEET ROLL

The SETUP LED lights up

Top menu

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PINCHROLL ERROR INVALID LEFT POS

or [RIGHT]

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Loading Sheet Media

Before attempting to load sheet media, check the following points.

Front View

2-3 Loading Media

Align the front edge of the media with the location shown in the figure.

Front

Media Align here.

Rear View

Remove the shafts and roll media at the back of the unit.

Displaying Menu

Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to select [PIECE], then press the [ENTER] key.

SETUP SHEET PIECE

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2-3 Loading Media

When the height of the print head has been adjusted, it is necessary to perform bidirectional correction. For more information about bidirectional correction, refer to "4-5 Making Corrections for Printing" and see "Bidirectional Correction."

For more information about the thicknesses of media that you can load, see "8-1 Media Conditions."

Move the lever until it stops. If it is not at position 1, position 2 or position 3, bidirectional printing may be misaligned.

When Loading Thick Media (Only When Printing)

Media that is thick or that warps easily may lead to problems with media feed or jamming. When you are using such media, adjust the height of the print heads. You adjust the height of the print heads only when performing printing.

Adjusting the Head Height

The head height is setting at position 2 (middle) when shipped from the factory.

Open the front cover.

Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] key

to display the screen shown in the figure.

Press the [ ] key to display the screen shown

in the figure.

When the screen shown in the figure appears, the printing carriage simultaneously moves to the left.

Move the lever to adjust the height of the head.

When you move the lever, the machine beeps and the screen display changes.

• Position 1 (low): One beep

• Position 2 (middle): Two beeps

• Position 3 (high): Three beeps

MENU HEAD HEIGHT

HEAD HEIGHT HIGH MIDDLE

Present setting displayed

3 (high) : When media that

Setting after change displayed



is thick or prone to

warping is loaded 2 (middle) : Standard 1 (low) : Suitable for high

Close the front cover.

The printing carriage return to the standby position.

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image quality

2-3 Loading Media

When you cut off media while using the media clamps, then depending on the media, it may come loose from the media clamps. After you cut off the media, check to make sure that the media has not come loose from the media clamps.

As printing proceeds, the media may move to the left right and touch or come loose from the media clamps. After about 1 m (3 ft.) of media has been fed, check the positioning of the media clamps. If the media looks like it may come loose from the media clamps, adjust the positioning of the media clamps.

The media clamps are designed to press down on a space 10 mm (7/16 in.) inward from either edge of the media. Do not perform printing within these areas.

Set the media clamps at the correct locations. If they are not set at the correct locations, the media may catch or cause other problems.

The following media cannot be used even when secured in place by the media clamps.

• Media whose warping is not corrected by securing it in place

• Media that deforms the media clamps when it is secured in place

• Media that is prone to warping and that has a thickness of 0.7 to 1 mm (0.027 to 0.039 in.)

• Media with a strong tendency to curl Attempting to force such media to be loaded may result in malfunction.

Do not use the media clamps during cutting. Doing so may damage the equipment. Do not use the media clamps when performing printing with the height of the print heads set at position 1. The media clamps

may scrape the print heads.

When Loading Media That W arps Easily (Only When Printing)

When you are loading media whose left and right edges are prone to warping, use the media clamps. The media clamps can be used to secure media that is up to 0.7 mm (0.027 in.) or so in thickness.

Securing in Place Using the Media Clamps

Position the print heads at 2 (middle) or 3 (high).

With your finger, lightly press down on each

media clamp at the location shown in the figure to move it and make it grip the media.

Line up the holes in the media clamps with the

left and right edges of the media.

Media clamp

Media

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2-3 Loading Media

Depending on the composition of the media, cutoff may not be possible.

Depending on the composition of the media, media may remain on the platen after cutoff. If this happens, remove it by hand.

When you're performing cutoff, do not use the [ ] key to pull the media back. Unless the end of the media has been pulled out to a location to the front of the platen, cutoff may not be performed smoothly .

Separating the Media

Make sure the [SETUP] LED lights up. To cut off a printed portion from the roll, hold down the [SHEET CUT] key for at least one second. The piece is cut off at the present location of the printing-start line. This step is not necessary when cutoff is performed automatically by sending a media-cutoff command from the computer.

Knife guide

The media is cut off here.

Present location of the blade tip

Removing the Media

Refer to the previous section, "Separating the

Media," and cut off the media.

When the SETUP LED is lighted, hold down

the [SETUP] key for at least one second.

Move the loading lever toward the back of the

unit.

The pinch rollers rise to release the media.

Remove the media.

Printed portion

The SETUP LED goes out

Loading lever

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2-4 Printing

Do not open the front cover. Opening the front cover while printing is in progress causes an emergency stop. This means that printing may not be carried out correctly even if operation is resumed, due to drop-out or misalignment of the image.

During printing, do not touch the portion of the media that's already been discharged. Doing so may obstruct media feed or cause the media to rub against the heads, which may result in a paper jam or damage to the heads.

The print heads may be left uncapped (that is, the print head carriage may remain over the platen). If the machine is allow to stand to with the print heads uncapped for a prolonged period, the print heads may become irreversibly clogged. If the print head carriage stops while over the platen, press the [POWER] key to reset the power. The print head carriage moves and the print heads are capped. If the print head carriage does not move even when you reset the power using the [POWER] key, refer to "7-1 What to Do If" and see "What to Do When the Print Head Carriage Does Not Move."

How to Load Media

For information on how to load media, refer to "2-3 Loading Media."

The [SETUP] Key

Pressing this for one second or longer clears the media setup. If another menu screen is displayed, the media setup is not cleared simply by pressing the [SETUP] key.

To Perform Printing

Before performing a printing test or starting printing, make sure the following two points have been carried out.

• Media is loaded and the front cover is closed.

• The SETUP LED is illuminated.

Pressing the [SETUP] key detects the width of the media and displays the printable width.

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Conditions for starting printing

• The media must be already set up (with the SETUP LED lighted).

• The display must show the top menu.

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Top menu

Performing a Printing Test

Before starting to print, carry out a printing test to check the state of the head. Problems such as missing dots may reduce the printing quality. If the test results show a problem, carry out head cleaning to restore the head to its normal state.

Press and hold the [TEST PRINT] key for at

least one second to carry out a printing test.

The test pattern is printed.

If dot drop-out is present, clean the heads.

For more information about head cleaning, see "5-1 Cleaning the Print heads."

Missing dots

Downloading Printing Data

Printing is started when data is sent.

If the top menu isn't displayed, printing doesn't start even when data is sent from the computer . If another menu screen is displayed, press the [SETUP] key, and display the top menu.

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2-5 Cutting

Do not open the front cover. Opening the front cover while cutting is in progress causes an emergency stop. This means that printing may not be carried out correctly even if operation is resumed, due to drop-out or misalignment of the image.

Do not use the media clamps during cutting.

How to Load Media

For information on how to load media, refer to "2-3 Loading Media."

The [SETUP] Key

Pressing this for one second or longer clears the media setup. If another menu screen is displayed, the media setup is not cleared simply by pressing the [SETUP] key.

To Perform Cutting

If you're using roll media, then before you start cutting, leave media hanging freely at the rear. T urn the media flanges by hand to pull out the necessary length from the roll. If cutting is started without doing this first, a motor error may occur or the roll may fall because the media is pulled with excessive force.

Also, before performing a cutting test or starting cutting, make sure the following two points have been carried out.

• Media is loaded, a blade is installed, and the front cover is closed.

• The SETUP LED is illuminated.

Pressing the [SETUP] key detects the width of the media and displays the printable width.

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2-5 Cutting

Test Cutting

Cutting quality is affected by the blade and media being used, and by the cutting conditions. There are four cutting conditions: "cutting speed", "blade force", "blade offset", and "amount of blade extension". For high-quality cutting, it is necessary to set the appropriate cutting conditions for the blade and media in actual use. The cutting test is a feature for checking beforehand whether these cutting conditions are appropriate.

Install a blade and load a media, then close the front cover.

Make sure the [SETUP] LED lights up.

Use the [ ] , [ ] , [ ] and [ ] keys to move the tool carriage to the place where the test cutting

is to be performed. Press the [TEST CUT] key for 1 second or longer.

Test cutting starts.

Examine the cutting results for the media and diagnose the cutting conditions.

(1) Peel off the round section (marked by ).

When it can be peeled by itself, without disturbing the square (marked by cutter force is set appropriately. If it peels, either the "blade force" or the "amount of blade extension" is insufficient.

(2) Remove the square section (marked by ).

The optimum blade pressure is correct if you can clearly make out the lines left by the blade. If the blade trace is indistinct or too strong, you need to adjust the "blade force" or the "amount of blade extension".

(3) Check the shape of the rectangle.

• If the corners are cut securely as shown in A, there conditions are correct.

• If the corners are rounded as shown in B, the "blade offset" is insufficient.

• If the corners have "horns" as shown in C, the "blade offset" is too large.

ABC

If the test cutting shows problems with the media cutting results, adjust the cutting conditions. For "cutting speed", "blade force", and "blade offset," press the [CUT CONFIG] key and set the cutting conditions. (Refer to "6-1 Menus Flowchart")

For "amount of blade extension", refer to the following.

0.1mm

), the

Max.: 2.5 mmMin.: 0 mm

Repeat the cutting tests and adjustment of the cutting conditions until you obtain good cutting results for the media.

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Conditions for starting printing

• The media and blade must be already set up (with the SETUP LED lighted).

• The display must show the top menu.

Incorrect cutting conditions may cause symptoms such as those described below.

When [CUTTING PRIOR] on the machine's menu has been set to [COMMAND], the program's settings for the cutting conditions take priority. To give priority to the cutting conditions set on the machine, turn of f the program settings, or set the [CUTTING PRIOR] menu to [MENU]. For more information about the [CUTTING PRIOR] menu, see the section "6-2 Description of Menus".

If you are using a media with a strong adhesive layer, the adhesive layer may adhere to itself immediately when cut. This mean s that even though the media has actually been cut, it may appear as if it has not been cut, and blade force may mistakenly be set too high. If a cutting test shows that the media peels easily and the blade traces on the carrier paper are optimal, then the media is being cut. Take care not to set the blade force excessively high.

2-5 Cutting

Downloading Cutting Data

Cutting is started when data is sent.

If the top menu isn't displayed, cutting doesn't start even when data is sent from the computer . If another menu screen is displayed, press the [SETUP] key, and display the top menu.

op menu

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2-6 Printing and Cutting

You can perform printing and cutting at the same time. You send the data, perform printing, and after printing has finished, you start cutting. Before you send the data, make sure a blade is installed in the cutting carriage.

Sequence of Operation for Printing and Cutting

Step 1: Perform Printing

Step 2: Dry the Media

Step 3: Perform Cutting

Before you start cutting, allow the media to dry sufficiently . (The drying time varies according to the type of media.) If the media is not dry enough, the pinch rollers or the blade may smudge the printed surface during cutting. Setting the drying time on the RIP you're using lets you start cutting after waiting for a fixed interval. For information on how to make the setting, refer to the documentation for the RIP you're using.

Do not use the media clamps when cutting. When you perform printing followed by cutting, the end of the cap for

the blade holder may rub against and damage the printed surface. (Damage is even more likely when drying is insufficient.) If this happens, increase the amount of extension of the blade tip slightly.

If the media is not dry enough, using the middle pinch roller may smudge the printed surface. For more information about the usage of the middle pinch roller, see "2-3 Loading Media."

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2-7 Reloading the Media and Performing Cutting

When you're printing with crop marks, attempting printing that exceeds the size of the area where output is possible or that conversely is too small (40 mm (1-5/8 in.) [scanning direction] X 15 mm (5/8 in.) [feed direction]) results in the message shown in the figure, and operation pauses. To quit printing, stop sending data from the computer and press the [SETUP] key. Pressing the [ENTER] key starts printing, but the portion that exceeds the size where output is possible is truncated and crop marks are not printed.

When you are performing printing, then performing lamination or the like, reloading the media, and performing cutting, using the alignment function makes it possible to align the printing and cutting positions. Alignment of the printing and cutting positions uses crop marks. Printing with crop marks added enables automatic detection of the crop marks during cutting, thereby making alignment possible.

Printing Area

When you print with crop marks, the area that you can print or cut is reduced by an amount corresponding to the size of the crop marks. Y ou can easily check the actual size of the area where output is possible without crop marks. While the display shows the area where output is possible, press and hold the [ENTER] key . The actual size where output is possible is displayed until you release the key.

Printing or cutting area of the entire piece of media

Printing or cutting area without crop marks

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Media Sizes Allowing Automatic Crop-mark Detection

Printing or cutting area without crop marks

Printing or cutting area of the entire piece of media

: Pinch rollers

CAN'T PRINT CROP CONTINUE?

When you are printing with crop marks, set a margin of at least 90 mm (3-9/16 in.) before the next print-start position. You can set the margin value with the RIP you're using. For information on how to make the setting, refer to the documentation for the RIP you're using.

: Pinch rollers: Crop marks

90 mm (3-9/16 in.) or more

12.5 mm (0.5 in.)

1.5 mm (about 0.06 in.)

12.5 mm (0.5 in.)

The actual size where output is possible

12.5 mm (0.5 in.)

Where to cut the media off

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12.5 mm (0.5 in.)

1.5 mm (about 0.06 in.)

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2-7 Reloading the Media and Performing Cutting

Crop marks and the like drawn with computer programs cannot be used as crop marks by this machine.

Alignment cannot be performed if the line connecting the left and right crop marks is slanted by 5 degrees or more. Adjust the positioning of the loaded media.

Printing with Crop Marks

Load media and output the data. Crop marks are automatically printed at four places. Use your RIP to make the setting for printing crop marks. For information on how to make the setting, refer to the documentation for the RIP you're using. You can use BASE POINT and ALIGN POINT 1 through ALIGN POINT 3 to perform alignment automatically or manually . For information about how to make the settings, see the following section.

Cropmark (ALIGN POINT 3)

Cropmark (ALIGN POINT 1)

Cropmark (ALIGN POINT 2)

Cropmark (BASE POINT)

Aligning Automatically

Read the four crop marks and perform alignment for printing and cutting.

Reload the media.

Press the [SETUP] key to display the top screen.

Move the center of the blade to a position over

the lower-right crop mark (the base point), then press the [AUTO ALIGN] key.

The screen shown in the figure appears.

Top menu

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AUTO ALIGN BASE - ALIGN

If Automatic Alignment Cannot Be Performed

If the machine fails to detect the crop marks, the screen shown at right appears and operation stops. If this happens, take action as follows.

(a) The media is slanted at too great an angle, or its loaded location is misaligned. Try

redoing steps 1 and 2 described "Aligning Automatically."

(b) The media is not suitable for automatic crop-mark detection. If this is the case, then

perform alignment manually. For more information, refer to the next section, "Aligning Manually."

When you're using lengthy media, after every three meters of media feed the screen shown at right appears and operation pauses.

• To continue with detection : Press the [PAUSE] key.

• To quit : Press the [ENTER] key.

The effects of media warping or the like may make sensing of crop marks impossible. If this is the case, then perform alignment manually. For more information, refer to the next section, "Aligning Manually." Lengthy media in particular is prone to large error due to warping and the like, making it unsuited to cutting alignment. We recommend dividing such media into segments that are as short as possible, then performing output separately for each segment. If the crop marks cannot be read because of the effects of media warping or the like, then perform alignment manually.

To Stop Detection

To stop crop-mark detection while in progress, follow the steps below.

1. Press the [PAUSE] key. The screen shown in the figure appears.

2. Press the [ENTER] key.

AUTO ALIGN BASE - ALIGN

Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to choose [BASE

ALIGN], then press the [ENTER] key.

The four crop marks are read automatically. After the reading operation has finished, a beep sounds.

Send the cutting data.

Cutting starts.

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CROPMARK ERROR NOT FOUND

CANCEL CROPMARK DETECTION?

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Y ou can set up to three align points. Change the number of points set with [ALIGN POINT] as required.

The locations on the media of ALIGN POINT 1 through ALIGN POINT 3 are fixed. The machine automatically determines from the location of the BASE POINT which ALIGN POINT or points have been set. The screen display the number of each ALIGN POINT that has been set. For information about the location of ALIGN POINTS, see the previous section, "Printing with Crop Marks."

Set the align points after you set the BASE POINT . Setting the BASE POINT after setting ALIGN POINTS clears all the previously set ALIGN POINTS.

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Aligning Manually

Depending on the type of media, it may not be possible to detect crop marks automatically . When crop marks cannot be detected automatically, you perform alignment manually.

Set the location of the origin point. Use [ ],

[ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the center of the blade to above the lower-right crop mark.

Use the [TOOL UP/DOWN] key to move the blade up and down and make sure it is positioned correctly.

Press the [BASE POINT] key.

The location where the BASE POINT is set is displayed.

Use the [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] keys to align

the center of the blade with any of the align points (ALIGN POINT 1 through ALIGN POINT

3), then press the [ALIGN POINT] key.

The location where the ALIGN POINT is set is displayed. You can also set more than one ALIGN POINT.

Align the center of the blade with this location.

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This screen shows BASE POINT and ALIGN POINT1 is setting.

Center of the blade

Align the center of the blade with this location.

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ALIGN POINT 1

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Chapter 3: Using the Print Heater

This section describes how to print and cut while using the print heater and the like.

Power Source for the Print Heater

The print heater is connected to the sub power for the printer. The print heater operates only when both the power switch and the sub power are switched on.

When the temperature display panel shows characters other than numerical figures, such as UUUU or LLLL, immediately switch off the print heater and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or service center.

When you're not using the print heater, switch off the power to it.

3-1 Switching the Print Heater On and Off

The preset temperature for the print heater is saved in memory even when the power is switched off.

Switching On the Print Heater

Switch on the power switch for the print heater.

After the temperature display panel flashes for a short interval, both [SV] and [PV] light up and indicate their values.

The [C1] indicator lights up.

The print heater starts operating.

Switching Off the Print Heater

Switch off the power switch for the print heater.

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3-2 Loading Media

About the Ambient Temperature During Print Heater Use

To ensure stable printing quality, we recommend use in an environment where the ambient temperature is 20˚C (68˚F) or higher. At low temperatures, warm-up may take a long time, or the temperature may fail to reach the preset value, or large differences in temperature may occur. Inadequate temperature may result in coarse printing. If the media fails to warm up sufficiently, try setting the print heater to a higher temperature. If this fails to resolve the problem, raise the temperature of the room.

Points to Observe When Loading Media

Check and observe the following points when loading media.

Use Media With a Width of about 1 m (40 in.) or More

We recommend using media having a width of about 1 m (40 in.) or more. Media of narrower width may take a long time to heat, or may fail to reach the preset temperature. Also, in no event should media having a width of 50 cm (19-11/16 in.) or less be used. Doing so may lead to danger of overheating.

Before Loading Media, Allow the Platen to Cool Down to 30˚C (86˚F) or Lower

Before loading media, switch off the print heater or set the preset temperature to 30˚C and allow the print heater to cool down. Loading media when the print heater is 30˚C (86˚F) or more may cause the media to wrinkle or warp due to the sudden rise in temperature.

When Printing, Use the Media Clamps

Set the height of the print heads to either "Middle" or "High," then engage the media clamps. Depending on the media, the edges of the media may warp due to heat or the media may strike the print heads, causing jams or malfunction.

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3-3 Printing and Cutting

The recommended ambient temperature for ensuring acceptable quality when performing printing is 20 to 32˚C (68 to 89.6˚F). When the ambient temperature is less than 20˚C, the media doesn't heat up enough to ensure acceptable quality . In such cases, set the preset temperature to higher value.

The setting range of preset temperature is 30 to 50˚C (86 to 122˚F). Performing printing as soon as the temperature reaches 40˚C may result in coarse printing because the media is not warm

enough. When the print heater reaches the preset temperature, the [C1] indicator goes dark and the print heater stops operating. The print

heater is switched on and off automatically to maintain the preset temperature. Meanwhile the [C1] indicator lights up and goes dark to indicate the status of the print heater.

Printing

Before performing printing, set the preset temperature to 40˚C (104˚F) and wait until media becomes sufficiently warm.

After loading media, set [SV] to 40˚C.

It may take from few minutes to approximately 30 minutes to reach the preset temperature, depending on the ambient temperature.

T o heat the media sufficiently, wait for five minutes after mak-

ing sure that the [PV] reaches 40˚C. Then perform printing.

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Do not use the media clamps during cutting.

Using crop marks when performing printing and cutting, even when these are performed simultaneously, may help reduce misalignment. After printing, it is a good idea to allow the print heater to cool before performing cutting.

1. Carry out only printing, with crop marks.

2. Switch off the print heater, and allow the media and platen to cool sufficiently.

3. Use the crop marks to align.

4. Carry out only cutting.

For detailed information about aligning using crop marks, refer to "2-7 Reloading the Media and Performing Cutting."

3-3 Printing and Cutting

Cutting/Printing and Cutting

Assurance of Accuracy When Performing Printing and Cutting

When the print heater is used, the media may experience subtle deformation due to thermal expansion or contraction. For this reason, no assurance is made with respect to the following points when the print heater is used.

• Distance accuracy (when cutting)

• Repetition accuracy (when cutting)

• Repetition between printing and cutting

• Alignment accuracy for printing and cutting when reloading media

To Perform Cutting Only

Before performing cutting, switch off the print heater, and allow the platen to cool sufficiently.

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Chapter 4: A W ide V ariety of Operations

This section describes a wide variety of operations and functions, grouped by task.

4-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges

• Do not use anything other ECO-SOL INK cartridge. Do not attempt to refill and reuse an empty ink cartridge.

• Do not attempt to disassemble an ink cartridge.

• If an ink cartridge is dropped, the shock due to the fall may damage the ink cartridge and make it unusable.

• Store ink cartridges unopened at a temperature of -20°C (-4°F) to 40°C (104°F) in a well-ventilated location.

• Do not remove any ink cartridges except when shipping the machine.

• Do not allow a removed ink cartridge to sit out for any length of time. Doing so may result in clogging of the heads.

• If ink runs out, replace immediately with an ink cartridge designed especially for the machine.

• Do not attempt to refill and reuse an empty ink cartridge. If an ink cartridge is removed, replace it immediately with a new one.

• When removing an ink cartridge, do not rush. Detach the cartridge gently . Sudden movement when detaching may cause ink to be spilled.

• 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.

Care and Handling of Ink Cartridges

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Replacing with New Ink Cartridges

Be sure to use genuine ECO-SOL INK cartridges from Roland DG Corp. Installing other types of ink may result in breakdown or faulty operation.

Removing or inserting an ink cartridge while operation is in progress may cause air to get inside the cartridge, resulting in poor image quality.

Replacing an Ink Cartridge

Before you attempt to replace an ink cartridge, check the following two points.

• The machine is switched on.

• Operation is stopped or paused.

Remove the ink cartridge from the ink-cartridge

port.

4-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges

Gently shake the new cartridge.

Insert the new ink cartridge.

Ink cartridge ports

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4-1 Replacing the Ink Cartridges

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The behavior that occurs when it becomes necessary to replace ink while printing is in progress differs according to whether the selection for [EMPTY MODE] under [INK CONTROL] is set to [CONT.] or to [STOP]. (The default setting is [STOP].)

When Set to [STOP] (Pause)

[STOP] causes operation to pause immediately when ink needs to be replaced. Printing is resumed by replacing the cartridge. Note, however, that the colors of an image in progress may no longer match perfectly. When performing long printing, replace with sufficient ink cartridge to print.

When Set to [CONT.] (Continue Printing)

Select this when ink cannot be replaced immediately while printing in progress, such as during unattended operation at night. When the machine is set to [CONT.], an alarm sounds approximately 1 m

before ink runs out, but printing continues without pausing. Because printing continues with only a small amount or remaining ink, the printed ink may be faint. As a general guide, about 1 m2 of printing is possible with the remaining ink, but the amount of ink used varies greatly depending on the image. Printing can be continued only for the data for which printing is currently in progress. The machine stops when it finishes outputting one image.

If Ink Runs Out During Printing

If ink runs out during printing, a warning beep sounds and the screen shown in the figure appears. Replace the ink cartridge. Ignoring the message and continuing printing without replacing the ink may adversely affect image quality, resulting in faintness or other problems.

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The "_" for the ink that has run out flashes. The number indicates the number of the ink cartridge.

The flashed number indicate the ink cartridges at the locations shown in the figure.

Replacing Ink (When Set to the [STOP] Mode)

Pull out the ink cartridge indicated by the flashing number on the display.

Gently shake the new cartridge.

Insert the new ink cartridge.

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4-2 Checking the Remaining Ink Level

In situations such as the following, the installed ink cartridge is taken to be an unused cartridge and the default amount of remaining ink is displayed, which does not match the actual amount of ink remaining.

• When an ink cartridge is removed and reinstalled while printing is in progress

• When a partly used ink cartridge is installed

You can use [INK REMAINING] on the menu to check how much ink is left after the ink cartridges have been installed. Use this information as a guide for replacing the ink cartridges.

Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] key

to make the following screen appear on the display.

Press the [ ] key to make the following screen

appear on the display.

You can check the amount of remaining ink for ink cartridges 1 through 8.

MENU INK REMAINING

Continuing by pressing the [ ] key lets you

check the amount of remaining ink for ink cartridges 9 through 12.

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The fewer the markers, the less is the amount of ink left.

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4-3 Setting the Location Where Printing Starts

When using [BASE POINT] key to change the print-start location, check the size of the data to print before you set the start position.

Setting the Start Location

Set the location where printing or cutting starts at the desired place.

[ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] keys and the [BASE POINT] key to set the start points (origin points) for the feed direction (the direction of forward and backward movement) and the scan direction (the direction of movement of the print-head carriage).

Margin (setting on the computer)

Printing area

Feed-direction start location

Feed-direction

Next printing

* Returning the start point in the left-

right direction to its original location

Start point (origin point)

Scan-direction start location

Scan-direction

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Setting the Start Location

When printing, do not use the [ ] key as much as possible to pulling back the media. Otherwise the following may occur.

• The pinch rollers may pass over the printed surface and smudge the ink.

• The grit rollers may leave tracks on the media, reducing printing accuracy.

• Printing may sag.

When the Start Location Is Specified Using [ ] and [ ] Keys

When the operation is performed using only the [ ] and [ ] keys, the cutting carriage comes to a stop inside the cover. Pressing the [BASE POINT] key while in this state sets just the start position for the feed direction (the direction of front-toback movement). For the scanning direction (the direction of carriage movement), the setting is made at the edge of the printing area.

Load media and install a blade, then press the

[SETUP] key.

Use the arrow keys to align the blade with the

new printing or cutting start location.

4-3 Setting the Location Where Printing Starts

The center of the blade

Press the [BASE POINT] key.

The display in the figure appears.

The BASE POINT LED lights up

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The position setting by [BASE POINT] key is released such as the following.

• When printing, cutting, or printing and cutting for one page finish

• Press the [SETUP] key to cancel the setup for the media

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4-4 Setting the Margins

When a media-cutoff command is sent from the computer during continuous output, the value for the margin between the first printing and the next printing differs. For more information about margins, see "8-3 The Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing."

Setting the Margins in the Feed Direction

Y ou can set the mar gins in the feed direction using the software RIP (raster image processor). For information about how to make the settings for the margins, refer to the documentation for the RIP you're using.

Printing area for the next printing operation

Next Printing

Setting made using the software RIP

First Printing

Margin

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4-5 Making Corrections for Printing

When correcting the amount of feed, set the same conditions for the type of media used and the configuration of the media (roll media or sheet media) as when actually performing printing.

When performing printing test for feed correction, load the media correctly (see "2-3 Loading Media"). If the media is not loaded correctly, an accurate correction value may not be output.

When you can set the error for the amount of feed for the grit rollers on the computer, the computer's setting takes priority. To make the machine's setting take priority, turn off the computer's setting.

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PRINTING ADJ. TEST PRINT

Feed Correction

This corrects for errors in the amount of feed of the grit rollers due the type of media. Be sure to make this setting when you have replaced the media with a different type. Correcting the amount of feed improves the dot-positioning accuracy in the feed direction, which can help enhance image quality.

Feed Correction

Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] key

to make the following screen appear on the display.

Press the [ ] key to make the following screen

appear on the display.

Press the [ ] key to make the following screen

appear on the display.

Press the [ENTER] key to start printing a test

pattern.

Press the [ ] key to make the following screen

appear on the display.

Correct

MENU CALIBRATION

CALIBRATION PRINTING ADJ.

Overlapping areasGaps

PRINTING ADJ. SETTING

Press the [ ] key to make the following screen

appear on the display.

Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to set the value,

then press the [ENTER] key. Perform correction to ensure uniform dot spac-

ing: If there are gaps in the test pattern, reduce the value. If there are overlapping areas in the test pattern, increase the value.

SETTING

-0.10% +0.20%

2.00% to +2.00% In steps of 0.05%)

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SETTING

-0.10% -0.10%

4-5 Making Corrections for Printing

Bidirectional correction is enabled only when performing bidirectional printing.

Bidirectional Correction

This adjusts for misalignment that occurs during bidirectional printing. Perform adjustment for bidirectional correction in situations such as the following.

• When media is replaced with a different type

• When the head height has been adjusted

• When using in a location subject to large changes in temperature

Setting Adjustment Value

Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] key

to make the following screen appear on the dis-

MENU ADJUST BI-DIR

play. Press the [ ] key to make the following screen

appear on the display.

Press the [ENTER] key to start printing a test

pattern.

After the printing test has finished, the media is fed to a position that lets you to view the test pattern.

Check the test pattern and choose adjustment

value (a value with no displacement).

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Adjustment value (The value with no displacement)

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H4 H3

-30

O.4

H6 H5

H4 H3

-30

O.3

H6 H5

H4 H3

-30

O.2

H6 H5

H4 H3

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O.1

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-2

-1

-3

-2

-1

-3

-2

-1

-3

-2

-1

+9+8+7+6+5+4+3+2+10

+10+9+8+7+6+5+4+3+2+10

+9+8+7+6+5+4+3+2+10

Check the adjustment value, then press the

[ENTER] key.

The media returns to its position when the printing test ended.

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4-5 Making Corrections for Printing

It may be a good idea to keep notes of the memory numbers and the kind of media whose adjustment value is saved in each number.

Press the [ ] key to make the following screen

appear on the display.

Press the [ ] key to make the following screen

appear on the display.

Use the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] keys to set

the value you checked in step 4, then press the [ENTER] key.

In case of [SETTING NO.1], enter H1=71/2, H2=8, H3=7, H4=8, H5=6, and H6=7.

Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to Choose "Setting

No.2." [SETTING NO. 2] appears. In the same way as in step 6 and step 8, enter the value you checked in step 4, then press the [ENTER] key.

Enter values in the same way for [SETTING NO. 3] and [SETTING NO. 4].

ADJUST BI-DIR SETTING NO.1

You can select from SETTING NO. 1 through SETTING NO. 4.

H1 H2 H3

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H1 H2 H3 71/2  8  7

ADJUST BI-DIR SETTING NO.2

H4 H5 H6 8 6 7

-30 to +10 (In steps of 1/

Saving and Loading a Bidirectional-correction Value

You can take adjustment values for bidirectional correction that you've set and save them in memory. You can save up to eight types. Saving different adjustment values for different types of media lets you load the adjustment value simply and easily when you change the media type.

Saving an Adjustment Value

Follow the steps in the previous section, "Setting Adjustment Value," to enter adjustment values.

Press the [ ] key to make the following screen

appear on the display.

Press the [ ] key to display the screen shown

in the figure. Choose a number to save to from among [PRESETTING 1] through [PRESETTING 8], then press the [ENTER] key.

The adjustment values are saved in the memory number you selected.

ADJUST BI-DIR SAVE PRESETTING

SAVE PRESETTING 1

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LOAD PRESETTING 1

This operation deletes adjustment values that are not saved in memory. If there are adjustment values that you want to keep, save them in memory first.

4-5 Making Corrections for Printing

Loading an Adjustment Value

Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] key

to make the following screen appear on the display.

Press the [ ] key to make the following screen

appear on the display.

Press the [ ] key to make the following screen

appear on the display.

Press the [ ] key to display the screen shown

in the figure. Choose the memory number to load, then press

the [ENTER] key.

The selected adjustment value is loaded.

MENU ADJUST BI-DIR

ADJUST BI-DIR TEST PRINT

ADJUST BI-DIR LOAD PRESETTING

Environment Matching

If the machine's setting environment (temperature and humidity) changes, run the [ENV. MATCH] menu item to automatically adjust the machine to a state optimized to the environment where it is installed. For more information about environment-matching procedures, refer to "1-5 Switching On the Power for the First Time" and see "Step 2: Match the Machine to the Environment Where Installed."

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4-6 Making Corrections for Printing and Cutting

Before you run [PRINT - CUT ADJ.], run [ENV. MATCH]. For more information about how to adjust this, refer to "1-5 Switching On the Power for the First Time" and see "Step 2: Match the Machine to the Environment Where Installed."

Depending on the type of media, it may not be possible to perform correction automatically. If this happens, read in the offset value from a test pattern and align the positions for printing and cutting. For information on how to read an offset value from a test pattern, see the next section, "Adjusting Manually."

When printing is followed by cutting, the cutting line may be displaced from the printing margin. If this happens, use the [PRINT-CUT ADJ.] function on the menu to align the start points for printing and for cutting.

Adjusting Automatically

Load some media and press the [SETUP] key .

Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] key

to make the following screen appear on the display.

Press the [ ] key to make the following screen

appear on the display.

Press the [ ] key to make the following screen

appear on the display.

Press the [ENTER] key to print crop marks and

read the square mark automatically.

While automatic adjustment is in progress, the following message appears on the display.

NOW PROCESSING...

The SETUP LED lights up

MENU PRINT - CUT ADJ.

PRINT - CUT ADJ. TEST PRINT

PRINT - CUT ADJ. AUTO

Rear

Front

Square mark

When the following message appears, auto-

matic adjustment is finished.

PRINT-CUT ADJ. COMPLETED

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4-6 Making Corrections for Printing and Cutting

Adjusting Manually

Read the correction value from the test pattern printed and cut on the media. Enter the read correction value with the operation panel, then align the printing and cutting positions.

Load media and install a blade, then press the

[SETUP] key.

Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] key

to make the following screen appear on the display.

Press the [ ] key to make the following screen

appear on the display.

Press the [ENTER] key to print and cut the test

pattern.

The SETUP LED lights up

Test pattern

Correction-value scale

MENU PRINT - CUT ADJ.

PRINT - CUT ADJ. TEST PRINT

Make sure the value on the [SCAN] side.

+2.0 -2.0

+1.5 -1.5

+1.0 -1.0

+0.5 -0.5

Make sure the value on the [FEED] side.

From the test pattern, read the value at the lo-

cation shown in the figure.

+2.0

-2.0

Scan direction

+0.0 -0.0

+1.0

+1.5

-1.5

+0.5

-1.0

-0.5

Scan

+0.0 Feed

-0.0

Cutting line

-0.5

Read the scale on which the cutting line goes over as the correction-value. In this figure, the value is "-0.3." Use the same method to read the value on the [FEED] side.

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4-6 Making Corrections for Printing and Cutting

Use the [ ] key to choose [FEED SETTING].

Press the [ ] key to make the following screen

appear on the display.

Enter the correction value read in step 5.

Select the correction value with the [ ] [ ] key, and press the [ENTER] key.

Repeat steps 6 through 8 and enter the correc-

tion value of [SCAN SETTING].

PRINT - CUT ADJ. FEED SETTING

FEED SETTING

0.0 mm 0.0 mm

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4-7 Stopping Printing or Cutting Operations

Stopping Printing or Cutting Operations

Stopping Printing or Cutting

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Halt transmission of printing instructions from

the computer.

Hold down the [SETUP] key for one second or

longer. Any remaining data is cleared.

Pausing Printing or Cutting Operations

Press the [PAUSE] key. The PAUSE LED lights up.

The PAUSE LED lights up

The SETUP LED flashes

The PAUSE LED lights up

To resume printing

Press the [PAUSE] key again. The PAUSE LED goes out.

The PAUSE LED goes out

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4-8 Recording the Amount of Remaining Media

The amount of media remaining is not updated automatically when you change the media. Redo the setting whenever you change the media. Note, however, that when sheet media is loaded (that is, when [SETUP SHEET] is set to [PIECE]), the amount of media remaining is set automatically.

SHEET REMAIN PRINT MEMO

You can also make this menu appear automatically when you change the media. In addition, you can print the amount of media remaining for later reference. For more information, go to "6-2 Description of Menus" and refer to "SHEET REMAIN."

Displaying the Amount of Remaining Media on the Screen

You can display how much of the media in use is left. Once you set the amount of media remaining, the amount remaining is displayed at the top menu until it reaches zero. If you cancel the setup such as by removing the media or raising the loading lever, the amount remaining at that time flashes on the screen. * The remaining amount that is displayed is only an estimate, and its accuracy is not assured.

Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] key

to make the following screen appear on the display.

Press the [ ] key to make the following screen

appear on the display.

Press the [ ] key to make the following screen

appear on the display.

Press the [ ] key to make the following screen

appear on the display. Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to set the amount of

media remaining, then press the [ENTER] key .

Press the [MENU] key, then the [ ] key to go

back to the original menu screen. The amount of media remaining that you set is

displayed.

MENU SHEET REMAIN

SHEET REMAIN SET LENGTH

SET LENGTH

0.0 m 20.0 m

W1234mm L20.0m

SETUP SHEET

ROLL L20.0m

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4-9 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period

Even when not in use, keep the machine in an environment where the temperature is 5 to 40 ˚C (41 to 104 ˚F) and the humidity is 20 to 80 % (no condensation). In particular, be careful to make sure not to expose the machine to high temperatures of 40 ˚C (104 ˚F) or more.

This machine has features for draining internal ink and for performing washing using washing cartridges, but they should never be used except in special cases. When you're using ECO-SOL ink, allowing the machine to stand without ink for a prolonged period may damage the heads, even if internal washing is performed. Once ink has been filled, then as a rule the ink should never be drained.

When the machine is out of use for an extended period, then once a month, switch on the power and perform cleaning. When the machine's main power switch is left on, a warning beep sounds about once a month to remind you to perform cleaning. We recommend switching off only the sub power and leaving the main power on even when the machine is out of use for an extended period.

When the machine is out of use for about a

month, a warning beep sounds and the following message appears on the display.

Press the [POWER] key to switch on the sub

power.

Cleaning is performed automatically.

After cleaning has finished, hold down the

[POWER] key for 1 second or longer to switch off the sub power.

PRESS THE POWER KEY TO CLEAN

The POWER LED lights up

The POWER LED goes out

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Chapter 5: Maintenance

This section describes how to clean the print heads, daily care and maintenance, and the like.

5-1 Cleaning the Print heads

Printing-head Groups

A Group : Cyan, Magenta B Group : Yellow, Black C Group : Light magenta, Light cyan

Switching on the sub power automatically performs maintenance operations, including cleaning of the print head. This means that there is normally no need to perform cleaning otherwise. If drop-out occurs with printed images, clean the print head.

Cleaning the Print heads

Load media for printing-test use.

Press the [CLEANING] key , and press the [ ]

key to select the printing-head group to clean. Press the [ENTER] key to start head cleaning. Also, holding down the [CLEANING] key for at

least one second starts head cleaning for all heads.

After head cleaning has ended, holding down

the [TEST PRINT] key for one second or longer starts a printing test.

Refer to "2-4 Printing" and see "Performing a

Printing T est" and check the printing-test results. If a problem is found, repeat the cleaning.

HEADCLEANING AGROUP

ENTER

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5-1 Cleaning the Print heads

Perform head cleaning only when there is dot drop-out (gaps) or printing becomes faint. Performing head cleaning more than necessary subjects the heads to wear and consumes ink. In particular, cleaning performed at the [POWERFUL] menu for [HEAD CLEANING] can cause premature head wear and consume large amounts of ink.

If Drop-out Persists Even After Carrying Out Cleaning Several Times

Load media for printing-test use.

Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] key

to make the following screen appear on the display.

Press the [ ] key and [ ] key to select [ME-

DIUM] or [POWERFUL]. Y ou can choose to perform cleaning of only the

A group heads, B group heads, or C group heads by pressing the [ ] key more times.

Press the [ENTER] key to start head cleaning.

When head cleaning finishes, perform a print-

ing test to check the results.

MENU HEAD CLEANING

HEAD CLEANING ALL MEDIUM

If Performing POWERFUL Cleaning Several Times Does Not Correct the Drop-out Problem

If performing cleaning several times at the [POWERFUL] menu does not correct the image drop-out problem, use the included cleaning kit. For information on how to use the cleaning kit, refer to the following section, "Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit."

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5-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit

Before starting cleaning, read through this section carefully to familiarize yourself with the procedures, then carry out the cleaning operations quickly and accurately. Cleaning is performed while the caps on the print heads are detached, so cleaning must be completed before the heads dry out. It is suggested that cleaning be completed in thirty minutes or less. If it appears that cleaning operations may take more than thirty minutes, stop the cleaning operations and follow the steps below.

1. Attach the cover and tighten the screws.

2. Press the [ENTER] key. (Cleaning of the print heads starts.)

3. Again carry out cleaning using the cleaning kit.

MAINTENANCE CLEANING

FINISHED CLEANING?

Take care not to drop the covers when removing them. If dropped, the impact may cause them to break.

Cleaning using the cleaning kit should be carried out when automatic cleaning and forced cleaning from the [HEAD CLEANING] menu fail to correct image drop-out. Remove any ink buildup of dust or grime around the print heads, which can cause image drop-out or ink drips. We also recommend performing periodic cleaning using the cleaning kit to prevent problems like these during printing. If image drop-out persists even after performing cleaning with the cleaning kit, or if the cleaning kit is used up, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or Roland DG Corp. service center. The heads are consumable parts. The useful life is six billion shots per nozzle.

Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit

Switch on the main power switch on the back

of the machine.

Leave media unloaded at this time.

While holding down the [CLEANING] key,

switch on the [POWER] key.

Press the [ ] and [ ] keys to select [CLEAN-

ING].

Press the [ENTER] key.

The screen shown in the figure appears, and the printhead carriage moves to the middle of the left cover.

Make sure the screen shown in the figure is

displayed, then remove the four screws and open the left and right covers.

NOW PROCESSING. .

Screws

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Cover

To discharge static electricity from your body,

Be sure to use one of the included cleaning sticks. Do not touch the nozzle surface of the heads.

If no grime is present, do not touch the sponges inside the rubber caps.

When removing grime adhering to the sponge inside a rubber cap, touch the sponge gently with the tip of the cleaning stick to pick up the grime. Rubbing forcefully may damage the surface of the sponge.

Give special attention to removing the fibrous dust that tends to build up on the heads.

touch the location shown in the figure.

Clean the heads and the area around the heads

on the left side of the machine. Use a cleaning stick to wipe off any grime from the stainlesssteel frame for the heads and the plastic areas on either side of the heads.

5-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit

Print head

Clean the surface of the stainless-steel frame

on the right side of the machine. Use a cleaning stick to wipe away any buildup of dust and ink from the surface of the stainless-steel frame.

If there is dust on the sponges, wipe it off with the cleaning stick.

Clean the rubber caps and the area around

them. Use a cleaning stick to wipe off any buildup of dust or grime from the rubber caps.

If there is dust on the sponges, wipe it off with the cleaning stick.

Plastic area

Stainless-steel frame for heads

Stainless-steel frame

Plastic area

Nozzle surface of the heads

Cleaning stick

Rubber caps

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Sponges

5-2 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit

Replacing the Wiper

If the message [REPLACE WIPER] appears on the display, replace the wiper with a new one. As a rule of thumb, the message prompting you to replace the wiper appears when cleaning has been performed 500 times (with [ALL] selected for head cleaning). For information on how to replace the wiper, see "5-3 Replacing the Wiper."

Clean the wiper. Use a cleaning stick to wipe away any buildup of dust and grime from the wiper.

Attach the left and right covers and secure them closed by tightening the screws.

Wipers

Screws

13 14

Press the [ENTER] key.

The screen shown in the figure appears, the print heads return to the standby position, and head cleaning starts automatically. After cleaning has finished, switch off the sub power.

Again press the [POWER] key to switch on the sub power.

Load media, and carry out a printing test.

Examine the results of the printing test and make sure that all dots are printed attractively. If necessary perform head cleaning to make the dots clean and even.

Cover

Engage the covers on the hooks to install.

Cover

NOW PROCESSING. .

Hook

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5-3 Replacing the Wiper

The wiper has a rubber surface and a felt surface. Attach it so that the rubber surface faces the front.

When installing the wiper, be sure to engage it on the hook. If the wiper is not hooked, it may fall off during use. Use the included tweezers to install and detach the wiper.

If the message shown in the figure appears, replace the wiper with a new part.

Follow steps 1 through 3 in "5-2 Cleaning Us-

ing the Cleaning Kit" to display the screen shown in the figure, and press the [ENTER] key .

Follow steps 5 and 6 in "5-2 Cleaning Using

the Cleaning Kit" to detach the right cover, and discharge static electricity from your body.

Using tweezers, grasp the bottom portion of the

wiper and take it off the hook.

Remove the wiper.

TIME FOR



WIPER REPLACE

MAINTENANCE WIPER REPLACE

Felt



Bottom portion of the wiper

Install the new wiper.

Use the tweezers to press the area shown in the figure and engage the wiper on the hook.

Follow steps 11 through 13 in "5-2 Cleaning

Using the Cleaning Kit" to attach the right cover and carry out a printing test.

Rubber

Hook

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5-4 Other Cleaning Tasks

When cleaning the unit, be sure to wait approximately 30 minutes or more after switching off the power until the temperature of the platen falls sufficiently.

Doing so may cause burns because the platen is hot.

Never clean with solvents (such as benzine or thinners).

Doing so may cause fire.

• When carrying out any cleaning other than cleaning using cleaning sticks, switch off the main power. Before turning off the

main power, press the [POWER] key to switch off the sub power.

• Never lubricate the mechanisms.

• Periodically clean the platen, grit rollers, and media clamps.

• Do not touch the print heads or allow the print heads to come in contact with anything except ink.

The machine and the inside of the front cover may become soiled with ink during printing. The cleaning methods described below let you continue printing without affecting the printed media or the machine.

Cleaning the Body

Use a cloth moistened with water then wrung well, and wipe gently to clean. Wipe the operation panel and display gently with a clean, soft cloth.

Cleaning the Platen

Moisten a cloth with neutral detergent diluted with water, wring dry, and wipe gently. For buildup of cutting dust on the platen, use a commercially available brush to brush them away toward the front. When doing this, do not use a metal brush.

Cleaning the Grit Rollers

Use a commercially available brush to remove dust and other detritus. Any adhering grime may prevent the media from being held in place securely.

Cleaning the Pinch Rollers

Moisten a cloth with neutral detergent diluted with water, wring dry, and wipe gently.

Cleaning the Front Cover

Use a cloth moistened with water then wrung well, and wipe gently to clean.

Cleaning the Media Clamps

If there is buildup of ink or dust, moisten a cloth with neutral detergent diluted with water , wring dry , and gently wipe the surface.

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5-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink

If any ink gets on your hands or clothing, wash it off as soon as possible. Ink stains may become difficult to remove if allowed to stand.

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, river, or streams. Doing so may have an adverse impact on the environment.

The bottle stand for the drain bottle is provided with a window to help determine when discharged ink needs to be disposed.

When the discharged ink is within this range, dispose of it. If discharged ink is allowed to exceed this range, it may spill when the bottle is removed.

Dispose of ink in the drain bottle as described below.

Procedure for Disposing of Discharged Ink

Press the [POWER] key at least one second to

switch off the sub power.

Remove the drain bottle.

Dispose of discharged ink properly, in accor-

dance with regional laws and regulations.

The POWER LED goes out

Drain bottle

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5-6 How to Replace the Blade

Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers.

Doing so may result in injury, and the cutting performance of the blade will be impaired.

Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] key

to make the following screen appear on the display.

Press the [ENTER] key to make the following

screen appear on the display.

When the screen shown in the figure appears, the printhead carriage simultaneously moves to the left.

Loosen the tool securing screw in the figure,

remove the blade holder from the cutting carriage.

Remove the old blade.

MENU REPLACE KNIFE

FINISHED ?

Screw

Press the push-pin

Blade holder

Old blade

Replace with a new blade.

Support the tool-securing screw from below and

install the blade holder.

Insert the blade holder until the collar is flush with the carriage.

Tighten the tool securing screw.

Tug the blade holder upward to make sure it does not come loose.

Close the front cover, and press the [ENTER]

key.

Push-pin

Blade holder

New blade

It snaps into place with an audible click.

Screw

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5-7 How to Replace the Separating Knife

If a blade remains in the print-head carriage, use the tweezers in the cleaning kit to remove it.

Do not touch the tip of the separating knife with your fingers.

Doing so may result in injury.

Do not touch the control panel while head cleaning or other cleaning is in progress.

The print-head carriage may move and cause injury.

MENU REPLACE KNIFE

If the separating knife becomes dull, replace with the included replacement blade.

Press the [MENU] key, and press the [ ] key

to make the following screen appear on the display.

Press the [ENTER] key to make the following

screen appear on the display.

When the screen shown in the figure appears, the printhead carriage simultaneously moves to the left.

Open the front cover, and then remove the

separating knife.

Replace with a new knife.

Install the separating knife.

Close the front cover and press the [ENTER]

key.

Positioning groove

FINISHED ?

(2) Grasp the screw portion,

and slowly pull it out in the direction of the arrow.

(1) Loosen the screw

until it slips out.

The knife is secured in place by the magnet.

(1)Grasp the screw portion

and slowly insert it into the groove.

(2) Tighten the screw.

Chapter 5: Maintenance

5-8 When Moving the Unit

Be sure to use SOL INK cleaning cartridges. Use of any other type may result in breakdown. Once the preparations for moving are complete, move the machine and fill it with ink with as little delay as possible. Allowing

the machine to stand without ink may damage the heads. When moving the machine, keep it at a temperature between 5 to 40˚C (41 to 104˚F) and at relative humidity between 20 to 80%

(with no condensation). Failure to do so may result in breakdown. Handle the machine with care when moving, keeping it level (not tilted at an angle) and preventing it from striking other objects.

MENU INK CONTROL

Procedures from Preparing to Move Through Reinstalling

To move the machine, you must completely drain all ink inside the machine and secure the print heads in place with retainers to protect them. Attempting to move the machine without first doing this may result in damage to internal components due to leaking ink or damage to the heads. This operation requires eight unused SOL INK cleaning cartridges. Have these on hand before you start.

1. Drain the ink and wash the interior.

Press the [MENU] key.

Press the [ ] key several times to select [INK CONTROL].

Press the [ ] key.

Press the [ ] key several times to select [HEAD WASH].

Press the [ENTER] key.

Discard the discharged ink in the drain bottle.

Attach the drain bottle and press the [ENTER] key.

Be sure to discard the discharged ink. For more information about how to dispose of discharged ink, see "5-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink."

Follow the on-screen instructions to insert and

remove the cartridges.

Ink discharge and washing are performed over the course of several minutes. When the process ends, the sub power is switched off. This procedure requires four unused cleaning cartridges.

INK CONTROL HEAD WASH

EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE

REMOVE SOL CRT.

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SETSOLCL-LIQUID

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REMOVESOLCL

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Remove the ink cartridge indicated by the flashing number.

Insert the cleaning cartridge indicated by the flashing number.

Remove the cleaning cartridge indicated by the flashing number.

Turn off the main power switch.

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2. Secure the print heads in place.

Remove the drain bottle and discard the dis-

charged ink. (Refer to "5-5 Disposing of Discharged Ink.")

Pull out the drain tube from the bottle stand and attach the stopper.

Detach the blade holder.

Flip the loading lever to the rear.

Secure the print heads in place using the re-

tainers.

For information on how to secure in place, go to "1-3 Assembling and Installing" and refer to "Step 4: Remove the Protective Media."

Lower the roll media from the printer and de-

tach the shafts. If necessary , also detach the left and right arms

and the stand.

The machine is now ready to be moved.

5-8 When Moving the Unit

Stopper

Drain tube

3. Immediately move the machine and fill it with ink.

Once the preparations are complete, move the machine with as little delay as possible.

Immediately reinstall the machine and fill with ink.

To reinstall and fill with ink, carry out "1-3 Assembling and Installing" through "1-6 Installing the blade." When filling with ink, four unused cleaning cartridges are required.

Chapter 5: Maintenance

Chapter 6: Menus and Keys

This section contains a flowchart of the menus and describes the operation-panel keys and the menu items.

6-1 Menus Flowchart

For details about each of the menus, see the "6-2 Description of Menus."

* Selecting the language for

screen messages

Roland SC-545EX Ver.1.00

When the power is turned on for the first time, or turned on after removing the ink

Roland SC-5405EX ECO-SOL LcLm

Roland SC-545EX

INK NOT FILLED

SELECT INK TYPE ECO-SOL LcLm

INSTALL

DRAIN BOTTLE

SET SOL CL-LIQUID

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

SET SOL CRT.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH

MENU LANGUAGE

Use or to selec Press the [ENTER] ke

to enable the setting.

JAPANESE

No ink is filled.

Check the type of ink to install, then press the [ENTER] key.

Attach the drain bottle, and press [ENTER] key.

Insert ECO-SOL INK cartridge.

SETUP SHEET ROLL

ROLL/EDGE/PIECE

Use or to select. Press the [ENTER] key

to enable the setting.

PRESS SETUP KEY

FILLING INK...

If [EDGE SENSE] is [DISABLE].

SETUP SHEET ROLL

The system will execute ink fill.

Load the media and press

NOW PROCESSING..

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