Roland VersaEXPRESS RF-640, VersaEXPRESS RF-640A User Manual
USER'S MANUAL
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Contents
Contents .......................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1 Machine Highlights ..............................................................................5
Included Items ................................................................................................. 6
Part Names and Functions .............................................................................. 7
Machine .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Operation Panel ................................................................................................................................... 9
Menu List ....................................................................................................... 10
Main Menu ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Language and Unit Menu ...............................................................................................................13
Function Menu ...................................................................................................................................13
Important Notes on Handling and Use .......................................................... 14
Chapter 2 Basic Operation .................................................................................. 17
Prepare the Media ......................................................................................... 18
Type of Media .....................................................................................................................................18
Usable Media ......................................................................................................................................19
Switch On! ..................................................................................................... 20
Switch On! ............................................................................................................................................20
The Power-Saving Feature (Sleep Mode) .................................................................................. 20
Loading Media ............................................................................................... 21
Loading Roll Media ...........................................................................................................................21
Loading the Sheet Media ...............................................................................................................28
Performing the Initial Adjustment (Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Print-
ing More Precisely) ............................................................................................................................31
Setup of Media ..............................................................................................33
About [Media Setting] Menu.........................................................................................................33
Setup of Media ([Media Setting] Menu) .................................................................................... 33
Printing ..........................................................................................................39
Setting the Print-Start Location ...................................................................................................39
Printing Tests and Cleaning ...........................................................................................................40
Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer .................................................................42
Starting Printing .................................................................................................................................43
Pausing and Canceling Printing ...................................................................................................44
Cutting O the Media ...................................................................................................................... 44
Switch Off ......................................................................................................46
Switch O ............................................................................................................................................. 46
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Chapter 3 Maintenance: For always in the best condition...............................47
Checking for Remaining Ink and Replacing Cartridges ................................48
Checking for Remaining Ink .......................................................................................................... 48
How to Replace Ink Cartridges ..................................................................................................... 49
Maintenance that Should Be Performed Daily ..............................................51
Discard Discharged Fluid ................................................................................................................51
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................53
About Care and Maintenance of Print Heads ..........................................................................54
When Normal Cleaning Is Not Effective ........................................................ 55
Medium / Powerful Cleaning ........................................................................................................55
When Uneven Color Issue Occurs ................................................................ 56
Light Choke Cleaning .......................................................................................................................56
Maintenance that Should Be Performed More Than Once a Month .............58
When Manual-Cleaning Becomes Necessary .......................................................................... 58
Manual Cleaning ................................................................................................................................ 59
When Problems Such As Dot Drop-Out Are Not Cleared Up ........................ 64
When Problems Such As Dot Drop-Out Are Not Cleared Up.............................................64
Replacing Consumable Parts ........................................................................ 66
Replacing the Wiper ......................................................................................................................... 66
Replacing the Felt Wiper ................................................................................................................. 69
Replacing the Separating Knife ....................................................................................................72
When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period ...................................................... 74
Keep Performing Maintenance ....................................................................................................74
Alarm Feature .....................................................................................................................................74
Chapter 4 Part of Practice ................................................................................... 75
Fully Utilizing Preset Function ....................................................................... 76
Saving Various Settings as a Name Assigned Preset ............................................................. 76
Loading a Saved Preset ...................................................................................................................78
Fully Utilize the Media Heating System ......................................................... 79
What Is the Media Heating System? ...........................................................................................79
Making the Temperature Setting for the Media Heating System ....................................79
Control of Media Heating System During Preheating .........................................................81
Drying the Trailing Edge of the Printing Area on the Dryer ............................................... 82
Setting the Drying Time After Printing ......................................................................................82
Using an Optional Dryer .................................................................................................................83
Fully Utilizing the Correction Function ........................................................... 84
Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing .........................................................84
Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely ...........................85
Alleviating Horizontal Bands and the Like (Feed Correction Function) .........................85
Accommodating to the Types and Condition of Media .................................. 87
Adjusting Print Head Height to Match Media Thickness ....................................................87
Using Transparent Media ................................................................................................................88
Printing Hard-to-Dry Media ........................................................................................................... 90
Using the Media Easy to Curl Up / Hard to Be Fed.................................................................90
Speeding Up Printing for Narrow Media ...................................................................................91
Expanding the Printing Area by Reducing the Margins ......................................................92
Preventing Soiling of the Media and Dot Drop-Out .............................................................93
Using Sticky Media ............................................................................................................................ 94
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Printing with Crop Marks ...............................................................................95
Printing with Crop Marks ................................................................................................................95
Using Media Take-Up System .......................................................................96
Use the Media Take-Up System ................................................................................................... 96
Chapter 5 To Administrators ............................................................................... 97
Print Operation Management ........................................................................ 98
Printing a System Report ................................................................................................................98
Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out (RF-640A only) .................................... 98
Displaying the Amount of Media Remaining ..........................................................................99
Making Sure to Verify the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is
Changed ............................................................................................................................................ 100
Printing the Amount of Remaining Media ............................................................................ 101
System Management of Machine ................................................................ 102
Setting for the Menu Language and the Units of Measurement .................................. 102
Setting the Interval Until Activation of the Sleep Mode (Power Saving Function) 102
Viewing Information About the System of This Machine ................................................ 103
Returning All Settings to Their Initial Values......................................................................... 104
Chapter 6 Read This Chapter Whenever You Face a Problem. (FAQ) ..........105
Attractive Print Result Is Impossible ............................................................ 106
Print Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes .................................................... 106
Colors Are Unstable or Uneven ................................................................................................. 107
The Media Becomes Soiled When Printing ........................................................................... 108
Media Jam Occurs! .....................................................................................109
The Media Jams ............................................................................................................................... 109
Media Feed Is Not Smooth ......................................................................... 110
Media Wrinkles or Shrinks ........................................................................................................... 110
Media Feed Is Not Straight .......................................................................................................... 111
Media Feed Is Not Smooth .......................................................................................................... 111
Print-head Carriage Stops Moving. Why? ................................................... 112
What to Do First .............................................................................................................................. 112
If the Print-head Carriage Still Does Not Move .................................................................... 112
Other Problems ........................................................................................... 114
The Machine Doesn't Run ........................................................................................................... 114
The Media Heating System Doesn't Warm Up ..................................................................... 116
Cannot Cut O the Media ........................................................................................................... 116
Discharged Fluid Level Cannot Be Checked. ........................................................................ 116
A Message Appears .................................................................................... 117
An Error Message Appears ......................................................................... 119
Chapter 7 Main Specications .......................................................................... 123
Printing Area ................................................................................................ 124
Maximum Printing Area and Margins ..................................................................................... 124
Maximum Printing Area When Using Crop Marks .............................................................. 125
The Media-Cuto Location During Continuous Printing ................................................. 125
Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels ..........................126
Specications ..............................................................................................127
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This manual is the Use's Manual for the RF-640 and the RF-640A. Most of the gures in this manual depict the RF-
640.
Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Setup Guide
You can obtain the Setup Guide by downloading from the following website.
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Contents
1. Installation Environment
2. Included Items
3. About the Symbols
4. Assembling and Installing
5. Connecting the Cables
6. Filling with Ink
7. Network Settings
8. When Moving the Machine
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Highlights
5
Included Items .......................................................................................6
Part Names and Functions ...................................................................7
Machine........................................................................................................ 7
Operation Panel ........................................................................................... 9
Menu List ............................................................................................10
Main Menu ................................................................................................. 10
Language and Unit Menu ........................................................................... 13
Function Menu ........................................................................................... 13
Important Notes on Handling and Use ................................................ 14
Chapter 1
Machine Highlights
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Highlights
6
Included Items
The following items are packed together with the machine. Make sure they are all present and accounted for.
User's manual (1) Read This First (1)
*INKJET PRINTER
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
(1)
*Cleaning liquid (1)
Cleaning sticks
Replacement blades for
separating knife (1)
Drain bottles (2)
Media clamps (one for
right and left each)
Tweezers (1) Replacement wiper (1)
Replacement felt wiper
(1)
*RIP&PRINT MANAGE-
MENT SOFTWARE (1)
*RF-640A does not include the items.
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Part Names and Functions
Machine
Front
Front cover
Keep this closed except
when necessary, during
when loading media.
Cartridge slots
There are where
ink cartridges are
installed.
Cover R
You remove this
when you perform
maintenance.
Operation panel
P. 9, "Operation
Panel"
Drain bottle
Loading lever (front)
You operate this
when you load media.
Cover L
You remove
this when you
perform maintenance.
Rear
Power-cord
connector
Ethernet connector
This is used to connect the machine to a network.
Status LED
This indicates
the status of the
machine's network
feature. It lights up
green when status
is normal.
Activity LED
This ashes yellow while
data is being received from
the network.
Connector
This is employed
when you're using
the media take-up
system available
separately.
Main power
switch
Loading lever (rear)
You operate this when
you load media.
Media holder
Shaft
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Part Names and Functions
8
Front Cover Inside / Print Head Periphery
Grid rollers
These rollers feed out
media toward the front of
the machine.
Platen
This is the path over which
the media passes. A suction
fan that keeps the media from
coming loose and print heater
that helps x the ink are built in.
Apron
This has a built-in dryer to
speed up drying of the ink.
Print-head carriage
The print heads are inside this.
Media clamps
These keep the media from
coming loose and prevent fuzz
on the cut edge of the media
from touching the print heads.
Pinch rollers
These clamp the media when
the loading lever is lowered.
Knife guide
The separating knife
passes through this when
you perform media cutoff.
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Part Names and Functions
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Operation Panel
Display screen
This displays various
setting menus and other
information.
SETUP light
This lights up
when media has
been loaded correctly.
BASE POINT light
This lights up when the
base point (the print-
start location) has been
set.
MENU key
You press this to enter
the menus for various
settings.
FUNCTION key
You press this when
entering the setting
menu for cleaning of
the print heads, printing tests.
PAUSE key
This pauses printing
operation. This lights
up when operation is
paused.
Sub power switch
This switches the machine on and off.
(To switch the machine off, you hold
down the switch for one second or
longer). The light ashes slowly when
the machine is in the sleep mode.
HEATER light
This ashes while
the media heating
system is warming up,
changing to a steadily
lighted state when the
preset temperature is
reached.
ENTER key
You use this for such
tasks as enabling
setting values.
Cursor keys
You use these to select
settings for menu items, to
move the media, and for
other such operations.
BUSY light
This lights up during
printing and other
such operations.
Panel Notation
In this manual, the keys and lights on the operation panel are indicated by the following illustration.
MENU key
FUNCTION key
ENTER key
PAUSE key
Cursor keys
SETUP light
BUSY light
BASE POINT light
HEATER light
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Menu List
Main Menu
MENU
PRESET
PRESET
LOAD
LOAD
NAME1
To [SAVE]
To [NAME8]
To [NAME8]
To [NAME1]
Press
LOAD
NAME8
MENU
ADJUST BI-DIR.
MENU
CALIBRATION
CALIBRATION
SETTING
CALIBRATION
TEST PRINT
SETTING
+0.10%
-0.10%
To [SETTING]
To [TEST PRINT]
MENU
MEDIA SETTING
To [SHEET REMAIN]
PRESET
SAVE
SAVE
NAME1
To [LOAD]
SAVE
NAME8
To [NAME1]
SET NAME
NAME1
SET NAME
NAME8
ADJUST BI-DIR.
SIMPLE SETTING
ADJUST BI-DIR.
DETAIL SETTING
ADJUST BI-DIR.
TEST PRINT
SIMPLE SETTING
0 0
DETAIL SETTING
SETTING
DETAIL SETTING
TEST PRINT
To [DETAIL SETTING]
To [SETTING]
To [TEST PRINT]
(*1)
NO. 1 NO. 2
- 15 - 20
NO. 3 NO. 4
- 15 - 20
NO. 5 NO. 6
- 15 - 20
NO. 7 NO. 8
- 15 - 20
Continue
MENU
HEAD HEIGHT
HEAD HEIGHT
HIGH HIGH
To [TEST PRINT]
(*1) This menu is not displayed when solvent-based ink is used.
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Continued ContinuedContinued
MENU
SUB MENU
Continued
SUB MENU
SHEET TYPE
SUB MENU
FULL WIDTH S
To [TEST PRINT POS]
To [CANCEL]
VACUUM POWER
AUTO 20%
PEROPDIC CL.
NONE
SUB MENU
SIDE MARGIN
FULL WIDTH S
FULL OFF
SUB MENU
PEROPDIC CL.
EMPTY MODE
STOP CONT.
SIDE MARGIN
10mm 10mm
SUB MENU
SCAN INTERVAL
SUB MENU
VACUUM POWER
To [SUPER CL.] (RF-640)
To [EMPTY MODE] (RF-640A)
(*1)
To [
LIGHT CHOKE CL.
]
SCAN INTERVAL
OFF 1.0 sec
SUB MENU
MEDIA RELEASE
MEDIA RELEASE
DISABLE ENABLE
SUB MENU
SLEEP
SUB MENU
SYSTEM REPORT
SLEEP
INTERVAL
SUB MENU
FACTORY DEFAULT
INTERVAL
15 min
15 min
SUB MENU
INK CONTROL
INK CONTROL
EMPTY MODE
INK CONTROL
SUPER CL.
INK CONTROL
LIGHT CHOKE CL.
SHEET TYPE
OPAQUE OPAQUE
SHEET WIDTH
1625mm 1625mm
SHEET POS.
SAVE
SHEET POS.
CANCEL
SUB MENU
SHEET WIDTH
SUB MENU
SHEET POS.
To [SAVE]
INK CONTROL
PAGE
INK CONTROL
INTERVAL (JOB)
INK CONTROL
INTERVAL (TIME)
INTERVAL (JOB)
10 min 990 min
INTERVAL (TIME)
10 min 990 min
SUPER CL.
M Y C K
To [
INTERVAL (TIME)
]
To [NONE]
(*1) This menu is not displayed in the RF-640.
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Menu List
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Continued Continued Continued
MENU
SYSTEM INFO.
MAINTENANCE
REPLACE WIPER
SUB MENU
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
REPLACE KNIFE
MAINTENANCE
DRAIN BOTTLE
To [REPLACE WIPER]
To [DRAIN BOTTLE]
MAINTENANCE
REPLACE FELT
SYSTEM INFO.
MODEL
SYSTEM INFO.
INK
SYSTEM INFO.
FIRMWARE
MODEL
RF-XXX
SYSTEM INFO.
SERIAL NO.
SERIAL NO.
ZS00001
INK
E-SOL MAX2 xxxxx
FIRMWARE
Ver. x. xx
To [MODEL]
SYSTEM INFO.
NETWORK
SUBNET MASK
255 . 255 . 255 . 255
SUBNET MASK
255 . 255 . 255 . 255
NETWORK
SUBNET MASK
GATEWAY ADDR.
255 . 255 . 255 . 255
GATEWAY ADDR.
255 . 255 . 255 . 255
NETWORK
GATEWAY ADDR.
MAC ADDRESS
000086148C5F
NETWORK
MAC ADDRESS
IP ADDRESS
255 . 255 . 255 . 255
IP ADDRESS
255 . 255 . 255 . 255
To [MAC ADDRESS]
To [IP ADDRESS]
NETWORK
IP ADDRESS
To [NETWORK]
HEATER MENU
FEED FOR DRY
HEATER MENU
OPTION DRYER
MENU
HEATER MENU
HEATER MENU
PREHEATING
To [DRYING TIME]
FEED FOR DRY
DISABLE
ENABLE
PREHEATING
30
°C
MENU
HEATER MENU
DRYING TIME
To [FEED FOR DRY]
OPTION DRYER
ENABLE
DISABLE
DRYING TIME
10 min
10 min
MENU
INK REMAINING
SHEET REMAIN
SET LENGTH
MENU
SHEET REMAIN
SHEET REMAIN
PRINT MEMO
SET LENGTH
25.0 m
25.0 m
RF-640A
To [AUTO DISPLAY]
To [PRINT MEMO]
SHEET REMAIN
AUTO DISPLAY
AUTO DISPLAY
DISABLE
DISABLE
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
SUB MENU
TEST PRINT POS
To [SHEET TYPE]
TEST PRINT POS
SCAN
FEED
1 2 3 4
To [MEDIA SETTING]
RF-640
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Language and Unit Menu
Function Menu
(*1) This is not displayed when no media is loaded (that is, when is dark) or when it is not ready for
the base point setting. For more details, refer to P. 39, "Setting the Print-Start Location"
(*2) This is displayed when no media is loaded (that is, when
is dark) or when the width of the media
is displayed after the media has been loaded.
(*3) This is not displayed when no media is loaded (that is, when
is dark).
MENU LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
LENGTH UNIT
mm INCH
TEMP. UNIT
°C
°F
Hold down and switch on the sub power.
To [HEATER CONFIG]
T o [MANUAL CL.]
CLEANING
MEDIUM CL.
To [TEST PRINT]
(*1)
CLEANING
TES T PRINT
CLEANING
NORM A L CL.
CLEANING
POWERFU L CL.
FUNCTION
CLEANING
FUNCTION
HEATER CONFIG
To [PRINT]
To [DRYER]
Press
FUNCTION
BASE POINT
FUNCTION
SHEET CUT
To [BASE POINT]
HEATER CONFIG
DRYER 40 C
HEATER CONFIG
PRINT 35 C
PRINT
30 C 30 C
DRYER
40 C 40 C
CLEANING
MANUAL CL.
(*2)
(*3)
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Important Notes on Handling and Use
This machine is a precision device. To ensure the full performance of this machine, be sure to
observe the following important points. Failure to observe them may not only result in loss of
performance, but may also cause malfunction or breakdown.
Machine
This machine is a precision device.
Never subject the machine to impact or excessive force.
Neverneedlesslyputyourhandorngersinsidethecover,theink-cartridgeports,orother
internal areas of the machine.
Install in a suitable location.
Installinalocationhavingthespeciedtemperatureandrelativehumidity.
Install in a quiet, stable location offering good operating conditions.
The print heads are delicate.
Never needlessly touch or allow media to scrape it.
The print heads may be damaged if allowed to dry out. The machine prevents desiccation
automatically, but improper operation may render this feature inoperative. Operate properly,
asspeciedinthismanual.
Never allow the machine to stand with an ink cartridge removed. Remaining ink in the machine
may harden and clog the print heads.
The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the
frequency of replacement depending on use.
This machine becomes hot.
Never cover the ventilation holes with cloth, tape, or anything else.
Ink Cartridges
Ink cartridges come in various types.
Use a type that is compatible with the machine.
Never subject to impact or attempt to disassemble.
Never drop or shake forcefully. The impact may rupture the internal pouch and cause the ink
to leak.
Never attempt to disassemble.
Neverattempttorelltheink.
If ink gets on your hands or clothing, wash it off as soon as possible. Removal may become
difcultifallowedtostand.
Storage
Store unopened in a well-ventilated location at a temperature of -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F).
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Warning Labels
Warninglabelsareafxedtomakeareasofdangerimmediatelyclear.Themeaningsoftheselabels
are as follows. Be sure to heed their warnings. Also, never remove the labels or allow them to become
obscured.
Caution: Pinching Hazard
Be careful not to allow the ngers
to become pinched when closing
covers.
Caution: High Voltage
Cover removal may pose hazard of
shock or electrocution due to high
voltage.
Caution: Moving Print-head carriage
The print-head carriage inside the
cover move at high speed and
pose a hazard. Never insert the
hand or ngers into the gap.
Flammable
Ink and discharged uid are ammable. Keep away from open
ame.
Ink Is Toxic
Ink and discharged uid are toxic.
Avoid contact with the body. Use
only in a well ventilated area.
Caution: High Temperature
The platen and dryer become
hot. Exercise caution to avoid
re or burns.
Ink Is Toxic
Ink and discharged uid are toxic.
Avoid contact with the body. Use
only in a well ventilated area.
Flammable
Ink and discharged uid are ammable.
Keep away from open ame.
Caution: Moving Print-head carriage
The print-head carriage inside the
cover move at high speed and
pose a hazard. Never insert the
hand or ngers into the gap.
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Vignettes d'avertissement
Des vignettes d'avertissement sont apposées pour qu'il soit facile de repérer les zones dangereuses.
Lasignicationdesvignettesestdonnéeci-dessous.Respecterlesavertissements.Nejamaisretirer
les vignettes et ne pas les laisser s'encrasser.
L'encre est toxique
L'encre et les liquides usés sont
toxiques. Éviter tout contact avec
le corps. Utiliser uniquement dans
un endroit bien aéré.
Inammable
L'encre et les liquides usés sont
inammables. Les garder loin de
toute amme nue.
Attention : voltage élevé
Il peut être dangereux de retirer
le couvercle puisqu’il y aurait des
risques de chocs électriques ou
d’électrocution à cause du voltage
élevé.
L'encre est toxique
L'encre et les liquides usés sont
toxiques. Éviter tout contact avec le
corps. Utiliser uniquement dans un
endroit bien aéré.
Inammable
L'encre et les liquides usés sont
inammables. Les garder loin de
toute amme nue.
Attention : Chariot de têtes
d'impression mobiles
Les chariot de têtes d'impression
sous le couvercle se déplacent à
haute vitesse et représentent un
danger.
Attention : Température élevée
La platine et la surface de
séchage chauffent. Être prudent
pour éviter un incendie ou des
brûlures.
Attention : Risque de pincement
Faire attention de ne pas coincer
les doigts pendant le chargement
du support ou lors de la fermeture
du couvercle.
Attention : Chariot de têtes
d'impression mobiles
Les chariot de têtes d'impression
sous le couvercle se déplacent à
haute vitesse et représentent un
danger.
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Basic
Operation
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Prepare the Media ..............................................................................18
Type of Media.............................................................................................18
Usable Media ............................................................................................. 19
Switch On! ...........................................................................................20
Switch On! .................................................................................................. 20
The Power-Saving Feature (Sleep Mode).................................................. 20
Loading Media ....................................................................................21
Loading Roll Media .................................................................................... 21
Loading the Sheet Media ........................................................................... 28
Performing the Initial Adjustment (Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional
Printing More Precisely) ............................................................................. 31
Setup of Media .................................................................................... 33
About [Media Setting] Menu ....................................................................... 33
Setup of Media ([Media Setting] Menu)...................................................... 33
Printing ................................................................................................ 39
Setting the Print-Start Location .................................................................. 39
Printing Tests and Cleaning ....................................................................... 40
Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer...................................... 42
Starting Printing.......................................................................................... 43
Pausing and Canceling Printing ................................................................. 44
Cutting Off the Media ................................................................................. 44
Switch Off ............................................................................................46
Switch Off ................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 2
Basic Operation
2
Basic
Operation
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Prepare the Media
Type of Media
In this manual, the paper used for printing is called "media." There are the following two main media types
used in this machine.
Roll media: Media wound onto a paper tube
Sheet media: Media not wound onto a paper tube such as standard-size media
Various paper quality types of roll media and sheet media are selectable according your purpose. For detailed
information about each media, contact your media supplier. Media is also available from our following website.
http://www.rolanddg.com/
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Operation
Prepare the Media
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Usable Media
This machine cannot necessarily print every kind of media. When selecting media, be sure to carry out testing
in advance to make sure that satisfactory print result is obtained.
Size
Width (for both roll media and sheet media)
259 to 1,625 mm (10.2 to 64 inches)
Maximum (including backing paper) media thickness (for both roll media and sheet media)
1.0 mm (39 mil)
Roll outer diameter
210 mm (8.3 inches)
Paper tube (core) inner diameter
76.2 mm (3 inches) or 50.8 mm (2 inches)
*To use 2 inches media, the optional media anges are required. For information about optional items, contact
your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us.
Roll Weight
40 kg (88 lbs)
*When using the take-up system, conditions are dependent on the usable media of the take-up system.
Other Conditions
Media such as the following cannot be used.
Media whose end is attached to the paper tube (core)
Media which is severely warped or which has a strong tendency to reroll
Media that cannot withstand the heat of the media heating system
Media whose paper tube (core) is bent or crushed
Media that bends under its own weight when loaded
Media on a sagging roll
Media that is rolled unevenly
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Switch On!
Switch On!
WARNING
When print is not being performed, remove any loaded media or switch
off the sub power.
The continued application of heat at a single location may cause the release
of toxic gases from the media or pose a re hazard.
Procedure
Close the front cover.
Switch on the main power.
Switch on the sub power.
The Power-Saving Feature (Sleep Mode)
This machine is provided with a power-saving feature that switches to a low-power "sleep mode" when a
xed interval passes with no operation. The factory default for the time after which the machine switches to
the sleep mode is 30 minutes. When the machine is in the sleep mode, the sub power switch ashes slowly.
Using the operation panel or performing operations such as sending print data from the computer restores
the machine to its normal mode.
This setting of sleep mode can be changed. However, we recommend setting the activation time for the sleep
mode to 30 minutes or less to reduce power consumption and prevent problems such as overheating.
P. 102, "Setting the Interval Until Activation of the Sleep Mode (Power Saving Function)"
Sub power switch
Front cover
Main power switch
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Loading Media
Loading Roll Media
CAUTION
Load roll media correctly.
Otherwise the media may fall and cause injury.
CAUTION
Roll media weighs about 40 kg (88 lbs). To avoid injury, handle with care.
CAUTION
Never load media that weighs over 40 kg (88 lbs).
The machine may fail to withstand the weight and tip over or cause the media
to fall.
1.
Install the media to the media holder.
*The media holder of this machine is exclusive use for the media of paper tube (core) inner diameter 3
inches. To use 2 inches media, the optional media anges are required. For information about optional
items, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or us.
Open the front cover.
Keep the front cover open until instructed.
Loosen the retaining screws of the media holders.
Move the media holders all the way to the left and right.
Front cover
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Fit the paper tube (core) onto the end cap of the media holder [Left].
Do not secure the media holder now.
Move the media holder [Right] and t the end cap onto the paper tube (core) of the
media.
Fit it securely to prevent the media from easy loose.
Media holder
[Left]
Media holder
[Right]
End cap
Install conforming to the procedures.
Load the media while the left media holder is positioned close to the left edge, as shown in the gure. Also, never secure the media holder in place before loading the media. Loading media without
performing these steps in the proper order may make smooth media feed impossible or adversely
aect print results.
How to use the media anges for the paper tube inner diameter 2 inches
* The media anges for the paper tube inner diameter 2 inches are optional items.
Media anges for
paper tube inner
diameter 2 inches
Insert the clip.
Line up the ridges
and grooves
Pull out the clip.
If it is difcult to pull
out, use a pair of pliers
or other such tool.
End cap
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Hold the outer side of the media holder [Left] and align the left edge of the media with
the mark.
When deciding the position, hold the both sides of media holders from the outer sides and move them.
Do not hold the media directly to move.
CAUTION
Never attempt this operation while holding any location other than the
one specied.
The media may fall from the media holder, resulting in injury.
Secure the media holder by tightening the retaining screws slightly.
Decide the left and right side positions of the media nally at this step.
After this procedure is completed, if the left and right side positions do not t the proper position
when securing the media with pinch rollers, go back to this step to redo this procedure. Print quality is aected due to skew media feed, if you hold the media only to readjust the position forcibly.
Mark
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2.
Pass the media through the machine and secure the media holders.
Pass the leading edge of the media between the pinch rollers and the grid rollers.
Check the front cover is open.
Lower the loading lever (rear).
Pinch roller
Grid roller
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While lightly holding the media, raise the loading lever (front).
The media is released.
Hold the media at the center and pull it out, being sure to keep it straight and all areas
of the media to be taut.
Conrm that the right edge of the media is aligned with the guideline.
If you want to readjust the media position at this step, go back to the procedure 1.- and redo the
procedures. Print quality is aected due to skew media feed, if you hold the media only to readjust
the position forcibly.
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Lower the loading lever (front) to secure the media in place.
3.
Clamp the edges of the media with the media clamps.
Attach the media clamps.
Align the centers of the holes of the media clamps with the both edges of the media.
The media clamps are magnetic, and the left and right clamps are distinct. Refer to the gure and install
them at the correct positions, taking care not to let the left and right clamps get mixed up.
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Close the front cover.
When the front cover is closed, the print-head carriage moves and detects the width of media. This operation is called initialization. When initialization ends,
remains steadily lighted, and the printable
width is displayed on the display screen. This completes loading of the media.
Remove when not using roll media.
If roll media is allowed to stand unused in a loaded state for an extended period, the media may sag.
This can cause poor print quality and motor errors, so be sure to remove and store such media when
not in use.
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Loading the Sheet Media
Procedure
Open the front cover.
Keep the front cover open until instructed.
Move the media holders to the left and right.
Move them to a location where they don't disturb the media when the media is hung down from the
rear of the machine. If they disturb the media, remove them with the shafts. For information on how to
remove, refer to "Setup Guide."
Pass the media through the machine.
Procedure 2 to of P. 24, "Pass the media through the machine and secure the media holders."
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