Roland VersaUV LEC-300 User Manual
USER'S MANUAL
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CLASS A NOTICE
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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NOTICE
Grounding Instructions
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides
a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of
electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not t the outlet, have the
proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is
the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the
electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipmentgrounding conductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualied 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 cord immediately.
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RolandDG Corp. has licensed the MMP technology from the TPL Group.
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects
and other reproductive harm, including lead.
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For USA
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NOTE: 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.
For EU Countries
The authorized representative in the EU:
Roland DG Corporation, German Ofce Halskestr. 7, 47877 Willich,Germany
Manufacturer:
ROLAND DG CORPORATION
1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, 431-2103 JAPAN
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.
For EU Countries
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Contents
To Ensure Safe Use ...................................................................................................................4
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ................................................................................................ 11
Important Notes on Handling and Use ..........................................................................................18
Printer Unit ...............................................................................................................................18
Ink Cartridges ...........................................................................................................................19
Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................21
1-1 Features of the Machine ....................................................................................................22
Features of the Machine ..........................................................................................................................................................22
Features of ECO-UV inks ............................................................................................................................................................22
1-2 Part Names and Functions .................................................................................................23
Printer Unit .....................................................................................................................................................................................23
Operation Panel ...........................................................................................................................................................................25
Media Take-up System ...............................................................................................................................................................26
Chapter 2 Basic Operation .............................................................................................................27
2-1 Before Starting the Day's Work ...........................................................................................28
Before Starting the Day's Work ...............................................................................................................................................28
2-2 Switching the Power On and Off .........................................................................................29
Switching the Power On and O ...........................................................................................................................................29
The Power-saving Feature ........................................................................................................................................................30
2-3 Loading and Cutting Off Media ...........................................................................................31
Loading Media ..............................................................................................................................................................................31
Cutting O the Media ................................................................................................................................................................38
2-4 Starting Printing ..................................................................................................................39
Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer ..........................................................................................................39
Printing Tests and Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................40
2-5 If Ink Runs Out ................................................................................................................... 42
Checking for Remaining Ink ...................................................................................................................................................42
If Ink Runs Out ..............................................................................................................................................................................43
2-6 Performing Cutting ............................................................................................................. 44
To Perform Cutting .....................................................................................................................................................................44
Performing a Cutting Test ........................................................................................................................................................45
Making the Setting for Blade Force ......................................................................................................................................46
Chapter 3 Operation of the Media Take-up System ..................................................................... 47
3-1 The Media Take-up System ...............................................................................................48
Features of the Media Take-up System ................................................................................................................................48
Operating Conditions for the Media Take-up System ...................................................................................................48
About the Paper Tube ................................................................................................................................................................48
3-2 Using the Media Take-up System .......................................................................................49
Loading Roll Media .....................................................................................................................................................................49
Removing Taken-up Media .....................................................................................................................................................52
Chapter 4 Maintenance and Adjustment .......................................................................................53
4-1 Daily Care and Maintenance ...............................................................................................54
Disposing of Discharged Ink ...................................................................................................................................................54
Cleaning ..........................................................................................................................................................................................56
Care and Maintenance of the Print Heads ..........................................................................................................................56
4-2 When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective ................................................................................57
Performing More Powerful Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................57
When Powerful Cleaning Is Not Eective ...........................................................................................................................58
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4-3 Cleaning Using the Cleaning Kit .........................................................................................59
When the Cleaning Kit Becomes Necessary ......................................................................................................................59
How to Perform Cleaning .........................................................................................................................................................59
4-4 Replacing Consumable Parts .............................................................................................65
Replacing the Wipers .................................................................................................................................................................65
Replacing the Blade ....................................................................................................................................................................68
Replacing the Separating Knife ..............................................................................................................................................70
4-5 Maintenance Tasks for White Ink ........................................................................................72
Maintenance Tasks for White Ink ............................................................................................................................................72
4-6 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period ............................................................................74
Keep Performing Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................74
Alarm Feature ...............................................................................................................................................................................74
Important Note on Draining Ink ...........................................................................................................................................74
4-7 When Moving the Unit ........................................................................................................75
Procedures from Preparing to Move Through Reinstalling .........................................................................................75
Chapter 5 Feature Reference ..........................................................................................................77
5-1 Pausing or Canceling Output .............................................................................................. 78
Canceling Output Before It Finishes .....................................................................................................................................78
5-2 Setting the Print-start Position ...........................................................................................79
Setting the Print-start Position ...............................................................................................................................................79
5-3 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media .............................................................................80
Using Transparent Media ..........................................................................................................................................................80
Preventing Media from Coming Loose ................................................................................................................................80
Speeding Up Printing for Narrow Media .............................................................................................................................81
Preventing Soiling of the Media and Dot Drop-out During Printing .......................................................................82
Printing Media That Warps Easily ..........................................................................................................................................82
How to Load Sheet Media ........................................................................................................................................................84
5-4 Changing How the Printer Operates
............................................................................................... 85
Executing Environment Matching Automatically ...........................................................................................................85
Determining What Happens When Ink Runs Out ............................................................................................................85
Setting the Interval until Activation of the Sleep Mode ................................................................................................86
Deactivating the Sleep Mode .................................................................................................................................................87
Changing the Menu Language and the Units of Measurement ...............................................................................87
Returning All Settings to Their Initial Values......................................................................................................................88
5-5 Optimizing Printing to Match Media Thickness ................................................................... 89
Adjusting Head Height to Match Media Thickness .........................................................................................................89
Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing ...................................................................................................90
Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely .....................................................................91
Performing Feed Correction to Alleviate Horizontal Bands and the Like ...............................................................93
Performing Distance Correction During Cutting ............................................................................................................ 94
5-6 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting ............................................................................96
Making the Cutting Conditions Set on the Machine Take Precedence ....................................................................96
Fine-tuning the Cutting Conditions ....................................................................................................................................96
Adjusting the Cutting-in Amount ........................................................................................................................................98
Adjusting for When Cutting the Printed Surface .............................................................................................................98
Preventing Pulling of the Media with Undue Force When Performing Cutting Only ..................................... 100
Correcting Misalignment of the Printing and Cutting Positions ............................................................................ 101
5-7 Performing Printing and Cutting Separately ......................................................................104
To Perform Printing and Cutting Separately ................................................................................................................... 104
Printing with Crop Marks ....................................................................................................................................................... 104
Aligning Automatically and Cutting .................................................................................................................................. 105
Aligning Manually and Cutting ........................................................................................................................................... 106
Correcting Misalignment for Printing and Cutting When Using Crop Marks
......................................................................... 108
5-8 Using Gloss Ink ................................................................................................................. 110
Features of Gloss Ink ................................................................................................................................................................ 110
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Methods of Printing Using Gloss Ink ................................................................................................................................. 110
5-9 Saving the Printer Settings to Match the Media .................................................................111
Saving Optimized Media Settings As Preset Values ..................................................................................................... 111
Loading a Saved Preset .......................................................................................................................................................... 112
Assigning a Name to a Preset ............................................................................................................................................... 112
5-10 Making the Network Settings .......................................................................................... 113
Setting the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Etc. .......................................................................................................................113
5-11
Viewing Information about the Media and the System ........................................................................................ 114
Displaying the Amount of Media Remaining ................................................................................................................ 114
Verifying the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed ..................................... 114
Printing the Amount of Remaining Media ...................................................................................................................... 115
Printing a System Report ....................................................................................................................................................... 116
Viewing the Serial Number, Firmware Version, and Other Information ............................................................... 116
Viewing the Network Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 117
5-12 Performing Maintenance ................................................................................................. 118
Draining Ink and Performing Internal Washing ............................................................................................................. 118
Draining Ink Remaining Inside the Machine ..................................................................................................................118
5-13 Menu List ........................................................................................................................ 119
Main Menu .................................................................................................................................................................................. 119
Language and Unit Menu ...................................................................................................................................................... 124
Cleaning Menu .......................................................................................................................................................................... 124
Cutting Conguration Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 124
Chapter 6 What to Do If ................................................................................................................. 125
6-1 The Machine Doesn't Run .................................................................................................126
The Printer Unit Doesn't Run ................................................................................................................................................ 126
The Media Take-up System Doesn't Run ......................................................................................................................... 126
6-2 Attractive Printing Is Impossible ........................................................................................ 127
Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes ......................................................................................... 127
Colors Are Unstable or Uneven ........................................................................................................................................... 127
The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed ....................................................................................................................... 128
Cutting Is Misaligned or Skewed ........................................................................................................................................128
6-3 The Media Jams................................................................................................................129
The Media Jams ......................................................................................................................................................................... 129
6-4 The Media Cannot Be Taken Up Smoothly ....................................................................... 130
The Media Cannot Be Taken Up Smoothly ...................................................................................................................... 130
6-5 Media Wrinkles or Shrinks, or Feed Is Unstable ............................................................... 131
Media Wrinkles or Shrinks ..................................................................................................................................................... 131
Media Feed Is Not Straight .................................................................................................................................................... 131
Media Feed Is Not Smooth .................................................................................................................................................... 131
6-6 The Print Heads Stopped Moving ..................................................................................... 132
What to Do First ........................................................................................................................................................................132
If the Heads Still Do Not Move ............................................................................................................................................. 132
6-7 If a Message Appears ....................................................................................................... 133
6-8 If an Error Message Appears ........................................................................................... 134
Chapter 7 Specications ...............................................................................................................137
7-1 Usable Media .................................................................................................................... 138
Conditions for Usable Media ................................................................................................................................................ 138
7-2 Printing or Cutting Area .....................................................................................................139
Maximum Area .......................................................................................................................................................................... 139
Maximum Area When Using Crop Marks ......................................................................................................................... 139
Media-cuto Location During Continuous Printing .................................................................................................... 140
7-3 About the Blade ................................................................................................................141
7-4 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels .................................................142
7-5 Specications .................................................................................................................... 143
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To Ensure Safe Use
Improper handling or operation of this machine may result in injury or damage to property.
Points which must be observed to prevent such injury or damage are described as follows.
About WARNING and CAUTION Notices
WARNING
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used improperly.
CAUTION
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used improperly.
Note: Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused
with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.
About the Symbols
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings. The specic 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 specic 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 specic 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.
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Incorrect operation may cause injury
WARNING
Be sure to follow the operation procedures
described in this documentation. Never
allow anyone unfamiliar with the usage or
handling of the machine to touch it.
Incorrect usage or handling may lead to an
accident.
Keep children away from the machine.
The machine includes areas and components
that pose a hazard to children and may result
in injury, blindness, choking, or other serious
accident.
Never operate the machine while tired or
after ingesting alcohol or any medication.
Operation requires unimpaired judgment. Impaired judgment may result in an accident.
Never use the machine for any purpose
for which it is not intended, or use the
machine in an undue manner that exceeds
its capacity.
Doing so may result in injury or re.
For accessories (optional and consumable items, power cord, and the like), use
only genuine articles compatible with this
machine.
Incompatible items may lead to an accident.
Before attempting cleaning, maintenance,
or attachment or detachment of optional
items, disconnect the power cord.
Attempting such operations while the machine
is connected to a power source may result in
injury or electrical shock.
Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or
modify the machine.
Doing so may result in re, electrical shock,
or injury. Entrust repairs to a trained service
technician.
CAUTION
Exercise caution to avoid being pinched or
becoming caught.
Inadvertent contact with certain areas may
cause the hand or ngers to be pinched or
become caught. Use care when performing
operations.
Never attempt operation while wearing a
necktie, necklace, or loose clothing. Bind
long hair securely.
Such items may become caught in the machine, resulting in injury.
Conduct operations in a clean, brightly lit
location.
Working in a location that is dark or cluttered
may lead to an accident, such as becoming
caught in the machine as the result of an inadvertent stumble.
Never climb or lean on the machine.
The machine is not made to support a person. Climbing or leaning on the machine may
dislodge components and cause a slip or fall,
resulting in injury.
Caution: cutting tool.
This machine has an internal tool. To avoid
injury, handle the tool with care.
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WARNING
Connect to an electrical outlet that complies with this machine's ratings (for voltage, frequency, and current).
Incorrect voltage or insufcient current may
cause re or electrical shock.
Never use out of doors or in any location
where exposure to water or high humidity
may occur. Never touch with wet hands.
Doing so may result in fire or electrical
shock.
Never allow any foreign object to get inside.
Never expose to liquid spills.
Inserting objects such as coins or matches
or allowing beverages to be spilled into the
ventilation ports may result in re or electrical
shock. If anything gets inside, immediately
disconnect the power cord and contact your
authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
Never place any ammable object nearby.
Never use a combustible aerosol spray
nearby. Never use in any location where
gases can accumulate.
Combustion or explosion may be a danger.
WARNING
Handle the power cord, plug, and electrical
outlet correctly and with care. Never use
any article that is damaged.
Using a damaged article may result in re or
electrical shock.
When using an extension cord or power
strip, use one that adequately satises the
machine's ratings (for voltage, frequency,
and current).
Use of multiple electrical loads on a single
electrical outlet or of a lengthy extension cord
may cause re.
Connect to ground.
This can prevent re or electrical shock due to
current leakage in the event of malfunction.
Position so that the power plug is within
immediate reach at all times.
This is to enable quick disconnection of the
power plug in the event of an emergency.
Install the machine next to an electrical outlet.
Also, provide enough empty space to allow
immediate access to the electrical outlet.
If sparking, smoke, burning odor, unusual
sound, or abnormal operation occurs, immediately unplug the power cord. Never
use if any component is damaged.
Continuing to use the machine may result in
re, electrical shock, or injury. Contact your
authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
Danger of electrical short, shock, electrocution, or re
Ratings
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Important notes about the power cord, plug, and electrical outlet
Never place any object on top or subject
to damage.
Never bend or twist with undue force.
Never pull with undue force.
Never bundle, bind, or roll up.
Never allow to get wet.
Never make hot.
Dust may cause re.
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Ink, cleaning uid, and discharged uid are ammable and toxic
WARNING
Keep open flame away from the work
area.
Ink and discharged uid are ammable.
Never store ink, cleaning fluid, or discharged uid in any of the following locations.
Any location exposed to open ame
Any location where high temperature
may occur
Near bleach or any other such oxidizing
agent or explosive material
Any location within the reach of children
Fire may be a danger. Accidental ingestion by
children may pose a health hazard.
Never place an ink cartridge in re.
Ink may ow out, catch re, and spread re to
other nearby objects.
Never drink or sniff ink, cleaning uid, or
discharged uid, or allow them to come in
contact with the eyes or skin.
Doing so may be hazardous to the health.
In the event of ingestion or physical distress
In the event of contact with the eyes, immediately ush with water for at least 15 minutes. If eye irrita-
tion continues, seek treatment by a physician.
In the event of contact with skin, immediately wash with soap. If irritation or inammation occurs, seek
treatment by a physician.
In the event of ingestion, do not induce vomiting, and immediately seek treatment by a physician.
Forcibly inducing vomiting may lead to danger of choking.
If odor leads to physical distress, move to a well-ventilated location and rest quietly. If dizziness or
nausea persists, seek treatment by a physician.
CAUTION
Ensure adequate ventilation for the work
area.
Failing to perform ventilation may result in a
health hazard or danger of combustion due
to ink fumes.
Never allow an ink cartridge to be subjected to impact, and never attempt to
disassemble.
Ink may leak.
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WARNING
Install the machine in a location that is
level, stable, and able to bear the weight
of the machine.
The total weight of the machine may reach
210 kg (463 lb.) or more. Installation in an unsuitable location may cause a major accident,
including tipover, fall, or collapse.
Unloading and emplacement are operations that must be performed by 6 persons
or more.
Tasks that require undue effort when performed by a small number of persons may
result in physical injury. Also, if dropped, such
items may cause injury.
WARNING
Be sure to lock the stand's casters.
If the machine should begin to topple, a major
accident may result, including crushing of the
appendages or the body.
When storing roll media, implement adequate safety measures to ensure that the
stored media will not roll, fall, or topple
over.
Danger exists of becoming pinned under the
media and suffering serious injury.
Handling roll media is an operation that
must be performed by two persons or
more, and care must be taken to prevent
falls.
Attempting to lift heavy media in a manner
that taxes your strength may cause physical
injury.
This machine weighs 210 kg (463 lb.). Media weighs 20 kg (44 lb.).
This machine uses ultraviolet light.
CAUTION
Never look at the blue-white (ultraviolet)
light emitted from the print-head area for
an extended time.
Looking directly at the ultraviolet light from
up close for an extended period may result
in eye injury.
Caution: Ultraviolet Light
This machine is tted with covers to keep external leakage of ultraviolet light at low levels, but incorrect handling or operation can lead to physical injury due to ultraviolet light. The extent of injury depends on the intensity and wavelength of the
ultraviolet light, and the length of time of exposure. Prolonged exposure to strong ultraviolet light of hazardous wavelengths
can cause injury to the eyes or skin. Exercise caution.
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Warning labels are afxed to make areas of danger immediately clear. The meanings of these
labels are as follows. Be sure to heed their warnings.
Also, never remove the labels or allow them to become obscured.
Warning Labels
Ink Is Toxic
Ink and discharged uid are toxic. Avoid
contact with the body. Use only in a wellventilated area.
Flammable
Ink and discharged uid are ammable.
Keep away from open ame.
Caution: Moving Print Heads
The print heads inside the cover move
at high speed and pose a hazard. Never
insert the hand or ngers into the gap.
Caution: Pinching Hazard
Be careful not to allow the ngers to
become pinched when loading media or
closing covers.
Ink Is Toxic
Ink and discharged uid are toxic. Avoid
contact with the body. Use only in a wellventilated area.
Flammable
Ink and discharged uid are ammable.
Keep away from open ame.
Caution: Pinching Hazard
Never needlessly touch the dancer roller.
Exercise caution to avoid pinching of the
ngers.
Caution: Ultraviolet Light
Never look directly from up close for a
prolonged period.
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Pour utiliser en toute sécurité
La manipulation ou l'utilisation inadéquates de cet appareil peuvent causer des blessures
ou des dommages matériels. Les précautions à prendre pour prévenir les blessures ou les
dommages sont décrites ci-dessous.
Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de décès ou de blessure grave
en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.
Avis sur les avertissements
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.
ATTENTION
PRUDENCE
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 signie "danger d'électrocution."
Le symbole avertit l'utilisateur de ce qu'il ne doit pas faire, ce qui est interdit. La chose
spécique à ne pas faire est indiquée par le dessin à l'intérieur du cercle. Le symbole à
gauche signie que l'appareil ne doit jamais être démonté.
Le symbole prévient l'utilisateur sur ce qu'il doit faire. La chose spécique à faire
est indiquée par le dessin à l'intérieur du cercle. Le symbole à gauche signie que le l
électrique doit être débranché de la prise.
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ATTENTION
S'assurer de suivre les procédures
d'utilisation décrites dans la documentation. Ne jamais permettre à quiconque
ne connaît pas le fonctionnement ou la
manutention de l’appareil de le toucher.
L'utilisation ou la manutention incorrectes
peuvent causer un accident.
Garder les enfants loin de l'appareil.
L'appareil comporte des zones et des composants qui présentent un danger pour les
enfants et qui pourraient causer des blessures, la cécité, la suffocation ou d'autres
accidents graves.
Ne jamais faire fonctionner l'appareil
après avoir consommé de l'alcool ou
des médicaments, ou dans un état de
fatigue.
L'utilisation de l'appareil exige un jugement
sans faille. L'utilisation avec les facultés affaiblies pourrait entraîner un accident.
Ne jamais utiliser l'appareil à des ns
autres que celles pour lesquelles il est
conçu. Ne jamais l'utiliser de manière
abusive ou d'une manière qui dépasse
sa capacité.
Le non-respect de cette consigne peut
causer des blessures ou un incendie.
Utiliser uniquement des accessoires
d'origine (accessoires en option, articles
consommables, câble d'alimentation et
autres articles semblables), compatibles
avec l'appareil.
Les articles incompatibles risquent de causer
des accidents.
Débrancher le câble d'alimentation avant
de procéder au nettoyage ou à l'entretien
de l'appareil, et avant d'y xer ou d'en
retirer des accessoires en option.
Tenter ces opérations pendant que l'appareil
est branché à une source d'alimentation
peut causer des blessures ou un choc électrique.
L'utilisation incorrecte peut causer des blessures
Ne jamais tenter de démonter, de réparer
ou de modier l'appareil.
Le non-respect de cette consigne risque de
provoquer un incendie, un choc électrique ou
des blessures. Coner les réparations à un
technicien ayant la formation requise.
PRUDENCE
Faire preuve de prudence pour éviter
l'écrasement ou le coincement.
La main ou les doigts peuvent être écrasés
ou coincés s'ils entrent en contact avec
certaines surfaces par inadvertance. Faire
preuve de prudence pendant l'utilisation de
l'appareil.
Ne jamais faire fonctionner l'appareil si
on porte une cravate, un collier ou des
vêtements amples. Bien attacher les cheveux longs.
Ces vêtements ou ces objets peuvent être
coincés dans l'appareil, ce qui causerait des
blessures.
Utiliser l'appareil dans un endroit propre
et bien éclairé.
Travailler dans un endroit sombre ou encombré peut causer un accident; l'utilisateur
risque, par exemple, de trébucher malencontreusement et d'être coincé par une partie
de l'appareil.
Ne jamais grimper ni s'appuyer sur la
machine.
La machine n'est pas conçue pour supporter le poids d'une personne. Grimper ou
s'appuyer sur la machine peut déplacer des
éléments et causer un faux pas ou une chute,
ce qui causerait des blessures.
Attention : outil de coupe.
Cet appareil contient un outil interne. Pour
éviter les blessures, manipuler l'outil avec
soin.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité
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ATTENTION
Brancher à une prise électrique conforme
aux caractéristiques de cet appareil (tension, fréquence et courant).
Une tension incorrecte ou un courant insuf-
sant peuvent causer un incendie ou un
choc électrique.
Ne jamais utiliser à l'extérieur ni à un
endroit où l'appareil risque d'être exposé
à de l'eau ou à une humidité élevée. Ne
jamais toucher l'appareil avec des mains
mouillées.
Le non-respect de cette consigne risque
de provoquer un incendie ou un choc électrique.
Ne jamais insérer d'objet étranger dans
l'appareil. Ne jamais exposer l'appareil
aux déversements de liquides.
L'insertion d'objets comme des pièces de
monnaie ou des allumettes, ou le déversement de liquides dans les orices de ventilation peuvent causer un incendie ou un choc
électrique. Si un objet ou du liquide s'inltre
dans l'appareil, débrancher immédiatement
le câble d'alimentation et communiquer avec
le représentant Roland DG Corp. autorisé.
Ne jamais placer d'objet inammable à
proximité de l'appareil. Ne jamais util-
iser de produit inammable en aérosol à
proximité de l'appareil. Ne jamais utiliser
l'appareil dans un endroit où des gaz
peuvent s'accumuler.
Une combustion ou une explosion pourraient
se produire.
Risque de décharge ou de choc électrique,
d'électrocution ou d'incendie
ATTENTION
Manipuler le câble d'alimentation, la che
et la prise électrique correctement et avec
soin.
Ne jamais utiliser un article endommagé,
car cela pourrait causer un incendie ou un
choc électrique.
S i u n e ra l l o n ge o u u n e b a n d e
d'alimentation électrique sont utilisées,
s'assurer qu'elles correspondent aux
caractéristiques de l'appareil (tension,
fréquence et courant).
L'utilisation de plusieurs charges électriques
sur une prise unique ou une longue rallonge
peut causer un incendie.
Mise à la terre.
La mise à la terre peut prévenir un incendie
ou un choc électrique dus à une fuite de
courant en cas de défaillance.
Placer l'appareil de façon à ce que la che
soit facile d'accès en tout temps.
Ainsi, l'appareil pourra être débranché rapidement en cas d'urgence. Installer l'appareil
près d'une prise électrique. En outre, prévoir
sufsamment d'espace pour que la prise
électrique soit facile d'accès.
S'il se produit des étincelles, de la fumée,
une odeur de brûlé, un bruit inhabituel ou
un fonctionnement anormal, débrancher
immédiatement le câble d'alimentation.
Ne jamais utiliser si un composant est
endommagé.
Continuer à utiliser l'appareil peut causer un
incendie, un choc électrique ou des blessures. Communiquer avec le représentant
Roland DG Corp. Autorisé.
Caractéristiques
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité
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Remarques importantes à propos du câble d'alimentation, de la che et de la prise électrique
Ne jamais déposer aucun objet sur le
câble, sur la che ou sur la prise car
cela risque de les endommager.
Ne jamais plier ni tordre le câble avec une
force excessive.
Ne jamais tirer sur le câble ou la che avec
une force excessive.
Ne jamais plier ni enrouler le câble.
Ne jamais laisser l'eau toucher le câble,
la che ou la prise.
Ne jamais chauffer le câble, la che ou
la prise.
La poussière peut causer un incendie.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité
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L'encre, les liquides nettoyants et les liquides
usées sont inammables et toxiques
ATTENTION
Ne pas approcher une amme nue de
l'espace de travail.
L'encre et les liquides usés sont inammables.
Ne jamais entreposer d'encre, de liquide
de nettoyage ou des liquides usés dans
les endroits suivants :
un endroit exposé à une amme nue;
un endroit où il y a risque de tempéra-
ture élevée;
près d'eau de Javel, d'un autre agent
d'oxydation ou de matériel explosif;
tout endroit à la portée d'enfants.
Il y a risque d'incendie. L'ingestion accidentelle par un enfant peut présenter un risque
pour la santé.
Ne jam ais incinérer une cartou che
d'encre.
De l'encre pourrait couler, s'enammer et le
feu se répandre à des objets proches.
Ne jamais boire l'encre, le liquide de nettoyage ni les liquides usés, ne pas en
respirer les vapeurs et ne pas laisser les
produits entrer en contact avec les yeux
ou la peau.
Cela est dangereux pour la santé.
En cas d'ingestion ou de trouble physique
En cas de contact avec les yeux : rincer immédiatement et abondamment à l'eau courante pendant
au moins 15 minutes. Si les yeux sont toujours irrités, consulter un médecin.
En cas de contact avec la peau : laver immédiatement à l'eau et au savon. En cas d’irritation ou
d’inammation de la peau : consulter un médecin.
En cas d'ingestion : ne pas provoquer le vomissement et demander immédiatement l'aide d'un médecin.
Provoquer le vomissement peut créer un risque de suffocation.
Si l'odeur cause un trouble physique, amener la personne dans un endroit bien aéré et la faire se
reposer. Si l'étourdissement ou la nausée persistent, consulter un médecin.
PRUDENCE
S'assurer que le lieu de travail est bien
aéré.
L'absence d'aération adéquate peut créer
une situation dangereuse pour la santé ou un
risque de combustion à cause des vapeurs
qui émanent de l'encre.
Ne jamais soumettre une cartouche
d'encre à des chocs. Ne jamais tenter
d'ouvrir une cartouche d'encre.
De l'encre pourrait s'échapper.
Cet appareil utilise des rayons ultraviolets.
PRUDENCE
Ne jamais regarder pendant de longues
périodes le rayonnement blanc bleuté (ultraviolet) émis par la tête d'impression.
Le fait de regarder directement et de près le
rayonnement ultraviolet pendant une période
prolongée peut causer des lésions oculaires.
Attention : Rayonnement ultraviolet
Cet appareil est muni de couvercles destinés à empêcher les fuites de rayonnement ultraviolet à faible niveau, mais sa manipulation ou son utilisation incorrectes peuvent causer des lésions dues au rayonnement ultraviolet. La gravité des lésions
est fonction de l'intensité et de la longueur d'onde du rayonnement ultraviolet et de la durée de l'exposition. L’exposition
prolongée à un fort rayonnement ultraviolet de longueur d'onde dangereuse peut causer des lésions oculaires ou cutanées.
La prudence est de rigueur.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité
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ATTENTION
S'assurer de verrouiller les roulettes de
la base.
Si l'appareil devait commencer à basculer, il
s'ensuivrait un accident grave, par exemple
l'écrasement de membres ou du corps.
Prendre les mesures de sécurité adéquates pour l'entreposage des rouleaux
de support pour s'assurer qu'ils ne
rouleront pas, ne tomberont pas et ne se
renverseront pas.
Il y a risque d'être écrasé par le support et
de subir des blessures graves.
La manutention du support en rouleau
doit être faite par deux personnes ou plus
et il faut prendre des précautions pour
éviter les chutes.
Tenter de soulever des objets trop lourds
peut causer des blessures.
Le poids de cet appareil est de 210 kg (463 lb.)
Le poids du support est de 20 kg (44 lb.)
ATTENTION
Installer l'appareil à un endroit stable et
plat et capable de supporter son poids.
Le poids total de l'appareil peut être d'au
moins 210 kg (463 lb.). Installer l'appareil
à un endroit inapproprié peut provoquer un
accident grave comme le renversement, la
chute ou l'écrasement.
Le déchargement et la mise en place
doivent être faits par au moins six personnes.
Les tâches qui exigent un effort trop grand
si elles sont exécutées par un petit nombre
de personnes peuvent être cause de blessures. La chute d'articles très lourds peut
aussi causer des blessures.
Attention : Rayonnement ultraviolet
Ne jamais regarder de près et directement pendant une période prolongée.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité
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Des vignettes d'avertissement sont apposées pour qu'il soit facile de repérer les zones dangere-
uses. La signication des vignettes est donnée ci-dessous. Respecter les avertissements.
Ne jamais retirer les vignettes et ne pas les laisser s'encrasser.
Vignettes d'avertissement
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 : Têtes d'impression mobiles
Les têtes d'impression sous le couvercle
se déplacent à haute vitesse et représentent un danger. Ne jamais insérer la main
ou les doigts dans l'ouverture.
Attention : Risque de pincement
Faire attention de ne pas coincer les doigts pendant le chargement du support ou
lors de la fermeture du couvercle.
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 : Risque de pincement
Ne jamais toucher inutilement le rouleau
compensateur. Faire attention pour éviter
de coincer les doigts.
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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.
Printer Unit
This machine is a precision device.
Handle carefully, and never subject the machine to impact or excessive force.
Never needlessly put your hand or ngers inside the cover, the ink-cartridge ports, or other internal
areas of the machine.
Install in a suitable location.
Install in a location having the specied temperature and relative humidity.
Install in a quiet, stable location offering good operating conditions.
The printing heads and the UV emitter are delicate devices.
Never needlessly touch or allow media to scrape them. Failure to handle with care may cause dam-
age.
The print heads may be damaged if allowed to dry out. The machine prevents desiccation automati-
cally, but improper operation may render this feature inoperative. Operate properly, as specied in this
manual.
Never allow the machine to stand with an ink cartridge removed. Remaining ink in the printer 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.
Important Notes on Handling and Use
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Ink Cartridges
Ink cartridges come in various types.
Use a type that is compatible with the printer. Also, be sure to use only genuine items from Roland DG
Corp.
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.
Never attempt to rell the ink.
If ink gets on your hands or clothing, wash it off as soon as possible. Removal may become difcult if
allowed to stand.
Storage
Store in a location out of direct sunlight.
Store unopened in a well-ventilated location at a temperature of 5 to 40˚C (41 to 104˚F) and a relative
humidity of 20 to 80%.
After opening, be sure to store sealed in the original bag. Otherwise the ink may harden and become
unusable.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Features of the Machine
Features of the Machine
What's the LEC-300?
The LEC-300 is a printer that performs high-quality printing using ultraviolet (UV) inks and is equipped with a cutting
feature. Not only can you use the unit as either a printer or a cutting machine, but you can also perform printing followed
immediately by cutting. Also, using the crop-mark feature lets you detach the media after printing, then load it again and
position it accurately for cutting. This makes possible a wide range of uses, including small batches of labels, decals, cut-out
text, and signmaking.
Built-in Print Server
This machine has a built-in print server as a network interface. When you use the print server, you can send printing data to
the machine from anywhere on the network.
Includes a Media Take-up System
To accommodate printing of lengthy media, the machine includes a media take-up system. This is capable of taking up media
automatically during printing. This makes possible unattended operation at night and ecient printing of lengthy media.
Includes a Software Raster Image Processor (RIP)
The software RIP included with the machine lets you use your computer to perform raster image processing for printing data
such as PostScript les exported from a program, and output the data to the machine.
Features of ECO-UV inks
The LEC-300 uses ECO-UV inks. ECO-UV inks are xed to the media instantly by ultraviolet light. This makes it possible to
perform printing on media that is dicult to print using conventional inks. ECO-UV inks are available in a line-up of six colors
(cyan, magenta, yellow, black, white, and gloss).
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1-2 Part Names and Functions
Printer Unit
Side cover
You remove this when you
perform maintenance.
Maintenance cover
You remove this when you perform
cleaning of the print heads.
Main power switch
Power-cord connector
This supplies power to the
printer.
Cartridge slots
There are where ink cartridges
are installed.
Drain bottle
This colle cts drained ink and
other such uids.
Brake
Thi s hel ps to ensure
stable media feed.
Shaft
Stopper
Status LED
This ashes yellow while data is being received from the network.
Link LED
This lights up green when the connection to the network is correct.
Air-intake port
This is where air intake is performed to
lessen the characteristic odor of ECOUV inks. A deodorizer must be provided
separately.
"Setup guide"
Ethernet connector
This i s use d to conn ect the
printer to a network.
Rear cover
Be sure to insta ll this when
performing printing.
Media guide
This prevents the end of the
media from striking the stays or
other areas, which can cause the
media to come loose.
Front cover
Be sure to close this when you
perform printing.
Loading lever
You operate this when
you load media.
Operation panel
You use this to perform various operations.
P. 25, "Operation Panel"
1-2 Part Names and Functions
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Grit rollers
These rollers move the media
forward and backward.
Pinch rollers
These clamp the media
when the loading lever is
pulled back toward you.
Platen
This is the path over which
the media passes. A suctio n fan that keeps the
media from coming loose
are built in.
Knife guide
The sepa ra ti ng knife passes
through this when you perform
media cuto.
Blade protection
This protects the tip of the blade
during cutting.
Grit patterns
These indicate the locations of
the grit rollers. The pinch rollers
must always be placed within
the area indicated by each of
these patterns.
Media clamps
These keep the media from
coming loose and prevent
fuzz on the cut edge of the
media from touching the
print heads.
Cutting carriage
The blade and the separating
knife are inside here.
Print-head carriage
The print heads are inside this.
UV emitter
This is the ultraviolet (UV) LED. It
emits light only during printing.
1-2 Part Names and Functions
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CUT CONFIG key
This displays the menu for
setting the conditions for
cutting.
TEST CUT key
Holding this down for one
second or longer performs
a cutting test.
CLEANING key
You use thi s to perform
cleani n g of the print
heads.
TEST PRINT key
Holding this down for one
second or longer performs
a printing test.
ENTER key
You use this for such tasks
as enabling setting values.
Cursor keys
You use the se to sel ect
settings for menu items, to
move the media, and for
other such operations.
MENU key
You press this to enter the
menus for various settings.
Display screen
This displays various setting
menus and other information.
Sub power switch
This switches the printer
on and o. (To switch the
printer o, you hold down
the switch for one second or longer.) This ashes
slowly when the machine is
in the sleep mode.
SHEET CUT key
Holding this down for one
second or longer cuts o
media.
PAUSE key
This pauses printing.
SETUP key
You press this when you
load media. This lights up
when media is loaded and
the ma chine is re ady to
perform printing.
BASE POINT key
You use this when you want
to set the print-start location. This lights up when the
setting has been made.
BUSY light
This lights up during printing
and other such operations.
Panel Notation
In this document, the keys and lights on the operation panel are indicated by the following images.
MENU key
SETUP key
ENTER key
Cursor keys
PAUSE key
CLEANING key
TEST PRINT key
TEST CUT key
BASE POINT key
CUT CONFIG key
SHEET CUT key
Operation Panel
1-2 Part Names and Functions
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Media Take-up System
Take-up unit
This takes up media.
Dancer roller
This maintains uniform tension
for media.
MANUAL switch
You use this when you want to operate
the media take-up system manually.
AUTO switch
This makes the direction of rotation for take-up during printing change automatically.
Take-up cable
This is conn ected to the
printer.
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Chapter 2
Basic Operation
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Chapter 2 Basic Operation
2-1 Before Starting the Day's Work
Before Starting the Day's Work
The ingredients in white ink tend to settle. Each day, before starting the day's operations, be sure to carry out the following steps. Allowing the ink to stand without carrying out these steps can cause the settled material to harden, resulting in
malfunction or other problems.
Remove just the white ink cartridges, shake them gently, then reinsert them.
The cyan, magenta, yellow, black, and gloss ink cartridges do not need to be shaken every day, but new cartridges for
these colors should be shaken when you install them.
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