USER'S MANUAL
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occur with respect to any article made using this product.
For the USA
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void
the users authority to operate this equipment.
For Canada
CLASS A NOTICE
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
CLASSE A AVIS
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.
NOTICE
Grounding Instructions
Do not modify the plug provided––if it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Check with qualified electrician or service personnel if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in
doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s
plug.
Repair or replace damaged or worn out cord immediately.
Operating Instructions
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches
invites accidents.
DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t
use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to
rain. Keep work area well lighted.
DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing
accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and like.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in off position before plugging in.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
ROLAND DG CORPORATION
1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN 431-2103
MODEL NAME : See the MODEL given on the rating plate.
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EC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE (89/336/EEC)
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Roland DG Corp. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes
energy saving through the penetration of energy efficient computers and other office equipment. The
program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy
consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted
products are office equipment such as computers, monitors, printers, facsimiles, copiers, scanners, and multifunction
devices. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.
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Contents
To Ensure Safe Use ....................................................................................................................... 5
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ..................................................................................................12
Important Notes on Handling and Use ...........................................................................................19
Printer Unit................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Ink Cartridges .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Chapter 1 Introduction......................................................................................................................21
1-1 Features of the Machine..................................................................................................................................... 22
1-2 Part Names and Functions ................................................................................................................................ 23
Printer Unit and Dryer................................................................................................................... 23
Operation Panel ............................................................................................................................ 25
Media T ake-up System ................................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 2 Operation..........................................................................................................................27
2-1 Switching the Power On and Off..................................................................................................................... 28
Switching the Power On and Off................................................................................................... 28
The Power-saving Feature .............................................................................................................. 29
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media ........................................................................................................................30
How to Load Media ...................................................................................................................... 30
How to Cut Off Media................................................................................................................... 35
2-3 Settings for the Media Heating System........................................................................................................... 36
What Is the Media Heating System? .............................................................................................. 36
Making the Temperature Setting for the Media Heating System..................................................... 36
General Guide for the Preset Temperatures ................................................................................... 37
2-4 Starting Output .................................................................................................................................................... 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
Chapter 3 Using the Cutting Feature ..............................................................................................45
3-1 Performing Cutting..............................................................................................................................................46
To Perform Cutting......................................................................................................................... 46
Performing a Cutting Test............................................................................................................... 47
Making the Setting for Blade Force................................................................................................ 47
3-2 Performing Printing Followed Immediately by Cutting............................................................................... 48
Performing Printing Followed Immediately by Cutting .................................................................. 48
3-3 Cutting Using the Crop-mark Feature ........................................................................................................... 49
How to Use the Crop-mark Feature...............................................................................................49
Printing with Crop Marks .............................................................................................................. 49
Performing Cutting with Automatic Crop-mark Detection ............................................................. 5 1
Aligning Manually and Cutting ..................................................................................................... 52
Chapter 4 Operation of the Media Take-up System.......................................................................55
4-1 The T ake-up System ............................................................................................................................................. 56
Features of the Take-up System...................................................................................................... 56
Operating Conditions for the Take-up System................................................................................ 56
4-2 Using the Take-up System .................................................................................................................................. 57
How to Take Up Media ................................................................................................................. 57
How to Remove Taken-up Media .................................................................................................. 60
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Chapter 5 Maintenance and Adjustment .........................................................................................61
5-1 Daily Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 62
Disposing of Discharged Ink ......................................................................................................... 62
Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................ 64
Care and Maintenance of the Print Heads..................................................................................... 65
5-2 When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective ............................................................................................................ 66
Performing More Powerful Cleaning.............................................................................................. 66
When Powerful Cleaning Is Not Effective...................................................................................... 67
5-3 Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit .................................................................................................. 68
When the Cleaning Kit Becomes Necessary.................................................................................. 68
How to Perform Cleaning.............................................................................................................. 68
5-4 Replacing Consumable Parts.............................................................................................................................72
Replacing the Wipers .................................................................................................................... 72
Replacing the Blade ...................................................................................................................... 74
Replacing the Separating Knife...................................................................................................... 76
5-5 When Not in Use for a Prolonged Period..................................................................................................... 78
Keep Performing Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 78
Alarm Feature................................................................................................................................ 78
Important Note on Draining Ink .................................................................................................... 78
5-6 When Moving the Unit .......................................................................................................................................79
Procedures from Preparing to Move Through Reinstalling............................................................. 79
Chapter 6 Feature Reference............................................................................................................81
6-1 Pausing or Canceling Output............................................................................................................................ 82
Canceling Output Before It Finishes .............................................................................................. 82
6-2 Setting the Location for Starting Output....................................................................................................... 83
Setting the Output-start Location................................................................................................... 83
6-3 Matching the Printer to the Operating Environment ................................................................................. 84
Making the Setting for Automatic Adjustment of the Printer to the Operating Environment .......... 84
6-4 Accommodating Various Kinds of Media........................................................................................................ 85
Adjusting Head Height to Match Media Thickness........................................................................ 85
Using Transparent Media............................................................................................................... 86
Printing Hard-to-dry Media ........................................................................................................... 86
Preventing Media from Coming Loose .......................................................................................... 87
Speeding Up Output for Narrow Media ........................................................................................ 88
Keeping Media from Being Soiled by Ink Drops............................................................................ 88
How to Load Sheet Media ............................................................................................................. 90
6-5 Setting How the Printer Operates..................................................................................................................91
Determining What Happens When an Ink Cartridge Is Empty....................................................... 91
Changing the Type of Ink............................................................................................................... 91
Setting the Interval until Activation of the Sleep Mode.................................................................. 92
Deactivating the Sleep Mode......................................................................................................... 92
Preventing Pulling of the Media with Undue Force When Performing Cutting Only ..................... 93
Drying the Trailing Edge of the Printing Area on the Dryer............................................................ 93
Giving Priority to Image Quality ................................................................................................... 94
Changing the Menu Language and the Units of Measurement ...................................................... 94
Displaying the Amount of Remaining Media on the Printer's Screen ............................................ 95
Verifying the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed ...................... 95
Printing the Amount of Remaining Media ..................................................................................... 96
Returning All Settings to Their Initial Values ..................................................................................96
6-6 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting........................................................................................................ 97
Performing Distance Correction During Cutting............................................................................ 97
Fine-tuning the Cutting Conditions................................................................................................ 98
Accurately Adjusting the Cutting-in Amount ................................................................................. 99
Making the Cutting Conditions Set on the Machine Take Precedence ........................................... 99
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6-7 Correcting Misalignment for Printing or Cutting ......................................................................................100
Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing ................................................................. 100
Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely......................................... 101
Performing Feed Correction to Alleviate Horizontal Bands and the Like..................................... 103
Correcting Misalignment of the Printing and Cutting Positions
During Printing Followed Immediately by Cutting ...................................................................... 104
Correcting Misalignment for Printing and Cutting When Using Crop Marks ............................... 107
6-8 Setting How the Media Heating System Operates.................................................................................... 110
Switching Off the Preheater, Print Heater, or Dryer ..................................................................... 110
Determining How the Media Heating System Operates .............................................................. 111
6-9 Setting How the Auxiliary Drying Unit Operates .....................................................................................112
Switching the Drying-heater Unit On and Off............................................................................. 112
Switching the Blower-fan Unit On and Off ................................................................................. 113
6-10 Saving the Printer Settings to Match the Media.......................................................................................114
Saving Optimized Media Settings As Preset Values...................................................................... 114
Loading a Saved Preset................................................................................................................116
Assigning a Name to a Preset ...................................................................................................... 116
6-11 Making the Network Settings....................................................................................................................... 117
Setting the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Etc. .................................................................................... 117
6-12 Viewing System Information..........................................................................................................................118
Viewing the Serial Number, Firmware Version, and Other Information ....................................... 118
Viewing the Network Settings ...................................................................................................... 118
Printing a System Report ............................................................................................................. 119
6-13 Performing Maintenance................................................................................................................................120
Draining Ink and Performing Internal Washing..................................................................................................120
Draining Ink Remaining Inside the Machine........................................................................................................ 120
6-14 Menu List ...........................................................................................................................................................121
Main Menu.................................................................................................................................. 121
Language and Unit Menu ............................................................................................................ 126
Cleaning Menu............................................................................................................................ 126
Heater Configuration Menu......................................................................................................... 126
Cutting Configuration Menu........................................................................................................ 127
Chapter 7 What to Do If..................................................................................................................129
7-1 The Machine Doesn't Run................................................................................................................................130
The Printer Unit Doesn't Run ...................................................................................................... 130
The Media Take-up System Doesn't Run ..................................................................................... 130
The Media Heating System Doesn't Warm Up ............................................................................ 130
7-2 Attractive Printing or Cutting Is Impossible................................................................................................131
Printed Results Are Coarse or Contain Horizontal Stripes ........................................................... 131
Colors Are Unstable or Uneven................................................................................................... 131
The Media Becomes Soiled When Printed................................................................................... 132
Cutting Is Misaligned or Skewed ................................................................................................. 132
7-3 The Media Jams...................................................................................................................................................133
The Media Jams........................................................................................................................... 133
7-4 The Media Cannot Be Taken Up Smoothly..................................................................................................134
The Media Cannot Be Taken Up Smoothly .................................................................................. 134
7-5 Media Wrinkles or Shrinks, or Feed Is Unstable........................................................................................135
Media Wrinkles or Shrinks .......................................................................................................... 135
Media Feed Is Not Straight .......................................................................................................... 135
Media Feed Is Not Smooth .......................................................................................................... 135
7-6 The Print Heads Stopped Moving ..................................................................................................................136
What to Do First .......................................................................................................................... 136
If the Heads Still Do Not Move ................................................................................................... 136
7-7 If a Message Appears ......................................................................................................................................... 137
7-8 If an Error Message Appears ...........................................................................................................................138
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Chapter 8 Appendix .........................................................................................................................141
8-1 Usable Media.......................................................................................................................................................142
Conditions for Usable Media....................................................................................................... 142
Acceptable Media Width............................................................................................................. 143
8-2 Printing or Cutting Area...................................................................................................................................144
Maximum Area............................................................................................................................ 144
Maximum Area When Using Crop Marks.................................................................................... 144
Media-cutoff Location During Continuous Printing..................................................................... 145
8-3 About the Blade..................................................................................................................................................146
8-4 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels......................................................................147
8-5 Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................148
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To Ensur e Safe Use
Improper handling or operation of this machine may result in injury or damage to property.
Points which must be observed to pre vent such injury or damage are described as follows.
About WARNING and CAUTION Notices
WARNING
CAUTION
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used improperly.
Note: Material damage refers to damage or other adverse eff ects caused with
About the Symbols
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings. The specific meaning of
the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. The symbol at left means
"danger of electrocution."
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The
specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. The
symbol at left means the unit must never be disassembled.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be
done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. The symbol at left means the pow er -
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals
or pets.
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To Ensure Safe Use
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 ma y lead to an accident.
Keep childr en away from the machine.
The machine includes areas and components
that pose a hazard to children and ma y result in
injury, blindness, choking, or other serious accident.
Never operate the machine while tir ed or
after ingesting alcohol or any medication.
Operation requires unimpaired judgment. Impaired judgment may r esult 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 fire.
CAUTION
Exercise caution to avoid being pinched
or becoming caught.
Inadvertent contact with certain areas may cause
the hand or fingers to be pinched or become
caught. Use care when performing operations.
Never attempt operation while w earing 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.
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 fire, electrical shock, or
injury. Entrust repairs to a trained service technician.
Caution: cutting tool
This machine has an internal tool. To avoid injury, handle the tool with care.
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To Ensure Safe Use
Danger of electrical short, shock, electrocution, or fire
WARNING
Connect to an electrical outlet that complies with this machine's ratings (for voltage, frequency, and current).
Incorrect voltage or insufficient current may
cause fire or electrical shock.
Ratings
Never use out of doors or in any location
where exposure to water or high humidity may occur . Never touch with w et 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 fire or electrical shock.
If anything gets inside, immediately disconnect
the power cord and contact your authorized
Roland DG Corp. dealer .
WARNING
When using an extension cord or power
strip, use one that adequately satisfies 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 fire.
Connect to ground.
This can prevent fir e or electrical shock due to
current leakage in the ev ent 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 r esult in fire,
electrical shock, or injury. Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
Never place an y flammable 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.
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 fire or
electrical shock.
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To Ensure Safe Use
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 allow to get wet.
Never make hot.
Never pull with undue force.
Never bundle, bind, or roll up.
Dust may cause fire.
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To Ensure Safe Use
Ink, cleaning fluid, and discharged fluid are flammable and toxic.
WARNING
Keep open flame a way fr om the work area.
Ink and discharged fluid are flammable.
Never store ink, cleaning fluid, or discharged fluid in any of the following locations.
➢ Any location exposed to open flame
➢ Any location where high temperature
may occur
➢ Near bleach or any other such oxidiz-
ing agent or explosive material
➢ Any location within the reach of chil-
dren
Fire may be a danger. Accidental ingestion by
children may pose a health hazard.
Never place an ink cartridge in fir e.
Ink may flow out, catch fire, and spread fire to
other nearby objects.
Never drink or sniff ink, cleaning fluid, or
discharged fluid, or allow them to come
in contact with the eyes or skin.
Doing so may be hazardous to the health.
CAUTION
Ensure adequate ventilation for the w ork
area.
Failing to perform ventilation may result in a
health hazard or danger of combustion due to
ink fumes.
Never allow an ink car tridge to be subjected to impact, and never attempt to
disassemble.
Ink may leak.
In the event of ingestion or physical distress
➢In the event of contact with the eyes, immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes. If eye irritation
continues, seek treatment by a physician.
➢In the event of contact with skin, immediately wash with soap. If irritation or inflammation occur, seek treat-
ment 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.
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To Ensure Safe Use
This machine weighs 260 kg (574 lb.). Media weighs 30 kg (67 lb.).
Danger of fire, burns, or toxic gas emissions
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 r each 260
kg (574 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.
T asks that r equire undue effort when performed
by a small number of persons may r esult in physical injury. Also , if dropped, such items ma y 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 str ength may cause physical injury.
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WARNING
Caution: high temperatures
Areas such as the dryer become hot. Exercise
caution to avoid fir e or burns.
When printing is not being performed,
remov e any loaded media or switch off the
power.
The continued application of heat at a single location may cause the release of to xic gases from
the media or pose a fire hazard.
WARNING
Never use media that cannot withstand
heat.
Doing so may degrade the media, or may result
in fire or the release of toxic gases.
To Ensure Safe Use
Warning Labels
Warning labels are affixed to make areas of danger immediately clear. The meanings of these
labels are as follo ws. Be sure to heed their warnings.
Also, never r emove the labels or allow them to become obscured.
Caution: Moving Print Heads
The print heads inside the cover move at
high speed and pose a hazard. Never insert
the hand or fingers into the gap.
Flammable
Ink and discharged fluid are flammable. Keep
awa y fr om open flame.
Ink Is Toxic
Ink and discharged fluid are toxic. Avoid
contact with the body. Use only in a wellventilated area.
Caution: High Temperature
The platen and dryer become hot. Exercise
caution to avoid fir e or burns.
Flammable
Ink and discharged fluid are flammable. Keep
awa y fr om open flame.
Ink Is Toxic
Ink and discharged fluid are toxic. Avoid
contact with the body. Use only in a wellventilated area.
Caution: Pinching Hazard
Be careful not to allow the fingers to
become pinched when loading media or
closing covers.
Caution: High Temperature
The platen and dryer become hot. Exercise
caution to avoid fir e or burns.
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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 pr endre pour prévenir les blessur es ou les dommages
sont décrites ci-dessous.
Avis sur les avertissements
Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de décès ou de blessure grave en
ATTENTION
PRUDENCE
À propos des symboles
cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.
Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de blessure ou de dommage matériel
en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l'appareil.
* Par dommage matériel, il est entendu dommage ou tout autre effet
indésirable sur la maison, tous les meubles et même les animaux
domestiques.
Le symbole attire l'attention de l'utilisateur sur les instructions importantes ou les
avertissements. Le sens précis du symbole est déterminé par le dessin à l'intérieur du triangle.
Le symbole à gauche signifie "danger d'électrocution."
Le symbole avertit l'utilisateur de ce qu'il ne doit pas faire, ce qui est interdit. La chose
spécifique à ne pas faire est indiquée par le dessin à l'intérieur du cercle. Le symbole à gauche
signifie que l'appareil ne doit jamais être démonté.
Le symbole prévient l'utilisateur sur ce qu'il doit faire. La chose spécifique à fair e est indiquée
par le dessin à l'intérieur du cercle. Le symbole à gauche signifie que le fil électrique doit être
débranché de la prise.
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Pour utiliser en toute sécurité
L'utilisation incorrecte peut causer des b lessures
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 fins
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.
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.
T ra vailler dans un endroit sombr e 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.
Utiliser uniquement des accessoires
d'origine (accessoires en option, articles
consommables, câble d'alimentation et
autres articles semblables), compatibles
avec l'appar eil.
Les articles incompatibles risquent de causer des
accidents.
Débrancher le câble d'alimentation avant
de procéder au nettoy ag e ou à l'entretien
de l'appareil, et avant d'y fixer 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.
Ne jamais tenter de démonter , de réparer
ou de modifier l'appareil.
Le non-respect de cette consigne risque de
provoquer un incendie, un choc électrique ou
des blessures. Confier les réparations à un
technicien ayant la formation requise.
Attention : outil de coupe.
Cet appareil contient un outil interne. Pour
éviter les blessures, manipuler l'outil avec soin.
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Pour utiliser en toute sécurité
Risque de décharge ou de choc électrique,
d'électrocution ou d'incendie
ATTENTION
Brancher à une prise électrique conforme
aux caractéristiques de cet appareil (tension, fréquence et courant).
Une tension incorrecte ou un courant insuffisant
peuvent causer un incendie ou un choc
électrique.
Caractéristiques
Ne jamais utiliser à l'extérieur ni à un
endroit où l'appareil risque d'êtr e e xposé
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'a ppareil aux
déversements de liquides.
L'insertion d'objets comme des pièces de
monnaie ou des allumettes, ou le déversement
de liquides dans les orifices de ventilation
peuvent causer un incendie ou un choc
électrique. Si un objet ou du liquide s'infiltre dans
l'appareil, débrancher immédiatement le câble
d'alimentation et communiquer avec le
représentant Roland DG Corp. autorisé.
ATTENTION
Manipuler le câble d'alimentation, la fiche
et la prise électrique correctement et a vec
soin.
Ne jamais utiliser un article endommagé, car cela
pourrait causer un incendie ou un choc
électrique.
Si une rallonge ou une bande
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 fiche
soit facile d'accès en tout temps.
Ainsi, l'appareil pourra être débranché
rapidement en cas d'urgence. Installer l'a ppareil
près d'une prise électrique. En outre, prévoir
suffisamment 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 r eprésentant Roland DG
Corp. Autorisé.
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Ne jamais placer d'objet inflammable à
proximité de l'appar eil. Ne jamais utiliser
de produit inflammable en aérosol à
proximité de l'appar eil. Ne jamais utiliser
l'appareil dans un endroit où des gaz
peuvent s'accumuler.
Une combustion ou une explosion pourraient
se produire.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité
Remarques importantes à propos du câble d'alimentation, de la fiche et de la prise électrique
Ne jamais déposer aucun objet sur le câble, sur la fiche
ou sur la prise car cela risque de les endommager.
Ne jamais plier ni tordre le câble avec une
force excessive.
Ne jamais laisser l'eau toucher le câble, la
fiche ou la prise.
Ne jamais chauffer le câble, la fiche ou la
prise.
Ne jamais tirer sur le câble ou la fiche avec
une force excessive.
Ne jamais plier ni enrouler le câble.
La poussière peut causer un incendie.
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L'encre, les liquides nettoyants et les liquides
usées sont inflammables et to xiques
ATTENTION
Ne pas approcher une flamme nue de
l'espace de travail.
L'encre et les liquides usés sont inflammables.
Ne jamais entreposer d'encre, de liquide
de nettoyag e ou des liquides usés dans les
endroits suivants :
➢ un endroit exposé à une flamme n ue;
➢ un endroit où il y a risque de
température 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 jamais incinérer une cartouche
d'encre.
De l'encre pourrait couler , s'enflammer 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.
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.
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En cas d'ingestion ou de trouble physique
➢En cas de contact avec les y eux : 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’ir ritation ou d’inflammation
de la peau : consulter un médecin.
➢En cas d'ingestion : ne pas prov oquer le vomissement et demander immédiatement l'aide d'un médecin. Pr ovoquer
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.
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité
Le poids de cet appareil est de 260 kg (574 lb.)
Le poids du support est de 30 kg (67 lb.)
Risque d'incendie, de brûlures ou d'émissions de gaz to xiq
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
260 kg (574 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
S'assurer de verr ouiller 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
renv erseront 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.
ATTENTION
Attention : températures élevées.
Les zones comme le séchoir chauffent. Faire
preuve de prudence pour éviter un incendie ou
des brûlures.
Quand aucun travail d'impression n'est en
cours, retir er tout support de l'appareil ou
couper l'alimentation électrique.
L'application continue de chaleur à un point
unique peut causer l'émission de gaz toxiques
ou créer un risque d'incendie.
ATTENTION
Ne jamais utiliser un support qui ne peut
pas supporter la chaleur .
L'utilisation d'un support qui ne supporte pas la
chaleur peut détériorer le support, créer un risque d'incendie ou causer l'émission de gaz
toxiques.
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Vignettes d'avertissement
Des vignettes d'avertissement sont apposées pour qu'il soit facile de repérer les zones
dangereuses. La signification des vignettes est donnée ci-dessous. Respecter les a vertissements.
Ne jamais retirer les vignettes et ne pas les laisser s'encrasser.
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.
Inflammable
L'encre et les liquides usés sont
inflammables. Les garder loin de toute
flamme nue.
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.
Attention : Risque de pincement
Faire attention de ne pas coincer les doigts
pendant le chargement du support ou lors
de la fermeture du couvercle.
Inflammable
L'encre et les liquides usés sont
inflammables. Les garder loin de toute
flamme nue.
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.
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 : Température élevée
La platine et la surface de séchage chauffent.
Être prudent pour éviter un incendie ou des
brûlures.
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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 ne ver subject the machine to impact or excessive force.
➢Never needlessly put your hand or fingers 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 specified temperature and relative humidity.
➢Install in a quiet, stable location offering good operating conditions.
The print heads are delicate.
➢Never needlessly touch or allow media to scrape them. Failure to handle with care may cause damage.
➢The print heads may be damaged if allowed to dry out. The machine prevents desiccation automatically, but
improper operation ma y render this feature inoperative. Operate properly, as specified in this manual.
➢Never allow the machine to stand with an ink cartridge remov ed. 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 re-
placement depending on use.
This machine becomes hot.
➢Never cover the ventilation holes with cloth, tape, or anything else.
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Important Notes on Handling and Use
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 refill the ink.
➢If ink gets on your hands or clothing, wash it off as soon as possible. Removal may become difficult if allowed
to stand.
Storage
➢Store unopened in a well-ventilated location at a temperature of 20 to 40˚C (68 to 104˚F).
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Chapter 1
Intr oduction
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1-1 F eatur es of the Machine
What Is the XC-540?
The XC-540 is a large-format printer equipped with a cutting feature and combining high speed with high print quality.
Not only can it be used either solely for printing or solely for cutting, but it can also perform printing and cutting
consecutively. Also, using the crop-mark feature enables you to cut media that has expanded or contracted due to
dryer heat, and lets you remove media after printing, then load it again and perform cutting, positioning it accur ately.
Higher weatherability is achieved through the use of ECO-SOL MAX inks.
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 output
data to the machine from anywhere on the network.
Built-in Drying Systems
This machine has a built-in print heater and preheater to improve ink adhesion and speed up drying. It also has a
drying heater to speed up drying of the media after printing. This enhances productivity by enabling support for more
types of media.
Includes a Media Take-up System
T o accommodate printing of length y media, the machine includes a media take-up system. This is capable of taking up
media automatically during printing. T his makes possible unattended oper ation at night and efficient output of length y
media.
Includes a Software Raster Image Processor (RIP)
The software RIP included with the mac hine lets you use y our computer to perform raster image processing for output
data such as PostScript files exported from a program, and output the data to the machine.
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1-2 Part Names and Functions
Printer Unit and Dryer
Front cover
Be sure to close this when
you perform output.
Maintenance cover
You remove this when you perform cleaning of the print heads.
Main power switch
Loading lever
You operate this when you
load media.
Dryer
This heats the media to hasten
ink-drying.
Link indicator
These LEDs indicate the network-connection status. T he green link LED lights up when connected
reliably . While receiving data, the yellow status
LED flashes.
Operation panel
You use this to perform
various operations.
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P . 25, "Operation Panel"
Po wer -cor d connector
This supplies power
to the printer.
Cartridge slots
There are where ink cartridges
are installed.
Ink-cartridge tray
Drain bottle
This collects drained ink and
other such fluids.
Ethernet connector
This is used to connect the
printer to a network.
Brake
This helps to ensure
stable media feed.
ShaftStopper
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1-2 Part Names and Functions
Pinch rollers
These clamp the media when
the loading lever is pulled back
toward you.
Grit rollers
These rollers feed out media
toward the front of the machine.
Blade protection
This protects the tip of the
blade during cutting.
Knife guide
The separating knife passes
through this when you perform
media cutoff.
Platen
This is the path over which the media passes. A suction fan that keeps
the media from coming loose and a
preheater and print heater that help
fix the ink are built in.
Cutting carriage
The blade and the separating
knife are inside here.
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.
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Operation Panel
TEST PRINT key
Holding this down for one
second or longer performs
a printing test.
CLEANING key
You use this to perform
cleaning of the print
heads.
Display screen
This displays various setting menus and other information.
1-2 Part Names and Functions
BUSY light
This lights up during output and other such operations.
BASE POINT key
You use this when you
want to set the output-start
location. This lights up
when the setting has been
made.
SETUP key
You press this when you
load media. This lights up
when media is loaded and
the machine is ready to
perform output.
PAUSE key
This pauses output.
TEST CUT key
Holding this down for one
second or longer performs
a cutting test.
CUT CONFIG key
This displays the menu for
setting the conditions for
cutting.
MENU key
You press this to enter the
menus for various settings.
ENTER key
Y ou use this for suc h tasks
as enabling setting values.
Cursor keys
Y ou use these to select settings for menu items, to
move the media, and for
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
HEATER CONFIG key
SHEET CUT key
SHEET CUT key
Holding this down for one
second or longer cuts off
media.
Sub power switch
This switches the printer
on and off. (To switch the
printer off, you hold down
the switch for one second
or longer.) This flashes
slowly when the machine
is in the sleep mode.
HEATER CONFIG
key
Y ou press this to make the
temperature setting for the
media heating system.
This flashes during warmup, then remains steadily
lighted when the preset
temperature is reached.
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1-2 Part Names and Functions
Media T ake-up System
AUTO switch
This makes the direction of rotation
for take-up during printing change
automatically.
MANUAL switch
You use this when you want to
operate the take-up unit manually .
Take-up cable
This is connected to the
printer.
Dancer roller
This maintains uniform tension
for media.
Take-up unit
This takes up media.
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Chapter 2
Oper ation
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2-1 Switching the Power On and Off
Switching the Power On and Off
This machine has a main power switch and a sub power switch. Switch on both to use the machine.
Whenever output is finished, switch off the sub power. Also, raise the loading lever.
Leave the main power switch
☞ P. 78, "Alarm Feature"
➀ on at all times, never switching it off. Leaving it on activates the alarm feature.
WARNING
When output is not being performed, remove any loaded media or switch off the
power.
The continued application of heat at a single location ma y cause the release of to xic gases
from the media or pose a fire hazard.
➁ Sub power switch➀ Main power switch
Be sure to leave
switched on at all times.
Rear of the printer Front of the printer
Turn this switch on after
closing the front cover. To turn
it off, hold down the switch for
one second or longer.
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Flip the loading lever down
to the rear when not in use.
Important Note on Switching Off the Power
Never switch off the main power or unplug the power
cord suddenly while operation is in progress. Doing so
may damage the print heads. Be sure to first switch off
the sub power.
If the main power is accidentally switched off, immediately turn the power back on.
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