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USER'S MANUAL
Thank you very much for purchasing this product.
➢ T o ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product's performance, please be
sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location.
➢ Unauthorized copying or transferral of this manual, in whole or in part, is prohibited. ➢ The contents of this document and the specifications of this product are subject to c hange without
notice.
➢ The documentation and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible. If you
➢ Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may
occur through use of this product, regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product.
➢ Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may
occur with respect to any article made using this product.
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For the USA
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.
For Canada
CLASS A NOTICE
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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. RELEVANT DIRECTIVE : EC LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE (73/23/EEC)
EC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE (89/336/EEC)
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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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Contens
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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Copyright © 2006 Roland DG Corporation
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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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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. ☞
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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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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2-1 Switching the Power On and Off
The Power-saving Feature
This machine is pro vided with a power -sa ving feature that switc hes to a low-power "sleep mode" w hen a fixed interval passes with no operation. The factory default for the time after which the machine switches to the sleep mode is 30 minutes. You can change the setting for the time of the shift to the sleep mode. You can also switch off the power -sa ving feature.
☞ P. 92, "Setting the Interval until Activation of the Sleep Mode," p. 92, "Deactivating the Sleep Mode"
When the machine is in the sleep mode, the POWER light flashes slowly. Using the operation panel or performing operations such as sending output data from the computer (when media is loaded) restores the mac hine to its normal mode.
To reduce power consumption and prevent problems such as overheating, we recommend leaving the power-saving feature on and setting the activation time for the sleep mode to 30 minutes or less.
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2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media
How to Load Media
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
1.
Load the media onto the roll shaft.
Load roll media correctly.
Otherwise the media may fall and cause injury.
Roll media weighs about 30 kg (67 lb.). To avoid injury, handle with care.
Never load media that weighs more than 30 kg (67 lb.).
The machine may fail to withstand the weight and tip over or cause the media to fall.
➊
Attach the media flanges to the roll media.
➋
Open the front cover. Move the media clamps to the sides.
Front cover
Media clampMedia clamp
Press in to fit on securely.
Place the roll media on the shafts.
➌
Make sure the brake is engaged when you do this.
Roll media
Shaft
Match to the inner diameter of the roll­media core.
Brake
Media flange
2 in.
3 in.
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➍
Pass the media between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers, bringing the end of the media as far as the platen.
Media
Grit rollerPinch roller
2.
Align the media.
Position so that both edges of the media are aligned above the grit rollers, and move the pinch
➊
rollers to position them above the grit rollers.
Move the entire roll media to perform positioning. The pinch rollers cannot be lo wered at any position other than abo ve the grit rollers. You can vary the number of middle pinch rollers used according to the width and composition of the media. Increasing the number used makes media feed correspondingly more stable.
Grit-roller position
For the middle pinch rollers, choose positions that are as evenly spaced as possible with respect to the width of the media.
Position the left and right pinch rollers over the edges of the media.
Be sure to place the right edge of the media on this grit roller.
Symbols are present to serve as guides for positioning the grit rollers.
Rear
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Secure the stoppers in place in alignment with the width of the media.
➋
The stoppers number four in total. Tighten all screws.
Roll media
Stopper
Important
Make sure the media flanges are straight. Correct media feed is impossible if either of the media flanges is at an angle.
Stopper
Tighten the screws to secure in place.
OK Not OK
3.
Load the media so that it is without slack.
➊
Pull out the media.
Hold the media at the center and pull it out, being sure to keep it straight. Make sure all areas of the media are taut.
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OK Not OK
Pull back the loading lever to secure the media in place.
Loading lever
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4.
Install the media clamps and close the front cover .
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➊
Media clamp Media clamp
➋
Install the media clamps.
The media clamps have distinct left and right sides. Install them as shown in the figure.
Line up the hole with the end of the media
Close the front cover.
Front cover
➌
➍
Important Note When Using the Media Clamps
Insert the media clamps firmly all the way until they engage with an audible clic k, and make sure they will not come loose. Incorrect mounting may cause the media to catch or snag and make correct printing impossible, or ma y lead to malfunction or poor output quality.
SETUP SHEET ROLL
Press .
Use to select "ROLL." Press
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Position the pinch rollers over the grit r ollers.
If the following message appears when you close the front cov er , open the front co ver and chec k the positioning of the pinch rollers. These must be placed over the grit rollers.
PINCHROLL ERROR INVALID *** POS
OK Not OK
Placement of the Pinch Rollers
Position the pinch rollers at locations that are not overly close to the edges of the media.
About 10 mm
Remove when not using r oll media.
If roll media is allowed to stand unused in a loaded state for an extended period, the media may sag. This can cause poor output quality and motor errors, so be sure to remove and properly store such media when not in use.
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How to Cut Off Media
Procedure
2-2 Loading and Cutting Off Media
➊
Media clamp
➋
Front cover
Make sure lights up.
➌
➍
Open the front cover. Detach the media clamps.
Close the front cover.
Hold down for one second or longer.
The media is cut off at a location referenced to the present tool position.
Cut-off Operations
Before you perform cutoff, be sure to detach the media clamps.
Performing cutoff with the media clamps remaining attached may cause the operation to be interrupted due to detec­tion of the media clamps.
When you're performing cutoff, never use to pull the media back.
Unless the end of the media has been pulled out to a location to the front of the platen, cutoff may not be performed smoothly .
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2-3 Settings for the Media Heating System
What Is the Media Heating System?
This machine is equipped with a media heating system that warms the media. You use this mainly to improve ink adhesion and dry the ink. You can adjust the temperature settings to match the type of media and the printing speed.
Preheater
This device warms the media before printing.
Print heater
This device is used mainly to improve ink adhesion.
Dryer
You use this to warm the media after printing and speed up ink-drying.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Caution: high temperatures
The platen and dryer become hot. Exercise caution to avoid fire or burns.
Remove any loaded media or switch off the sub power when printing is not being performed.
The continued application of heat at a single location may cause fire or produce toxic gases.
Never use media that cannot withstand the heat.
Doing so may result in fire or the release of toxic gases, or may degrade the media.
Never use the platen or dryer for any purpose for which they are not intended, such as to dry clothing.
Doing so may cause ov erheating, resulting in fire or accident.
Making the Temperature Setting for the Media Heating System
Procedure
PRE 35 PRINT 35
➊
DRY 50
DRYER 50
➋
5050
Press . The present temperature is displayed.
Press a second time. Use
to select the unit.
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DRYER 50
➌
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➍
SETUP SHEET ROLL
By default, simply switching on the power does not make the machine warm up to the preset temperature. Pressing
to make the light come on makes the system warm up to the preset temperature.
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Use to make the setting. Press
to enable the setting.
Press . Press
to go back to the original screen.
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General Guide for the Preset Temperatures
The optimal temperature for the media heating system varies according to such factors as the type of media and differences in the print mode. Use the following as a general guide and adjust accordingly.
General Guide for Adjustment
Preheater
Set this to a temperature that is the same as or lower than the temperature of the print heater. You use the preheater mainly to heat media gradually. This is because media becomes more likely to shrink or wrinkle if heated suddenly.
Print heater
You use this mainly to improve ink adhesion and inhibit smudging. If the ink forms lumps or smudges, raise the temperature. Note, however, that a temperature that is too high may degrade the media or cause it to wrinkle.
Dryer
When ink drying is poor, raise the temperature. Note, however, that a temperature that is too high may degrade the media or cause it to wrinkle.
The relationship between the print mode and temperature
If smudging or poor drying occur even after raising the temperature, try using a print mode offering higher image quality. Conversely, when you want to use a faster print mode, raise the temperature.
Amount of ink
When you change the amount of ink using the settings for your software RIP, adjusting this may yield better results. If problems such as smudging persist even after raising the temperature, try reducing the amount of ink.
Use at an ambient temperature of 20 to 32ºC (68 to 90ºF).
If the machine is used at an ambient temperature lower than 20ºC (68ºF), then depending on the type or width of the media, wrinkling or temperature-caused unevenness may occur. To obtain stable printing results, the machine should be used at an ambient temperature of 20 to 32ºC (68 to 90ºF).
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2-3 Settings of the Media Heating System
Examples of Preset Temperatures
Media
Type: Scrim banner (PVC) Thickness: 300 to 400 µm (12 to 16 mil)
Type: Marking film (PVC, with adhesive) Thickness: 60 to 100 µm (2.5 to 4 mil, not including backing paper)
Temperature
Preheater: 40˚C (104˚F) Print heater: 40˚C (104˚F) Dryer: 50˚C (122˚F)
Preheater: 35˚C (90˚F) Print heater: 35˚C (90˚F) Dryer: 50˚C (122˚F)
➢These are only rough estimates. Make adjustments to match the media you're using. ➢Using the media heating system does not necessarily make it possible to apply ink to every kind of media. Be
sure to test in advance.
➢Results may vary greatly depending on the print mode and other factors. Make settings suited to the media. ➢When suggested settings for temperature, print mode, and other values are given, use the suggested settings.
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2-4 Starting Output
Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer
When you have finished loading media and making the temperature settings for the heating devices, then follow the steps below. This procedure enables the machine to receive data from the computer and perform output. Note, however, that when you want to perform only cutting, operation that differs from the following procedure is required.
☞ P. 46, "To Perform Cutting"
Procedure
Close the front cover.
➊
Press (making the light come on).
➋
Wait until stops flashing and stays steadily lit.
➌
Make sure y ou are at the top menu.
➍
If you are not at the top menu, press , then press .
Top screen
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Steadily lighted
SET UP
Flashing
➔
Steadily lighted
HEATER CONFIG
Output Is Not Possible in These Situations
➢The machine does not run when the front cover is open. Also, never open it when output is in progress. Doing so
interrupts output.
➢ Data from the computer is not accepted when ➢ Printing does not start until lights up.
➢ Data from the computer is not accepted when you are not at the top menu.
is dark.
Points Which Must Be Observed
➢ Be sure to set the media clamps during printing. Otherwise the edges of the media may w arp and catch on the print
heads.
➢ During output, never touch the media that's already been discharged. Doing so may obstruct media feed or cause
the media to rub against the heads, which may result in a paper jam or damage to the heads.
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2-4 Starting Output
Printing Tests and Cleaning
We recommend performing a printing test to check for problems such as dot drop-out before you carry out actual printing. If problems such as dot drop-out are found, clean the print heads.
How to Perform a Printing Test
Printing test
Hold down for one second or longer.
ABC
Dot drop-out
Holding down for one second or longer prints a test pattern.
You can print the test pattern where you want by using
to move the cutting carriage, then pressing during movement, but be sure to close it before you press
.
. T he front cover ma y be left open
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2-4 Starting Output
How to Perform Cleaning
When a printing test reveals dot drop-out or the like, perform cleaning for just the group of heads that is incapable of correct printing. Compared with performing cleaning for all heads, this can reduce the amount of ink consumed.
Procedure
➊
➋
➌
CLEANING NORMAL CL.
NORMAL CL. A B C
NORMAL CL. A C
Press .
Press .
ABC
Group A Group B Group C
Test print
Use to choose the group of heads that is not to be cleaned. Use
to get rid of the group display. Repeat this procedure to display the groups of only the heads that require cleaning.
Of groups A through C, cleaning is performed only for the groups displayed.
➍
➎
➏
☞ P. 66, "When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective"
When you want to clean all heads simultaneously
Hold down for one second or longer. Cleaning for all heads starts automatically.
CLEANING... >>
NORMAL CL. A C
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SETUP SHEET ROLL
Perform a printing test again to make sure the dot drop-out has been corrected.
If the problem persists, try performing cleaning a second time. If the problem doesn't go away even after performing cleaning two or three times, then try cleaning using a different method.
Press . Cleaning starts.
When it finishes, the screen shown in the figure appears again.
Press . Press
to go back to the original screen.
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2-5 If Ink Runs Out
Checking for Remaining Ink
Procedure
MENU
➊
INK REMAINING
1 2 3 4
➋
5 6 7 8
➌
9 10 11 12
➍
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SETUP SHEET ROLL
Press . Press
Press .
Press .
Press . Press
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12
several times.
to go back to the original screen.
Amount of ink remaining
Much
Little
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The display sho ws an approximate guide to the amount of remaining ink, w hic h may differ somewhat from the actual amount remaining. Also, the displayed information may differ greatly from the actual amount remaining if you insert a partly used ink cartridge or change cartridges while the power is off.
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If Ink Runs Out
When ink runs out, a warning beep sounds and printing pauses (unless the default settings have been changed). Pull out the empty cartridge and insert a new one. Printing resumes.
Procedure
➊
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
➋
Pull out the empty cartridge and immediately insert the new one.
➌
The slot number for the empty cartridge flashes.
Gently shake the new cartridge.
Replace with an item of identical type and color .
➢ K eep the labeled side face up. ➢ Insert and remove slowly, one at a time. ➢ Insert firmly, as far as it will go.
Important Notes on Replacing Cartridges
➢ Be sure to replace with an item of identical type. Never mix items of different types. ➢ Never allow the machine to stand with an ink cartridge removed. The print heads may become clogged. ➢ Never insert or remove a partially used ink cartridge. ➢ Never remove an ink cartridge suddenly while the printer is in operation. ➢ When printing is paused, the coloring at the seam may be altered when printing r esumes. Before you perform
lengthy printing, check the amount of ink remaining in the ink cartridges.
WARNING
Never store ink, maintenance fluid, or discharged fluid in any of the following loca­tions.
➢ Any location exposed to open flame ➢ Any location where high temperatur e 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.
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3-1 Performing Cutting
To Perform Cutting
To perform cutting, carry out the procedure described below.
CAUTION
Procedure
➊
➋
Be sure to carry out the operation according to the procedure described.
Otherwise a motor error ma y occur or the r oll may fall because the media is pulled with excessive force.
Detach the media clamps.
Media clampMedia clamp
When you're performing cutting only, then if you're cutting roll media, allow the media to hang down from the rear of the machine.
Turn the media flanges by hand to pull out the necessary length from the roll.
Important Notes on Cutting
➢Never use the media clamps. Using them may cause malfunction. ➢If you're using the [PREFEED] feature, the media is automatically fed out and taken up again before cutting is
performed. This makes it unnecessary to run out media to the rear of the machine before the operation.
☞ P.93, "Preventing Pulling of the Media with Undue Force When Performing Cutting Only"
➢When you're performing cutting, move the dancer roller towar d the rear, or detach it. Otherwise media pulled
out to the front during lengthy output may interfere with the dancer roller, which may affect output quality.
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3-1 Performing Cutting
Performing a Cutting Test
For high-quality cutting, then before you perform actual cutting, we recommend carrying out a cutting test to check the cutting quality for the media. Before carrying out a cutting test, detach the media clamps.
Performing a Cutting Test
Rectangle
Circle
Hold down for one second or longer to per­form a cutting test. You can perform the cutting test at any location you want by using move the cutting carriage. The front cover may be left open during movement, but be sure to close it before you press
.
to
Peel off the cut shapes to verify the cutting quality, and mak e the setteing for blade f or ce. For information on how to make the setting, refer to the next section.
Making the Setting for Blade F orce
Procedure
➊
➋
Pressing enters the cutting configuration menu. You can also make the settings for other cutting conditions in addition to the blade force. Refer to the following pages.
☞ P. 98, "Fine-tuning the Cutting Conditions"
When you're finished making all the settings, send cutting data from the computer.
☞ P. 39, "Getting Ready to Receive Data from a Computer"
FORCE 50gf
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SETUP SHEET ROLL
50gf
Press . Use
to enter the value. Press to finish making the setting, and go back to the original
screen.
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3-2
Performing Printing Followed Immediately by Cutting
Performing Printing Followed Immediately by Cutting
Y ou can perform printing and cutting at the same time. When y ou send data that contains information for both printing and cutting, then after the printing has finished, the cutting operation starts.
Important
Set [AUTO ENV. MATCH] to "ENABLE"
☞ P. 84, "Making the Setting for Automatic Adjustment of the Printer to the Operating Environment "
Before you start cutting, allow the media to dry thoroughly . If the media is not dry enough, the pinch r ollers or the blade may smudge the printed surface during cutting. Drying time may vary according to the type of media or the settings of the media heating system. Use your software RIP to mak e the setting for the drying time. For information on how to make the setting, refer to the documentation for the software RIP you're using.
☞ P. 36, "Settings for the Media Heating System"
If the lines for printing and for cutting do not match up, alignment for printing and cutting is required.
☞ P. 104, "Correcting Misalignment of the Printing and Cutting Positions During Printing Followed Immediately by Cutting"
Depending on the type of media and the temperature of the media heating system, expansion or contraction of the media may cause the positions for printing and cutting to become misaligned. If this happens, use the crop­mark feature to perform alignment for printing and cutting automatically.
☞ P. 49, "Cutting Using the Crop-mark Feature"
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How to Use the Crop-mark Feature
The crop-mark feature is used for aligning printing and cutting. When you're printing with crop marks in one of the following cases, you can perform automatic alignment with detection of the printed crop marks when you perform cutting.
➢When you're cutting media that ma y ha v e expanded or shrunk during printing due to the heat of the dryer or
the like
➢When you remove printed media and then reload it and perform cutting (such as when you perform cutting
after laminating the media)
Important Notes When Performing Printing Followed Immediately by Cutting
➢When you're performing cutting, switching off the media heating system and allowing the temperature to cool
before performing cutting can yield r esults that are more stable.
☞ P. 110, "Switching Off the Preheater, Print Heater, or Dryer"
➢The end of the cap for the blade holder may scra pe or damage the printed surface. If this happens, increase the
amount of blade extension.
☞ P. 99, "Accurately Adjusting the Cutting-in Amount"
Printing with Crop Marks
Use your software RIP to make the settings for printing crop marks. F or information on ho w to make the settings, refer to the documentation for the software RIP you're using. Alignment marks and symbols drawn using a graphics progr am cannot be used as crop marks.
The crop marks are printed as shown in the figure.
Crop mark (Align point 3)
Crop mark (Align point 1)
Crop mark (Align point 2)
Crop mark (Base point)
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Media Sizes Allowing Automatic Crop Mark Detection When Reloading the Media
When you're cutting off media printed with crop marks, reloading it, and performing automatic crop-mark detection, set a margin of at least 90 millimeters before the next print-start position. For other margins, refer to the figure below. You can set the margin value with the software RIP you're using. For information on how to make the setting, refer to the documentation for the software RIP you're using.
Crop marks
90 mm (3-9/16 in.)
1.5 mm (about 0.06 in.) 1.5 mm (about 0.06 in.)
or more
22.5 mm (0.89 in.)
The actual size where output is possible
22.5 mm (0.89 in.)
80 mm (3-3/16 in.) or more
Pinch rollers
Where to cut the media off
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Performing Cutting with Automatic Crop-mark Detection
When you make the setting for detecting crop marks when sending cutting data from the computer, alignment is performed with the presence or absence of crop marks determined automatically . F or information on how to make the
settings, refer to the documentation for the software RIP you're using.
When the media has been removed, follow the steps below to reload it.
Procedure
➊
Send the cutting data.
➋
Alignment is performed automatically, then cutting starts.
Crop mark
Blade protection
5 degrees
5 degrees
If Automatic Alignment Cannot Be Performed
Load the media.
Angle by no more than 5 degrees. Otherwise alignment becomes impos­sible.
If the machine fails to detect the crop marks, the screen shown in the figure appears and operation stops.
CROPMARK ERROR NOT FOUND
If this happens, press , then take action as follows.
Reload the media, then send the data again.
➊
If this does not resolve the pr oblem, then perform alignment manually.
➋
☞ P. 52, "Aligning Manually and Cutting"
If the crop marks cannot be detected easily because of the effects of media warping or the like, then perform alignment manually.
When you want to perform automatic alignment with length y media, we recommend performing output with the data separated into sizes that are as short as possible. With large sizes, error due to w arping and the like increases, making smooth detection impossible.
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To Stop Detection
CANCEL CROPMARK
➊
DETECTION?
Press .
➋
Detection is stopped.
Press .
Aligning Manually and Cutting
Depending on the type of media, it may not be possible to detect crop marks automatically. When crop marks cannot be detected automatically, you perform alignment manually.
1.
Set the base point.
➊
Use to align the center of the blade with the location shown in the figure.
W 1200 mm
➋
B
2.
Set the align points.
➊
SETTING
➋
ALIGN POINT 1
W 1200 mm
➌
B1
This indicates that the base point and align point 1 have been set.
Press .
Use to align the center of the blade with the location shown in the figure.
Hold down for one second or longer.
The number of the align point you set is automatically determined.
Press .
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Repeat steps ➊ through ➌ to specify other align points as required.
➍
Send the cutting data and perform cutting.
➎
About Align Points
The numbers for align points are determined with reference to the location of the base point. You cannot set an align point unless you specify a base point. Redoing the setting for the base point clears any align points that ha ve been set.
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4-1 The Take-up System
Featur es of the Take-up System
Using the take-up unit lets you perform printing while the media is taken up automatically. This makes possible unattended operation at night and efficient output of lengthy media.
Operating Conditions for the Take-up System
Never Use When Performing Cutting
Never use the take-up unit when you're performing cutting operations. Use is possible only when performing printing.
Settings Related to Media Feed
When using the take-up unit, avoid media tak e-up operations using . Operations that pull the media with undue force, such as unsuitable take-up by the take-up unit, can cause printing to stop or result in misalignment of the printing position. When you're using the tak e-up system, be sure to make settings as described below.
➢When loading and setting up media, set the [SETUP SHEET] menu item to "TU." ➢When feeding out media toward the front of the machine by pressing , be sure to set the base point. ➢Set the [PREFEED] setting-menu item to "DISABLE."
Important Notes About Automatic Media-cutoff Functions
Never cut off the media while take-up is in progress. Take-up quits as soon as the media is cut off. Be especially careful when you're printing more than one page. The setting for turning off automatic cutoff is made on the computer.
Margin Settings
If you can set the margins on the computer, set them each to 40 millimeters or more.
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How to Take Up Media
1.
Pass the media thr ough the printer.
➊
Load the roll media.
➋
☞ P. 30, "How to Load Media"
➌
Move the dancer roller to war d the rear.
Dancer roller
Pull back the loading lever to secure the media in place.
Loading lever
2.
Fasten the media to the paper tube.
For information on how to attach the paper tube, refer to the Setup Guide.
➊
➋
SETUP SHEET TU
LOAD SHEET TO TAKE-UP
Use to select "TU." Press
Press to adjust the length of the media to be pulled out.
Y ou can adjust the length of the media in 10-millimeter steps b y pressing . (To pull out media continuously, hold down the key. )
.
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Fasten the media in place with tape at three locations (the center and both edges) so that the
➌
media is not at an angle.
Take-up with outward curl
Fasten first.
Paper tube
Take-up with inward curl
Fasten first.
Paper tube Adhesive tape
Press .
➍
The media is fed out to the front.
TILT DANCER
➎
ROLLER TO FRONT
Adhesive tape (3 places)
(3 places)
Pull the dancer roller back toward y ou.
Make sure the media is stretched taut, and press .
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3.
Make the settings for the take-up unit.
4-2 Using the Take-up System
➊
CHECK TAKE-UP SETTING
Take-up with outward curl
Ensure there is no slack.
Take-up with inward curl
Ensure there is no slack.
Make the setting for the AUTO switch on the take-up unit.
When you begin take-up, take care to ensure that the end of the media does not become rolled or creased.
Press .
➋
➌
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Making the setting is complete when this screen appears.
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4-2 Using the Take-up System
How to Operate the MANUAL Switch on the Take-up Unit
You can take up media by using the MANUAL switch.
Take-up with inward curl
Take-up with outward curl
How to Remove Taken-up Media
CAUTION
Removing T aken-up Media
➊
Cut off the media.
☞ P. 35, "How to Cut Off Media"
Removal of taken-up roll media from the unit is a task which must be carried out by two or more persons.
Injury may result if attempted by one person without assistance.
Support the paper tube to
➋
prevent it from falling.
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Loosen the retaining
➌
screw and move the arm.
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Detach the paper tube
➍
from the flanges.
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5-1 Daily Car e and Maintenance
Disposing of Discharged Ink
The drain bottle collects discharged fluid. Dispose of collected material before the bottle becomes full. The message shown in the figure appears when a certain amount of discharged fluid has collected in the bottle. Follow the proce­dure below to discard the discharged fluid.
CHECK DRAIN BOTTLE
Resetting the discharged-fluid counter after disposal makes the message shown in the figure disappear.
Press .
1.
Choose the "DRAIN BOTTLE" menu item.
MENU
➊
SUB MENU
➋
SUB MENU MAINTENANCE
➌
MAINTENANCE DRAIN BOTTLE
EMPTY
➍
DRAIN BOTTLE
2.
Empty the bottle by discarding the discharged fluid.
CAUTION
Before you detach the drain bottle, be sur e to wait for the screen to displa y "EMPTY DRAIN BOTTLE."
Failing to follow this procedure may cause discharged fluid to flow out of the tube and spill, soiling your hands or the floor.
Press . Press
several times.
Press . Press
.
Press . Press
.
Press . Preparations are complete when this screen appears.
Upper limit
Discard before this is reached.
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3.
Attach the emptied bottle and reset the discharged-fluid count.
➊
➋
➌
Dispose of discharged fluid properly, in accordance with the laws in effect in your locale. Discharged fluid is flammable and contains toxic ingredients. Never attempt to incinerate discharged fluid or discard it with ordinary trash. Also, do not dispose of it in sewer systems, rivers, or str eams. Doing so may hav e an adverse impact on the environment.
RESET DRAIN COUNTER
MAINTENANCE DRAIN BOTTLE
W 1346mm
SETUP SHEET ROLL
WARNING
CAUTION
Never place discharged fluid near open flame.
Doing so may cause fire.
To store discharged fluid temporarily, place it in the included drain bottle or in a durable sealed container such as a metal can or polyeth ylene tank, and cap tightly .
Any spillage or vapor leakage make cause fire, odor, or physical distress.
Press .
Press a second time.
Press . Press
to go back to
the original screen.
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Cleaning
Pinch rollers
Periodically wipe away any grime. Fail­ure to clean properly may result in the transfer of grime to the surface of media.
Grit rollers
Remove buildup of media and other ma­terial using a brush. Never use a metal brush.
Wipe away any buildup of ink or grime on the media path.
WARNING
Never use gasoline, alcohol, thinner, or any other flammable material.
Doing so may cause fire.
CAUTION
Before attempting cleaning, switch off the sub power and wait until the platen and dryer cool (appro ximately 30 min utes).
Sudden movement of the machine ma y cause injury , or hot components may cause burns.
➢ This machine is a precision device, and is sensitive to dust and dirt. Perform cleaning on a daily basis. ➢ Clean by wiping with a cloth moistened by neutral detergent diluted with water then wrung dry. ➢ Never attempt to oil or lubricate the machine.
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Care and Maintenance of the Print Heads
Daily Care and Maintenance
Perform maintenance using the machine's head cleaning feature.
☞ P. 40, "Printing Tests and Cleaning," p .66, "When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective"
Periodic Care and Maintenance
Periodic care is essential to ensuring optimal printing at all times. Based on y our frequency of use, periodically clean the heads using a cleaning kit.
☞ P. 68, "Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit"
Note: The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of replacement depending on use. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
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5-2 When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective
Performing More Powerful Cleaning
When the problems such as dot drop-out are not cleared up by the "normal cleaning," try the more forceful "medium cleaning" or the even more forceful "powerful cleaning." Note, however, that this consumes more ink than "normal cleaning," and too-frequent use may damage the print heads themselves. Avoid using it more than necessary. In the same way as for normal cleaning, choose and clean only the group of a head that are incapable of correct printing.
1.
Choose "medium cleaning" or "powerful cleaning."
CLEANING MEDIUM CL.
2.
Specify the head group to clean.
MEDIUM CL.
➊
A B C
MEDIUM CL.
➋
A C
Press . Press
Press .
Use to choose the group of heads that is not to be cleaned. Use Repeat this procedure to display the groups of only the heads that require cleaning.
Of groups A through C, cleaning is performed only for the groups displayed.
to choose "MEDIUM CL." or "POWERFUL CL."
ABC
Group A Group B Group C
Printing-test results
to get rid of the group display.
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3.
Start cleaning.
CLEANING...
➊
>>
MEDIUM CL. A C
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➋
SETUP SHEET ROLL
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Press .
Cleaning starts.
When it finishes, the screen shown in the figure appears again.
Press . Use
to go back to the original screen.
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5-2 When Head Cleaning Is Not Effective
When Powerful Cleaning Is Not Effective
If problems such as dot drop-out persist even after you have performed powerful cleaning several times, then use the cleaning kit to clean the heads. Such cleaning can be effective when carried out periodically, according to the fre­quency of use.
☞ P. 68, "Cleaning the Heads Using the Cleaning Kit"
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When the Cleaning Kit Becomes Necessary
Periodic Care and Maintenance
Use the cleaning kit to perform head-cleaning periodically, according to the frequency of use.
When Dot Drop-out or the Like Occur Frequently
When the machine's head-cleaning feature does not correct the problem, clean the heads using the cleaning kit.
➢ If you use up the cleaning kit, purchase a new one from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. ➢ The print heads are components that wear out. Periodic replacement is required, with the frequency of
replacement depending on use. Purchase them from your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
How to Perform Cleaning
Important Notes on This Procedure
➢Before attempting this operation, remove any media. ➢To prevent the heads from drying out, finish this procedure in 30 minutes or less. ➢A warning beep sounds after 30 minutes. At this time, stop work, attach the front cover, and press .
When the head-protection operation finishes, restart the procedure from the beginning.
➢Never use any implement other than the included cleaning stick. Cotton swabs or other lint-producing items
may damage the heads.
➢Never touch the nozzle surface of the heads. ➢Stroke the sponges very gently, applying as little pressure as possible. Never rub, scrape, or crush them.
CAUTION
Be sure to perform operations as specified by these instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
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1.
Change to the print-head manual-cleaning mode.
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
MENU SUB MENU
SUB MENU MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE CLEANING
OPEN MAINTE­NANCE COVER
Maintenance cover
NOW PROCESSING..
Press . Press
several times.
Press . Press
.
Press .
Press .
Open the front cover and remove the maintenance cover.
Close the front cover.
➏
➐
OPEN FRONT COVER
FINISHED?
Press
The print-head carriage moves to the left side of the machine, and then the screen shown in the figure appears.
.
Open the front cover. Preparations are complete when this screen appears.
Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static electricity.
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2.
Clean using the cleaning stick. Be especially careful to clean away any fibrous dust (lint).
Clean in the sequence shown in the figure below.
Cleaning stick
Be sure to clean using one of the included cleaning sticks.
Never touch the nozzle surface.
Clean only the metal frame.
Area to clean
Gently stroke the sponge.
Never rub with force.
Area to clean
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Area to clean
Area to clean
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3.
Quit the manual cleaning mode.
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➊
CLEANING...
CLOSE MAINTE­NANCE COVER
➋
Maintenance cover
➌
➍
MAINTENANCE CLEANING
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SETUP SHEET ROLL
Close the front cover. Press
The print-head carriage moves to the right side of the machine, and then the screen shown in the figure appears.
.
Open the front cover and close the maintenance cover.
Close the front cover. Press
.
Press . Press
to go back to the original screen.
4.
Perform a printing test to verify the results of the procedure.
Perform a printing test to check the results. Perform cleaning several times as required.
☞ P. 40, "Printing Tests and Cleaning"
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5-4 Replacing Consumable P arts
Replacing the Wipers
The wipers are components that you use w hen cleaning the print heads. When the screen displays a message like the one shown, it means the item needs to be replaced. Replace with new items.
TIME FOR WIPER REPLACE
Press .
Important Notes on This Procedure
➢To prevent the heads from drying out, finish this procedure in 30 minutes or less. ➢A warning beep sounds after 30 minutes. At this time, stop work, attach the right side cover, and press .
When the head-protection operation finishes, restart the procedure from the beginning.
CAUTION
1.
Display the [REPLACE WIPER] menu.
MENU
➊
SUB MENU
SUB MENU
➋
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
➌
REPLACE WIPER
NOW PROCESSING..
➍
OPEN FRONT COVER
FINISHED?
➎
Be sure to perform operations as specified by these instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
Press . Press
Press . Press
Press . Press
Press .
The print-head carriage mov es to a location permitting wiper replacement, and then the screen shown in the figure appears.
Open the front cover. Preparations are complete when this screen appears.
several times.
.
.
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Touch the location shown in the figure to discharge any static elec­tricity.
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2.
Replace the wipers. Use the included tweezers.
5-4 Replacing Consumable Parts
➊
➋
➌
Felt surface toward the rear
Detach the old wipers. Detach the hook and pull up and out.
Insert the new wipers.
Rubber surface toward the front
Attach the hook.
Hook
3.
Quit the [REPLACE WIPER] menu.
➊
➋
➌
☞ P. 40, "Printing Tests and Cleaning"
CLEANING...
MAINTENANCE REPLACE WIPER
W 1346mm
SETUP SHEET ROLL
Perform a printing test to verify the results of the procedure.
Close the front door. Press
After the process to quit the [REPLACE WIPER] menu ends, the screen shown in the figure appears.
Press . Press
.
to go back to the original screen.
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Replacing the Blade
If the blade becomes dull, replace it with the included replacement blade.
CAUTION
CAUTION
1.
Enter the blade replacement mode.
MENU
➊
SUB MENU
SUB MENU
➋
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
➌
REPLACE KNIFE
NOW PROCESSING..
➍
OPEN FRONT COVER
FINISHED?
➎
Be sure to perform operations as specified by these instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
Never touch the tip of the blade with your fingers.
Doing so may result in injury.
Press . Press
Press . Press
Press . Press
Press .
The cutting carriage moves to a location permitting blade replacement, and then the screen shown in the figure appears.
Open the front cover. Preparations are complete when this screen appears.
several times.
.
several times.
2.
Replace the blade.
Blade holder
➊
Remove the blade holder.
Loosen the screw.
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➋
Blade holder
Old blade
➌
➍
Press this pin
Pin
New blade
Remove the old blade.
Install a new blade.
Blade holder
Reinstall the blade holder.
If installed without supporting the screw in this way, cutting quality may become poor.
Insert until the collar is flush with the surface.
➎
3.
Quit the [REPLACE KNIFE] menu.
Close the front cover, and press .
Screw
Tighten the screw.
Tug the blade holder upward to make sure it does not come loose.
Screw
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Replacing the Separating Knife
If the separating knife becomes dull, replace it with the included replacement knife.
CAUTION
CAUTION
1.
Enter the blade replacement mode.
MENU
➊
SUB MENU
SUB MENU
➋
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
➌
REPLACE KNIFE
NOW PROCESSING..
➍
OPEN FRONT COVER
Be sure to perform operations as specified by these instructions, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions.
Sudden movement of the machine may cause injury.
Never touch the tip of the separating knife with your fingers.
Doing so may result in injury.
Press . Press
Press . Press
Press . Press
Press .
The cutting carriage moves to a location permitting blade replacement, and then the screen shown in the figure appears.
several times.
.
several times.
FINISHED?
➎
2.
Replace the separating knife.
➊
2
1
➋
Positioning groove
Magnet
Open the front cover. Preparations are complete when this screen appears.
Remove the separating knife.
1. Loosen the screw until it slips out.
2. Grasp the screw portion, and slowly pull it out in the direction of the arrow. When doing this, do not pull it back toward you.
Install a new knife.
The knife is secured in place by the magnet.
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➌
➍
3.
Quit the [REPLACE KNIFE] menu.
Close the front cover, and press .
Slowly insert it into the groove.
Tighten the screw. Take care to ensure that the knife does not slip out of position at this time.
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Keep Performing Maintenance
Switch On the Power Once a Month
Switch on the sub power once a month. When you turn on the power, the machine automatically performs some operations such as those to keep the print heads from drying out. Allowing the machine to stand completely unused for a prolonged period may damage the print heads, so be sure to switch on the power to perform these automatic operations.
Keep at a Constant Temperature and Relative Humidity
Even when the machine is not in use, keep it at a temperature of 5 to 40˚C (41 to 104˚F) and a relati v e humidity of 20 to 80% (with no condensation). Temperatures that are too high may degrade the ink and cause malfunction. Tempera­tures that are too low may cause the ink to freeze and damage the heads.
Alarm Feature
PRESS THE POWER KEY TO CLEAN
off the sub power.
This feature operates when the printer's main power is turned on. We recommend leaving on just the main power to the printer even when the machine is to remain out of use for a prolonged period.
This feature is to remind you to s witch on the sub power once a month. When the machine remains unused for about one month, this screen appears and a warning beep sounds. If this screen appears, switch on the sub power. When maintenance operations finish, switch
Important Note on Draining Ink
This machine has features for draining internal ink and for performing washing using cleaning cartridges, but they should never be used except in special cases. Allowing the mac hine to stand without ink for a prolonged period may damage the heads, even if internal washing is performed. Once ink has been filled, then as a rule the ink should never be drained.
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5-6 When Moving the Unit
Procedur es from Preparing to Move Through Reinstalling
To move the machine, you must completely drain all ink inside the machine and secure the print heads in place with packing materials to protect them. Attempting to move the machine without first doing this may result in damage to internal components due to leaking ink or damage to the heads. This operation requires eight UNUSED SOL INK cleaning cartridges. Have these on hand before you start. For information on how to remove and attach the various items, refer to the Setup Guide.
Important Notes on Moving
➢Be sure to use SOL INK cleaning cartridges. Use of any other type may result in breakdown. ➢Once the preparations for moving are complete, move the machine and fill it with ink with as little delay as
possible. Allowing the machine to stand without ink may damage the heads.
➢When moving the machine, k eep it at a temperatur e betw een 5 to 40˚C (41 to 104˚F) and at relativ e humidity
between 20 to 80% (with no condensation). Failure to do so may result in breakdown.
➢Handle the machine with care when moving, keeping it level (not tilted at an angle) and preventing it from
striking other objects.
1.
Drain the ink and wash the interior.
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
MENU SUB MENU
SUB MENU INK CONTROL
INK CONTROL HEAD WASH
CLEANING LIQUID IS REQUIRED
CHECK DRAIN BOTTLE
Press . Press
several times.
Press . Press
twice.
Press . Press Press
twice. .
Make sure the cleaning fluid is r eady. Press
.
Press . Discard the discharged ink in the drain bottle.
Attach the drain bottle and press
Be sure to discard the discharged ink.
Thereafter, follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the operations.
➏
After cleaning has finished, switch off the sub power.
☞ P. 62, "Disposing of Discharged Ink," p. 120, "Draining Ink and Performing Internal Washing"
.
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2.
Secure the print heads in place.
Remove the drain bottle and detach the drain-bottle stand. Then attach the drain-tube cover.
➊
Detach the blade holder.
➋
Raise the loading lever.
➌
Secure the print heads in place using the packing material.
➍
Lower the roll media from the printer and detach the shafts.
➎
If necessary, also detach the dancer roller, rail slider , and stand legs.
The machine is now ready to be moved.
3.
Immediately move the machine and fill it with ink.
Once the preparations are complete, move the machine with as little dela y as possible.
➊
Immediately reinstall the machine and fill with ink.
➋
To reinstall and fill with ink, refer to the Setup Guide. When filling with ink, you use the cleaning cartridges again.
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6-1 P ausing or Canceling Output
Canceling Output Before It Finishes
Procedure
Press .
➊
Hold down for one second or longer.
➋
Stop sending output data from the computer.
➌
Description
pauses output. Pressing printing was stopped. We do not recommend resuming printing.
a second time here resumes printing, but a horizontal stripe is produced at the location where
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6-2 Setting the Location for Starting Output
Setting the Output-start Location
Procedure
➊
Base point
Press .
➋
Description
You can use to set the output-start location anywhere you want. Note, however , that this setting must be made for each individual page. When the printing of one page finishes, the output-start location returns to its default value. When the location has been set,
When using the take-up unit, never use force, resulting in an error or malfunction.
lights up. Also, the screen displays the printable width at the set location.
Use to move the cutting car ­riage.
Align the center of the blade with the new output-start location.
. Doing so may cause the take-up unit to pull the media with undue
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6-3
Matching the Printer to the Operating Environment
Making the Setting for Automatic Adjustment of the Printer to the Operating Environment
Procedure
MENU
➊
CUTTING MENU
CUTTING MENU
➋
AUTO ENV. MATCH
AUTO ENV. MATCH
➌
DISABLE
W 1346mm
➍
SETUP SHEET ROLL
Description
This setting enables or disables the feature for automatic adjustment to optimize the state of the machine to the environment where it is used (temperature and humidity). It is normally set to "ENABLE." Performing automatic adjustment can reduce misalignment in the scanning direction (the direction of carriage mov e­ment) during printing or cutting.
Default Setting
[AUTO ENV. MATCH]: ENABLE
ENABLE
Press . Press
Press . Press
Press . Use Press
Press . Press
.
.
to select "ENABLE."
to enable the setting.
to go back to the original screen.
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Adjusting Head Height to Match Media Thickness
Procedure
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
MENU HEAD HEIGHT
HEAD HEIGHT LOW
HEAD HEIGHT LOW
W 1346mm
SETUP SHEET ROLL
LOW
Height-adjustment lever
Move firmly, until it stops.
HIGH
Press . Press
several times.
Press .
High
Low
Close the front cover. Press
to enable the setting.
Press . Press
to go back to the original screen.
Open the front cover. Move the lev er to adjust the height of the head.
Moving the lever to "HIGH" makes a warning beep sound twice. Moving it to "LOW" makes the warning beep sound once.
Description
Depending on the media, media may wrinkle or come loose from the platen during outputting, increasing the chance of contact with the print heads. When you are using such media, adjust the head height to "HIGH." Note that the height of the heads cannot be determined by just the thickness of the media.
Misalignment may occur during bidirectional printing due to the head height or the thickness of the media. If this happens, perform bidirectional correction to match the media you're using.
☞ P. 100, "Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing," p. 101, "Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely"
Default Setting
[HEAD HEIGHT]: LOW
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Using T ransparent Media
Procedure
MENU
➊
SUB MENU
EDGE DETECTION
➋
ENABLE
SETUP SHEET
➌
ROLL
DISABLE
Press . Press
several times .
Press twice. Use Press
to select "DISABLE."
to enable the setting.
The settings are changed and the screen shown in the figur e a ppears.
Description
This setting enables or disables detection of the leading and trailing edges of the media. It is normally set to "EN ABLE." When transparent media is loaded, set it to "DISABLE." When this is set to "DISABLE," the "ROLL" and "TU" selections are available during media setup. At this time, ensure a margin of at least 75 mm from the leading edge of the media to the printing- or cutting-start location. When [EDGE DETECTION] is set to "DISABLE," the machine cannot detect when media runs out. In such cases, printing operation does not stop when the media runs out, and there is a chance that the platen or the like may become soiled by ink or that ink may get inside and damage the machine. If media runs out while printing is in progress, immediately press
to quit printing.
Default Setting
[EDGE DETECTION]: ENABLE
Printing Hard-to-dry Media
Procedure
➊
➋
➌
➍
MENU SUB MENU
SUB MENU SCAN INTERVAL
SCAN INTERVAL OFF
W 1346mm
SETUP SHEET ROLL
1.0 sec
Press . Press
Press . Press
Press . Use Press
Press . Press
several times.
.
to set the value.
.
to go back to the original screen.
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Description
You use this when ink dries poorly even when the print heater and dryer are used. Larger values produce progressi vely slower movement of the media, enabling you to extend the drying time accordingly. Printing time takes correspond­ingly longer. You can also make this setting on the computer. When you have made the setting on the computer, the computer's setting is used and the printer's setting is ignored.
Default Setting
[SCAN INTERVAL]: OFF
Preventing Media from Coming Loose
Procedure
➊
➋
➌
➍
MENU SUB MENU
SUB MENU VACUUM POWER
VACUUM POWER AUTO
W 1346mm
SETUP SHEET ROLL
90%
Press . Press
Press . Use
twice.
Press . Use Press
Press . Press
several times.
to set the value.
to enable the setting.
to go back to the original screen.
Description
The platen uses suction to grip the media and keep it stable. When media comes loose from the platen because it is warped or wrinkled, increasing the suction force may help correct the problem. Con v ersely, when the media is flimsy and cannot move smoothly, reducing the suction force may help. When set to "AUTO," the suction force is automatically adjusted to the optimal level for the media width. You can also make this setting on the computer. When you have made the setting on the computer, the computer's setting is used and the printer's setting is ignored.
Default Setting
[VACUUM POWER]: AUTO
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Speeding Up Output for Narr ow Media
Procedure
➊
➋
➌
➍
MENU SUB MENU
SUB MENU FULL WIDTH S
FULL WIDTH S FULL
W 1346mm
SETUP SHEET ROLL
OFF
Press . Press
Press . Press
Press . Use Press
Press . Press
several times.
several times.
to select "SHEET" or "OFF."
to enable the setting.
to go back to the original screen.
Description
This shortens output time by reducing the width of head movement to the minimum necessary. This is effective when the width of the media or the output data is narrow.
"SHEET" matches the range of head movement to the width of the media. "OFF" matches the range of head movement to the output data. Movement is limited to the minimum amount neces­sary, and this can be expected to yield the fastest output. Note, however, that because the speed of media movement is no longer constant, colors may be uneven. "FULL" makes the speed of media movement constant at all times.
Default Setting
[FULL WIDTH S]: FULL
Keeping Media from Being Soiled by Ink Drops
Procedure
➊
➋
➌
➍
MENU SUB MENU
SUB MENU PERIODIC CL.
PERIODIC CL . NONE
W 1346mm
SETUP SHEET ROLL
10 min
Press . Press
Press . Press
Press . Use "PAGE." Press
Press . Press
several times.
several times.
to select a value from "10 min" to "990 min," or
to enable the setting.
to go back to the original screen.
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Description
Ink tends to collect on the surface of the heads when you use media prone to build up a static charge, or when the ambient temperature is low. Under some conditions, this ink may be transferred to the media. Use this feature at such times. The ink buildup is removed as printing is performed. When this is set to "PAGE," automatic cleaning is performed every time before printing starts. When this is set to a value from "10 min" to "990 min," automatic cleaning is performed when the cumulativ e printing time reaches the value you set here. When this is set to "NONE," no automatic cleaning is performed. Using "PAGE" or a value from "10 min" to "990 min," results in longer printing times. Also, when this is set to a value from "10 min" to "990 min," printing pauses and so colors may be uneven.
Default Setting
[PERIODIC CL.]: NONE
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How to Load Sheet Media
As with standard-size media, make sure of the following points when loading sheet media.
Procedure
Remove both shafts.
➊
If roll media is loaded, then remove the media first.
➋
➌
Media
Align here
Lower the loading lev er to secure the media in place.
➍
If you're performing printing, attach the media clamps and close the front cover.
➎ ➏
SETUP SHEET PIECE
Use to select "PIECE." Press
Pass the media through the machine.
Align the front edge of the media with the location shown in the figure.
.
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Determining What Happens When an Ink Cartridge Is Empty
Procedure
➊
➋
➌
➍
MENU SUB MENU
SUB MENU INK CONTROL
EMPTY MODE STOP
W 1346mm
SETUP SHEET ROLL
CONT.
Press . Press
several times.
Press . Press
twice.
Press twice. Use Press
to enable the setting.
Press . Press
to go back to the original screen.
to make the setting.
Description
This lets you change, according to your purpose, the operation that takes place when an ink cartridge is empty. "STOP" immediately pauses operation when a cartridge becomes empty. Because pausing printing in progress may make colors uneven, it is best to ensure a sufficient amount of remaining ink before you begin printing. "CONT." (continue) is a mode in which operation is not automatically stopped. When a cartridge becomes empty, a warning beep sounds but printing doesn't stop. To replace the cartridge, you must either wait until printing ends or press
to pause printing. Note that operation does not stop even if ink runs out completely.
Default Setting
[EMPTY MODE]: STOP
Changing the Type of Ink
Procedure
➊
➋
➌
➍
MENU SUB MENU
SUB MENU INK CONTROL
INK CONTROL CHANGE INK SET
CHANGE INK SET E-SOL Max LcLm
Description
You use this when changing the type of ink. Selecting the type of ink used for replacement starts head-cleaning and ink-filling operations. Follow the on-screen instructions to insert and remove cartridges. This operation requires four unused cleaning cartridges.
Press . Press
Press . Press
Press . Press
Press . Use Press
several times.
twice.
.
to make the setting.
to execute the setting.
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Setting the Interval until Activation of the Sleep Mode
Procedure
➊
➋
➌
MENU SUB MENU
SUB MENU SLEEP
INTERVAL 30min
15min
Press . Press
Press . Press
Press twice. Use Press
➍
W 1346mm
SETUP SHEET ROLL
Press . Press
Default Setting
[INTERVAL]: 30min
Deactivating the Sleep Mode
Procedure
➊
MENU SUB MENU
Press . Press
several times.
several times.
to make the setting.
to enable the setting.
to go back to the original screen.
several times.
SUB MENU
➋
SLEEP
SLEEP
➌
SETTING
SETTING
➍
ENABLE
W 1346mm
➎
SETUP SHEET ROLL
Default Setting
[SETTING]: ENABLE
DISABLE
Press . Press
Press . Press
Press . Use Press
Press . Press
several times.
.
to select "DISABLE."
to enable the setting.
to go back to the original screen.
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Preventing Pulling of the Media with Undue Force When Performing Cutting Only
Procedure
➊
➋
➌
➍
MENU CUTTING MENU
CUTTING MENU PREFEED
PREFEED DISABLE
W 1346mm
SETUP SHEET ROLL
ENABLE
Press . Press
Press . Press
Press . Use Press
Press . Press
.
several times.
to select "DISABLE."
to enable the setting.
to go back to the original screen.
Description
When you're performing cutting only, it may be convenient to set this feature to "ENABLE." This feeds out media according to the size of the data sent from the computer before performing cutting. This makes it unnecessary to turn the media flanges by hand to feed out media every time you perform cutting. Note, ho wever, that this feeds out media even when you're performing printing only, so set it to "DISABLE" when not needed.
Default Setting
[PREFEED]: DISABLE
Drying the Trailing Edge of the Printing Area on the Dryer
Procedure
➊
➋
➌
HEATER MENU FEED FOR DRY
FEED FOR DRY DISABLE
W 1346mm
SETUP SHEET ROLL
ENABLE
Description
When this menu item is set to "ENABLE," additional media feed is performed until the trailing edge of the printing area is positioned directly on the dryer . The margin between the print-end position and the next print-start position is fixed at 200 mm. Any margin setting made on the computer is ignored. When this is set to "DISABLE," media feed stops simultaneously when printing ends. This means that the trailing edge of the printing area is not fed to the dryer unless you continue with a subsequent printing operation.
Default Setting
Hold down and press .
Press . Use Press
to select "ENABLE."
to enable the setting.
Press . Press
to go back to the original screen.
[FEED FOR DRY]: DISABLE
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Giving Priority to Image Quality
Procedure
MENU
➊
SUB MENU
SUB MENU
➋
ALTERNATE HEAD
ALTERNATE HEAD
➌
ENABLE
W 1346mm
➍
DISABLE
SETUP SHEET ROLL
Press . Press
Press . Press
Press . Use Press
Press . Press
several times.
several times.
to select "DISABLE."
to enable the setting.
to go back to the original screen.
Description
This setting determines whether priority is gi ven to efficient ink use or to image quality. It is displayed only when four­color inks are used (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black). This setting is valid only when using four-color inks and performing bidirectional printing. Also, some high-speed print modes may not be affected by this setting. When set to "ENABLE," ink is used more efficiently, with nearly no sacrifice in image quality. When set to "DISABLE," priority is given to image quality over efficient use of ink.
Default Setting
[ALTERNATE HEAD]: ENABLE
Changing the Menu Language and the Units of Measurement
Procedure
MENU LANGUAGE
➊
ENGLISH
LENGTH UNIT
➋
➌
mm
TEMP. UNIT C
INCH
F
Description
This sets the language and units of measurement displayed on the printer's screen.
Default Setting
[MENU LANGUAGE]: ENGLISH [LENGTH UNIT]: mm [TEMP. UNIT]: ˚C
Hold down and switch on the sub power. Use Press
to select the display (menu) language.
.
Use to select the measurement unit for length. Press
.
Use to select to the measurement unit for tempera­ture. Press
.
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Displa ying the Amount of Remaining Media on the Printer's Scr een
Procedure
➊
➋
➌
➍
MENU SHEET REMAIN
SHEET REMAIN SET LENGTH
SET LENGTH
0.0 m
W 1839 mm L 25.0 m
This display is updated.
SETUP SHEET ROLL L 25.0 m
If setup has not been performed, the set value flashes.
25.0 m
Press . Press
Press . Press
Press . Use Press
Press . Press
twice.
.
to set the amount of media remaining.
to enable the setting.
to go back to the original screen.
Description
You can display how much of the media in use is left. Once you set the amount of media remaining, the amount remaining is displayed at the top menu until it reaches zero. If y ou cancel the setup suc h as b y removing the media or raising the loading lever, the amount remaining at that time flashes on the screen. The amount of media remaining is not updated automatically when y ou change the media. Redo the setting w henever you change the media. Note, however, that when sheet media is loaded (that is, when [SETUP SHEET] is set to "PIECE"), the setting for the amount of remaining media is made automatically. You can also make the setting display this menu automatically whenever you change the media. See the next section, "Verifying the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed." Note: The remaining amount that is displayed is only an estimate, and its accuracy is not assured.
V erifying the Setting for the Amount Remaining Every Time the Media Is Changed
Procedure
➊
➋
➌
➍
MENU SHEET REMAIN
SHHET REMAIN AUTO DISPLAY
AUTO DISPLAY DISABLE
W 1346mm
SETUP SHEET ROLL
ENABLE
Press . Press
Press . Press
Press . Use Press
Press . Press
twice.
twice.
to select "ENABLE."
to enable the setting.
to go back to the original screen.
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Description
Setting this to "ENABLE" automatically displays [SHEET REMAIN] whenever you change the media and finish setup. This makes it impossible to go on to the next operation unless y ou redo the setting for the amount remaining. This can be useful for keeping you from forgetting to redo the setting when you change the media. When you set this to "ENABLE," however, be sure also to set the [EDGE DETECTION] menu item to "ENABLE." When [EDGE DETECTION] is set to "DISABLE," then [SHEET REMAIN] is not displayed automatically, regardless of the setting for [AUTO DISPLAY]. Also, when sheet media is loaded (that is, when [SETUP SHEET] is set to "PIECE"), the setting for the amount of remaining media is made automatically, and so this menu is not displayed.
☞ P. 86, "Using Transparent Media"
Default Setting
[AUTO DISPLAY]: DISABLE
Printing the Amount of Remaining Media
Procedure
➊
➋
➌
MENU SHEET REMAIN
SHHET REMAIN PRINT MEMO
W 1346mm
SETUP SHEET ROLL
Press . Press
Press . Press
Press . Press
twice.
to perform printing.
to go back to the original screen.
Description
This prints the amount of media remaining that is displayed at the top menu. You use this when you want to make a record of the remaining length of the media now in use. Printing the amount of media remaining before you change the media enables you to refer to the printed record and use the value to make the setting for the remaining amount the next time you use the media.
Returning All Settings to Their Initial Values
Procedure
96
➊
➋
MENU SUB MENU
SUB MENU FACTORY DEFAULT
Press . Press
Press . Press Press
several times.
several times. to execute.
Description
This menu returns all settings to the same as their factory defaults. Howev er, the settings for [LANGUAGE], [LENGTH UNIT], and [TEMP. UNIT] are not returned to the factory defaults.
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Performing Distance Correction During Cutting
Procedure
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
➏
MENU CUTTING MENU
CUTTING MENU CALIBRATION
FEED SETTING
0.00%
CALIBRATION SCAN SETTING
SCAN SETTING
0.00%
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SETUP SHEET ROLL
0.00%
0.00%
Press . Press
.
Press . Press
twice.
Press twice. Use Press
to enable the setting for [FEED SETTING].
Press . Press
.
Press . Use Press
to enable the setting for [SCAN SETTING].
Press . Press
to go back to the original screen.
to make the setting for the correction value.
to make the setting for the correction value.
Description
The movement distance for the media changes subtly depending on the media's thickness. This means that the length of a line when cut may differ from the length setting in the data. You enter a correction value when you want to align the lengths of cut lines precisely. When performing printing followed immediately by cutting, be sure to set this to "0.00."
Default Setting
[FEED SETTING]: 0.00% [SCAN SETTING]: 0.00%
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6-6 Making Various Adjustments for Cutting
Fine-tuning the Cutting Conditions
Procedure
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➋
FORCE 50gf
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SETUP SHEET ROLL
50gf
Press . Use Use
to choose the cutting condition you want to set. to enter the value.
Press to enable the setting and go back to the original scr een.
Description
This enables you to check and verify the settings for the cutting conditions using cutting-test results.
☞ P. 47, "Performing a Cutting Test"
[FORCE]: This sets the force (pressure) of the blade. [SPEED]: This sets the speed of cutting. [OFFSET]: This makes the blade-offset setting for the blade. Enter the listed offset value for the blade. (The offset value for the included blade is 0.25 mm.) [UP-SPEED]: This sets the blade's up speed during cutting (the speed at which the blade travels when it moves to the next cutting line after cutting one cutting line). If the media comes loose during no-load feed and the blade damages the surface of the media, reduce the speed.
Evaluating the Results of a Cutting Test
Check the shape of the test pattern.
➊
The cut shape is distorted.
Reduce the cutting speed.
Circle 1
Peel off circle 1.
➋
Rectangle 2 also peels off.
Increase the blade force.
Some uncut areas remain.
Reduce the cutting speed.
Peel off rectangle 2.
➌
The blade should leave faint traces on the backing paper.
The blade trace is indistinct.
Increase the blade force.
The blade trace is too deep and cuts into the backing paper.
Reduce the blade force.
Check the shape of rectangle 2.
➍
A. The shape is correct. B. The corners are rounded.
Increase the amount of blade offset.
C. The corners have "horns."
Reduce the amount of blade offset.
Rectangle 2
ABC
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